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Roanoke Preparatory Academy
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Fall // October 2007
High to Mid 70's during the day, low 40's & 50's at night. Enjoy the autum leaves and crisp fall air.

History of Roanoke Preparatory Academy
We all know the myth about the Roanoke colony, right? Founded in 1585, 22 years before Jamestown, and 37 years before the Pilgrims landed in Massachusetts, the Roanoke colony was developed by Sir Walter Raleigh. This colony was run by Ralph Lane after Sir Richard Grenville was forced to return to Britain for supplies, as the colonists were running low. (Grenville had first transported the colonists to Virginia when they originally came). Grenville's return was delayed, and as a result, when Sir Francis Drake put in at Roanoke after destroying the Spanish colony of St. Augustine, the entire colony returned with Drake to England. Drake left behind about 15 of his own men, who supposedly were never heard of again. This foreshadowed a large mystery of North America, Roanoke's so-called "Lost Colony" consisting of 90 men, 17 women and 9 children, founded in 1587, and discovered to be missing in 1590. When John White returned to the colony, it was deserted, and on one of the palisades (fence-like structure) he found the word "CROATOAN", and the letters "CRO" carved in a nearby tree. Although both the English and the Spanish searched for clues to the colony's disappearance for many years, the mystery has never been solved.
As for the history of the school, no one would build upon the original colony, by which they believed was bad luck. The land stood idle for a couple hundred years, until a man by the name of William Caine decided to buy it in he late 1800's and make an academy of it. It remained strictly a boarding school for boys until the 1950's. The academy was then converted into Roanoke Preparatory Academy, and both boys and girls were admitted. William Caine died shortly before the academy switched into a cross-gender school, and one of his children mysteriously went missing. This boy, only about five years of age, returned to the Academy when he turned twenty, claiming he found people that resembled the earlier colonists, the ones who had disappeared. He said they had gray eyes, a trait only the Natives around the time of the disappearance had. Historians investigated, but found nothing, and the man was sent to a mental institution. His children however, would rather have forgotten what their father said about the neighboring community. However, the mystery of what happened on the turf still lingers. If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the exact tree the letters were carved in, and perhaps uncover a mystery of the unknown.

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Roanoke Preparatory Academy :: Home
Forum NameTopicsPostsLast Post
OUT OF CHARACTER
[ ]OOC (2 sub-boards)
You can talk about virtually anything here, just make sure it follows the OOC rules.
Includes: Staff Talk, Games.
13405on Apr 23, 2008, 3:58am
by cnhcxw
in WOW gold your charac...
[ ]ANNOUNCEMENTS
Activity checks, and updates with the site will be posted here. Be sure to check back frequently.
622on Mar 7, 2008, 1:24am
by scfilr
in All the while he would...
[ ]PLUGGING
Advertise/Affiliate your board here, but be sure to read the rules provided, and follow them as instructed.
159161on Jan 4, 2008, 12:52pm
by Cd Admin
in California Dreams
[ ]ABSENCE
Leaving for a bit? Quitting? Let us know, so that we don't delete your account, and can fill you in on what you missed if you plan on coming back.
2655on Sept 3, 2007, 7:57pm
by Nate LeCroix
in Week or 2
[ ]REQUESTS (3 sub-boards)
Need someone to play a character? Just want to roleplay? Post here with what you'd like, and we'll be glad to attempt to fill your request.
Includes: Canon Characters, Roleplay Request, Character Request.
717on Jul 18, 2007, 6:22am
by Meaghan Sasser
in Canon Characters
[ ]ARCHIVES
Old posts, inactive posts, and such will be moved here. You may PM a staff member to take a thread out, if you plan on using it again. Also, if you're inactive by the time activity checks come around, ALL your posts will be moved here.
27180on Jun 29, 2007, 2:05pm
by Jay Nathan-Cruz
in breakingapart_HER HEAR...
THE BEGINNING
[ ]RULES, INFO, & GUIDELINES
This board contains almost everything you need to know about this RPG, including the rules, history, plot, and more.
33on Jun 1, 2007, 9:27pm
by Rylan Avery
in Plot - MUST READ!
[ ]REGISTER (1 sub-board)
Enter your character into the school's database here. You MUST use the form, and fill it out completely. An admin will accept your application, and you must be accepted before you can post in character. Your application will be moved to the Permanent Files board.
717on Apr 23, 2008, 3:59am
by cnhcxw
in WOW gold your charac...
[ ]PERMANENT RECORDS (4 sub-boards)
This is where all the accepted applications will be moved to. Everything will be logged here, down to your characters grades, times in detention, suspension, and teacher comments.
