by CHEWV | Nov 5, 2019 | Articles, History
Say the word “Pilgrims,” and my mind immediately goes to tall hats, big buckles, and Stove Top Stuffing. Our modern history books have so diminished our conception of the Pilgrims that we often tend to think of them mainly in terms of the “first Thanksgiving.” But...
by CHEWV | Nov 5, 2019 | Articles, Golden Horseshoe Series, WV Studies
~the 5th in a series of articles~Click here to start at the beginning of the series. West Virginia native Homer Hickam, author of “October Sky,” has one regret. He did not win a Golden Horseshoe as a student! Every year 221 students are awarded the coveted Golden...
by CHEWV | Oct 8, 2019 | Articles, Blog, Encouragement
by James Summers, CHEWV dad and Board member As I write this, we are heading into prime harvest season. It’s the time of year when you have to keep your windows rolled up and doors locked while you’re at church – or else you’ll come out and find your car full of...
by CHEWV | Oct 5, 2019 | Articles, Blog, Golden Horseshoe Series, WV Studies
…YouTube resources for studing WV History ~the 4th in a series of articles~Click here to start at the beginning of the series. West Virginia History in 2 Minutes Or Less-A YouTube channel with over 50 short videos on West Virginia History. WV History...
by CHEWV | Sep 5, 2019 | Articles, Blog, Golden, Golden Horseshoe Series
(plus cool geography games!) ~the 3rd in a series of articles~Click here to start at the beginning of the series. As parents and teachers, we are preparing our children for the future – a future which they will have a vital role in shaping. Understanding the forces...
by CHEWV | Sep 4, 2019 | Articles, Sports
…Out of the Box by Melody Sheppard So far, West Virginia homeschoolers have been barred from participating in any activity governed by the WV Secondary School Authority Commission (WVSSAC). This not only includes high school sports, but also some band...
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