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Archive for November 2011

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Give the gift of life.

Virginia Beach Friends School and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive at the Wilson Center (gym) from 11:30AM to 4:30PM.  Walk-ins are welcome but preregistration is preferred.  Just visit the American Red Cross at http://www.redcrossblood.org/, click on “enter a sponsor code”, enter VBFS and register.

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Over 100 students, from Hampton Roads participated in the Old Donation Chess Center Chess Tournament on October 29th.  Amid stiff competition, Jake H. and Duncan G. came in 11th in their respective K-12 divisions.  In the K-5 division, Ava and Blake N. finished 7th in the overall team competition.

The Friends School Chess Club meets weekly in T. Danny’s room and there has been quite a bit of interest.  Students of all ages enjoy a good game of Chess!  

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Congratulations to the girls volleyball team.  The girls took 2nd place in the JV final.  Take a look at the trophy in the Wilson Center when you get a chance!

Competition in our Seven Cities Conference was extremely tough this year. However, BOTH of our teams were in their conference tournaments.  GREAT JOB EVERYONE!

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Virginia Beach Friends hosted the soccer conference tournament last week and the turn out was great.  Congratulations to the VBFS Soccer Team for a great season!  Please also extend an extra congrats to Will Nelson and Walker Thomas for an outstanding season!

WILL N. (Senior Team Capt. & Goalkeeper) received the 1st Team All-Conference Award for his outstanding keeper performance throughout the season.

WALKER T.  (Freshmen Team Capt.)   received a Honorable Mention for the 1st Team All-Conference.  He recorded 9 goals in 11 games.

Very impressive guys!!!