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A great turnout showed up for Independence Day festivities at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill. Tours of the plantation’s buildings and grounds, food trucks, live music, fireworks, and speeches by Patrick Henry’s descendant, Patrick Henry Jolly, provided visitors with plenty to see and do.
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The Quarter Place, which is a half-mile long trail culminating at the Enslaved & African American Cemetery, integrates, in a meaningful way, the birth, life, perseverance, and resilience of those enslaved by Henry into the history of Red Hill and the nation’s founding.
The Rustburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to hit-and-run accident onMonday(July18)alongRedHouseRoad.Ahorseandbuggyhadbeenhitby car, and the cardriverleft the scene the collision.The buggy was damaged, but the horse and passengers were uninjured. “Thanks to local wrecker and wife, we were able to get the horses and buggy home,” the RRVFD reported. The rescue group posted word of caution on theirsocial media account: “This is more of FYI post to watch out for them on the highway, as this could have ended differently.” Because the incident involved highway accident, the Vir ginia State Police are investigating.
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) hasapproved the 2021 Renewable Energy PortfolioStandard (RPS) development plan for AppalachianPower Company for new solar and onshore windgeneration capacity. The company is required tosubmit an annual plan to the SCC to comply with theVirginia Clean EconomyAct (VCEA).For the limited purpose of this second annualRPSplanfiling,theSCCfoundthatAppalachianPower’splanisreasonableandprudent. The company requested approval to acquire or contract for seven new facilities, which combined, represent approximately 493 megawatts renewable generation capacity. Five solarfacilitieswillbelocatedinVirginia,onewindfacilitywillbelocatedinIllinois,and one solar facility will be located inWestVirginia.The SCC also approved revenue requirement of $32,069,614 for the recovery of VCEA-related resources for the rate year ofAugust 2022 through July 2023. The bottom line is that the customers will be paying the cost of these new facilities, to the tune of a $2.37 average monthly rate increase which the SCC declared will be added on to customers' bills. Customers using on average 1,000 kw/h of electricity per month can expect the increase in that amount.In its final order, the Commission stated, “As always, the Commission is guided by the statutes and the record. In doing so, we have exercised the Commission’s delegated discretion in manner that faithfully implements the VCEA requirements that include carbon reduction, while best protecting consumers who expect and deserve reliable and affordable service.”
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Patrick Henry’s Red Hill includes Patrick Henry’s Grave and Law Office, his reconstructed House and other outbuildings, rare family artifacts in the E. Stuart James Grant Museum Room, the Museum Shop, and a growing network of interpretive scenic trails.
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Contributed Photo BrooknealMayorRichardAdams(left)presentstheresolution appreciationtoChiefRichardBald win, accompanied by his wife Nancy and his son Neil. In its July 12 meeting,the BrooknealTown Council hon ored longtime Chief of Police Ricky Baldwin for his ser on the occasion of retirement. Council issuedfollowing resolution, which passed unanimously.Resolution ofAppreciationWHEREAS, Police Chief Ricky Baldwin has served the Town of Brookneal faithfully for the past 12 years, during whichtimetheBrooknealPoliceDepartmentrespondedto more than Ten-Thousand calls for service, andWHEREAS, Chief Baldwin’s career has spanned to tal of 48 years, including service to both the AppomattoxCounty and Campbell County Sheriff’s Departments, andWHEREAS, Chief Baldwin has been “hands-on, lead-by-example” law-enforcement officer by conducting nu merous investigations and was instrumental in solving crimes both in Brookneal, and in neighboring jurisdic tions, pursuing criminals as far asArizona, andWHEREAS, Chief Baldwin would never askany of his officers to handle an assignment thathe, himself, would not also be willing to do, andWHEREAS, Chief Baldwin’s conduct both onandoffthejobhasbeenofthehighestlevelofintegrityandgoodcharacterandhasbroughthonorto the department, and WHEREAS, Chief Baldwin always brought a good mea sure of humor to any conversation, he will be greatly missedbytownstaff,TownCouncil,andcitizens,andwill always be remembered as a good friend to many, includ ing, some who found themselves on the wrong side of thelaw,WHEREAS, Chief Baldwin’s beloved wife Nancy and