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CONGRATULATING 2012 GRADUATES PAGES 9-16
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Marshall offers incoming freshmen free workshops Incoming freshmen can fasttrack their college success during free summer workshops at Marshall University. The Summer Bridge Program consists of two sessions of workshops designed to give incoming students the fundamentals they need for college success. English and math classes will be taught by full-time faculty. “The academic and career success of our students is of primary importance to us,” said Dr. Gayle Ormiston, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs. “Our Summer Bridge Program is one way we can ensure that we are giving our newest students the leg up they need to be prepared for the rigors of college before classes even start.” Session One will run from June 25 through July 6 (with no meeting on July 4). Session Two will run from July 23 through August 2. Classes will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday on the Huntington and South Charleston campuses and at the Mid-Ohio Valley Center in Point Pleasant. The Summer Bridge Program is free to incoming freshmen who have been admitted to Marshall for the fall of 2012, have paid their enrollment deposit and meet workshop entry guidelines. Seating is limited and registration is required. For more information, call 304-696-3646 or e-mail recruitment@marshall.edu.
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l Volume 114 l Issue 24
2012 WV State Track & Field Meet
State Champion 4X800 meters relay team (7:55.91) on the awards stand. Left to Right: David Jobe, Mason Dino, Tyler Salmons, Brian Lawhon. Photo by Jim Parsons. By Jim Parsons For The Cabell Standard
It was a beautiful week-end (May 18-19) at Charleston's Laidley Field, host to the annual high school State Track & Field Meet. Jefferson High captured
the AAA team championship title, followed by Cabell Midland as state runner-up. A total of 27 teams competed. Midland junior, Jacob Burcham, broke his 3200 meters record (9:11.29), with a sub 9 minute time of 8:57.73. This is
Pictured is Jacob Burcham at the finish line of his 8 lap record setting performance in the 3200 meters. (8:57.73). Photo by Jim Parsons. the first time in West Virginia history that anyone has gone under 9 minutes. The old record, 9 minutes and 9 seconds, had stood for
29 years. A very unusual occurrence in SEE TRACK ON PAGE 7
Cabell County 4-H Foundation announces sponsorship of Summer Food Program for Cloverbud Day Camp The Cabell County 4-H Foundation announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Cloverbud Day Camp (ages 5-8) June 5-8, 2012 at the Cabell County 4-H Camp on Booten Creek Road in Barboursville. In accordance with Federal
law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call, toll free, 866-632-9992 (voice). Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay at 800877-8339 or 800-845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer. Breakfast and Lunch are open to all children, ages 18 years and under, who would like to participate. Meals will be served Tuesday thru Friday, June 5-8. Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and Lunch at 12:00 noon.
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