ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, February 4, 1997 TAG: 9702040081
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: Class notes
SOURCE: HALE SHEIKERZ
MEMO: ***CORRECTION***
Published correction ran on February 6, 1997.
Children at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School in Blacksburg collected
702 cans of soup for the "souper bowl" challenge that they sponsored.
The incorrect number was listed in Tuesday's Class Notes column.
It was a "souper" battle among three Blacksburg schools. The "souper bowl" challenged children at Harding Avenue, Gilbert Linkous and Kipps elementary schools to donate at least two cans of soup to the Interfaith Food Pantry. The challenge was in honor of the National Football League's Super Bowl. Originally it was to take place a week before the big game, Jan. 13-24. However, the challenge was extended until Jan. 31 because of all the weather-related school closings.
The results were: Kipps with more than 1,000 cans; Gilbert Linkous with 202 and Harding Avenue with 275. But the real winner was the Interfaith Food Pantry at Blacksburg Baptist Church, which received more than 2,000 cans of soup. Gilbert Linkous, which organized the bowl, started the program last year and expects to continue the tradition each year.
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The following students were selected as Seniors of the Month for January by the Montgomery County School Board.
* Jennifer G. Lyons of Auburn High School is a four-year member of the English and Forensics Mountain Academic Competition Conference teams and the Spanish Club. She also has been a cheerleader for three years and a peer counselor for two years. Lyons also has been active with the school's Swing Choir and was a member of the Junior High All District Choir, All-County Choir and All Regional Choir.
Lyons' leadership positions have included being secretary for both Students Against Drunk Driving and Future Homemakers of America. She also was junior class treasurer and attended Girls State. She also has participated in the College Club, debate team, Ruritan Club, basketball and gymnastics. She is included in Who's Who Among High School Students. She is the daughter of Jody and Polly Lyons of Christiansburg.
* Matthew Ogburn is captain of Blacksburg High School's marching band, which he has belonged to for four years. He also has played with the symphonic and jazz bands and the Brass Quintet. He has been a member of the All District Band for four years and has received the LeGette Leadership Award for Band.
Ogburn is a member of the Latin Club, Music Club, German Club and the Theater Acts Association. He also is a member of the National Honor Society and the Student Council. Ogburn is an Eagle Scout who has been a member of Boy Scout Troop 152 for seven years. He now is a senior patrol leader for the Boy Scouts.
Last summer, Ogburn spent three weeks in Germany as part of an exchange program. He is a member of Northside Presbyterian Church and recently started being an elder at the church. He also sings with the church choir. He is the son of John and Amy Ogburn of Blacksburg.
* It's been no act for Angela Mills. She has played a role in a variety of plays and musicals during her four years at Christiansburg High School. She has been choreographer, assistant director, actress, singer and dancer. She also has been in charge of lighting, costumes, hair, makeup and back stage management. Mills is serving her second term as vice president of Thespian Society and is a member of the Swing Choir and Choral Executive Board.
Mills participates in a variety of other organizations outside thespian activities. She is involved with the Student Council Association, National Honor Society, Beta Club and Girls' Athletic Association. She was chairman of the prom committee her junior year and is on the graduation committee. She has been a cheerleader for four years, and has been captain in her senior year. She also is a cheerleading coach for the Christiansburg Department of Parks and Recreation.
Mills is a recipient of a Blacksburg-Christiansburg Rotary Club Junior Academic Achievement Award, Presbyterian College Junior Academic Achievement Award and has twice received an academic letter. She is an active member of Main Street Baptist Church. She is involved with the youth group, youth musicals and youth Sunday school. She also has participated in Summer Youth Mission Trips. She is the daughter of Gerald and Carolyn Mills of Christiansburg.
* Participating in sports has been an integral part of Jeremy Flight's high school career. He has lettered in cross country, track and wrestling during his four years at Shawsville High School. He was captain of the cross country team this past season and made the All-District cross country team for a second year. He has twice received the award for most valuable in cross country. As a junior, he made All-District Track, placed second in the district and sixth in the region for wrestling. He also received the award for most improved in both track and wrestling as a junior.
When not doing sports, Flight is participating in other school activities. He is vice president of the senior class, member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and a Peer Counselor. He received an academic bar as a junior and is a three-year recipient of the Virginia High School League Academic Award. He has attended Boys State, the Rotary Youth Leadership Seminar and Valley Forge Leadership Conference. He is the son of William and Laura Flight.
EVENTS, MEETINGS & HAPPENINGS
There will be a financial aid workshop at Pulaski County High School Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre. Joe Sheffey, financial aid director at New River Community College, will lead the workshop. Parents and students are invited.
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The Radford High School band will have a Valentine Suite Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Radford. Romantic musical interludes will be performed by the ensemble. Desserts and drinks will be served. Admission is $5 and proceeds will go toward the band's spring concert tour to Disney World. For more information, call 633-1638 or 731-0099.
The band is also selling assorted cheesecakes through Friday to raise money for the trip. To place an order call, 633-1638.
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Blacksburg High School After Prom Celebration Committee will meet Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Blacksburg Baptist Church. For more information, call Nancy Reneau at 552-7881 or Faye Crist at 951-5706.
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The Christiansburg High School After Prom Celebration Committee will meet Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the girls health room. For more information, call 382-4895.
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