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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2016
EDUCATION NEWS
iah Bright; • Fourth grade — Piper Hitch and Brynna Nedderman; and • Fifth grade — Ella Bell and Jake Marshall.
MATH MEET
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SCISA held the Middle School Math Meet at Sumter County Civic Center on Oct. 27. Thomas Sumter Academy entered two teams in the meet and was represented by Ethan Lisenby, Lizzie Silvester, Sydney Kindsvater, Sammy Kessinger and Jacob Crowe on Team One. Preston Houser, Logan Oxendine, Clara Burnette, Lindsay Daniel and Logan Scruggs were members of Team Two. Team One came in ninth place out of 29 teams. The top scorer for Team One was Ethan Lisenby and for Team Two was Preston Houser. — BJ Reed
Central Carolina Technical College President Tim Hardee was recently honored with a Certificate of Appreciation by Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce President Chris Hardy.
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Central Carolina Technical College
SUMMERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST
The following awards were given for the first nine-week period: First grade Principal’s Honor Roll — Fra’Jon Bennett, Jahari Junious, Acacia Lawson, De’Maurion McFadden, Naomi Nelson, Alicia Pompey, Zachaheus Pearson, Tegan Raymond, Amani Reed, Camani Scott, Tamaria Scott and Jaleel Williams A/B Honor Roll — Regi’Niyah Burgess, Mylaisha Gibson, Ryan Haynesworth, Tyree Gaters, Termarionna Hilton, Giovanni Jackson, Taraji Lawson, Darnell Livingston, Kayce McCray, MiKayla Moody, Ari Rendell, Kendal Ragin, Dravion Sampson, Nicholas Westley, Isabella Williams and Kimora Wilson B Honor Roll — Tiyonne Bannister, Taliyah Isaac, Ryan Haynesworth, Tyree Gaters, Giovanni Jackson and Taraji Lawson Perfect Attendance — Giuliana Baragona, Fra’Jon Bennett, Regi’Niyah Burgess, Tyree Gaters, Giovanni Jackson, Nicholas CoardGreen, Ty’Layah Jacobs, Acacia Lawson, Taraji Lawson, De’Maurion McFadden, Zachaheus Pearson, Kaden Ragin, Amani Reed, Camani Scott, Tamaria Scott, Gabrielle Simmons, Yasmeen Simmons, Ka’Zon Taylor, Jaleel Williams and Ry’Quan York Citizenship — Ty’Layah Jacobs, Tamaria Scott, Alicia Pompey and Nicholas Westley Second grade Principal’s Honor Roll — Kaelyn Briggs, Daliyah Black, Davon Bowman, Jaden Dixon, Aria Gibson, Majestic Hatcher, Keith James, Jalahn Pearson, Jamari Pleasant and Nylah Washington A/B Honor Roll — Jada Bowman, Nyren Bowman, Marquise Coard, Khloe Gipson, Mariah Holliday, Quinton Jackson, Farrah James, Kaleis Lang-McFadden, Tynisa McPhatter, Tyleek Pusher and Jamariah Taylor Perfect Attendance — Zyhrietta Abraham, Davon Bowman, Jada Bowman, Malia Burgess, Rayaunna Carter, Caleah Dash, Aria Gibson, Majestic Hatcher, Quintin Jackson, Farrah James, Keith James, Lauryn McFadden, Tynisa McPhatter, Chris Patel, Jalahn Pearson, Jamari Pleasant, Zoe Pugh, Tyleek Pusher, Ty’Jhawon Smalls, Sakia Smith, Anaijah Spann, Tayler Sweat, Jamariah Taylor and Nylah Washington Citizenship — Daliyah Black, Kaelyn Briggs, DaShawn Brown, Jalahn Pearson, Danny Ragin and Adearah Webb
The annual Legislative Breakfast sponsored by Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce was hosted at Central Carolina’s Health Sciences Center on Oct. 25. Local senators and representatives answered questions and spoke on Sumter issues. CCTC appreciates the dedication of the Legislative Delegation and is honored to host this meeting of delegates and community.
SIGNING DAY Central Carolina Scholars will hold its second-annual Signing Day at the main campus of CCTC at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. Faculty and staff will be available to help guide incoming students through financial aid, registration, student life activities and other opportunities. There will be a signing ceremony for each student and his or her family, which includes a Central Carolina Scholars baseball cap, pen and contract.
