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Vol. 29, No. 6 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | June 13, 2012
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Glascock and Pursel lead Lee-Davis class
LEE-DAVIS 7 p.m. June 16 VCU Siegel Center
By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com
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nna Jane Glascock, with a grade point average of 4.69, is the valedictorian for the 2012 Class at Lee-Davis High School. Salutatorian is Bethany Pursel, who graduates with a 4.69 GPA. The daughter of Jeanya and Mat Wylie of Mechanicsville, Anna is a member the International Baccalaureate Diploma program. She also is a member of the Beta Club, National Honor Society, French Club, Young Democrats Club and gymnastics team. She plays the cello in the L-DHS Orchestra. Anna was a cheerleader her freshman and sophomore years at Lee-Davis.
Photos courtesy of Jessica Robertson Photographic Artistry
Anna Jane Glascock, left, and Bethany Pursel, with grade point averages of 4.69 and 4.347, have been named valedictorian and salutatorian at Lee-Davis High School for the Class of 2012.
In the community, she is involved with Miracles in Motion, a dance program for children with disabilities. She also is part of a competitive dance company at the Ann
Catherine Cross School of Dance. In the fall, she will be attending VCUarts and will double major in dance and choreography and biol-
ogy, with a focus in physical therapy. As she prepares to graduate, Anna said, “I just want to say that, without the support of my parents and friends and my dance teachers, I would have never been able to stay focused and achieve such a major accomplishment. Also, the IB faculty at Lee-Davis High School has been amazing and has had such a huge influence on my life. Best wishes to all of the teachers and to the Class of 2012 as we begin a whole new chapter in our lives.” Bethany, the daughter of Matthew and Wendy Pursel of Mechanicsville, is the cofounder of the Lee-Davis Prayer Club. She is a member of the Wind Ensemble and serves as alto saxophone section leader. Her musical
see LEE-DAVIS, pg. 4
Wanted: a few good volunteers for the festival Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com How would you like to be a part of one of the most popular events in Hanover? The Hanover Tomato Festival is looking for a few good men and
women to assist on Saturday July 14, at Pole Green Park located at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. With more than 40,000 attendees expected and a fun day of games, rides, crafters, artisans, tomatoes and food planned, the Hanover Tomato
Festival Committee and Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department need extra hands to make it all happen. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: traffic control, tomato see FESTIVAL, pg. 4
Photo courtesy of Mark Maters
Sabrina Maters Markham loved being a mom to Aiden, 7, and Heath, 3, her family told The Local. The 30-year-old died in what has been called a domestic incident on June 2. Her estranged husband faces charges.
Family: victim loved her sons By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com An account known as “Sabrina’s Boys” has been set up to help Sabrina Maters Markham’s sons Aiden and Heath. The boys, 7 and 3, lost their mother on Saturday, June 2, to what has been determined as an act of domestic violence. The 30-year-old died as the result of gunshot wounds; the accused is her estranged husband Ryan P. Markharm, 33, of the 7400 block of Colts Neck Road in Mechanicsville. The incident took place in the 8200 block of Candleberry Drive in Mechanicsville. Last week, Sabrina’s brother,
“Sabrina was — first and foremost — a wonderful, caring mother to her two beautiful boys.” MARK MATERS Sabrina Maters Markham’s brother
Mark Maters, representing the family, talked about his sister and her children. “Sabrina was — first and foremost — a wonderful, caring mother to her two beautiful boys,” Mark said. “She was see SONS, pg. 5