View from a classroom on a teen's future amid war and terrorism
Seniors across Bluefield Princeton Graham and Richlands face graduation amid fears of chemical warfare and mass destruction. The piece weighs the pride of earning diplomas against anxieties about a world of biohazards and uncertain safety, asking if the graduates will act boldly to avert catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom Mount Jew
Pike View
Bluefield
Princeton
Graham
Richlands
Bluefield High to Renovate Arts Center at Centennial Milestone
The Bluefield Performing Arts Center at Bluefield High School, including the Mary Ruth Bartlett auditorium, will undergo a $1.5 million renovation to expand band and choir rooms, upgrade dressing facilities, remodel the auditorium entry, refurbish curtains, and overhaul lighting and sound. The project seeks $750,000 in community gifts, with a dollar-for-dollar match from the Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation. $250,000 must be raised first. A fundraising plan includes raffles, a Spring Festival for the Arts on April 13, and a midnight Buell Blast motorcycle raffle with tickets sold at local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Bluefield High School
Mary Ruth Bartlett
BHS Foundation
Hugh I Shott, Jr
Rebecca Stearts
Steve Hopta
Todd Browning
Judy Black
Mel Saunders
Anita Caldwell
Kim Byrd
BHS
Patricia Taylor
Hopta
Cole Harley-Davidson
Cole Harley Davidson
First Century Bank
First Community Bank
Town ’N Tweed
Goodykoontz Drugstore
BHS Financial
East River Mountain Town
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Bluefield High
Stearts
Bluefields
Bluefield High School Foundation
Beavers stun Bridgeport in regional quarterfinal clash
Bluefield Beavers upset No. 2 Bridgeport 69 to 57 after a tight first half as coach Tony Webster notes playoff momentum. Head coach Danny Gaither praises effort while seniors Three Smalls and Andy Sarver emphasize team unity and focus on the next game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Bluefield Beavers
Bridgeport
Bluefield
Tony Webster
Beavers
Danny Gaither
Three Smalls
Andy Sarver
MCA Cavaliers win fourth straight state title in 49 24 finale
Mercer Christian girls basketball claim their fourth consecutive state championship after defeating Pocahontas and Madonna before beating Charleston Catholic 49 to 24 in the final. Brittany Cook surpassed 1000 points earlier, with Beth Wilkerson and Scarlett Steele earning all tournament honors amid team praise for staff and teammates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Christian
Oceana
Charleston
Pocahontas
Brittany Cook
Lady Warriors
Lady Cavaliers
Madonna High School
Beth Wilkerson
Madonna
Lady Irish of Charleston Catholic
Martha
Scarlett Steele
Living By The X A Drug Free youth movement rises
The piece contrasts Just Say No and D A R E with a youth driven shift toward the Straight Edge movement. It notes the X hand symbol, college spread, and vows to abstain from drugs alcohol and sex while promoting vegetarianism self esteem and a clean body and mind.
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Robert Hornik
USC Annenberg School of Communication
Minor Threat
Straight Edge
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West Virginia
Zach
Boileau
Bluefield Performing Arts Center
Tyler Dodd
Steve Wilkes
MCA
Tom Bone
Mercer Christian Academy
Charleston Catholic Lady Irish
Charleston Civic Center
America
D.A.R.E
Wer Po Lean
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