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Reserve Officers Training Corps. (ROTC) cadet John Manning does one more push-up in the last few seconds of the push-up section of his physical training test. Manning a Western Kentucky University graduate student, will graduate and join the U.S. Army starting as an officer. singles_16 Reserve Officers Training Corps. (ROTC) cadet John Manning does one more push-up in the last few seconds of the push-up section of his physical training test. Manning a Western Kentucky University graduate student, will graduate and join the U.S. Army starting as an officer.
Lexie Musselman, 17 (left), Kayla Beauprez, 17, Taylor Helms, 17 and Cheyenne Davis, 17 get their stomachs painted before Friday's game at Christiansburg High School. The game was delayed due to lightning. singles_21 Lexie Musselman, 17 (left), Kayla Beauprez, 17, Taylor Helms, 17 and Cheyenne Davis, 17 get their stomachs painted before Friday's game at Christiansburg High School. The game was delayed due to lightning.
Members of the Rebel Brigade Knights of the Ku Klux Klan circle a burning cross during a cross lighting ceremony on July 2, 2011. Members of the Klan from around the Virginia area and the Carolinas met at Jessie L. Martin Memorial Rally Field for the July 4 weekend event. singles_31 Members of the Rebel Brigade Knights of the Ku Klux Klan circle a burning cross during a cross lighting ceremony on July 2, 2011. Members of the Klan from around the Virginia area and the Carolinas met at Jessie L. Martin Memorial Rally Field for the July 4 weekend event.
Children read during free time at Community Action of Souther Kentucky’s Head Start program on Nov. 2, 2009. In 2009, President Obama pushed $2 billion into head start programs across the country. Head Start programs are targeted to teach basics to under privileged children in preparation for later school. singles_41 Children read during free time at Community Action of Souther Kentucky’s Head Start program on Nov. 2, 2009. In 2009, President Obama pushed $2 billion into head start programs across the country. Head Start programs are targeted to teach basics to under privileged children in preparation for later school.
Bill Hylton Buch checks the sky for rain during the Buchanan bicentennial Picnic in the Park on July 23. Residents of Buchanan braved strong winds and rain to celebrate the 200th birthday of the town. singles_51 Bill Hylton Buch checks the sky for rain during the Buchanan bicentennial Picnic in the Park on July 23. Residents of Buchanan braved strong winds and rain to celebrate the 200th birthday of the town.
Richard Irvin hugs his daughter-in-law Becky Irvin after seeing his doctor and finding out that he has the beginning signs of leukemia. His wife Mary-Lou and son Richard (left), stayed by his side until his death in November of 2009. (Note: Richard Irvin was my grandfather) singles_61 Richard Irvin hugs his daughter-in-law Becky Irvin after seeing his doctor and finding out that he has the beginning signs of leukemia. His wife Mary-Lou and son Richard (left), stayed by his side until his death in November of 2009. (Note: Richard Irvin was my grandfather)
A 15-year-old girl who identified herself as Abby from Mineral, Ill., and Shebl Dawson, 15, of Walnut, Ill. dance during opening night at Club Energy in Davenport. Numerous teens traveled an hour or more to visit the new club. singles_71 A 15-year-old girl who identified herself as Abby from Mineral, Ill., and Shebl Dawson, 15, of Walnut, Ill. dance during opening night at Club Energy in Davenport. Numerous teens traveled an hour or more to visit the new club.
Curry Barrow of Auburn, Ky. sits on his tractor while working his fields. Barrow is one of the remaining farmers in the Auburn area, he says that many farms and businesses in the area have dried up and closed. singles_81 Curry Barrow of Auburn, Ky. sits on his tractor while working his fields. Barrow is one of the remaining farmers in the Auburn area, he says that many farms and businesses in the area have dried up and closed.
Logan Waller, 10, pops out of the water to listen to gold medalist Josh Davis give instructions at Augustana College. Olympic gold medalists Josh Davis and Aaron Peirsol taught kids of all ages the basic of swimming like an Olympian and also gave a motivational talk to the general public. singles_91 Logan Waller, 10, pops out of the water to listen to gold medalist Josh Davis give instructions at Augustana College. Olympic gold medalists Josh Davis and Aaron Peirsol taught kids of all ages the basic of swimming like an Olympian and also gave a motivational talk to the general public.
Daniel Foulke, of Geneseo, Ill., left talks to Bill Lundy of Colona, Ill., before the start of the sendoff ceremony for the Illinois National Guard 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery Regiment. The Milan based unit went to Fort Lewis, Wash. and was stationed in Sinai, Egypt as part of a multinational peacekeeping mission. singles_101 Daniel Foulke, of Geneseo, Ill., left talks to Bill Lundy of Colona, Ill., before the start of the sendoff ceremony for the Illinois National Guard 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery Regiment. The Milan based unit went to Fort Lewis, Wash. and was stationed in Sinai, Egypt as part of a multinational peacekeeping mission.
Virginia Tech Turf Management professor Sam Doak, explains to students about calibrating a sprayer during a freshman practicum course. The Turf Management program is a two-year program that gives students looking for more education beyond high school a two year degree that will help propel them to working in the landscaping industry. singles_111 Virginia Tech Turf Management professor Sam Doak, explains to students about calibrating a sprayer during a freshman practicum course. The Turf Management program is a two-year program that gives students looking for more education beyond high school a two year degree that will help propel them to working in the landscaping industry.
Zech Epperly, 17 of Christiansburg tries to pick hotdogs off the grill before the start of Friday's home game against Giles. The game was delayed due to lightning. singles_121 Zech Epperly, 17 of Christiansburg tries to pick hotdogs off the grill before the start of Friday's home game against Giles. The game was delayed due to lightning.
Justin Harris, 19 of Shawsville fixes Aleshia Jones, 8 of Elliston's stole before graduation. Eastern Montgomery High School held it's 11th graduation on Friday June, 3. RYAN STONE | Special to the Roanoke Times singles_131 Justin Harris, 19 of Shawsville fixes Aleshia Jones, 8 of Elliston's stole before graduation. Eastern Montgomery High School held it's 11th graduation on Friday June, 3. RYAN STONE | Special to the Roanoke Times
A girl waits in line to buy peaches at the Blacksburg Farmers Market near Virginia Tech's campus. The campus community and surrounding communities have helped sustain the small farmers market. singles_141 A girl waits in line to buy peaches at the Blacksburg Farmers Market near Virginia Tech's campus. The campus community and surrounding communities have helped sustain the small farmers market.
Virginia Tech's freshman cadets listen to a tour guide under the arch at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va. Since arriving at Tech, visiting the memorial was the first time freshman from the Corps of Cadets had left the Blacksburg. singles_151 Virginia Tech's freshman cadets listen to a tour guide under the arch at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va. Since arriving at Tech, visiting the memorial was the first time freshman from the Corps of Cadets had left the Blacksburg.