Archive for September, 2008
Junior high football Panthers fall to Randolph Macon squad
The Junior High football Panthers took on the Junior High squad from Randolph Macon Academy on Sept. 29 at the Panther Stadium. The Panthers lost by a touchdown, 22-14, but the game was a good one.
Josh Frye scored both the Panther touchdowns on runs. Seventh-grader Billy Hogan caught a pass […]
Rappahannock JP teams rack up wins
By Amy Hitt
Rappahannock’s JP teams are all in first place in the Valley Middle School Conference.
On Sept. 25 the JP Boys’ soccer team continued its winning streak with a victory over Bethel Christian Academy by a score of 4-1. In the rain, which this reporter is not accustomed to watching, Ben Gillis […]
Hilltop Farm bluegrass gospel fest
[ October 11, 2008; 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Come on out on Saturday, Oct.11, from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. and enjoy lovely views, colorful fall foliage, and great bluegrass gospel music. Featured artists are Hollowbound, Debbie Zinn & Natural Grass, Homemade Jam and the Stone Ridge Band. Admission by Donation and good food will be available for purchase. This event will take place […]
Rappahannock schools both ‘fully accredited’ by Virginia, Supt. Chappell reports
Rappahannock County Public Schools Newsletter from Supt. Robert Chappell
State Says Both Rapp Schools “Fully Accredited” - For the 6th Consecutive Year!
On Sept. 25, the Virginia Dept. of Education announced that 95 of 132 VA school divisions had all schools “Fully Accredited” for 2008-09 based on 2007-08 SOL testing. In a message to employees Superintendent […]
Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company turns to the internet to raise its profile and explain its role
By James P. Gannon
The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue company is breaking new ground in communicating with the public by launching a website to raise its profile in the community and explain the crucial role of volunteer emergency services in a small, rural county.
The all-volunteer Washington company, which began serving the community in 1939, leaped […]
RAAC lecture program focuses on promoters of African-American education
RAAC Library Series October 10 - “Two Community Organizers - Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald and their Extraordinary Legacy.”
On Friday October 10 (8 pm), as part of RAAC’s Friday at the Library series, writer and critic Stephanie Deutsch will share the research and writing she has done about the fascinating collaboration between two self-made […]