CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Division of Family Assistance is extending the school clothing allowance application period to August 10, 2018, for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools. This extension is due to program expansion to include families with children enrolled in public West...
Elkins - Angie Scott has been appointed coordinator for student success at Davis & Elkins College. In this position, she leads the College's retention efforts by providing and coordinating academic and advising services that encourage all students to become engaged in campus activities and attain academic success. Angie Scott "Angie...
Charleston, WV - In response to the announcement of FFA participation reaching an all-time high in West Virginia, Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt released the following statement: “Jason Hughes and our agriculture teachers have done a tremendous job recruiting and training our future farmers. It is evident West Virginia contains...
PARSONS, WV - Recently, a Tucker County school bus pulled into the parking lot at YLA Camp Horseshoe with nearly 40 Tucker County students excited to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). STEM Campers Board Tucker County School Bus at End of Day One The STEM Academy at...
Thomas, WV – Family, friends and well-wishers gathered on the patio at Cortland Acres to celebrate the successful completion of another Nursing Assistant class on July 12. Cortland Acres Director of Nursing, Robin Eye (seated), Employee Development and Instruction, Kathy Supak (at podium), Sheyenne Delawder, Jonathon Gennantonio, Kayla Ketterman, Anthony Parsons, Clarissa...
DAVIS, WV – Instructors, administration, family and distinguished guests gathered at the Kenneth “Honey” Rubenstein Center gymnasium reently to celebrate 14 high school graduates from the Rubenstein Center School. Awards were given out for all subject areas in the Rubenstein Center School: TASC Option pathway, Social Studies, English, Science and...
Charleston, WV- The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) announced it has received a $68,518 Farm-to-School grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The WVDA was one of 73 projects awarded funds by the USDA. The purpose of the grant is to provide support to local farmers by facilitating additional...
ELKINS – Three students in the region received scholarship awards presented by the Davis Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Committee, the Davis Medical Center Medical Staff and the West Virginia Hospital Association Auxiliary. The awards were distributed during each students’ high school awards ceremony. Winners include Sydney Moore, a $1,000 scholarship from...
The Tucker Community Foundation recently awarded scholarships to 21 students in Tucker County. The top scholarship awards went to Tucker County High School graduates Nathaniel Rader and Carleigh Bolyard. Rader is the recipient of a $2,000 four-year renewable Elliott Kepler and Alice Mae Degler Smith Scholarship award. Bolyard is the recipient...
By Cathy Bonner The Parsons Advocate Alicia Lambert, Principal at Davis Thomas Elementary School, welcomed students, families and teachers to the Class of 2018 Celebration. The gym was transformed into an atmosphere of party celebration and everyone enjoyed the PowerPoint created by the 8th graders under the guidance of Elspeth...
The Parsons High School class of 1958 celebrated their 60h Reunion with three events. On the recently the classmates gathered to socialize at the home of Jennie Dilly in Elkins. The attended the annual Parsons High School Alumni Reunion and the class’ 60th Reunion was held with a buffet luncheon at Piccolo Paulas served by Jon...
Elkins – Davis & Elkins College will welcome more than 300 female rising high school seniors selected to learn more about Americanism, citizenship and leadership as American Legion Auxiliary Rhododendron Girls State makes its move to the campus. The 76th session is set to take place Sunday, June 10 through...
Members & guests that attended the 45th Parsons High School Alumni Banquet on May 26, 2018 were: Jeanette Bishoff, class of '56; Keith & Janet Woods Carr, class of '61; Phil Carr, class of '61; Fred Dale Jones, class of '63; Brenda Knotts Jones, class of '70; Danny Carr, class...
By Cathy Bonner The Parsons Advocate Destiny L. Meador 2018 Tucker County High School Valedictorian Destiny is the daughter of Via and Andrew Meador of St. George and the granddaughter of Leonidas and Ann Moretsiakis. Destiny has been accepted to Cornell University where she will study Plant Sciences Samantha Kines 2018...
Principal Steve Cosner, Assistant Principal Bill Shahan, School Counselor Anna Blevins Valedictorian: Destiny Meador Co-Salutatorians: Samantha Kines and Natalie Evans Top Ten: Destiny Meador Samantha Kines Natalie Evans David Kines Emily Crosten Ryan Moore Nathaniel Rader Abigail Long Sydney Nestor Jack Melnick PROMISE Scholars: up to $4,750 per YR Mikala...
Greenhand awards The Tucker County FFA chapter held its annual banquet on recently at TCHS cafeteria. Jacob Hauser, 2017-2018 chapter president, opened the meeting; Vice-President Elizabeth Buchanan proceeded with the roll of officers, Ethan Carr at the post of treasurer, Amber Price at the post of reporter, Vincent Moats at the...
Submitted by Jenn MJ Jones A request to Dr. Eddie Campbell was made in July 2017 from Bill and Kim Day, for their son, Rorry, who has home schooled for the past four years because of his autism. Day wanted to be able to be with his class one last...
Shayne Liller, graduating senior from Tucker County High School, was the recipient of a Military Scholarship totaling $104,100, awarded to him at this past Thursday evening during the TCH Awards Ceremony. According to Liller's recruiter, Corporal Joshua Hoban, “Only one percent of the population takes the oath to serve in...
Jeffrey Shawn Flanagan's graduated from the College of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA on May 12, 2018. Flanagan's is the son of Jeffrey and Lori Flanagan of Woodbridge, Va and the grandson of Dennis and Kay Flanagan of Tucker County. Following a trip to Greece with...
