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On top of the world
Hurricane High School defeated Washington and Riverside in the state baseball tournament to clinch its first title since 2002. Photo by Jack Withrow.
Hurricane wins first state baseball title since 2002 By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com
CHARLESTON – For the Hurricane baseball team, a welcome breakthrough in the regional round became a championship breakout in the state tournament. After edging Cabell Midland and blowing out Nitro to win an elusive Region 4 trophy, the Red-
skins followed that same pattern at Appalachian Power Park, dispatching Washington in the Class AAA semifinal and Riverside in the final to earn the program’s second title. Hurricane didn’t so much defeat its five postseason opponents as it suffocated them, allowing five total runs in six games on its way to duplicating what only the 2002 squad had accomplished in school
history. “We came out here and showed everyone we’re the best team in the state,” junior catcher Tate Brock said. “Coming into this season we had a lot of people who didn’t think we would make it out of regionals, so we had a lot of motivation. “We wanted to come out here and show everyone what we’re made of.”
Hurricane’s 9-2 triumph over surprising Riverside on a sunny, hot Saturday afternoon may have put an exclamation point on its triumphant spring, but the relative ease of the victory contrasted with the difficult route needed to reach that point. Although the Redskins (29-7) were ranked at or near the top of the Class AAA poll all season, getting
past 2013 state-runner up Midland and red-hot Washington (23-5) proved to be high hurdles indeed. “For as good of a group as we had, we could just as easily not be here,” said sixth-year Hurricane coach Bryan Sutphin. “They were doubted all year, and I think that helped them. They were hungry. See HURRICANE, Page 8
Commission upholds zoning decision, approves costs By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com Putnam County commissioners upheld the recommendations of the planning commission by approving an amended sign ordinance and rejecting a zoning application for the Teays Valley area. Commissioners also added $115,000 in savings to the county’s budget by changing
insurance providers. During Tuesday’s meeting commissioners unanimously approved Brickstreet’s bid via Payne & Garlow of $263,542 to provide workers compensation to county workers. They also approved becoming a member of the West Virginia Counties Risk Pool and accepting the bid of $221,359 for property and casualty insurance. Brian Donat, county manager, said the
monetary savings resulted because the county received multiple proposals. “We solicited more proposals this year in hopes of reducing our costs,” Donat said. “It is less than years past.” Commissioner Andy Skidmore said via telephone that while there was a difference in pricing with property and casualty quotes between the different proposals, the workers compensation cost portion was similar.
“I’ve looked at it as two separate parts, property and casualty and workers comp,” Skidmore said. “For coverage wise and pricing I don’t see why there is any reason why we cannot go with the county risk pool. I didn’t see any difference in the workers comp part with Payne & Garlow and the risk pool.” Commissioner Joe Haynes said it wasn’t
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Poca High School science students Taylor Cox, Maria Cook, Rianna Kern, and Logan Reedy patiently wait for elelementary students to visit their experiment station. Chloe Sergent placed second in the Youth Fiddle Contest and Austin Lewis placed second in the Youth Flat Pick Guitar contest at the annual Vandalia Gathering.
Freshmen finish second at festival By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com The talent of two Hurricane High School freshmen earned the pair top finishes at Charleston’s Vandalia Gathering. Chloe Sergent placed second in the Youth Fiddle Contest, and Austin Lewis placed second in the Youth Flat Pick Guitar contest. They both are members of the Red Hot Show Choir band and will perform during Hurricane’s July 4th celebration at Valley Park. Sergent has been playing for just 18 months. She placed third in the contest last year. “I didn’t think I had a talent for music until I was 12,” she said. “Basically I picked up the violin and started playing.” Shortly after discovering her talent for music she started taking lessons from Cathy Grant in St. Albans. Grant told Sergent about the Vandalia Gathering on the Capitol grounds and encouraged her to attend. “The music at the festival really inspired me,” she said. “I got to meet a lot of new people.” Lewis picked up a guitar a couple years ago and started playing it. He said his love of music came from his family. “My dad and grandpa always played,” he said. “It was my grand-
father who got me into bluegrass. He won first in the fiddle contest in 1978.” Lewis said he didn’t practice for his first year in the youth division competition. “I just picked some songs I knew well and winged it,” he said with a smile. “It was a blast.” Among the pair’s favorite parts of the Vandalia Gathering were listening to other musicians perform and the jam sessions. “I got together with other performers after the competition and played five or six songs,” Sergent said. Lewis added, “I really enjoyed hearing the other performers and got the chance to play with some afterwards.” Both plan to continue to keep music prominent in their future. “I want to take music theory, learn to read music and study classical guitar,” Lewis said. “I’d love to put together a band and play some gigs.” Sergent said that she also wants to study music theory. “I play by ear,” she said. “I want to learn to read music.” While Sergent is still considering whether or not she’ll compete next year in the open division, Lewis said he will. “It was a lot of fun,” he said.
Poca High School hosts Lab Day More than 1,000 elementary school students attended a lab day at Poca High School. Students from Confidence, Rock Branch, Poca, Hometown and Teays Valley Christian schools attended. Poca High students had different stations set up with experiments, activities, and demonstrations. The Poca Science Department organized the event.
Above, Cody Sellars holds a lizard. He talked to students about its habitat. Below, Chase Bailey and Madi Cottrill talk about animals with the students. Photos by Meghan Stevens
Poca High School student Erin Carnefix pours from a two-liter during the student event.