theirchildrenalsodeservecreditforhavingsupportedhimthroughouthiscareerashewouldoftenrespondtothecall for duty at all hours of the day and night, not knowingwhen he would return safely into their loving arms,NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Town Coun cil and citizens the Town of Brookneal wish Chief Baldwin well his much deserved retirement as he spends more time with his family, more time in his gar den, and more time hunting and fishing; Job well done, ThyGoodandFaithfulServant.Wethankyouforfighting the good fight! This Resolution is authorized by unanimous consent by the BrooknealTown Council this 12th day of July, 2022. Brookneal Town Councilissues resolution inappreciation of retiring police chief Courtesy BobbieWaller/Town of BrooknealGolden anniversary of the Golden SkilletThe Brookneal Town Council presented a resolution to Golden SkilletownerEmMoorefieldatitsJuly12meeting,recognizing the restaurant’s 50 years in business in the Town of Brookneal.Councilman Conner Francis, who was former employeeMoorefield at the Golden Skillet, presents her with the resolu tion.
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Red Hill Celebrates
On Sunday, June 19th, Red Hill provided a double-bonus observation of both Father’s Day and Juneteenth. And on Monday, July 4th, the living history site held a memorable Independence DaySunday,celebration.June19th turned out to be a double holiday, and Patrick Henry’s Red Hill hosted a celebration of both. The 19th of June is a holiday dating back to the end of the Civil War and recently made into an official U.S. holiday. Furthermore, the third Sunday in June is Father’s Day.
“We had a nice turnout,” remarked Takisha Fowlkes, Director of Community Engagement and Programming at Red Hill. “For Father’s Day, we had free admission for all fathers. We had a giveaway that was quite good, including a Red Hill hat, t-shirt, lanyard, coasters, post cards, and Mark Couvillon’s latest book, In Sickness and in Health: the Marriage of Patrick Henry and Sarah Shelton.”
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atrick Henry’s Red Hill has developed a reputation as not only an outstandingly curated American history site, but also as host site of excellent holiday special events. After some interruptions and modifications in the past couple of years caused by covid regulations, this summer Red Hill has returned to full-throttle special events.
Juneteenth observance at the historic site meant free admission
Music from The Brown Brothers had little Isla Cassada and her brother Lucas Cassada dancing on the lawn while Cary Perkins and Celeste Carrington enjoy some of the tasty refreshments for sale during the event.
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Father’s Day, Juneteenth, & Independence Day
The festivities kicked off at 3 p.m. Food trucks on hand throughout the day offered barbeque, hot dogs, French fries, kettle corn, Italian ice, and other treats. Country-rock duo the Brown Brothers performed on stage until 7 p.m. Since the event took place at a historic site of national significance, living history and tours of the buildings and grounds played an important part of the day. For the younger visitors, kids’ activities, games, and face painting provided them with entertainment in addition to the history.
While it is not uncommon for historical sites to include volunteers and historians dressed as historical personages, providing biographical information and giving a speech or tour, Red Hill enjoys a unique prestige in this category. Patrick Henry’s fifth great grandson, Patrick Henry Jolly, frequently portrays his ancestor at Red Hill events. For Independence Day, he recited the famous speech that provided a spark to the American Revolution, which concludes with the stirring phrase, “Give me liberty or give me death!” He also delivered a dramatic reading of the Declaration Juneteenth observances at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill included guided tours of the Quarter Place trail and enslaved cemetery (pictured), led by the founding father’s 5th great grandson, Patrick Henry Jolly.
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BROOKNEAL | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | 13 for everyone. Patrick Henry Jolly, “Patrick Henry’s fifth greatgrandson gave two tours of the Quarter Place trail and enslaved cemetery,” Fowlkes stated. The Juneteenth event started at 1 p.m. and lasted until 5 p.m. According to information posted on Red Hill’s Facebook page about Juneteenth, “Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. It is on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865, announcement of Union Army General Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas, which was the last state with institutional slavery. Today it is celebrated all over theApproximatelyworld.”
