WHS student wins scholarship in essay contest; 11 high school students across county awarded
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On Sunday, April 25, the Rebecca Boyce Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual Good Citizen Patriots’ Tea at the First Baptist Church in Waxahachie. Regent Vicki Williams welcomed the 75 members, guests and honorees in attendance.
Each high school in Ellis County was invited to choose their Good Citizen. This student exemplifies leadership, dependability, service and patriotism in their homes, schools and communities. Teachers and peers select the students because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree.
Once a student is chosen as the DAR Good Citizen from their school, they are invited to participate in the scholarship portion of the program. This consists of a personal statement and an essay about our American heritage and the responsibility of preserving it for future generations. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to
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The Explosive TnT Voices of Panther Radio
Much like Reese’s peanut butter cups or peanut M&M’s, Tater and Todd are a natural together.
Of course, we’re referencing Tater Beard and Todd Hemphill, the voices of Midlothian Panther sports – and more – on Panther Radio. The two have been microphone mates since 2018, but their chemistry makes it seem as if the two have been working together for decades.
“We called a scrimmage to get used to each other, no equipment, just feeling each other out. We just meshed from the get-go,” Todd said. “The similar backgrounds, coming from the same city, it helps.”
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Chesterfield students awarded Leadership for the 21st Century scholarships
Chesterfield County
Recipients of the âLeadership for the 21st Centuryâ Scholarship were announced during the 2021 Chesterfield County Black History Month Annual Scholarship Recognition Program Tuesday, March 2. Scholarship recipients photographed on the front row from left to right include: Terry Lee Johnson Jr. (Matoaca H.S.); Mary Hall (Monacan H.S.); Amenah Holt (Midlothian H.S.); Gabriella Amina Watson (Maggie Walker Governorâs H.S.); Laketa Johnson (L.C. Bird); and Jamar Johnson (Thomas Dale H.S.)
and last updated 2021-03-02 12:54:23-05
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. Six Chesterfield County high school seniors were awarded $2,500 scholarships during a virtual Black History Month program Tuesday morning.