May 3, 2019

Student Playwriting Showcase!

Galileo's Theatre Guild will be performing four original short plays written and performed by members of the student body. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to charity. Support the creative minds in our schools and in our community at large!

*Some plays may not be appropriate for elementary audiences."

Virtual Enterprise Students Participate in Trade- Show Competition!

Virtual Enterprise students (35) participated in the annual Virtual Trade-Show in NY on April 17th and demonstrated the most efficient, well conceived, and effortless demonstration by the 2 firms the students created and operated daily this year. DPS students competed with nearly 4,500 students from the U.S., Romania, China, Bulgaria, Brazil, Bermuda, Germany, and other countries across the globe in areas of Elevator Pitch, Branding, Commercial, Website, Salesmanship, Booth Design, Newsletter, and other business related concepts. The 2 companies created were WorldWide, Inc. and EyeTech, Inc.

Although some results are not available at this time, students were successful in the following categories!!!!! Will keep you posted!!!

EyeTech, Inc. - 2nd Place - Elevator Pitch

EyeTech, Inc. - Honorable Mention- Branding competition

NJHS Induction Ceremony at Bonner!

On Thursday, April 18, 2019, the O.T. Bonner National Junior Honor Society held its annual Induction Ceremony. The club inducted 26 new members who were selected based on their academics, leadership traits, citizenship, community service, and character. A quartet of George Washington High School orchestra students provided music for the program. The new members heard speeches from current president Aniyah Tarpley. The Induction Ceremony included two keynote speakers from GWHS: Carrie Agnor, the current president of the GWHS National Honor Society and Faith Odom, the Captain of the GWHS basketball cheer squad. Congratulations to each of the new members inducted into this prestigious organization:

Caleb Adams, Donovan Alvarez-Angeles, Jameea Crews, Christina Elliott, Lauren Goldean, Yasmin Hemdan, Charles Hungarland, JaNiya Jackson, Kennedy Kernodle, Sydney Lackey, Coleman Lewis, Cora Liggon, Adam Matejko, Knyla Motley, Tildon Motley, Francesco Pacello, Dev Patel, Skylar Payne, Elizabeth Porch, Naomi Price, Mia Robinson, Mya Robinson, Kadeidra Sydnor-Warner, Jerusha Theodore, Margaret Weller, and Timothy White.

GWHS FBLA Spends Quality Time with Members of the Boys & Girls Club!

Members of the GW chapter of the FBLA recently spent time at the Boys & Girls Club. The young children there thoroughly enjoyed the time our students took to hang and play with them. It's those little things and memories that can stick with a child and make a difference!

The group played dodge ball, basketball, football, and hung out together on the playground. Even Mrs. Price got into the fun and shot some hoops!

#partnershipsmatter

Bonner NJHS Participates in Cleanup Day!

The O.T. Bonner National Junior Honor Society participated in a Bonner Cleanup Day on Monday, April 29th. Members picked up trash and cleaned the campus as part of their community service requirements. What a great crew of students!

GWHS Students Celebrate School Library Month!

In celebration of School Library Month, students from GWHS visited the Danville Public Library where they were treated to a tour, had lunch, and created their own mosaic tiles.

Sponsorship Opportunity!

Graduates of Distinction Honored!

DPS held its annual Graduate of Distinction Ceremony at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Eighty-four students from Galileo Magnet High School and George Washington High School (GWHS) were recognized as having achieved this honor.

The Graduate of Distinction program recognizes student accomplishments in five categories: academic achievement, attendance, citizenship, community service, and participation in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. Students must accumulate points in each of the five areas in order to qualify.

DPS recognized the following Galileo students as Graduates of Distinction for the 2018-2019 academic year:

Preston Drew Arnn, Alexandra Katherine Booth, Garrett Allen Campbell, Catherine Anne Carter, Kellsey Louise Carter, Nomair Nadeem Chaudhary, Quindarra Re’Gine Emerson, Trent Edward Gauldin, William Zachery Jones, Oscar Dalaun Kemp, Bruce Landon Kendrick, Alexander Fraser Larking, Taylor Leigh Mangus, Devyn Nicole McIvor, Amanda Jane Neeley, John Wesley Perez, Angelique Nicole Perkins, Davis Slade Potts, Nicholas Justin Russell, Emma Grace Savering, Rebecca Nicole Shadrick, Kamryn Denise Smith, Jenita Alvina Theodore, Isaac Samuel Vanderveer, Leah Jamilah Warner,Tabatha Armonia Watkins, Madison Leah Webb, and Heath Dusten Wood, Jr.

