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EDUCATION
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016
Thomas Sumter Academy SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS NAMED Congratulations to TSA lower school science fair winners Jessica Jost and Annie Kessinger, both fifthgraders. They will continue on to the SCISA science fair competition.
Annie Carter, one of BPS Annex’s food service operators, creates many beautiful fruit baskets for visitors to enjoy. The fruit basket is placed on the counter in the front entrance.
LOWER LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Jessica Jost and Annie Kessinger will proceed to the SCISA science fair competition.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TSA inducted 27 new members into the National Honor Society. Congratulations to Adrian Hill, Hannah Carino, Christopher Poythress, Jacob Brown, Anita Cookey-Gam, David Crotts, Jenna DeBrew, Jana Faircloth, Zachary Fugate, James Holladay III, Payton Houser, Elijah Kessinger, Allie Lindler, Ty Litsey, Robin Majority, Caetlyn Martin, Marley McCormick, Liam Miller, Connor Mouzon, Christopher Parrish, Martha Jo Reed, Carmen Silvester, Mason Studer, Anna Thomas, Daniel Thompson, Ellie White and Abigail Wiltshire. — Stephanie Saine
Central Carolina Technical College STUDENT VETERANS MEET Central Carolina Technical College’s Student Veterans Association, an approved chapter of the Student Veterans of America, held its first meeting of the year Feb. 3 in the Veterans Resource Center on the main campus in Sumter. The mission of SVA is to provide military veterans with the resources, support and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and after graduation. Membership is open to all military veterans, spouses and dependents. Learn more at cctech.edu/resources/studentlife/student-veterans-association/ or call Nada Morant at (803) 778-7845.
2 NEW CERTIFICATES OFFERED Central Carolina Technical College is offering two new certificates beginning this fall semester — a cybersecurity certificate and a medical office administrative assistant certificate. The cybersecurity certificate program is designed to provide fundamental knowledge and entry-level skills necessary for careers in the field of cybersecurity and computer support services. The medical office administrative assistant certificate program is designed for individuals who desire to develop skills as entry-level office support personnel in an electronic medical office environment. Graduates will develop skills in the following areas: keyboarding and input technologies, word processing, spreadsheets, effective communication, customer service and medical office procedures. — Becky H. Rickenbaker
Lee County School District BISHOPVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL Second- and third-graders at Bishopville Primary School competed in a school-wide spelling bee to determine who would represent them at the district level. The National Scripps Spelling Bee Word Lists were used to quiz students as they progressed through the various levels. Amil Cooper, a thirdgrader in Dominique Wells’ class, was the first-place winner, and Shadrach Williams, a second-grader in Cynthia Davis’ class, was the second-place winner. Congratulations to all the students who competed in the BPS Spelling Bee. BPS is celebrating Black History Month. During announcements each morning, third-grade students present facts about notable blacks. Students guess the identity of the mystery person and submit their answers to the principal. Each afternoon a name is drawn from the pool of correct responses, announced over the intercom and awarded a small treat. First-grade students expanded their horizons this week with a trip to the planetarium at Francis Marion in Florence. Students were able to observe constellations, the planets and the sun. Students saw photos from the moon landing and models of space shuttles. Feb. 15-19 is registration week for 4K and 5k for the 2016-17 school year. Anyone with a child who will be 4 or 5 by Sept. 1 is asked to pre-register their children at the school for the next year. We ask that you pre-register your students so that we can ensure that there is space for your child in 4K and that we have allocated the appropriate amount of teachers for 5K. Please remember to bring the necessary documentation (birth certificate, Social Security card, immunization record and a utility or cable bill for proof of residence).
BISHOPVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNEX BPS Annex is a recipient of the United States Department of Agriculture grant which provides a variety of fruit and vegetables daily. Students enjoy eating healthy snacks during independent reading.
On Jan. 30, several members of the Lower Lee Media Team were able to attend an Auntie Karen Foundation sponsored event at the Columbia Museum of Art. They learned about different African drums and instruments and were treated to an interactive music, art and dance experience. They also visited the street market and black art vendors. Lower Lee hosted the Blue Carpet Awards event on Jan. 29. Students received awards for A honor roll, AB honor roll, perfect attendance, citizenship and art. More than 100 students received awards.
