Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, October 24, 1995 TAG: 9510240036
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: HALE SHEIKERZ
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Started approximately six years ago, principals at the four Montgomery County high schools - Auburn, Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Shawsville - select outstanding seniors to recognize in the community. One senior from each school is selected each month from September to May.
In addition to being recognized at the School Board meeting, the students have their photos displayed at the School Board office throughout the year. Following are Seniors of the Month for September.
Student Government Association president Shannon Radford, a student at Shawsville High School, is a four-year peer counselor, varsity tennis player and basketball player, including a co-captain this year. Radford also holds various leadership positions, including president of Students Against Drunk Driving and Beta Club. She also is co-editor of the school yearbook.
In addition, she has received several academic and scholarship awards, including the National Mathematics Award, National Science Award, Blacksburg-Christiansburg Rotary Academic Achievement Award and the District Academic Excellence Award.
Radford is the daughter of Rodney and Patti Radford.
Auburn High senior Erin Bull is editor-in-chief of the yearbook, president of forensics and chairperson of peer support. She attended Virginia Girls State, Rotary Worlds Affairs Conference and the Washington and Lee University Summer Scholars Law and Society Program.
Bull also is involved in the community as a member of the Montgomery County Democratic Party, Montgomery County Youth Adult Partnership and Montgomery County Office on Youth. She also sings in the Auburn United Methodist Church Choir.
Bull is the daughter of Stephen and Norma Bull of Riner.
Christopher Donald of Blacksburg High School is president of Youth and Government and a member of the Youth Governor of Virginia. He has attended the YMCA Model General Assembly for four years, including serving as a page and delegate. He also has attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Seminar and the Washington Workshops - Diplomacy and International Relations seminar.
Donald was an Octo Finalist in Declamation at the 1994 Catholic League Grand National Tournament; he qualified for Student Congress at the 1995 tournament. He is also a seven-year member of the Boy Scout Troop 704 at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church. He also is an Eagle Scout.
Donald is the son of Wayne and Darla Donald of Blacksburg.
Michael Lee Jr. is president of the Student Council Association at Christiansburg High School. He also is vice president of the Black Awareness Club and member of the Teens Need Teens and Youth and Government.
In the past four years, he also has participated in the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America and the Ecology Club.
A four-year member of the cross country team, he also ran one year of outdoor and indoor track.
Lee also attended the Rotary Club Youth Leadership Seminar and Virginia Boys' State, both as a junior.
Lee is the son of Deborah Sherman-Lee of Christiansburg.
CHEERS
Three Pulaski County High School students won second-place honors at the 22nd Mathematics Rally Oct. 11 at Radford University.
Junior Graham Fizer and seniors Nathan Brown and Jack Warburton competed in the problem-solving contest.
Fizer placed first in the individual competition and will receive a $100 award for his accomplishment.
The rally hosted 178 students representing 66 high schools from across the state.
Two 1995 graduates of Auburn High School have been recognized as Advanced Placement Scholars by the College Board for their achievement on the AP exams.
Elizabeth Miller received the AP Scholar with Distinction by earning grades of 3 or above on five or more exams, with an average grade of at least 3.5. Miller now is a student at Wake Forest University. She is the daughter of Robert and Susan Miller.
Carrie Bishop was recognized as an AP Scholar for completing three or more exams with grades of 3 or higher. Bishop is at New River Community College in the university transfer program. She is the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Bishop.
MEETINGS and EVENTS
The annual Christiansburg High School variety show will be Friday at 7 p.m. in the school's auditorium.
Sponsored by the Future Business Leaders of America, the program raises money for the organization and gives students the opportunity to display their talent and entertain the general public. Entertainment will include singers, dancers and bands. The evening will be complete with the crowning of the Mr. and Miss Christiansburg High School.
General admission is $3.50; children 5 and under are free.
Learn all about technology tonight at Price's Fork Elementary School's Instructional Technology in the Classroom program. The program starts at 7 p.m. and will be in the school's multipurpose room.
Larry Arrington, supervisor for technology education for Montgomery County Public Schools will lead the program that is designed for students and parents.
The program will include small group activities for grades K-5, HyperStudio, World Wide Web, Virginia Pen, Writing-to-Read and Reader Rabbit.
Elliston-Lafayette Elementary School will have its annual Halloween Carnival Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Door prizes, games, haunted house, crafts, flea market and pony rides will be featured. For craft and flea market space, call 268-2292.
A workshop entitled "Let's Improve Parent-Teen Communication" will be held at Blacksburg Middle School Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The workshop is for parents and their middle school-aged students.
Etty Vandsburger, a licensed clinical social worker from Blacksburg, will lead the workshop.
The program is free. For more information and to register, call the school's guidance office at 951-5722.
Gilbert Linkous Elementary School celebrates International Day Friday. Representatives from 19 countries will make presentations in classrooms, introducing students to the diverse cultures represented at the school and the community.
A schoolwide assembly, which will feature international songs and dances, will be held in the afternoon. Performers include students, parents and community leaders.
Christiansburg Primary School PTA will have its annual Fall Festival Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the school. Food, games and entertainment will be provided for children, who may come dressed in Halloween costumes.
The event is open to all children, who must be accompanied by an adult.
The Christiansburg Choral Booster Club, in conjunction with the Christiansburg High School Choral Department, will have its annual craft show Saturday. Exhibition will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
More than 75 vendors will have booths. The Boosters will sell concessions during the show. Money raised will be used to finance choral activities in Christiansburg.
by CNB