Forest Park Academy reaches milestone Gene Marrano May 31, 2017 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Quadreplegic refuses to accept “can’t” and hikes parts of Appalachian TrailNext: Gubernatorial candidate says opponent complicit in trafficking illegal aliens Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025