Shen-Val-Lore The Student Voice of Shenandoah Valley Academy
Shenandoah Valley Academy
December 13, 2023
Volume 93, Edition 2
Upcoming Events December 15-16
Candlelight Concerts Pops Concert
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Final Exams
21-2
Christmas Break
January 3
2nd Semester Begins
Current Students Guide Future Students at Acadamy Days 6
12 - 15
MLK Tournament
Guzman, concurred, saying that a “hype and welcoming” environment makes more people want to enroll at SVA. “It’s like a preview of going to school here,” he said.
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Teacher PLC
20
Music Nite
21
Pricipal’s List NHS Induction
While the tangible results of this year’s important recruiting event won’t appear until a new school year begins in 2024, the immediate results were apparent. Those the Shen-ValLore interviewed said the energy level throughout the weekend was high, and the tours were well received.
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PreACT (Freshmen)
23
PreACT (Sophomores)
27
Leadership Retreat
27 - 28
SVA Invitational
Samuel Girven Prospective students gathered for Academy Days at Shenandoah Valley Academy on October 22-23, 2023. Held yearly, the introductory event serves as a preview of the atmosphere and student life for Potomac Conference 7-11th graders and features several fun activities for students who are interested in attending SVA.
that awarded scholarships to future students and encouraged increased enrollment.
“I thought it would be a great opportunity to introduce people to SVA life,” said Alonso Sanchez, a junior who served as an ambassador. In his role, he helped head a group that toured the campus and visited some classes while they were in session. While young students arrived and Sanchez said that he was asked to assist and happily accepted were entertained, more than 20 the invitation. “I really enjoyed SVA students were assisting in leading in various capacities, from showing what SVA is. We got to represent what SVA is about and ambassadors to photographers. The team efforts yielded an event its character.” He hoped the tour
led students to see themselves at the school and pursue enrollment. Hannah Lucas, another junior who served as an ambassador, agreed. “I had a blast,” she said. “I wanted to show the kids the people who go here.” She also pointed out the importance of connection, saying that her favorite part of the event was eating with her group. “That’s where you get to know people.” A former ambassador who now assisted with the games, Kevin
SA Junk Scramble
February 4
Career Day
5
Cookie Monday
7 - 11
Home Leave
17
Music Outing
21
Activity Day
23
ROK Winter Vespers
24
SA Talent Show Church Connect
26 - 2
Student WOP
March
Table of Contents 1
Academy Days
2
Waynesboro Symphony Blackfriars Theater
3
4
Community Service NACA
5
Barn Party Southern Trip
Intramurals
6
Girls’ Club Retreat Ringfest
Religion IV Field Trip Holiday Banquet
7
Other Events
1
3rd Quarter Ends
2
Faculty Family Event
3
4th Term Begins
10
Boys’ & Girls’ Club Event
11
Cookie Monday
13 - 25
Mission Trip Music Tour
14 - 25
Spring Break
30
Church Connect