ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, May 21, 1996 TAG: 9605210055
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: Class Notes
SOURCE: HALE SHEIKERZ
A Blacksburg High School student was recently recognized by the Virginia Press Women at the group's annual spring conference in Roanoke. The organization presented 37 awards in eight categories to high school journalism students throughout the state.
Bethany Johnston, a senior, received a third-place award for news writing. Johnston is a first-year journalism student and is a staff writer on the school paper, The Compendium. She will attend Mary Washington College in the fall. She is the daughter of Jim and Kathye Johnston of Blacksburg.
Two area high school seniors were recently awarded National Merit $2,000 Scholarships. They are: Holly L. Moyer of Blacksburg High School and Scott A. Turner of Radford High School.
Moyer is editor of the school's literary magazine, a member of the National Honor Society, Music Club, Madrigal Choir, Symphonic Band and All-District Choir. She also sings in her church choir and is a peer counselor. She wants to pursue a career in writing (film/television/print media).
Turner is an Eagle Scout, a member of the National Honor Society, Computer Science Club and captain of the Academic and Science Academic teams. He is a church youth group leader and is the school's valedictorian.
Twelve Christiansburg High School students attended a leadership conference in Hampton in April. The students, all members of the Health Occupations Students of America organization, competed in both leadership and skill events.
Several students placed at the competition, including Laura Higgins and Lacy Maxwell, who placed first in First Aid and CPR. Other students who were recognized include:
Sue Anna Lefko, Nora Turner and Higgins, first place in creative problem solving; and Amanda Gray, first place in extemporaneous writing. The first place winners are eligible to attend the national competition in Chicago in June.
Other delegates at the conference include Elizabeth Irvine, Jennifer Kamenski, Amie Vest, Amy Ethridge, Sherry Gravely, Christy Hamilton and Josh Hubbard. Joyce Bishop, club adviser, accompanied the group on the trip.
A group of Blacksburg High School students attended and competed at the 1996 FHA/HERO State Leadership and Recognition Conference at Virginia Beach in April. Several members participated in the Students Taking Action with Recognition events, where members are recognized for their proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and occupational preparation. Following are the names of students who won awards for their participation.
Jennie Linkous and Amanda Price, bronze medal for entrepreneurship project;
Corina Cook and Jennifer Minnix, silver medal for chapter showcase;
Cherise Whittier, Charity Long and Judy Collins, gold medal in the Focus on Children Event;
Shannon Marx, gold medal in the job interview event;
Wendy Coe, gold medal in the skills for life event;
Laura Palmer, gold medal and a trophy in the food service event;
Carmen Quesenberry, gold medal and trophy in the chapter service project event.
Palmer and Quesenberry will represent Blacksburg High School and Virginia at the National FHA/HERO conference in St. Louis in July. In addition, Sarah Johnson was elected as the state FHA/HERO vice president for STAR Events. She will serve on the program committee of the organization's board of directors, chair the STAR Events committee and promote and publicize STAR Events in the state.
Falling Branch Elementary School teacher Kathy Osterholm recently was recognized by the Center for Applied Behavior Systems of the department of psychology at Virginia Tech. Osterholm received the group's first Actively Caring Teacher Award at the annual meeting of the Virginia Council of Learning Disabilities in Roanoke. In addition to the recognition, she received a certificate and $150.
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Roanoke area students who are interested in starting or expanding their experiences in the visual, performing or literary arts are eligible for scholarships. The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge is offering scholarships to students in grades nine through 12, who without assistance, would not be able to purchase art equipment, attend symphony concerts, theater performances or an arts-related camp, take workshops, master classes, art classes or music lessons.
The council will award $1,000 grants to students based on interest, dedication and need. Applications are available at area high schools or can be obtained by calling 342-5790. Applications must be postmarked by June 1 and experiences must take place before June 30, 1997.
Students who have given outstanding service to a local community can apply for the Phillip M. Sadler Memorial Community Service Award. The award is in memory of Sadler, a Pulaski lawyer, community leader and humanitarian and an active member of several community. organizations. Deadline is 5 p.m. June 14. For information, call Terry Smusz at 382-6186. Candidates must be nominated.
Applicants are being sought for a $300 scholarship award that will be given to a low-income graduating senior who will enter college in the fall. Deadline for the Rev. George L. Ducker Memorial Scholarship Award is 5 p.m. June 14. Ducker was a member of the New River Community Action Board of Directors, Radford City School Board and pastor of the Radford Presbyterian Church.
The scholarship funds are to be used for educational expenses at a college. An individual, group or school may nominate more than one student. For more information about the scholarship, call Terry Smusz at 382-6186.
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