Hannan class to particpate in statewide e-project: "Hannan class to particpate in statewide e-project
by Delyssa Huffman Point Pleasant (Wv) Register
10.30.10 - 03:28 pm
ASHTON — Hannan Jr/Sr High School’s Web Page Publishing Class recently was selected to particpate in a statewide E-Government project.
According to students in the class, the goal of the project is to create and publish a web site that is accessible from the West Virginia state portal (wv.gov) for every county and municipality in the state.
The project requires students to collect certain information and upload it to the Community Connect Foundation’s web site. The class is responsible for Mason County’s municipalities and townships including New Haven, Hartford, Mason and Henderson."
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Senior Spotlight: Derrick Akers
Senior Spotlight: Derrick Akers — Hannan High School
by Delyssa Huffman Gallipolis Daily Tribune
10.27.10 - 09:31 pm
ASHTON — It’s nothing but the net for Derrick Akers, a member of the Class of 2011 at Hannan High School.
A basketball fan and player his whole life, Akers is looking forward to making the most of his final year, especially during this year’s season.
Having played on the Varsity team since his freshman year, Akers said he values everything about the sport.
“I like getting to play with my friends and working as a team. It also gives me something to do.”
Akers, a highly decorated player in the small forward position, was selected for the All-Tournament Basketball Award last year. He also will be one of the co-captain’s this year.
For Akers, basketball has been more than a sport.
“Not only did I become a better player throughout the years, but basketball really taught me to learn how to not get down when we were losing. By being on a team, I’ve learned to work losing situations out and play to the fullest.”
The Wildcats played their best record during Akers first year on the team, but with practice beginning in November, this senior already has goals of averaging 12-15 points per game.
While this is his last year as a Wildcat, Akers has hopes of playing college ball.
“I will definitely miss playing with my teammates,” he said. “Some of us have been together since elementary school. But it would be nice to continue to play.”
Akers will be attending Marshall University next fall to major in criminal justice. He said he wants to get a degree first, then attend a policy academy. He said that maybe later on, he might even try being on a S.W.A.T. team.
“I have a friend who went to the police academy and he really liked it,” Akers said. “And I have always wanted to be a cop, so I plan to get my degree and see where that leads me.”
Akers also said he chose Marshall because it’s close to home.
“My parents have always inspired me to get a good education, and to be a good person, and my future ambition is to accomplish that, have a nice job and live a healthy life.”
Also at HHS, Akers was involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and National Honor Society (NHS) during his sophomore-junior year. He said he really enjoyed helping out in community projects with both, especially planting memorial trees at the school as part of FFA. He additionally takes college-credit courses.
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by Delyssa Huffman Gallipolis Daily Tribune
10.27.10 - 09:31 pm
ASHTON — It’s nothing but the net for Derrick Akers, a member of the Class of 2011 at Hannan High School.
A basketball fan and player his whole life, Akers is looking forward to making the most of his final year, especially during this year’s season.
Having played on the Varsity team since his freshman year, Akers said he values everything about the sport.Akers, a highly decorated player in the small forward position, was selected for the All-Tournament Basketball Award last year. He also will be one of the co-captain’s this year.
For Akers, basketball has been more than a sport.
“Not only did I become a better player throughout the years, but basketball really taught me to learn how to not get down when we were losing. By being on a team, I’ve learned to work losing situations out and play to the fullest.”
The Wildcats played their best record during Akers first year on the team, but with practice beginning in November, this senior already has goals of averaging 12-15 points per game.
While this is his last year as a Wildcat, Akers has hopes of playing college ball.
“I will definitely miss playing with my teammates,” he said. “Some of us have been together since elementary school. But it would be nice to continue to play.”
Akers will be attending Marshall University next fall to major in criminal justice. He said he wants to get a degree first, then attend a policy academy. He said that maybe later on, he might even try being on a S.W.A.T. team.
“I have a friend who went to the police academy and he really liked it,” Akers said. “And I have always wanted to be a cop, so I plan to get my degree and see where that leads me.”
Akers also said he chose Marshall because it’s close to home.
“My parents have always inspired me to get a good education, and to be a good person, and my future ambition is to accomplish that, have a nice job and live a healthy life.”
Also at HHS, Akers was involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and National Honor Society (NHS) during his sophomore-junior year. He said he really enjoyed helping out in community projects with both, especially planting memorial trees at the school as part of FFA. He additionally takes college-credit courses.
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Copyright 2010 Gallipolis Daily Tribune. All rights reserved.
© mydailyregister.com 2010
Generals! » Local Sports » Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV
Generals! » Local Sports » Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV: "Montcalm earns first victory
By JONATHAN GREENE
Bluefield Daily Telegraph The Bluefield Daily Telegraph Sun Oct 31, 2010, 05:00 AM EDT
MONTCALM — By JONATHAN GREENE
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
MONTCALM — Despite a rough year, Montcalm has not given up and continued to play hard.
