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 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0