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Applause to a large group of local heroes, all the nurses in our area, as we celebrate National Nurses Week, which runs through Sunday. The annual observance begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, which is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is considered the founder of modern nursing. President Richard Nixon issued a proclamation for Nurses Week in 1974 and the honorary week has been celebrated ever since. This year's theme, "Nurses Make the Difference," honors the incredible nurses who embody the spirit of compassion and care in every health care setting.
Applause to the four Randolph County schools that have been recognized as winners of a nationwide contest. Coalton Elementary School, Elkins Third Ward Elementary School, Midland Elementary School and Pickens School have been named 2024 Capturing Kids' Hearts Showcase Schools. The four principals -- Melissa Walters of Coalton Elementary; Hollie Pritt of Third Ward Elementary; Teena Wallace of Midland Elementary; and Christine Long of Pickens School -- were recognized at Tuesday's Randolph County Board of Education meeting. Amy Smith, the Randolph County Schools director of Federal Programs & Elementary Curriculum, presented the principals with certificates during the meeting. Randolph County Schools adopted Capturing Kids' Hearts district-wide in the fall of 2022 to address the social-emotional needs of both students and staff in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applause to the Elkins Farmers Market, which officially opened for the season last weekend at the Elkins Railroad Depot. For the past 22 years, the Farmers Market has offered seasonal fresh produce in Elkins. This will be the 11th-straight year that the Farmers Market will be at its downtown location behind the Railroad Depot. With the New Tygart Flyer departing at 11 a.m. on Saturday mornings, a large number of train visitors visit the market before departing for their trips. For more information on the Elkins Farmers Market, visit its Facebook site or call 681-298-8510.
Applause to the Pilgrim Commandery No. 21 Knights Templar, which recently awarded scholarships to four high school seniors in Randolph County. Each scholarship was worth $1,000 and can be used at public or private institutions, either in or out of the state of West Virginia. Three of this year's recipients, Abigail Arbogast, Lydia Wamsley, and Amanda Cutlip, were from Tygarts Valley High School. The other recipient was Lindsey Thompson from Harman School. The information for applying for the scholarships was sent to all four Randolph County high schools' guidance officers earlier this year. Wamsley plans to attend Davis & Elkins College and will major in education. Cutlip plans on majoring in Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Potomac State of WVU. Arbogast, meanwhile, is heading to West Virginia University, where she will major in biology and pre-med. Thompson plans on attending Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College.