ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, January 21, 1997 TAG: 9701210079
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: Class Notes
SOURCE: HALE SHEIKERZ
Third-graders at Riner Elementary School have an exciting field trip coming up. The children entered and won the Third Grade Winter Mural contest sponsored by Fun Challenge. The winning mural was a collage of children enjoying a wintery day outside. The project was completed during Mrs. Francisco's art classes. The collage was on display for a month at Fun Challenge. It is on display at the school.
The winning prize is an all-day field trip to Fun Challenge for the entire third grade class. Children in Mrs. Hendricks, Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Adams classes will attend the day trip.
Exam schedule changes
*Blacksburg High School exams will begin Wednesday. Today will be a regular school day.
*Auburn High School will keep the same exam schedule, beginning today, but will add a 30-minute review time before exams start.
*Christiansburg and Shawsville high schools, along with Radford and Pulaski high schools, will keep the same schedule.
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Radford High School has established a memorial scholarship in memory of Susan C. Teany. Teany was the school's librarian for 28 years. She died in August 1996. Teany epitomized qualities that the school hopes to instill in its students: a love of learning, interest in others and a compassionate heart.
The school expects to award its first scholarship this year to a graduating senior. On-going contributions, which are tax deductible, are being taken for the memorial scholarship. Contributions can be sent to Radford High School - Susan C. Teany Memorial, 50 Dalton Drive, Radford, Va. 24141.
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The Blacksburg branch of the American Association of University Women, along with the Science and Gender Equity Program and the Women's Center at Virginia Tech, will present the fifth annual Educational Equity Conference Jan. 28 at the Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center.
The session is open to the public and will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Teachers, parents, administrators, college students and faculty are encouraged to attend. Jan. 28 is a teacher's workday for the Montgomery County Public Schools.
The program will focus on "girls in the middle: working to succeed in school." Workshops will include innovative teaching strategies, empowering our daughters, gender equity and the law, and meeting the needs of gifted girls. There also will be roundtable discussion. Keynote speaker will be Nancy R. Crouch of Wake Forest University.
The fee to attend the conference is $10 and includes lunch. Deadline is today. For more information, call Susan Shome at 231-3765 or send e-mail to sshomexc2vt.edu.
Essay contest for high school students
The Virginia State Bar and Litigation Section is sponsoring its annual Law in Society Award Competition for high school students in the state. The essay contest tests students' understanding of the role and value of the legal system in society. This year's topic deals with the issue of parental responsibility.
The following prizes will be awarded: first place, a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond; second place, a $750 savings bond; and third place, a $500 savings bond. In addition, honorable mention awards will be given to seven students, who will each receive a $100 savings bond. Winners will also receive a Law and Society plaque and a two-volume set of a dictionary and thesaurus.
Essays are limited to 1,500 words and must be received by March 7. High school students age 19 or younger are eligible to participate. Information about the competition is available at all area schools or by calling the Virginia State Bar at (804) 775-0500.
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