The education received on the family farm will evolve into a lifetime of farming for Matthew Pugh. In his Chapel Talk, delivered virtually on May 5, he described the experiences with family and friends that have given him the skills to succeed. Mistakes have been an... Valedictorian at Amelia Academy for the class of 2021 is Elijah John Edens. Eli has excelled academically at the Academy and also pursued a precision machinist certification at John Tyler Community College. He is a member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club.... “It’s not where you start that matters in life, it is where you finish,” Grace Wilson said in her Chapel Talk, delivered virtually at Amelia Academy on April 28. She described the difficulties she faced and the challenges she has overcome. And yet, Grace also said she... Seventh-grade students were inducted into the Virginia Lee Courter chapter of the National Junior Honor Society in a virtual ceremony, held on Apr. 30. To meet the membership requirements, students must meet high academic qualifications. They also pledge to strive for... The induction ceremony for the John Thornton chapter of the National Honor Society was held virtually on Apr. 30. Students in the junior or senior class must meet the academic standards set by the chapter. They also pledge to strive for excellence in service,... Our greatest motivation can come from the people closest to us who believe in our potential. This realization made a tremendous impact on the life of AA senior Alex Webb, who paid tribute to these people in his Chapel Talk, presented virtually on April 22. “My family... 