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Armstrong Choir will make it to New York
Michael Paul Williams follows up on last week’s story about the Armstrong choir’s need for some help: Thanks to the generosity of the Richmond community and beyond, that is no longer a problem. The choir will perform in New York, three weeks later than planned. Checks that weren’t walked through the doors of the East [...]
Armstrong Choir has blossomed, needs your help
The RTD profiles the resurgent Armstrong choir and their attempts to raise money for a trip to New York over Spring Break: The choir at the school in the East End has blossomed under the direction of Will Griffin, a Chesapeake native who arrived at the Richmond school on May 12, 2008, one day after [...]
Fight leads to arrests, lockdown at Armstrong
This video is just in from the scene of Armstrong High School, where a fight has led to the arrest of multiple students. Dozens of police officers responded to the scene just after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. As of 12:00 p.m., the school was still on lockdown.
Henrico 41, Armstrong 6
“Malcolm Cook returned a kickoff 99 yards to help Armstrong (1-9, 0-7) avoid a shutout” in their loss to Henrico in the Wildcats final game of the season.
Lee-Davis 69, Armstrong 6
The Wildcats’ Malcolm Cook finished with five completions for 105 yards, including a three-yard scoring toss to Kemontre Harris
#7 Atlee 51, Armstrong 14
Antoine Smith ran the ball six times for 118 yards for Armstrong, including a 63-yard scoring run. Vincent Herring finished with five receptions for 83 yards and a TD for the Wildcats.
Armstrong falls to #6 Hanover
Lawrence Jones had 126 yards on nine carries and three touchdowns, Dylan Jackson and Henry Reeves each added a touchdown as the Hawks defeated the Wildcats (1-6, 0-4 Capital).
Armstrong crushed by Highland Springs
The Armstrong Wildcats fell to 1-5 with a 51-0 loss to the #9 Highland Springs Springers last night: Marcus Taylor had seven rushes for 87 yards for the Springers, who compiled 305 yards rushing on 31 carries and held the Wildcats to 86 yards on 49 plays (1.8 yards per play).
Armstrong lags behind in 4-year graduation rate
According to the VDOE Report Card for the school (PDF), only 50% of Armstrong HS students graduate after 4 years. Franklin Military graduates 94% after 4 years (PDF). These numbers compare to 59% for all of RPS (PDF) and 86% statewide.
Varina 56 Armstrong 16
The Armstrong Wildcats fell to 1-4 with a 56-16 loss to the #6 Varina Blue Devils last night.
Armstrong drops 3rd straight
The Armstrong Wildcats fell to 1-3 with a 21-6 loss to the Glen Allen Jaguars last night.
Wildcats fall to 1-1 with loss to Marshall
The Armstrong Wildcats fell to 1-1 with a 45-0 loss to the John Marshall Justices last night.
