Local residents recognized for academic achievement by James Madison University

Several local students earned academic honors as part of the Spring 2022 semester at James Madison University. Larsen Stewart, a resident of Providence Forge, has been named to President’s List for the Spring 2022 semester. In order to earn the accolade, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.90 or higher while taking at least 12 graded credit hours. Christopher Krawiec, Haley Holland, Logan Broz, and Kaylei Kipper, all of Providence Forge, Hannah Sweeney, Jacob Snawder, and Molly Wallace, all of Quinton, and Benjamin Caldwell of New Kent, have earned Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2022 semester. In…
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Letter to the Editor: Don’t let a politician’s opinion sway you into voting for them

Some politicians have the power of persuasion and use it over a wide range of issues. They hope to influence peoples’ opinion to their advantage. What are opinions anyway? They are viewpoints on various matters of interest that are rarely supported by indisputable facts. Many of us have felt strongly about opinions not backed by solid evidence. People with rigid opinions who are loyal followers of politicians espousing their way of thinking are virtually blind to facts that may partially or wholly invalidate their positions. Polarization and conflict between factions result because of this divide. Humility and open-mindedness would enable…
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Two local residents complete studies at College of William & Mary

Two local students recent graduated from the College of William & Mary during the Spring 2022 commencement ceremonies. Rachel Sowder of Quinton was awarded a Juris Doctor for the completion of her studies. Victoria Morales of New Kent earned a Bachelor of Arts degree for completing her studies.

Students exceed quality point average to make Dean’s List at College of William & Mary

Five local students were recognized by the College of William & Mary for making the Dean’s List during the Spring 2022 semester. Joey Houska and Todd Reynolds, both of Lanexa, Abbey Coutu of Barhamsville, Ellie Ferrell of New Kent, and Aug Gilbride of Providence Forge, were recognized for their academic honors. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time, take at least 12 credit hours, and accumulate a quality point average of 3.6 or higher.

Jefferson earns Dean’s list honors at Old Dominion University

Mikaela Jefferson, a 2018 graduate of New Kent High School, was named to the Dean’s List at Old Dominion University for the Spring 2022 semester. In order to be recognized for the achievement, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or better.

Brame earns Spring 2022 Dean’s List honors from University of Delaware

Annabelle Brame, a 2020 graduate of New Kent High School, earned Dean’s List honors from the University of Delaware for the Spring 2022 semester. In order to receive the accolade, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

LaSertoma Youth Service award winner

LaSertoma technical scholarship

Not an obstacle: Charles City High School’s Class of 2022 conquer all tasks towards graduating

Charles City County High School’s Class of 2022 overcame every obstacle thrown their way through their high school career. Saturday morning’s commencement ceremony made sure everyone in attendance knew that as well. Twenty-eight members of the graduating class were recognized as part of the celebration inside of Charles City High School’s gymnasium. Class President Syncere Smith opened the festivities with his comments on how powerful the class is, despite the low numbers. “We’re a small class that survived through it all,” he commented. “We won’t be able to share this milestone with anybody else. I wouldn’t want to share it…
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Charles City High School Class of 2022 Valedictorian- Marisa Greenhow

Marisa Greenhow posted a grade-point average of 3.96 as valedictorian for Charles City High School’s Class of 2022. She is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America, JROTC, National High School Society of Honor Students, and a member of the girls’ basketball team. Marisa will be attending Virginia State University and pursue her studies in Marketing Management. She is the daughter of Marlon and Rachel Greenhow.