Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, November 14, 1995 TAG: 9511140055
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: HALE SHEIKERZ
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
One of the program's goals is to encourage the children to get to know, understand and appreciate older people.
"By encouraging intergenerational experiences, these visits are of value both to the children and the adults," said kindergarten teacher Martha Facemire. The relationships are valuable in the community because so many grandparents do not live nearby. Facemire started the program this year.
Last month's visit has a Halloween theme. The children played games with the seniors and listened to a spooky story with sound affects. They also performed a short skit, ``8 Little Pumpkins."
Kindergartners who participated are Nico Baudoin, Sammy Cook, Christopher Elkins, Daniel Inman, Alex Keen, Saeed Maseeh, Chad Kotz and Haynes Zedalis.
The following students have been named Outstanding Students for the month of October:
Victor Polidoro of Auburn High School is a four-year member of forensics, science club and the math club. He is president of the National Honor Society and a five-year member of the Latin club, including a one-year term as president.
Polidoro also is recipient of four National Science Merit Awards, two National Science Olympic Awards and two Academic letters. He attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference and participated in the Hercules Environmental Science Fair.
He is the son of Roger and Gwynn Polidoro of Christiansburg.
National Merit Semi-finalist and National Hispanic Scholar are just two honors about which Evan Greenberg of Blacksburg High School can boast. Greenberg also has participated in the National Science Bowl, American High School Mathematics Examination, Roanoke City Schools' Math Chase, Radford University Math Rally and Virginia Math League.
He has served as secretary for the New River Valley Supported Living Council and as a volunteer bowling coach for Special Olympics of Virginia. He also has volunteered as a computer consultant for Montgomery County Public Schools Special Education Department.
Greenberg is the son of Barbara and William Greenberg of Blacksburg.
Vanessa Knowles has been active in student government since her freshman year at Christiansburg High School, where she is senior class president. She previously was president of the sophomore and junior classes. In addition, she is president of the Girls Athletic Association and a member of Students Against Drunk Driving and the Youth and Government Club.
She played varsity soccer for two years and was co-captain her junior year, and played one year with the New River Soccer Club. She has also volunteered for Special Olympics, tutored primary school students through Service Learning Class and volunteered as a coach for the Recreation Department's girls' soccer team.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Knowles.
Shawsville High senior Darrell English is recipient of several "Highest Academic Average" awards since his freshman year, including in English, biology and chemistry. He also is recipient of the Bausch & Lomb Science Award, the Xerox Humanities & Social Studies Award, Christiansburg-Blacksburg Rotary Club Award, and the Naval Mathematics and Science Award. He's a four-year member of Who's Who Among American High School Students.
He is the son of Darrell and Kathryn English.
CHEERS
The Golden Cougar Marching Band from Pulaski High School received two first place awards at the East Tennessee State University Marching Band Classic Nov. 4. The awards were for drum major and for the drum line. The color guard received a superior rating.
The band also received a second place rating for general effects and second for the overall Class 4A.
David Epperly and Cara Critzer were crowned 1995 Homecoming King and Queen at Christiansburg High School. Class representatives for Homecoming court included freshmen Leah Graham and Bridget West; sophomores Amanda Amos and Amber Reed; juniors Angie Woolwine and Liz Whitworth; and seniors Alison Flora, Michael Lee, Elizabeth Irvine, David Rhudy, Vanessa Knowles and Drew Robinson.
EVENTS, MEETINGS & INFORMATION
Hear about multiculturalism and education Wednesday at Christiansburg High School.
Larry Bell, supervisor of multicultural education for Prince William County Schools, will be the guest speaker from 7-8 p.m. Bell is known throughout Virginia andWashington, D.C., for his innovative programs. His program topic is titled "Unity in the Community."
The presentation is open to the public and will be in the lower commons/cafeteria area. Bell will be available to talk to students and parents after the program.
The Giles County School Board will meet Wednesday at 3 p.m in the library at Giles County High School. The executive session will precede the regular session.
Exchange students from France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Denmark and other countries are looking for host families.
The American International Youth Student Exchange Program is looking for host families for the 1996-97 school year. Students, who are 15 to 18, will arrive in late August to attend local high schools, then return to their home countries in June.
Students are fluent in English, have been screened by their school representatives in their home countries and will have spending money and medical insurance. Host families may deduct $50 per month for income tax purposes.
For more information, call Paula Van Curen at 552-2014.
by CNB