Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, April 13, 1995 TAG: 9504250001
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: E-19 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
The Roanoke Branch of the American Association of University Women named Teresa Auldridge the Roanoke AAUW Teacher of the Year. Auldridge teaches fourth grade at Salem Elementary School.
Auldridge holds a bachelor of science degree in education degree from Miami University of Ohio and a master's degree in environmental education from Ohio State University. Auldridge has worked for the Virginia Department of Education and as an independent consultant.
The award recognized Auldridge as "an active positive role model for the girls in her classroom and for her encouragement of girls' achievements in the areas of math, science and technology."
Auldridge is a candidate for the state AAUW Teacher of the Year award which will be presented at the AAUW State Convention in April.
Mental illness group presents service awards
The Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Roanoke Valley chapter, presented service awards at its 10th anniversary meeting recently.
Steve Clemons earned the Outstanding Consumer Service award for educating the community about mental illness, and contributing to various boards, including the Mental Health Association and On Our Own boards.
The alliance awarded Helen Dasse the Community Services Award for her work with the alliance and contributions made during her job as director of adult services, Blue Ridge Community Services.
Warren Simpson accepted the Volunteer of the Year award for his "dedication and compassion for people" and his management and interpersonal skills.
The award for Community Outreach was given to St. Gerard's Catholic Church Choir and Dick Hamlen, director, for their participation in the alliance's candlelight vigil observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week last October.
Legislators recognized for their public service by supporting legislation concerning people with mental illness and their families, were Dels. Richard Cranwell, Morgan Griffith, Vic Thomas, Chip Woodrum and Sen. Malfourd "Bo" Trumbo.
Geoff Seamans, editorial writer for the Roanoke Times & World-News, earned the Media Coverage award for his part in combating the stigma against the mentally ill with his editorial about Nobel Prize winner Dr. John F. Nash Jr.
In other action, the alliance also re-elected the following officers: Mildred Willis, president; June Poe, vice president; Warren Simpson, treasurer; and Shonna Allen, secretary.
Junior League taking scholarship applications
The Junior League of the Roanoke Valley is accepting applications for The Mary Terry Goodwin Kuyk scholarship, which is awarded each year to students who volunteer in the community and are academically successful.
The league will award two scholarships this year; one to a young woman and one to a young man. Each scholarship is worth $1,000.
The stipend is for high school seniors who have shown outstanding participation in volunteer service and academic success for the last four years.
Applications are available at all high school guidance offices. The deadline is April 30.
Winners will be selected in early May. For more information, contact Anne Hagan 774-6976 or the Junior League Office at 774-3242.
Ferrum alumni collect for food bank
The Roanoke Valley Chapter of Ferrum College Alumni collected 436 pounds of food for the Southwest Virginia Food Bank recently.
Alumni involved in the project were: Jane Blankenship, Floyd Boone, Lisa Crawford, Chris Eberhard, Raif Hastings, Anne Journell, Anne Millehan, Eric Parks, Rob Wade, Linda Waybright and Janice Wright. Jamie Lee, a student at the school, also contributed.
by CNB