Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, January 26, 1993 TAG: 9301260027
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: MELISSA DeVAUGHN
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
EVEN THE SMALLEST TUNED IN ON INAUGURATION
The inauguration of President Clinton happened Wednesday at high noon, right about lunchtime for most folks - including students. But last Wednesday, things were different.Practically every school in the New River Valley tuned in to watch Clinton be sworn in as the 42nd president of the United States, and even the little ones had something to say about the event:
"I think [the inauguration parties] were a little much for one president. But I think [Clinton] is going to be a very good president because he cares about the people in the United States and he's very fair."\ Adam Breske, 11\ Gilbert Linkous
"My favorite part was when [Clinton] got sworn in, but I just saw a little. He said a lot about not spending money, but he's spent a lot on the parties.
But I think he'll be a good president because I can trust him about the environment, especially because of Gore. He also will do a lot the economy and education."\ Nathan McLeod, 10 Margaret Beeks
"I thought [the inauguration] was good. My favorite part was when Al Gore started singing.
I think Clinton will be a really nice president. He says he'll take care of the country and I believe that because he tried so hard to become president."\ Katrina Milburn, 9\ Belview School
"I liked Clinton's speech best because it sort of inspired me to do more things. He said it was a time change and that he would try as a president to do better. Since we go to church and have an offering, I could give give more.
I think Clinton is serious about what he's saying because he keeps saying it over and over. But I don't think he can do it all - it might take two terms."\ Nicholas Marickovich, 10\ Prices Fork Elementary
"It was pretty boring to me because I don't watch things like that. I liked the music the best, but the rest was pretty boring.
I hope [Clinton] does what he promises. I know that he works at the White House and goes to the Capitol Building to do things."\ Niklas Olson, 8\ Harding Avenue Elementary
Last September, an applied economics class at BLACKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL formed a student company, "Aim to Please Inc." The project has come to its end and the class is closing the books, conducting the final board meeting and preparing its annual report.
Jon Couch, owner of the Hobby Shop in Blacksburg and the Junior Achievement consultant for the project, was recognized at a reception last week for his help in making it a success.
Couch conducted discussions and mini-seminars on decision-making in the business world, supply-and-demand problems, and strategy and mission statements. He also demonstrated various economic concepts.
January is FINANCIAL AID AWARENESS MONTH in Virginia. As part of this initiative, a financial aid hot line will operate through the month.
Call 1-800-552-3006, toll-free, 7-10 p.m. Tuesday,Wednesday or Thursday.
\ PULASKI COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is offering a preparation class for the verbal section of the Scholastic Aptitude Test, beginning Feb. 1 or Feb. 4. Classes will meet for six weeks Monday or Thursday evenings from 6-8:30.
Tuition and materials are $25. The instructor is Vada Boyd. For further information, call 674-4605, Ext. 207.
Attention seniors!!
George Mason University is accepting scholarship applications for the\ MASON SCHOLARS program. Mason scholars receive full four-year scholarships for tuition, fees, books and housing. The scholarships are offered to one graduating senior from each of Virginia's 11 congressional districts.
Recipients receive a special orientation program, computer-equipped study lounge, a mentor experience with faculty members and special courses for honors students.
The scholars also have the opportunity to intern on Capitol Hill in the congressional offices of their representatives and on campus with senior administrators.
Eligible applicants will be interviewed and chosen by selection boards in each district. For application information, call (703) 993-8700.
The video club at PULASKI COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has produced a video showing highlights from all 14 Cougar football games, including the state championship victory in Richmond.
The video can be purchased for $25 at the high school or Cougar X-Press Market.
The Blacksburg Branch of the American Association of University Women and the Women's Research Institute at Virginia Tech will present a seminar on\ "DO OUR SCHOOLS SHORTCHANGE GIRLS?" Saturday, 8:30-11:30 a.m., at Blacksburg Middle School.
The forum will include a video presentation, a panel of public school teachers and an open discussion period. For further information, call 231-7615.
\ BLACKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL has announced its students of the month for January and February. They are:
\ January: Suzanne Moore, daughter of Ken and Barry Moore, a class officer and member of the basketball and outdoor track teams, the International club, humane society, symphonic band, Student Council, National Honor Society and the monogram club.
\ February: Micah Sayles, son of Madye and Louie Price, a member of Students Against Drunk Driving, the key club, symphonic band and jazz band. He also plays football and was on the all-district and second all-regional football team.
If you have an interesting news item from your school, write to Melissa DeVaughn at P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg, Va. 24073.