Adopted teenager is system success story Sep 16, 2009
Now, the James Monroe High School senior is trying to pick a college. And the stakes are high for his half-dozen surrogate moms. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Useless Knowledge: Earn seal of approval on presidents Sep 4, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mountain View 19, James Monroe 16 Aug 30, 2009
So imagine how Outlaw must have been feeling last night, when there were four seconds left and the game against James Monroe was tied and his coach turned and sent him in ... That the game even reached that point was a testament to James Monroe and its championship mettle ... James Monroe pulled within 16-8 when Mike Latney ran for a 10-yard touchdown with 10 minutes, 54 seconds left, and Farkeem French found Greg Edwards for the ensuing two-point conversion. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
White House explains Obama 'Wee-weed up' comment... Aug 22, 2009
Posted by: James Monroe. To David Cohen. (The Drudge Report)
Eureka restaurant finalist in ‘Live!' grilling contest Aug 15, 2009
James Monroe's "Bubba Burger" a mesquite-fired patty topped with spicy Cajun sausage, jumbo shrimp, chipotle sauce and cheddar cheese is a finalist in the Ultimate Hometown Grill Off sponsored by the television show "Live! with Regis and Kelly." Monroe's burger, a customer favorite at The Cutting Board in the tiny northwestern Montana town, won the burger category and now goes up against the winners of the chicken, ribs, pulled pork, pork tenderloin, brisket, grilled fish and other categories... (Montana Standard, MT)
Latin American geopolitics: The dragon in the backyard Aug 14, 2009
These developments are prompting some to declare the end of the Monroe Doctrine America s traditional insistence, voiced by President James Monroe in 1823, that any meddling by outsiders in its hemisphere is dangerous to our peace and safety. Never mind that Yanqui dominance has always been disputed by Latin American nationalists as well as by Europe, and never mind that the United States (and Europe) are still far bigger traders and investors in Latin America as a whole than China, let alone... (The Economist)
Yankees power pastJays Aug 12, 2009
Ruiz, who graduated from nearby James Monroe H.S., hit an 0-1 pitch from Chamberlain off the right-field foul pole in the fourth to give Toronto a 4-3 lead. The opposite-field shot was his second career homer and first since last Aug. 26 for Minnesota at Seattle. (MSNBC -- Sports)
OUR READERS SAY (1) Aug 11, 2009
Jefferson, in a letter to his friend James Monroe, once stated that he looked upon his friend John Adams, after the revolution, as a betrayer and against the common rights of the citizens. Jefferson, in the opinion of a majority of historians, dedicated his life in believing that the rights of citizens against totalitarian control were at the core of human existence. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
James Monroe has its first African-American principal Aug 11, 2009
John B. Gordon III is the new principal at James Monroe High School, and the city school's first African-American leader. A basketball shooting guard who set a game record for 3-pointers (six) as a senior at Richmond's Hermitage High, Gordon coached high school teams to numerous titles over 13 years. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
11 comments Jul 25, 2009
In comparison, the total federal budget in 1792 was $270 million current 2008 dollars, and in Founding Father James Monroe s last year as president in 1825, the federal budget barely topped $1 billion current 2008 dollars. There was growth in the government, but not the exponential variety we currently experience. (Human Events Online)
Would the Founders Apply the TARP? Jul 24, 2009
2008 dollars, and in Founding Father James Monroe s last year as president in 1825, the federal budget barely topped $1 billion current [1776. 2009. (Human Events Online)
Guard pilot 'transforms' into Airman in hit movie Fredericksburg helicopter pilot helps bring hit movie "Transformers" to the big screen Jul 14, 2009
Mann, a 1992 graduate of James Monroe High School, is the son of Jim and Mary Mann of Fredericksburg. He met his wife, Becky, when both were students at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, and they have two children, Jackson, 4, and Josie, 8 months. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Spice goes a long way - Eureka man wins award on 'Regis and Kelly’ for his 'Bubba Burger’ Jul 14, 2009
James Monroe, who owns The Cutting Board in Eureka, recently won the title of best burger on Live with Regis and Kelly ... EUREKA - It was late, and James Monroe s belly was growling for food. (Missoulian, MT)
VHSCA all-star game goes to East 38-31 Jul 12, 2009
The two teams traded touchdowns as Morgan hit Devontae Atkins (James Monroe) on a quick slant which the speedy AA standout turned into a twisting, juking 57-yard score which was answered by the West who responded with a 9-play, 68-yard drive capped by a Luke Harris to Brett Holman two-yard scoring pass as the two Floyd County stars hooked up making the score 28-17. But the East returned the favor in closing out the scoring for an explosive third quarter when Josh Bailey (Clover Hill) connected... (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Roderick Edward Schoenlank Jul 9, 2009
