WV Knights and Ladies of the Golden Horseshoe recognized
in Charleston with Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin presiding
Calhoun's 8th grade students Logan Carpenter and Karlie Whited were recognized as the 2016 Golden Horseshoe winners from Calhoun County
Calhoun Middle/High School is proud to announce Logan Carpenter and Karlie Whited as the winners of the 2016 West Virginia Golden Horseshoe.
The Golden Horseshoe is known as a symbol of scholastic achievement to honor students who excel in the study of West Virginia. Part of a student's eighth grade studies include taking a comprehensive West Virginia curriculum. The curriculum engages the students in the intense study of history, geography, economy and government of the Mountain State.
The primary goal of the program is to promote pride in our state, develop intellectual and participatory skills as well as foster attitudes that are necessary for students to participate as effective, involved, and responsible citizens.
This prestigious program takes its name from the golden horseshoes given to the early explorers of West Virginia. In 1716, the Governor of the Virginia colony, Alexander Spotswood, saw the need for exploration of the land west of the Allegheny Mountains, most of which is now West Virginia.
Governor Spotswood presented each member of his party with a small golden horseshoe to commemorate the bravery of those who crossed the mountains into Western Virginia, beginning the Golden Horseshoe tradition.
Logan Carpenter is the son of Chris Carpenter of Orma, and Karlie Whited is the daughter of Steve and Jan Whited of Grantsville.
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