DPS recognized the following GWHS students as Graduates of Distinction for the 2018-2019 academic year: Lucas Kim Addis, Carrie LeighAnn Agnor, Talisha Janelle Aldridge, Hannah Christine Anderson, Andyria Janae Barge, Joshua Nathaniel Batts, Jacob Thomas Black, Cassandra Abigail Bravo-Rodriguez, Emma Grey Byrnes, Berenice Escobar Carranza, Ismaeli Cyncerity Carter, Kenya LaTraya Carter, Cadrein Deshan Cunningham, Carrie Elliot Dabney, Georgia Anne Daniel, Deja Danielle Deshazor, Marcus Tyree Deshazor, Jazlyn Sherae Edmunds, Nyjal Ehirim, Michael William Gryder, Ramon Ta’Sean Guy, Ambria Natori Harris, Hermani Paula Harris, Meredith Hailey Teague Harris, Chelsea Jean Harvey, Grace Campbell Holland, Karina Grace Howard, Omni Zachera Hubbard, Quintasia Ta’Mya Hunt, Shane Taylor Jeffords, Aisha Aliyah Jones, Macy Elizabeth Jones, Taylor Anne Jones, Jacanas Iona Keene, Roch Leonard Patino Madejas, Tyasia Ashannti Mason, Camille La’Sha McLaughlin, Taylor Joyce Moorman, Taylor Grace Murphy, Kelsei Christena Niblett, Gavin Mitchell Oaks, Glenn Michael O’Daniel, Faith Janelle Odom, Megan Alexandra Padgett, Tamasjai Calil Reaves, Kendall Keyshawn Robertson, Abigail Marie Rojas, Messiah Lanay Royster, Najeah Myangel Rumley, Parth Minesh Shah, Rae’Viona Da’Sheree Stephens, Shamika Sharmaine Tate, De’Ja Alexa Thompson, Hao Phong Tran Truong, Alexis Marie Watlington, and Malik Odarius Williams.

The top eight Graduate of Distinction students with the highest grade point average received $700 each. Those students included: Jenita Alvina Theodore (Galileo), Grace Campbell Holland (GWHS), Megan Alexandra Padgett (GWHS), Emma Grey Byrnes (GWHS), Jacob Thomas Black (GWHS), Georgia Anne Daniels (GWHS), Cassandra Abigail Bravo-Rodriguez (GWHS), and Carrie LeighAnn Agnor (GWHS).

The top eight Graduate of Distinction students who attended elementary school(s) in Danville Public Schools for all six years (K-5) received $500 each. Those students included: Taylor Grace Murphy, Hannah Christine Anderson, Nyjal Ehirim, Macy Elizabeth Jones, Leah Jamilah Warner, Alexis Marie Watlington, Taylor Joyce Moorman, and Hao Phong Tran Truong.

Grace Holland and Georgia Daniel both received a $1,000 Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) STEM scholarship offered through the IALR Foundation. The scholarship is intended to support a graduating senior who expresses a desire to continue his or her education, specifically, in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Jacob Thomas Black received a $5,000 Essel Propack Manufacturing Excellence Scholarship which recognizes area high schools seniors for their community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. The scholarship program is intended to serve students and encourage enrollment in institutions of higher learning. It aligns with two focus areas of Essel Propack’s Community Involvement Strategy: promoting community service and building tomorrow’s leaders.

All of the Graduate of Distinction students who will be attending a college or university this year were awarded a $200 scholarship.

Thank you to our gracious sponsors and partners in education: Alpha Phi Omega, Community Foundation of the Dan River Region, Danville Community College Educational Foundation, Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, Danville Public Schools Education Foundation, Delta Sigma Theta, Essel Propack, Fisher & Watkins Funeral Home, H.B. Moorefield Charitable Trust, Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, J.T.- Minnie Maude Charitable Trust, Lawrence Distributing Co., Mark and Carole Holland, Optimist Club, Piedmont Printing & Graphics, Robert Woodall Automotive, Spectrum Medical, The Links, Inc., and Wilkins & Co. Realtors. #partnershipsmatter

Click here for a wonderful presentation highlighting all of the Graduate of Distinction students.

United Way Recognizes Claiborne-Felder and DPS!

Congratulations to our very own Wesson Claiborne-Felder! Wesson won the Community Employee Engagement Award and the Energizer Bunny Award at the United Way Annual Meeting. Because of her fundraising efforts, DPS was recognized as a 2018 Pacesetter. Thank you to every DPS employee who participated in the campaign!

Spring Concert Scheduled!

The GWHS Orchestra will present its Spring Pops concert on Friday, May 10 at 7pm. The concert will be held in the GW auditorium and is free to all. The students will be performing Bohemian Rhapsody, Best of Queen, The King of Pop, Moon River, Drag Me Down, and others. Please come and help us celebrate our year's accomplishments and bid the seniors farewell!

Adams, Runyon, and Calvey Earn GED Certificate!

The Adult Career and Education Center is excited to announce that three of our students gained their GED Diplomas this week. Pictured are Joe Adams and William Runyon. Martina Calvey, not pictured, also received her GED Certificate. All three of these students have future plans that could not happen without obtaining their credentials.

Please join us for ACEC's graduation ceremony on June 1, 2019 at 11:00 am. The event will take place in the George Washington High School Auditorium. No tickets are required and we guarantee you will have a great time. It is not too late to be a part of our graduating class. Come by our center on Goode Street, or call Mary Dumont at 434.799.6471 for details on how you can be the next graduate.

Galileo Hosts Decision Day!

On May 1st, Galileo High School hosted Decision Day 2019! At this event, seniors were celebrated for their commitment to higher education and enlistment in the military. We are proud of our falcons!

Spoiler Alert!

Phillip Gardner's spoiler alert in the Child Nutrition Department. Coming in Summer 2019!

Teens Can Work Out For Free This Summer at Planet Fitness!

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Pottery Available for Sale at GWHS!

There are still some beautiful, and functional, items left over from this year’s Fine Arts Night Pottery Sale. Prices are very reasonable, with most mugs and bowls for $7.00 a piece or 2 for $12.00. All proceeds go to prizes and entertainment for next year's Fine Arts Night. You can peruse them today in B-101 (under the library), or stop by the E wing at the beginning of next week.