ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, May 7, 1996 TAG: 9605070042
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: Class Notes
SOURCE: HALE SHEIKERZ
More than 100 students attended the National History Day competition at Radford University. Middle and high school students competed in group and individual projects, dramatic presentations, papers and media projects. First- and second-place winners advanced to the state competition, which will be this month in Charlottesville. Names of winners in each category are listed below.
Paper (senior division): Sarah Lucas, first place, Giles High; Laura Martin, second place, Giles High.
Paper (junior division): Randy Lawrence, first place, Pulaski Middle; Adrienne Sutphin, second place, Pulaski Middle.
Individual Projects (senior division): Robby Ehlers, first place, Galax High; John Hudnall, second place, Galax High.
Individual Projects (junior division): Tara Lundy, first place, Pulaski Middle; , Pulaski Middle; Cory Surber, honorable mention, Pulaski Middle; Megan Underwood, honorable mention, Pulaski Middle.
Group Performance (senior division): Daniel Goff, Travis Lefler and Todd Southern, first place, Pulaski Middle.
Individual Media (junior division): Russ Johnston III, first place, Giles Middle.
Group Media (senior division): Sarah Martin, Jamie Jennell, Jessica Clark, Jason Porterfield and David Henderson, first place, Giles High; Chad Ayers, Jeremy Garrett, Michael Shumate and Sammy Hill, second place, Galax High.
Christiansburg Elementary School recently received an award at the 1996 International Technology Education Association Conference. The school received one of 10 "Elementary School Technology Education Awards." In addition to a plaque, the school also received $1,000 which will be used to create or advance technology activities as an integral part of the school's program.
Seventeen students graduated from the Radford City School of Practical Nursing last month. The 18-month program includes nine months of pre-clinical phase taught at the Radford High School Vocational Department and nine months of clinical phase taught at Radford Community Hospital with affiliations at St. Albans Hospital and Heritage Hall in Blacksburg.
Graduation ceremonies were held at the Central United Methodist Church. Virginia Ousely, director of Radford Community Hospital, was the keynote speaker.
Students who received their degree include: Tonia Cochran, Melissa DeJesus, Cynthia Owens-Dove, Monica Gunter, Judy Hoosier, Jacqueline Johnston, Denis Kiser, Crystal Lawerence, Cindy Linkous, Elizabeth Mills, Elizabeth Norwood, Linda Raines, Carrol Roberts, Melanie Snow, Stephanie Stewart, Angela Tallant, Joan Vest.
Two area students have been recognized by the United States Achievement Academy as national award winners.
Sarah Marie Dawson is a national award winner in band. Dawson is a student at Christiansburg Middle School. She was nominated for the award by Robert Wall, a teacher at Christiansburg Middle. She is the daughter of Beverly Dawson of Christiansburg.
Kymberly Devens received the award in physical education. A student at Blacksburg High School, Devens was nominated by Jean Wright, a teacher at the school. Devens is the daughter of Patrick and Patricia Devens of Blacksburg.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
The Montgomery County school system is offering a Summer Enrichment Program for students. Topics include: printmaking, marbleizing, kaleidoscopes, engineering, computer creations, joy of watercolor, introduction to orienteering, ancient Egypt and the pyramids, wings and weather and microscope mania. In addition, snorkeling and scuba diving also are being offered.
For more information on classes, times, dates and cost, call 382-5100.
Radford University will offer a one-week program in video art, dance, theater, madrigal singing and instrumental jazz. Professional guest artists, actors, singers, dancers and video artists will join the university's staff to teach the Summer Arts Conservatory. Both individual and group instructions will be offered.
The program will run from July 7 to 13 and is open to students in grades nine through 12 who have previous experience in the offered art forms. The cost is $350 and includes tuition, room (double occupancy at the university's residence halls), meals, recreation and supplies. For more information, call Joseph Scartelli at 831-5265.
Clemson University will offer a summer enrichment program for gifted junior high and senior high school students. The program includes classes in the sciences, engineering and architecture.
The university also is offering a new program for rising juniors, seniors and recent high school graduates where they can earn college credit, which can be applied toward an undergraduate degree at Clemson or transferred to other universities and colleges. Students must meet admissions standards.
For more information, including cost and dates, call 382-5100.
Virginia Tech is offering a new graduate course for teachers. The special study course will provide training in natural resources topics and curricula for K-12 teachers. The three-credit graduate course can be used for recertification, graduate degree programs or professional development. It is being offered by the College of Forestry and Wildlife Resources.
The course will examine the interdisciplinary nature of most environmental problems and will cover a broad range of teaching objectives. It also will include training in several projects. Teachers will develop and evaluate modules for field and classroom use.
The class will meet from July 8 to 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. plus two weekends in the fall semester. For more information, including cost, scholarships and tuition waivers, call Kathy Seveback at 231-7670. Deadline is May 10.
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