Teenage death by own action awareness in Winchester area
The article discusses teenage death by own action as a leading cause of youth deaths in the U S, noting rising rates over 20 years and expanding age ranges. It cites instructor Mrs. Meta Potts and a case involving Lynn, detailing family impact, warning signs, and calls for community action and seeking help through teachers, counselors, or the Winchester prevention center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Meta Potts
Lord Fairfax Community College
Lynn
Winchester-Frederick County
Winchester Suicide Prevention Center
James Wood Debate Team shines at VMI and Longwood events
James Wood Debate Team placed at the Jackson-Hope tournament at VMI February 17 and the Longwood Invitational February 24. At VMI three teams earned awards with Dawn Shiley Donna Carduff second place negative duo, Darlene Rife Brett Monk third place affirmative, and Lynda Whitmire David Downes fifth place affirmative. Shiley Carduff and Monk also won speaker honors. At Longwood, James Wood earned third place team and multiple speaker and novice/varsity recognitions. The next meet is James Wood Invitational March 24 under ACL and NJCL sponsorship, with winners announced later. Five new SCA officers were elected March 6 and voting used a machine provided by the Board of Supervisors. Two thirds of Latin students took the National Latin Exam March 6 with winners to be announced later.
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James Wood
Jackson-Hope
Dawn Shiley
Donna Carduff
Darlene Rife
Brett Monk
Lynda Whitmire
David Downes
Tim Dunlap
Debbie Dalton
Jon Ambrose
SCA
Bobby McGee
Tim Burns
Cliff Smedley
Kim Elliot
Dave Brubaker
Teresa Fiddler
Susan Robinson
Bonita Morrison
Gayle Richard
Frederick County Junior High
Angie Lingo
Aylor Junior High
Board of Supervisors
Staff and Adviser List Including Booth McBride and Byrd
A roster of staff members and advisers includes Donna Carduff Booth Alisa McBride Robby Weatherton Brenda McIntire Lisa Brumback Kim Smith and Melanie Byrd with focus adviser Jackie Handley.
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Donna Carduff
Booth
Alisa McBride
Robby Weatherton
Brenda McIntire
Lisa Brumback
Kim Smith
Eee Bradburne
Jeackie Handley
Melanie Byrd
Second Annual Gong Show Draws Sellout Vote of Thanks
The Second Annual Gong Show on March 10 drew praise from Mike Clem and co ordinator Dick Mason. Judges donated time as ventriloquist Mike Shirley and Browns Brothers entertained. Winners were KYSS first, Browns Brothers second, Shirley third. Awards $100 $50 $25.
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Mike Clem
Dick Mason
Mike Shirley
Goldilocks
the Three Bears
Billy McGee
Chapeaux
Shorty
Browns Brothers
Kyss
Blues Brothers
Dan Ackroyd
John Belushi
KISS
John Bloom
WINC
John Scott Slonaker
WHPL
Jessica Sullivan
Winchester Evening Star
Brenda McIntire Wins Mid-Atlantic Forensic Tournament
Brenda McIntire won first place in original oratory at the Mid-Atlantic District Forensic Tournament in Arlington on March 2 3. She will represent the district at the National Finals in Cincinnati June 18 22. Tim Gano and Jimmy Lantz also placed fourth in their events.
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Brenda McIntire
Mid-Atlantic
Arlington
Miss McIntire
Delaware
West Virginia
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Cincinnati
Frederick County
Charles McIntire
Sunnyside Station
Brenda
Tim Gano
Jimmy Lantz
Remus
Fran Jeffries
Editorial Comment Money Is The Game
A reader argues wages drive inflation and questions high athlete salaries. The piece notes athletes earn far more than many workers and doctors, calling sports salaries unjust despite public entertainment value. It asserts profits partly return to workers and questions societal priorities.
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World Book Encyclopedia
Midwest
Debaters Explain Craft Behind James Wood Team’s Rise
Dawn Shiley and Brett Monk describe debate as a mix of intelligent talk and broad statements. They discuss why they joined, what they enjoy, and how topics are chosen by U.S. debate coaches. The team eyes the district VHSL tournament and a March 24 James Wood invitational.
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Terence Houghton
Dave Sanderson
James Wood High School
Brett
Donna Endor
Atenk
Gong
Deana Dixon
Jan Winslow
Tania Long
David Weir
Wood
Wood Territory
Dawn
Manchey
Devavean
Rela
Madison
Cea
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