Press (Information) Release
SUPERINTENDENT CELEBRATES
“ECPS FIRST ANNUAL COLLEGE ‘Declaration Day.’”
Tappahannock, VA, May 1, 2014 – ECPS Superintendent Dr. Scott Burckbuchler has declared May 1st, 2014 “ECPS First Annual College ‘Declaration Day’” aimed at celebrating the accomplishments of EHS Seniors who have been accepted into colleges and universities.
Traditionally, May 1st is deposit day at colleges and universities across the country.
Dr. Burckbuchler states: “As we continue to move toward a culture that celebrates student achievement, we wanted to take some time to celebrate the accomplishments of some of our senior class who will attend some very fine colleges this fall.”
Among the schools that students gained acceptance were:
American Academy of Dramatic Arts Lynchburg College American University Mary Baldwin College Averett University Old Dominion University Bridgewater College Old Dominion University (College of Engineering) Brigham Young University Radford University Christopher Newport University Randolph-Macon College Cleveland Institute of Art Regent University Culinary Institute of America Sweet Briar College Eastern Mennonite University The College of William & Mary Ferrum College University of Mary Washington George Mason University University of Richmond Hampden-Sydney College University of Virginia Hampton University Virginia Commonwealth University Hollins College Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts James Madison University Virginia Intermont College Johnson & Wales University Virginia Tech Longwood University
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P.O. Box 756, 109 Cross St., Tappahannock, Virginia 22560 - 804.443.4366 - www.essex.k12.va.us
School Board Members: Raymond Whitaker (Chair), Keren R. Ellis (Vice-Chair), Elizabeth Martin, Denise Hammond, Larry Lenz Division Superintendent: Scott A. Burckbuchler, Ph.D.
Declared seniors joined in the EHS Commons Area for a celebration and refreshments. Seniors who plan on attending college next year were encouraged to wear t-shirts or colors from their chosen schools. ECPS faculty and staff supported the seniors by wearing gear from their schools as well.
Dr. Burckbuchler shared: “We are extremely proud of our seniors who will be attending college next year. It shows that ECPS is preparing our students for life-long success.”
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P.O. Box 756, 109 Cross St., Tappahannock, Virginia 22560 - 804.443.4366 - www.essex.k12.va.us
School Board Members: Raymond Whitaker (Chair), Keren R. Ellis (Vice-Chair), Elizabeth Martin, Denise Hammond, Larry Lenz Division Superintendent: Scott A. Burckbuchler, Ph.D.