WEST LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Roberta Grant’s 5K class has been studying weather. They wrote sentences about clouds after reading “It Looked like Spilt Milk” and made cloud shapes out of cotton. The students are also writing in their journals and concentrating on characters and setting. Patricia Dixon and Pearlene Scarborough’s 4K students are busy preparing for their readers’ theater. They are also exploring the lives of blacks from the past and present.
LEE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Lee Central Middle girls’ team finished the regular season undefeated with an 8-0 record and claimed the regular season Upper Pee Dee Conference title after a 41 to 12 victory over Kingstree. Tashanna Harris led the team with 21 points, and Kendra Lesane added 10. Lee Central Middle boys’ team remains undefeated at 13-0 and advances to the semi-finals of the Upper Pee Dee Conference tournament after a 50 to 8 victory over East Clarendon at E.C. Daveon Thomas scored 19 points to lead the Stallions. Nykelius Johnson and Javontae Price each grabbed 10 rebounds. The Stallions will face C.E. Murray in the semifinals. The PTO had a great planning session on Feb. 1. During the meeting they discussed the father/daughter and mother/son dance, awards and incentives for students and teachers, and they agreed to sponsor the awards for the athletic banquet on March 3. On Jan. 27, Rudolph Wheeler spoke to parents and students during the honor roll parent luncheon about “Getting Prepared for College the Time is Now.” Wheeler encouraged students to become prolific readers and writers.
DISTRICTWIDE Lee County School District Title 1 will celebrate National Parent Leadership Month on Feb. 20 at Lee County School District Office from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Topics to be discussed by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office are gang awareness and cyber bulling. Title 1 is holding computer classes for “Parents in Action-Making the Connection” on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Lee Central High School in the Parenting Resource Center Room at 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Gwendolyn Frederick at (803) 484-3215, extension 7003.
Clarendon School District 1 Awards were presented for the second nine weeks.
SUMMERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER First grade: Principal’s Honor Roll — Daliayah Black, Nyren Bowman, Aria Gibson, Majestic Hatcher, Mariah Holliday, Malcolm O’Brien, Nylah Washington and Valencia Wright; A Honor Roll — Kaleis Lang-McFadden; A/B Honor Roll — Davon Bowman, Kaelyn Briggs, Jaden Dixon, Kylia Fulton, Aminah Geddie, Khloe Gipson, Quintin Jackson, Keith James, Mariona Oliver, Tynisa McPhatter, Tyleek Pusher, Jamariah Taylor; B Honor Roll — Zyhrietta Abraham, Malia Burgress, Jaylin Tindal 2nd Grade: Principal’s Honor Roll — Nylah Bradford, Saniya House, Leland Mitchum, Alianna Watford, TyQuan Williams; A-B Honor Roll — Jennifer Asijtuj-Osorio, Jada Bowman, Emani Caldwell, Zarianah Frazier, Abriana Georgia, Zomorion Gibson, Jamarion Oliver, Victoria Oliver, Ricardo PerezGomez, Tavashia Scott, JaNiya Smythe; B Honor Roll — Koinyah Lawson, Cameron Scott, Destiny Thames
ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Third grade: A Honor Roll — Blake Arias, Latyana Bowman, Janiah Gibson, Trinity Harris, Jaynayisha Jefferson, Audon Jones, Ariyannah Junious, Javier Lawson; A-B Honor Roll — Najee Allen, Lela Blackmon, Dresean Blanding, Aniya Brown, Robierre Brown, Key’Nyreia Butler, Marquis Coard, Zymire Coard, Kelis James, Jayden Johnson, Sae’breyien Keaton, Nigel Lawson, Omaurionna Lindsey, Tyanna McPhatter, Matthhew Richburg, Maria Russell, Jemarcus Stepney, Armani Tindal, Cornelius Washington, Randy Williams, Joseph Wright Fourth grade: A Honor Roll — Yaquelin
