Jun 03, 2009
City Fifth Grader Inducted Into Pen 15 Club
June 3, 2009 | 1 Comment
With less than two weeks left in the 2008-2009 school year, Binford Middle School fifth grader Javon Norman was formally inducted into the top-secret Pen 15 Club today, society members have confirmed.
The inauguration of Norman, held during the wait in the cafeteria’s lunch line, included the ritualistic asking by one-time Pen 15 Club member Michael [...]
Apr 09, 2009
Not That Local White Student Wouldn’t Want To Go To Virginia Union, It’s Just, You Know
April 9, 2009 | 6 Comments
Noting that he has nothing personal against Virginia Union University and believes it is a top-notch school for, well, he’s sure a great many people, local high school junior and white person Alex Linsley told his guidance counselor yesterday that he just doesn’t want to attend that college next year, but no offense.
“It’s just like, [...]
Oct 31, 2008
Local Third Graders Apologize To Substitute Teacher
October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
An area third grade class prepared written apologies yesterday for their new substitute teacher, Jared Phelps, who spent one afternoon filling in for full-time teacher Mrs. Heddle after she abruptly resigned her position at the elementary school earlier this week.
Third-grader Will Irwin, a spokesman for the 17-child class, acknowledged that “we took advantage of Mr. Phelps’s inexperience, [...]
Aug 21, 2008
Tobacco Avenue Tips: The First Day Of School
August 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment
In college or grade school? Either way, classes are starting up again here soon. If you’re heading back to class for the fall, be sure to follow these simple guidelines to make the most out of your first day of school:
People are going to think you are weird, because even though you have tried to explain it [...]
Richmond Now Available In 3-D
Thought you knew the Richmond skyline? Take another look.
Buildings, parks, trees, highways and more now appear to show length, width, depths and height when viewed from any angle - and without the need for special 3-D glasses.
"I was ...
