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PANORAMA
THE ITEM
WEDDING
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Jones-Witcher
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2013
ENGAGEMENTS
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Griin-Banks
Virginia Lynn Jones and William with covered buttons leading down Rutledge Witcher, both of Columthe train and a mantilla of scalloped bia, were united in marriage at 6 French lace on diamond white tulle. p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at First She carried a loose hand-tied mix of Baptist Church in Sumter. mini calla lilies, mini green hydranThe bride is the daughter of Mr. gea, cream and pink roses, and varand Mrs. John Thomas Jones Jr. of iegated English ivy. Sumter, and the granddaughter of Margaret Ashley Jones served as Mrs. Carolyn Kenmaid of honor. nedy Cuttino and Bridesmaids were the late Tillman Laura Gorman Edwards Cuttino, Burns, Sarah and the late Mr. Woodside Burns, and Mrs. John Elizabeth Mayes Thomas Jones Sr. Hyatt, Dawn HarShe graduated mon Mahony, Merfrom Converse edith Holzbach College with a Mitchell, Meredith bachelor of arts in Ann McMillan, business adminisBrelan Riddle tration. She is emMontgomery, Elizaployed as compbeth Shaw Reading troller of Sweeny, and Margaret KathWingate & Barrow, erine Witcher. P.A., in Columbia. Breland Malinda The brideJones served as jugroom is the son nior bridesmaid, MRS. WILLIAM WITCHER of Mr. and Mrs. with Bonnie Ann Daniel Alan Witcher as flower Witcher, and the girl. grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence The bridegroom’s father served Arthur Witcher and the late Mr. and as best man. Groomsmen were CalMrs. Paul Eugene Coomer, all of vin Rhett Bradley, David Andrew Bristol, Tenn. He graduated from Greene, John Thomas Jones III, the University of Tennessee with a Robert Cuttino Jones, Joshua Taylor bachelor of science degree in civil Rutledge, Thomas Reid Witcher, engineering. He is employed as a John Knox Witcher and Charles project engineer by Alliance ConRoberson Witcher. Jeremiah Robert sulting Engineers Inc. in Columbia. Jones served as ring bearer. The Rev. Neal Robert Mathias Also participating were Thomas and the Rev. Dr. Robert Edward Cut- Cuttino Jones, Wyatt Benjamin tino officiated at the ceremony. Jones, Rachel Jones Brown, Mary Music was provided by Olivia Cothonneau Eldridge, Sarah Jill Cuttino Tilson, organist; Thomas Jones and Katie Beaty Mayes. Andrew Langford, trumpeter; KipThe bride’s parents held the reper Edens Ackerman, harpist; Don- ception at Sunset Country Club in ald Gilbert Hansen, handbells; Kay Sumter. Rasmussen, pianist; and Jill Taylor The bridegroom’s parents held Jones and Walter Edward Cuttino, the rehearsal party at The vocalists. O’Donnell House in Sumter. Escorted by her father, the bride Following a wedding trip to Jekyll wore a Monique Lhuillier strapless, Island, Ga., the couple will reside in A-line gown of alencon beaded lace Columbia.
Terry and Tami Griffin of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Elizabeth Griffin of Greenville, to Bradley Reece Banks of Marietta, son of Reece and Rhonda Banks of Marietta. The bride-elect graduated from North Greenville University with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. She is employed as a teacher by Slater Early Head Start in Slater. The bridegroom-elect attended Greenville Technical College. He is employed by Nutra Manufacturing Co. in Greenville. The wedding is planned for June 2014 at Sumter First Church of God.
MISS GRIFFIN, BANKS
Bailey-Olson Mr. and Mrs. John Steltzer and Kenneth Bailey, all of Sumter, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Michelle Bailey of Sumter, to Chase Wayne Olson of Sumter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Walker of Sumter and the late Donald Olson of Appleton, N.Y. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of Sumter and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bailey of New Jersey. She is completing her degree in occupational therapy in Charleston. The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Olson of Appleton, and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Murphy of Cleveland, Ohio. He completed Hobart Institute of Welding in Ohio. He is employed as a union boilermaker. MISS BAILEY, OLSON The wedding is planned for spring of 2014.
EARLY WEDDING / ENGAGEMENT DEADLINE Engagement and wedding announcements for publication in the Sept. 8 edition of The Item, must be submitted by noon on Aug. 29. For information, call 774-1264.
