New Kent High School Class of 2022

Sophia Miakoda Adkins Jaylen Rydell Akrie-Williams Andrew Patrick Alford Dylan Christopher Alford Gabriel Thaer Almasri Douglas Alexander Amaya Hernandez Elin Heidi Anderson Ethan Blaise Arnold Carson Yates Atkinson Tara Nicole Babb Keith Andrew Baird Domonic Kent Baker Haley Nicole Baker Tristan Page Baker Hailey Ann Balassone Taylor Ray Bandy Asante Allyce Barber Marcel Lee Barnett Brianna Nicole Bartlett Aiyanna Denise Bassett Carmen Myia Batkins Stephen Indy Bennett Xavier Zacharia Berry Jason Andrew Best Brooks Charles Blottner Gilbert Fletcher Bowman III Christine Arielle Bowman Brooke MacKenzie Boyer Brianna Nicole Bozzell Kelsey Marie Brady Max Williams Bredehoft Jasmine Marie Brewster Olivia Grace…
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Warlick graduates from the University of Alabama

Nathan Warlick, a resident of Providence Forge, recently graduated from the University of Alabama. Warlick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce and Business Administration. He was recognized during Spring commencement ceremonies on May 6-8.

Richart completes studies at Virginia Tech

Hailey Richart, a 2017 graduate of New Kent High School, recently completed her studies at Virginia Tech. Richart earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and a minor in Astronomy. She has been employed by Maxar Technologies in Denver, Colorado, as a space environment’s engineer.

Girouard named to Shenandoah University’s Dean’s List

Cole Girouard, a resident of Quinton, accumulated Dean’s List honors from Shenandoah University for the Spring 2022 semester. In order to be named for the accolade, a student must be taking at least 12 credit hours and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

New Kent High School’s Wheeler wins public service announcement category at state film festival

New Kent High School’s Peyton Wheeler was announced as the winner of the Public Service Announcement category in the Virginia High School League’s Film Festival on June 4. Wheeler created a one-minute video entitled “When will you be home?” to bring awareness about the dangers of texting while driving. Wheeler was instructed by David Haviland, who commented that this is the first time a student from New Kent has won in a category at the state level. Wheeler’s video can be seen on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB4MnBY6Ki8.

LaSertoma scholarship recipient

Historical marker dedicated to enslaved person at Charles City’s Berkeley Plantation

The Virginia Highway Marker program dedicated a historical marker to the descendants of an enslaved person on June 4 at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City. The marker provides a description of the life of Emanuel Quivers, who was born at the plantation in 1814. Quivers became a Tredegar Iron Works supervisor and purchased freedom for himself and his family, journeying to California. In California, he campaigned against testimony laws that prevented persons of color from testifying against whites and was in favor of equal educational opportunities for Black children. Quivers was known for his Mark Twain-like wit. Among those at…
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Letter to the Editor: The gun control issue needs to be addressed promptly

We hear daily of humans killing other humans. We didn’t ask to be born, but once we’re here, we discover opportunities to make life worth living. To cut off a person’s chance to avail themselves of what life has to offer strikes me as grossly heinous. To be insensitive to this and wipe out another person’s life, even unintentionally, is what I never want to do. Guns don’t need to be sold, dispensed, or brandished indiscriminately. They are potential end-of-life determinants. Their trigger response is quick as a wink. Having a gun is an inherent lethal risk, but how can…
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Several locals complete studies at James Madison University

Several local residents completed their studies at James Madison University and were recognized during Spring 2022 commencement ceremonies. Marisa Turner of New Kent graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre. Other graduates include Krystle Jones of Charles City (bachelor’s degree in biology), Shayla Forrest (bachelor’s degree in English) and Laura Aday Rodriguez (general psychology), both of Providence Forge, and Izea Turner (bachelor’s degree in economics), David McKenney (bachelor’s degree in health sciences), Elizabeth Miller (bachelor’s degree in health sciences), and Laura Eaton (master of education degree in adult education/human resources), all of Quinton.

Devin Samuels Memorial Car and Truck Show