Schools Raise $11,963.38 For HCCA

Elementary and early learning center students, with help from some very generous sponsors, have raised $11,963.38 to benefit the Halifax County Cancer Association.
Since January when the Richie Dunavant Children’s Foundation of Hope was founded to provide social, emotional, spiritual and financial support to children with cancer and their families in Halifax County, area school children have been saving their pennies to help others – especially children – in their fight against cancer.
Founded in loving memory of Richard Easley Dunavant Jr. who was diagnosed with cancer on July 4, 1992 and passed away on Dec. 7, 1994, the Foundation of Hope serves children ranging in age from newborn to 21-years-of age.
The Richie Dunavant Children’s Foundation of Hope is a dream that turned into reality, according to family members.
Richard and Julie Dunavant and daughter Lelan said it is their hope that the money raised will help ease the financial burden that families of children with cancer face -- in hopes that this will allow the families to worry less and focus on this endeavor one day at a time.
“The best advice I can give a parent watching your child suffer the challenges of childhood cancer is to let them be children, let them run and play make believe ... Listen to what they have to say; after all they are people too, and their wishes should be heard,” said Richie’s mother.
“Our son Richie lived only four short years, but through this Foundation of Hope, his legacy will live on forever,” she added.
When area students expressed an interest in helping raise money for the Foundation of Hope, teachers and administrators fanned the flames of their enthusiasm resulting in elementary schools and learning centers contributing to the almost $12,000 raised.
“These funds will stay in our county to help us assist children battling cancer with cancer-related medications and supplies, gas to travel to the doctor, overnight stays for families with their child in the hospital, wigs, turbans, medical bills, tutoring, scholarships, prayers and much more,” said Rhonda Reaves, executive director of the Halifax County Cancer Association.
South Boston Elementary students raised $2,017.56 that was matched by $1,000 given by Jack and Bertha Jane Dunavant of Halifax Paving/Dunavant Engineering for a total of $4,017.56.
Cluster Springs Elementary students raised $1,469,91 which was matched by Avis Sutherland of Dan River Window Company with a $1,000 donation, Burton Construction Company contributed $500, and Spainhour Painting who gave $50 for a total donation of $3,019.91.
Clays Mill Elementary students raised $324.22 matched by Richard, Julie and Lelan Dunavant with $1,000, plus $250 donated by McDannald Construction for a total of $1,574.22.
Meadville Elementary students raised $698.55
Scottsburg Elementary students raised $290.12 that was matched with a $500 contribution by Randy and Laura Irby of Irby’s Property Maintenance, Inc. for a total of $790.12.
Sydnor Jennings Elementary students raised $468.45 that was matched with $468.45 by Irby’s Property Maintenance, Inc. for a total of $936.90.
Sinai Elementary School raised $525,83; South Boston Early Learning Center raised $197.37; and Cluster Springs Early Learning Center raised $202.92.
Commenting on the successful fund-raiser for the cancer association, Reaves said each of the schools should be proud of themselves.
“They all did such a great job helping those in need, and we are forever grateful,” she added.
The Dunavant family also extended appreciation to the many students who brought in their pennies/
“We could not have done it without your help. It warms our heart to know that we have so many loving children and families in our community.”

School Board To Hear Public Comments On Finance Class

Citizens will be able to voice their opinions tonight during the school board meeting on the proposed personal finance class.
The class, which would be required for graduation if approved by the state department of education, was proposed by new ED-4 board member Joe Gasperini at the January meeting.
Last month the board approved the class on a 4-3 split vote, with Arthur Reynolds, Mac McDowell and Stuart Comer casting the dissentlng votes and Devin Snead absent.
School officials estimated it would cost the school system over $227,000 to fully fund the course, including teachers, textbooks and other supplementary materials. And with the proposed school operating budget likely to be cut by the board of supervisors, full implementation of the class for next school year could be in jeopardy.
The public hearing on the finance class is scheduled to begin shortly after tonight’s meeting convenes.
Following the public hearing, the board will hear from Walter Kraft in the citizen comments portion of the meeting.
In other business, middle school principal Gail Bosiger will present Tyler Holt to the board. Holt was third place winner in the 21st Century Explorer Video Podcast Competition.
Board chair Steve Anderson will appoint a school security committee, and Larry Roller, director of maintenance, will report to the board on the activities of his department over the past month.
Finance Director Bill Covington will report to the board on financial issues of the school system, and prior to adjournment, the board will go into executive session to discuss personnel, student discipline, property and school security issues.
Tonight’s meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the public meeting room of the Mary Bethune Office Complex.

