North Branch sisters, Amory and Maggie, are a duo that packs quite a punch — and a roundhouse or axe kick. On Thursdays, you’ll find the family at Old Dominion Performing Arts Studio in Waynesboro being put through their paces by instructor Dave Fuqua. Once Maggie moves up to the next group, which she’s confident […]
What I Do When I’m Not in School: Episode 6
This year we kick off the North Branch series that takes a look at student interests outside of school with Middle Schooler, Victor. In his first year with Wintergreen Adaptive Sports, Victor volunteers to provide adaptive winter sports instruction to people with disabilites. On the day we caught up with him, he was assisting participants […]
What I Do When I’m Not in School: Episode 5
Here is the final episode of the school year! This is the second part to episode 3, so obviously, it is about dance. The students made me keenly aware of how dance blends athleticism and artistry. It also seems to be one of those pursuits that never leaves you. I can see it in the […]