SNAPshots: “Sword of Tradition”
. . . . . . “Sword of Tradition” When Lt. Cmdr. Brian Watkins of Fishburne Military School raises his sword in salute, the cadet battalion commander raises the blade upward. The hilt hovers in front of his eyes with the blade pointed towards the heavens as the blade itself holds a forward incline. When [...]
Heading for the End-zone
James Madison’s Brian Barlow fights to stay in bounds as he is wrapped up by Morehead State’s Daryl Smith and his jersey pulled by Keaton May during a game played in Harrisonburg on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. (Mike Tripp/The News Leader) CLICK HERE TO VIEW GALLERY
Fishburne’s First Formation 2010
The cadets serving as battalion staff salute during a ceremony organizing the cadet battalion with their first formation of the school year on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. (Photos by Mike Tripp/The News Leader) CLICK HERE TO VIEW GALLERY
On Fiddle
Jay Austin plays the fiddle as Bryan Elijah Smith and the WIld Hearts perform on stage as part of Staunton Jams in downtown Staunton on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 4, 2010. (Photo by Mike Tripp/The News Leader) CLICK HERE TO VIEW GALLERY
PHOTO NOTES: Back to Work
. . . . . . . . . Back to Work With vacation over, I have returned to work. Among the first assignments to find me on this day is a fatality — that which I wish I could simply avoid and walk away from. But this is news and cannot be avoided. Arriving [...]
Geocaching … Where Starships Become Real
One of the fun aspects of Geocaching at the moment is being able to geocache in the ways of a Klingon warrior. Many may say I am getting my “geek” on, but hey … It is not just fun for me but seems to be fun as well for the others out there geocaching around [...]
Watching The Neighbors
Ian Howdyshell sits on the court and watches the action on the neighboring court while resting during a break in his match against Brad DeWitt. Men’s single competition marked the first day of the Augusta Health/News Leader Tennis Tournament held in Staunton on Friday, July 30, 2010. (Photo by Mike Tripp/The News Leader)
Nice Weather? … Go Fishing
Taking advantage of the mild summer weather, Eric Summers of Waynesboro casts his line into the South River while fishing near Lyndhurst Road in Waynesboro on Friday, July 30, 2010. (Photo by Mike Tripp/The News Leader)
The Return of High School Football
Wilson Memorial’s Justin Zimmerman waits on the signal to go while participating in drills related to gap control during team practice at the high school. Wilson Memorial, Buffalo Gap, Robert E. Lee and Waynesboro high schools began football practice on Monday, August 2, 2010. (Mike Tripp/The News Leader) ———————– Wilson Memorial’s Qualik Rucks participates in [...]
Taking a Sip
Robert E. Lee’s Chase Smaridge takes water during team practice at the high school. Robert E. Lee, Buffalo Gap, Waynesboro and Wilson Memorial high schools began football practice on Monday, August 2, 2010. (Mike Tripp/The News Leader) ————————- Robert E. Lee’s Chase Smaridge takes water during team practice. (Mike Tripp/The News Leader) ————————- Robert E. [...]
