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Unity Reed High School equestrian vaulter wins $2,000 scholarship

By Paris Goodman

Ainsely Sadler, a 17-year-old Equestrian Vaulter from Bristow, won the National Athletic Scholarship from the National Honor Society of High School Scholars worth $2,000. Ainsely is a Unity Reed High School senior and was chosen for her achievements and dedication to equestrian vaulting.

Equestrian vaulting is a rigorous and high-consequence sport that consists of gymnastics-like maneuvers while riding on the back of a horse. While vaulting, the equestrian maneuvers the horse within a 15-meter diameter circle and is judged on a scale of one to 10.

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Woodbridge High’s JROTC robotics team wins trip to nationals

By Madina Habib

Woodbridge JROTC has qualified to compete in the JROTC National Championship in Dallas, Texas, from April 17-29 as part of the host VEX Robotics Competition.

Since 1993, the Army Junior Reserve Officer Corps (JROTC) Honor Unit with Distinction program at Woodbridge High has developed leadership, citizenship, and community service skills. This year, they added robotic skills.

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Prince William county school admin to be Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society President

By Paris Goodman

C.D. Hylton High School planetarium director Anthony Kilgore has been selected as the new President of the Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society (Maps). Anthony was one of three candidates running for the position of President. 

The election process began with a nomination process which resulted in three candidates being able to represent all planetariums in high schools, colleges, and science centers. Member planetariums’ directors and administrators cast all votes. 

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Student school board members discuss accomplishments

By Bekah Whittacre
Solomon and Buckman were the first student representatives on the Stafford County School Board.

The 2022-23 school year marked the first time a student representative sat on the Stafford County School Board.

The county followed a growing trend around the region where school boards allow student body members to sit alongside elected officials and share their opinions and insight on matters facing the governing body.

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Fights prompt Colonial Forge to drop ‘power hour’ lunch

By Potomac Local News
Stafford schools suggests wellness fair participants bring a canned food donation to benefit those in need through S.E.R.V.E. [Photo: S.E.R.V.E.]

The extended lunch period known as “power hour” has ended at one Stafford County high school.

Colonial Forge Principal Gregory Daniel announced power hour was over following a fight between two multiple students, prompting a 911 call to the school. So far, the sheriff’s office says students were involved in fights that broke out at 10:40 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

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Metz intellectual disabilities program discussed

By Potomac Local News
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Metz Middle School Principal Gary Morris provided the Manassas City Council with an update about students at its campus.

The first-year principal highlighted the school’s intellectual disabilities program, which allows students to volunteer in the community. Students in the program regularly volunteer at Grace Methodist Church in Manassas.

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Stafford schools recognize business partners at breakfast

By Potomac Local News
Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor addresses business owners at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Stafford County, Virginia.

Stafford County Public Schools thanks its business partners during a breakfast meeting.

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Manassas schools seek student school board representatives

By Amelia Breeden

The City of Manassas School Board seeks rising juniors and seniors interested in becoming Student representatives for the School Board. Students must apply online before April 17, 2023. 

The Board will select two students to serve a year-long term and be a voice for all Manassas City Public School students.

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