2,600 visitors joined in the Independence Day festivities in Brookneal at Red Hill on July 4. These visitors who opted to celebrate the 246th anniversary of our nation’s independence at the home of one of the founding fathers enjoyed plenty to see and do: tours of the plantation’s buildings and grounds, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, fireworks, and speeches by Patrick Henry’s descendant, Patrick Henry Jolly.
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Fowlkes reported that attendees included visitors from a wide range of places including California, Texas, North Carolina, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Washington, Ohio, New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, as well as people from all across Virginia, and even from overseas – as far away as Norway.
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Patrick Henry Jolly, 5th great-grandson of the founding father Patrick Henry, stirringly delivers his ancestor’s famous speech, concluding with the proclamation “Give me liberty, or give me death!”
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PHOTO CONTRIBUTED. said. “I just stuck with it through the years. I’ve seen a lot and been involved in a lot, but it’s all just a part of the job.” He served in Appomattox County for 29 years, moving up the ranks as he continued in the force.
STORY BY RACHEL BRANNING 48 years in law enforcement.
Brookneal Chief of Police Ricky Baldwin is retiring after 48 years in law enforcement. From the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office in 1974, to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, and for the last 12 years the Brookneal Police Chief, he has put in a lifetime of service to the area. Pictured is Baldwin at the beginning and end of his long career.
fter 48 years of serving in law enforcement, Town of Brookneal Chief of Police, Ricky Baldwin, is celebrating his retirement. Thursday, June 30, marked Baldwin’s final day of service, but his lifelong commitment to the communities he served has left a lasting legacy. “It’s been a long career, and I’ve loved all 48 years,” Baldwin said. “I’m going to miss it. It’s been a way of life for me for so manyBaldwin’syears.”career
began on July 1, 1974 in Appomattox County, at age“When18. I finished high school, I really never had any thoughts about going into law enforcement, but the local sheriff there in Appomattox County came to me and offered me the job,” Baldwin
With his job came difficult days and tough cases, but being able to help people find closure was a driving force for Baldwin throughout his “Youcareer.can’t change what happened in these cases, but you can help bring the families to some sort of closure, which has always been gratifying for me,” he remarked.
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the Central Virginia area began what they first called the Regional Homicide Squad, but they later changed the name to the Regional Investigative Squad,” he said. “It gave me the opportunity to work in a lot of other jurisdictions on major crimes, specifically homicides, throughout Central Virginia.”
“Just because I’m retiring doesn’t mean that I’m gone forever,” he said. “If there is anything that I can do to help anyone, I certainly will try to do that.”
“It’s always satisfying to be able to help people. I was able to work with people and try to draw different cases to a conclusion,” Baldwin explained. “There are so many things going on in this world and right here in this community, so I just do my best to figure out what’s going on, like a who-done-it kind of thing.”
Baldwin began working as the part time Chief of Police in the Town of Brookneal in 2010, and now, 12 years later, he’s cleaned off his desk and entered a life of retirement, but he wants the community to know that he is still there to help.
Baldwin says that he greatly appreciates the citizens in the Town of Brookneal for allowing him to serve in the role, noting that he has made so many friends in Brookneal.
“I just want to thank the community for all of their support over the years,” he said. “It’s been a pleasure for me to work this job and enjoy what I’m doing for so many years.”
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Now, as he has packed up his things and left his desk for the last time, Baldwin is just excited to get to spend more time with his wife, his children, and his grandchildren.
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Throughout his career, Baldwin served in Appomattox County, Campbell County, and most recently, the Town of Brookneal. He notes that the ability to help people was one of the most rewarding aspects of the job.
