PANORAMA
THE SUMTER ITEM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2017
WEDDING
ENGAGEMENT
Dormon-Townes
Newman-Kruger
DAHLONEGA, Georgia — Caitlin O'Brien Dormon and Patrick John Townes, both of Charleston, were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, at Frogtown Cellars. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Suzanne Dormon and the late John A. Dormon, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ross L. O'Brien and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ben S. Dormon, all of Anniston, Alabama. She graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor of science degree in history. She is employed as a paralegal with Womble Carlyle Sandridge and Rice LLP in Charleston. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mark Townes of Sumter, and the grandson of Mrs. Chiquitta Boyles, the late Mary V. Boyles and the late John L. Boyles Jr., all of Kingsport, Tennessee, Mrs. Elsie Beasley and the late Thomas L. Beasley of Lebanon, Tennessee, and the late Arthur R. Townes of Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Presbyterian College with a bachelor of science in business management and
from Charleston School of Law with a juris doctor degree. He is an associate attorney with McCants Law Firm in Mount Pleasant. The Rev. John Hage of Brownson Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines, North Carolina, officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Michelle Cochcroft, vocalist; and Adam Poulin, violinist. Escorted by her brother, the bride wore her twin sister's ballgown featuring an empire waistline, a sweetheart neckline and a Guipure lace overlay. She carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas, blush roses, burgundy peonies, hypericum berries and seasonal greenery. Anna Dormon Mundy, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Lara Elizabeth Gomez, cousin of the bride, and Julie Catherine Townes and Whitney Elizabeth Townes, sisters of the bridegroom. Elizabeth Willow Dormon, niece of the bride, served as flower girl. The bridegroom's father served as best man. Groomsmen were John Ernest Mundy
EDUCATION NEWS Sumter Christian School SENIOR SPOTLIGHT The January Sumter Christian School senior spotlight is on Donzell Metz. A quiet leader, Donzell has enhanced the student body with his kindness, humor and talents throughout. As captain of the basketball team, he enjoys spending his free time playing basketball and working out to hone his skills. He also has a strong desire to help, motivate and positively change lives as much as he can. His favorite Bible verses are Philippians 4:13 and Proverbs 24:10, which speak of finding strength in Christ. He says that the best thing about SCS is the environment, and his teachers say that he adds to the school’s environment with his respectful attitude. He considers his parents to be his mentors saying, “My parents taught me to never give up no matter what, to be the best I can be, to face adversity, and never settle to be average but to strive for greatness and bring hope and motivation for others.” — Miriam Marritt
MRS. PATRICK TOWNES
IV, brother-in-law of the bride, and Jonathan Michael Mauney and Jordan McClain Mauney, cousins of the bridegroom. John Ernest Mundy V, nephew of the bride, served as ring bearer. Maggie Howell served as the reader. The bride's mother held the reception at Frogtown Cellars. The bridegroom's parents held the rehearsal party and morning-after brunch at Frogtown Cellars. Following a wedding trip to New York City, the couple resides in Charleston.
day clinic at Patriot Hall and performed in concert that evening. Nominated by their band directors, students were selected for outstanding musicianship, discipline and dedication. Emily Wilkinson, a former assistant band director at Bates Middle School, served as the guest clinician. She is the band director at Fort Johnson Middle School in Charleston and associate director of bands at Cario Middle School in Mount Pleasant. She is a co-author of “Habits of a Successful Middle School Band Director.” Sumter School District middle school band directors are Brandon Wells, Alice Drive; Sean Hackett and Alex Beaton, Bates; Evan Thompson, Chestnut Oaks; Janelle Saulsgiver, Furman; Annette Torres, Ebenezer and Hillcrest; and Thomas Langford, Mayewood.
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED Sumter School District Board of Directors will have a workshop meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. at the district office. There is no public participation at workshop meetings, but the public may attend. — Mary B. Sheridan
Sumter School District
University of South Carolina Sumter
EDUCATORS RENEW CERTIFICATION
SEMINAR SERIES
Eight Sumter School District educators met National Board Certification renewal requirements. Each of these teachers was already National Board certified, and the renewal means the educators have completed the requirements for certification for another 10 years. Teachers who successfully completed the requirements for recertification were Virginia Mota, English for Speakers of Other Languages teacher; Gwen Diaz from F.J. DeLaine Elementary School; Tammie Morris from Kingsbury Elementary School; Michelle McBride from R.E. Davis Elementary School; Cynthia Smiley from Shaw Heights Elementary School; and Amanda Lane, Susan Mixon and Denise Robinson from Willow Drive Elementary School.