and Fred; grandson James Monroe; and niece Susan. Burford. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Public Duties, Public Accountability Jul 7, 2009
James Monroe of Virginia, the committee demanded explanations of Hamiltons conduct. It appeared to them that he was using public funds to speculate on the stock exchange. (Townhall.com)
Tant: 'True patriotism' can be tough call Jul 4, 2009
Exactly five years after the deaths of Adams and Jefferson, James Monroe, this nation's fifth president, died. Monroe was the only U.S. president to be wounded in the Revolutionary War. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Today in History Jul 4, 2009
In 1831, the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, died in New York City. In 1872, the 30th president of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, was born in Plymouth, Vt. (Yahoo News)
V. June Starke Jul 4, 2009
Ms. Starke was born May 31, 1957, in Roanoke Rapids, the daughter of James Monroe Starke and Hazel Crawley Starke. She graduated from George Mason University in 1980 and was self-employed as a linguist and musician. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS Jul 3, 2009
On July 4, 1831, five years to the day after Adams and Jefferson died, James Monroe, the fifth U.S. president, passed away. So, three presidents have died on July 4th. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Video: Phelan Leads the Way Jul 1, 2009
Alex Phelan Highlights 1 - Rivals. Alex Phelan Highlights 1. (Villanova Sports -- Rivals.com)
Public Safety Log (41) Jun 27, 2009
Arrest James Monroe Brawner, 50, currently of Oak Harbor, Wash. was arrested Thursday on charges of distributing marijuana to a person under 18 and endangering the welfare of a minor his 12-year-old daughter. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Caleb Rapkins of James Monroe and Annie Moncure of Stafford are the All-Area tennis players of the year. Jun 23, 2009
When James Monroe sophomore Caleb Rapkins played in the Group AA tennis singles final this month, he stopped to consider how far he had come ... Rapkins had begun to experience the pain during his freshman year at James Monroe ... "This kid's got a bright future as a college player," James Monroe coach George Christoforatos said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Things Aren't Totally At Ease Down This Road Jun 19, 2009
Tichina Arnold's Wicked Witch goes for full-throttle Patti LaBelle, complete with demented red outfit, while Christian Dante White, Joshua Henry and especially James Monroe Iglehart brim with vaudevillian zest as, respectively, Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion. Luckily, the show ends with LaChanze's Glinda killing us softly with two songs. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
College Education and American Pres... Jun 4, 2009
James Monroe, who attended the College of William and Mary, left to help fight the British during the Revolutionary War ... Few Presidents attended Southern universities, notwithstanding the College of William and Mary in Virginia, attended by Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler. (Suite101.com)
Lenzmeier Receives BVU's Highest Faculty Honor Jun 2, 2009
Paul and Vivian (Class or 1959) McCorkle, who were both Life Trustees of BVU. It is named for George Wythe, the educator who taught such famous fathers of the American Revolution as Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, James Monroe and Henry Clay. Lenzmeier says the award and stipend will open many faculty development opportunities for him. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Josephine Monroe Jun 1, 2009
Preceded in death by husband, Robert James Monroe Sr.. Survived by Children, Robert J. Monroe Jr. and wife Patann, Roberta Buschman, Judy Pinkston; Step-Daughter, Patsy Wilson; Grandchildren, Kelly Monroe, Bob and wife Emilie Buschman, Dave and wife Sonya Bahr, Melanie and husband Bo Hutchings, Valerie Pinkston Allen, Jamie Monroe, Darrell J. and wife Melissa Pinkston; 12 Great-Grandchildren. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Phoenix woman solves 20-year adoption puzzle May 22, 2009
Her older brother was listed as James Monroe, rather than Scott Kimbrell ... Armed with listings on such Web sites as and , Suszczewicz would call as many as 60 strangers all over the country, including every James Monroe Kimbrell she could find. (AZCentral -- News)
Smith: Katmandu has nothing on Lexington May 9, 2009
"The name of his home place was 'Woodlawn,' and James Monroe met him at Woodlawn, which is how the Monroe Doctrine came about." Made me wonder how Monroe would have gotten to Georgia. By boat to Savannah and a week or so on horseback to Woodlawn. (Athens Banner-Herald)
VMI taps JM grad as its top cadet James Monroe graduate attains highest rank at Virginia Military Institute. May 3, 2009
com - VMI taps James Monroe grad as its top cadet ... VMI taps James Monroe grad as its top cadet ... James Monroe graduate attains highest rank at Virginia Military Institute. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Area officials on lookout for signs of swine flu Department of Health opens call center so public can ask swine-flu questions Apr 30, 2009