Putnam County all-state softball players The following high school soft- Second Team ball players were named allBuffalo senior infielder Noell state. Dingess Hurricane junior pitcher Emily First Team Davis Buffalo senior pitcher Chelsey Poca sophomore utility player Parkins (Class A co-captain) Tori Ward Buffalo junior pitcher Ali BurWinfield junior utility player dette (Class A co-captain) Kenna Markham Buffalo senior outfielder Katie Higginbotham Special Mention Hurricane senior outfielder AdBuffalo junior outfielder Olivia die Fullen Dunn Hurricane junior utility player Buffalo sophomore catcher Courtney Rogers Chase Christy Hurricane junior infielder Madi Hurricane sophomore outfielder Casto Amber Null
Poca freshman catcher Casey Skeens Winfield senior outfielder Ally Funk Honorable Mention Buffalo senior infielder Katie Allen Buffalo senior outfielder Paige Roush Hurricane junior infielder Cassi Sargent Hurricane sophomore infielder Maddie Hebb Poca freshman infielder Sarah Fisher
The Putnam Standard Quilting classes John Henson Center, Putnam County, offers a quilting class from 8:30 – 11 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Come join the fun. Putnam County Summer Backpack Feeding Program The Teays Valley Church of the Nazarene needs help from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 14 preparing meal boxes for Putnam County’s Summer Backpack Feeding program. For more information call United Way 1-800-540-8659. Mount Vernon Baptist to host Erik Estrada, “Uncommon” film Actor and filmmaker Erik Estrada is scheduled to be at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 6 p.m., Sunday, June 15, for a showing of his latest film, “Uncommon.” The Rev. Ron McClung, senior pastor of Mount Vernon Baptist, said, “We invite area teens and their parents to attend this event and see the topics addressed in this movie and how the subjects may be applicable to their young lives.” Mount Vernon Baptist Church is located at 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, near Exit 39 (Teays Valley) off Interstate 64. Estrada was a member of the cast of the popular television program, “CHiPs,” and appeared with Pat Boone in the movie, “The Cross and the Switchblade.” Free diabetes education classes in June The Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC) program is providing several opportunities for people with Medicare who have diabetes, their families and caregivers to participate in free diabetes education classes in June.
Community Calendar Upcoming classes include: Buffalo Nutrition Center, 48 Wrights Lane, 11:30 a.m. June 16, 23 and 30. Facility contact: Debby Easter, 304-937-3352. Hometown Nutrition Center, 40 First Ave. N., 11:30 a.m. June 18. Facility contact: Debby Easter, 304-586-2745. To register call 304-346-9864 Ext. 3225. Free Infant Care classes in Scott Depot Teays Valley Church of God is hosting a free Infant Care Class from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, June 16. This class is open to all firsttime moms who are currently expecting. The class will be facilitated by a NICU nurse and other seasoned childcare professionals. Participants will receive a “starter kit” with gifts for their baby. Space is limited to the first 10 registrants. Call 304-757-9222 to register. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 6979 Teays Valley Road in Scott Depot, just east of exit 40 off I-64 Buffalo Church of God Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School with the theme Weird Animals - Where Jesus’ Love Is One of a Kind will be held 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. nightly Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20. Activities include Bible lessons, songs, crafts, and games. Classes for nursery to middle school age. For information contact Pastor Jake Eldridge or Debbie Nease at 304-937-3447. A special kick-off event will take place 7 p.m., Saturday, June 14. Special guest Spiderman will be at the Buffalo Church of God to share and interact with young children, men and women.
June Birthdays!! Happy Birthday to ALL Ray E. Nichols Claire Hoyt Lynwood Adkins - June 12 Shari Fleming Brenda Foster Grant Hayden Morine Hayden Patricia Hopkins Ralph Hutchinson Sharon Thompson Wesley Thompson Alice Casey Mallory Jarrell Jessi Pierson Steve Burcham Barbara Brooks Brian Jarrell Patricia Jarvis Martha Jenkins Tarish Johnson Hana Jones
Billy Kinder Greg Lipscomb Susan Lipscomb Deborah Manning Barbara Mayes HIldred Vernaye Maynard Ronnie Mayes Charles McElfish Cledith Meadows Nancy Melton Curtis Moore Vicki Mullins Marion Neal Happy Anniversary Heath and Sherry Bundy Wooten celebrate their 26th anniversary on June 18.
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Subjects such as always do the right thing, never give up, help people in need and addressing bullying issues will be discusseD. A picture signing session and a time to get photos will be held. Assembly of God Vacation Bible School Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 121 Mill Road, Hurricane invites kids ages 4-11 to the SonTreasure Island Vacation Bible School, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20. To register call the church office at 304-562-3074. Advanced registrations will receive bonus tokens for prizes. Swim Lessons Wave Pool/County Pool Swim lessons will be held at the Valley Park Wave Pool in Hurricane and County Park Pool in Eleanor. Classes are Monday thru Thursday with Friday as make-up day. Morning class June 16-26, 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.; evening class July 7-17, 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.; and morning class July 28 – Aug., 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. For information or to register for the Wave Pool lessons call the Park office at 304-562-0518 Ext. 10 or 11 or Wave Pool at 304-5622355. To register for the County Park Pool call 304-586-3539 or the Town of Eleanor at 304-586-2319. Blenko Glass WV Day celebration Blenko Glass will celebrate West Virginia Day by offering a special glass piece during a “Happy after Hours Event” from 7 - 9 p.m. Friday, June 20. Saturday, June 21 the celebration continues at 8 a.m. with 151 “Event Pieces” available, limited to one per person. Greenhouse of Teays Valley announces June events Upcoming events at The Greenhouse of Teays Valley include: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, 7 p.m. June 20 and 21, cost $45;
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Sushi Class, 6 p.m. June 24, cost $35; Uncork & Create, 6 p.m. June 26, cost $45. All events require RSVP to 304-397-6316. Winfield United Methodist Vacation Bible School Join Winfield United Methodist Church as members discover God’s love at “SonTreasure Island VBS.” The event runs from 6-8:30 p.m. June 23-27. Call the church to register at 304-586-3795 or visit www.winfieldumc.net for more information. Hurricane VFD Carnival Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department carnival will be Tuesday, June 24 to Saturday, June 28 at Hurricane High School. For more information call 304-562-5896. Aqua zumba The Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is having aqua zumba classes at Waves of Fun Waterpark from 7:15 – 8:00 p.m. June 18, 25, and July 2, 23, 30. Cost is $7.00 per class. To register call 304-562-2355. Putnam County Fair Idol Contest Interested in showcasing your singing talent? Enter Putnam County Fair’s first annual Idol Contest. Categories are: Preteen Idol, ages 8-12; Teen Idol, ages 13-19; and Adult Idol, ages 20 and over. For information and registration form visit www.putnamcountyfairwv.com. Check/money order and form must be postmarked by June 30. Great Teays 4 on the Fourth Run The Great Teays 4 on the Fourth Run and Gene Miller 1-mile Fun Run/Walk begins 8 a.m., July 4 at Valley Park (Wave Pool) Hurricane. Cost is $20, pre-registration with t-shirt; $25, race day (sizes based on availability); $10, 1-mile fun run/walk.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the West Virginia National Guard’s Gold Star Family program. Questions contact bposey@ suddenlink.net or magsmum30@ gmail.com. Registration also available online at TriStateRacer. com. Originally put on by the Great Teays Running Club 39 years ago as a six mile race, this is the oldest road race in Putnam County. It has been run as a 5 mile race, a 6 mile race, 5K race and a 10K race with the last several years as a 5K. The race was moved to July 4th to become part of the City of Hurricane’s celebration. Buffalo July 4th celebration Buffalo’s July 4th celebration begins at 8 a.m. with a 5K walk/ run starting at Town Hall. For information about the 5K call 304-937-2714. Events include food and crafts booths all day; a parade at 1 p.m.; live music 2-10 p.m. with gospel, bluegrass, country and rock; inflatables 2-8 p.m. and fireworks at 10 p.m. Information contact 304-9372452 or 304-545-2023. Karate classes Isshinryu Karate classes 6 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for ages five to adult at the Hurricane Valley Community Center. Cost is $35 per month. Call 304562-0518 Ext. 10 for information. Zumba classes The Putnam County Parks & Recreation offers Zumba aerobic dance classes 7-8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; and 4–5 p.m. Sundays. Classes are held at the Commons located at the Valley Wave Pool. Cost is $5 per class. To sign up call the park office at 304-562-0518 Ext.10.