BOARD MEMBERS RECOGNIZED The South Carolina School Board Association's Boardmanship Institute was established in 1982 and offers a yearround training curriculum for board members across the state. The program focuses on leadership skills for board members on state and national education issues. New board orientation is the only state-mandated training. The additional training is voluntary, and the district appreciates the board members' willingness to participate. Board members earn points for participating in statewide conferences and on-site training in their district and may earn up to Level 6 in the institute. The levels of recognition are based on points accrued annually. Dr. Barbara Jackson earned the Level 4 Boardmanship Institute pin and certificate. Linda Alston and Lucille McQuilla earned Level 3, and Chief Master Sgt. Cheryl Moye earned Level 1. Board members were recognized at the Jan. 9 board meeting. Chairman of the board, the Rev. Daryl McGhaney, and Superintendent J. Frank Baker presented the awards. Karen Michalik, vice chairwoman of the board, was recognized for 15 years as a school board member.
MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND Sixty-four outstanding seventh- and eighth-grade band students were selected from the seven district middle schools to participate in the 2017 Sumter School District Middle School Honors Band. Students participated in an all-
The next USC Sumter Seminar Series will take place Jan. 27 at noon in the Schwartz Building Room 127 and will feature a presentation by associate professor of English Dr. Ray McManus titled “Look at Those Cavemen Go: Exploring 21st Century Masculinities Through Poetry.” McManus will explore the complicated facets of 21st century Southern masculinity through original poetry from his new book “Whatever the Opposite of Extinction Is.” The series is a monthly event led by USC Sumter and guest faculty who are experts in their respective fields. Come hear what will be a lively presentation and discussion on the evolution (and often the de-evolution) of men. This presentation is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. — Misty Hatfield
Clarendon School District 1 SUMMERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Vera “Ms. Sissy” McAllister is the employee of the month for SECC. Report cards were issued on Thursday. Students should have two copies. Parents/guardians are asked to return one signed copy to the teacher. The 100th Day Celebration will be on Thursday. The theme will be “Hip Hip Hooray for the 100th day!” Please have your child dress as an elderly “old” woman or man. The PTO/SIC meeting will be Thursday at 6 p.m. SECC. The schoolwide field trip to Barnum & Bailey Circus will be Friday. Children must arrive at school by 7:30 a.m. and must wear the school Tshirt. SECC Awards Day program has been rescheduled for Feb. 3. The kindergarten program will start at 12:30 p.m., and the first- and second-grade program will start at 1:30 p.m.
ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Paul Elementary School art students are participating in a visual art contest titled "In His Footsteps. The Dream Today." The contest is centered on building upon Dr. Martin Luther King’s passion and leadership. — Beverly Spry
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Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Newman announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffani Marie Newman, to Mr. John Michael Kruger, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Anthony Kruger, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Mood Newman of Sumter, Mr. James Wayne Allsbrooks of Sumter, and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Price Buschlen of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. She graduated from Laurence Manning MISS NEWMAN, KRUGER Academy and the University of South Carolina Upstate with a bachelor of arts in early childhood education. She is employed by Sumter School District as a kindergarten teacher at Millwood Elementary School. The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of Mrs. Linda Diane Kirby and the late Mr. Joseph Thomas Kirby of Sumter, Mrs. Lois McIntosh of Pinewood, and the late Mr. John William Kruger of Sumter. He graduated from Lakewood High School. He is employed as a firefighter with the City of Sumter Fire Department, Thompson Industrial and Kruger's Lawn Service. The wedding is planned for April 8, 2017, at LinRan Farm in Sumter.
