Good morning, Gallia County. The future just got a bit brighter for local students as Brad Smith, Marshall University's president and former Silicon Valley CEO, visited Hannan High School with an inspiring message about debt-free education. His "Green and White Day" appearance highlighted the university's Tuition Free WV program and growing opportunities in fields like cybersecurity and aviation – a timely reminder that sometimes the best career paths can lead talented young people back to their Appalachian roots.
Meanwhile, preparation season is in full swing at Gallipolis schools, where the board has assembled its coaching lineup for the coming year. With Noah Vanco joining football and Ashton Webb taking the volleyball helm, student-athletes will have fresh leadership this fall. Across the river, Pleasant Community's senior citizens are getting a different kind of coaching – learning to recognize and avoid the increasingly sophisticated scams targeting their generation, from fake IRS calls to deceptive romance schemes.
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🏫 Gallipolis School Board fills key coaching positions for upcoming year. The board approved several supplemental contracts including Noah Vanco as assistant varsity football coach and Ashton Webb as head varsity volleyball coach. They also accepted resignations, approved new employment for custodial and detention supervisor roles, and established partnerships with Ohio University and Holzer for athletic training services. Additionally, the board approved agreements for vision screenings through Vision to Learn and field lighting improvements from Musco Lighting using the district's cooperative purchase program.
🛡️ Seniors learn to spot scammer tricks targeting their wallets. The Pleasant Community Education Outreach Service (CEOS) in Point Pleasant, W.Va., hosted an educational meeting where members received valuable information about various scams targeting elderly citizens. Elaine Matheny delivered a comprehensive lesson covering telephone, IRS, charity, tech support, romance, and other common scams that prey on seniors. The session provided practical tips on how to avoid becoming victims of these deceptive schemes. Members also participated in health discussions, community service activities, and planned upcoming CEOS events for Mason County.
🎓 Marshall University president inspires students at Hannan High School. Brad Smith, a former Silicon Valley CEO who returned to his West Virginia roots, visited the school for "Green and White Day" celebrations. He highlighted Marshall's Tuition Free WV program that allows qualifying students to graduate debt-free and discussed high-demand careers in cybersecurity. Following Smith's speech, a senior signing day was held for students from Hannan and Point Pleasant High Schools. Students later explored various Marshall booths to learn about careers in aviation and liberal arts.
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Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
-2 Corinthians 4:16
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