Asijtuj-Osorio, Ashiya Bailey, Jamira Hickson, Alexis Moorer, Madison Oliver, Mia’Anjel Weeks; A-B Honor Roll — Toni Baxter, Damika Brown, Zaniyah Bryant Mikah Clark, Nathaniel Davis, Kahdijah Diakite, Erik Elsen, Karnesha Jefferson, Essence Johnson, Timothy Keels, Louis Ladson, Trevear Leonard, Jayla O’Brien, Ja’saiya Sexton, Tylik Tevis, Tajuana Thames, Ashley Wiggins, Alexus Williams Fifth grade: “A-B” Honor Roll — Rosandra Bennett, Shidrea Bradshaw, Shanell Brooks, Jasmyn Hickson Sixth grade: A Honor Roll — Shanna Middleton; A-B Honor Roll — Jahaiem Davis, Angela Felder, J’Mari Mellerson, Terrace Pusher, Zakee Rendell, Shermante Singleton; Citizenship — Ashiya Biley, Aniya Brown, De’Corius Canty, Kiah Evans, Karnesha Jefferson, Gabriel Johnson, Audon Jones, Marquell Lawson, Estreya Lopez, Maria Russell, Jatavia Watson, Miracle Watson
Scott’s Branch Middle School Seventh grade: All A’s Superintendents List — Bre Aunna Bozier; A/B Principal’s Honor Roll — Rashon Green, Zoe Morrow Eighth grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List —Freddy Segura; A/B Principal’s Honor Holl — Tayonna Brailsford, Shateeka Brunson, King Demenian Ford, Teja Madison
SCOTT’S BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL Ninth grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List — Jordan Caldwell, Adriannah Johnson, Faith Lawson, Tonia Lawson; A/B Principal’s Honor Holl —Amonte Brown, Deondre Brunson, Daquan Byrd, LaQuan Gilliam, Anaiya Jackson, Destiny Junious, DaVonte Kind, NyQuan Lee, Nyreasia Lesesne, Mikera Livingston, Sara Middleton, Chaniya Monroe, Christaine Oliver, David WayAllen, Nyah Wright 10th grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List — Devin Brown, Zhailin Johnson, Robert Matterson, Mercedes Oliver; A/B Principal’s Honor Holl —Daisha Johnson, Naseem Johnson, Joshua Pringle, Rahteek Reid, Tyrease Riley, Zaquan Sinkler, Keion Stukes, Kianna Stukes, Angelo Wilder, Vaquan Wilder 11th Grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List — Shanyah Bowman, Adrianna Dingle, Queen-Nubian Ford, Sky Harvin, Skylar Harvin, Christavis Johnson; A/B Principal’s Honor Holl — Jamesha Bannister, Andre’ Brown, Marlaine Cruz, Kiara Georgia, Tiara James, Tyrese Lawson, Symeriah Scott, Tymir Tindal
THE SUMTER ITEM welding instructor at the Career and Technology Center retired. He recommended Culick as a possible replacement. Culick applied, and the rest, he says, “is history.” Culick teaches a variety of welding techniques including gas tungsten arc welding, flux cored arc welding, shielded metal arc welding (stick) and gas metal arc welding. Throughout the two-year program, the students take written and hands-on welding tests. Upon successful completion of the program, they receive National Center for Construction Education Research certification. Culick is also an American Welding Society inspector and can award an AWS card for structural steel certification for students who pass that portion. A teacher is chosen from one Sumter School District school monthly for the honor of being the Star Teacher of the Month. The students nominate the teachers for the recognition. The program is sponsored by Staples and Flowers & Baskets Florist.
KINDERGARTEN, PRE-K REGISTRATION Sumter School District continues to hold pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration for the 2016-17 school year. Both are full-day programs. Students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to qualify for kindergarten and 4 years old by Sept. 1 to qualify for pre-kindergarten. The pre-kindergarten program is not state mandated, and there are a limited number of slots available at each school. Potential pre-kindergarten students will be pre-screened using a state-approved instrument. Students must meet the family income eligibility table, have Medicaid, or have documented developmental delays. Students must attend the school within their attendance zone. To register for these programs, parents should visit the school and bring the child’s birth certificate, South Carolina Immunization Form 2740, proof of residence, a physical examination form, and Medicaid card/proof of income. For more information, call the appropriate school or the Director of Early Learning Libby DuBose at (803) 774-5900. Parents are encouraged to enroll their children no later than April 29.
