Goodbye, Green Bank Telescope.

flipside@wvgazette.com (Amanda Gibson, Pocahontas County High School) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:51:22 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is an essential part of Pocahontas County. Since 1961, when it opened the first fully automatic radio telescope, the NRAO has filtered in touri...

Obama girls to hit teen milestones in White House

webmaster@ap.org ( The Associated Press) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:00:00 -0500

WASHINGTON -- Thats how it goes with kids. You hardly notice how fast theyre growing up, then suddenly big sis is nearly as tall as Mom and the little one is a tween, gently sassing Dad.

Red Cross mission has many facets

flipside@wvgazette.com (Katherine Burgess, Winfield High School) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:51:14 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Youve probably heard of the American Red Cross, but do you know what it does. It is shocking how many people dont, so Im here to clue you in. The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton in Washington, D.C. on May 21, 1881. A...

Students still arent fans of new school menus

flipside@wvgazette.com (Jessica Johnston, Valley High School) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:57:58 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Beginning last school year, the governments National School Lunch Program changed the guidelines for food that cooks can prepare for their students. The changes included more fruits and vegetables and smaller portions; new menus ...

Another kind of education

flipside@wvgazette.com (Jessica Johnston, Valley High School) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:00:22 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- For some people, going to high school is enough of a challenge. They have to worry about keeping their grades up in order to go to college, play sports or just to impress someone with their intellect. However, some students also ha...

Link Crew helps freshmen transition into high school

( ) — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:36:11 -0500

By Kristyn ConleyHurricane High SchoolCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- For the past 19 years, students all over the nation have experienced a program designed for the difficult transition between middle and high school. At Hurricane High Scho...

Alzheimers awareness organization seeks entries for teen video contest

(Staff reports) — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:07:58 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- AFA Teens, the youth branch of the Alzheimers Foundation of America, is now accepting entries for its third annual AFA Teens Video Competition. Open to ages 13 to 19, it offers a $500 for the winner and $250 f...

Raising awareness about epilepsy

flipside@wvgazette.com (Jessica Johnston, Valley High School) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:00:54 -0400

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Everyone should be aware of epilepsy because it is a severe, life-threatening condition. Epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder, is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system. It i...

The history behind Guy Fawkes Day

flipside@wvgazette.com (Katherine Burgess, Winfield High School) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:03:57 -0400

"Remember, remember the fifth of November, the Gunpowder Treason and Plot. I know of no reason why the Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot." -- "V for Vendetta" CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Most people dont know about G...

Students pick vocational school for career head start

flipside@wvgazette.com (Jessica Johnston, Valley High School) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:09:23 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A vocational school teaches students the skills needed to perform a particular job. These schools are devoted to training for a specific occupation instead of a general liberal arts education.The

These freshmen are focusing on their future

flipside@wvgazette.com (Nicholas Ransbottom, Home study) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:35:11 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- There are many difficult things about being a teenager, but one of the hardest by far is preparing for life ahead. Once you graduate high school, youll have to make the transition from teenager to adult. As hard as it is to be...

Mixing work and family: parents teach at school children attend

flipside@wvgazette.com (Jessica Johnston, Valley High School) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:38:07 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Some students have to worry about their parents hearing about the things they do at school. But what if you have to worry about your parents seeing those things. Thats what happens with students whose parents are ...

Tragedy on the Hill

flipside@wvgazette.com (Samira Shahbandy, George Washington High School) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:46:24 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- On Sept. 16, tragedy struck the George Washington High School community. Freshman Drew Morton was in a car accident that morning and passed away later that day. The school still mourns his death, using his football num...

Adolescent depression must be taken seriously

flipside@wvgazette.com (Sabriyah Shahbandy, George Washington High School) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:28:06 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Depression: its something teens hear about all too often. Our generation has grown up in a society that has generally been labeled as "unhappy," and now, as we are growing into adults, it is something we are all sta...

High school a mixed experience for freshmen

flipside@wvgazette.com (Nicholas Ransbottom, Home study) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:37:44 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The ninth grade is without a doubt the hardest time for a teenager. Starting high school is a very awkward and sometimes frightening process. Now that teens have had a chance to settle in, what have freshmen thought of their firs...

Hundreds gather in Madison to support W.Va. coal and miners

flipside@wvgazette.com (Ronni Lynn Wood, Scott High School) — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- "Coal people are the proudest, most hard-working, professional people Ive ever seen in my life," said Sen. Art Kirkendoll, D-Logan, at a pro-coal forum in Madison on Aug. 20. The rally was held in support of coal mining jobs ...

Year-round school. Yuck!

flipside@wvgazette.com (Matthew Johnson, Scott High School) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:32:40 -0400

Click here to see how Kanawha Countys year-round schools break their calendars down vs. traditional schools. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- As obv...

College Summit workshop a life-changing experience

flipside@wvgazette.com (Jessica Johnston, Valley High School) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:54:09 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- On July 12-15, students from high schools including Fayetteville, Independence, Liberty, Midland Trail, Oak Hill, Shady Springs, Valley, Winfield and Woodrow Wilson attended the College Summit summer workshop at Marshall University. Co...

Have fun, but dont have too much fun

flipside@wvgazette.com (Jessica Johnston, Valley High School) — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Graduating from high school is a joyous occasion for many students. It means you are finally free from high school and all the things that go with it. However, if you plan on going to college, your school days arent over yet. If yo...

Seniors ready for final year of high school

flipside@wvgazette.com (Jessica Johnston, Valley High School) — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:50:27 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- For the Class of 2013, senior year is quickly approaching, and with it comes excitement and worries. While some students may dread the year and worry about what it will bring, most students are excited for it and ready to graduate. &qu...

Popular HI-Y club at Valley High helps others

flipside@wvgazette.com (Jessica Johnston, Valley High School) — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- HI-Y, which stands for High School YMCA, is probably the most popular club at Valley High School. It is a school-organized group that helps the community while earning students service hours. Valley history, psychology and sociology te...

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