Thirty-eight years ago this month, I started my career as an instructor of Agricultural Education. I taught my first two years at Culpeper Jr. High School and was thankful to make my beginner mistakes away from home. In 1988, I returned to my alma mater, Central High School, to teach…
Another Fair Week will soon begin in Shenandoah County and festivities are gearing up. The days to come hold much excitement, entertainment, entrees, and exhaustion. While children gravitate toward the rides, most adults enjoy the livestock, poultry, and exhibit buildings. Many of us just like catching up with friends we…
Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where are we going? Nearly every person asks these questions at some point in our lives. The search for their answers has motivated some of history’s greatest minds to consider all manner of possibilities. Because we all bump into reality every…
Imagine your child coming home from school reporting that her teacher told their class that women were too weak to become managers and that people with black skin were inferior to whites. My hope is that you would be alarmed and even outraged by such teachings and contact the teacher…
Hansle Parchment is competing in this year’s Summer Olympics representing Jamaica. At 34, he is one of the oldest athletes participating and will be running in the 110 meter hurdles. He won the bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics but he is in Paris this week to defend the gold…