ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 1996 TAG: 9611120060
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: Class Notes
SOURCE: HALE SHEIKERZ
Four students from the area are semifinalists in the state Department of Motor Vehicles License Plate Design contest. They are among 180 other students from the commonwealth whose artwork was also selected. More than 3,600 students from across the state entered the contest, which was open to middle and high school students. Students had to design a new plate showing Virginia's beauty. The local semifinalists are:
* Kevin Altizer, a senior at Christiansburg High. His design included Mabry Mill in Floyd County because it is a site that many people are familiar with and have visited.
* Nathan King, a junior at Christiansburg High School. His design included mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. King wanted to portray that Virginia has everything.
* Nathan Altice, a senior at Christiansburg High. His design was a small child reaching toward the future.
* Shannon Pharis, a sixth-grader at Christiansburg Middle. Her design was the state of Virginia with trees and mountains on the blue background.
These students will be honored with other semifinalists from their district at a reception. Six finalists will be announced at a later date. Each finalists will receive a $500 U.S. savings bond. The grand prize winner will be announced in December. In addition to a $1,000 U.S. savings bond, the grand prize winner also could have his or her art displayed on future Virginia license plates.
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Two former Christiansburg High School students and a current senior have been named Advanced Placement Scholars by the College Board for their achievement on the college-level AP exams. About 54 percent of seniors take the AP exams each year. Only 12 percent of the more than 537,000 students nationwide performed well enough to be recognized.
Steven Lawrence and Helen Smartt were recognized for the AP National Scholar Award by earning grades of 4 or above on eight or more AP exams. Jessica Hindle was recognized as an AP Scholar with Honor Award for earning grades of 3 or above on four or more AP exams, with an average exam grade of about 3.25. Lawrence is a senior at Christiansburg. Smartt and Hindle graduated in June.
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Two former Auburn High School students also were named AP Scholars by the College Board for their achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Examinations.
Erin Bull earned the AP Scholar with Distinction Award for earning grades 3 or above on at least five AP Exams, with an average exam grade of 3.5. Bull graduated in June and is attending the College of William and Mary. She is the daughter of Norma and Steve Bull of Riner.
Stacie Boothe earned the AP Scholar Award by completing at least three AP Exams with a grade of 3 or higher. Boothe completed her junior year in June and entered the Mary Baldwin College early admission program. She plans to transfer her credits back to Auburn and graduate in June 1997. She is the daughter of Sharon and Harvey Boothe of Pilot.
MEETINGS, EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
The Blacksburg High School after prom committee will meet at 7 p.m. today in the fellowship hall of Blacksburg Baptist Church. Parents of students grades 9-12 are invited. For more information, call Nancy Reneau at 552-7881.
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The Bethel Elementary School PTA will meet at 7 p.m. today. The parents of kindergarten and first-grade children will work in the computer lab with the Accelerated Reader program. Parents of children in grades 2-5 will work on math activities. The PTA will also finalize the budget for the 1996-97 school year.
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Members of the Christiansburg High School Future Business Leaders of America will sponsor their annual Variety Show at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 in the school's auditorium. The show raises money for the organization but also gives students the opportunity to display their talent and entertain the public. Entertainment acts include student bands, singing ensembles and other talents. Mr. and Miss CHS are also crowned at the event.
The Variety Show is one of the oldest traditions at CHS. Door prizes will be awarded. Admission is $3.50 at the door. No admission for children ages 5 and under.
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Bluefield College will have a fall open house Saturday for area high school students and their parents. Students will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff members and current students. Registration will start at 9 a.m. in Shott Hall. At 10:15 a.m. a general session with Bluefield's administrative staff will start in the Harman Chapel. Campus tours with the college's ambassadors will start at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be at noon.
There also will be a majors fair and an organization presentation. In addition, the college's women's basketball team will play at 2 p.m. and the men's basketball team will play at 4 p.m. For more information, call 326-4214.
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Auburn High School's Eagle Pride will participate in the J.C. Penney's "Support Our Schools Night" Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. at New River Valley Mall. The group will be selling $5 tickets which entitle users to 25 percent off most regularly priced merchandise at the store. Members also will be selling coupons for $5 off on purchases totaling $50 or more. Auburn High's Swing Choir will perform during the evening.
Tickets can be purchased at the school's office or from Eagle Pride officers. All proceeds will benefit the school and its library.
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