A state government official says a former student has surrendered to police after taking a school administrator hostage at an upstate New York high school.

High school football practice is underway, and Arthur Utley offers a preview of the season.

The following schools recently held their graduation ceremonies: CAROLINE COUNTY CAROLINE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Number of graduates: 250 Valedictorian: Janet Elizabeth Nunnally Salutatorian: Bradley Wayne Carter Speakers: Brittany N. Jackson, Jeremy Brodmyer, Janet Nunnally and Daniel Bowie, all students COLONIAL HEIGHTS COLONIAL HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

The following schools recently held their graduation ceremonies: DINWIDDIE DINWIDDIE HIGH SCHOOL Number of graduates: 350 Valedictorian: Timothy Brandon Smith Salutatorian: Brittany Elisabeth Malnar HENRICO COUNTY DEEP RUN HIGH SCHOOL Number of graduates: 433 Valedictorians: Jennifer Harrell, Rebecca Kuzemchak and Elizabeth Olberding

The following schools recently held their graduation ceremonies: CHARLES CITY COUNTY CHARLES CITY COUNTY HIGH Number of graduates: 56 Valedictorian: Cierra N. Barnes Salutatorian: Tabitha N. Robinson Speaker: Edna Medford, associate professor of history, Howard University CHESTERFIELD COUNTY COSBY HIGH SCHOOL Number of graduates: 394

The following schools recently held their graduation ceremonies: CHESTERFIELD COUNTY CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Number of graduates: 176 Valedictorian: Chabinath G. Maharaj Salutatorian: Sara Rendon Speaker: Martha Frickert, director, Communities in Schools of Chesterfield CLOVER HILL HIGH SCHOOL Number of graduates: 348

The following schools recently held their graduation ceremonies: AMELIA COUNTY AMELIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Number of graduates: 130 Valedictorian: Amber Lynn Warren Salutatorian: Sharon Michelle Harris HENRICO COUNTY STEWARD SCHOOL Number of graduates: 52 Valedictorian: Christine Ann Kasper Salutatorian: Christine Marie Craig

The following schools recently held their graduation ceremonies: LOUISA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Number of graduates: 357 Valedictorian: Aria Dakota Willis Salutatorian: Jesse Mathew Sestito Speakers: Doug Straley, principal; valedictorian and salutatorian ST. CHRISTOPHER’S SCHOOL Number of graduates: 79

Jordan Wilson, a soft-spoken 15year-old sophomore at Varina High School, is learning that finding work is, well, work. Wilson was among more than 100 teenagers yesterday taking a crash course in navigating a job market that’s difficult for adults. Not only did the teens meet with prospective employers, such as grocery and fast-food chains and an Internet-services firm, they got workplace pointers, including etiquette, how to deal with customers and handling money.

Many residents of eastern Henrico County don’t care where the funds come from to build a new school. What they care about is that students aren’t going to classes in trailers, don’t have to wait in long cafeteria lines and have facilities on par with other parts of the county. About 75 residents attended a public hearing about the proposed Henrico budget tonight at a Board of Supervisors meeting. Many of them were wearing buttons reading “Eastern Henrico Schools Now.“

Prom expenses add up quickly. A good estimate is roughly $500 for a couple, if you consider the cost of a moderately-priced gown and tux rental, a nice meal, a traditional limousine, flowers, tickets and pictures. But if you think you have to spend big bucks to have fun on prom night, think again. A little creativity goes a long way. Tradition: Spend hundreds of dollars on a designer-label dress you’ll only wear once.

After six months of work, a 70-member committee charged with facilitating the school redistricting process in Henrico County has made its recommendation. At its final meeting yesterday, the committee voted to recommend “Pairing No. 2” to the School Board. Maps of the options will be posted today on the school system’s Web site, http://www.henrico.k12.va.us.

Wednesday’s results Prince George 83, Matoaca 49 Long jump— Peirson (PG) 16-7; triple jump — Singleton (M) 34-6½ ; high jump— Barron (PG) 5-2; shot put— Moore (PG) 33-0; discus — Moore (PG) 100-2. 3,200-meter relay— Prince George (Walden, Marshall, Kongi, Tomlin) 11:44; 100 hurdles — Singleton (M) 16.7; 100— Saunders (PG) 12.9; 1,600— Tomlin (PG) 5:33.8; 400 relay— Prince George (n/r) 52.7; 400— Peirson (PG) 58.0; 300 hurdles— Singleton (M) 45.6; 800— Tomlin (PG) 2:32.1; 200— Scott (PG) 26.8; 3,200 — Brock (M) 13:03.7; 1,600 relay— Prince George (Peirson, Govans, Walden, Scott) 4:08.6.

Wednesday’s results Monacan————————————- 0 2—2  L.C. Bird————————————- 0 0—0
  M: Rogers 2 Saves: Gray (M) 5; Bradley (LCB) 15 Records: Monacan 3-3 Dominion, 4-3; L.C. Bird 0-6, 2-6 St. Gertrude————————————- 0 0—0

Wednesday’s results Trinity Episcopal————————————- 2 5—7
  Norfolk Collegiate————————————- 4 5—9
TE: Pellicane 3, Bryant 2, Hern, Strehler NC: Phillips 4, Barger 3, Harding, Izarrd Assists: Bryant (TE) 2, Strehler (TE) 2, Byrne (TE), Hern (TE)