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New Harrowgate Elementary to get expanded gym

By Caleb M Soptelean on June 18, 2019 School Board, Schools

The site of the new Harrowgate Elementary School, which includes a pond, is pictured above. A $350,000 change order for construction of a new Harrowgate Elementary School was approved by the Chesterfield County School Board last week, with news that the building’s gymnasium will be expanded. The new Harrowgate School was to be identical to the new Enon Elementary School. However, the county requested that the gymnasiums at Harrowgate, Ettrick, Crestwood and Reams elementary schools be expanded. According to a staff report, each gym would be expanded by 3,565 square feet to accommodate community use. The cost for each expansion…

Matoaca Woman’s Club scholarship

By Press release on June 18, 2019 Clubs, Community, Honors, Schools

Recent Matoaca High School graudate Ashlynn Bowers was awarded the Matoaca Woman’s Club’s Rachel McEwen Scholarship for $1,000. Bowers is pictured at the club’s June 4 picnic at New Hope Baptist Church.

Ivey Memorial UMC and Gettings scholarships awarded

By Press release on June 18, 2019 Church Events, Community, Honors, Schools

From left, sponsor Linwood Gettings, Matthew ‘Teddy’ Lipscomb, Rickey Booth, and Pastor Anita May Lucord are pictured above. Benjamin Holt is not pictured. Lipscomb, Booth and Holt each received $1,000 scholarships. Booth was awarded the Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church Scholarship, which is given to a church member. Booth is majoring in engineering at John Tyler Community College. Lipscomb and Holt each received a Tammy Gettings Memorial Scholarship, created in memory of longtime church member Tammy Gettings. Lipscomb, a recent Dinwiddie High School graduate, will attend Shenandoah University and major in criminal justice. Holt is pursuing a master’s degree in…

Bohler enjoys counseling students

By Danielle Ozbat on June 18, 2019 Schools, Teachers

Although she’s only been a school a counselor at Hening Elementary for three years, Amirah Bohler has already been named Teacher of the Year. Bohler said she was surprised to receive the award because it is usually given to teachers. “I feel like it’s a testament to the efforts that I made to get to know a lot of our students and know them by name and not just face, and knowing things about their home life and things that make them tick when they’re at school,” she said. Aside from teaching pre-kindergarten at Primrose School for two years and…

Bravo! Award winners announced

By Press release on June 18, 2019 Community, Honors, Schools

Capt. Brett MietusCarolyn RuddJane BaskervilleLaChelle WallerRandy RowlettSiegfried Othmer The Chesterfield Education Foundation recently announced the recipients of its 2019 Bravo! Awards, recognizing outstanding professional and community achievements of Chesterfield County Public Schools’ alumni. The honorees will be feted at a Nov. 21 gala dinner at the DoubleTree Hotel in Midlothian. This year’s recipients are: •Jane Baskerville, retired instructional specialist for World Languages and English as a Second Language, G.W. Carver High School (Carver College and Career Academy), Class of 1961. Baskerville served the students of Chesterfield County as a foreign language instructor for more than 30 years prior to her…

Outdoor classroom

By Press release on June 11, 2019 Activities, Health, Outdoors, Schools

Meadowbrook High student Liz Hernandez helped plant broccoli and cabbage at Shalom Farms, 2676 Venita Road, on April 25. She was part of Gwendolyn Goode’s Family and Consumer Science class. Students studied the roles of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration and the importance of good nutrition. “It was such a rewarding experience,” Goode said. Locals interested in helping can email [email protected].

L. C. Bird High graduates 450

By Lamar West on June 11, 2019 Schools

L. C. Bird High School principal Adrienne Blanton gave a sentimental speech noting this was her first graduating class as a principal. “This group is one of the most active senior classes I’ve ever seen,” she said, as she recognized students who participated in sports, clubs and community service. Chesterfield County Public Schools superintendent Merv Daugherty began his speech by commending all veterans in attendance in honor of D-day, June 6. He complimented the graduating class for being awarded more than $8 million in scholarships; he also gave out $1,000 scholarships to Alexander Dixon, who will be attending University of…

Matoaca High School graduates 429

By Danielle Ozbat on June 11, 2019 Community, Schools

Alexander Repak and Shane Hendricks were co-valedictorians of Matoaca High’s 2019 graduating class in which 429 received diplomas at the Virginia State University Multi-Purpose Center. “Shane and I have been friends since we were 2 years old, and honestly we never imagined we’d be standing side by side on this stage today,” Repak said, referring to Hendricks. “Since we’ve known each other for so long, we thought it would be best to end our high school career the same way it started: together.” The co-valedictorians thanked God for giving them strength the last four years, their parents for pushing them…

Meadowbrook High School graduates 381

By Caleb M Soptelean on June 11, 2019 Community, Schools

Meadowbrook High School held its 55th graduation ceremony on June 6 at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center. A “thank you” message that salutatorian Huy Hoang made to his parents in Vietnamese resulted in cheers and clapping from the audience. Hoang encouraged his classmates to “reach out and meet others. You never know how a mystery person might impact your life … Nothing comes without risk. It might lead to a brighter future or self development. Get out of your comfort zone and meet new people.” He cited Jesus’ words as recorded in Luke 17:21: “The kingdom of God is within…

Thomas Dale High School graduates 545

By Caleb M Soptelean on June 11, 2019 Schools

Goodbyes were part of Thomas Dale High School’s graduation June 5 at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center. Bermuda District county supervisor Dorothy Jaeckle noted that, since she is retiring soon, this is her last year speaking at high school commencement ceremonies. Jaeckle said goodbye and thanked Mark Fowler, whom she called a “great teacher, coach and assistant principal.” Jaeckle said that the 2005 boys soccer team coached by Fowler won the school’s first state championship. They followed that up with another title in 2006. The team made it to state again this year before bowing out in the quarterfinal. “You…

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