CAMPUS CORNER CENTRAL CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Central Carolina Technical College President Dr. Tim Hardee has announced the summer 2013 student honors lists. This term, 380 students have been honored. The president’s list recognizes students who were enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours and achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the term. The part-time president’s list recognizes students who were enrolled in 6-11 credit hours and achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the term. Central Carolina’s dean’s list recognizes students who were enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours and achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term. The part-time dean’s list recognizes students who were enrolled in 6-11 credit hours and achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term. Full-time president’s list (Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties): Clarendon County — Audrey E. Bagnal Sumter County — Heather Anderson; Leroy Gill; Christina M. Hoag; Michael A. Leaphart; Cameron L. Neal; Kimberly S. Orr; Neil D. Owens; Bryan C. Webster. Part-time president’s list (Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties): Clarendon County — Julie C. Cardona; Deloris M. Conyers; Maria Eurlyn Garma; Noriza Hurst; Austin M. Lewis; John T. Murray; Allison L. Page; Travis Preston; Kendra S. RileyJamison; Sarah L. Singleton; Whitney R. Thigpen; Cassandra L. Thomas; Chelsea J. Uebel. Lee County — Laquanda Blyther; Ariana R. Robinson; Kylie H. Wilkerson. Sumter County — Michael J. Abrams; Hannah C. Anderson; Brandi C. Asbury; Paul F. Asp; Christopher M. Bair; Stacy Lynne Mefford Barwick; Stephen W. Barwick; Kayla G. Bays; Cleora S. Beilman; George
| Berg; Michelle L. Berg; Jennifer N. Bertha; Timothy L. Bishop; Jennifer L. Boatwright; Alexandria M. Boyd; Scot B. Bozio; Dawn J. Bradley; Sharon L. Bradley; Jelesia D. Brunson; Charmaine G. Brunson; Sabrina J. Bryant; Theresa D. Buchanan; Kayci R. Capps; Kristin Carter; Christina M. Chapman; Darius M. Choice; Michael S. Clark; Joseph E. Clayborne; William K. Cogdill; Kellyn R. Colclough; Ashton E. Colquitt; Michelle L. Comfort; Tyler M. Cordell; Kimberly M. Davis; Teresa A. DeVeaux; Wilbur Dyer; Randy Esterley; Sarah L. Eunice; Crystal M. Evans; Leona Jean Folderman; Jimmy Joe Fowler; Amber R. Fry; Angelica G. Fulton; Robbie L. Gainey; Courtney E. Gainey; Sherita N. Garcia; Whitney Green; Leoda R. Grubb; Laura G. Hall; Michael D. Hartman; Brittany Houck; Brian C. Hough; Angela R. Hudnall; Maresa R. Hudson; Lucious Johns; Joshua M. Johnson; Katrina Y. Judson; Georganne M. Kirven; Mark E. LaSalle; William F. Landry; Gwendolyn Dolores Levy; Kayla S. Levy; Thomas L. Mayer; April N. McCallister; Wesley T. McCracken; Ashley B. McKnight; Chance L. Miller; Curtis T. Miller; Jeanette P. Milliner; Matthew T. Morning; Krystal L. Morris; Quenna A. Moss; Tiffany N. Mullen; Sean P. Murphy; Rachel R. Murphy; Bruce Myers; Ryan S. Owens; Victor Pacheco; V Dale Pack; Terence D. Parrott; J’Neice T. Payne; Alphonso Perdue; Tracie Phillips; Chantel M. Pinkham; Neris K. Piriz; Kristy L. Pritchard; John F. Rawls; Lekita T. Rhodes; Paula A. Robinson-Lovin; Marreayetta N. Rogers; Deborah D. Sage; Sterling S. Sawyer; Kristel N. Sekula; Fantasia Singleton; David J. Skinner; Michael Staley; Veda G. Stephens; Michael K. Strange; William M. Taylor; Damien V. Thomason; Robert R. Turner; Cassandra J. Tyner; Romaldo Jr. Vasquez; Sylvia D. Vickers; Mitchell B. Vining; Lance B. Wade; Jill B. Walton; Jessica N.
