ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times

DATE: Friday, April 18, 1997                 TAG: 9704180077
SECTION: VIRGINIA                 PAGE: B-1  EDITION: METRO 

CHAMPIONS ALL

LENGTH: Short :   18 lines
ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:  JANEL RHODA THE ROANOKE TIMES. BRITTANY RHODES, a 
          third-grader at New London Academy, joins the "We are champions!" 
          chant at the Parade of Excellence Thursday in Bedford. Mayor Mike 
          Shelton led the crowd in the cheer after recognizing Bedford and 
          Bedford County students for their academic, extracurricular and 
          community activities. color.