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Kerr-Vance Academy Announces VSWCD Poster Winners

The VSWCD poster winners from Kerr-Vance Academy are Kaitlyn Painter, Landon Cottrell, and Trent Edwards.

Red Cross and Kerr-Vance Academy Team up for Blood Drive

RALEIGH, N.C.(Feb. 15, 2017) – During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood.

Since 1943, every U.S. president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red Cross helps people across the country and around the world. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters, who are the face of the Red Cross in their communities and bring hope to people facing emergencies.

Blood donor Timothy Sheely knows the need firsthand. His wife required 12 units of blood during emergency surgery following the birth of their son. “If it had not been for blood donors, she might not have survived,” he said. “Thanks to generous blood donors, I still have a wife and my kids still have their mom. I can’t possibly thank those people in person, but I can give a little piece of me back with each donation for the greater good.”

The Red Cross depends on blood donor heroes across the nation to collect enough blood to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed to help those rely on blood products.

Make an appointment to become a hero to patients in need by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Henderson

3/8/2017: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Kerr Vance Academy, 700 Vance Academy Road

How to help

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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Kerr Vance Academy Holiday Basketball Tournament Complete Schedule

KVA HOLIDAY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Friday, December 16 (teams in bold will be the HOME team on Friday)

Small Gym – JV

Game JV1  5:30  Lighthouse JV Boys vs. John Paul II HS JV Boys

Game JV2  7:00  Kerr-Vance JV Boys vs. Franklin Academy JV Boys

Main Gym – Varsity

Game V1    4:00  Lighthouse Girls vs. John Paul II HS Girls

Game V2    5:30  Kerr-Vance Academy vs.  Franklin Academy Girls

Game V3    7:00  Lighthouse Boys  vs. John Paul II HS Boys

Game V4     8:30 Kerr-Vance Academy Boys vs. Franklin Academy Boys

Saturday, December 17

Small Gym – JV

Game JV3  1:00  JV Boys Consolation Game

Game JV4  2:30  Winner from Game JV1 vs. Winner from Game JV2

AWARDS CEREMONY

Main Gym – Varsity

Game V5    12:00 Varsity Girls Consolation Game

Game V6    1:30   Varsity Boys Consolation Game

Game V7    3:00    Winner of Game V1 vs. Winner of Game V2 Girls

AWARDS CEREMONY

Game V8    5:00    Winner of Game V3 vs. Winner of Game V4 Boys

AWARDS CEREMONY

KVA Lower School Students participate in Pen-Pal Project

Marcia Harntess’ elementary school art students at Kerr-Vance Academy recently participated in a Pen-Pal Project with students from Trujillo, Spain.  The project was organized while Mrs. Hartness’s family was in Trujillo for the wedding of her son, Sean, who is a graduate of KVA and the University of Charleston.  Sean’s bride, also an elementary teacher, arranged for students in her former school to correspond with their counterparts here at KVA.

The first shipment of handmade Christmas cards arrived last week and included picture postcards of Trujillo with handwritten messages from students.  KVA students enjoyed receiving the handwritten correspondence that they could keep for years and show off to their family and friends.

 

Kerr Vance Academy Holds Annual Grandparent’s Day Program

On Tuesday, November 22, Kerr Vance Academy held its annual Grandparent’s Day Program.  The event began with a prelude – students playing selected songs on piano, followed by the KVA Junior Band performing “The Nutcracker”.

The program also included student speakers, a special video celebrating grandparents, and songs by students in the Lower School.

The KVA Show Choir concluded with “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”.

The program was organized and directed by music teacher, Ms. Valerie Montjoy.