QUALIFY? Want to know if you qualify for Central Carolina Scholars tuition-free college? Visit cctech.edu/blogs/scholars to find out more. — Becky Rickenbaker
Thomas Sumter Academy LOWER SCHOOL LIBRARY On Tuesday, kindergarten through fifth-grade students enjoyed a visit from author and illustrator Jonathan Miller. The students enjoyed hearing each of his four books in his Adventures of Sammy the Wonder Dachshund series: “Sammy’s Last Week in Charleston,” “Sammy on Safari,” “Sammy in Space” and “A History of Wonder Dachshunds.” He shared his original artwork and discussed the writing process. Miller has been featured on ETV, appeared in Vineyard Vines Summer Catalog, and his book was read on Lifetime’s hit series “Army Wives.” The Lower School Library wrapped up a successful Scholastic Book Fair, raising $2,300 to purchase new books for the library.
GRANDPARENTS DAY On Oct. 25, preschool and Lower School students welcomed many grandparents and grandfriends to the Hill. Guests were treated to a musical performance by the students followed by activities and classroom visitations. Activities included interviews, scavenger hunts and spending time reading together. Students made gifts for their guests to take home with them.
1ST QUARTER RECOGNITION RALLY FOR LOWER SCHOOL (GRADES 1-5): The Citizenship Award recognizes students who have exhibited good citizenship throughout the quarter such as kindness, helpfulness, respectfulness and being polite. These students are: • First grade — Landon West and Shawn Lasica; • Second grade — Aidan Butcher and Paisley Hill; • Third grade — Brayden Finan and Brylee Watkins; • Fourth grade — Luke Wyrick and Sylvia Burrows; and • Fifth grade — William Wright and Jake Marshall. The P.E. Award recognizes students who showed good listening skills, good effort and good behavior during physical education class. These students are: • First grade — Ashlynn Singleton and Shawn Lasica; • Second grade — Maddie Rich and Jack McGary; • Third grade — Will Morris and Mia Brockington; • Fourth grade — Wilson Britton and Molleigh Ross; and • Fifth grade — LaRaya Suazo and Austin Foddrill. The Accelerated Reader Award recognizes students who have accumulated the highest points throughout the first quarter. They are: • First grade — Sadie Long and Abby Hodge; • Second grade — Boone Hitch, Amy Spivey and Lillian Chmiel; • Third grade — Anna Bell and Isa-
ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The following awards were given for the first nine-week period: Third grade Principal’s Honor Roll — Ziaier Bryant, Jamauri Calloway, Saniya House, JoQuell Jackson, Tamyra Keels, Koinyah Lawson, Peyton McCray, Leland Mitchum, Sariya Nelson, Victoria Oliver, Ricardo Perez-Gomez, Ka’’Layah Ragin, Tavashia Scott, Nyla Smith, JaNiya Smith, Angel Taylor-Stinney, Kaylee Tripp, Shania Weathers and Tyquan Williams A-B Honor Roll — Jennifer Asijtuj-Osorio, Nylah Bradford, Emani Caldwell, Tami Callender, Eric Dingle, Premair Fox, Abriana Georgia, JaBari Lyles, Jamarion Oliver, Sage Pusher, Zhaunte Singleton, Zion Starks, Ar’Marion Washington and NyAsia Williams Fourth grade Principal’s Honor Roll — Kelis James, Charlesia Junious, Ariyannah Junius and Maria Russell A-B Honor Roll — Latyana Bowman, Robierre Brown, Janiah Gibson, Danasiah Green, Trinity Harris, Jayden Johnson, Javier Lawson, Harsh Patel, Natasha Perry, Katrease Pringle, Cornelius Washington, Miracle Williams and Joseph Wright Fifth grade A-B Honor Roll — Yaquelin AsijtujOsorio, Zaniyah Bryant, Nathaniel Davis, Jamira Hickson, Karnesha Jefferson, Timothy Keels, Gage Kingery, Alexis Moorer, Madison Oliver, Ja’Saiya Sexton and Tylik Tevis Sixth grade Principal’s Honor Roll — Rosandra Bennett and Shidrea Bradshaw A-B Honor Roll — Jamyra Briggs-Nel-
