Traditionally, judging occurs in the morning, followed by an open house and awards ceremony in the afternoon. The Forum ended at noon because of inclement weather. An awards assembly was held at school following the week-long blizzard break. The judges from local colleges and universities, businesses, industries, and health-care organizations did an excellent job, not only evaluating projects, but also providing each student with constructive feedback on his or her work. Judges stayed in the afternoon to complete their deliberations and fill out rating sheets despite the threatening weather.
Students deserve special recognition for their hard work and dedication.
Parents are most supportive of the program through their help with fund-raising and carrying out many of the tasks associated with the Forum. A special thanks to those parents who provided food and served breakfast and lunch to the judges, faculty, and students. The William Byrd Middle School staff deserves credit for once again opening their building for the Forum. Finally, the RVGS faculty and staff is recognized for their support of the students and extra hard work during intersession. Many students will be participating in a variety of other competitions over the next four months.