EDUCATION
THE SUMTER ITEM
CLARENDON 1 FROM PAGE C2 2nd Grade: Principal’s Honor Roll Nylah Bradford; Saniya House; Leland Mitchum; Alianna Watford; and TyQuan Williams “A-B” Honor Roll Jennifer Asijtuj-Osorio; Jada Bowman; Emani Caldwell; Zarianah Frazier; Abriana Georgia; Zomorion Gibson; Jamarion Oliver; Victoria Oliver; Ricardo Perez-Gomez; Tavashia Scott; and JaNiya Smythe B Honor Roll Koinyah Lawson; Cameron Scott; and Destiny Thames ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3rd Grade: A Honor Roll Blake Arias; Key’Nyreia Butler; Kelis James; and Javier Lawson “A-B” Honor Roll Lela Blackmon, Latyana Bowman, Marquis Coard, Dwayne Fludd, Janiah Gibson, Trinity Harris, Jayden Johnson, Audon Jones, Ariyannah Junious, Sae’breyien Keaton, Omaurionna Lindsay, Cornelius Washington, Joseph Wright 4th Grade: A Honor Roll Yaquelin Asijtuj-Osorio; Naci Brown; Jamira Hickson; Alexis Moorer; Madison Oliver; Mia’Anjel Weeks; and Alexus Williams “A-B” Honor Roll Ashiya Bailey; Zaniyah Bryant; Mikah Clark; Nathaniel Davis; Kahdijah Diakite; Timothy Keels; Ja’saiya Sexton; Tajuana Thames; and Ashley Wiggins 5th Grade: “A-B” Honor Roll Rosandra Bennett; Shidrea Bradshaw; Shanell Brooks; Troy Busby; and Sariah Majette 6th Grade: “A-B” Honor Roll Jahaiem Davis; Angela Felder; Shanna Middleton; and Terrance Pusher Perfect Attendance Rosandra Bennett; Alexus Belle; Jamaya Briggs-Nelson; Joel Briggs-Nelson; Latyana Bowman; Naci Brown; Zaniyah Bryan; KeMaurie Byrd; Marqus Coard; Jahaeim Davis; Brittney Dingle; Makiah Evans; Angela Felder; ZiQuajah Felder; Cemiya Gibson; Jamarei Grant; Trinity Harris; Jamira Hickson; Ricky Isaac; Jaheim Jackson-Miller; Kashae James; Kelis James; Latonya Johnson; Audon Jones; Kierra Jones; Charlesia Junious; Timothy Keels; Jordan Kind; Gage Kingery; Louis Ladson; Saige Ladson; Cornel Lang-Green; Javier Lawson; Marquell Lawson; Trevear Leonard; Brikell Livingston; Lebron McFadden; Tyanna McPhatter; Shanna Middleton; Michela Noble; Keysean Prince; Terrance Pusher; CeAira Richburg; Christopher Russell; Ja’saiya Sexton; Ezora Singleton; Tyrihannia Singleton; Montrez Sinkler; Tiara Starks; Jaheim Taylor; Zaniyah Taylor; Zion Thompson; Ikel Tindal; Mya Tindal; Cornelius Washington; Miracle Watson; Shyiann Weathers; Mia’Anjel Weeks; Alexus Williams; Joseph Wright; and Kayla Wright Citizenship Gabriel Johnson; Antanique Lang; Shania Leonard; Tiera Parson; Tianna Ragin; and Kayla Wright SCOTT’S BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL 7th Grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List Bre Aunna Bozier A/B Principal Honor Rashon Green; Zoe Morrow; and Julius Ragin
8th Grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List Freddy Segura A/B Principal Honor Holl Tayonna Brailsford and Shakerra Phillips SCOTT’S BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL 9th Grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List Amonte Brown; Deondre Brunson; Jordan Caldwell; Anaiya Jackson; Kadryian Johnson; Destiny Junious; Faith Lawson; Tonia Lawson; and Sarah Singleton A/B Principal Honor Holl Xavier Bennett; Keyshawn Briggs; Daquan Byrd; Letia Davis; LaQuan Gilliam; Adriannah Johnson; Nyreasia Lesesne; Christaine Oliver; Gabriel Oliver; Savior Seaberry; and Nyah Wright 10th Grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List Devin Brown and Mercedes Oliver A/B Principal Honor Holl Jamal Carter; Daisha Johnson; Naseem Johnson; Zhailin Johnson; Robert Matterson; Joshua Pringle; Rahteek Reid; Tyrease Riley; Zaquan Sinkler; Keion Stukes; Kianna Stukes; and Vaquan Wilder 11th Grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List Montrell Brinson A/B Principal Honor Holl Shanyah Bowman; Adrianna Dingle; Queen-Nubian Ford; Kiara Georgia; Sky Harvin; Skylar Harvin; and Tyrese Lawson 12th Grade All A’s Superintendent’s List Jaleesa Bowman; Desmond Brown; Shalaska Brown; Brianna Brunson; Camry Gambrell; Ashley James; Cortney Lawson; Harold Morrow; Da’Masha Ragin; Shiayra Ragin; and Fontasia Wilder A/B Principal Honor Holl Dierra Green; Maliq Green; Melquan House; Bailey Jackson; Tyelansia Jones; Arnold Madison; TyAsia Mulky; Darrien Wise; and Jordan Woodley — Beverly Spry
