Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, March 8, 1994 TAG: 9403080183
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: Melissa DeVaughn
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
"This is just a way to praise and recognize children for their unique talents," said Glenda Thomas, vice-president of the Montgomery County Council of PTAs. "This is one program that is solely for the children."
The program starts small, on the school level. Winning students then advance to the county, where they are judged by area PTA members. A few lucky students have made it past the district and regional level to compete in the state finals, but no one has made it to nationals yet.
The county winners were recently announced. They are:
Gilbert Linkous Elementary: Nick Ravlin, first place, literature; Daniel Lewis, second place, literature; Belen Trarrazaval and Natasha Karamaoum, honorable mention, visual arts.
Christiansburg Primary School: Michael Blanton Childress, second place, literature; Lauren Cook and Christopher Hickling, honorable mention, visual arts.
Christiansburg Elementary School: L. Anthony Rhea, third place, literature; Janna Jennison-Obenshain, first place, music; Joshua David Akers, second place, photography; Cheryl Heatwole, third place, visual arts; Jessica Miller, third place, literature; Ryan Osborne, second place, visual arts.
Falling Branch Elementary: Carly Thompson, honorable mention, literature; Michael Maxwell, first place, visual arts; Cory Thompson, second place, photography.
Margaret Beeks Elementary: Pat Vining and Sarah White, honorable mention, literature; Emily Sprague, third place, music; Whitney Eggleston, first place, photography; Ian Bugh, third place, photography.
Prices Fork Elementary: Roderick DeHart, second place, music; Amy Simms, honorable mention, literature; Kourtney Coker, third place, music; Charlie Chalmers, first place, photography.
Shawsville Elementary School: Brent Lee Carr, second place, visual arts.
Blacksburg Middle School: Christine Diffell and Carrie Mason, first place, literature; Laura Merola. first place, music; Christine Diffell, honorable mention, photography; Joel Nilsen, first place, visual arts; E. Jeanne Schumann, second place, music; Annie Chalmers, first place, photography.
Elliston-Lafayette Elementary: Jennifer Raines, honorable mention, literature.
Harding Avenue Elementary: Daniel Leon Dorn, second place, music; DuWayne Smith, honorable mention, visual arts.
Riner Elementary School: Courtney Vengrin, honorable mention, photography.
Christiansburg Middle School: Amber Walson, third place, literature and visual arts; Kelli Edmonds, honorable mention, literature; Timothy Nelson, first place, music.
Shawsville High and Middle School: Angel Starkey, honorable mention, literature; Barnett Carr, first place, visual arts; Tara Davidson, first place, literature; Emily Garlick, third place, visual arts.
Auburn High and Middle School: Brian Bunn, third place, visual arts; Randy Cunningham, third place, literature; Justin Mosby, honorable mention, photography; Amy Davis, second place, visual arts.
Christiansburg High School: David Sowers, second place, literature; Kevin Altizer, second place, visual arts; Crystal Clay, first place, visual arts.
Blacksburg High School: Rebecca Winfrey, second place, literature; Phyllis Chen, first place, music.
A REFLECTIONS SOCIAL will be held March 20 from 3-5 p.m. at Blacksburg Middle School to honor these students. Entries will be on display at the school.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION for Radford City residents will be held Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in the library of McHarg School. A child may enter kindergarten upon reaching age 5 on or before Sept. 30.
Bring the following information to registration: proof of a physical exam within 12 months prior to the opening of school in the fall, an original birth certificate and social security card.
For further information, call 731-3652.
Montgomery County Elementary School guidance counselors have formed a group called ``STEPPING STONES TO A GREAT EDUCATION,'' for parents of children ages 3-6 years old. Meetings are held every month to help parents and their pre-school children make a smooth transition from pre-school to public schools. This month's meeting will be held tonight from 7-8 at Christiansburg Primary School.
The topic will be ``Getting Ready for Kindergarten,'' with a panel of kindergarten teachers.
For further information, call Sherry Reynolds at 951-5737.
Blacksburg High School will hold its SPRING FESTIVAL Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the school auditorium. This festival is a showcase of the academic achievement of students at the school.
For further information, call 951-5706.
Volunteers are being sought for a committee at Christiansburg Middle School to develop an ASSESSMENT POLICY which will help students make a smooth transition from elementary to high school.
Parents and community members are encouraged to contact principal Bill Fletcher if interested in the committee. The first meeting will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. in the library. Call 382-5168 for more information.
The Christiansburg High School WINTER ATHLETIC AWARDS BANQUET will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at the school auditorium. For further information, call the school at 382-5178.
Students interested in taking an ADVANCED PLACEMENT course next year at Christiansburg Elementary School should attend a seminar tonight at 7 p.m. Teachers and guidance counselors will be available to answer questions, and parents are encouraged to attend.
For further information, call 382-5178.
The Fashion Merchandising Class at Blacksburg High School will present it's SPRING FASHION SHOW, called "You're Unbelieveable" March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $3 and $2 for students. All money raised at the event will benefit the fashion merchandising class and it annual field trip to Atlanta.
With the arrival of spring, comes craft shows to benefit local area schools. Two shows are planned for March 19:
Riverlawn Elementary School: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring crafts, baked goods, raffles and drawings for door prizes. The school is on Dudley Ferry Road in Fairlawn. Call 639-3842.
Narrows Elementary School: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., featuring crafts and concessions. The school is on 501 W. Wolf St. in Narrows. Call 726-2391.
The Kaplan Center in Blacksburg is offering PREPARATION COURSES for the May 7 Scholastic Aptitude Test, beginning March 15. This is an intensive 36-hour course which will meet 12 times. For further information, call 552-TEST.
If you have an interesting school-related item for the paper, send it to Melissa DeVaughn at the Roanoke Times & World News, P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg, Va., 24073-0540.
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