Forest Park Academy reaches milestone Gene Marrano May 31, 2017 1 minute read Nine years after being introduced, Roanoke City’s public school program for overage students will recognize its 1000th graduate tonight. More on the Forest Park Academy from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Quadreplegic refuses to accept “can’t” and hikes parts of Appalachian TrailNext: Gubernatorial candidate says opponent complicit in trafficking illegal aliens Related Stories Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Ella Langley to perform at the Salem Civic Center in June Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Roanoke revises trash schedule, urges sidewalk clearing after storm Ian Price February 2, 2026 0