MONDAY MAKE-UP DAY Monday is a makeup day for days missed during the October flooding. It will be a full day of attendance for students. — Mary B. Sheridan
12th Grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List — Jaleesa Bowman, Brianna Brunson, Ashley James, Harold Morrow, Da’Masha Ragin, Shiayra Ragin, Shanika Young; A/B Principal’s Honor Holl — Chauncey Aiken, Shalaka Brown, Camry Gambrell, Maliq Green, ZyKia Plowden, Kwaneisha Walton, Fontasia Wilder, Damien Wise — Kara Fowler
Wilson Hall
University of South Carolina Sumter
RAUCH RECEIVES PACE SCHOLARSHIP
SMITH TO PRESENT RECITAL, LECTURE Next in the University of South Carolina Sumter’s Faculty Seminar Series will be Jane Luther Smith, instructor of music, with a recital and lecture titled Piano Music with a Feminine Touch: Celebrating Female Composers in History. Focusing on the women piano composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Smith will perform short piano pieces while providing historical and social context for the women who wrote them. In a time when merely being female in public could be shocking and subversive, passionate women like Clara Schumann, Denise Lassimonne and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel thrived in their respective music scenes. They published their original short pieces under their own names, even when publishing was difficult because of their gender and persevered in becoming esteemed musicians and performers in their own rights. Composers to be discussed in the lecture include Denise Lassimonne, Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Cecile Chaminade, Amy Marcy Beach, Louise Dumont Farrenc, Margaret Ruthven Lang and Clara Gottschalk Peterson. The recital and lecture will be held in Nettles Auditorium at noon on Friday. Light refreshments will be served.— AC Sullivan
Sumter School District CULICK NAMED STAR TEACHER Larry Culick, the welding instructor at Sumter Career and Technology Center, was named the February Star Teacher of the Month in the program sponsored by Community Broadcasters. He and Superintendent J. Frank Baker appeared on the Good Morning Sumter show on FM 105.9 with host Derek Burress. Culick is a 1984 graduate of the Career and Technology Center. After his graduation, he went on to work as a welder in industries, paper mills, power plants, on gas pipelines and in a variety of construction and maintenance areas. Twenty-two years ago, his former
JACOCKS NAMED ALABAMA SCHOLAR Senior Wells Jacocks received the University of Alabama Scholar Award which is valued at $69,200 and covers two-thirds of tuition. The scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman who earn a minimum SAT score of 1330 and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Senior Maddie Rauch was awarded a Pforzheimer’s Honors College Scholarship from Pace University in New York. The scholarship is based on academic achievement and recipients must earn a minimum score of 1200 on the SAT and have a minimum cumulative average of 90 in all high school classes. Valued at $60,000, the scholarship covers one-third of tuition.
SCANNELLA AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP Senior Katie Scannella received the Presidential Scholarship from Guilford College in North Carolina. Worth $72,000, the scholarship covers onehalf of tuition and is presented to incoming freshmen who have a strong academic record as determined by GPA, course selection and SAT scores.
CONSTITUTION COMPETITION The seniors in the Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics class taught by Tom O’Hare participated in the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution competition held recently at Columbia College. The entire class, working in cooperative teams, prepared and presented four minute statements before a panel of community representatives acting as a congressional committee. More than 300 students from public and private schools from throughout the state participated in the competition. By participating in a simulated congressional hearing in which they testified before a panel of judges, students demonstrated their knowledge and understanding of constitutional principles and had opportunities to evaluate, take and defend positions on relevant historical and contemporary issues.
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Wilson Hall is hosting a community open house for the parents of prospective students in three-year-old preschool through 12th grade on Feb. 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The public is invited to learn more about Wilson Hall and its academic, athletic and extracurricular programs from faculty members, current students and their parents. — Sean Hoskins