Daily Press from Newport News, Virginia • Page 85

Sffudenf spotlight Recent staff retirees listed for Hampton School Division Leslie Stiff, daughter of Drs. Le-roy and Minnie Stiff of Hampton, has been named a Virginia Scholar for 1987. Sponsored by the Virginia State Council of Higher Education. Only 45 students were selected from the State of Virginia to receive the award of $3,000 towards attendance at a college within the state. Leslie is a member of the 1987 graduating class at Hampton Roads Academy.

For four consecutive years she has been the state champion for independent schools in the 200-meter run; she also holds the independent school record for this event. Leslie is president of the HRA Keyette Club. Leslie was chosen for commendation in the National Achievement Scholarship Program for outstanding black students. Taclia will ntfanrl V' Harry Whitehead, drafting and design; and George Slight, electricity. Kimberly L.

Carey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Carey of Newport News, is attending a political science seminar and Jenny Sinchick, daughter of Richard and Rebecca Sin-chick of Hampton, is attending a biology seminar at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, this week. Lynne Bennett's essay "What the Constitution of the United States Means to Me" has been selected as first place winner among those submitted by Peninsula seventh-graders.

A student at Lindsay Middle School, Lynne's essay will go to regional competition. Her first place win includes a $50 U.S. Savings Bond. The contest is sponsored by the Fleet Reserve Association, Peninsula Branch 172 in the Grafton section of York County. One hundred and nine Virginia high school graduates of 1987 have won Robert C.

Byrd Honors Scholarships of $1,500 each to help finance their first year in college. The national scholarships are being awarded for the first time this year. Recipients are graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Receiving scholarships are: Ashley M. Chappell of Williamsburg, Lafayette High School; DeAnn C.

Fairfield of Grafton, Tabb High School; James P. Humes of Hampton, Hampton High School; Jennifer W. Mathews of Newport News, Denbigh High School; Rochelle E. Richardson of Newport News, Denbigh High School; and Cynthia G. Filer of Newport News, Menchville High School.

Cadet Sgt. Keith Alan Duda, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo L. Duda Jr.

of Hampton, has graduated from Randolph Macon Academy, Front Royal. He made the dean's list in the 1986-87 school year and was on the presidential list for the last nine weeks. He was named a U.S. National Award winner in mathematics. The Old Point Comfort Exchange Club has recognized six outstanding students at Phoebus High School.

Named youth of the month were: Mar-got Lee, December; Beth Bunch, January; Cheryl Fahrenkrug, Lisa Bowman, March; Elizabeth Sadler, April; and Lisa Sherrill, May. Nine John B. Cary School students are recipients of the Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Recipients received a special letter from President Ronald Reagan. They are: Anthony Herana, Eboni Bell, Jason Seas, Kristin Outten, Shelbert McClees, Jac-quetta Cook, Justin Summerfield and Kevin Summers Jr.

