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Vol. 29, No. 3 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | May 23, 2012
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Spiers and Crawford Memorial Day Program set lead Hanover class
HANOVER 8:30 a.m. June 16 VCU Siegel Center
By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com
W
ith a grade point average of 4.69, Blake Spiers leads the Hanover High School Class of 2012 as valedictorian. Brenna Crawford, with a 4.64 GPA, is the salutatorian. Hanover High’s commencement exercises will get underway at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, at the Siegel Center at VCU in Richmond. The son of Terry and Scott Spiers of Mechanicsville, Blake will enter Johns Hopkins University to pursue a degree in neuroscience. At Hanover, he is a member of the varsity baseball team, Beta Club, National Honor Society and SODA (Student Organization for Developing Attitudes).
Photos courtesy of Scott Spiers and Jessica Robertson Photographic Artistry
Blake Spiers, left, and Brenna Crawford, with grade point averages of 4.69 and 4.64, have been named valedictorian and salutatorian at Hanover High School for the Class of 2012.
His time at Hanover High, Blake said, “has been more than just a learning experience for myself. The past four years hold a firm, influential spot in my life and have prepared me for my next step of preparing for my future.”
Brenna, the daughter of David and Sheila Crawford of Mechanicsville, is a member of the National Honor Society, National Beta Club, HHS Book Club, HHS SODA and HHS Hawk Ambassador Program.
In the community, she volunteers 15 hours monthly to the Woodside Equine Clinic. She also volunteers every second Sunday at her church’s service for 3- and 4year-olds in God’s Garden at the Mechanicsville Christian Center. She is an assistant leader in a mentoring program for fourth grade girls, Girls Ministries, at the church. She also volunteers as an assistant teacher in the middle school girls’ Sunday School class at church. Brenna will be attending the University of Virginia in the fall, where she will pursue an undergraduate degree in biology with a minor in studio art, sign language or chemistry. “I would then like to attend Veterinary School and become a wildlife veterinarian. I am particularly interested in the protection and medical care of endangered birds and large felines.”
ReeseStrong gears up for cornhole fundraiser ReeseStrong Childhood Cancer Foundation and Marty’s Grill are teaming up once again for Cornhole & Rock N Roll, to be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 9. A 64-team cornhole tournament and live music with five bands will highlight the event.
Organizers said last year’s event was “a huge success, drawing hundreds that came out to support the ReeseStrong Foundation.” They expect a larger crowd this year. For more information, go to www.reesestrong. org/cornhole-and-rock-n-roll/.
The public is invited to attend the Hanover Memorial Day Program being held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 28, at the Hanover Veterans Memorial at Hanover Wayside Park on U.S. 301. Veterans who gave their life defending their country and those who are currently serving our country to insure our freedom will be honored. The Laying of the Memorial Wreath will be escorted by Commander James Kickler, Sean Davis and David Jennings of American Legion Post 175 in
Mechanicsville. Brig. Gen. Stephen L. Huxtable, retired, Virginia Army National Guard. will be the guest speaker. Other honored guests include: the Hanover Concert Band; Glenn Hawkins, retired United States Air Force chaplain, Grace United Family Church in Mechanicsville; Jimmie L. Edwards, American Legion Post 29, Danville, singing the National Anthem; members of VFW Post see MEMORIAL, pg. 4
Hanover Concert Band to perform at War Memorial Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Hanover Concert Band will perform a special Memorial Day Weekend The event is free and the Concert of patriotic selections at the Virginia War Memorial public is invited to attend. at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May “This is a wonderful 27, in the E. Bruce Heilman opportunity for friends and Amphitheater on the see BAND, pg. 4 Memorial grounds.