‘A Rare Gem’

Cindy MacMillan’s students find her.
“There’s nothing like this on the East Coast,” explained professional artist Margaret Sue Turner Wright, who makes the trip from Roanoke twice a week to pursue an academic classical art education.
Her class meets for two 3-hour sessions on Tuesday and Thursday. “The only other place is Toronto,” added Wright.
From California to Wisconsin to Florida, they come to the spacious Founders’ College studio perched atop the Main Street building.
Last week, two local students, the two professional artists from Roanoke, a Florida student and a computer programmer from Richmond, who also commutes, were intense as they pursued their various projects.
“This is the way the masters were taught,” explained Wright. “There’s a great emphasis on structure, seeing form, to see how detailed tonal value is ... and it’s magnificent.”
“This is not an easy course,” added Carolyn Moock, also of Roanoke. “I didn’t realize how complicated, and each step prepares for the following step.”
“I’m seeing shapes in the trees during the drive down,” added Wright with a smile. “It is the training of the eye.”
The artists describe the classical training program as one that introduces the students “to the rigor of training the eye,” which they say is paramount to the success of drawing. And drawing, Wright notes, is crucial to development of the future painting.
“It’s not your average art class, and there’s no way anyone could not benefit from taking it,” said Jane Edmunds, a Halifax student who’s been studying at the Academy both semesters.
“It’s the same class the Impressionists took when they were learning to paint in the mid-1800s,” explained Edmunds. “It’s based on the sight-size method.”
Instruction utilizes the drawings of French artist Charles Bargue and Leon Jerome. “The exercises were published in the Goupil Studio during the time of the Impressionist, and the book has been republished,” added Edmunds.
Mary Barbour, a computer programmer from Richmond, is drawn to portraits and figurative art. Last week Barbour was honing her drawing skills with a live model.
Although Barbour is a James Madison University graduate with a degree in art, she too says South Boston is the place to be.
“I drive so far because it is the only place within any distance I can reach that is teaching art the way it was taught in the 19th century academies, with a rational hierarchy, focus on skillful use of materials and emphasis on seeing details and relationships,” she explained.
Also on her resume, Barbour attended an art school in Ohio, “and for the past four years I have taken classes from a very good Richmond portrait artist. But I have never learned what I am learning now from any of those places. In fact, if I had known this type of program existed when I was a college student, I am certain that I would have pursued a career as an artist.
“I am determined to get through this program one way or another,” emphaised the Richmond resident. “Knowing what is possible, I will refuse to settle for anything less than what is being offered at the Academy in South Boston. Not only is the program itself good, Cindy MacMillan is an accomplished artist and a wonderful teacher.”
The Academy’s instructor describes “the exciting mandate” that brought her to the Founders College program “to bring an academic classical art education to an American College.”
“This is a unique program,” explained MacMillan. “The skills are taught utilizing one philosophy, one curriculum that is organized in step-by-step lessons with each new skill building on the foundation of those previously learned.”
In the typical college environment, MacMillan said students take classes from many different professors “who each write their own curriculum, have their own individual theories of art practice, and who often contradict one another.”
While MacMillan says all the theories and ideas are interesting and should be explored, she doesn’t think they should be explored by the student in the early stages of learning drawing and painting.
”This is when they need concrete principles and lessons to follow,” she added.
“Our method is the best way to learn the skills of drawing and painting. How do we know this? This program has been in practice for the past 10 years in our partner school, The Academy of Realist Art in Toronto, Canada. We have graduated a large number of outstanding artists ....”
Many of those graduates pursued their career, selling their drawings and paintings professionally, but others were sought out by top employers in the movie, graphic design and animation industries, according to the instructor.
Another unique aspect, the program here runs concurrent with the “matriculated student program” is the certificate program.
Beginners to advanced- sill artists can pursue the program.
“We have had several talented graduates go through the program while maintaining professional careers in law and psychiatry,” added MacMillan.
One college art professor has attended a South Boston session this year.
In addition, the Academy also offers two-week workshops. “We have held three of these at the South Boston studio since August,” said MacMillan. “The workshops have been met with rave reviews from the participants who have come from as far away as California, Wisconsin, Florida and Canada.
“These workshops emphasized the oil painting techniques of old ‘master painters’ and gave students the chance to take home a painting that looks good enough to hang in a museum.”
Two more workshops are scheduled the end of March and the middle of April. The March workshop is a flower painting workshop where we will be learning to use glazes to make the color of the flowers really vibrant,” added the instructor.
The April workshop will focus on teaching students how to copy an old master painting from the Baroque period.

