Education

Smoot Elementary honored veterans last week in honor of Veteran’s Day. Veterans started their morning with breakfast prepared by the school cooks. Afterward, they were welcomed into the gymnasium by all students lined up, cheering and waving American Flags. Veterans were then serenaded by the 5th grade choir under the...

Drema Hill, Ph.D. A senior administrator at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) received a national award for her work in health care administration. Drema Hill, Ph.D., WVSOM’s vice president for community engagement and chief operations officer, was recognized at the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) annual meeting...

Rich Sutphin (left), executive director of the West Virginia Rural Health Association, presenting Dr. Bob Foster with the inaugural Bob Foster, D.O., Award for Excellence in Rural Health Professions Education. Bob Foster, D.O., who retired from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) in July after 45 years of...

Fairmont State University President Michael Davis, Ph.D., at left, and WVSOM President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., congratulate each other after signing an agreement for the WVSOM Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program. Students attending Fairmont State University who are interested in applying to osteopathic medical school now have an advantage. The West Virginia...

Front Row: Sadie Maxey (left), Kiersten Nelson, Katelin Fullen, Rileigh Jackson, and Hannah Jewell; Back Row: Eli Thomas (left), Bryceson Whitt, Cole Thomas, Shane Arthur, Abbigail Mathis, and Danni Dunbar. Eleven James Monroe High School (JMHS) students traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, from Oct. 8 through Oct. 11 for the Georgia...

Qualified high school students are offered a unique opportunity to explore the world by spending an academic year, semester or summer in Europe, Asia, North or South America, Australia or South Africa as part of the ASSE International Student Exchange Program. A nonprofit, public benefit organization, ASSE is dedicated to...

Communities In Schools of Greenbrier County (CISGC) was awarded NIP tax vouchers for distribution to businesses and individuals contributing a minimum of $500 to the organization. NIP vouchers are administered by the State of West Virginia. Those who make eligible contributions to CISGC through the Neighborhood Investment Program, receive up...

Name: Greenbrier East Golf Team Grade: Freshmen through Seniors G.P.A.: 3.55 team average Supporters: Greenbrier East High School and the whole Greenbrier Valley community. Hometown: Greenbrier County Favorite Golfer: Arod Lemons (Alumni) Favorite Quote: “Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent!” Began Golfing: First day of the season,...

Artrageous Spotlight on Schools performance Greenbrier County Elementary School Students attended performances by Artrageous at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg as part of their partnership program, Spotlight on Schools. On Sept. 27 and 28, Carnegie Hall presented three performances to nine elementary schools. Artrageous is known for its blend of multiple...

Communities In Schools of Greenbrier County (CISGC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing integrated student supports within the Greenbrier County public school system for nearly 20 years, is hosting its 5th Annual Holiday Kick Off to fund free services for local students. Founded on the premise that children are unable to...