Laurence Manning Academy 2016-17 FIRST SEMESTER HEADMASTER’S LIST Second Grade Terri Floyd — Gracin Henderson, Nathan Hyde, Purav Patel, Shely Patel, Robbie Robertson, Hunter Stanfield, Jon Woodward and Claire Wright. Anna Lynn Gamble — Finley Anne Coffey, Adelaide Eaddy, Pierson Gamble, Camdyn Geddings, Lucy McCarron, Dana Moberg, Heyward Moore, Cooper Newman, Olivia Newman, Grainger Powell, Ben Sanders, Kaddin Spigner, Abigail Tanner and Mary Madilyn Way. Kristen Rembert — Phen Field, Aidan Floyd, Eli Gamble, Joey Hatchell, Chelsea Millix and Colby Ridgeway. Third grade Kelly Brown — Maggie Epperson, Anne Wilder Hartzog, Ashley Rae Hodge, Mason Hodge, Maddie McCarron, William Phillips, Lyza Prickelmyer, Caroline Prothro and Alyssa Walton. Meagan Glass — Logan Durham, Hayden Mitchiner, Jiya Patel, Matthew Ragan and JJ Ward. Courtney Johnson — Whitley Boykin, Madelyn Coker, Ryleigh Maynard, Kib Newman, Hunter Ridgeway and Lily Wellborn. Fourth grade Jackie Barwick — Lainey Baggette, Anna Kate Beane, Dakota Brailsford, Anna Lewis Burke, Beau Carraway, Rory Carter, Rivers Ann Gardner, Laini Kosinski, Lila Kate Mathis, Campbell McInnis, Layton Morris and Seth Witherspoon. Erica Eaddy — Blake Arias, Emma Barwick, Mary Catherine Buyck, Maddie Clark, Olivia Danback, Haleigh Geddings and Cole Hawthorne. Rebekah Fraser — Kaylee Avins, Daniel Geddings, Kinsey Hatchell, Jacob Heil and Bryce Pack. Fifth grade Kelley Brunson — Abi Fraser, Hugh Jones and Cadin Ragan. Katherine Jans — Carlyn Hill. Penny Windham — Cam Barrineau, Katie Clark, Savannah Feagin, Ian Harris and Brya Jackson. Sixth grade Kim Jolly — Cadence Coker, Grace Ford, Hannah Nave, Graylyn Newman, Kinsley Newman, Campbell Proctor and Brandt Reynolds. Robin Page — Jordan Baker, Karley Brown, Porter Davis, Anna Kate DuBose, Eva Eaddy, Ethan Lee, Nathan Phan and Ansley Welch. Michelle Sharpe — Savannah Coursey, Henry DuRant, Jayden Hunt, Chandler Newman, Madison Phillips, Parker Tisdale, Ariyelle Wells and Joe Wilson. Seventh grade Mary Elizabeth Davis — Jackson Clemmons, Emma Danback, Camryn Dunlap, Emily Fishburne, Mary Louise Kinlaw, Lola Grace Livingston, Dhanya Patel, Brooklin Thompson and Elisha Wilson. Michelle Evans — Gray Barrineau, Grace Jones, Clayton Lee, Reese McInnis, Carleigh Moore, Emily Mueller, Aarsh Patel and Ward Watford. Hans Swygert — Kassi Beard, Vivian Bryant, Davis Campbell, Hayden Griffin and Tirth Patel. Eighth grade Johnson Jolly, Britton Morris, Brooke Reed and Michelle Ren. Ninth grade William Barrineau, Rollin Barwick, Jadyn Bell, Kinsey Bjork, Breanna Boykin, William Elmore, Alyssa Gottheiner, C.J. Griffith, Kaitlyn Jordan, Chase Lee, Lindsey Lew, Jami Newman, Eaddy Osteen, Carrie Rickenbaker, Shawn Schuessler, Freddy Segura, Jaden Stanley, John Terry, Hunter Thompson and Darby Watford.
10th grade Logan Cruse, Kaylee Mixon and Sarah Faye Turner. 11th grade Ann Bethea Barwick, Lauren Bodiford, Emilee Byrd, Abbie Patrick, Hunter Ren, Peyton Reynolds, Dalton Shirley and Shaw Stephens. 12th grade Jenna Avins, Madison Barkley, Laura Drose, Kelsey DuRant, Morgan Frye, Lauren Gardner, Hannah Graham, Jaymi Hipp, Shea Iler, Victoria McLeod, Shiv Patel, Amy Reynolds, Rebekah Robinson, Ashton Rogers, Savannah Turner, Kelsey Williamson and Tiffany Yow. — Kim Jolly
CAMPUS CORNER MARYVILLE COLLEGE MARYVILLE, Tennessee — Horace Scott of Sumter was named to the dean's list for the fall 2016 semester at Maryville College. Qualifications for the dean's list include a grade point average of at least 3.6 in all work undertaken with no grade below a "C." Only full-time students are considered for the list.
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CLEMSON — Area students received degrees Dec. 15 from Clemson University. They are: • Bishopville — William Roy Caughman, bachelor of science in agricultural mechanization and business; Jasmine Nicole Perkins, bachelor of arts in psychology • Gable — William Robert Mcnair, bachelor of science in agricultural mechanization and business • Lynchburg — Mary Suzanne Green, cum laude with a bachelor of science in nursing; Alexus Carolyn Watford of Lynchburg, bachelor of science in wildlife and fisheries biology • Pinewood — Kelsey Ann Carlisle, bachelor of arts in biological sciences; Chelsea Danielle Coullette, bachelor of arts in computer science • Rembert — Alyssa Jean Buschman, bachelor of science in animal and veterinary sciences • Summerton — Rachel Marie Carlton, bachelor of science in biological sciences; Hunter Christian Hodges, bachelor of science in forest resource management • Sumter — William D. Bradham, bachelor of arts in history; Chase Jordan Cross, bachelor of science in wildlife and fisheries biology; Mary Grace Dallery, bachelor of science in management; Savannah C. Matthews of Sumter, bachelor of arts in communication; Mark Allen Miller Jr., bachelor of science in animal and veterinary sciences; Austin Rutledge Pollard, bachelor of science in agricultural mechanization and business; Allison Miller Wharton, summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in nursing; and Kayla Elizabeth Wilson, doctorate in bioengineering
TROY UNIVERSITY TROY, Alabama — Maia Grams of Summerton has been named to the provost’s list at Troy University for fall semester/term 2 of the 2016-17 academic year. The list honors students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65.
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY GREENVILLE — Andrew Hoffmann, a senior accounting major of Sumter, was among approximately 900 Bob Jones University students named to the fall 2016 dean’s list. The list recognizes students who earn a 3-3.74 grade point average during the semester.