Presented by “It’s all so surreal,” says Brailen Burch. “I didn’t think I had a chance. It was crazy.” The surprise of this recognition came out of nowhere. “I just didn’t think I would be the student of the month.” But Brailen’s School Counselor, Selinna Echavarria,...
Presented by She comes with such high hopes and esteem. “I’ve known Allison since before she was born,” says Jenene Lewis, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church – Rock Road. Allison Foster, 17, has made quite an impression. “You can tell a lot by the way someone carries him or herself....
London Paige is a student with a mission. She is looking to change the world, starting with her Roanoke community. “I really love being in this community and putting myself out there,” says London. “I want people to support my project and care more about the environment.” London strives to raise...
Meet Yasmin Brown, a 17 year-old senior at Radford High School (RHS). Yasmin also is the Colors VA Student of the Month. “I’m proud of her. She deserves it so much,” says Radford High School English teacher, Tina Tapp, who nominated her for the award. “It’s such a grand award. She’s good...
It is a performance that has never been seen by any audience at Opera Roanoke. And it is a performance that will make a lasting impression. “It’s really important to have something like this because it’s unique,” says Brooke Tolley, Opera Roanoke General Director, as she describes the upcoming...
present the 2019 Scholar of the Year “I was so proud of myself. I did something I set my mind to,” says Khushi Talajia, 2019 ColorsVA Scholar of the Year. Nominations for such a high honor were plentiful. The competition was tough, but still Christiansburg High School 11th-grader Khushi Talajia...
