TSA members volunteer to reconstruct an old outdoor classroom at E.B. Stanley Middle School
The E. B. Stanley Middle School Technology Student Association is very proud to announce the formation of a construction team to renovate an outdoor classroom located at the back of the school grounds. The team consists of Skylar S., Cade E., Tyler S., Jakin T., Karsun T., and Devin T. along with TSA sponsor Mrs. Charlene Gross and volunteer parent Mr. Harold Crosswhite. The team utilized donated materials from Sherwin Williams and Lowe’s to renovate the area. They have power washed, applied stain, built benches, and replaced broken planters in order to revitalize the area so that students and teachers may once again have access to an outdoor classroom. To complete the project, the team plans to add plants and bushes around the perimeter of the structure. Mr. Harold Crosswhite supervised and instructed the students during the project. The TSA Construction Team will present their project at the state conference in Richmond, Virginia on May 2nd.
John S. Battle students race their solar cars.
Physics students at John S. Battle spent the past week designing and building solar race cars. After learning about electricity, current, circuits, and solar energy, students were given packets containing photovoltaic cells, wheels, gears, axles, and all the materials needed to construct their cars. Designing the circuit and making sure their car would not run backwards when all the other cars ran forward was part of the learning process and fun. Several individual practice runs were made to adjust gears and make sure all the mechanics were properly running. When the sun finally came out on Tuesday morning, it was time for the big race! First place winner was Tori R., with Tyler C. and Cody R. in second and third place. Honorable mentions were Chase H. and Trey J., however all students put in extraordinary efforts.
Carson receives his awards at the DAR awards ceremony.
On March 19, 2013, Carson B., a student at Rhea Valley Elementary School, was honored as a Black's Fort Chapter DAR essay winner. The essay topic for this year was "Forgotten Patriots Who Supported The American Revolution". Before writing this essay, Carson researched the topic and decided to write about Timothy Murphy. Timothy Murphy was a sniper who helped the patriots during the American Revolution by shooting a general and a messenger. During the awards ceremony Carson was able to read his award winning essay to those in attendance. Rhea Valley Elementary School is very proud to have Carson receive this award for his hard work.
Ms. Helton’s digital media students visit WCYB.
On Tuesday, April 9th, Ms. Helton’s Digital Video Class traveled to WCYB and the ETSU Nicewonger Digital Media Center. At WCYB, students were given the opportunity to meet reporters such as Tarah Taylor, Donnie Cox, and Preston Ayers. At ETSU, students were given a tour of the Digital Media Center where they were greeted by professors and advisors in the Digital Media program. Students learned about the possibilities they could possibly have in the digital media post-secondary educational realm. This was an excellent way for students to explore university programs, such as advertising and design, journalism and broadcasting, and communications.
Trojan Football Coach was named NFHS Football Coach of the Year.
Coach Steve Wright of the John S. Battle Trojans has been named NFHS Football Coach of the Year for the state of Virginia. Coach Wright is in his second year as Head Football Coach for the Trojan football team. Wright led the Trojans to a milestone season in 2012 with most wins in a regular season, most playoff wins, first Clinch Mountain District Championship, first sectional championship, and first state semi-final appearance in school history. Wright’s astonishing season and innate coaching ability is only one of many reasons for this award. Along with hard work and effort, Wright has instilled a sense of pride, humility and faith not only in his football program but in the school community as a whole. From weekly devotionals, to scripture quotations to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes summer camp, to simply showing up to work every day as a role model; Wright demonstrates that football can be more than a way to let out aggression . In two short years, Wright has shown that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.