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Tolsia High School ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: REBELS WITH A CAUSE *Scroll Down for Tolsia in the News*  ALL STUDENTS DRIVING TO SCHOOL MUST HAVE THEIR VEHICLE REGISTERED WITH THE SCHOOL. A DRIVING PERMIT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN THAT VEHICLE WHILE ON CAMPUS.
Tolsia in the News  *Tolsia High School Press Release* Date: May 23rd, 2020 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator “TOLSIA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR ANSWERING CALL WILL GET SPECIAL RECOGNITION” Tolsia High School Senior 2020 Kristopher Ray Collins will be getting a special opportunity coming up on Thursday May 28th, 2020. Kris is the son of Loria and Kenny Collins of Fort Gay, WV. He has enlisted in the United States Army and will be leaving for Basic Training on June 1st, 2020. However, due to the postponement of the Tolsia High Graduation Ceremony originally scheduled on May 26th, Kristopher was going to miss his graduation. The THS ceremony was moved to June 25th, 2020. This was due to the closing of all state schools during the COVID-19 crisis. Kristopher was going to miss the special event. The late Paul Harvey used to say “Now for the rest of the story” and that will be the case for Kristopher Collins as well. Kris will not be missing the chance to walk the stage in Rebel Arena for a final time as a Tolsia High Student. Principal Greg Miller has coordinated a special graduation ceremony for Kris and his family on Thursday May 28th at 11:00 am at the school. The ceremony will allow Kris to receive his diploma and awards with family and friends with him. The diploma will be presented by Wayne County Schools Superintendent Todd Alexander, Tolsia High Principal Greg Miller and a representative from the Wayne County Board of Education. The event will be conducted while following all guidelines for safety put out by the county, state and federal agencies in dealing with the current COVID -19 crisis. Tolsia Principal Greg Miller said, “We wanted to do all we could to make sure that Kris got to have the experience of graduation. He has stepped up to serve his country and we wanted to do this for him. I want to thank Supt. Alexander, the Wayne County Board and our WFGH Station Engineer Mr. Fred Damron for helping pull this together.” For more information contact THS Principal Greg Miller at (304)648-5566. *Tolsia High Career-Technical Press Release* Date: May 21st, 2020 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator TOLSIA HIGH JROTC CADET CAPTURES 4TH BRIGADE ESSAY CONTEST AWARD Tolsia High School JROTC Cadet Ella Hatfield recently was selected as a national award winner for the 4th Brigade Essay Contest. This is a national contest and Cadet Hatfield was selected as the winner and representative for the 4th Brigade of the JROTC Program. Junior ROTC strives to instill in its Cadets positive character traits such as respect, responsibility, honesty and integrity. Ella Hatfield was selected, and her essay was described as a great tribute to Junior ROTC as a character-building program. Tolsia High Career-Technical Administrator Ric Morrone said, “We are very proud of Ella and she continues the tradition of excellence for our JROTC Program. We want to congratulate her and SGM Thomas Francis and SGT Hodge for their hard work and commitment to Tolsia High and JROTC.” For more information regarding Tolsia High JROTC please contact SFC Hodge or SGM Thomas Francis at the school at (304) 648-8258.
