John Appicello

1 week ago | wsls.com | John Appicello

The Salem and Franklin County seniors honored for outstanding performance in academics, activities and community serviceStandout athletes in Salem are the norm, rather than the exception, and senior lacrosse star Brayden Allen Hall is certainly one of them. The Spartans are once again state contenders, and Brayden is a key piece of that championship puzzle. “We’re extremely motivated. Last year, we were 17-0 up until the last game.

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | John Appicello

Hidden Valley senior earns 2K scholarship for outstanding performance in academics, activities and community serviceTitans student athlete Ann Elise Kadela is focused on ‘cradling’ more than a lacrosse ball, but rather her community. Her service journey started with something as typical as Girl Scouts. Little did we know then that her commitment to community would end up being far from typical.

1 month ago | wsls.com | John Appicello

Published: May 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM Updated: May 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM Tags: Virginia Tech, Metallica Sign up for our Newsletters “It’s just a really special thing that we have here,” he said of the cherished “Enter Sandman” tradition at VT Published: May 7, 2025 at 9:06 AMUpdated: May 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM Tags: Virginia Tech, Metallica BLACKSBURG, Va. – Ahead of the big show Wednesday night, 10 News Anchor John Appicello sat down with coaching legend Frank Beamer about the origin of Virginia...

1 month ago | wsls.com | John Appicello

William Byrd’s Mrs. Williams-Arthur is a 49-year veteran of the classroomWilliam Byrd German teacher Mrs. Debra Williams-Arthur actually retired from teaching in 2019. She was a substitute in 2020, but her story at the home of the Terriers was far from over. “We couldn’t find someone that would be her caliber, and so she thankfully agreed to come back because she wanted to make sure the German program thrived here. It’s her baby. She loves it, ” William Byrd Principal Travis Anderson explained.

2 months ago | wsls.com | John Appicello

Hidden Valley principal honored by WSLS/Blue Eagle Credit UnionROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – It’s another busy day at Hidden Valley High School. The “Titan 12″ is being announced for the upcoming 25-26 school year, a dozen rising seniors selected based upon character, leadership, academics, service and attitude. They serve as ambassadors for the school, and the man presiding over this ceremony is about to be honored as well.