It showed Saturday afternoon at Prudich Stadium as the Generals won their first game this year 47-6 over visiting Hannan."
By JONATHAN GREENE
Bluefield Daily Telegraph The Bluefield Daily Telegraph Sun Oct 31, 2010, 05:00 AM EDT
MONTCALM — By JONATHAN GREENE
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
MONTCALM — Despite a rough year, Montcalm has not given up and continued to play hard.
It showed Saturday afternoon at Prudich Stadium as the Generals won their first game this year 47-6 over visiting Hannan."
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Tornado Damage and Memories
Tornado Damage and Memories: "Along the way, both mesos dropped tornadoes. The ’98 storm producing touchdowns in Gallipolis and Apple Grove, Buffalo, St. Albans, Kanawha City and Cabin Creek in WV."
Senior Spotlight: Samantha Mayes
Senior Spotlight: Samantha Mayes, Hannan High School
by Delyssa Huffman Gallipolis Daily Tribune
10.06.10 - 09:20 pm
ASHTON — An active student and community member, Samantha Mayes of Hannan High School has a passion for helping others.
This 17-year old who played basketball for two years, now enjoys teaching the younger generation skills to play on the court.
“I really enjoy helping kids with learning how to play basketball,” Mayes said. “The best part is seeing the expression on a child’s face when they do something good. It’s a win/win situation for me.”
And while she hasn’t played since her sophomore year, Mayes said being a member of the Lady Cats basketball team was fun. She has coached for the Ashton Buddy League since she was a freshman, and looks forward to this year’s season.
Also during her sophomore year, the senior athlete ran track, competing in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash, and the long jump. But now the senior is solely focusing on her education.
“I really enjoy learning new things,” Mayes said about why she likes Hannan. “Hannan is such a great school and I feel as if there is always some type of knowledge to be gained here.”
Two organizations that she has been involved in are Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and the National Honor Society (NHS).
“I have been a member of FBLA for four years, and have served as secretary for the past two years,” Mayes said.
She competes in the public speaking event, and has placed on the state level, taking fifth and sixth places in past competitions. She also is on the desktop publishing team.
“I really like FBLA because I love to travel, make close connections with my teammates, and because I get to be myself,” the senior said.
As part of NHS, Mayes participates in community activities, and helps during graduation ceremonies at the school. She has served as the secretary of the organization during her junior and senior years.
Mayes also has enjoyed taking the stage in several school plays. Just last year, she had the role as Alice in ‘Wonderland Rock’, a spin-off of Alice in Wonderland. She also has been involved in the school plays in her eighth and tenth grade years.
“I like acting because I have a lot of fun,” Mayes said. “I also enjoy getting to be myself and someone else at the same time.”
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Copyright 2010 Gallipolis Daily Tribune. All rights reserved.
by Delyssa Huffman Gallipolis Daily Tribune
10.06.10 - 09:20 pm
This 17-year old who played basketball for two years, now enjoys teaching the younger generation skills to play on the court.
“I really enjoy helping kids with learning how to play basketball,” Mayes said. “The best part is seeing the expression on a child’s face when they do something good. It’s a win/win situation for me.”
And while she hasn’t played since her sophomore year, Mayes said being a member of the Lady Cats basketball team was fun. She has coached for the Ashton Buddy League since she was a freshman, and looks forward to this year’s season.
Also during her sophomore year, the senior athlete ran track, competing in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash, and the long jump. But now the senior is solely focusing on her education.
“I really enjoy learning new things,” Mayes said about why she likes Hannan. “Hannan is such a great school and I feel as if there is always some type of knowledge to be gained here.”
Two organizations that she has been involved in are Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and the National Honor Society (NHS).
“I have been a member of FBLA for four years, and have served as secretary for the past two years,” Mayes said.
She competes in the public speaking event, and has placed on the state level, taking fifth and sixth places in past competitions. She also is on the desktop publishing team.
“I really like FBLA because I love to travel, make close connections with my teammates, and because I get to be myself,” the senior said.
As part of NHS, Mayes participates in community activities, and helps during graduation ceremonies at the school. She has served as the secretary of the organization during her junior and senior years.
Mayes also has enjoyed taking the stage in several school plays. Just last year, she had the role as Alice in ‘Wonderland Rock’, a spin-off of Alice in Wonderland. She also has been involved in the school plays in her eighth and tenth grade years.
“I like acting because I have a lot of fun,” Mayes said. “I also enjoy getting to be myself and someone else at the same time.”
Click on The Point Pleasant Register to read the entire story!
Copyright 2010 Gallipolis Daily Tribune. All rights reserved.
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