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Community leader Rev. Max Blalock out after 14 years of service
Sunday, April 28, the United Methodist Church-sponsored Wesley Foundation at the College of William and Mary hosted a farewell party for Reverend Max Blalock after his 14 years of service at the College. Current and former students as well as local church members gathered on the Wesley front lawn to celebrate Blalock with a dinner and parting speeches.
Some high-poverty counties are told they can better pay for their own schools than the richest county in the country
Virginia's school funding formula doesn't take poverty into account, so high-growth but high-poverty rural counties get penalized. The post Some high-poverty counties are told they can better pay for their own schools than the richest county in the country appeared first on Cardinal News.
Green and Gold drops final game of season, loses 14-13 in OT
Saturday, April 27, William and Mary lacrosse (4-13, 0-8 CAA) came up just short in its regular season finale, losing 14-13 in overtime to Campbell (4-13, 1-7 CAA) at Barker-Lane Stadium in Buies Creek, N.C. Entering Saturday’s matchup looking to secure its first interconference win of the season, the Tribe...
William and Mary unveils field named after Jill Ellis ’88
Saturday, April 20, William and Mary athletics dedicated the Jill Ellis Field in honor of former U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D ’16. Made possible by donations from Jennifer Tepper Mackesy ’91, D. Scott Mackesy ’91 and J. Goodenow “Goody” Tyler III HON ’11, the field is located on Ironbound Road in the new 1987 Women’s Soccer Team Training Center. Its enhancements include a new scoreboard and lights for night practices and games.
Union High School's Performing Arts Company Takes Home Multiple Awards at World Strides Heritage Festival
UNION, NJ - Members of Union High School's Performing Arts Company (UHSPAC) took part in the annual World Strides Heritage Festival in Williamsburg, Virginia, last weekend and took home multiple prestigious awards. UHSPAC's three performing groups -- (1) Swing Choir, Director Melissa Hannon, Choreographer Ashley Carr; (2) Concert Band, Director Dr. Richard Grennor; and (3) String Orchestra, Director Dr. Richard Grennor -- received silver ratings. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The UHSPAC program won the coveted Spirit Award. The Spirit award is given to one school that demonstrates superior character, cooperation, enthusiasm, and citizenship. This award is recommended by event staff, festival staff, and adjudicators who observe the students throughout the festival. "We are thrilled with our students’ performance at this year’s competition," said Hannon, Producer and Musical Director UHSPAC. "Each group showed incredible professionalism, musicianship, and positivity. We are so proud of them for winning the Spirit Award, demonstrating remarkable character and citizenship. We truly do have exceptional students!" For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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