American Ninja Warrior STORY BY JEFFREY WESTBROOK
ELIZABETH MORRIS/NBC. or those that hit the buzzer at the end of the course advance to the semifinals. In the semifinals, the top 15 go on to Las Vegas. During the four finals rounds, only competitors who hit the buzzer move on to the next level, however many or few that may be.
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“It’s an obstacle course that athletes get invited to and get to run,” Singleton explained. “First there are qualifiers, then semifinals, and then four stages of finals in Vegas. So there’s a total of six courses that you could run.”
“It’s been a blessing,” he remarked. “This is my third season on theHowshow.”exactly does one get into something like this program? Singleton outlined his athletics background and how he got“Iinvolved.playedgolf my whole life growing up. My family owned and operated a golf course – Hat Creek. My grandpa built the course back in 1975. It was a farm that he decided to turn into a golf course.
osiah Singleton, a native of Brookneal, is competing in his third season of the NBC contest program, American Ninja Warrior. The show presents contestants with obstacle courses and chances to move on to higher levels of Thiscompetition.yearhe has successfully navigated through the regional contests and finished strong in the semifinals, which aired on July 25, to qualify for the finals.
Singleton noted that in the qualifier round, the top 30 contestants J Brookneal native Josiah Singleton, pictured, competes in his third season of the nationally broadcast NBC program, American Ninja Warrior.
Participants come from all over the country. The qualifiers are regional contests, and the semifinals include people from a wider area, and then the finals bring the top finishers to Las Vegas for a sort of national championship level.
Brookneal man advances to finals.
“My dad took it over and operated it for a long time. My brother took it over just this year. I’ve played since I was three years old.
“I had watched the show as a kid, and so I decided to train for it, and I got on the show. I used the time that I had previously spent on golf for training,” Singleton narrated. He has continued his studies while competing in the program, graduating in 2019. He continued on at Liberty for his master’s degree, and he is finishing up a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies, with an expected completion time of this December. In his first two seasons on the show, the scholar-athlete made it to the semifinal round. “I didn’t do so well last year: I fell on the balance. The year before, I missed going to Vegas by just a few spots,” Singleton remarked. This year in the semifinals, Singleton received the second best time of the night and went head-to-head against Evan Andrews on the All-New Power Tower with the hope to win the Safety Pass. By the conclusion of the event, Singleton had hit the buzzer first and won the Safety Pass. The Campbell county athlete enjoys the ongoing challenges of the contests. “They’re always coming up with new obstacles, new ways to push us and challenge us. Each year we’re seeing a new level of competition, a new level of athletes.”
“I went to Liberty University, and I played golf there. I stopped playing after two years there, but I still wanted to do something competitive.
Of course, how things turn out in the final round is top secret, and to find out how our local competitor fared, you will have to watch the show for yourselves. |
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While this year’s entire run of American Ninja Warriors has been completed, not all of it has aired yet. The episodes appear on NBC on Monday nights. “All of it has been taped, but not has all been revealed,” he added.
Even without reaching the finals in the first two years, Singleton found the experience extremely beneficial to his personal growth. “It’s been a very confirming thing for me, that my identity is not found in what I do – not in playing golf or in American Ninja Warrior; my identity is in Jesus Christ. Why I do what I do is to meet people and share the gospel,” he explained.
The website www.246themaintheatre.com, states, “Our theater is inclusionary, we are open to all people regardless of age, gender,
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rookneal has certainly seen many changes during the course of the past few years, especially due to the impacts of COVID-19, but 246 The Main Cultural Arts Theatre has continued to provide a strong focal point for the community.
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From left, the building of 246 The Main Cultural Arts Theatre sits at – logically enough – 246 Main Street in Brookneal. The organization it houses provides opportunities for the greater Brookneal area and all of Campbell County to participate in theatrical productions, art and dance classes, theatre camps, and other cultural opportunities. The cast of the 246’s Got Talent FUNdraiser in May is representative of the wide range of ages of participants in the theatre’s productions. On overleaf, a few of 246 The Main’s upcoming plays.
