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BEST SCHOOL: Blue Ridge School was selected as the Best Independent School in Central Virginia in Virginia Living magazine's annual state-wide poll.  Thank you to all of our supporters! The poll ran in January when the magazine asked its readers for their 'bests' across the five regions of Virginia - Central, Eastern, Northern, Southwest and the Shenandoah Valley. Readers cast more than 40,000 ballots on where to find the best Virginia has to offer - from the best movie theater in Southwest Virginia to the best independent school in Central Virginia.

 

GOLDEN APPLE AWARD:  Spanish teacher Krystle Roach is a recipient of the 2016 Golden Apple Award.  This recognition is given each year to local teachers. These awards were created by Richard and Judy Nunley in 2001 and are based on a similar program in Florida. Mrs. Nunley, a former teacher herself, and her husband founded the Better Living Foundation to advocate for education and to build and further a better community. The 2016 Golden Apple Award recipients were honored at a reception on Thursday, May 12, in Charlottesville. 

 

Previous Blue Ridge School Golden Apple Award recipients include Mrs. Marcia Kozloski, Ms. Jo McKeown, Mr. Jerry King and Dr. Kevin Miller. For more on Ms. Roach, click here.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS: On Thursday evening, the seniors enjoyed a special dinner in honor of their achievements this year. Despite the rain, they enjoyed steak, seafood and sausage along with accompanying side dishes.

 

Earlier this week, International Student Coordinator Ms. Sarah Kushwara hosted a dinner featuring a variety of dishes from Middle Eastern countries. The dinner was catered by Sultan Kebab, a Turkish restaurant in Charlottesville. The meal included adana, chicken and lamb kebabs, rice, kısır (tabbouleh), hummus, pita bread, baklava, Turkish delight (lokum), and ayran (a cold yogurt drink mixed with salt.) Twenty-five students listened to Anatolian music while eating.

 

ELECTIONS: Elections were held on Thursday for the 2016-2017 student leaders, including class officers, prefects, proctors and several council positions. The results will be announced at the Honors Service on Sunday, May 22.

 

ATHLETICS:  The Barons track team came in second place at last Saturday's VIC track tournament. Several athletes set personal records:

  Scott Spencer '16 placed first in the high jump (6'6), and his 4x100 relay team of Malik Johnson '16, Aaron Aldridge '17 and Elijah Gordon '19 came in first place (44.2).  Jahlil Puryear '17 placed first in the discus (108-08). Elijah Gordon '19 placed first in the 100-meter dash (11.0) while Aaron Aldridge '17 placed second (11.5). Second place winners include Malik Johnson in the long jump (20'07.5") and the triple jump (41'0), Jahlil Puryear in the shot put (35'07"), Aaron Aldridge in the 200-meter dash (23.7), Taku Endo '18 in the 400-meter dash (54.9), and Adam Maisano '19 in the 3200-meter run (11:40).  In addition, Lynn Kong '18, Allen Xiang '18, Paul Lu '18 and Taku Endo came in second in the 4x800 relay (10:08.82). For photos of the meet, click here .

 

The Varsity Golf team placed second in the VIC tournament on Monday. The team includes Will Burton '18, Jaden Frazier '18,Pablo Llado '17, Freeman Paulson '19, Logan Parish '16, Dial Powers '18, Pearson White '17, John Moreno '18 and Evan Wade '17.

Varsity Lacrosse beat Liberty Christian this evening 19-4! For photos, click here.

 

COMMENCEMENT: The Baccalaureate Ceremony will be Friday, May 27, at 4:30PM in Gibson Memorial Chapel followed by a dinner for the seniors and their families. (Please register for the dinner here.) 

The Commencement Ceremony is Saturday, May 28, at 9:30AM on the lawn. Every senior should wear a dark blue blazer, a white shirt, khaki pants and a Blue Ridge tie (available in the admissions office) for both events.

Bacon Hollow Road will be closed that day. Please follow the signs that will guide you to the detour route.