Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, March 24, 1992 TAG: 9203240039
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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Freeda Rorrer, coordinator of the gifted-and-talented program at the high school, said the students were "extremely impressed and couldn't believe that these [famous] people were really there."
The mock convention lasted through the weekend, but the students were able to attend only Friday's program. They saw the opening parade, which featured a float representing each state delegation and territory.
"I wanted the students to learn and understand how candidates are actually selected," said Rorrer. "And I wanted them to know they have a vote."
Although the students weren't actively involved in the political predictions, they were able to see first-hand how it is done in real conventions.
The mock convention at W&L University has been held every four years since 1908, representing the party not currently in office. Most of the university's 1,600 students participate. Candidate predictions have been correct all but four times since the convention began, giving the gathering national recognition and attracting nationally known politicians.
Mario Cuomo, governor of New York, gave the keynote address. Although he was expected to be drafted as the Democratic nominee, W&L students nominated Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton on the first ballot.
"The [Floyd High School] students learned a lot," said Rorrer. "They went straight through the political process."
Senior Angie Blake from CHRISTIANSBURG HIGH SCHOOL has won honorable mention in the Amnesty International "Call for Poster" contest. Her poster is on display at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
The poster, titled "We are One," represents the unity among children around the world.
Blake plans a career in art education after she graduates in June.
Steve Lerch of Radford University spoke to AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL students at the winter athletics assembly. He emphasized establishing goals and working to attain them on both athletic and academic levels.
The school's top five academic athletes were honored. They are: Susan Cox and Celia Eicheldinger, volleyball; Kelly McPeak and Lori Lyons, junior varsity cheerleading; Andy Johnson, varsity basketball.
CHILD CARE CONSULTANT SERVICE, INC. of Christiansburg is beginning a before- and after-school child care program at Riner Elementary School for children in grades kindergarten through five. The program will begin in August.
For more information on the program, call 382-3783.
The official sign-up date for the CHRISTIANSBURG HIGH SCHOOL Prom Promise is Monday. Organizers hope to get more than 75 percent participation from students, whether or not they plan to attend the prom. In signing the Prom Promise, students vow to stay drug- and alcohol-free on prom night.
The After Prom Party is planned for May 2, 11 p.m.-5 a.m., at the New River Valley Mall, with activities, dancing and prizes. For more information, call 382-3283.
John Rutherford, education professor at Virginia Tech, told "Jack Tales" and "Wicked John" adventures to the second-graders at\ PRICES FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL last week.
The afternoon of folk storytelling was designed to entertain the children and teach them the art of storytelling at the same time.
CRITZER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL honors several students each month on their "excellent citizenship and outstanding classroom performance."
Those honored for January are: Laura Battson, Lesley Campbell, Heather Buckner, Donna Dowdy, Elizabeth Clevinger, Jessica Cecil, Aaron Atkins, Aaron Grubb, Measie Willard, Katrina Clark, Dan Pepsidero, Chris Hawks and Adam Turman.
The students for February are: Israel Long, Randall Lawrence, Jeff Cole, T.J. Oliver, Laura Adams, Matthew Trivett, Jonathan McGlothlin, Jennifer DeGuise, Ray Calfree, Roy Bowden, Willie Hale, Chrissy Noble, Cocelle Bank and David Akers.
There will be a free public performance of the opera "LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD" by Seymour Barab March 31 at 4 p.m. at Radford University's Preston Auditorium. Other performances will be held at McHarg, Bethel, Riner, Riverlawn and Belview Elementary schools and Christiansburg Primary.
The opera is co-sponsored by the Council for Community Enrichment, Radford University Community Arts School and the Radford University Foundation.
For more information on performance times, call 831-5177.
EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL will complete an Accelerated Reading Program thanks to an award of $750 worth of library books from Dominion Bank.
Principal Rom Matlock said the reading program, which began at midterm, required "1,000 books, and Dominion's award will enable us to obtain the 100 books needed to complete our collection."
The award is one of 11 given by Dominion to schools in Virginia, Tennessee and Maryland. Prizes totaling $8,250 were based on random selection of MOST automated teller machine transactions. Dominion chose schools in communities that had winning transactions.
Twelve CHRISTIANSBURG HIGH SCHOOL students representing Health Occupations Students of America competed in Richmond last month at the Virginia HOSA Leadership and Skills Contest.
Winners were:
\ First Aid and CPR: Jennifer Jackson and Brian Horne, 5th.
\ Poster Contest: Sherry Bourne, 2nd.
\ Club Scrapbook: Tracy Collins and Jennifer Akers, 2nd.
Other students at Christiansburg High School have been busy, too. Grace Nolan recently spent a week in Washington, where she attended the\ NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERS CONFERENCE.
Nolan, a senior at CHS, was among 350 high school students from across the nation chosen for the conference. She participated in a mock congress on gun control and met employees in Congressional offices and members of the diplomatics corps.
The ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE was held at Virginia Tech and the varsity team of Jill Lawrence, Marcia Payne, Brian Eigel, David Brockman, Pat Hilt, Kevin Schutt, Brent Slaughter and Geoff Filippi took fifth-place honors.
Christiansburg High School was one of 53 high schools in the state to be represented.
The Burger King on West Main Street in Christiansburg will have a fund-raiser for CHRISTIANSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Burger King will donate 20 percent of the price of each dinner purchased during that time. Be sure to pick up a Cash-o-La dinner coupon for big savings at Burger King or from any fifth-grader at CES.
The money collected will help the fifth-grade trip to Richmond.
Don't miss the "Band Follies" variety show at FLOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, Friday at 7 p.m. The show includes the Bolt Boys Bluegrass one-act play and other local talents.
Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for kids ages 6 to 12. Those under 6 can watch free.
Proceeds will buy badly needed musical instruments, uniforms and equipment for the band.
For more information, call Linda Haney at 231-4969 during the day.
Students at CHRISTIANSBURG HIGH SCHOOL took home computerized report cards last week for the first time. The blue-and-white striped reports contain the same information as the old ones but in a slightly different format.
The word MARK appears at the top of the column with the grade. ABS stands for absences for each class period. Total absences and student addresses also are included. Parents are asked to check the addresses to be sure they are correct.
As with any new system, there may be a few wrinkles that need to be ironed out. If you see a mistake on your child's report, call the school at 382-5178.
KINDERGARTEN SIGN-UPS in Pulaski and Giles counties will be this week. Bring your child's Social Security card and birth certificate. The schedule is as follows:
\ GILES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Today at Narrows Elementary, Wednesday at Macy McClaugherty and Friday at Eastern Elementary School.
Registration times at all schools are 9:15-10:30 a.m. (A-I), 10:30 a.m.-noon (J-Q) and 1-2 p.m. (R-Z). For more information, call the guidance counselor at the school your child will attend.
\ PULASKI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Thursday, 4-7 p.m., and Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at all eight elementary schools. For more information, call the principal of the school your child will attend.
A regional science fair in Timberlake brought first- and second-place honors to four COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY students.
Blue ribbons went to Jessica Memitt for her weather project and Lucas Jones for heart research.
Natalie Huvar won a second for her study on tree rings and Dana Ownes placed second with a project on the moon's effect on the tides.
The RIVERLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA is sponsoring a craft fair Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Also included will be raffles, a bake sale, drawings for craft prizes and concessions.
The school is in Fairlawn on Dudley Ferry Road off Virginia 114. For more information, call 731-1781.
by CNB