Fine Arts

Mrs. Swindell has been teaching Art over 24 years in North Carolina Public Schools. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.

Cameron McDonald attended Methodist University on a full-tuition music scholarship starting in 2018, where he studied voice and music education. While at MU, Mr. McDonald held many leadership positions in various choirs and organizations. He graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in music education. Mr. McDonald is a member of several professional organizations including NAfME, ACDA, and PAM. He currently works as the choir director at Franklinton High School. Mr. McDonald currently resides in Youngsville, NC.

Meredith Bryan currently serves as the Director of Bands at Franklinton High School. Bryan completed her undergraduate degree in Music Education with a concentration in Instrumental Music from Appalachian State University in May 2023, where she was the Charles L. Isley Watauga Community Band Music Education Scholar. She has performed in multiple ensembles, holding principal roles on clarinet, during her time at Appalachian State. Bryan served as President of the Appalachian State Collegiate chapter of the College Music Society, as well as Historian of the Appalachian State Collegiate chapter of the National Band Association while completing her undergraduate degree. She completed her student teaching at Green Level High School under the tutelage of Mr. Brian Myers.