Students who received certification
Twenty-nine Abingdon High School/Virginia Highlands Community College dual-enrolled students earned the MOS industry certification. Twenty-one students earned both the WORD and EXCEL certifications. The students who earned both certifications received two verified credits toward their diploma.
Front Row: Rachel V., Wes J. , Victor H., Whitney D., 2nd Row: Eric V., Megan, D., Courtney H., Elizabeth V., Jessica C., Kathy R., Brittany H., 3rd Row: Alex B., Lindsay D., Brandon G., Erik S., Samantha R., Katelyn H., Back Row: Brian G., Freddie M., Patrick G., Jay F., Ben B., Patrick S., and Aaron S.,
Some of John Battle's New Inductees for NHS, 2005
John S. Battle High School's annual induction ceremony for the Caywood Chapter of the National Honor Society was Friday morning, April 29, 2005. The candlelight ceremony was lead by the chapter's current officers; president, Meghan B., vice president, Mitch O., treasurer, Cory B., secretary, Ashley O., and historian, Tiffany M..
Thirty seniors, juniors, and sophomores were inducted into membership. Members were selected by a faculty council for meeting high standards in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Students inducted were: Ryan A., Henry G., Traci L., Heather M., Kari E., Joshua G., Richard G., Meghan J., Nathan P., Danielle P., Wendy W., Johnna A., Laura B., Hannah B., Leslie C., Kristen E., Melissa G., William G., Kaylen H., Kayla L., Heather L., Deirdre L., Blakleah M., Amanda M., Rachel M., Benson R., Alex R., Ashley R., Kerrie S., and Chelsie W.
Principal, Judy Wilson, presented each new member with a certificate of membership during the ceremony. This was followed by the new members reciting the pledge of membership lead by Meghan B., chapter president. A reception was held immediately after the ceremony for new inductees and their parents in the school library. Congratulations to the new members on this accomplishment and always strive to uphold the four criteria used for your selection into this society: scholarship, leadership, character and service.
Meagan B., Corey S.,
Danielle O. and Keriann R.
Four Wallace Middle School students received recognition for their entry in the 2005-06 Calendar and Handbook Cover Contest. Meagan B., Corey S., Danielle O. and Keriann R. are pictured with their certificates. We look forward to seeing their artwork in next year's calendar.
The "Speaking For The Gifted" Summer conference will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2005 at the Holiday Inn at Exit 7. The presenter will be Bertie Kilgore, who is highly respected in gifted education. There will be two sessions - one at 1:00 p.m. for educators and one at 4:00 p.m. for parents.
For more information:
Carol Sutton
Facilitator of Gifted Education(Middle/High School)
Washington County Schools
csutton@wcs.k12.va.us
David Winship
Facilitator of Gifted Education(Elementary School)
Washington County Schools
dwinship@wcs.k12.va.us
E.B. Stanley Students near a stream at Sugar Hollow Park.
On May 6th, students from E. B. Stanley Middle School participated in a field experience at Sugar Hollow Park using special equipment attained by a grant from Virginia Naturally. This equipment enabled students to test multiple factors within the environment, such as monitoring the pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen level, and temperatures of a stream, as well as the wetlands areas. Craig Lott and Chad Quesenberry led students in the instruction of the equipment and a discussion on the importance of wetlands, how they differ from a stream, and how they have a positive impact on the environment.
The students also had the opportunity to find and identify a variety of aquatic stream animals. Linda Stull and Judy Osborne demonstrated how to determine the health of a stream using the presence of pollution tolerant and intolerant benthos.
Another activity the students participated in was a nature hike with Teresa Frazier and Will Roberts, where they identified native ferns, wildflowers, and trees. They also learned to identify scat and bird calls. Teresa led a discussion on riparian buffer zones and their impact on waterways as well as the effect of non-native plants on the local habitats.
The park staff complimented our students on their behavior. The sixth grade teachers appreciated the assistance and instruction provided by Will Roberts and the staff from the Department of Environmental Quality.