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HOT SPRINGS — The Bath County School Board has approved 2019 fall coaching appointments.
The action came following a closed meeting of the school board Tuesday evening.
The school board held its regular April meeting at Valley Elementary School.
Appointments include Larry Grubbs, head football coach; Dennis Maddow, jayvee football coach; Steve Shaver, assistant football coach; Matt Fussell and Hillard Rooklin, assistant football coaches; Dillon Fry, assistant football coach.
Also, Danielle Martin, head volleyball coach; Christina Harmon, jayvee volleyball coach; Justin Whittington, head golf coach; Lisa Hamilton, cross country coach; Susan Mc-Roberts, cheerleading; and Jane McMullen, flag corps.
In other action following closed meeting, the school board:
— accepted the resignations of Catherine Chestnut, a Millboro Elementary School instructional aide; and Dodie Bayne, a Millboro Elementary School teacher;
— approved the appointments of Stevie Hodge and Billy Perry as substitute bus drivers;
— allowed two students in different attendance areas to attend Bath County schools through the remainder of the current school year;
— released a student from compulsory attendance in Bath County schools.
Also Tuesday evening, several students were recognized for recent achievements.
Superintendent Sue Hirsh said the Bath County High School band hosted a percussion clinic on March 22. Even though the day was a school holiday, band students participated in this full-day clinic.
The Bath County Arts Association provided funding for this event.
“A fantastic opportunity for our students,” Hirsh said.
Hirsh also recognized the 55 Bath County students who participated in the recent Celebration of the Arts at Covington High School.
She said Alleghany County schools will host next year’s celebration.
Student representative Emma Marshall was also recognized for recently receiving a Virginia Tech Presidential Scholarship.
“This program recognizes and rewards academically-talented students who have shown persistence and commitment to academic excellence,” Hirsh said.
A?maximum of 85 Virginia students are awarded this four-year scholarship annually.
Dillan Phenegar was also recognized for recently signing to play soccer with Penn State-Beaver.
“We’re quite proud of that,” Hirsh said.
Hirsh also announced that the Valley Elementary School Drama Club will present “The Switch” Friday, beginning at 6 p.m.
