A Great Loss
Losses in our communities hurt us all. We feel the pain collectively and individually. Last week our whole State of North Carolina, and beyond, hurt with the tragic loss of Elena Shapiro.
Elena Bright Shapiro
November 14, 1988 – September 11, 2009
Elena grew up in our community and was perhaps best known as a dancer. She was talented, hard working, and beautiful. Elena graced the stages of our Triad area and beyond for many years, even though she was so young. Most recently, she was sharing her grace and talent with an expanded audience through the Carolina Ballet.