Roanoke City Schools holds annual Convocation Gene Marrano August 12, 2014 1 min read Roanoke City Schools held its annual Convocation yesterday at the Civic Center – a pep rally of sorts for educators before the new school year starts next week. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: Board of Supervisors will hear from proponents of broadbandNext: Juror replaced in former Virginia governor’s trial Related Stories 1 min read 40th District delegate candidate says it’s time for “Virginia to win” Web Staff October 31, 2025 1 min read Maynard Keller steps up to challenge long term incumbent Rasoul for Delegate Gene Marrano October 30, 2025 2 min read Why is Liz Kitley back at Virginia Tech? Coach Duffy clarifies WNBA star’s new role Ian Price October 30, 2025