Weaver; Harry A. Welch; Julie A. Wilkins; Brian L. Williamson; Assonia S. Yates. Full-time dean’s list (Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties): Clarendon County — Joshua Barrineau; Bridget J. Black; Xavier J. Fulwood; Rebecca F. Holmes; Heather M. Welch. Lee County — Russell E. Atkinson; Shaniece Y. Chavis. Sumter County — Sara N. Briggs; Sue B. Craver; Troy M. Davis; Seth K. Evans; Anthony J. Farnsworth; Michel L. Fleming; Scott W. French; Doretha Greer; Rhett A. Hanenkratt; Cody Hendrick; Jason A. Johnson; Tracie R. Jones; Eda Marie C. Lagayan; Devante T. Lowery; Jenna R. Marks; Katherine L. McKinney; Kari D. Pearce; Diane W. Slater; Chanel D. Stewart; Amanda N. Wilkinson. Part-time dean’s list (Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties): Clarendon County — Judy Brailsford; Monique B. McElveen; Stacy L. Pressley; Caroline E. Truesdale; Lesley C. Watson; Woodrow A. Woods. Lee County — Elijah S. Bausum; Mary E. Bausum; Brian J. Bell; Elizabeth M. Huggins; Steven K. Johnson; Alicia D. Messick; Tatyanna Peterson; Richard L. Skinner. Sumter County — Krystanna M. Acevedo; Derek Alsbrooks; Timothy S. Anderson; Joyce E. Bair; Alison F. Bennett; Kathryn R. Bethea; Tara L. Bitsky; Gayle Bradley; Alexis P. Brasington; Terra N. Brice; Kimberly D. Brodersen; Nijia L. Brown; Carlisha R. Brown; Yolanda L. Canty; Alisha L. Choice; Kyle William Corp; Shannon M. Cummings; Cary B. Davis; Edgar R. DuRant; Della P. Dubose; Patrease Durant; Casetta S. Durant; Tevya L. Durham; Cecilia F. Edmunds; Tyra C. Eghafona; Gloria J. Evans; Nathan P. Farmer; Kenneth E. Frazier; Crystal S. Fulwood; Patricia Gail Geddings; Stephen M. Geib; Shantia L. George; Megan N. Georgepul;
Christopher A. Gibbs; Patty A. Gill; Deidre D. Gillum; Connie R. Goldston; Quentin A. Green; Rhonda D. Harris; Brittany N. Hill; Lindsey K. Howard; Edith N. Hughes; Randall A. Ingham; Alysha Jackson; Thomas Jenkins; Eyyup Kusoglu; Jason Lavigne; Edward T. Lincoln; Katie D. Lucas; Dustalyn Lupson; Raekeia D. Mathis; Kevin McAllister; Kim C. McCray; Krystal L. McGowen-Earley; Kristina L. McInally; Derrick J. McLeod; Michele M. Miller; Brittany Mills; Inis H. Mitchell; Whitney S. Murphy; Lorene H. Nelson; Alex Nesbitt; Narah E. Nieves; Linda N. Olsen; Joshua W. Padgett; Bhavna R. Patel; William Phillips; Zachary D. Pierce; Jennifer M. Rawlins; Crystal J. Reed; Jacki M. Reynolds; Martrell D. Rhames; Danny R. Richardson; Douglas A. Riddle; Milissa B. Robertson; Ashley N. Rutledge; Rebecca L. Sears; Erik L. Singletary; Quintin Small; Raymond W. Smith; Jasmine Smith; Amanda L. Smith; David B. Snyder; Joseph R. Stabler; Nelson I. Stephens; Crystal C. Stokes; Robert R. Sutherland; La’Tasha N. Temoney; Paul W. Thomas; Charles N. Webster; Christopher T. White; Jamie S. Willard; Regina M. Wright; Latonya Q. York-Epps; Jimmie A. Williams.
Nathan Downer is the son of Kristy and Billy Downer of Sumter and a graduate of Lawrence Manning Academy in Manning. He plans to attend Clemson University in the fall and major in agricultural business. Nathan discovered his love of farming when he went to work for Davis & Sons Farm in 2009. “I started out cutting grass, then driving a tractor, and now I assist with field preparation and planting the crops,” Nathan said when asked about his work at the Davis farm. “Mr. Davis has taken the time to share his experience with me and encourage me to pursue a career in farming.” Rebecka Gibbons, a graduate of Crestwood High School in Sumter, decided she wanted to be an agriculture teacher and FFA adviser in an unexpected way. In 10th grade, Rebecka needed to add a class and was put into an agriculture class. “I wasn’t too excited at first, but ended up loving it,” Rebecka said. She became involved with FFA serving as an officer of the Crestwood High chapter. One of her favorite parts of FFA are the competitions. Rebecka plans to attend Clemson University this fall and major in agriculture education.
AIM-AT-AG SCHOLARSHIPS
ArborOne Farm Credit recently announced that Nathan Downer and Rebecka Gibbons, both of Sumter, are the recipients of the first Aim-At-Ag Scholarships. The scholarships, each for $750, are awarded to two high school seniors that will be attending a two or four-year college or university on a full-time basis. The student must be pursuing a career path in agriculture. In addition to their high school transcript, applicants must reside within ArborOne Farm Credit’s 12 county territory in South Carolina and write an essay, “My hopes and dreams for rural America”.
JAMES F. BYRNES 2013 SCHOLARS
The James F. Byrnes Foundation awards scholarships to young South Carolinians who have lost one or both parents by death. The scholarship program was established by the late Gov. James F. Byrnes in 1948. The scholarships are for four years at $3,250 per year. Among the 2013 scholars is Tyhescia Stone of Rembert, who is attending Charleston Southern University. For more information about the James F. Byrnes Foundation, visit www.byrnesscholars.org or call (803) 254-9325.