Civic Soapbox

By Gracie Eisenhauer

Millbrook, VA – Gracie Eisenhauer is a rising first-year at Millbrook High School

Gracie takes a few moments out from band camp to discuss a musical reminder.

By Sandy Lore

Winchester, VA – The political power of a blue wardrobe. Sandy Lore lives in Winchester.

By Mariflo Stephens

Charlottesville, VA – Mariflo Stephens on what she believes... or maybe doesn't believe. Mariflo Stephens is a writer living in Charlottesville.

By Janet Lembke

Staunton, VA – Janet Lembke is a writer living in Staunton. She is currently at work on a memoir titled I Married an Arsonist.

By Brian Bergin

Harrisonburg, VA – One man's opinions on the evolving meaning of the word "all." Brian Bergin lives in Harrisonburg. He is writing a book on the Washington Arsenal explosion of 1864.

By Katie Read

Albemarle County – Avoiding the Siren song of societal approval. Katie Read just graduated from Western Albemarle High School.

By Jack Newhouse

Augusta, WV – Jack Newhouse is a teacher who lives in Augusta, West Virginia.

By Hannah Firdyiwek

Charlottesville, VA – One woman belts her way through any and all self-doubt. Hannah Firdyiwek lives in Charlottesville and recently graduated from Tandem Friends.

By Holly Newman

Stanardsville, VA – Thoughts on old houses as good friends. Holly Newman is a high school government teacher.

By Michelle Hilgart

Charlottesville, VA – Musings on Charlottesville's recent recognition as a bike-friendly town. Michelle Hilgart lives in Charlottesville.