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 The changing landscape of college football Denise Membreno August 22, 2025 1 min read Roanoke parking debate continues as city prepares for study Web Staff August 22, 2025 1 min read Joe Cobb delivers first State of the City address as Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano August 21, 2025