Includes: All grade level accepted files.
68186on Aug 27, 2007, 11:04pm
by Riley Thomas
in Finley Junior.
[ ]CHARACTER CLAIMS
Sign up for school activities, internet screen names, celebrities, houses, dorms, basically everything here.
957on Aug 17, 2007, 8:03am
by Perla Michelle Williams
in Classes
[ ]INTERACTIONS (1 sub-board)
Form friendships, love, and hate with others here. Come up with some interesting sub-plots, and then begin roleplaying.
Includes: Sub-Plots
61469on Aug 27, 2007, 11:27pm
by Finley Junior.
in Dance It.
INSIDE THE ACADEMY
[ ]CLASSROOMS
Life at school is boring, don't we all know. Everything revolves around your grades, but not all are earned. So, who slept with the teacher to pass the class?
210on Aug 31, 2007, 1:12pm
by Allison Shaddix
in [open] Creative Writing
[ ]ROOM 221
The Detention Room. A room surrounded by nothing but walls and a couple windows, it's slightly dark, but your eyes will adjust. There is a row of 20 desks, by which most are filled. Take your seat.
255on Jul 10, 2007, 1:13pm
by Sawyer Collins
in [three tardies make a ...
[ ]TUTOR CENTER
Need help passing your next test? Higher level students may be assigned to work with you, but it's more spending quality time than actually studying. The center is lined with a bunch of filing cabinets holding study guides and test samples, and round tables with chairs circle around. It's relatively quiet, a nice place to get your work done.
22on Apr 23, 2008, 3:59am
by cnhcxw
in WOW gold your charac...
[ ]ROANOKE PREP LIBRARY
The school library, famed for its towering assortment of books. The place is huge, a great place to just sit and socialize quietly with someone secretive.
423on Aug 15, 2007, 3:46pm
by Meesha Luane Giam
in --->Even Whispers Echo...
[ ]CAFETERIA
It's not quite what your thinking, the food's not nasty, your Daddy's paying for a lot better than the nasty stuff you're fed in public school. Find a table, and prepare for the rumors and gossip.
422on Apr 23, 2008, 3:57am
by cnhcxw
in WOW gold your charac...
[ ]RPA SPORTPLEX
The school's sportplex includes football fields, a running track, cross-country trails, several basketball courts, volleyball courts, and so much more. Many students come to watch practices in their free periods, and hang out in the bleachers after school's out.
744on Apr 23, 2008, 3:59am
by cnhcxw
in WOW gold your charac...
AROUND CAMPUS
[ ]CROATOAN DORMS [co-ed] (12 sub-boards)
Since most of the students that go to school here have their own places just outside campus, they only have co-ed dorms. You may request a same sex roomate, but usually you're allowed to pick your own.
Includes: All dorms
638on Aug 11, 2007, 4:00pm
by Zoe Carlisle.
in {Open} Screw Drivin'
[ ]STUDENT LOUNGE
Complete with TVs, Videogames, a snack/coffee bar, and several pool tables, this is the usual hang out on school nights. Many kids come here between periods to catch up with friends, or grab a cup of coffee.
537on Aug 31, 2007, 12:46pm
by Lissa Faye
in [open]...zZz...
[ ]SCHOOL CAMPUS
The campus is lines with year round blooming flowers, and trees to shade you from the summer sun. Benches are provided all around the grounds, and the grass is perfectly lush to sit around and relax or play a pick up game of football.
445on Aug 3, 2007, 10:21am
by Cory Fletcher
in .Show Me. How You Do T...
WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD
[ ]LOUDOUN LANE (11 sub-boards)
This is the wealthiest neighborhood in the area, surrounded by a golfcourse, and within the gates of the Country Club.
Includes: All houses in Loudoun.
538on Aug 21, 2007, 5:13am
by Faiqa Ditonno
in a[[shock]]to my\s.y.S....
[ ]FAIRFAX PLACE (5 sub-boards)
This is one of the most popular neighborhoods, though not the wealthiest. They are considered to be a higher middle class neighborhood, but most of the people are trying to make their way up into the country club society.
Includes: All houses in Fairfax.
569on Sept 6, 2007, 2:26pm
by Lissa Faye
in Joie&&Rylan//[TheFutur...
[ ]ARLINGTON WAY
This neighborhood is a lot like Fairfax, but a slightly lower class. The houses are still large, as well as the amount of land, but the people are more down-to-earth.
Includes: All houses in Arlington.
