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Project Imagine Five teenagers were honored last week for completing life skills training and goal-setting exercises through Project Imagine. The program steers youths away from gang activity, and instead focusing on goals such as having no contact with law enforcement, improving their grades, completing school, and becoming employed. Pictured (left to right) are Curtis Artis, Daeshaun Smith, Travis Tarpley, Amarvion Thompson, William Thompson, Daequan Smith, Dre Campbell, Bradley Jefferson, Robert David, and Tywon Wosley. | Keys to be Successful
| GW Administrative Team Mr. Deskins - Head Principal of George Washington High School Mrs. McLaughlin - AP of Testing Coordinator (Grade 12th) Dr. Badger - AP of Student Services (Grade 11th) Dr. Johnson - AP of Facilities (Grade 10th) Dr. Spencer - AP of Instructions (Grade 9th) Mrs. Churchill - AP of Exceptional Children Mr. Draper - Dean of Students |
Project Imagine
Pictured (left to right) are Curtis Artis, Daeshaun Smith, Travis Tarpley, Amarvion Thompson, William Thompson, Daequan Smith, Dre Campbell, Bradley Jefferson, Robert David, and Tywon Wosley.
Keys to be Successful
- Be on time, every class, everyday.
- Don't be disruptive and pay attention.
- Turn in all your work.
GW Administrative Team
Mrs. McLaughlin - AP of Testing Coordinator (Grade 12th)
Dr. Badger - AP of Student Services (Grade 11th)
Dr. Johnson - AP of Facilities (Grade 10th)
Dr. Spencer - AP of Instructions (Grade 9th)
Mrs. Churchill - AP of Exceptional Children
Mr. Draper - Dean of Students
Counseling Corner
Counselor/Admin. Case Loads
Lead Counselor - Weatherford
Guidance Secretary - Ratliff
Seniors - Goods/McLaughlin
Juniors - Perdue/Badger
Sophomore - Crews/Johnson
Freshman - Davis/Spencer
GW NJROTC Wins Tunstall Drill Meet
On Saturday March 25th, the GW NJROTC Drill Team competed against other local teams in “The Throw-down Drill Competition hosted by Tunstall High School. The judges were from The Corps of Cadets at Virginia Military Institute (VMI). GW won 1st Place Unarmed Regulation Platoon, Colorguard, Armed Regulation Squad, JV Unarmed Regulation Squad and Unarmed Knockout (Cadet Ramsey Blewy). The team also had 2nd Place finishes in Varsity Unarmed Regulation Squad, JV Armed Individual, Unarmed Knockout (Cadet JaCory Smith) and a 3rd Place Varsity Armed Individual. The “Soaring Eagles” garnered overall 1st Place for the “Throw-down”.
The team wishes to thank all the Administrators, Teachers and Parents for their support during the drill season.
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GW 1st HBCU Expo
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Ms. Daubert's class learning how to grow sunflower seeds
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2023 Military Ball
The Danville & Pittsylvania County JROTC Programs held their annual military ball on Saturday, March 18th at the Ole Dominion Agricultural Complex. The JROTC Programs from Chatham, Gretna, Dan River, George Washington and Tunstall High School were represented.
The GW NJROTC Varsity Colorguard started the event presenting the Colors for the program. Other highlights of the evening included recognition of our special guests DPS Superintendent- Dr. Hairston, DPS Board Members- Mr. Payne, Ms. Walker and the Director of CTE Ms. Gwen Stone.
Also recognized for their strong support of NJROTC were GW's Principal Deskins, Dr. Badger, Dr. Johnson and Mrs. Churchill in attendance.
Honors were rendered to NJROTC seniors who were escorted through a Ceremonial Saber Honor Guard Detail as their accomplishments were announced by Master Chief Green.
Cadet Terry Daniel
Cadet Ashley Motley
Cadet Ja’Cory Smith
Cadet Issac Ross
Cadet Vannessa Wilson
Cadet Le’Yonna Graham
Cadet Abigail Perez
Cadet Alexander McClanahan
Cadet Bria Ford
Most of these seniors have been in the program for 4 years. All will be sorely missed but the cadets they helped train will be their lasting legacy. Naval Science Instructor- Master Chief Grasty said, “We wish them well in all future endeavors”.
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HOSA Future Health Professionals 43rd Virginia State Leadership Conference
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NJROTC Drill Meet at Cary High School
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Cadet Vannessa Wilson accepts the 2nd Place Trophy for Unarmed Squad Drill. | Cadet Jayden Whitaker accepts the 3rd place NS1 Colorguard Trophy | GW NJROTC in Formation |
Cadet Vannessa Wilson accepts the 2nd Place Trophy for Unarmed Squad Drill.
Cadet Jayden Whitaker accepts the 3rd place NS1 Colorguard Trophy
GW NJROTC in Formation
GW Symphony Orchestra
GW Wind Ensemble Concert Band
GW NJROTC Cadets engage with Johnson Elementary School students during their Career Day
On March 3rd, the GW NJROTC Cadets explain to Johnson Elementary students how taking ROTC in High School can serve as a springboard for a career in the U.S. Military. Cadet Ja’Cory Smith said; “My favorite interaction was how the students responded to some of the equipment we showed them. They were all especially impressed by the sword”. Hopefully they will want to join the program when they get to high school based on the memory we recreated today.” It is always amazing to see our GW scholars take action within the schools and the Danville community.
Picture above are Cadets Sol Mendoza, Ja’Cory Smith, Jackie Delgado and Vannessa Wilson
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2023 High School All-District Chorus
GW football team partners with Rise Against Hunger
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Touch the Troops
GW Scholarship Newsletter
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
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Danville, Virginia 24541
Telephone (434) 799-5108
Fax (434) 799-5251
Scholarship Newsletter #7
March 07, 2023
NOTE: Seniors are responsible for mailing their own scholarships unless directed otherwise in the George Washington High School Scholarship Newsletter. Scholarship applications that do not have an internet link will be in the scholarship file cabinet in the Guidance office.
Latest Edition of the GW's Scholarship Newsletter #8
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VA College Application Deadlines
VA Council on Women 12th Annual STEAM-H Essay and Scholarship Contest
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GW Marching Eagles Drumline/Front Ensemble
Join the GWHS Poetry Society Club!
Who is your favorite poet/writer/creator?
Are you a poet/songwriter/creator?
Do you think creative writing is important in today's society?
Do you want to be a part of a club where you can express yourself in a judge free zone?
Poetry can help us express ourselves in a healthy and positive way. It can be a great outlet for our emotions and help us communicate our feelings in a safe and non-judgmental way. Writing poetry can also be a great way to process our thoughts and feelings about life experiences.
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