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Eleanor hosts Homestead Days this weekend The town of Eleanor will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Homestead Days this weekend. Eleanor City Council member Eric Blankenship is the founder of the annual event. “We used to hold a picnic for the town’s residents every five years,” he said. “My goal was to create an annual event for Eleanor. In 2009 we came up with Homestead Days and have had it every year since.” Homestead Days is held the second weekend in June every year. All of the events are free to the public. It is funded by Eleanor’s City Council. “This is our way of giving back to the citizens of Eleanor,” Blankenship said. He said the event started out a little differently. “We started with a three day festival but realized we needed to cut back,” he said. It is now a Friday night and all day Saturday event and has become popular with our residents.” Blankenship also hopes that the event helps draw recognition for the town statewide. “I want more people to know about Eleanor, where we are located,” he said. “The event continues to grow with more and more people attending every year.”
Schedule Friday - June 13 6 – 9 p.m. Cruise In with DJ 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. Live band - Charlie Absten & Distant Thunder at the gazebo Saturday - June 14 Noon - Parade (Lineup 11:30 a.m. at the industrial park) 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kids FunZone blow ups & water slides 2 – 4 p.m. Live music - Offering (gospel) at the gazebo 5 – 7 p.m. Free Pig Roast at shelter No. 5 6 – 8 p.m. Live music at the gazebo with The Daniel Harrison Band
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County From Page 1 the first time the county was approached by West Virginia Counties Risk Pool. “I think this is something we should have done several years ago,” he said. “The risk pool has always been cheaper on the property and casualty but the commission wanted to stay local if we could. “That is one of the main reasons we chose to stay with Brickstreet and Payne & Barlow for workers comp.” With the addition of Putnam County as a member of West Virginia Counties Risk Pool, its membership increased to 43 of the state’s 55 counties. Commissioners also held two public hearings for the Putnam County Planning Commission on Tuesday. John Butterworth, planner with the Putnam County Office of Planning and Infrastructure, presented the applications to commissioners. The first application and public hearing involved rezoning property from R-1: single-family residential to C-1: suburban commercial district. The properties are located at 1006 and 1012 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane next to Tractor Supply and Speedway. Butterworth told county commissioners that the planning commission held its own public hearing for the application on May 27. A number of residents from the area voiced their concerns at the meeting, he said. The residents expressed concern about an increase in traffic, the safety of children and the impact of commercial development on an already troubled storm waste water system. Timothy Spradling was also at the first meeting and listed several reasons why the planning commis-
sion should consider rezoning the land. Among the things included an increase in county tax revenue, providing employment opportunities, development of water retention systems and the proximity to other commercial development. Based on the public input and the location of the property in a partially residential area, the planning commission denied Spradling’s rezoning application. Butterworth presented the application and recommendation to the county. However before commissioners had the opportunity to discuss Spradling addressed those present. “After the planning commission meeting on May 27 my wife and I decided we shared the same concerns and issues as the Putnam County Planning Commission and residents living adjacent to our property,” Spradling said. “We feel at this time it is in everyone’s interest that we respectively request the withdraw of the rezoning application today so these matters can be addressed properly.” Residents Beth Pitzer, Joseph Amos and Linda Tennant also spoke during the county’s public hearing. They presented commissioners with signed petitions and asked commissioners to accept the recommendation of the planning commission and the decision of Spradling to withdraw his application. “I want to thank Mr. Spradling and his wife for listening to the neighbors,” Amos said. Haynes said while the goal of the county’s land use plan is to encourage development the commission also has to take other matters into consideration. “We have to minimize the impact on our residential develop-
ments that are already there and protect their health and safety,” he said. “As such I say this application does not protect the health and safety of the residents and vote that it be disapproved. “But since it is already with drawn that is a moot point.” The second application and public hearing involved a zoning text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for the Zoned Unincorporated Areas of Putnam County. Specifically the application asked commissioners to amend the definition of terms of “sign, animated” and “sign, changeable copy” and to include the standards for electronic changeable message signs and to include schools as a unique land use. Butterworth said that the Scott Depot Christ Fellowship submitted the application. Commissioners unanimously approved the requested change in definition and added schools as a unique land use. President Steve Andes spoke about electronic billboards. “If possible in the future I’d like to revisit the use of electronic billboards in the area,” he said. In other business: * Commissioners unanimously approved reappointing the following members to Putnam County boards: Lee Casto to the Historic Landmarks Commission, Kenneth Tucker to the Solid Waste Authority Board, William Brown to the Building Commission, and Bill Motsinger to the Putnam County Development Authority. * The next regular meeting of the Putnam County Commission is scheduled for 9 a.m. June 24 at the Putnam County Courthouse.
