The Magna Vista High School Boys Soccer Team became the Region D3 Soccer champions.
By Taylor Boyd
Student athletes and teams were recognized by the Henry County School Board at the July 1 meeting.
Members of the Magna Vista High School Softball Team made the 2nd Team All Around Region Team.
“We’re very excited to honor our students who worked so hard on these accomplishments during the pandemic,” Director of Communications Monica Hatchett said.
In other matters, the board:
*Approved the consent agenda.
*Approved the crisis plan for the 2021-2022 school year.
*Selected Thomas Auker, of the Blackberry District, to be the voting delegate to represent the school board at the Virginia School Board Association Delegate Assembly of the 2021 Annual Convention and Benjamin Gravely, of the Iriswood District, as the alternate.
*Heard proposed revisions to the school board policies and regulations.
*Approved the Athletic and Activities handbook as presented.
Teams, athletes honored by the Henry County School Board include:
Reeves Stowe, of Magna Vista High School, was named the Region 3D Soccer Player of the Year.
James Underwood won the Allstate Foundation/VHSL (Virginia High School League) Award.
Tania Starkie of Magna Vista High School is a VHSL (Virginia High School League) Track championship winner. She placed 5th in the 100 hurdle and 100-meter dash and 7th in the long jump.
The Laurel Park Middle School Volleyball Team was undefeated this season.
The Laurel Park Middle School Girls Soccer Team was undefeated this season.
The Laurel Park Middle School Boys Soccer Team was undefeated this season.
The Laurel Park Middle School Volleyball Team was undefeated this season.
The Magna Vista High School FFA Forestry Team placed 3rd at the State competition and 1st in the Regional competition.
