Chesterfield semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program are Lloyd C. Bird High student Ryan Ball, Clover Hill High student Larson Lasek, Midlothian High students Alan Hauser and Bryan Kauder, Monacan High student James McLees and Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School students Susan Ballentine, Stephanie Humphrey, Jacob May, Elizabeth Pickering and Elissa Trieu.
This program, conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corp., annually recognizes as semifinalists about 16,000 academically talented high school seniors across the country. Later in the school year, about 90 percent of the semifinalists will advance to become finalists and about half of the finalists will earn scholarships.
December 18, 2009
December 17, 2009
Chesterfield employees show compassion during tough times
Late last month, the school division wrapped up its 2009-10 United Way employee campaign drive. I’m happy to report that despite the tough economic times in which we currently find ourselves, our employees continue to demonstrate their compassion and desire to assist those less fortunate that others.
Employees pledged more than $231,000 during this year’s campaign. That was nearly 10 percent more than the school division’s goal of $212,000. In a time where other local government/schools campaigns are struggling to meet their goals, I am proud of our employees’ continued desire to give back to the community.
In addition, more than half of our buildings reached 100 percent of their building-level goals. Of this group, Harrowgate Elementary, Perrymont Middle, Community High School and the Chesterfield Technical Center contributed 200 percent of the goal set for the school.
The school division reached an all-time best when 85 employees pledge to give more than $500 to the United Way campaign. Of this group, 14 reached the United Way’s Capital Society, which denotes a gift of $1,000-$4,999.
Employees pledged more than $231,000 during this year’s campaign. That was nearly 10 percent more than the school division’s goal of $212,000. In a time where other local government/schools campaigns are struggling to meet their goals, I am proud of our employees’ continued desire to give back to the community.
In addition, more than half of our buildings reached 100 percent of their building-level goals. Of this group, Harrowgate Elementary, Perrymont Middle, Community High School and the Chesterfield Technical Center contributed 200 percent of the goal set for the school.
The school division reached an all-time best when 85 employees pledge to give more than $500 to the United Way campaign. Of this group, 14 reached the United Way’s Capital Society, which denotes a gift of $1,000-$4,999.
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