Grads Ready to Take the Next Step at East Rockingham
Lexie Holloway and 163 fellow graduates earned diplomas at East Rockingham High School third annual commencement in Elkton. Student speaker Katelyn Williams urged resilience as Dr. John Glick delivered a humorous address praising the class’s achievements and future paths.
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Virginia Tech
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Elkton
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John Glick
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Patch Adams
Gesundheit! Institute
Jessica Lam
Erica Stone
Alison Helmick
Emily Simmons
Haley Life
ERHS
Salem
Eagles
Honaker
Michael Smith
Elkton Recreation
Mary-Liz Humphrey
Nanny Glick
John Wittenborn
Sandy Boutillier
Aides ties run deep for Homer in Goodlatte district
Homer, 33, serves as district representative in Harrisonburg while remaining senior pastor at Redemption Grace Church in Penn Laird. He leads Shenandoah Valley Young Republicans across three counties, studies online at Liberty University, and balances family life with two children and his busy roles. The district now includes Page and Warren Counties, with a portion of Roanoke County removed.
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Virginia
Bob Goodlatte
Redeeming Grace Church
Penn Laird
Shenandoah Valley
Young Republicans
Lexington
Rockingham County
Homer
Liberty University
Goodlatte
Harrisonburg
Russ
Elkton
Page
Warren Counties
Roanoke County
Mark Obenshain
Shenandoah
Hurricane sports academy aims to boost Elkton community
Sam Woody, former U S Olympic coach aide, leads the Hurricane Sports Academy at Elkton Area Community Center. The program uses nearby running paths to train all ages in endurance, strength, and performance while offering motivation for weight loss and athletic goals.
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Hurricane Sports Academy
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EACC
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Busy fifth grader Terrell racks up 4-H ribbons and activities
Terrell Giulianna, a River Bend Elementary fifth grader, volunteers at Elkton Area United Services and belongs to the Mountain View 4-H Club. She earns blue ribbons in public speaking and fashion at a Madison regional event and a purple for overall best. She helps on a River Road farm, raising hogs for Rockingham County Fair shows, and attends summer 4-H camps and art and tennis programs.
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River Bend
Elkton Area United Services
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Terrell
River Road
Elkton
Rockingham County
Marianna Terrell
Shenandoah Council OKs New Budget Unanimously
Shenandoah Town Council approved a new fiscal year budget at the May 28 meeting by unanimous vote. The current budget of 1,979,107 rises to 2,045,696 for the new year starting July 1 with no new taxes. Residents face a 1 increase for trash pickup while commercial pickups rise by 2. No large spending increases are expected. a May public hearing preceded the vote.
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Shenandoah
Ted Hayes
East Rockingham FFA awards banquet honors members
East Rockingham High School’s Future Farmers of America chapter held its year end awards banquet. Dozens of medals certificates and plaques were awarded to officers and members and to supporters. Rebecca Holloway praised sponsors and presented achievement medals after detailing each officer’s accomplishments.
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Future Farmers of America
FFA
ERHS
Rebecca Holloway
Holloway
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