High Points of the Valley (Graphic Illustration)
* There’s one thing particular about highschool sports activities applications in the Mid-Ohio Valley — that’s no secret. But the Wood County Board of Education had a chance final week to recognize the accomplishments of native groups who dwell as much as the almost unattainable excessive precedent that has been set for them. Parkersburg High School’s women’ basketball group received the Class AAAA state championship this 12 months. They did it in a closing sport towards Parkersburg South, which subsequently was named runner-up. Williamstown High School women’ basketball additionally completed as a runner-up in the Class AA closing. The PHS women’ swim group was runner-up at the West Virginia High School State Swim Meet. PHS, Williamstown and South all did fairly effectively this season. And this is only one county! There are storied applications and distinctive expertise all through the valley. “Wood County is beyond blessed to have this kind of amazing talent here,” Willis mentioned. “And when you all come in, do what you did tonight, think about these elementary and middle school kids who look up to you, because they want to be a Big Red, they want to be a Patriot, they want to be a Yellowjacket and carry all that tradition. So thank you all for being here tonight.” Winning isn’t all the pieces, it’s true. But when you possibly can add athletic exceptionalism to the excessive educational requirements met by college students in our area’s faculties, Willis is correct. We are past blessed.
* Speaking of traditions, spring Easter celebrations will happen tomorrow at each Parkersburg South and PHS. Things get began at 5 p.m. on the entrance garden at South, with performances from the band and choir, snacks, meals vehicles and actions provided by the National Honor Society, senior class and Student Council. A hunt for greater than 7,000 Easter eggs will begin at 6 p.m., adopted by giveaways of baskets, bikes and different prizes. The Easter bunny will make an look there, in addition to in the horseshoe at Parkersburg High School, the place the annual spring Easter celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. It will characteristic an egg hunt, crafts, face portray, cookies and leisure from Wood County Schools music teams. For years, these occasions have introduced pleasure (perhaps even a pair of new bicycles!) to native kids and households, as they’re positive to do once more this 12 months.