son, Shannell Brooks, Troy Busby, John Celocia, Dayara Dingle, Jasmyn Hickson, Capri Ladson, Sariah Majette, Evonta Simmons and Jatavia Watson Perfect Attendance — Travontae Adams, Rosandra Bennett, Dresean Blanding, Latyana Bowman, Shidrea Bradshaw, Jamyra Briggs-Nelson, Shanell Brooks, Keymonty Brown, Troy Busby, Key’Nyreia Butler, Raquan Carter, Mya Dairyko, Malachi Evans, Raymond Felder, Isaiah Fulton, Janiah Gibson, Randy Gibson, Trinity Harris, Kelis James, Jayden Johnson, Tyler Kind, Antanique Lang, Javier Lawson, Nigel Lawson, Jerome Lyles, Kanye McFadden, LeBron McFadden, Tyanna McPhatter, India Moorer, NyGeria Nelson, Victoria Oliver, Harsh Patel, Natasha Perry, T’niyah Perry, Keysean Prince, Matthew Richburg, Christopher Russell, Evonta Simmons, Rondell Singleton, Zaniyah Taylor, Cornelius Washington, DeSane Washington, Jatavia Watson and Miracle Williams Citizenship — Jennifer Asijtuj-Osorio, Jada Bowman, Isaac Boyde, Zaniyah Bryant, Troy Busby, Abraham Celocia, Brittney Dingle, LaMaria Dingle, Malachi Evans, Najazah Fitts, Jasmyn Hickson, Saniya House, Jaynayisha Jefferson, Ariyannah Junius, Sae’breyian Keaton, Gage Kingery, Javier Lawson, Ja’Bari Lyles, Peyton McCray, Ricardo Perez-Gomez, Sa’Riyah Nelson, Ka’Layah Ragin and Shyiann Weathers
SCOTT’S BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL The following awards were given for the first nine-week period: Seventh grade A/B Principal Honor Holl — Brikell Livingston, Shanna Middleton, TySheen Oliver, Terrance Pusher and Zakee Rendell Eighth grade A/B Principal Honor Holl — Bre Aunna Bozier, Ja’Niya Carter, Rashon Green, Julius Ragin, Sherma’nte’ Singleton and Nequarius Wilder
SCOTT’S BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL The following awards were given for the first nine-week period: Ninth grade Principal’s List — Tayonna Brailsford, Shateeka Brunson, Teja Madison and Shakerra Phillips A/B Honor Holl — Aliyah ButlerBrown, Shakeriah Dow, Richia Grant, Tela Hilliard and Na’Shawn Starling 10th grade Principal’s List — Amonte Brown, Jordan Caldwell, Analya Jackson, Destiny Junious, Faith Lawson, Tonia Lawson and Nyreasia Lesesne A/B Honor Holl — Xavier Bennett, Alyssa Brailsford, Deondre Brunson, Letia Davis, Dae’Zhon Dingle, Ronyaih Frierson, Adriannah Johnson, Kadryian Johnson, NyQuan Lee, Mikera Lingston, Sarah Middleton, Christaine Oliver, Gabriel Oliver, Britney Sierra, Justin Smith, Schuyler Turner, David Way, Nyah Wright and Mary Wimberly 11th grade Principal’s List — Zhailin Johnson, Robert Matterson, Mercedes Oliver, Keion Stukes and Kianna Stukes A/B Honor Holl — Kierra Bowman, Devin Brown, Jamal Carter, Diamond Gaymon, Shaniya Holliday, Trayon Johnson, Alisha McConico, Rahteek Reid, Faybian Session, Jimek Weeks and Vaquan Wilder 12th grade Principal’s List — Jamesha Bannister, Shanyah Bowman, Montrell Brinson, Andre Brown, Adrianna Dingle, Queen-Nubian Ford, Sky Harvin, Skylar Harvin, Tiara James, Necholas Mitchel and Symerah Scott A/B Honor Roll — Malique Coard, Shae’kayllia Darnley, Marquis House, Jaquan Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Brisha’ Miller, Dy Asia Taylor, Tymir Tindal and Jada Wells Perfect Attendance — TyDarian Deonte Chandler, Marquel Malachi Coard, Teandrea Blessed Gibson, Brikell As’Shyla Livingston and Zakee Sincere Rendell — Beverly Spry
Sumter School District
THE SUMTER ITEM the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce and Sumter’s public and private schools. By establishing and maintaining creative, quality partnerships to support Sumter’s schools, the Sumter community is making a positive difference for its children. Individuals, businesses and groups are all instrumental in the success of our partnership efforts. Partner activities may include financial contributions, in-kind donations and services, sponsorship of events and awards, attendance and academic incentives, internships, volunteering and mentoring. In turn, schools offer the partners what they can in order to make the partnership beneficial for both partners.