Employees retiring from Hampton School Division include: Minnie Alston, teacher at Tucker-Capps, 13 years service; Blanche Bi-ron, food service at Lindsay, 18 years service; Louise Black, librarian at Armstrong, 25 years service; Clarence Booth, teacher at Spratley, 18 years service and Helen Brown, teacher at Forrest, 19 years service. Also: Elizabeth Burford, nurse at Booker and Smith, 13 years service; Mildred Bristow, food service at Tucker-Capps, 19 years service; Janet Carter, teacher at Forrest, 18 years service; John Charleston, maintenance, 19 years service and Rose Choiniere, guidance clerk at Spratley, 8 years service. Also: Geraldine Courtney, principal at Phillips, 33 years service; Lucille Everhart, teacher at Burbank, 16 years service; Gladys Fletcher, librarian at Cooper, 25 years service; Barbara Gardner, teacher at Armstrong, 17 years service; Hilton Green, custodian at Bethel, 14 years service and Dorothy Ham, teacher's aide at Tyler, 13 years service. Also: Florence Hawkins, custodian at Lee, 18 years service; Virginia Hawkins, teacher at Kecoughtan, 28 years service; Francis Hayhurst, automotive mechanic-Transportation, 16 years service; Leroy Hubbard, teacher at Kecoughtan, 32 years service; Veon James, food service at Aberdeen, 22 years service; Sarah Jenkins, food service at Asbury, 25 years service; Mary Johnson, teacher at Phoebus, 22 years service; Mildred Johnson, food service at Smith, 16 years service and Whitney Kehn, teacher at Bethel, 29 years service. Also: Doris King, teacher at Bur-bank, 32 years service; Odis Leonard, teacher at Bethel, 29 years service; Beryl Leavitt, teacher's aide at Smith, 19 years service; Lucille Link, secretary at School Administration Center, business ed, marketing, home ec, 20 years service; Victoria Llaneza, food service at Tucker-Capps, 18 years ser vice; Howard Matthews teacher at Hampton, 20 years service; Helen-Mar Miller, teacher at Smith, 8 years service; Jennie Miller, teacher at Booker, 18 years service; Oscar Minor III, teacher at Syms, 20 years service; Lee Mister, food service at Hampton, 18 years service; Shirley McBride, food service at Mallory, 13 years service; Lee Parker, purchasing agent, Scbml Administration Center, 8 years serv- ice; Margie Paxton, teacher's aide at Kraft, 11 years service; Jane Price, guidance director at Kecoughtan, 31 years service; Edward Quivers, paint foreman in maintenance, 18 years service; Ayleen Riley, teacher at Hampton, 22 years service; Marthe' Robinson, teacher's aide at Cooper, 22 years service; Paul Robinson, craftsman in maintenance, 13 years service; Charles Sexton, teacher at Syms, 26 years service and Odell Smith, school social worker, School Administration Center, 12 years service.

Also: Arthur W. Spriggs, NROTC instructor at Kecoughtan, 17 years service; Merrill Stead, area custodial supervisor, School Administration Center, 17 years service; Dorothy Terrence, teacher's aide at Booker, 19 years service; Ulysses Twine, librarian at Aberdeen, 22 years service; Rosa Wallace, teacher's aid at Moton, 16 years service; Laura Walsh, fjvd service at Lindsay, 23 years service; Eugene Ware, teacher at Bethel, 20 years service; and Sandra West, teacher at Phoebus and Hampton, 3 years service. 25 years of service Yvonne Baker, teacher at Phillips; Evelyn Blackley, custodian at Phoebus; Floyd Bonds, custodian at School Administration Center; Minnie Crawley, teacher at Barron; Ed Duckworth, curriculum specialist social studies; Gladys Fletcher, librarian at Cooper; James Graham, principal at Machen; Barbara Griffin, teacher at Phoebus; James Hathawtiy, assistant principal at Kecoughtan; Gary Holt, teacher at Hampton; Clementine Hughes, secretary at Forrest; Betty teacher at Mallory and Thelma Lattimore, bus driver; Glenda Pulliam, teacher at Burbank. Also: Elva Rlddick, principal at Cary; Fred Ridley, custodian at Davis; Thomas Rooks, administrative assistant; Jone Samuel, teacher at Kraft; Doris Scott, teacher at Asbury; Nancy Shrout, teacher at Kecoughtan; William Solomon, teacher at Hampton; Bonnie Tingle, teacher at Phoebus; Elizabeth Torrans, bus driver; and Mary Yarborough, principal at Tucker-Capps. the University of Vir- Leslie ginia, Charlottesville, Stiff which has also selected her for a University Achievement Award in addition to the scholarship she will receive as a Virginia Scholar.

NASA Langley Research Center recently hosted a program for New Horizons Technical Center at the Activity Center. The theme of the activity "Building the Future" emphasized New Horizons' partnerships with NASA and other industry in the Peninsula area. About 200 parents, students, educators and employers attended the event The mentorship program of the Governor's School for Science and Technology operated by New Horizons was featured. Joi Phelps, the chemistry instructor at the school, presented students, Elizabeth Rousey of Hampton High School and Jean Stephens of York High School, with an outstanding mentorship award. Dr.

Mark Lucken-bach, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, was recognizied with an award for the outstanding mentor in 1986-87. New Horizons plans to expand the mentorship program for some students in the vocational classes. NASA hosted a three-day workshop in late June for five of New Horizon's vocational instructors who will work with the NASA mentorship program in school year 1987-88. They include: Kurt Stro-vink, machine technology; Mike Butti, sheet metal; John Riddle, welding; WiihRUUD you don't need a trade-in. To get a good deal on an air conditioning unit conditioning unit at a fair price.

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