Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, January 17, 1995 TAG: 9501170114
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: LAURA ZIVKOVICH
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Reflections is a nationwide cultural arts program that encourages creative expression in primary, elementary, middle and high school students. Students may enter in four categories: literature, music, photography, and visual arts. All entries must be original works created entirely by the students.
At each school, one entry in each category from each of the four age levels will be evaluated at the county level. County winners may compete at the district, region and state levels.
PRICES FORK ELEMENTARY - Visual Arts (grades K-2): Katie Greenfield, first; Falyn Wells, second; Johanna Moore, third. Visual Arts (grades 3-5): Mary Catherine Ogburn, first; Francesca Iannaccone and Judith Moore, second; Christopher McCoy and Noelle Perdue, third.
Literature (grades K-2): Matt Scott, first; Barek Caldwell, second; Shannon Lamm, third.
Literature (grades 3-5): Julie Rhinesmith, first; Luke Harris and Brett Smith, second; Lori Surface, third.
Photography (grades K-2): Michael McCoy, first.
Photography (grades 3-5): Charlie Chalmers, first; Roderick DeHart, second; Heather Ann Harris, third.
Music (grades 3-5): Luke McCoy, first; Julie Rhinesmith, second; Mary Catherine Ogburn, third.
GILBERT LINKOUS ELEMENTARY - Visual Arts (grades K-2): Kevin Cloud, first; Donald Christopher Denton, second; Gabrielle Anderson, third.
Visual Arts (grades 3-5): Andrew Wel, first; Gordon MacMillian, second; Katherine Frasca, third.
Literature (grades 3-5): Nick Ravlin, first; Ashish Singal, second; Hannah Nam, third.
Music (grades K-2): Miriam Piilonen, first. Music (grades 3-5): Amy Wu, first; Weiping Yang, second.
CHRISTIANSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL - Literature: Ginny Hardy, first.
Visual Arts: Carrie Meadows, first; Kim Edmonds, second; Jessica Gosling-Goldsmith, third.
BLACKSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL - Visual Arts: Sandra Karamdown, first.
Literature: Ann Gardner, first.
Photography: Katherine Hill, first.
Music: E. Jeanne Schumann, first.
SHAWSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL - Visual Arts: Landon Smith, first; Julene Hyatt, second; Jessie Smith, third.
Literature: Landon Smith, first; Jessie Smith, second; Julene Hyatt, third.
Photography: Julene Hyatt, first.
Music: Jessie Smith, first.
SHAWSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - Literature: Tara Davidson, first; April Loving, second; Sam Huff, third.
CHRISTIANSBURG HIGH SCHOOL - Literature: Timothy Nelson, first; Kelli Edmonds, second.
Music: Timothy Nelson, first; Matthew Gardner, second.
Twelve members of the Christiansburg High School band have been selected to compete in All-District Band on Feb. 3 and 4 at Salem High School: LAURA EVANS, LAURA DANGERFIELD and LISA HEASTER, flute; DAWN ESPLEY, clarinet; GARRETT BONNEMA, bass clarinet; ELAINE MELDRUM, horn; JENNY LAMBERT, string bass; JOSH BRADLEY, bassoon; and STEVEN HESS, trumpet.
BRANDON MILLER, bassoon; MATTHEW LUCAS, alto sax; and RYAN SCHUTT, trumpet, also will audition for Virginia All-State Band.
Christiansburg High School belongs to a district that includes Montgomery County, Roanoke, Lynchburg, South Boston and Henry County.
The Radford City Parent Resource Center will sponsor "POSITIVE DISCIPLINE,"a workshop for parents, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. in the Belle Heth Elementary School library.
Judith Davis, a psychologist for Radford City Schools, will discuss common problem situations and offer techniques to deal with them.
Child care will be provided. Call 731-3679 for more information or to register.
The Kipps Elementary Parent Teacher Association will sponsor LOCAL GOVERNMENT NIGHT Thursday at 7 in the school cafeteria. Wat Hopkins will discuss the transition to elected school boards. The public is welcome.
Child care will be provided for children ages 3 and over.
For more information, call Susan DiSalvo, 951-3121.
The Blacksburg New School will hold its annual PASTA SUPPER Sunday, 4-7 p.m., at South Main Cafe. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-11, and free for children under 5.
Additional parking will be available in the Tech Bookstore lot. For more information, call the school, 552-6693.
Financial aid and scholarships
The Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and Crestar Bank are offering a FINANCIAL AID HOT LINE through Jan. 26 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 7-10.
Financial aid administrators from public and private colleges and universities will answer questions from students and families on financial aid forms, scholarships, grants, and work study and loan programs.
The hot line number is (800) 552-3006.
Floyd County High School will hold a financial aid workshop Thursday, 7 p.m. Joe Sheffey of New River Community College will be available for individual meetings before the workshop. To set up an appointment, call the guidance department at 745-9456.
The Virginia Tech Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will sponsor five FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS for Virginia Tech students and families applying for financial aid for the 1995-96 school year.
The workshops will offer step-by-step instructions for completing applications and a review of available aid.
Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m, 100 G. Burke Johnston Student Center.
Monday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 30 Pamplin Hall.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, noon-12:50 p.m., 102 G. Burke Johnston Student Center.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 5:30 -6:30 p.m., 1860 Litton Reeves Hall.
Monday, Jan. 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 113 McBryde Hall.
The Virginia Parent-Teacher Association/Parent-Teacher-Student Association is accepting SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS for seniors who will attend Virginia colleges and universities in the fall and are interested in working with children and youth.
The scholarship awards will be based on academic ability and financial need. Completed applications must be received at the state PTA office before March 1.
For more information, call your school's guidance office or (804) 355-2816.
The National Sports Foundation has information on more than 100,000 collegiate ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS.
To receive a publication on the step-by-step process of applying for athletic scholarships, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the National Sports Foundation, 611A Willow Drive, P.O. Box 940, Oakhurst, N.J. 07755.
by CNB