Sumter School District STAR TEACHER ANNOUNCED Christine Shuler, a seventh-grade English language arts teacher from Alice Drive Middle School, was named the April Star Teacher of the Month in the program sponsored by Community Broadcasters. She and Sumter School District Superintendent J. Frank Baker appeared on the Good Morning Sumter show on FM 105.9 with host Derek Burress. Shuler is a Sumter native and a graduate of the University of South Carolina. She is a National Board certified teacher and has been employed at Alice Drive for 20 years. Technology has become such an important part of education, Shuler said. “I love incorporating technology into the classroom. With the new Chromebooks, part of the One to Global initiative in the district, the students can write collaboratively in real time. It brings a whole new aspect into the teaching of writing.” Burress asked what her future aspirations were. Shuler said, “I want to continue to teach. I can’t imagine not being in the classroom.” Baker was pleased to hear that and said, “Mrs. Shuler has the top English language arts scores for her level in the district. She is an outstanding teacher, and the students enjoy and appreciate all the innovative strategies she uses in her classroom.” A teacher is chosen from one Sum-
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ter School District school monthly for the honor of being the Star Teacher of the Month. The students nominate the teachers for the recognition. Some of the comments from her students, from the nomination forms, included “Mrs. Shuler makes sure everyone understands.” “She will help people individually if they need it.” “When she found out Alice Drive was a STEM accredited school, she danced around the room.” “She is funny and makes learning fun.” “She definitely deserves to win this award because she is the best teacher ever.” The program is sponsored by Staples and Flowers & Baskets Florist, both of whom give a nice gift to the recipient. Sumter School District appreciates the support of Community Broadcasters and the two sponsors for recognizing our teachers and supporting the public school system in our community.
EDUCATION APPRECIATION NIGHT HELD Community Broadcasters, the parent company of the local radio stations FM Old Skool 93.3, Bad Dog 94.7, Z95.5, Kat Country 99.3, and WDXY FM 105.9 and AM 1240, along with Palmettto Health Tuomey, hosted the 23nd annual Education Appreciation Night on April 7. The event, held at the USC Sumter Nettles Auditorium, featured entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and many door prizes. Individual school Teachers of the Year and the District Teacher of the Year were recognized. Radio personalities Derek Burress and Dave Baker recognized the teachers and introduced the vendors. The annual event recognizes local educators for the work they do. The school and district employees are grateful for the recognition and to the businesses that participated in the event. Many local businesses had booths and donated prizes; others provided the food and beverages. The employees remember their generosity and appreciate their participation long after the event is over. Both Tuomey and Community Broadcasters are true friends to education; in addition to sponsoring this annual event, Community Broadcasters hosts the district weekly on the Good Morning Sumter show with Derek Burress and monthly on 92.3 and 93.3 FM and 1290 AM with host Eric McKnight, sponsors, along with other businesses, the monthly Star Teacher recognition, and assists with public service announcements and mobile transmissions at events. Palmetto Health Tuomey has always been valuable to educators by working with many programs that benefit the schools and our students and by sponsoring a variety of other causes important to educators. Most recently, it purchased GoNoodle Plus for all of the elementary schools in Sumter School District. The program provides short, interactive brainbreak activities to help students achieve more by keeping them engaged and motivated throughout the day.