Obituaries

Rev. Robert Daniel
Rev. Robert Alfred Daniel, 81, of Startex, S.C., formerly of South Boston died March 3, 2008, in Regional Hospice House, Spartanburg, S.C.
Born in South Boston, he was the son of the late Alfred and Matilda Matthews Daniel. He was a Veteran of WWII and was a member of the American Legion Post 8. Rev. Daniel was a l952 graduate of Bob Jones University and South Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. For 22 years he pastured churches in Virginia, Missouri and North Carolina. In addition, he taught Junior High School for 12 years and was a social worker for the Jasper County Child Welfare Services and Adoptive Agency for six years in Missouri. He also served as director of Welfare in Henry County from l974 to his retirement.
Rev. Daniel was formerly a member of the Southside Baptist Church, South Boston where he taught the Adult Bible Class for l6 years. He also served as Superintendent of the Sunday School and was a member of the Deacon and Trustee Board and had served as treasurer of the church. At the time of his death he was a member of the Tuapau Baptist Church, Startex.
Surviving are: his wife, Nancy Toms Daniel of Woodruff, S.C.; three sons, Danny Daniel, Charles Daniel and Raleigh Daniel all of Texas; three daughters, Evelyn Joy Daniel of Forest City, N.C.; Judy Collins of Moore, S.C. and Jeanne Daniel Derderian of Opelousas, La.; two brothers, George Daniel and wife, Nell, of Virgilina, and Jeff Daniel and wife, Marybell, of Richmond; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on March 5 at Tucapau Baptist Church, Startex with Dr. Bill Pate officiating.
Graveside services followed in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, N.C.
Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider your local Hospice.
An on-line guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com

Dorothy Jane Harris Sims
Dorothy Jane Harris Sims of Edmunds Street, South Boston, died Friday, March 7, 2008, at Halifax Regional Hospital at the age of 79.
She was born in Halifax County on September 1, 1928, a daughter of the late George Harris and the late Eva Jane Wiley Harris and was married to George Stover Sims Sr.
She was a member of Crossroad Baptist Church.
Mrs. Sims is survived by her husband; one daughter, Sarah Jones of Hyattsville, Md.; four sons, Charles W. Sims of South Boston, George S. Sims Jr. of Milton, Edward L. Sims of South Boston, and Raymond E. Sims of South Boston; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Euna Britton and Ester Bryant, both of Baltimore; and Sarah Marable of Hampton; two brothers, Lewis Harris of Alton, and Thomas Harris of Paterson, N.J.; one son-in-law; four daughters-in-law; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William Harris and George Harris.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sims will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at Crossroad Baptist Church with the Rev. John T. Hubbard officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family is receiving friends at the residence, 321 Edmunds Street, South Boston.

