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Carver College and Career Academy graduates 118

By Danielle Ozbat on June 11, 2019 Community, Schools

Marissa Mansfield Carver College and Career Academy became the first school to kick off graduation season last week when 118 graduates received their diplomas June 3 at the Virginia State University’s Multi-Purpose Center. Superintendent Mervin Daugherty presented valedictorian Marissa Mansfield and salutatorian Khadyjah Dennis with the Superintendent’s Excellence Awards, which are $1,000 each. Carrie Coyner, Bermuda District school board representative, joked that the students would miss their youthful bodies one day and told them to make time for their health today or it would take time from them later. Chesterfield County supervisor Dorothy Jaeckle echoed Coyner’s statements and thanked principal Kenneth…

Rice gets ‘steamed’ up about teaching

By Danielle Ozbat on June 4, 2019 Schools, Teachers

Kim Rice teaches at Enon Elementary School. (Danielle Ozbat) For 25 years, Kim Rice’s focus was teaching third-, fourth- and fifth-graders at Enon Elementary School until Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics came along. After hearing about the program, Rice began doing STEAM activities in her homeroom and Science Club. She made the jump to being a STEAM resource teacher once she realized it was good for students. She now teaches kindergarten through fifth grade and said the younger kids keep her on her toes. Rice said the students communicate and have to work within a group, which is a…

Rios enjoys showing love to her students

By Danielle Ozbat on May 28, 2019 Community, Schools, Teachers

Diana Rios Diana Rios tells her students at Ettrick Elementary School, “I love you, have a good day” every school day. She is a firm believer that every day is a new day and her students know when they walk in, they are starting with a clean slate. Rios said the school had recently lost a fifth-grader in a car crash and that you never know when you’ll see a student for the last time. “They have to know that someone, especially some of them that don’t have moms or a stable home life, [loves them],” she said. A former…

Georgetown makes offer to Barfield

By Josh Mathews on May 28, 2019 Football, Schools, Sports

Chris Barfield on a recent visit to University of Pennsylvania. (Twitter) Chris Barfield is shaping up to be a big-time recruit for L.C. Bird’s High School football program. Recently, he snagged his second offer, this one from Georgetown University. This comes on the heels of an offer from the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League school, after a standout performance at their Junior Day. Barfield has also made unofficial visits to Columbia, Princeton and Harvard. Interest from some of the country’s top academic schools comes as no surprise. In addition to being a standout on the field, Barfield shows great…

Student-athletes make college commitments

By Josh Mathews on May 28, 2019 Schools, Sports

T.J. Blanks Football Positions: linebacker, wide receiver Received Interest from: Methodist University, Fayetteville, N.C. Why he picked Methodist: “The school saw that I had a lot of potential, and the coach and school were both very nice.” Notes: Blanks was a standout on special teams for Thomas Dale High School in 2018. Justin Barbour Football Positions: Defensive back Received interest from: Methodist University Why he picked Methodist: “I wanted to get out of the state and I liked the coaches there. T.J. and I have been good friends since freshman year, and we’ll room together.” Notes: Barbour was one of…

Tyree signs with Notre Dame

By Josh Mathews on May 28, 2019 Football, Schools

Thomas Dale High School senior Chris Tyree announced his intention to attend the University of Notre Dame during an after-school assembly on Thursday, May 23. Tyree is pictured above with his father Richard Tyree, mother Michelle Tyree and TDHS football coach Kevin Tucker. On hip hop artist Jay-Z’s album “The Life and Times of Sean Carter: Volume 3,” he tells fans in the introduction “you could have been anywhere in the world, but you’re here with me and I appreciate that.” The same could be said by whichever college football coach Chris Tyree decided to play for. After receiving 32…

Argent Credit Union awards $5K in scholarships

By Press release on May 21, 2019 Community, Schools

William Bigger and Daisa Williams are this year’s recipients of the Ruby A. Robinson scholarships. Each received $2,500. Bigger attends L.C. Bird High School and the Governor’s Academy for Engineering Studies. Williams attends Matoaca High School. Both plan to enroll at the University of Virginia.

Layman enjoys making math fun at Carver Middle

By Danielle Ozbat on May 21, 2019 Teachers

Victoria Layman is a third generation teacher who says she has the genetics for teaching. Layman, a sixth-grade math teacher at Carver Middle School for eight years, said she went into education because she is a “natural-born helper with the ability to build relationships with kids.” Layman started her educational path in high school through career-and-tech centers in Early Childhood Education. She switched to Middle School Education at Longwood University. Layman said she focused on math because of what she sees as a “math stigma” at the middle school age, and she wanted to influence students before they got to…

Chesterfield ‘Students of the Year’ recognized

By Press release on May 21, 2019 Schools

Kind and caring. Inclusive of all peers. Wants to help others every day. Focused on moving forward and succeeding after overcoming past challenges. An all-around great person. These are the some comments provided to describe Chesterfield County Public Schools’ 2019 Students of the Year, who were recognized April 25 during a special dinner and awards celebration sponsored by the Midlothian Rotary Club. The annual Students of the Year gala recognizes two students from every Chesterfield County school who are selected for demonstrating characteristics associated with the values of integrity, equity, teamwork and ingenuity. The 2019 Students of the Year are…

Chamberlain graduates from VMI

By Caleb M Soptelean on May 21, 2019 Schools

Chester resident Jonathan Terkelsen Chamberlain graduated from the Virginia Military Institute May 16 with a degree in mechanical engineering and a GPA of 3.5. He is a 2015 L.C. Bird High graduate and the son of Brian and Wandi Chamberlain and Karen DiSavino.

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