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Winfield to send Turner, Hunt to North-South Football Classic
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Hurricane hands out awards
By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com Winfield will be well represented when 73 graduating high school football players don helmets and pads for the annual North-South Classic on June 21. The game provides some of the best prep talent in West Virginia one last opportunity to play for school and personal pride. The Generals’ Nick Hunt and Chris Turner have been selected to play for Team South at Charleston’s Laidley Field. Turner, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound receiver/running back/defensive back, has committed to play at Shepherd University after a senior season that earned him special mention on the 2013 Class AAA all-state team, as well as first-team honors in the Mountain State Athletic Conference. The dual-threat offensive weapon accumulated 434 yards receiving and 379 yards on the ground, totaling 19 touchdowns altogether in his senior year. “Teams paid a lot of attention to him, so we had to get creative to get the ball in his hands,” Winfield coach Craig Snyder said. “There are only so many touches you can get, and he made the most of them. You can coach a guy, but you can’t help someone be as athletically superior as Chris is.” Turner said his intensity, coupled with his ability to out-jump defenders and break tackles, made him one of the state’s most prolific scorers last fall. When asked about his spot in the North-South Classic, Turner listed two aspects he’s anticipating the most. “The opportunity to start friendships with kids from other schools,” he said, “and getting the chance to compete and showcase my talents against the best players in the state.” While Turner will continue playing football at the college level, Hunt will call it a career after the North-South Classic. The 6-1, 230-pounder played both sides of the line for Winfield, seeing extensive time at defensive end as well as offensive guard. Hunt especially excelled as a
Nick Hunt (No. 72) was selected along with Chris Turner to play for Team South Saturday evening. Turner has committed to play at Shepard University. defender, racking up 39 solo tackles and 15 assists. Seven of those tackles went for a loss, including six quarterback sacks. Like Turner, Hunt was also a special mention on the all-state list, in addition to being second-team all-conference. “Nick was very impressive,” Snyder said. “He was by far our most consistent (defensive) lineman, but he played both ways more than anyone on our team. He’s always very physical and he’s a weight-room warrior. It didn’t matter who we played, he was strong.” Although Hunt’s play attracted the attention of several college coaches, he has chosen to focus on academics when he attends West Virginia University. Snyder called it “a mature decision,” even though he noted Hunt could definitely handle the NCAA game. The North-South Classic will feature players from 45 schools, with Winfield being one of 21 programs to have two or more selected. “It’s a testament to the impact Chris and Nick had on our season,” Snyder said. “We weren’t a playoff team, so it’s based more on their individual stats. It speaks to their hard work.”
Turner credited his coach for nominating both him and Hunt for the honor of taking the field with the rest of West Virginia’s best. “Coach Snyder promoted us very well,” Turner said. “I think we both proved ourselves on the field … and opened some eyes. I’m very grateful and looking forward to strapping up and playing one last time with (Hunt).” Players chosen for the NorthSouth Classic will begin practicing June 15 at West Virginia State University, with the game kicking off at 7 p.m. June 21. Greenbrier West’s Lewis McClung will coach Team South, with Bill Haddox of East Fairmont leading Team North. Team South has won the past four games, including a 43-14 decision in 2013. The southerners also lead the all-time series 35-18-3. Last year’s game drew an estimated 2,700 fans to Laidley Field. For more information on the game, follow @NSFootballWV on Twitter or search for “NorthSouthFootballWV” on Facebook. WCHS-TV/FOX-11 is the presenting sponsor of the North-South Classic, which is organized by the West Virginia Athletic Coaches Association.
The Challenge Program, Inc. distributed financial awards to the seniors at Hurricane High School for excelling in the areas of attendance, academic improvement, academic excellence, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and community service. Pictured here, left to right: Lucy Allara of BrickStreet Foundation; Chynna Grace Pritt (Community Service); Ben Meffert (STEM Award); Jason Lin (Academic Excellence); Victoria Charley (Attendance); and Tony Belinotti of Fifth Third Bank. Missing from photo is Ali Johnson (Academic Improvement). Fifth Third Bank, MATRIC, and BrickStreet Foundation are the sponsors of the program at the school.
The winners of the Phil Hudson award are Hurricane seniors Christopher Smith and Taniesha Sturdavent. Both are planning to attend Marshall in the fall. Pictured with Smith and Sturdavent are Emily and Abbey Hudson.
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Hurricane High announces the graduating Class of 2014 Hurricane High School held its graduation ceremony Tuesday, June 3 at the Charleston Civic Center. The following is a list of the graduates in the Class of 2014. Dakota Wayne Adams Christopher Neil Adkins Dakota Preston Armentrout Alexi s Isabella Bailey Derek Ryan Bailey Zakary Dean Ballard Megan Lee Barthelmess Kari Elaine Barton Samuel Allen Basler Daniel Beaver Benjamin Michael Beckett Mitchell Allen Beckner Kayla Ann Becnel Allison Cherae Bellomy Londis Carter Bird, III Brittany Carolyn Bishop Kasey Renee Blackburn Kayli Cheyenne Blackburn Madison Claire Boster Amie Lee Bowling Tyler Scott Bowman Jacob Robert Bradley Andrew Michael Braun Marina Nichole Bray Andrew Chase Brooks Kristen Danielle Brown Pauline Katelyn Brown Seth Michael Burger Brooke Leann Campbell Colin Duncan Campbell Roslyn Nicole Campbell Macey JoAnna Carnes Abigail Page Carr Anthony Lawrence Chandler Victoria Lynn Charley London Elizabeth Cheyenne Childers Zackary David Chumbley Kelsey Dawn Clagg Carli Taylor Clark Claire Kathryn Coleman Madison Nicole Compton Brandon Austin Conley
Kristyn Lyndsey Conley Morgan Makenzie Cook Marshall Ray Coon Emily Rae Cottrell Jona Lea Cowley Torri Rose Crawford Alexander Grant Cummings Garrett Pennington Defries Kori Beth Denkins Tessa Nicole Dent Victoria Renee Dent Kelsie Michaela Dial Krista Danielle Dickerson Briana Marie Dinguss Alexander James Dunham Michael James Dunham Kaiya Ann-Marie Eads Madeline Janet Ebbert Catherine Marie Ecker Abigail Leigh Edwards Tyson Norris Edwards Samantha Joelyn Engel Alexander Chase Estep Adrianna Michelle Falbo Katelyn Renee Farmer Zachary Chase Farrar Kaitlyn Marie Farrow Kathryn Don Felitsky Derek James Ferguson Dustin Allen Ferrell Brooklyn Nicole Ferrell Mitchell Hunter Fitzgerald Zachary Daniel Fitzsimmons Cassidy Michelle Forth Justin Kyle Fox Jeremy David Francis Jonathan Dale Francis Ethan Lucas Frazier Cole Nathaniel Frye Brody Michael Fulks Addison Grey Fullen Thomas Aquirre Garcia Hailey Lynn Garinger Ethan Christopher Gibson Taylor Rae Gilfilen Noah Andrew Gillispie Samuel Thomas Glenn, Jr.