" Fredericksburg's school system sent letters yesterday answering frequently asked questions about the swine flu. James Monroe High School Principal Daryl Chesley said the school nurse is being pro-active. "She is doubling her efforts to log and track anything that might even remotely display as flu symp- toms," he said. Spotsylvania County Superintendent Jerry Hill said earlier this week that the school division has "dusted off" its detailed procedures for dealing with a pandemic as a... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Honor goes to dynamo who just couldn't retire Betty Blaisdell, the Woman's Club of Fredericksburg Woman of the Year, is an inexhaustible volunteer--and a force of nature Apr 20, 2009
Betty walked every day to James Monroe High School--then housed in the big brick building that became Maury School, then Maury Commons condominiums ... And she recently started serving on the James Monroe High School 60th Reunion Committee and a JM scholarship committee. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Click here to read more. Apr 20, 2009
"I might talk to myself," he told a judge seated behind him, shortly before completing the course at James Monroe High School's parking lot. "That's OK," the judge responded. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
The Monroe Doctrine Apr 14, 2009
Would James Monroe have drafted Eugene Monroe ... Would Eugene Monroe have voted for James Monroe. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
The other Jefferson monument Apr 12, 2009
1000 James Monroe Parkway. 434-293-8000. (Boston Globe)
3-Strikes Term For Everett Robber With Yogurt Bomb Apr 10, 2009
James Monroe Thorne was sentenced Tuesday in Snohomish County Superior Court as a three-strikes chronic offender. The Everett Herald reports his lawyer says Thorne has a long history of mental illness. (KIRO TV, WA)
Martin Klein, at 84; editor of Einstein papers collection Apr 5, 2009
At 14, he graduated from James Monroe High School. In high school, Martin Klein shared his passion for science with Leon M. Lederman; 50 years later, Lederman won the Nobel Prize for physics. (Boston Globe)
Santos took the scenic route to Corvallis Apr 3, 2009
And the circuitous journey from the Bronx to Corvallis following his 2007 graduation from James Monroe High shows exactly how committed the charismatic 21-year-old is to return to new Yankee Stadium as a professional, either with the Yankees or some other major league franchise. He s crisscrossed the country in pursuit of that major-league dream, with an itinerary featuring stops in Louisburg, N.C., and Hobbs, N.M., for junior-college seasons, and to remote, tiny (population 3,952) Woodstock,... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The Deal: A concept designed to ensure healthier feet and hands Apr 1, 2009
EDUCATION: James Monroe High School, 1979. Art Institute of Atlanta, Ga. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
City grants boost business projects This summer, for instance, J. Brian's Tap Room plans to open an outdoor entertainment area behind its Hanover Street bar and restaurant. Mar 21, 2009
Mark Newton's Homecoming Pickin Party requested money to help it put on a bluegrass festival in September at Maury Stadium to benefit James Monroe High School athletics. The city of Fredericksburg requested $5,000 to pay for replacement front doors to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library building on Caroline Street. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Sixteen champion spellers made for a refreshing Saturday at the regional bee Mar 18, 2009
Still, most of the 16 contestants on the stage at James Monroe High School Saturday looked a lot cooler than I felt. And that includes the grade-schoolers. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Pettyjohn named All-Big 12 Mar 18, 2009
James Monroe, sr., Bloomington; D Mitri Riggs, sr., Bloomington; Jeff Johnson, sr., Champaign Centennial; James Kinney, sr., Centennial; Rayvonte Rice, jr., Centennial; Zander Culver, sr., Champaign Central; Drew Washington, jr., Decatur Eisenhower; Kendall Kinnison, jr., Decatur MacArthur; Monte Wilson, sr., MacArthur; Colton Pettyjohn, sr., Mattoon; Kevin Bishoff, jr., Normal; Kedric Williams, sr., Normal; Christian Baker, sr., Normal West. Honorable mention. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
VIDEO:Ten-year-old Basim Abielmona of Fredericksburg Christian School wins the Regional Spelling Bee. Mar 15, 2009
Nine rounds into yesterday's Regional Spelling Bee, just four of 16 spellers remained onstage at the James Monroe High School auditorium. For the next 20 minutes, parents, siblings and supporters held their breath and bit their lips as spellers Basim Abielmona, Hollis Cuffie, Megan Hellman and last year's champion, Maria Wasilewski, fired off spelling after spelling. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
JM team wins VHSL Scholastic Bowl state title page Mar 12, 2009
WHEN James Monroe High School world history teacher Bob Blackburn started working with academic quiz teams some 32 years ago, the after-school coaching job was a lot different. "We would start in September, practice for a few weeks, go to one or two 'Battle of the Brains' tapings in Richmond and be done for the year," said the quiz team veteran who has worked with students in Henrico, North Stafford and, for the past 21 years, at JM.. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Letters to the editor (March 11) Mar 11, 2009
Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren and their Senates committed money from the federal treasury to build churches through treaty agreements with Indian tribes. Robert G. Gourley wrote: How Prichard came to the conclusion that the Establishment Clause is to protect the state from the church is beyond me (Letters, Feb. 13, Clarifying a letter on church, state separation ). (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Obama limits use of signing statements Mar 10, 2009
Bill signing statements date back to at least 1822, when President James Monroe signed legislation reducing the size of theArmy but informed Congress that only he had the constitutional power to appoint military officers. These statements have many purposes, from praising the legislation to listing the reasons why it is necessary. (USA Today -- News)
Group AA, Division 4 boys basketball quarterfinal: Courtland vs. Orange Mar 8, 2009
Freedom 64, James Monroe 57. Date published: 3/8/2009. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Junketing around the Junction, March 5 Mar 6, 2009
He has participated in the refurbishment of the Blue Room, with its concentration of original furniture purchased by James Monroe, the State Dining Room and the Lincoln Bedroom. Afternoon tea will follow the lecture. (Concord Journal, MA)
James M. Dorris Mar 3, 2009
James Monroe Dorris was born on Jan. 11, 1930, in Cross Plains, Tenn. the son of Claude and Mary Sue (Hesson) Dorris. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Mattoon takes Bloomington to wire in loss Feb 21, 2009
But Alex Burge never lost his hot hand and James Monroe never missed from the free-throw line, two big keys in holding on for a 55-49 victory Friday night. When the Green Wave crept to within 32-29 early in the fourth quarter, Monroe scored inside and Burge hit back-to-back 3-pointers to push the lead back to nine. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wave not helped by losses piling up across Big 12 Feb 20, 2009
James Monroe, a 6-4 forward averaging close to 15, is one of the premier leapers in the Big 12 ... forwards James Monroe, 6-4 sr., and Darrelynn Dunn, 6-1 sr.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Parents seem to accept blocks Colonial Forge and Stafford high parents were receptive to a proposal to expand classes from 50 minutes to 90 minutes. Feb 19, 2009
com - Parents seem to accept blocks. Thu, Feb. 19, 2009 04:02 AM. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Remembering Lincoln Feb 17, 2009
Established in 1847 by freed American slaves, Liberia adopted a red, white and blue flag and named its new capital Monrovia, after James Monroe. But it was 15 years before an American administration recognized Liberia as a sovereign nation. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
And for extra credit, rank our presidents Feb 17, 2009
Lyndon B. Johnson is No. 11, followed by James Polk, Andrew Jackson, James Monroe, Bill Clinton, William McKinley, John Adams, George H.W. Bush, John Quincy Adams and James Madison. Three presidents who have served in office since 1980 are in the top 20, which feels unlikely on an intuitive level, though I'm not sure why it should. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Make room for Millard: Celebrating ‘unknown’ presidents Feb 16, 2009
Make room for Millard: Celebrating unknown presidents : La Crosse Tribune. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Historians list of presidential rankings Feb 16, 2009
03:50 PM CST on Sunday, February 15, 2009. Presidential rankings according to 65 historians and professional observers of the presidency surveyed by the cable. (KHOU.com, TX)
new additions to fredericksburg museum has bold new exhibits (Last modified: 02/12/09) Feb 14, 2009
Julia Frazie, a teacher at James Monroe High School, narrates in convincing dialect a slave witnessing an auction. The museum's atmosphere is welcoming and family-friendly, exemplified by an exhibit called "Portal, Passage and Power" that traces the development of the Fredericksburg area--from the era of American Indians to the bustling port town in the 19th century, up until the establishment of railroads. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Voelkel resigns at Red Hill Feb 14, 2009
His work history includes a number of years at the James Monroe Museum in Fredricksburg and the Kenmore House. He was previously a curator for the State Art Collection, which included the fine art collection at the Governors Mansion, State Capitol, Supreme Court and the Library of Virginia. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
JM team learns nuts and bolts of robotics Feb 11, 2009
James Monroe club learns the nuts and bolts of woodworking and computer programming as they build robots ... James Monroe High School students who want to build robots have to be part MacGyver, part member of the Geek Squad ... The James Monroe team is building a robot that can maneuver the moon's slippery surface. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
An American Home: The History of the White House Feb 8, 2009
Three years later, James Monroe moved back in. By 1830, the North and South Porticos had been constructed, and a century later the East Wing was created. (Pekin Times, IL)
Learning US History Through the Pre... Feb 7, 2009
The Monroe Doctrine was a foreign policy declaration during the presidency of James Monroe. All of the other items, although occurring in different periods, are tied together by the common notion that personal freedoms were limited. (Suite101.com)
