February 10, 2013

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PANORAMA

THE ITEM

ENGAGEMENTS

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2013

WEDDING

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Jackson-Deese

Murrell-Breland Mr. and Mrs. Richard Evans Murrell of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Joye Murrell of Columbia, to Branford Isaac Breland of Columbia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Edgar Breland Jr. of Grays. he bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William LeGrande Joye Jr. of Surfside Beach, and Mrs. Alfred Washington Murrell III and the late Mr. Murrell of Sumter. She graduated from Sumter High School and Clemson University with a bachelor of science in civil engineering. She is employed by Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc. as an engineering associate. he bridegroom-elect is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Miles Barney Crosby, and Mrs. Robbie Edgar Breland Sr. of Estill and the late Mr. Breland. He graduated from Patrick Henry Academy and Clemson University with a bachelor of science in civil engineering. He MISS MURRELL is employed by South Carolina Department of Transportation as an associate engineer. he wedding is planned for June 1, 2013, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sumter.

Whitaker-Greenan Mrs. Sonya D. Walker of Columbia and Peter L. Whitaker of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Candice Shada Whitaker of Sumter, to John Joseph Greenan III of Florence, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh L. Willcox Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. John J. Greenan Jr., all of Florence.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Melton of Manning, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry A. Walker of Emmett, Idaho, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edsel V. Whitaker of Sumter. She graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor of science in health science and is a fourth-year medical student at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Rogerson, the late James E. Watson, and the late Mrs. Lucille C. GREENAN, MISS WHITAKER Greenan, all of Florence, and the late John J. Greenan Sr. of Bridgeport, Conn. He graduated from The Citadel with a bachelor of science in civil engineering and from Clemson University with a master’s degree in civil engineering. He is employed by Applied Building Science, Inc., in Charleston.

The wedding is planned for April 27, 2013, at the bridegroom’s family home in Florence.

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Megan Rose Jackson of Sumter and Anthony Nathian Deese of Florence were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Providence Baptist Church in Sumter.

The bride is the daughter of Kenneth and Susan Jackson of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Margie Gardner, the late Johnny Warren, Bill Walker and the late Alice Walker, and the late Rollie Jackson. She graduated from Laurence Manning Academy and Florence-Darlington Technical College Medical Coding.

She is employed

by Palmetto Peddlers in MRS. ANTHONY DEESE Florence.

The bridegroom is the son of Jerrel Sr. and Cecilia Deese of Summerton, and the grandson of the late Charles and Louise Cutter, and the late Azalee Graves. He graduated from Laurence Manning Academy. He is employed by Medical Waste Services, LLC. The Rev. Donnie Hearrell officiated at the ceremony.

Music was provided by Marlene Hodge, organist.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a chiffon over satin Aline gown with detachable cap

sleeves, a split front with metallic embroidery accents, and a chapel train. She carried a French handtied bouquet of roses in shades of pink with accents of pearls on the satin wrap.

Tracy Elmore and April Benton, sisters of the bride, served as matrons of honor. Jennifer Ardis, Hope Sikes and Logan Sims served as bridesmaids.

Laela Locklair and Olivia Benton served as flower girls.

The bridegroom’s father and Justin Deese, nephew of the bridegroom, served as best men.

Groomsmen were Jerrel Deese Jr. and Ronald Deese, brothers of the bridegroom, and Earl Lee Rotan III. Coleman Elmore served as ring bearer.

Also participating was Sharon Ardis.

The reception was given by the bride’s parents at Cypress Center in Manning.

The rehearsal dinner was given by the bridegroom’s parents in the church fellowship hall.

Following a wedding trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., the couple will reside in Florence.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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Flaxes celebrate 60 years Mr. and Mrs. Martin C. Flax of Sumter celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan. 27, 2013, at their home.

Their children are Ron Flax of Sumter, Diana Hodge of Gaston and Dennis Flax of Columbia.

The couple has three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Flax is the former Toyomi Rose Shoji of Sendai, Japan.

MR., MRS. MARTIN C. FLAX

CAMPUS CORNER UNIVERSITY OF S.C. SUMTER

Each semester academic achievement is recognized by entering on the President’s Honor List or the Dean’s Honor List the names of students who, at the end of the previous semester, attained the following standards.

President’s Honor List: a grade point average of 3.95-4.00 earned on a minimum of 12 credited semester hours.Dean’s Honor List: a grade point average of 3.50 or higher (3.25 or higher for freshmen) earned on a minimum of 12 credited semester hours.No course carried on a PassFail basis, by examination, correspondence, or exemption will be counted toward the 12 hours required for either the President’s or Dean’s Honor List Fall 2012 President’s List April D. Andrews, Christopher A. Antwine, Kali M. Bishop, Rebecca R. Bradham, Ryan M. Bragiel, Emily M. Branham, Donna A. Brown, Rachel S. Byrd, Jessica E. Carraway, John R. Cooper, Jacob N. Curry, Preston B. Duckett, Allison M. Falke, Brandi N. Ferron, Katherine A. Foster, Erica P. Frazier, Heather C. Frohling, Brennan M. Gandy, Christeen M. Hodge, Michael A. Howard, Mary R. Hudson, Joshua E. Jennings, Hayle C. Jerome, Sara M. Lowder, Bethany R. McCause, Nichole R. Mullins, Christine E Nance, John C. Nicholson, Charles D. Northcutt, Amy A O’Brath, Brian D. Parker, Lacy M, Poole, Elizabeth E. Powell, Courtney L. Roupe,