The Tolsia High School Career-Technical Department recently announced the winners of the Students of the Year for the Class of 2020. The three categories include: CTE Male Student of the Year, CTE Female Student of the Year and the JROTC Cadet of the Year. Students were nominated and went through an application and essay process before being voted on by the Selection Committee. There were many deserving nominations with the winners being as follows: Tolsia High School Female CTE Student of the Year – Shawna Lockard Tolsia High School Male CTE Student of the Year- Carson Stuart Tolsia High School JROTC Cadet of the Year- Hayden Harvey  *Tolsia High School Press Release* Date: May 6, 2020 JOHN W. HARRIS LEADERSHIP AWARD Congratulations to Tolsia High School’s Haylee Porter for being selected as a National Beta Club John W. Harris Leadership Award winner. The John W. Harris Leadership Award is named after Beta’s founder and recognizes outstanding members whose actions and character best exemplify the ideals of leadership. This prestigious award provides national recognition to National Beta Club’s most deserving members. The National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. And for more than 80 years, it has prepared today's students to be tomorrow's leaders. Beta’s mission originated with Dr. John W. Harris, a professor at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, who founded the organization in 1934. Over 80 years have passed, but his vision and Beta’s mission has remained the same. Tolsia High School’s Beta Club member, Haylee Porter will receive a leadership award, recognition at National Convention and tuition reimbursement to attend the Beta Leadership Conference. For More Information regarding Tolsia High School Clubs and Activities please contact Principal Mr. Greg Miller (304) 648-5566.  *Tolsia High School Press Release* Date: May 1st, 2020 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator TOLSIA HIGH HONORS SENIOR CLASS 2020 WITH “NIGHT TO SHINE” Tolsia High School honored the Senior Class of 2020 with a special event on Friday May 1st, 2020 at the high school in Glenhayes, WV. The WVSSAC initiated a “Night to Shine “for the 2020 Seniors on that day to honor and recognize all seniors across the Mountain State. Tolsia High School eagerly wanted to participate and show its graduating students how much they appreciate them. The staff and administration at Tolsia High partnered to illuminate the athletic fields from 8:20 pm (20:20 military time) to 9:20 on Friday May 1st. Also, signs with graduating Seniors names and pictures were along a parade route around the fields and campus at the school. The seniors and their families were very excited and grateful for the gesture and recognition. Tolsia High Principal Mr. Greg Miller said, “We wanted to give our seniors a special recognition during these trying circumstances. It gave them and their families an opportunity to come out and enjoy the event and see some of their teachers and staff here at the high school. I want to thank the WVSSAC for initiating this event and we were happy to participate.” If you need any more information regarding this event or any others at Tolsia High Student contact Mr. Greg Miller, Principal Tolsia High at (304) 648-5566.
*Tolsia High Career-Technical Press Release* Date: April 1st, 2020 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator Tolsia Family Helping Community with Food Delivery Program The Tolsia High School Student Food Delivery Program has been making sure their students and families get some much-needed help with meals being delivered. The program is coordinated by the Wayne County Schools food and nutrition department. It is implemented by the cooks, custodians and a group of volunteers. The plan delivers meals to those families unable to pick up breakfast and lunch meals at their nearest schools. The program is feeding approximately 275 students with meals for five days a week: breakfast and lunch. Tolsia High Principal Mr. Greg Miller said, “This is a monumental task that is being accomplished in this time of need. Our food service staff has stepped up in a huge way. The teamwork to make this work is unbelievable, our staff and the volunteers are helping out of their caring for their community. We are very blessed to be able to keep the food service going to those in need.” For more information regarding any programs at Tolsia High, contact Principal Mr. Greg Miller at (304) 648-5566.
*Tolsia High Career-Technical Press Release* Date: April 1st, 2020 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator Walmart Assists Tolsia High with Student Food Delivery Program The Tolsia High School Student Food Delivery Program recently received a welcomed donation from Walmart in Louisa, KY. The store donated much needed supplies to Tolsia High School to assist in the delivery of food to students and their families. The midst of the current Pandemic has left many area students and families in need of food deliveries. The Food Service Delivery Program at Tolsia High meets the needs of close to 300 students and families in the district. Walmart was generous enough to donate bags that are a great assistance in the delivery of multiple meals at a time for each student. The bags allow the volunteers and bus drivers to deliver the meals in a much more efficient manner and enable the students to carry them safely. Tolsia High Principal Mr. Greg Miller said, “We are blessed to always be able to count on our community partners anytime we are in need. This was an opportunity for us to reach out to our community and they rose to the occasion. I want to thank Walmart in Louisa, KY and all of our tremendous volunteers for helping to make sure that all Wayne County students have access to nutritious meals during this difficult time. Also, I want to thank our unsung heroes all across the county, the cooks, custodians, staff and community volunteers for stepping forward to help with our food service program and deliveries. For more information regarding any programs at Tolsia High, contact Principal Mr. Greg Miller at (304) 648-5566.
