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 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025