TCHS Students of the Week
By Erin Cassidy
Tucker County High Schools Students of the Week include some of the most topnotch students who consistently are dedicated, responsible, and thoughtful. These students always strive to improve not only academically but also behaviorally. This week’s nominees are Katie Kirk, Emilie Hall, and Danny Kisamore.
Katie Kirk is a freshman and was nominated for taking the initiative in helping other students learn.
Sophomore Emilie Hall was selected for being a dedicated student with a great work ethic and having a kind and respectful attitude.
Danny Kisamore, a senior, was chosen for being a team player and having a great work ethic.
These students are to be commended for exemplifying the principles of Mountain Lion CARE: courtesy, attitude, responsibility, and engagement.
Tucker County High School HSTA Program
By: Tessa Jolly
Tucker County High School has programs to help students prepare for college, and one of the major programs is HSTA or Health Sciences and Technology Academy. HSTA is based out of WVU and was established in 1994.
HSTA provides students exposure to science and medical opportunities for learning. HSTA students are primarily students who will be first-generation college students and who are from rural communities. On average, HSTA students will earn $30,000 per year more than their parents. Since 1998, 2,879 high school students have graduated from HSTA, and most students who were in the program work in WV after graduating from college.
Statistics show that HSTA students perform better than average in college. The program also waives all or a proportion of college tuition, which helps students greatly. Required activities for students in the HSTA program include attending meetings, which occur every week or two, and presenting science projects in May during the HSTA Symposium. Students spend the first half of the school year preparing their projects for this symposium. HSTA students also attend different summer camps.
There are seventeen students involved in the Tucker County High School HSTA program. Teacher Chris Wilson is the advisor for the Tucker County High School’s HSTA program.
TCHS Principal’s I See You Award
By Anna Louk
Eric Lawrence is the recipient of this week’s Principal’s I See You Award. Eric is a junior at Tucker County High School and is an enthusiastic student. Mr. Cosner, TCHS principal, presented this award to Eric for being an awesome goalkeeper in his PE class and for always having a smile on his face