Autumn De`shae Goad Brian Gomez Aaron Mitchell Gore Matthew Phillip Gramlich Sara Jordan Green Rebekah Joy Guyer Jessica Meschelle Hacker Steven Donta Handley Bradley Alan Haynes Walter Timothy Hayslett, III Austin Lee Hedrick Anthony Todd Hendricks Jon Austin Hensley Teddy Antonio Hensley Makayla Dawn Hively James Michael Holstein Anthony Ryan Howard Eva Nicole Howden Mersaydes Bruk Humphrey Hayley Alexandra Janco Ashley Nicole Jarrell Morgan Elizabeth Jarrett Katherine Rachel Jarvis Ali Marie Johnson John Walter Johnson, III Jeremy David Johnson Nathan Akshay Joseph Bryson Daniel Karbley Charles Alexander Kayuha Sean McClure Keeney James Nicholas Keffer Dakota Lee Kelly Jacob Dustin Kennedy Jessica Ann Kessler Travis Jeremy Keyton Johnathan Michael Kinder James Edward Kintz Nicholas Aaron Kirby Rachel Anne Klug Bailee Danielle Lane Allyson Rae Lawhon Brady Christopher Lawman Sarah Ashton Lawrence Catherine Ann Lawson Jacob Louis Lemmerman Jordan Nathaniel Leonard Ryan Alexander Lewis
Jason D. Lin Jacob Lee Litton Tyler Lee Lloyd Yissandra Ivette Lopez Jordan Miranda Losh Damien Marselis Lowe James Wesley Luikart, III James Chase Maddox Amber Lynn Magaw Jacob Warren Manoni Morgan Danielle Masey Nicholas Wade Masey Andrea Janette Mashayekhi Caitlin Elizabeth McBrayer Richard Aaron McCallister Tanner Wyatt McCallister William Cole McCallister Morgan Paul McCormick Michael Thomas McCracken Jamonda Latonya McDougale Samantha Dawn McGill Brittany Nicole McWatters Alexandra Dove Medley Benjamin William Meffert MacKenzi Rhyan Midkiff Luke Issac Miller Justin Alexander Moore Mark Skyler Moore Sarah Lynn Moore Sierra Rae Moore Mitchell Carte Myers Bryan Thomas Newberry Justin Seth Newman Jalen Xavior Norwood Katelyn Olivia Null Steven Wesley Nunn Colton Blake O`Brien Jewel Manjula O`Connor Jonathan Powell O`Dell Sabrina Ann Owens Allison Nicole Oxley Benjamin Clarke Oxley Morgan Dawn Pack Morgan Nicole Pack Amber Dawn Pate Zachary Bryan Pate Brandon Wayne Pauley
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Hurricane Class of 2014 celebrates
Student body president Allison Bellomy delivers a speech during Hurricane’s 92nd graduation.
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Hurricane High School students toss their caps in the 92nd annual commencement ceremony at the Charleston Civic Center on June 3. Photos by Lexi Browning
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Hurricane From Page 1 Those are mature young men who believe in each other.� Just like he did at Midland 11 days prior, J.T. Rogoszewski got the call to start against Washington in the semifinal, with VMI recruit Jared Silva providing stiff opposition. But the lanky junior known as “Rogo� held a deep Patriots lineup to a single run on four hits – none
after the fourth inning – in a 3-1 victory. The Redskins managed just four hits themselves against Silva, but they also walked five times and collected three hit-by-pitches to populate the bases. After Brandon Pauley scored on a passed ball in the second inning, Brock broke a 1-1 tie in the third with a single that
scored Rogoszewski. It was still 2-1 in the sixth when senior center fielder Zach Pate, who led Hurricane in postseason runs scored from the No. 9 spot in the batting order, doubled and came around on a pair of wild pitches. “I look at (hitting ninth) as being a second leadoff hitter,� Pate said.