DISTRICT EMPLOYEE EARNS CERTIFICATION Lillarweise Seymore, Sumter School District administrative assistant to Director of Career and Technology Education Rita Beard and Literacy Director Dr. Cynthia Graham, completed the requirements for the Professional Standards Program Master Degree, Option II certificate. The certificate is the eighth level of a nine level program based on the completion of prescribed requirements in education, experience and professional activities. Seymore also completed the requirements for the Certified Educational Office Employee. She may use the letters CEOE following her name or signature. The National Association of Educational Office Professionals is a professional organization which provides opportunities through its Professional Standards Program for members to enhance their professional competencies through academic programs, conferences and institutes. This program is the only national certification program for educational office professionals.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK Sumter School District will be closed on Tuesday for Election Day. Many of the schools are used for voting, and this also gives the employees and voting-aged students an opportunity to cast their ballots. On Friday, the district office and all the schools will be closed for the Veterans Day holiday. — Mary B. Sheridan
USC Sumter SEMINAR SERIES CONTINUES WITH ‘THIS IS OUR TOWN’ USC Sumter’s Seminar Series continues Friday, Nov. 18, at noon in Room 127 of the Schwartz Building. Assistant professor of political science Dr. Damien K. Picariello will discuss the politics of the movie “High Noon” and another western film, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” in light of questions drawn from the history of political thought. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation. This event is free and open to the community. — Misty Hatfield
Lee County School District BISHOPVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, faculty and staff at Bishopville Primary School wore pink. Pink ribbons were given to all faculty and staff as well. BPS will begin fundraising efforts for Relay for Life soon and encourages everyone to participate. Fifth-grade students represented Bishopville Primary School in the Lee Central High School Homecoming Parade on Oct. 22. BPS Teacher of the Year, Sheliaka Davis, rode in the parade while faculty, staff and students marched behind her in support. Red Ribbon Week began on Oct. 24. Activities promoting drug awareness and healthy life choices were planned for each day of the week. Activities included “tie day” to remind students to “tie up drugs,” crazy hair day, crazy sock day and ’70s and ’80s day.
SCHOOL GAINS PARTNER
WEST LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
First Baptist Missionary Church announced its partnership with Crosswell Drive Elementary School at a Partners in Education celebration weekend. On Saturday, a community-wide celebration was held at Crosswell Park. The event featured fun, games, light refreshments and brief remarks. The goal was for the school and the church to introduce themselves to each other in order to build a long and trusting relationship. Twenty church members have already signed up for the Beyond the Bell after-school program. The celebration will continue today at 10:45 a.m. First Baptist Missionary Church will dedicate the church service to the Partners in Education initiative and invite the Crosswell students, parents and guardians, faculty and staff and others to attend with a goal of continuing to build a relationship. Pastor George P. Windley Jr. will present a gift from the church to Crosswell Drive Principal Anne McFadden. The Sumter Partners in Education program is a joint venture between
Benchmark testing is continuing in grades 2 through 5. Teachers are utilizing Mastery Connect, which is our computer-based student assessment system. Student data from reading, math, science and social studies will be gathered and analyzed by each teacher to help improve learning for students at West Lee Elementary School. West Lee Elementary School has recently received two active panel smart boards to enhance student learning. This new technology will allow students to interactively engage in learning. Students participated in a number of themed days to emphasize their commitment to staying drug-free during Red Ribbon Week. Deputy Justin Rufus spoke to classes about the importance of being drug free and staying in school. Students took a pledge against gun violence. To celebrate gun violence prevention, students created
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