Henry P. Lipscomb Jr.
Henry P. Lipscomb Jr., 90, of New York, formerly of Halifax County, died March 4, 2008, in Flushing, N.Y.
He was born in Halifax County on July 22, 1917, the son of the late Henry P. Lipscomb Sr. and the late Susie Cunningham Lipscomb.
He was a graduate of Virginia State University and later attended New York Law School, where he graduated in 1942. For many years he practiced law along with his father in Jamaica, N.Y. In 1948 he was appointed Assistant Attorney General of the state of New York, where he retired in 1977.
Mr. Lipscomb is survived by daughter, Michele Holland and husband Robert of Orlando, Fl; two grandchildren, Rashida A. Holland of Tallahassee, and Kiar J. Holland of Miami; one sister, Virginia L. Stringnano of Plantation, Fl. A number of cousins also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Lipscomb will be held today, March 10, at 3 p.m. at Crossroad Baptist Church, Turbeville, with the Rev. John T. Hubbard officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church today.

Virginia Lloyd Loftis
Virginia Lloyd Loftis, 83, of Eastover Drive, South Boston, died March 9, 2008, at her home.
She was born in Mecklenburg County on February 25, 1925, to the late Junious G. Newton and the late Nannie Newton and was married to the late Clifton Lloyd Sr.
She was a member of Ash Avenue Baptist Church and was employed as a waitress at Faulkner & Lawson Drug Store.
Mrs. Loftis is survived by two sons, Clifton “Junior” Lloyd Jr. and wife Sherrie of South Boston, and Bobby G. Lloyd and wife Dolores of South Boston; one daughter, Peggy L. Vassar and husband Jimmy of South Boston; one sister, Viola Boaz of Virginia Beach; one granddaughter, Misty Lloyd Dickerson; two grandsons, Matt Lloyd and Steve Lloyd; and by two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services for Mrs. Loftis will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Nelson Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. John Eure officiating.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7:00-8:30 at Brooks Funeral Home, and at other times at the home, 2204 Eastover Drive, South Boston.
Those wishing to give memorials please consider Halifax Regional Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.
Online condolences may be sent to brooksfh@embarqmail.com.

Nancy Norman Henderson
Nancy Norman Henderson, 85, formerly of Grubby Road, Halifax, died March 7, 2008, at the home of her son in Oxford, N.C.
She was born November 9, 1922, in South Boston, a daughter of the late Warner W. Norman and the late Mary Lena Rye Norman and was married to the late Robert Neal Henderson Sr.
She was a former employee of the Halifax Cotton Mill and was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where she was a member of the Altar Society.
Mrs. Henderson is survived by three sons, Robert N. Henderson Jr. and wife Ellie of Oxford, William “Bill” Henderson and wife Patsy of Halifax, and Gary Lee Henderson and wife Arlene of Gladys; three sisters, Gladys Cavanaugh, Virginia Patterson and Elizabeth Thaxton, all of South Boston; two brothers, Walter Norman of Bracey and Bruce Norman of South Boston; four grandchildren, Tammy Smith of Chase City, Heather Schneck of Kernersville, N.C., Gary Henderson Jr. and Amber Henderson, both of Lynchburg; and by three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Charles Edward Henderson; two sisters, Mary Lena Satterfield and Sara Gibson; and by two brothers, Warner “Dub” Norman and A.G. Norman.
Graveside services were held March 9 at 3 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Jack Nietert officiating.
The family is receiving friends at the home of her sister, Elizabeth Thaxton, 510 Forest Drive, South Boston, and at the home of her son, Billy Henderson, 1016 Woodgrove Trail, Halifax.
For memorials, please consider St. John’s Episcopal Church or the Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 975, South Boston, VA 24592.

Etta Melinda King Martin
Etta Melinda King Martin, 88, of South Boston, died Friday, March 7, 2008, at Halifax Regional Hospital.
She was born in Charlotte County on January 3, 1920, to the late Joseph King and the late Minnie Newcomb King and was married to the late Leonard George Martin.
She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.
Mrs. Martin is survived by four daughters, Ruth M. Smith and husband Vernon of Chase City, Edna S. Martin and husband Andrew, of Chase City, Lessie M. Hazlewood and husband James of Alton, and Louise M. Womack of Crystal Hill; one sister, Virginia Bridges of Greenville, Va.; one brother, Elgie King of Scottsburg; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Mildred Hazelwood; one grandson, Marvin Wayne Cash; three brothers, Louis King, John King and Paul King; and two sisters, Hattie McCloud and Sarah Duffie.
Graveside services were held March 9 at 2 p.m. at Halifax Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Frank Baldwin officiating.