*Tolsia High Career-Technical Press Release* Date: March 27th, 2020 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator Tolsia High Therapeutic Services Helping Their Community The Tolsia High Therapeutic Services Program recently donated much needed supplies to Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. The midst of the current pandemic has left many healthcare facilities short on many of the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) needed for healthcare workers. The Therapeutic Services Program at Tolsia High had supplies including gloves and protective gowns that they wanted to donate. Tolsia High Therapeutic Services Instructor Mrs. Gilkerson said, “We are blessed to always be able to count on our community partners anytime we are in need. This was an opportunity for us to try and help them out in any way possible during this difficult time. We will continue to be a resource that is here to assist anyone that we can.” For more information regarding the Therapeutic Services Program at Tolsia High. Contact Instructor Mrs. Tennille Gilerson at (304) 648-5566.
*Tolsia High Press Release* Date: February 24th, 2020 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator Tolsia High Focuses on Voter Education and Registration Tolsia High School’s was the site for a recent visit from Mr. Lee Dean, the Southwest and Southcentral Representative for the WV Secretary of State’s Office and Mr. Renick Booth the Wayne County Clerk. Mr. Dean and Mr. Booth were at the high school on Thursday, February 20th. The public officials met with students and provided a voter seminar as well as registering students to vote throughout the day. A good number of students were registered to vote. Mr. Dean said, “It was a great day speaking to students and doing Voter Registration drives! We wound up registering many students to vote today! Several more were already registered, so achieving 100% Senior Voter Registration is definitely achievable. Thanks to everyone at Tolsia High for welcoming me with open arms today and not just allowing us to enlist the kids to vote, but rather educating the kids as they will vote! The event was coordinated by Tolsia High Counselor Mrs. Katlin Webb. She said, “We are grateful for our county and state officers for coming to Tolsia High to educate our students about the importance of voting. As always, we here at Tolsia High continue to work to help our students to be active, productive citizens when they leave our school.” For more information regarding this program or any others at Tolsia High contact: Tolsia High Counselor Mrs. Katlin Webb or Principal Greg Miller at (304) 648-5566.
*Tolsia High School Press Release* Date: February 20th, 2020 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator TOLSIA HIGH STUDENTS GO TO WORK AT THE CAPITOL Tolsia High School students recently participated in the West Virginia Legislature Student Pages Day. The event is an opportunity for students to experience government working in a firsthand way. The Social Studies Department at Tolsia High sponsored members of the Tolsia High Student Government group to participate. Students visited Charleston and the Capitol to take part in real government sessions. The group was accompanied by Tolsia High Instructors Tonya Slone and Marsha Walker. The Tolsia High students got to meet local legislators and work as pages for the day at the Capitol. Mrs. Slone said, “This is a great experience for our students to personally see a lot of the things we study in our classes. I want to thank our legislators and the Wayne County School system for making this possible. We at Tolsia High continue to work to prepare our students to be productive citizens when leaving our school.” If you need any more information regarding the Tolsia High Student Government Program contact Mrs. Tonya Slone, Tolsia High Social Studies Department at (304) 648-5566. 
*Tolsia High School Press Release* Date: April 8th, 2019 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator Tolsia High School Partners with the State of West Virginia to Stop Drinking and Driving Tolsia High School was recently visited by the West Virginia Department of Revenue, Alcohol Beverage Control Administration. The visit was in conjunction with the 6th Annual NO School Spirits PSA contest. Tolsia High’s Broadcast program was being honored with the first prize presentation from Governor Jim Justice as part of the program. Tolsia High Students and staff also participated in the driving simulator activities related to combating drinking and driving. The season for proms and graduations is upon us and Tolsia High students want to take a stand against the dangers of drinking and driving. Through the public service announcement that was created for the contest and the large number of students that participated in the Driving Simulator Tolsia High students gained valuable knowledge and experiences. This type activity may serve to help to diminish the occurrences of drinking and driving as well as underage drinking. Tolsia High School Assistant Principal Mr. Ric Morrone said, “Tolsia High School is very active in providing opportunities for our students to participate in activities that provide positive life lessons for the students. We feel this is a part of the process for students to be responsible citizens and for future success. Tolsia High always pursues the goal of aiding our graduates to be college and career ready upon graduation.” For more information regarding this or any other programs at Tolsia High School, contact Mr. Greg Miller, Tolsia High Principal, at (304) 648-5566.