12on Jul 29, 2007, 10:03pm
by Zoe Carlisle.
in turn on the bright lig...
THE CITY OF ROANOKE
[ ]VIRGINIA BEACH COUNTRY CLUB (3 sub-boards)
The country club welcomes everyone that attends Roanoke Prep, but you have to have a little respect in society. They hold frequent parties in honor of some of the students, and have the best facilities.
Includes: The pool, The bar, and the ball room.
330on Apr 23, 2008, 3:57am
by cnhcxw
in WOW gold your charac...
[ ]CHESAPEAKE BAY
The docks surround the outer edge of the city, the most spectacular thing about this area, are the strands of lights that make for quite the romantic atmosphere at night.
222on Aug 7, 2007, 5:21pm
by Ryan Sheffield
in Long Time Coming (Cassie)
[ ]SAXON COUNTY MALL (4 sub-boards)
This mall contains most anything you could imagine, from the smallest candy stores to the largest stores where you can find things like dresses for the honorary balls, and well-known apparel stores.
Includes: Cinema 27, Record Stop, Envy, American Eagle.
338on Aug 31, 2007, 1:49pm
by Allison Shaddix
in gotta.dress.to.IMPRESS...
[ ]HUNTLEY PARK
The vast expanse of what you might call the park, the ground is covered in hand crafted brickwork, blooming flowers, and large trees. There's a fairly large pond in the center, and trails that take you around the outskirts of town.
314on Apr 23, 2008, 3:58am
by cnhcxw
in WOW gold your charac...
[ ]VERON BEACH
Come here to tan in the warm Virginia sun, swim in the sea green water, or lounge on the white sand beach. This has to be one of the best places to be alone, or with a friend.
214on Aug 18, 2007, 8:53pm
by Rylan Avery
in open|Running [Away]
[ ]HAMPTON HEIGHTS (3 sub-boards)
Also known as "the Hamptons", or "the Heights", this is the major place for nightlife in Roanoke.
Includes: Studio 59, Alure, October Moon.
420on Sept 6, 2007, 2:40pm
by Lissa Faye
in [open]xwe'rejustxDanci...
[ ]FOUR CORNERS (3 sub-boards)
Four corners is where all the high class resturaunts are, perfect for a date.
Includes: De Crillon, Fazoli Milan, Deloitte Inn.
22on Apr 23, 2008, 3:58am
by cnhcxw
in WOW gold your charac...
[ ]THIRTY-SECOND STREET (4 sub-boards)
Thirty second street is a more down-to-earth type of area. Here you'll find your usual choice of chain restaurants, plus some local eateries.
Includes: Starbucks, Tony's, Kurver Creme, Cafe Du Soleil.
757on Apr 23, 2008, 3:58am
by cnhcxw
in WOW gold your charac...
[ ]OWENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
This hospital was named in the memory of James Owens, who died in war action. Come here if you're seriously injured, or come visit someone close to you.
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[ ]ROANOKE UNIVERSITY
Once your character has graduated from the academy, this is where they'll be going. Parties are held here, and maybe you'll get lucky enough to be invited.
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[ ]ELSEWHERE (1 sub-board)
Use your imagination, and be wherever you want to be that might realistically be in a place like Virginia/Roanoke. For example, a Tattoo parlor, jail, you know, anything.
Includes: Road Trip.
233on Aug 13, 2007, 5:20pm
by Jay Nathan-Cruz
in Again? The Cruz weddin...
COMMUNICATION
[ ]AIM
Chat with your friends on this program, or send out an open message to anyone around to post back.
35839on Sept 3, 2007, 7:56pm
by Nate LeCroix
in open|ChitxChat
[ ]MOBILE DEVICE
This includes text messaging, voicemail, regular phone coversations, and whatever else.
23167on Aug 14, 2007, 3:32pm
by Joie Harrison
in Mike's Cell
[ ]BLOG
Come and write in your internet blog, let people know what's going on in your life, if you're too busy to tell them.
921on Jul 31, 2007, 6:53pm
by Joie Harrison
in .:[J.O.I.E.S.]:. .:{B....
[ ]E-MAIL
Come and e-mail someone here, it's a great way of mass inviting people to your parties, and such.
33on Jun 19, 2007, 12:49am
by Lissa Faye
in )(Lissa'sInbox)(
[ ]PHOTO ALBUMS
Come share your pictures with the world, well, not really. Everyone can come and respond, maybe make fun of you in a friendly way.
26105on Jul 24, 2007, 12:12am
by Zoe Carlisle.
in ;; Zoe's Photos.


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