Waldo Hunter Price
Warrant Officer Waldo Hunter Price, (U. S. Army Ret.), 73, of Blue Ridge, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
He was retired from the U. S. Army with 20 years of service, having served in the Korean Conflict and two tours of duty in the Vietnam War, receiving two Purple Hearts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Waldo and Faye Price, and is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lucy E. Price; step daughter, Karen Beasley and her husband, Daniel; three sisters, Mary Ann Leonard of Kingsport, Tn., Charlotte Frye East and Sarah Price both of Galax; three step grandchildren, Daniel Beasley and his wife, Rachel, Jennifer Burch and her husband, John, and Nathan Beasley and his wife, Katie.
Honoring Hunter’s wishes, there will be no service.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider the Botetourt Food Pantry, c/o St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 Roanoke St., Fincastle, VA 24090.

Lady Comets Want To Return To Regionals

By Doug Ford
G-V Staff Writer
Last year’s Comets varsity softball team won its first 13 games on the way to a 19-5 record, including a Western Valley District Tournament title and an appearance in the quarterfinals of the Virginia State AAA Softball Tournament.
The Comets lost five seniors from that group, outfielders Liz Trickey, Melissa Sims and Shayna Oakes, along with infielders Emily New and Key Ferrell, but head coach Melanie Saunders and assistants Charity Overbey and Jennifer Rutledge have enough talent on hand for another solid run.
Saunders is cautiously optimistic entering the season, and knows that all the intangibles must play in the Comets’ favor for a repeat of last season’s success.
“I don’t want to jinx us and talk about last year, but it was a good season for us, and the kids worked hard to get there,” began Saunders.
“Hopefully, we can reach the regionals this year and advance further than that.
“We have some good girls who moved up, and some strong, versatile girls who came back. Both pitchers return and some strong pitchers are coming up from the jayvees to help us on the mound.”
Right handers Paige Rickman and Stephanie Clark, who combined to pitch the vast majority of innings for the Comets last year, return to the mound in addition to varsity newcomer and lefty Whitney Womack to give Halifax a diversified pitching corps.
Returning catcher Betty Rose will handle the pitchers, and Lashunda Davis, Amber Bowman and Heather Hudson return for infield duty, as does Ally Thompson in the outfield.
Clark and Womack are also listed in the roster as outfielders and infielders, respectively, while varsity newcomers Lyndsay Lawter and Katie Barnett are in the infield and Melissa Morris, Lauren Daniel, Kim Snead and Christine DeGeorgis are slated for duty in the outfield.
Team chemistry was good last season and it appears to be the same this year, despite the mixture of veterans and first-year varsity players.
The first-year players are newcomers by definition only, Saunders explained.
“Chemistry played a big role in what we accomplished last year and the same holds true this year. The girls know each other and have played together for a long time.
“The younger ones coming up have stepped right into the drills and they also know what the coaches expect from them, so we have that same chemistry and confidence.”
Saunders has always considered non-conference games as preseason contests, meant to prepare her team for the tough Western Valley District slate.
This season is no different, with solid programs such as Person High, Tunstall and Albemarle again on the schedule.
“We’re not worried about the outcome of any of the preseason games,” noted Saunders.
“To win would be nice, but we’re looking to see what we need to work on prior to the district. Practice is good, but it doesn’t show what you need to work on like live game situations.”
Saunders expects the district race to be as tight as ever, even though Halifax County and Franklin County have represented the district in the regionals the past several years.
Franklin County swept the Comets in the regular season, but Halifax turned the tables in the district tournament finals at Rocky Mount with a 6-0 win.
That provided the momentum for the Comets’ run through the region and into the state quarterfinals.
“The district teams are tough and everyone is right there together,” noted Saunders.
“You really can’t say who’s on the top and who’s on the bottom, because everyone’s right there together.”
Halifax has all the ingredients to make another run this season, but the softball can bounce some funny ways, according to Saunders.
“We have all the ingredients, what makes the difference is mental toughness,” said Saunders.
“Absolutely, the kids have the physical ability, but sometimes the mind can get in the way.
“So, we’re trying to be real loose, have fun and play ball. That’s the key.”