*Tolsia High School Press Release* Date: April 5th, 2019 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator TOLSIA HIGH JROTC Claims State Raider Championship The Tolsia High School JROTC Raider Team has been drawing attention with their recent successes in the competitions all season. The Tolsia High JROTC participated in the West Virginia State Raider Competition at Capital High School in Charleston, WV on March 30th, 2019. They faced 11 other West Virginia JROTC Raider Competition Teams from all class size schools including A, AA, and AAA. The West Virginia State Raider Championship Trophy will once again reside in Glenhayes, West Virginia, the home of the Tolsia High School Rebel Battalion. The Tolsia High JROTC Raider Team claimed its second West Virginia State Title, they won the title in 2017 as well. The Overall Results for the competition were: 1st Place Tolsia High School, 2nd Place Riverside High School, 3rd Place Spring Valley High School. Tolsia also won first place in the Logistics Relay, Litter Carry and 5K Run competitions as well. Tolsia High JROTC Instructor Sargent Major Thomas Francis said, “the Tolsia High School JROTC program is a truly inspiring group of young people. They continue to earn victories over AA and AAA schools, despite being a small single A school. Tolsia High School JROTC earned the WV State Raider Championship in 2017 as well. It is greatly rewarding to see these young folks achieve success and grow a legacy of greatness as Raider champions.” For more information regarding the Tolsia High JROTC, contact SGM Francis or SGT Lambert at (304) 648-8258.
*Tolsia High School Press Release* Date: March 26th, 2019 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator “Rebel Construction” Competes at Skills USA West Virginia State Competition The Tolsia High School Carpentry Program recently competed at the West Virginia Skills USA competition held in Fairmont, West Virginia. The program through its Simulated Workplace Company, “Rebel Construction” was able to finish third place in the state in the Teamworks Competition. The Tolsia High Career-Technical Education Program in Carpentry is led by instructor Mr. Eric Crum and Mr. Alvra Adams, Skills USA sponsor. This was the first year that Tolsia High competed in the Teamworks Competition at Skills USA West Virginia. The competition is unique in that it incorporates a team approach to the competition. The teams are given their tasks in the competitions in specific areas and have to work together to achieve success. Rebel Construction performed exceptionally well for the first foray into the Teamworks competition this year. Tolsia High Career-Technical Administrator Mr. Ric Morrone said, “I am very proud of our students. They performed very well and this type of competition truly gives them real-world experiences of working together to achieve a goal. I want to thank Wayne County Schools and Tolsia High School for giving our students the opportunity to participate in programs such as Skills USA. This is one more example of how we strive to prepare our students to be college and career ready when they leave Tolsia High School.”
*Tolsia High School Press Release* Date: March 22nd, 2019 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High School CTE Administrator Tolsia Carpentry Helping Tolsia Lady Rebels Basketball Tolsia High Carpentry students recently completed work on a Simulated Workplace Project. The project was in conjunction with the Tolsia High Girls Basketball Team. The basketball team was looking to complete a long awaited locker room renovation project this season. The Rebel Construction Company under the leadership of Tolsia High Carpentry Instructor Eric Crum stepped up to the challenge. The Career-Technical Programs in Wayne County Schools follow the Simulated Workplace Program developed by the West Virginia Dept. of Education. The programs in the high schools are set up as an actual company and the students are employees that operate the Simulated Company. Tolsia High’s Carpentry program was an original pilot program for the Simulated Workplace Program in West Virginia. The company, Rebel Construction operates out of Tolsia High School in Glenhayes, West Virginia. Mr. Eric Crum, Tolsia High Carpentry Instructor said, “We are excited to partner with our Girls Basketball team to meet a need and give our students valuable experience. This is a great extension of our Simulated Workplace Program.” Tolsia Lady Rebel Head Coach Ric Morrone added, “We are so blessed to have such a great carpentry program under Mr. Eric Crum. Mr. Crum and his students have done a tremendous job on the project and on behalf of all our players and staff we say Thank You!” For more information regarding Tolsia High CTE Programs, contact Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High School CTE Administrator, (304) 648-5566.