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She stated that she hopes to build and grow the theater over time with these ideas. This plan also includes the approaching 10-year anniversary celebration. With this milestone on the horizon, they are already dutifully planning encores of beloved past productions and the introduction of new events.
Located at 246 Main Street in Brookneal, 246 The Main Cultural Arts Theatre opened its doors in August 2014. The community theater seats 134, with a capacity of up to 225 for special events. Shows are performed on a thrust stage, with seating on three sides. It offers computerized lighting and sound systems.
Brookneal theatre invites community to take the stage
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STORY BY BELLA DUNN
challenges, theater is alive and well in Brookneal and constantly looking for new opportunities, including celebrations and concerts. As Davis remarked, “We are open to all kinds of things and ideas.”
A theatre for everyone The theatre invites the community to a large variety of activities that can appeal to everyone. The nonprofit theatre produces four to five live plays or musicals each year and strives to make sure everyone feels like they have a place.
“The arts are so crucial to our wellbeing and give us the ability to dream,” said Donnalynn Davis, the theater’s owner. She elaborated on how since the pandemic and the shutting down of businesses, that the theater has also worked hard to ensure everyone has access to the arts. The theatre’s leadership has provided this through low ticket prices and free and reduced scholarships.Despitethese
There are also a few special events such as a Christmas Disney Princess breakfast in December, Halifax County Public Schools sponsoring a gifted program, and a highly anticipated formal event where everyone could vote for their favorite actors/actresses by ballot. People can also rent the space for private events such as birthday parties, graduation parties, and company meetings. |
We believe in involving everyone who wants to experience theater!”
The theater is currently in the middle of staging Arsenic and Old Lace, a classic murder comedy. At the same time, they are preparing auditions for Closing Arguments, a dark comedy, and also Wrinkle Toes, which is the final installment in the Wrinkle Toes trilogy. All of these are original Main Cultural Arts Theatre productions.
They offer dramatic and musical productions, theater camps, painting classes, dance classes, writing workshops, vocal workshops, talent shows, and makeup classes. The productions demonstrate a high level of versatility.
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ethnicity, mental or physical challenges, religion, national origin, or life choices/preferences…
“Could I have made States?” Holt asked. “Could I have just set a personal record for myself, like in the mile? I will never know, because I didn’t follow through with this opportunity. Ensure you are not ending up telling yourself, ‘what if?’ and pay close enough attention to be ready for the first call of your own race.”
The top 10 students of William Campbell High School’s Class of 2022 receive special recognition during commencement.
As principal of your school, I am very proud of the men and women you have become,” Dabney Hanson told her graduating seniors. “Class of 2022, this is your moment. Revel in Hanson,it.”
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Though free from social distancing and other COVID-19-related restrictions in place at William Campbell’s 2021 graduation, Class Historian Olivia Hamlett acknowledged in her address the impact the pandemic has had on her and her classmates — and how that impact changed over their four years.
COVID-19 struck Valedictorian and Class President Sara Holt more personally: she contracted the virus last month, recovering in time for the Region 1B Track and Field Championships on May 25. After a personal best in the 1600-meter race, Holt admitted she didn’t pay attention to the announcements and missed the 800-meter race — her shot at a trip to the State Championship. This, she told her classmates, was a lesson in taking opportunities before they move out of reach.
From left: Kamryn Boyd, Curterria Miller, Nastassja Hamlett, Cody Snow, Holly Clark, Cali Driskill, Maeghan DeJarnette, Olivia Hamlett, Salutatorian Madison Roakes, and Valedictorian Sara Holt.
principal of William Campbell High School, was opening her school’s graduation at Liberty University’s Vines Center in Lynchburg. The Saturday, June 4, ceremony began at 4 p.m. and ran just under an hour from when students entered in the Processional to their departure in the Recessional.
Celebrates graduating seniors at Vines Center
“Our senior year became more normal, as sporting events were held regularly, and our class got to make a few final memories together, such as dressing up for our last Spirit Week, attending the Homecoming Parade, and enjoying our senior Prom with our closest friends,” Hamlett recalled.