MOE’S GIVES BACK Moe’s Southwest Grill, which opened in Sumter on April 8, hosted a Burritos4Schools night the day before its official opening. All of the menu items were $4; at checkout, the customer wrote the name of a school on the receipt, and the school got 100 percent of the proceeds from that ticket. The first 500 people who signed up for the event were given a reservation time. All of the menu items, sides and drinks were available. It also gave
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away prizes. On April 6, Moe’s visited the school district office and provided makeyour-own burritos or salads plus lots of its famous queso, salsa and guacamole and iced tea. In addition to their restaurant, located at the corner of Broad and Wesmark, the franchise offers catering. This free lunch served to introduce the employees at the district office to this opportunity. Moe’s has already proven to be a good neighbor to the Sumter area, and we wish them success here. — Mary B. Sheridan
Morris College SGA OFFICERS INSTALLED Morris College President Dr. Luns C. Richardson will officially install the newly elected Student Government Association at Thursday’s assembly at 10 a.m. in the Neal-Jones Auditorium. New officers who will serve during the 2016-17 academic year are: Carlton Richardson, president; Breona Wells, first vice president; Moses Pyatt, second vice president; Bonnie Gibbs, secretary; Tyshae Wiley, assistant secretary; Marcus McGirt, treasurer; and Xavier Morgan, business manager. The newly elected college queen and her attendants will also be recognized during the assembly. Lakil Mason will reign as Miss Morris College. Her attendants are DeSirae Gause, first attendant, and Alazia Williams, second attendant. Other student leaders of classes, clubs and organizations will be installed by Dr. Juana L. Davis-Freeman, Dean of Student Affairs. Candidates for student representative to Morris College Board of Trustees are Patrick Outler, Isiah Brown and Taylor Jenkins. Only one of the candidates will be elected by the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina during its annual session in May.
CHORALE SPRING CONCERT FRIDAY The Morris College Chorale, under the direction of Mr. Shawn Hair, will host its annual Spring Concert at 8:15 p.m. on Friday in the Neal-Jones Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. — Melvin Mack
CAMPUS CORNER WHEATON COLLEGE WHEATON, Illinois — Wheaton College student-athletes were recognized for their achievements during the fall 2015 semester. Wes Cannonier, a member of the football team, was recognized by the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin as First Team All-Region. Cannonier, of Sumter, is a graduate of Thomas Sumter Academy in Rembert. Cannonier was also recognized by the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin as First Team All-Conference and as CCIW Defensive Player of the Week.
LANDER UNIVERSITY GREENWOOD — Shaquea Guinyard of Sumter was named to the dean’s list at Lander University for fall semester 2015. Undergraduates who earned a grade point average of 4.0 out of a possible 4.0 are on the president’s list. Those with a GPA of 3.5 to 3.9 are on the dean’s list, while freshmen with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 earn freshman honors.
Stepchildren engineer divorce to cut off elderly dad’s wife DEAR ABBY — I’m writing this as a warning — especially to older women who get married a second time Dear Abby to someone ABIGAIL with adult VAN BUREN children. Please keep your own money separate, if at all possible. Throughout our long marriage, I trusted my second husband to do what he promised me and my relatives. He arranged very good financial care for me in the event of his death and assured me that I would want for nothing. Unbeknownst to me until it was too late, my husband had left power of attorney to his money-hungry children, who proceeded to take advantage of his dementia and very old age. Tragically, they convinced my husband to di-
vorce me. This brought me much heartbreak, shock and lack of trust after a happy, long marriage. Because I am a strong person, I have learned to cope and take care of myself. It wasn’t easy, and the process has been slow, but I’m succeeding. Along the way I have learned some painful but valuable lessons. I would like my experience to help other women, especially older, traditional women like me who have spent most of their lives taking care of their husbands and are dependent on them to take responsible, proper and loving financial care of us. Thank you, Abby. Moving ahead now DEAR MOVING AHEAD — What was done to you is disgraceful, and I hope your letter will serve as a warning to other wives. If your husband had shown you the documents he had drawn up regarding his estate planning and he and his lawyer had
explained them all to you, this wouldn’t have happened. To me, the lesson here is “trust, but VERIFY,” and I hope others will learn from your experience before it’s too late for them. DEAR ABBY — I have encountered an “over-hugger.” I hug often but respect how others feel about it. This person does not extend that courtesy. His typical hug involves picking the recipient up off the ground, which I think is his way of showing off. The last time I saw him I offered my hand. Instead, he yanked me in and said, “We give hugs here!” It felt invasive. I know he is trying to show love, but he puts his own desire before the needs of others. I want to tell him not to hug me anymore. However, it’s complicated because we are part of a loose-knit athletic community, and people hug left and right at our events. I hug a lot of people, but I’m polite about it. Not
only would I likely have to declare “no hugs” to him in front of others, but it would also become obvious that we don’t hug. Am I odd to not want him to hug me? Would I be wrong to just tell him I’d prefer a handshake? Over-hugged in Texas DEAR OVER-HUGGED — You’re not odd. Even people who like to be hugged dislike being swept off their feet in the manner you have described. It would not be wrong to take the person aside and tell him privately that in the future, you would prefer that he just give you a warm handshake instead of grabbing you. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets “Abby’s
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