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“I just try to use my speed and be aggressive.� The title game was less stressful, as senior pitcher Austin Hensley, who led the team to a 9-2 win against Nitro in the regional final, played a similar shutdown role against Riverside. The Warriors (21-11) seemed slightly out of their depth in the first all-Kanawha Valley Class AAA championship, with Hurricane scoring runs in every inning except the fifth. “(Having the lead) kept me relaxed, but also focused because I’m humbled to be a part of this team,� said Hensley, who struck out eight and allowed just four hits. “When you have the lead and guys are feeling good, you walk with a little bit of a swagger, you know?� After Riverside pushed across a run in the first on two shallow singles, the Redskins scored the next seven runs to please a large contingent of red-clad fans on the first-base side of the downtown Charleston ballpark. To highlight the depth of Hurricane’s lineup, designated hitter Justin Crouch was as much a part of the eruption as anyone. The junior No. 8 hitter doubled, singled, walked and hit a sacrifice fly, making him the lone Redskin with four productive at-bats in the final. “Everyone’s just as important as anyone else on this team,� Crouch said. “I came out with intensity and put the ball in play. It’s a great feeling, I’ve never had a feeling like this.� While Crouch drove in two runs, Rogoszewski knocked in three from his usual No. 3 spot, including a deep RBI double in the first and a run-scoring single in the second. Hensley doubled
twice, while Brock reached base three times in the game. The Redskins accumulated 12 hits against Riverside left-handed starter Brady Wilkinson, who saw his pitches lined all over the yard. It was merely a continuation of Hurricane’s relentless offensive approach, which produced an average of 8.3 runs per game this season. “Coach told us the whole year that the only things we could control were attitude and effort,� Pate said. “He taught us that if we give 100 percent, everything would fall into place.� The only previous time Hurricane advanced to the state tournament, it played at Watt Powell Park, defeating Logan in the 2002 title game. A dozen years later, it was the same result for the Redskins, and once again the community support was impressive. “(The fans) are a huge part of this postseason run,� Brock said. “They came out and supported us day in and day out. They made all of this possible.� Added Sutphin: “You look around and it’s hard not to be successful with that kind of support.� For the eight Hurricane seniors, this postseason run capped a fouryear process. The Redskins were eliminated by Winfield in the 2011 sectionals, then they lost to Midland in the regional round two years in a row. “Finally we got a chance to get here,� Hensley said. “We’ve been through it for four years, and we didn’t want that bitter taste in our mouths again. We owed it to coach Sutphin after the last two years. “We worked hard every day on the field and in the weight room. It finally paid off.�
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Big game experience helped Redskins By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com CHARLESTON – None of the current Hurricane baseball players had ever played in the state tournament, but you wouldn’t have known it from the way they performed. The Redskins were businesslike in defeating Washington and Riverside to claim the Class AAA championship at Appalachian Power Park, making it clear they didn’t allow the significance of the moment to overwhelm them. “Most of our players have been in these situations for most of their lives,” junior designated hitter Justin Crouch said. “We treat it like just another game.” Crouch could have been referring to the years of baseball most of the Hurricane team has played together, dating back to childhoods spent together on area diamonds. Or he could have been talking about the postseason experience they had gained in other varsity sports. Several Redskins – including starters Austin Hensley and Zach Pate – competed in the football playoffs in recent years, while Trey Dawson, J.T. Rogoszewski and Ace Estep had significant roles on the Hurricane basketball team that nearly won a state championship. “No question, any success you have helps in the next sport that you play,” coach Bryan Sutphin said. “They look at these games as opportunities. They’re tough, unselfish ... they’re winners. They’re just a special group.” Hurricane’s hard-earned poise was especially evident in the state semifinal against Washington Friday morning. While the Patriots appeared skittish, committing a pair of errors and running into two perplexing outs on the basepaths, the boys in red didn’t show any nerves in grinding out a 3-1 victory. “I like the pressure,” said Rogoszewski, who threw a completegame four-hitter in the semifinal.
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Hurricane High School beat Washington and Riverside to clinch the state championship. The Redskins beat Cabell Midland and Nitro to get out of one of the toughest regions in the state as J.T. Rogoszewski won the first game in each round. Photos by Jack Withrow
J.T. Rogoszewski shut down Washington in the first round, crediting his experience in front of large crowds with lots on the line. “It’s nice ... I like the big scene and lots of fans. It helps to know it’s just a game. I just wanted it to hurry up and get here.” If one play in the semifinal encapsulated Hurricane’s coolness in the summer heat, it was second
baseman Estep’s impressive defensive effort in the late stages. With one out in the seventh inning, Washington catcher Texas Cobb ripped a one-hopper to Estep, who got enough of his body on the ball to knock it down.
Reaching into shallow right field to pick it up, Estep took a moment to gather himself before firing a perfect strike to first for the out. There was no panic, despite being two outs from the state final. “There’s a lot of pressure going into the game and you’re a little bit jittery, but once the first pitch (happens) you’re fine,” Estep said. “With most of us being together since Little League, we have a lot of trust in each other. I think it helps us stay calm.” Estep is part of a core group that won championships at multiple youth levels prior to high school. That accumulation of high-stakes action adds to their comfort, no matter whether one person is watching or 5,000, as was the case in a 9-2 victory over Riverside in Saturday’s state final. “We’re just used to it,” Dawson said. “I don’t know how many fans (other teams) get, but we’ve played in front of big crowds like this. We wanted to be aggressive and put pressure on any time we can.” Surviving the crucible of Re-
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gion 4 also aided Hurricane’s readiness in Charleston. It could be argued the Redskins won the de facto state title game May 27 at Cabell Midland, a 1-0 thriller that reversed two years of frustration in the regional semifinal round. Up next was another matchup against a top-10 team in Nitro, a challenge Hurricane handled in convincing fashion. “We had to fight for it, but in the grand scheme it breeds character,” Sutphin said. “We kept plugging away and battling.” Pate, whose superb diving catch in center field saved the Midland game, had another theory on why this year’s team got further than any other Hurricane squad since 2002, which was the only previous championship in program history. “Our bond as a team separated us from other years,” the senior said. “We had great senior and junior leadership. No arguments.” The task next year will be to revive that team unity without departing seniors Pate, Hensley, Estep, Zach Fitzsimmons, Brandon Pauley, Alex Dunham, Tyson Edwards and Sam Basler. But considering how this year turned out, the 2015 team will have the blueprint for further success.
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Above honors student Shakthi Raman delivers a speech during Winfield High’s graduation. Right, Winfield High School students receive their diplomas during the 87th annual commencement exercise at the Charleston Municipal Auditorium on Thursday, June 5. Photos by Lexi Browning
Winfield High School students, Whitney Hamrick, Carla Haikal, and Lexi Guzman receive their diplomas during the 87th annual commencement exercise at the Charleston Municipal Auditorium on June 5.
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Above, Winfield High School senior Lexi Guzman smiles after receiving her diploma. Right, students wait patiently for their names to be called during the 87th annual commencement exercise.
