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Speaker - December 2013

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Aaron, our historian, with our December speaker Caroline Pilgrim. Caroline spoke to us about her passion as a Christian: abortion and her encounters with it as a former collage student. She also spoke about the difficulties with being a Christian in college & throughout the younger years. She gave us three questions to ponder: What makes you laugh or brings you joy? What makes you mourn or sad? What rejuvenates you? Caroline's blog:  Hands with Holes

Habitat For Humanity Service Project - November 2013

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On November 16th, we teamed up with Habitat For Humanity, a mission to build and repair homes for others all over the country.  Man's work to dig 20 deep holes for a hedge of shrubs on the alley of the two houses we were assigned to work on. Hours of digging through rock and trash to make deep enough holes to plant trees and shrubs. Deciding whether holes are lined up or need to be redone. Finished landscaping on two houses, front and back!

Induction Ceremony 2013-14

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This year we inducted three new members: Andrew Phillips, Hannah Sells, and Nathan Vaughan.  Former homeshooler, Stephen Williams, spoke to the Society about intentional faithfulness and how we can make a difference in the world.  Stephen Williams Thanks to Taylor Caldwell for playing piano!

Straight Street Service Project - October 2013

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On October 5th, we were guests at Straight Street, a downtown Roanoke ministry that offers at-risk teens a fun and safe place to hang out, free from noise and crowded living situations.  While there, we learned about homelessness from many angles. We met an officer from Roanoke City Police Dept. that helps to rehabilitate inmates who have recently been released.  Riding in a donated bus, used to pick up kids from the Rescue Mission to bring them to Straight Street.  We visited Wayne, a homeless man, who talked to us about his life story and encouraged us to make wise choices for our future. We brought him a pizza, some water, granola bars, and a blanket. 

Graduate Banquet - 2013

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At this year's party we celebrated the graduation of four seniors:  Andrew Norton, Caleb Robbins, Althea Olinger, and Rachel Sochor. Dinner with 75 people to honor graduates.  Final Meeting  Devotion by Andrew Norton  Parent/Student Jeopardy (designed by former HS officers Sam Cordle and Jack Shannon) Andrew answers a Math and Science Jeopardy question in 1 minute. FYI: Parents won again this year... but students will make a comeback next year!

Meeting on April 11th, 2013

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On April 11th, 2013, the Honor Society was privileged to have Professor Matthew Fleenor speak to the group on his job as an astronomy and physics professor at Roanoke College.  Below are pictures:

Rescue Mission Service Project - March 2013

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On Friday, March 29, 2013, the Homeschool Honor Society had the privilege to serve at the local Rescue Mission. 

Speaker - March 2013

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On Thursday, March 14, 2013 the Eta Sigma Alpha Homeschool Honor Society had the privilege of having Dr. Nancy Dye speak on the topic of "The Judeo-Christian foundation of our country, legal system and impact on politics." 

Speaker - February 2013

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On February 14, the Roanoke Homeschool Honor Society had the privilege of having Mr. Charlie Anderson, Roanoke City Architect, speak to the group about the profession of architecture and gave also some spiritual encouragement.  

Food Bank Service Project - January 2013

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On Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 the Eta Sigma Alpha Homeschool Honor Society had the privilege to serve at the Southwest VA Food Bank where they assisted with sorting and quality control of donated food items.  

College Student Panel - January 2013

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On January 10th, 2013 the Honor Society was able to have a panel of college students provide insight into college life and advice to students during their high school years.   The panel consisted of Justeen Olinger, Josh Chick, Jack Shannon, Cody Robbins, and Daria Olinger.

Speaker - December 2012

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On December 13th, 2012, the Honor Society was able to have Dr. Spruill come and talk to the student on the topic of Spiritual Disciplines.

Nursing Home Outreach Service Project - November 2012

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On Friday, November 30th, 2013, the Honor Society was able to perform some special music for the folks at Brandon Oaks Retirement Community.