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“Although we sit here today as our high school journey comes to an end, we will cherish the memories we made in the halls of William Campbell, (and) we look forward to the many new beginnings that life will bring us as we become adults.”
The Class of 2022 tosses their caps in the air just after William Campbell High School Principal Dabney Hanson formally confers their degrees during Saturday’s graduation ceremony.
The 50 graduates are headed to a variety of places: most are planning to attend college or a trade school, while others will join the workforce. Each graduate’s plans were read off as they received their diploma. When it was announced that James Muffley would be joining the United States Marine Corps, a proud “Ooh-rah!” echoed from the audience.
The faculty in attendance — which included Joyce Williams, who retires this year after 34 years with Campbell County School District — noted how much students have changed since they began high“It’sschool.very emotional,” remarked 12th Grade English teacher Shannon Hase. “I taught this class in ninth grade, actually, so I’ve seen them grow up quite a bit. But it’s exciting to see them take the next step towards their future.”
Additionally, Hanson identified students who studied at Campbell County Technical Center: Snow, Pool, My’Angel Elam, Elijah Hanson, Kayla Hubbard, William Kennon, Ethan Mason, and Ethan Neal.
In her speech, Salutatorian Madison Roakes compared herself and her fellow graduates to diverse gardens with unique foundations and“Asstories.said by Audrey Hepburn, ‘to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow,’” Roakes quoted. “Well, my classmates, we are tomorrow. Think carefully about which plants belong in your garden, and when others try to make you wither, show them just how much you can truly bloom.”
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During the ceremony, Hanson invited the top 10 students of the graduating class — Holt, Roakes, Hamlett, Maeghan DeJarnette, Cali Driskill, Holly Clark, Cody Snow, Nastassja Hamlett, Curterria Miller, and Kamryn Boyd — and the J. P. Stevens Award winners — Holt in both Mathematics and Science, Roakes in English, Snow in History, Noah Pool in Vocational, Miller in Foreign Language, Clark in Music, and Driskill in Music — to the stage for recognition.
Hanson also recognized the Early College Scholars, who earned at least 15 college credits and an Advanced Studies Diploma. They included Clark, DeJarnette, Holt, Roakes, Kaylee Rowland, Nastassja Hamlett, and Olivia Hamlett.
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24 | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | BROOKNEAL Valedictorian Sara Holt speaks to the 2022 WCHS graduating class during the ceremony Saturday.
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As a first generation college student, Roakes is exploring new territory. “I really hope to make my family proud to prove you can come from a low-income background and still make a good future for yourself.” Roakes shared that her background and her incredible support system taught her perseverance and the value of hard work.
There is so much that she loved about her school during her time at William Campbell. The only thing Roakes would have changed is to be more confident of what was ahead of her. “I wish I could tell the younger me that she’s worth so much more than she believes, and that the future has so much in store for her.”
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“My mom was absolutely my biggest fan throughout my academic career.” Roakes explained how her mother’s constant support helped her to be who she is today. She also got support from the community at William Campbell.
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Part of Roakes’ future is going to James Madison University. She plans on majoring in psychology and possibly pursuing graduate degrees such as a master’s or even a doctoral degree. She’s always enjoyed exploring the human mind, so this is an exciting prospective career path for her. In this way, she will be able to go deeper in her knowledge and understanding.
Roakes looks forward to continuing to work hard at James Madison, and she looks forward to what she will learn there. Because one of her biggest lessons as a salutatorian is that it is perseverance and not luck that makes the difference.
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Another exciting prospect is her joining the Marching Royal Dukes, which is a fun bonus to attending a college such as James Madison University.
The Class of 2022 salutatorian at William Campbell High School has worked hard for all the success she has gotten during her time in school. Roakes has excelled in everything from marching band to tennis. She has worked hard in all areas because she said, “I personally don’t believe in luck; rather that hard work and perseverance is what determines your success.” There were times she wanted to give up, but she kept pushing through to achieve her goals and move toward the future she desired.