| Kirsten R. Schaare, Taylor K. Servais, Carrissia K. Sharts,Elaine M. Sneider, Terrob J. Thompson, Victoria A. Weaver, Cara A. Wewetzer, Kiana A. Wright, Devyn W. Youngblood Fall 2012 Dean’s List Allyson S. Ahtonen, James H. Ardis, Folashade D. Awosanya, James P. Babb, Hayden G. Banks, Emma Wynn Betchman, John R. Black, Cameron D. Blosser, Johnny G. Boston, Charles M. Brown, Blakely L. Burke, Maryrose J. Burns, Jeremy D. Byrd, Briana M. Canty, Mary A. Carder, Erica M. Catoe, Rachel E. Conklin, Kenzie J. Conner, Emerson D. Coulibaly, Ashley E. Cox, Tyler S. Critchlow, Virginia M. Cromer, Rebekah M. Davis, Kristen E. Dodson, Jason L. Dozier, John T. Duffy, Derrick O. Edwards, Raleigh H. Edwards, Faith E. Fleshman, Christina L. Floyd, Emily C. Floyd, Lucas D. Ford, Anna E. Gass, Allyssa M. Geddings, Ashleigh L. Gentele, John H. Ghrigsby, Brandon H. Gibbs, Kristel B. Gooding, Heather L. Gottshall, Blake H. Graham, Travis D. Green, Hailey M. Grimoskas, Christopher C. Guest, Jarrett A. Hamilton, Vanessa M. Henderson, Gloria J. Hopkins, Rachael A. Horne, Michael L. Horton, Kailee L. Hyatt, Bethannie M. Irvin, Brittany L. Johnson, Marquis D. Johnson, Dallas M. Jones, Leandra D. Jones, Taylor N. Jones, Taylor R. Kellner, Amber S. Kelly, Emily C. Langer, Taylor C. Lee, Kala R. McCall, Charlene McCracken,

Samantha L. McKinney, William R. McNair, Ian R. Metts, Dylan W. Miller, Christopher D. Nelson, Kevin B. Newman, Lauren E. Newman, Erin P. O’Loughlin, John H. Olsen, Ryan C. Owens, Randi B. Page, Sydney L. Papp, Daxalkumar D. Patel, Jenna E. Peebles, Jorge F. Pinillos, Kaitlyn V. Piper, Brittany K. Ramsey, Claryed Y. Rasmusen, Thomas S. Ray, Scotty M. Reese, Joseph F. Reyes, Anthony D. Reynaga, Crystal A. Robinson, Jenna I. Roland, Nicole B Ryan, Val-Kyria M. Sadler, Katherine M. Sams, Saliah A. Saxon, Addy O. Schelble, Kayla A. Sharper, Alexander A Shaw, Alyson B. Shelton, Victoria S. Singletary, Brandy N. Singleton, Jake R. Smith, Ansley P. Smoak, Erica L. Stone, David B. Stowe, James Robert J. Strock, Emily C. Tanner, Adria A. Vaughn, Joseph M. Watcher, Emily N. Whetsel, Kandace E. White, Stephanie M. Wieczynski, Kevin J. Will, Jamie Q. Williams, Shaquandra S. Wilson, Darren J. Witt, Davon M. Wright.

THE CITADEL

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, has honored the following Dean’s List students for academic excellence during the fall semester of the 2012-13 academic year. Dean’s List recognition is given to those students registered for 12 or more semester hours whose grade point ratio is 3.2 or higher with no grade below a C for the previous se-

mester’s work.

• Olanta — Austin James Evans • Sumter — Caleb Freer Dubose; Stephen Folsom Richardson; Brandon Cory Hansen; Philip Alton Jordan; Colin David Twohig • Manning — Carter Johnathan Elms • Lynchburg — Nolan Ronald Moore Carter Johnathan Elms of Manning was also named to the President’s List and the Commandant’s List.

The President’s List is the most distinguished awards list on which a cadet can be placed.

It indicates excellence in academics and military duties for the previous semester. The President’s List is a combination of the Dean’s List and the Commandant’s Distinguished Service List, which is composed of cadets who contribute the most to their companies and who have excellent military and academic records.

Citadel cadets named to the Commandant’s List are recognized for having made the most positive contributions to their platoon, company, battalion, or staff, the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and The Citadel during the previous semester.

The Citadel honored the following students with Gold Stars for academic excellence during the fall semester of the 2012-13 academic year. Gold Stars are awarded to students that achieve a 3.7 grade point average or higher. Gold Star recipi-

ents were recognized during a military dress parade on Jan. 25.

• Manning — Carter Johnathan Elms • Sumter — Philip Alton Jordan; Colin David Twohig • Lynchburg — Nolan Ronald Moore Gold Stars are worn on the collar of the cadet full dress and dress uniforms and the summer leave uniform.

The following students graduated in December from The Citadel: • Sumter — Ross Ward, bachelor of science in business administration; Daniel James Woodworth, bachelor of science in electrical engineering WINGATE UNIVERSITY

Jennifer Nelson of Sumter was named to the President’s List for demonstrating outstanding academic achievement during the fall 2012 semester. President’s List requires a term GPA of 3.80 on at least 12 quality point academic hours with no grade below a C. THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT POTSDAM

David Deininger of Sumter was recently named to the President’s List at The State University of New York at Potsdam. To achieve the honor, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

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