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Grace in Motion and Melody: William & Mary Gymnast Balances Beam and Bach

4 days ago | wydaily.com | Megan Roche

WILLIAMSBURG — William & Mary gymnast Summer Penzi knows all about balance; whether it be the balance beam or balancing her academic schedule while finding time to practice her flips and fugues. Penzi began competing in gymnastics at the age of eight. When she began her training in level seven, Penzi met a Russian Olympic Coach who rubbed off on her. “The perfectionism and desire to be the best really helped me rise to the top of my sport,” Penzi said.
Train with the Tribe as Athletics Summer Camps Return

5 days ago | wydaily.com | Megan Roche

WILLIAMSBURG — As summer gets closer, parents searching for activities can look to Tribe Athletics for help as many teams and programs offer summer sports camps to engage with the Williamsburg community. “Summer camps provide a wonderful opportunity for our community to engage with young people in a meaningful and impactful way,” said Brian Mann, Director of Athletics at William & Mary.
VPCC Athletics Year in Review: Progressive

5 days ago | wydaily.com | Megan Roche

HAMPTON — When Virginia Peninsula Community College Athletics Director Chris Moore thinks about the 2024-25 school year, one word comes to mind. “I think the year was progressive,” he said. “My expectations are always at an all-time high,” he said. “I am probably harder on myself than I need to be, just understanding that we’re still only in year three of this building process. They say most things take at least five years to have a stable foundation. So, year three was progressive.
W&M Alum Walking Appalachian Trail to Raise Money for Conservation Efforts

6 days ago | wydaily.com | Megan Roche

WILLIAMSBURG — Elizabeth Woodward recently kicked off a 2,198.4-mile journey along the Appalachian Trail, a dream she’s had since she was a child. “I recently retired from my corporate job, my children are educated and employed. I’m in between that beautiful time when I’m done raising my own children, and my in-laws and my dad are both healthy and don’t need my help,” Woodward said.
Documentarian to Speak at Williamsburg Library

6 days ago | wydaily.com | Christopher Six

WILLIAMSBURG — Award-winning visual storyteller Phil Audibert will reveal the art and craft of documentary filmmaking Wednesday, June 4 at the Stryker Center. The free event is a collaboration between the Chesapeake Bay Writers and the Williamsburg Regional Library.
Debate Grows Over Timing of Higher Academic Standards in Virginia

6 days ago | wydaily.com | Christopher Six

RICHMOND — As Virginia prepares to revise its academic benchmarks for students, a select group will consider how quickly the state should implement its proficiency ratings. The committees could recommend either a single-year transition or a more gradual approach over several years. However, any decision could significantly impact how schools, students, and communities respond. Implementing the changes over a year could have immediate effects but might also lead to rushed decisions.
Collegiate Honors for June 1

6 days ago | wydaily.com | Christopher Six

Parker Harrison Davis of Yorktown Graduates from Mars Hill UniversityParker Harrison Davis of Yorktown was among nearly 200 students to receive degrees from Mars Hill University during spring commencement on Saturday, May 10. Davis received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Mars Hill University is a private, liberal arts institution located 20 minutes north of Asheville in the mountains of western North Carolina. Learn more at mhu.edu.
Against All Odds: One-Armed Lacrosse Star Graham Wallace Defies Limits at Hampton Roads Academy

1 week ago | wydaily.com | Megan Roche

HAMPTON ROADS — When Terri Graham was pregnant with her son, all sonograms pointed to a healthy baby boy. “I had him when I was 46, so I was very high risk. They took ultrasounds all the time and it always looked like Graham had his fist in his mouth,” Terri explained. But when that little boy was born, Terri found out that his right arm had never developed. Without his right arm, Graham Wallace had to learn to do things differently from other kids his age.
Williamsburg School for the Arts & Innovation Looks to Remodel Education

1 week ago | wydaily.com | Christopher Six

WILLIAMSBURG — This fall, Krista John, owner of The Wordsmith Mobile Bookshop, plans to open the Williamsburg School for the Arts & Innovation — a private, secular school. This project-based institution will reflect aspects of John’s Montessori history, having worked at Desert Garden Montessori since 2018 and being a homeschooling parent. The Williamsburg School for the Arts & Innovation is one of the few of its kind to be offered in Williamsburg.
VPCC Paralegal Student Finds Right Fit

1 week ago | wydaily.com | Christopher Six

HAMPTON — As a part-time deputy clerk at Williamsburg/James City County Courthouse, Molly Grazier works typical hours (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. four days a week) and has a typical desk available for use. What is not typical is what the job means to her. “I am so excited to have a desk job, so excited to have a cubicle,” said Grazier, who graduated this semester from Virginia Peninsula Community College with an associate degree in Paralegal Studies.