SummerFest roars on with Jay Rockefeller visit eyed
SummerFest officials expect continued shows today and Sunday despite muddy grounds from recent rain. U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller is slated to visit at about 11:45 a.m. in Princeton and McDowell County. Miss SummerFest 2000 Jessica Wolfe and Little Miss SummerFest 2000 Jessica Foley attended the coronation, with contestants and winners earning scholarships and trips.
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Class of 2001 salutatorian urges graduates to pursue dreams
Sarah TePoel delivered the salutatory address at the THS commencement. She told graduates to celebrate closing high school careers, embrace challenges, work hard, and be inventive. She recalled shared memories and urged students to think outside the box as they begin a new life chapter.
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Graham Graduates Receive Diplomas in Commencement Ceremony
Alexa Jones Sedwyn Crockett and Rhonda Harris led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance before GHS Principal Gary Williams introduced the speakers. Williams coordinated the presentation of academic awards following the addresses. Assistant Principal Todd Baker introduced the senior class as Williams presented the diplomas.
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Mercer County high school ends year with honors and growth
The THS class of 2001 featured three valedictorians Adam Glover Natalie Yacenda and Robert Hunter Jr Graduation took place with diplomas handed by Principal Dr Charles Grindstaff and Assistant Principal Kathy Tabor Marshals The year included off site accreditation progress two new schools in Bluefield and Princeton traffic flow improvements and a $100000 in state grants to expand technology in classrooms and tutoring for seniors
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Rockefeller to visit SummerFest activities
US Senator Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia will attend Princeton SummerFest 2001 activities at Princeton City Park. He plans to arrive around 11:45 a.m. and depart the McDowell County Courthouse in Welch at 2 p.m. for a tour with County Commissioners Carl Urps Gordon Lambert and Burl Laxton.
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