Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, May 17, 1994 TAG: 9405170097
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV_2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: Melissa DeVaughn
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
I was wondering about you.
You looked so interesting in your bright fluorescent colors,
As you rode by my class that day.
I watched the yellow, pink, orange and neon green whir by at top speed.
You reminded me of my twirling pinwheel.
Your bike resembled a gymnast's cartwheel.
I was wondering about you.
When you race your bike and dress up in your young colors,
Do you think of your family back home?
When you see all of the children cheering,
Do you wish your kids were here too?
When you zoom across the finish line in first place,
Do you feel warm and cuddly,
Like my blanket makes me feel?
I was wondering about you.
Christiansburg Elementary School is sponsoring its annual SPRING CARNIVAL Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the school. There will be games, food, a flea market and craft fair.
Those who wish to sell items may purchase a booth space for $5. For further information, call Amy Collins at 381-1902.
The Future Business Leaders of America at Auburn High and Middle School are sponsoring the annual MISS AHS PAGEANT at the school Saturday at 7:30 p.m. There will be 16 students representing various clubs at the school, who will compete in casual wear and evening gown competitions. Each student also will present an original speech in a costume that represents her club.
Admission is $2 at the door, and door prizes will be awarded throughout the night.
Margaret Beeks Elementary School is celebrating Youth Art Month with a special WRITING NIGHT Thursday at 7. Parents will have a chance to read many of the stories that have been written and published at the schools' publishing center. For further information, call the school at 951-5700.
Thespian Troupe 3070 of Christiansburg High School will hold its ANNUAL BANQUET Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the school cafeteria. The meeting is a potluck dinner; each family should bring a main dish, salad or dessert. Drinks and dinnerware will be provided.
For further information, call the school at 382-5178.
New River Community College is seeking students for a summer youth program called EARN WHILE YOU LEARN. A $61,000 grant will allow 34 young people between the ages of 14 and 21 to earn minimum wage ($4.25) while taking classes and gaining work experience. Disabled and economically disadvantaged students will receive preference for the program. Applications are available in Godbey Hall on the school campus and are due by Wednesday.
For further information, call 674-3608.
The Christiansburg High School symphonic, concert and jazz bands will perform its annual SPRING CONCERT tonight at 7:30 at the school. Admission is free. For further information, call the school at 382-5178.
The Blacksburg High School NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY will hold a carwash at the Deli-Mart next to Wade's supermarket on North Main Street in Blacksburg, Saturday from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
All proceeds from this fund-raiser will help the New River Valley Women's Resource Center and Leisure Directions, an organization for special needs students.
The BLUE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL in Floyd County is accepting registration for preschool and elementary classes for the 1994-1995 school year. The school is located in a rural setting on Virginia 615. For further information, call 745-4234.
Tina Frye, a math and computer science teacher from RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL, received the 1994 New River Valley Math or Science Outstanding Teacher Award from the Virginia Tech Chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society.
Frye developed the computer science program at the school for the past four years. She founded and sponsors the computer science club, and sponsors a computer science team which competes in area and regional competitions. Recently four of Frye's students, Brian Boggess, Andrew Cogswell, Andrew Hall and Martin Morehouse, placed first in the Division I of the East Tennessee State University's regional computer programming competition.
Frye's award included a plaque, a $300 award and an additional $600 for the high school to be spent at her discretion.
Lauren Keith, 13, an eighth-grader at Christiansburg Middle School, was recently named a district winner in the sixth annual RespecTeen "Speak for Yourself" LETTER-WRITING CONTEST. Lauren wrote a letter to Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Abingdon, concerning educating children on various handicaps. In her letter, Lauren said, "... the handicapped are made fun of, not because of meanness, but because of ignorance and possibly even fear." Lauren asserted that "we need to develop a program dedicated to the purpose of teaching about the handicapped."
Lauren is the daughter of Kirk and Joyce Keith. She was one of 8,000 students nationwide to take part in the contest.
What's happening at BLACKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL? Read on to see:
The school dance team "The Tribe," took first place in a varsity dance competition held at Kings Dominion last month. The team won the competition last year when it danced at the Busch Gardens Dance Festival. Team members are: Kara Hohenshil, Zoe Skinner, Tiffany Boone, Angie Broadwater, Judy Carroll, Jennifer Donohue, Kristany Livasy, Kim Lovern, Carla Martin, Andrea Morrozoff, Wendy Shaver, Dee Dee Sizemore, Lara Smith and Lisa Wilkerson.
Eric Brown, Phyllis Chen, Adeel Kaiser and Dennis Price were selected to attend Governor's School next year. The alternates are Aliah Carolan and Kate Schwabe.
Gov. George Allen presented Lillian VanLear, sponsor of the Youth and Government club, with a 10-year service award and plaque at the Model General Assembly held last month.
Kara Hohenshil is the senior of the month for May. She is the daughter of Thomas and Susan Hohenshil. Kara is a member of the dance team, the National Honor Society and secretary of her class. She is on the yearbook staff and is a member of Students Against Drunk Driving.
Michael Dowdy is the senior of the month for June. He is the son of Dennis and Janie Dowdy. Michael is a member of the National Honor Society, Students Against Drunk Driving, varsity soccer and basketball. He attended Boys State in 1993 and has worked with the Virginia Special Olympics.
Fred Speers of the Future Business Leaders of America will compete in a public speaking competition in Anaheim, Calif., in July. Christine Smith and Melissa Whittier will compete in the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla., in July.
Christi Snider, Crystal Linkous, Shannon Bale, Karen Cook, Karey Bishop, Carrie Keyes, Piper Earnest and Misty Hedrick will compete in the National Leadership Conference in St. Louis, Mo., in June.
If you have an interesting school-related item for the paper, send it to Melissa DeVaughn at the Roanoke Times & World News, P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg, Va., 24073.
by CNB