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Charleston Student Awarded National Honor Society Scholarship

A West Virginia student has been named a semifinalist for a national academic scholarship. 

A West Virginia student has been named a semifinalist for a national academic scholarship.

As a semifinalist Mariam Kisto, a senior at George Washington High School in Charleston, will receive a $3,200 scholarship from the National Honor Society (NHS). 

Chosen from nearly 17,000 applicants, the NHS is awarding $2 million in scholarships to 600 NHS students. The scholarships recognize students who exemplify the four pillars of NHS membership: scholarship, service, leadership and character. 

Kisto is the only recipient in West Virginia of an NHS scholarship this year. She was surprised to discover she was the only recipient in the state.

“There’s so many people around me that I know for a fact also deserve it,” Kisto said. “But yeah, it’s really an honor.”

Kisto has not made a final decision of what university she will be attending in the fall, but she said the award now allows her to consider more colleges as an option.

“I want a good computer science program,” Kisto said. “I am considering different schools, and this scholarship will definitely, definitely help pay for it.”

Kisto said she appreciates the opportunities NHS has allowed her to help make her community and school a better place and hoped that the same can be true for future members.

“It really is a good opportunity and it’s never a loss to try joining NHS or any other club,” she said. “I hope that people will be encouraged.”

A Deep Dive Into The ‘Women’s Bill Of Rights’

On this episode of The Legislature Today, the “Women’s Bill of Rights,” or House Bill 5243, would put certain definitions of “man” and “woman” into code and determine who can use single-sex spaces like restrooms and locker rooms. Democrats call it an “anti-trans” bill. We talk with lawmakers and stakeholders to get perspective.

On this episode of The Legislature Today, the “Women’s Bill of Rights,” or House Bill 5243, would put certain definitions of “man” and “woman” into code and determine who can use single-sex spaces like restrooms and locker rooms. Democrats call it an “anti-trans” bill. Randy Yohe spoke with the bill’s lead sponsor, Del. Kathie Hess-Crouse, R-Putnam, asking if her bill was fair to all.

Also, a public hearing was held on the “Women’s Bill of Rights,” where 20 speakers spoke in opposition to the bill and seven in support. As the bill advanced through the House, it gained an amendment to remove an exception in criminal code for marital rape. Briana Heaney sat down with Del. Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, and Molly Kennedy, a community outreach director at the American Civil Liberties Union, to discuss the bill. West Virginia Public Broadcasting tried several times to get one of the Republican sponsors of the bill to come on the show and discuss it, but they all declined.

In the House, one resolution and two bills on third reading dealt with helping preserve West Virginia history, increasing help for the coalfields economy and alcohol at community festivals.

In the Senate, the chamber approve seven bills. Six of those head to the House for consideration and one heads to the governor’s desk. The bills dealt with issues on landowner liability, retirement plans and burglary. The bill headed to the governor would streamline West Virginia’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics scholarship programs. The Senate advanced more than 10 other bills.

In committees, the Education committees of both chambers started the week off by advancing bills to improve management of local school districts. Chris Schulz has more.

Finally, it was E-Day at the Capitol, where environmental organizations gathered to speak to lawmakers. Solar power and community air monitoring were the main topics of discussion. Curtis Tate has this story.

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The Legislature Today is West Virginia’s only television/radio simulcast devoted to covering the state’s 60-day regular legislative session.

Watch or listen to new episodes Monday through Friday at 6 p.m. on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

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