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adison Roakes does not believe in luck.
“I definitely wouldn’t have made it through high school without those connections. And while our school may be small, I cherish that I can walk through the hallways and recognize every face I see.”
As well as having support at home, she developed a family at William Campbelll. “Being part of such a small school allowed more of a feeling of “family” and a closeness that you might not get to experience at a bigger school.” Holt said this was a similar feeling when she attended Governor’s School, because there were only 70 people in her graduating class. This ultimately made her relationship with her peers and teachers more personal in bothHoltenvironments.wantstocontinue her schooling and pursue a pre-med track by majoring in biology at the University of Virginia. She is also considering majoring in nursing to help set her up for when she makes a decision on which career to go into. As she goes into her future she also gives some advice from her past. “I would have liked to have stepped up to the plate a bit more and been more outgoing as a voice for change within the school.
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taying busy might seem like a barrier to success, but for Sara Holt, William Campbell High School Class of 2022 valedictorian, this was not the case.
I encourage the current students at William Campbell to do this, or to step out of their comfort zone to try, while they are still at WilliamEncouragingCampbell.”them to step out of their comfort zones is a perfect way to leave the school she has called home for the past few years, as she steps out of her own comfort zone. |
Balancing busy schedule, the key to success
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Holt started her participation in activities with marching band with the baritone and the sousaphone. She continued on with various sports such as cross country, indoor track, softball, and outdoor track. She has also kept busy by doing a few jobs on the side.
“Adding extracurriculars and a job, in addition to my academics, sort of gave me the opportunity to experience keeping a routine and adding a good level of accountability,” stated Holt. This strategy clearly seemed to work out for her because even through her busy schedule, she managed to finish on top. However, she did not accomplish this all on her own. Holt had the support system of her friends, teachers, and mother. In fact her mother was a main motivator through it all.
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“I would say my main inspiration is my mother, because she is such a strong, knowledgeable, and versatile person.” She says that her mother demonstrates the values and characteristics she wants to possess to become successful in life as well. “She would also remind me of how far I had come and how proud she was of me for trying my hardest no matter what.” This kind of encouragement got Holt through her time in school.
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Liberty Trunks
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Allow museum to go to schools
ne of the most memorable and impacting learning experiences for students is often a field trip to a historical site, and in our part of Central Virginia, we are blessed to have significant historical locales, such as Patrick Henry’s Red Hill. During the covid lockdowns, those opportunities abruptly ended. Since the students couldn’t come to Red Hill, the staff of Red Hill devised a way for Red Hill to go to the students. The Liberty Trunks project involves cases filled with lesson plans, books, games, DVDs, and activities. They also include free reproducible lesson plans and activities that the teachers and students can use and keep. By means of these materials, students could learn about the historical significance of founding father Patrick Henry, whether learning at home remotely or back in theEvenclassroom.though the lockdowns and covid restrictions thankfully are a thing of the past and schools have returned to normal, the Liberty Trunks are still in use and in high demand. Caitlin Curtis Olsen, Director of Education and Donor Systems at Red Hill, explained that with the ever-increasing cost of transportation, some schools, particularly in low-income areas, couldn’t afford the trip. And although students have been back in the classroom for the most
The Liberty Trunks, funded by a grant, allow for the museum to come to the school when the school students cannot go to the museum. These kits are chockablock full of lesson materials and activities to help bring history to life for students. Overleaf, a student tries her hand at penman ship with a feather quill pen during lessons from the Liberty Trunks.
The trunks are not limited to public school usage, as private schools may use them, too. One small private school teacher got one of the trunks and shared it with colleagues so that the all of the teachers in the school ended up using Perhapsit. a strong “selling point” in making the Liberty Trunks available to schools is that there is no charge for them.
“We can still educate about Patrick Henry within the confines of what they need,” Olsen pointed out. “We feel that any grade level could benefit from this curriculum. It can be read to a first grader, and high school students can learn from it, as well.”
