Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, November 8, 1994 TAG: 9411080080
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: LAURA ZIVKOVICH
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
CAROL JORTNER's "Kids as Consumers" program at Margaret Beeks Elementary School won an Excellence in Education award. The project, funded by a Star Grant, teaches consumer skills, rating advertisements for honesty, and reading labels and warranties.
JUDITH B. RUTHERFORD, director of Montgomery County Public Schools' student services, also received an Excellence in Education award for her development of the Homeless Education Program, which provides educational continuity for homeless children and victims of domestic violence.
Two Harding Avenue Elementary School programs won certificates of recognition at the conference. An interdisciplinary study of wolves that emphasized multiculturalism and positive interdependencies won the award for teachers JOAN NUNNALLY, RUTH LACY, BARBARA CROCKETT, JUDY SEWELL, PAT AGNEW and MICKEY McGUIGAN.
First-grade teachers PEGGY SCHRADER, SUSIE SHAW and CARLEEN GUINN were recognized for coordination of "Family Math Nights." Students and parents participating in the program explored hands-on math activities together.
RICHARD BALLENGEE, MARY LOU HARDIE and MARGE BOND, coordinators of vocational adult programs offered by Montgomery County Public Schools and the YMCA Open University, also received a special certificate for their efforts.
\ The four Montgomery County high schools recently announced the November seniors-of-the-month:
Auburn High School: CULLEN MORRIS is a four-year member of the English academic team, a member of the National Honor Society and a two-year letterman on the varsity basketball team. He is the son of Thomas and Marcia Morris of Pilot.
Blacksburg High School: LAURA SNIDER is the marching band's drum major, a member of the National Honor Society and an 11-year participant in the Girl Scouts of America. She is the daughter of Margaret McQuain and Robert Snider of Blacksburg.
Christiansburg High School: KELLY BUCY is the Chorale secretary, a member of the National Honor Society and a three-year member of Students Against Drunk Driving. She is the daughter of Edward and Linda Bucy of Christiansburg.
Shawsville High School: ANGELA RICHARDSON is president of the Student Government Association, class vice president, a peer counselor and listed in ''Who's Who Among American High School Students.'' She is the daughter of Tommy and Sharon Richardson of Christiansburg.
\ The Virginia Tech Management Science Club will tutor Blacksburg Middle School students needing assistance in any level of MATH WORK Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m.
Five tutors, supervised by middle school faculty, will be on hand at the scheduled sessions in the east wing multipurpose room. They will tutor individuals or groups.
To take advantage of this service, send a note to your child's math teacher.
\ Blacksburg High School's math team won first place in the AA division at the 21st annual Radford University MATH RALLY. JUNIORS WILLIAM SANDERS, WILLIAM LEE and EVAN GREENBERG competed for the school.
Radford High's team of junior SCOTT TURNER and sophomores EVAN GREGORY and JED SINGER came in first in the A division.
Fifty-four Virginia high schools participated.
\ KELLY LINKENHOKER, a student teacher at Christiansburg Elementary School, helped a fifth-grade class recognize elements of the APPALACHIAN CULTURE that surrounds them.
She presented a unit in ANNE VESSEY'S social studies class that emphasized Appalachian arts such as clogging, quiltmaking and folk music.
Local entertainers WOODY MCKENZIE and JOHN RUTHERFORD performed for the pupils. McKenzie sang songs and discussed what it means to be a part of Appalachian culture. Rutherford, a professor of educational studies at Radford University, told stories that reminded some pupils of tales they have heard passed down by their families.
\ The Christiansburg HIgh School drama department will present its FALL SHOW, "Spoon River Anthology," Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Tickets will be sold at the door for $3.
\ The Pulaski County High School Players will present its first competitive talent show Saturday at 7 p.m. in the school's Little Theatre.
Eighteen student and alumni acts and four community acts will perform at the event.
Tickets will be sold at the door for $1.
\ The 1995 GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL for the gifted in the areas of visual and performing arts seeks applications from rising 11th- and 12th-graders for its summer program at the University of Richmond.
The program provides artistically challenging and enriching experiences for students in a community of mutual support, respect and dedication.
For application information, call your local high school's guidance department.
\ Meetings & Workshops
The Montgomery County School Board seeks public input at four hearings on the development of the 1995-96 operating budget. The board will meet:
Tonight, 7:30, Auburn High School auditorium
Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m., Blacksburg High School auditorium
Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m., Christiansburg High School auditorium
Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., Shawsville High School auditorium
To sign up in advance to speak at a meeting, call Revonda Brumfield, clerk of the board, at 382-5138.
Stephen Hale, psychologist for Pulaski County schools, will present a free workshop on ATTENTION DEFECIT AND HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Dublin's Free Memorial Library.
The Pulaski County High School Parent Teacher Association will meet Monday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the school's Little Theatre.
For more information, call the Pulaski County Parent Resource Center at 674-2534.
The Christiansburg High School AFTER-PROM PARTY COMMITTEE will meet Monday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Girls Health Room.
The committee is looking for parent volunteers.
For more information, call 381-0059 or 382-3283.
Harding Avenue Elementary School will hold an OPEN HOUSE Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Parents will be able to tour the school and meet teachers. Members of the school's Parent-Teacher Association will be there to sign up new members.
The Christiansburg Middle School Parent-Teacher Association will hold a SPECIAL MEETING Thursday at 7 p.m. in the school's cafeteria to approve the proposed budget. Membership cards are required to vote.
\ Fund-Raising Activities
Kipps Elementary pupils will participate in an hour-long read-a-thon to raise money for the Montgomery County CHRISTMAS STORE. To make a pledge, call the school at 951-5760. The school will also collect canned food and children's books until Nov. 17.
Blacksburg High School's sophomore class is taking orders for See's Candies to be delivered in time for the holidays. Place your order with any 10th-grader or call the class sponsor, Karen Stipes, at 951-5607, ext. 214.
Eastern Elementary School is accepting donations of money or items to be sold for its annual CHRISTMAS STORE. The store provides a place for pupils to shop for parents, friends and families.
For more information, call Dianna DiRico at 626-7459 or the school at 626-7281.
The Blacksburg High School Band is selling cheesecakes to raise money for a trip to Orlando. To place an order, call the school at 382-5178.
by CNB