New Kent High School scholarships and awards

Sierra Sophie Adkins- VA Thespian Performance Scholarship. Karley Louise Allen- U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award, UVA Wise Athletic Scholarship, UVA Wise Academic Scholarship. Bailey Jeffrey Angle- Fary Memorial Scholarship, GRASP Scholarship, New Kent High School PTSO Scholarship, New Kent High School Principal’s Leadership Award, Richmond Chapter of the Virginia Tech, Alumni Association Scholarship, Virginia Tech Pamplin Leadership Award. Drew Kanoelani Ashford- Davis & Elkins College Merit Scholarship, Davis & Elkins College Leadership Scholarship, Davis & Elkins Baseball Scholarship. Matthew James Baker- New Kent High School SCA Scholarship, Virginia Tech Scholar Scholarship. Caleb Dunivan Baldwin- Providence Forge Ruritan Scholarship. Sarah…
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New Kent Class of 2013 Valedictorian- Alexys Gray

Alexys Gray posted a grade-point average of 4.5667 as valedictorian for New Kent High School’s Class of 2013. She was a member of the cross-country team, tennis team, Student Council Association, and BETA club. She plans to attend the University of Virginia. She is the daughter of Adam and Melissa Gray.

New Kent Class of 2013 Salutatorian- Cassandra Drain

Cassandra Drain is salutatorian of New Kent High School’s Class of 2013 with a grade-point average of 4.3667 . She was a member of the tennis, quiz bowl, and forensics teams. She plans to attend West Virginia University. She is the daughter of Randall and Jo Drain.

Virginia Forestry Department warns of fireworks hazards

While legal fireworks and sparklers are a popular part of July 4 celebrations, in most areas of Virginia they can become a cause of wildfires. “One spark is all it would take for a wildfire to start,” said Fred Turck, assistant director for wildfire prevention and education with the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF). “Fireworks that have finished burning are still extremely hot, and they can smolder in dry grass or leaves before a fire ignites.” Turck recommends keeping a bucket of water, wet towel and a fully-charged garden hose nearby. Children and pets should also be kept a safe…
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Briefly… for June 20-July 4, 2013

Next Chronicle is Friday, July 5 Due to the July 4th holiday falling on a Thursday, the next edition of the New Kent-Charles City Chronicle will be on newsstands one day later on Friday, July 5. Charles City thief accepts plea deal A Charles City man who broke into two vehicles to steal valuables accepted a plea deal from Commonwealth’s attorney Rob Tyler during proceedings in Charles City Circuit court on June 7. Tyron Lorenzo Allen, 27, of 6213 Old Union Road, Charles City, accepted amended charges on one count of grand larceny and two misdemeanor counts of petty larceny…
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Charles City graduates told to ‘be your authentic self’

Fifty-one members of Charles City High School were encouraged to ‘be your authentic self’ during its celebration on May 24. Anxious graduates received an outgoing message from Evelyn Miles Giebel, a retired educator and a 1965 graduate of Ruthville High School during commencement ceremonies. “Remember when you have a choice in life, always choose kindness over cruelty,” said the former Charles City alum. “Try to be your authentic self. It has a simple meaning; be real.” Giebel’s message culminated festivities as class president Jaelan Cotman opened them amidst fanfare of family and friends gathered in the high school’s gymnasium. “Even…
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NK supervisors approve tax increase, budget for FY13-14

New Kent’s Historic School will benefit from half of a four-cent real estate tax increase as supervisors approved their FY 2013-14 budget on May 29. After an hour of deliberations, supervisors unanimously approved $66,494,241 for the next fiscal year. A tax levy increasing real estate from 81 cents to 85 cents per $100 of assessed value passed 4-1, with District 4 representative Ron Stiers casting the lone dissenting vote. Two cents of the increase are specifically designated for renovations of the Historic School. A fee schedule and recommended capital improvement plan for the next five years also received unanimous approval….
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Unprofessionalism comment appalls CC supervisors

At least two members of Charles City’s Board of Supervisors expressed displeasure in regards to comments made at an April 30 work session by Charles City School Board administration and members. During board directives at its May 28 meeting, supervisors’ chairman Floyd Miles Sr. and District 2 representative Bill Coada addressed statements made by schools’ interim finance director David Papenfuse. Papenfuse said at the school board’s work session that supervisors failed to understand financial problems of county schools and deemed supervisors’ behavior as “unprofessional.” Miles’ expression about the distraught comments weighed on him, as he added comments on how the…
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Additional funding accepted as NK schools adopt budget

New Kent’s School Board adopted its budget for the 2013-14 school year at its regular meeting Monday night. After New Kent’s Board of Supervisors added an additional $100,000 in local funds (see related story in this issue), school board members approved the $28,464,244 budget. Of that amount, $12.5 million are local dollars. In other matters, school board officials and representatives of New Kent band boosters hope to put aside issues and move ahead with supporting the program. Band booster representative Kenny Pace presented information to school board members referencing a request for audit information. While Pace said that the timeline…
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Charles City County Class of 2013 Graduation Photos