Winfield High announces the graduating Class of 2014 Winfield High School held its graduation ceremony Thursday, June 5 at the Charleston Municipal Auditorium. The following is a list of the graduates in the Class of 2014. Gavan Michael Adkins Jonathan Brett Adkins Claire Elizabeth Allison Alexander Paul Amick Emily Grace Anders Ashley Nicole Anderson Mackenzie Brooke Arthur Cristah Elisabeth Artrip Tanner Cole Bailey Paige Elizabeth Bannister Ronald Louis Beale, II Dakota Lee Bird Jaclyn Alana Bishop Michael Lee Blankenship Lydia Gail Boggess Bryce Andrew Boggs Caitlyn Denise Boyles Tyler Matthew Bradley Cody Alan Brady Noah Thomas Bray Danielle Nicole Brogan Tristan Eric Broughton Patrick Thomas Brown Anne Elizabeth Burdette Russell Collin Burgess Joshua Taylor Buzzard Andrew Todd Campbell Cheyenne Faith Carpenter Mason Andrew Casto Barkley Marie Castro Joshua Robert Caulder Amanda Kay Chapman Christopher Brent Chapman, II Dennis Boris Chertkovsky Hannah Lee Clark Jordan Lee Clark James Paul Clark, III Christopher Torin Cochran Kelsey Paige Colvard Hunter Ryan Cortellesi Andrew Charles Cottrill Tiara Paige Craigo Evan Bradlee Dalton Christopher Lee Davis Roxanna Dawn Davis Crystal Faye Dent Morgan Ashley Diehl Courtney Ann Dinsmore Amber Lynn Dixon Kara Michelle Doss Josiah Robert Drake Caiden Storm Durham Morgan Ryan Eggleton Brittani Paige Elmore Emily Dawn Elswick Austin Ira Estep Christopher Scott Faulkner, Jr. Andrew Steven Ferguson
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Christopher Lee Turner Anthony Steven Valdez Michael David Vande Linde Jaime Nicole Veronda Courtney Jane Walker Jacob Phillip Walker Benjamin Jaelee Ward Geena Rose Wears Derek Stephen Whiteside Darian Elizabeth Wikel Cordale Stuart Williams Kaylee Rene Williams Tosha Marie Williams Shelby Paige Wilmoth Taylor Marie Withrow Stephanie Allyson Woodrum Isaac William Woods, Jr. Isaac William Woods, III Brandon James Wright Cayley Brook Yonkosky Kelsey Robin Young Foreign exchange students recognized: Kristina Angelovicova Moritz Duewell Cord Albert Hinrichs Camilia Hedager Nielsen
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Services were held June 9 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James Legg officiating. Burial was in Emma Chapel Cemetery. The family suggests donations are made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536. Condolences may be sent to the HAZEL O’DELL family by visiting www.hardingBAILEY Hazel O’Dell Bailey, 81, of familygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Buffalo, formerly of Hometown, Poca, assisted the family. passed away June 4, 2014. O’Dell was a member of Faith TILMON M. Christian Fellowship. She was BARKER preceded in death by her husband, Tilmon M. Barker, 88, of WinBradford B. Bailey I; daughters, Sharry Bailey and Alma Jean Bai- field, passed away June 2, 2014. ley; and grandson, Dustin Bailey. Born April 13, 1926, in Manila, Survivors include her children, he was the son of the late Adlie Alice Jane Bailey of Huntington, Tilmon Barker and Edith Faye Stephen Wayne (Jo) Bailey, of Doss Barker. In addition to his Hometown, Tammy Jo (Steve) parents, he was preceded in death Browning, of Winfield and Brad- by one sister. He was a 1942 graduate of ford Burl Bailey II of Buffalo; brothers and sisters, Otis Ray Woodrow Wilson High School and Stephens of Hometown, Eva Dean a member of Grace Baptist Temple, Barnett of Hometown, Arnold St. Albans. He retired in 1987 from Guy “Buck” Stephens of Poca Equifax following several years of and Linda Morgan of Hurricane; service. Survivors include his loving 14 grandchildren; and 10 greatwife of 39 years, Juanita French grandchildren. The family would like to say a Barker; son, Timothy W. (Ann) special thank you to Kelly Tucker, Spence of Scott Depot; grandRN and the staff at Hubbard Hos- daughters, Brittany and Allison pice House for the wonderful care Spence, both of Scott Depot; son, Terry Barker of Kansas; daughters, given to O’Dell.
Dawn Grady and Donna Smith, both of Florida; and brother, Ronnie Barker of the Philippines. Services were held June 4 at Raynes Funeral Home (Eleanor Chapel) with Pastor Brian Dean and Pastor Paul Browning officiating. Entombment was at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House. Online condolences may be sent and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome. com. Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor, assisted the family.
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Christian’s Sports Beat: Power players rewarded for standout play
By Christian Deiss CHARLESTON – Two West Virginia Power players have been named to play in the 2014 South Atlantic League (SAL) All-Star game in Hickory, N.C. Reese McGuire and Eric Weiss will be representing the Power in the June 17 mid-season classic. McGuire, West Virginia’s everyday catcher, had a 19-game hit streak recently, which is the longest hit streak for the Power this season. The first-round selection by the
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Pittsburgh Pirates in 2013 recently said about making the All-Star squad, “It’s really exciting, I get to represent the West Virginia Power and the Pittsburgh Pirates and having Eric on the team too is great.” The 19-year-old is throwing out base runners at a 48 percent rate this season, the second best percentage in the league, and batting .283. Weiss, a second baseman with the Power, will be a utility infielder for the Northern Division team. Pittsburgh’s 11th round pick in 2013 is also excited about being chosen. “It’s great to see hard work pay off, it makes you feel good about yourself, it’s awesome,” he said. The Texas native ranks in the top 10 in SAL hitting with a .323 batting average. This is first appearance in a professional All-Star for both players and I wanted to know how making the All-Star game will help their confidence. Weiss said, “It helps it a little bit, but you still have
to play how you did to get to the game and not take it for granted.” McGuire told me making the team was one of his goals, “Making the All-Star team was something I set my mind to at the beginning of the season, it shows consistency and that is something I worked on.” The SAL All-Star game will take place at L.P. Frans Stadium. Power Manager Michael Ryan has been writing McGuire and Weiss’ names in the starting line up all season at catcher and second base. I asked the second-year skipper how he felt about the duo being named to the All-Star team. “It’s great, Reese and Eric have both worked hard, they are very deserving going to the All-Star game,” he said “It shows how they have been playing on the field and the numbers they have been putting up in the batter’s box.” Weiss has driven in 19 runs, while McGuire has 17 runs batted in on the season. While the two All-Stars are the highlight of the Power’s first half of
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Reese McGuire will represent the Power at the all-star game. the season, the club’s overall record has been under .500 for most of season. Ryan explained what it will take to turn things around. “I think we need to become more of a team, they need to worry more about the guy next to them and not just think about themselves, we just need to come together as a team and that hopefully will get us going in the right direction,” he said. McGuire agreed with the team’s leader, “We need to use this first half as a lesson and learn from every game and every pitch and
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start doing the little things fundamentally that will put more games in the win column.” Weiss also knows the key to turning things around is working together as a team, “Everyone on this team needs to buy in on what the coaching staff is telling us, everyone needs to come to the ballpark every day and give their best effort. If that happens, things will change in the second half.” For more information on the West Virginia Power visit www. wvpower.com.