Thanks to a grant, area schools may use them for four weeks for free. The staff of Red Hill will even deliver the trunks to schools in the area. Schools in Pittsylvania, Campbell, Charlotte, and Appomattox Counties as well as the City of Danville have availed themselves of this learning opportunity. The grant covers schools in Lynchburg, too, but so far there has not been any demand from that district yet.
“My background is in education, so I understand” the importance of those elements for the teachers, she added. “Teachers don’t need to cancel their own lessons; they can just supplement them with the trunks’ material.”
As a way to make the material blend more seamlessly into school curriculum, the Red Hill Staff has geared the Liberty Trunk lessons to fit into the fourth grade Virginia History SOLs, complete with the relevant SOL codes. The materials can assist “the teachers to help students retain relevant information for the SOLs,” Olsen noted.
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PHOTOS COURTESY RED HILL. part over the last couple of years, various temporary closures or quarantines meant that some schools couldn’t take days outside of school to go on a trip.
Olsen told about one teacher from a private school in western North Carolina who while visiting Red Hill learned of the Liberty Trunks program. He wanted to take a trunk to use it at his school, but the grant would not fund the cost of retrieving the case from out of state. He agreed to cover the postage cost himself, and so he went home with one of the trunks. That incident raises the point that the trunks can go through the U.S. Postal Service, so schools farther away who could pay the postage would be able to use the trunks.
The only thing that the Red Hill Staff asks of the teachers in return is to complete a brief, 10-question survey. “We want to know what helped, what didn’t, and what recommendations the teachers have,” Olsen stated. “We use the results for [informing] the grant provider, so the teachers’ feedback is important to us.”
By mid spring, Red Hill started seeing more school and homeschool groups coming back to take in-person tours of the historic site. There were groups visiting most Fridays in April, Olsen observed, including LCA and a homeschooling coop, as well as several schools from Pittsylvania County – the latter for whom the visit was free thanks to a grant which that district has.
There are five Liberty Trunks total, and it is not unusual for all five trunks to be out at various schools at one time.
It is often said that many people fail to visit the sites of historical or cultural significance in their own backyard, even if they have lived there for years. That is a shame, and if you live anywhere near Red Hill, it is definitely a place to be sure to Ifvisit.you are a teacher who would like to bring your students to Red Hill on a field trip but can’t for one reason or another, a Liberty Trunk might just be the perfect solution for you. Contact Caitiln Olsen at Red Hill via email: caitlin@redhill.org or telephone at (434) 376-2044, or visit the Red Hill website and Facebook page for more information about the Liberty Trunks and other educational opportunities through Red Hill. |
Youngest Councilman
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Appointed to Brookneal Town Council
onner J. Francis, a 24-year-old Brookneal native, was selected to replace Richard Adams on the Town of Brookneal Council. Francis is a graduate of HamptonSydney College in Hampton Sydney, VA. Francis was deeply involved in student government, and while Chairman of the Student Government he handled $2.5 million throughout his four year college career.
“The roots go very deep,” he said. His career in politics includes internships with various statesmen such as former Representatives Robert Hurt, Tom Garrett, Denver Riggleman, and Senator Marco Rubio.
When asked how he got involved in local government, he responded, “It was the right place at the right time.”
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Public service has always been a dream of Francis, and he noted that his grandparents were very active in the Brookneal community.
Francis has always been well known in his community and was taken under the wing of former Brookneal Mayor Champ Nowlin. Nowlin passed away in December of 2021, which led to Richard Adams becoming his successor. When Adams became Mayor, it left an empty seat on the Brookneal Town Council. Francis’ name came up to be Adam’s successor on the town council, and Francis was officially sworn in earlier this year.
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Francis’ mission as a councilman is to promote the town of Brookneal as a public servant and not as a politician. “The word politician has a negative connotation; I want the people to look at me as a servant and not a politician,” he stated. Part of his plan is to promote the town via social media. He went on to say that he hopes to see more people his age and younger attend meetings and become more involved in the town of Brookneal.
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