*Tolsia High School Press Release* Date: March 21st, 2019 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator Recognition For High Completion Status Tolsia High School Students Visit State Capitol Tolsia High School students recently visited the state Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia. The trip was coordinated by Tolsia High Social Studies Teacher Mr. Mark Marcum. The group was able to visit several sites at the Capitol Complex including the Cultural Center and Museum. The Tolsia students also got to sit in on a legislative session, meet legislators and tour the Capitol building as well. Tolsia High School Assistant Principal Mr. Ric Morrone said, “Tolsia High School is very active in providing opportunities for our students to see government in action. We feel this is a part of the process for students to be responsible citizens and for future success. Tolsia High always pursues the goal of aiding our graduates to be college and career ready upon graduation.” For more information regarding this or any other programs at Tolsia High School, contact Mr. Greg Miller, Tolsia High Principal, at (304) 648-5566.
*Tolsia High School Press Release* Date: March 20th, 2019 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator Freshmen Orientation TOLSIA HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS ORIENTATION FOR NEW REBELS Tolsia High School hosted an orientation program for incoming ninth grade students at the school for the 2019-2020 school term. Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 students from Fort Gay PK-8 and Crum PK-8 visited the school. Students attended an opening welcome activity and then rotated through various sessions. Sessions included: educational overview and program offerings at Tolsia High, preference sheets and technology tools were introduced in the media center. Career-Technical Programs were visited and information presented to everyone. Students also were given tours of the campus and facilities at Tolsia High. The Tolsia High School Orientation program is coordinated by Tolsia High Counselor Mrs. Katlin Webb. Principal Paula Staley said, “I feel the orientation program provides a valuable experience and information that will aid students in the transition from middle school to high school over the next year. I want to thank all those that helped provide this program for our incoming students.” If you need any more information regarding the Tolsia High Orientation Program, contact Mr. Greg Miller, Tolsia High Principal, at (304) 648-5566.
*Tolsia High Career-Technical Press Release* Date: March 20th, 2019 From: Mr. Ric Morrone, Tolsia High CTE Administrator Tolsia High School Turns “Green" for the Day Tolsia High School recently hosted Marshall University President Dr. Jerome Gilbert and his staff for a day to meet with seniors. The visit was a part of the statewide initiative to bring the Marshall University Family to all parts of the mountain state. The presentation was to Tolsia seniors and staff and was very informative regarding all aspects of the university and what they have to offer. Following a presentation by Dr. Gilbert and Marshall University staff, students were able to ask questions and get more information about Marshall University. Tolsia High Principal Paula Staley said, “We are always excited when we can welcome such a distinguished guest as Dr. Gilbert. He and his staff did a wonderful job sharing with our students and staff today. Our goal is to provide linkage for our students to as many post-secondary opportunities as we can. The students graduating from Tolsia High School will be college and/or career ready and able to compete in the 21st century. I want to extend a thank you to Mrs. Katlin Webb, Tolsia High Counselor for coordinating the visit and to Marshall University for coming today.” For more information regarding Tolsia High School, contact Mr. Greg Miller, Tolsia High Principal, at (304) 648-5566. TOLSIA HIGH STUDENTS WIN COUNTY AWARDS IN “YOUNG WRITERS" COMPETITION Tolsia High School is home to both winners of the Wayne County “Young Writers” Competition, high school division. The competition allows students to demonstrate their acuity in the areas of writing and composition. The winners will advance to the West Virginia State Young Writers Competition this spring. Congratulations to Sean Osborne, senior, and Josh Jett, freshman Tolsia High Principal Mrs. Paula Staley said, “We are very proud of our talented students who were recognized through this competition. This is another way that we want to promote academic excellence here at Tolsia High by providing opportunities for students to demonstrate their skills. We want to thank the staff for organizing the competition and wish the winners well at the county level.” |
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