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School News
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Thursday, June 12, 2014 - Page 15
Kennedy brothers win “When I Grow Up” contest By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com Nicholas and Landon Kennedy did what no other siblings have done in West Virginia’s history. They were two of 15 winners from across the state in the “When I Grow Up” contest. “This is the first time the contest has awarded sibling winners in the same year,” said Josh Stowers, assistant state treasurer. “The judges don’t see the names of the students on the essay. It is a blind judging completed by groups throughout the state.” Landon is a kindergarten student and Nicholas is a third-grade student at Mountain View Elementary. As a result of winning the contest each received $500 for his SMART 529 account for future educational expenses, and the school received two $500 checks. Principal Sonya Shue said that the school would use the $1,000 to improve technology at the school. “We also received another grant,” she said. “We will use the money to purchase new equipment for the school.” Parents Chris and Karri Ken-
nedy are proud of their sons. “It was pretty exciting when we were contacted by the treasurer’s office and told we had two winners,” Chris said. Karri said that during a snowy afternoon in January, the brothers sat at the dining room table and wrote their essays and drew pictures. “They said, ‘Mommy do you think I’ll win?’ ” she said. “I said you never know.” Chris Kennedy said that Landon has always wanted to be an eye doctor, and Nicholas has always wanted to be a pediatric dentist. “We didn’t have to help them,” he said. “They sat down for three hours and wrote their essays.” In his award-winning essay Nicholas described why he wants to be a pediatric dentist when he grows up. “I like to brush, floss and look at teeth,” he wrote. “I would have to take four years of dental school and two additional years of infants, children, teens and children with special needs. The school I would attend for dental school is West Virginia University.” Nicholas also already knows
Landon and Nicholas Kennedy are the first sibling winners in the “When I Grow Up” contest. Pictured with them are West Virginia Assistant Treasurer Josh Stowers, parents Karri and Chris Kennedy and principal Sonya Shue. the name of his business, “sports dentistry.” “It would be decorated with all kinds of sports décor like a bat with toothpaste on it,” he wrote. “Kids will love it.” Like his brother, Landon also
wants to attend WVU for medical school then go to Akron Children’s pediatric ophthalmology school. In his essay, Landon says his desire to become an eye doctor comes from personal experience. “I have an eye disorder called nystagmus and have seen lots of
eye doctors,” he wrote. “Eye doctors shine lights in eyes and make you read letters with an eye patch on like a pirate. Argh.” Chris and Karri Kennedy already have SMART 529 accounts for the boys. “We set the accounts up when they were born,” Chris said. “We talk to them about money and the importance of saving money for college.” Karri added, “The additional $500 will help a lot.” In addition to the school prizes, Landon and Nicholas will be recognized Sept. 18 at a statewide awards ceremony in Charleston. At that time, each student will be entered into a random drawing for a chance to win the grand prize, a total of $5,000 invested into a SMART 529 account. SMART 529 is West Virginia’s college savings program issued by the West Virginia College Prepaid Tuition and Savings Program Board of Trustees under Treasurer John Perdue and is administered by Hartford Life. This is the seventh year for the WIGU essay contest.
Putnam Career & Technical Center named premier school The Putnam Career & Technical Center is one of three technical centers in the state to be named a Premiere CTE (Career Technical Education) Center. The Premiere designation is given to schools that expand career opportunities for students. The designation is based on student
The Buffalo Youth League 10 U boys team placed fourth at the preseason tournament in Middleport, Ohio in May.
The Buffalo Youth League 12 U boys team placed second in the preseason tournament in Pomeroy, Ohio in May.
achievement, performance assessments, percentage of completers, and placement of completers. With close to 300 graduates and 20 programs, the PCTC has a 97% placement rate for furthering education or being employed in their field. They were honored by the WVDE at their graduation ceremony on
May 27. “It has been a really tough year, and seeing our schools recognized by the department of education gives them validation that all of their [schools’] efforts pay off,” said Superintendent Chuck Hatfield. “I am pleased to see them honored for the work they do.”
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Second graders JC Hescht and Jenna Moore were given straws, aluminum foil and pipe cleaners and asked to work together on the project. They collaborated and decided the aluminum foil was the soil and to use the straws and pipe cleaners to make a flower. Photos by Kelly Stadelman The kindergarten class sang Itsy Bitsy Spider along with Habit 1 and 2 songs. The Habit 1 song talked about being “proactive” while the Habit 2 song told listeners to “begin with the end in mind.”
Students showoff leadership skills George Washington Elementary held its annual Leadership Day for the parents, school officials and community members on June 4. The students wore “I have a dream” t-shirts with their dream career job written on the back. The students’ dream jobs varied from “valedictorian” to “army girl” to “teacher” to astronomer.” More than 50 people toured the school and classrooms to hear the students talk about and demonstrate the Leader in Me seven habits. The seven habits are: 1. Be proactive; 2. Begin with the end in mind; 3. Put first things first; 4. Think win-win; 5. Seek first to understand than to be understood; 6. Synergy; and 7. Sharpen the saw. George Washington Elementary school has been implementing the Leader in Me program for two years.
First grader Caraline Dunn explains to one of the ten small touring groups about the insect project the class completed. The students in Judy Berry’s class worked on their insect reports in class while the construction of the bug was a family project.
Get the father in your life the perfect present. Insurance for all of his toys! Jesse Reed, Jackson England and Chandler Jividen demonstrate how to fold the flag. A skill they learned from military soldiers who visited George Washington Elementary.
Autumn Mellert and Isaac Short passed out coins to visitors who were touring the wax museum. The fifth graders came to life as they began with the end in mind and dreamed of their future careers after coins were dropped in their glass.
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