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September 12, 2008

WVU's interim president comes to GW

Science requirements, drinking age among concerns

Staff writer

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Counselors and administrators at George Washington High School told interim WVU President Peter Magrath on Wednesday they're worried that new math and science requirements could make some kids more likely to drop out.

Magrath visited the South Hills high school for a roundtable discussion with staff and students. Others from WVU joining Magrath - who had earlier met with Gov. Joe Manchin - included his chief of staff, Jay Cole; director of undergraduate recruitment Jamie Ealy; associate provost David Miller; and Board of Governors chairwoman Carolyn Long.

Much of their discussion with GW staff centered on the state Department of Education's Policy 2510, which requires college-bound students to take more advanced math and science classes.

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7 Comments

Posted By: WVescapee (9:01pm 09-12-2008)

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With an opportunity that incredibly few students will ever have to speak one-on-one with a college president, Miss Bullock chooses to discuss the possibility of lowering the drinking age. Is this indicative of the sense of priorities held by other students at George Washington High School?

Posted By: Nort (2:54pm 09-12-2008)

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he was in Eleanor?

Posted By: laughable (8:57am 09-12-2008)

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these new requirements are for all schools so why is GW complaining...worried their rich kids cannot make the grade

Posted By: wondering (8:31am 09-12-2008)

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So which kids parent does the interim president know?

Posted By: Fayette Citizen (7:16am 09-12-2008)

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The President should be visiting Tech, a WVU affiliate, in Montgomery--only 30 miles east of Charleston. Tech has more problems than George Washington.

Posted By: FayetteCitizen (7:05am 09-12-2008)

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Plus, Montgomery is only 30 miles east of Charleston.

Posted By: FayetteCitizen (7:04am 09-12-2008)

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The President needs to visit Tech, WVU affiliate, in Montgomery. More problems there than at George Washington.