HOF Given J. Burton Car

By Joe Chandler
Sports Editor
The Halifax County-South Boston Sports Hall Of Fame Museum has recently received a donation of one of Jeff Burton’s No. 31 2007 Chevrolet NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars for inclusion in the museum.
Hall Of Fame President Carlyle Wimbish said the car, which was donated by Burton and Richard Childress Racing, was delivered to the Hall Of Fame last week.
“We are very pleased to be able to put into our museum a car that has played a significant part in Jeff Burton’s history,” Wimbish said.
“This is a significant item for our museum.”
The car was driven by Burton in nine races in 2006 and two races in 2007 including the May 2007 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series all-star race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C.
Burton won two poles, recorded two top-five finishes and five top-ten finishes. The car’s best finish was a second-place finish at Chicago. The car started seventh or better in eight races.
The Halifax County-South Boston Sports Hall Of Fame Museum will be built in Edmunds Memorial Park. Hall Of Fame officials are seeking a temporary location for the museum and hope that it will be open sometime in the next few months.
Hall Of Fame officials are continuing to seek contributions to the Halifax County-South Boston Sports Hall Of Fame Museum building fund. Contributions may be mailed to the Halifax County-South Boston Sports Hall Of Fame, P.O. Box 12, South Boston, VA 24592.

Jayvee Softball Hopes For Continued Success

By Doug Ford
G-V Staff Writer
The Comets jayvee softball team will be a mixture of experience and youth this season as it attempts to extend its unbeaten string from last year.
The jayvees finished the 2007 season with a 16-0 record, but six players from that team are playing varsity softball for the Comets this year.
Seven players return for the jayvees including sophomores Jessi Bagbey, Johanna Spencer, Megan Day, Emily Conner, Kisha Crowder Sharilyn Walton and Brittany Cole.
New to the team are freshmen Melissa Blanks, Dalyn Hall, Brittany Long, Caitlin Lawhorn, Jameshia Smith, Jamilia Smith, Alex O’Neal and Jill Trickey, along with eighth-grader Samantha Gibson.
Robyn Jennings and Christian Martin are serving as player/managers for the Comets this season and practice with the team as well, according to Jill Pritt, who returns as head coach this year along with assistant Jennifer Armistead.
Four players will pitch for the Comets this year, including Crowder, Blanks, Hall and Gibson, and the Comets are also deep at catcher, with Spencer, Jamilia smith and Trickey.
Spencer, Bagbey, Walton, Crowder, Day, Jamilia Smith O’Neal, Long, Trickey, Blanks, Hall and Gibson are listed as infielders.
Conner, Cole, Jameshia Smith and Lawhorn will see duty in the outfield for the Comets.
Pritt was pleased and impressed with what she saw from the Comets in their scrimmage at Park View, and got an idea of how to better prepare the Comets for their season-opener against Person High Wednesday at Comets field.
“Overall, the girls played well,” said Pritt. “I got to see four of my five pitchers work and everyone else pretty much all around the field.
“We mixed up a lot of things and did a lot of things we would not do in a normal game.
“I got to see who can do what and when it will be very helpful in the coming games.”
Pritt provided a brief synopsis of the returnees, including Bagbey, who she describes as a “very good athlete and leader, and fundamentally sound.”
Spencer, according to Pritt, is also a very good leader and athlete with a strong bat.
Megan Day has shown a lot of improvement since last season, both at the plate and in the field, while Conner and Walton have also shown improvement at the plate, said Pritt.
“I hope to have Kisha on the mound for some games this year,” said Pritt, while adding that the other returning player, Brittany Cole, is a good, smart athlete who brings a lot to the diamond.
“I look forward to seeing what these girls have to offer and to work with them throughout the season,” said Pritt.