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yond the stage of functioning literate. ”
Mr. Bird went on to paraphrase Dr. Gangel’s speech, adding with each student drop-out the county pays the price, saying the price “is cumulative.”
He said Dr. Gangel explained that “by the third grade, a potential drop-out can be spotted by tardiness, absence and attitude. Early intervention is important.”
Dr. Gangel reported that with “reading on a one-toone basis, 70 percent of the students will remain on grade level.”
Gangel concluded his speech with satistics on Rappahannock County High School drop-out rates, saying most occur between 17 and 18 years of age.
In 1988-89, Rappahannock County High School saw 18 drop-outs, or 4.1 percent of the student body. Using new techniques and working with drop-out prevention coordinator Susan Fox, the figure fell to 1.4% of the same body or six drop-outs in the 1989-90 year.
“They are working for a zero percent,” Mr. Bird said, adding that by working with the schools the group becomes acquainted with parents who may not be able to read, or who may have problems reading.
“We’re here to help the adults,” Mr. Bird said.
The nine member board includes Ethel Bailey, Lee Bird, Doris Fowler, Susan Fox, John Hartline, Marion Simpson, Grace Sims, Betty Webb and Libby Whetzel. For information about the group or for assistance, contact any of those listed above.
The literacy volunteers hold weekly tutoring sessions at the Rappahannock County Library each Monday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All residents are welcome and invited to attend. There is no charge for any of the serv-, ices prcnnded by the Literacy Volunteers of America — . Rappahannock.
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