Tolsia Has New Mining Class, Partnership With Friends of Coal

Tolsia High school has introduced a new and interesting Mininng Technology class, which  is a beginners class for aspirng miners. It allows students to get ready for the real mining world once they graduate from high school.   "It means a whole lot to the school, and should be excting for anyone who wants to join the program," Coach Smith, the instructor, said. Smith says that the program will continue on past this year. All are welcome to join the class and soon work their way to becoming a future miner.    On Friday, November 4th, representatives of the Friends of Coal advocacy group visited Tolsia High school to announce an alliance under the Partners in education. Among the delegates to speak was former Marshall head football coach Bobby Pruett.  According to the Partners in Education website, the program is "a non-profit organization consisting of local Business and Education Partners focused on ensuring that all students leave school with the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century workplace." Principal Matt Stanley said that this partnership will mean great things for Tolsia's future. -Jordan Prince