The Mechanicsville Local – 05/27/2020

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Vol. 37, No. 1 | Richmond Suburban News | May 27, 2020

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Petrus and Oakcrum lead HHS as valedictorian and salutatorian By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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ECHANICSVILLE – With a grade point average of 4.54, Wyley Petrus has attained the rank of valedictorian for the Hanover High School Class of 2020. Serving as salutatorian is Deysia Oakcrum, who wraps up her public education with a 4.51 GPA. Wyley is the son of Marc and Colonie Petrus of Mechanicsville. He was a member of the Hanover High School Marching Band his freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years. He also was a member of the Hanover Drumline his sophomore, junior and senior years. In addition to his involve-

WYLEY PETRUS

DEYSIA OAKCRUM

Valedictorian

Salutatorian

ment with the band, he was a member of the Debate Team in grades 10-12, having served as captain his senior year. During his junior and senior years, he also was a member of the Trivia Team, Beta Club, National Honor Society and Latin Honors

Society. Wyley took part in the Hawks and Knights unite program, where select high school students mentor Oak Knoll Middle School students. In the fall, he plans to attend the University of

Virginia College of Arts and Sciences, with the goal of applying to the McIntire School of Commerce. As for his years at Hanover High, Wyley said, “Words can’t describe how grateful I am to the faculty, staff, and fellow classmates who supported me along my high school career. I am grateful that I knew them and saddened to leave them as I go off to college. I can only hope that someday I will be able to repay them.” Although my high school career may be ending abruptly due to the current situation [schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic], I am and always will be proud to be a Hanover Hawk,” he added. Deysia’s parents are see HANOVER, pg. 4

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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), The Parsons’ Cause Foundation Inc. Board of Directors has decided to cancel the 2020 Summer Series.

Parsons’ Cause Foundation cancels 2020 Summer Series Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER -- The Board of Directors of the Parsons' Cause Foundation Inc. has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Summer Series. Members of the board released the following statement on Monday, May 18, concerning their actions. We know this development is a disappointment for

many of you, our loyal patrons. It is a disappointment for us too. However, after considering Virginia's phased re-entry guidelines, social distancing standards, and the compactness of the Historic Hanover Courthouse, canceling the Series is the only feasible and responsible conclusion. We thank you for your past support of The Foundation's see PARSONS’, pg. 4

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