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EDUCATION
Teen celebrates her heritage with prom dress made from duct tape
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV/Gray News) - A Virginia teenager crafted a prom dress and handbag entirely out of colorful Duck brand duct tape in hopes of winning a $15,000 college scholarship. Celeste Sotelo, a high schooler from Waynesboro, wanted a way to celebrate her Mexican American roots and her dad’s connection...
Waynesboro's 4th annual Back to School Bash is coming up
WAYNESBORO – Waynesboro Public Schools is hosting its 4th annual Back to School Bash events on July 21 and July 28 at Kate Collins Middle School, 1625 Ivy St. from 1-6 p.m. This event will allow families to take advantage of a wonderful opportunity to prepare for the upcoming school year, according to a press release from the school system.
For changes to happen, RISE says more parents need to address schools about racial incidents
WAYNESBORO — Among the many things they tackle as co-founders of RISE, Sharon Fitz and Chanda McGuffin are educational advocates, helping parents and students navigate the sometimes difficult policies of area school divisions. RISE is a Waynesboro-based civic group whose mission is to give voice and hope to the Black community. The...
Sherando graduate receives Mike Rowe WORKS scholarship
Sherando High School graduate Jericho Turman was a recent recipient of the prestigious Mike Rowe WORKS scholarship. The mikeroweWORKS Foundation awarded a total of $2.4 million to over 300 future tradespeople in this round of scholarships. Since the establishment of the Foundation ten years ago, they have distributed nearly $12...
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