Historical Society’s Winter Lecture Series
0The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) presented its ninth annual “Winter Lecture Series” in Chesterfield on January 8. The series continues every second Friday through March 18, 2016. Each lecture begins at 7 p.m. On January 22, Sean Edwards, historic interpreter at Henricus Historical Park will discuss “Virginia Indians’ Reaction to Colonial Contact.” The third lecture, on February 5, entitled, “The Many Faces of Van Lew,” will discuss Richmond abolitionist, philanthropist and spy Elizabeth Van Lew. The speaker will be Sandy Parker, member of the Chesterfield Historical Society’s African-American History Committee. In conjunction with the celebration of Black History…
TDHS Grad Buried in New Mobile App
0Brice Morrison, 2004 Thomas Dale High School graduate, founder and designer at the small Silicon Valley game studio, Bromoco Games, announced his company’s interactive game debut “Buried.” Bromoco’s game has also reached the top 50 of Steam Greenlight in just 48 hours. The mobile version of the game is currently featured by Apple’s App Store in their “Adventure” category. The interactive dark fiction title is currently available for $2.99 in the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon and is also available via the studio’s Humble Widget, Android and iOS. “We are thrilled that Apple appreciates the game and has decided…
Learn Sign Language in 2016
0Local resident, Linda Bowling, and her classmates are very passionate about extending an invitation to the community to learn American Sign Language (ASL) and about the deaf culture. “It is free,” she said. “The knowledge we are gaining from the class is helping us to close the gap between the hearing and non-hearing cultures. To see a hearing impaired person’s expression of happiness when a hearing person communicates with them is rewarding.” American Sign Language classes are being offered at the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell. Class instruction ranges from beginners to intermediate levels and is being taught by Darrell…
Music to TDHS Ears
0Thomas Dale High School students pictured were selected to participate in the Chesterfield All- County Symphonic Band. Students were selected from Chesterfield High Schools. They gave an outstanding performance on Friday, January 8 at Midlothian High School. Pictured: Andre Aboite, Josh Anderson, Alicia Barnett, Faith Bruinas, Claire Christian, Matthew Glasgow, Aaron Halloway, Jenna Higgins, Shane Matthews, Devin Nelson, William Ngu, Austin Robinson, Kelly Schlatter, Isiah Shaw, Noah Slate, Jordan Smith and Jesse Yeomans.
Fine Art to Benefit Mega Mentors Program
0MEGA Mentors’, a group that teaches life skills, provides meaningful learning experiences and builds leadership skills through mentoring and tutoring in underrepresented Chesterfield County Public School students will host an arts benefit this Friday. “MEGA Mentors is a vital partnership between caring adults and Chesterfield County students,” said Bermuda School Board Member Carrie Coyner. “Mentors provide our students with opportunities to learn soft skills improve academics and boost self esteem and character. It is a great organization to get involved with as you immediately see the impacts of your time and effort in the eyes of our children!” MEGA will…
2016 Ring of Champions
0During halftime of the boys’ basketball game against Meadowbrook, Thomas Dale held their 8th annual “Ring of Champions” ceremony. The Ring of Champions is meant to honor former students and coaches who made tremendous contributions to the Knights’ family. The first honoree was Les Keenan, Class of ’68. Les was a truly multi-talented athlete, being a three year starter in three different sports. He earned All Tri-City honors in both basketball and baseball, but ultimately baseball was the sport he decided to pursue further. He was a star baseball player at Ferrum College before later transferring to play outfield at…
Chris Artis Commits to Chowan
0After a tough start to the season turned into a playoff berth for the Meadowbrook Monarchs, lineman Chris Artis has something to be even more proud of. The 6-2, 305-pound tackle has committed to play football at Chowan University. “I chose Chowan so my parents would be able to come to my games,” said Artis. “And I really liked the coaching staff.” The Chowan commit had interest from North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central, Morgan State and Virginia State. Artis started at guard in his sophomore and junior campaigns but was switched to offensive tackle in his senior year. He…
Kumonde Hines recommits to Texas State
1When James Madison football coach Everett Withers announced he was taking the head coach position at Texas State, it sent shock waves throughout the Virginia social media community. L.C. Bird defensive back Kumonde Hines made an announcement shortly thereafter. The once JMU commit would be following Withers on a full ride to Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas- just southwest of Austin. “Coach Withers seems like a great person and I felt like he was very loyal to me,” Hines said. Hines was an important piece to the Skyhawks’ defensive puzzle in 2015 as he provided excellent coverage and…