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SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015
THE SUMTER ITEM
ENGAGEMENT
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Gaughf-Stubbs
Dukes celebrate 60 years
Joseph Paul Gaughf of Greer and Holly Socha Gaughf of Sumter announce the engagement of their son, Andrew Ryan Gaughf of Sumter, to Elizabeth Ellen Stubbs of Greer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Roy Stubbs of Greer. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Clara Clarkson of Greenville and the late Hubert Clarkson, and Mrs. Annette Stubbs of Greenville and the late Kent Stubbs Sr. She graduated from Clemson University in 2013. She is employed by State Farm in Summerville. The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson Gaughf and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Aldelbert Socha. He graduated from Clemson University in 2013. He is employed by Sabine and Waters Forestry Consulting. The wedding is planned for May 9, 2015, at Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Curry Cornelious Dukes of Sumter celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on March 18, 2015. Their three children and their spouses are: Eddie and Beth Dukes and Martha and the late Nelson Cribb, all of Sumter, and Glenn and Angelia Dukes of Georgia. MR., MRS. CURRY C. DUKES The couple has six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dukes is the former Mary Ellen Nunnery of Sumter.
EARLY DEADLINE: The deadline for engagement and weddings to publish on Sunday, April 5, is noon on Wednesday, March 25. There will be no exceptions. Engagement and wedding announcements of local interest are published on Sundays. The normal deadline is noon on the preceding Monday. Engagement and wedding forms may be obtained at The Sumter Item or downloaded from www.theitem. com. For additional information, call (803) 774-1264.
GAUGHF, MISS STUBBS
The couple is registered at Bed Bath and Beyond, www. bedbathandbeyond.com; Belk, www.belk.com; Naomi & Warner, 13 N. Main St.; Sumter Lighting and Home, 135 Wesmark Blvd.; and Galloway & Moseley, 444 N. Guignard Drive.
CENTENARIAN
Elease Felder Walker Elease Felder Walker was born on March 10, 1915, the third of six children born to Mose and Amy Miller Felder. Mrs. Walker attributes her longevity to the fact that she listened to what her parents taught her growing up: to respect her elders and help those in need. This is what she has done throughout her life. She is a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. Her favorite scripture is Exodus 20:12, “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” Mrs. Walker is the widow of Sylvester Walker and resides in Dalzell. Mrs. Walker’s family and
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friends celebrated her birthday on March 14, 2015, at Catchall Masonic Lodge Auditorium.
EDUCATION NEWS Wilson Hall 2 CAROLINA SCHOLARS NAMED Seniors Simmons deHoll and Raines Waggett have been selected as Carolina Scholars by University of South Carolina. This scholarship is the most prestigious bestowed on South Carolina residents, and only 25 students from the state receive this high honor. To be considered, deHoll and Waggett completed an extensive application for USC’s Top Scholars competition. From this pool of applicants the university invited the top 50 scholar candidates, who have exceptional academic records and demonstrated leadership in their school and community, to the Columbia campus for an interview weekend. Last year the Carolina Scholars had an average SAT score of 1488 and an average weighted GPA of 4.86. The scholarship is valued at $40,000 and, when combined with their National Merit Scholarship and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, would pay for the full cost of tuition, room and board for deHoll and Waggett to attend USC.
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR NAMED Senior Tia Richens was awarded the Presidential Scholarship from Columbia College. Valued at $56,000, the scholarship is offered to incoming freshmen who have a minimum SAT score of 1150 and a high grade point average in a challenging curriculum. She also received a $4,000 Columbia College Award and a $4,000 Columbia College Service Award, which is presented to students who have demonstrated outstanding community service and/or church involvement.
58 ATTEND STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL Fifty-eight students participated in the S.C. Independent School Association Music Festival held at University of South Carolina School of Music in Columbia. In individual voice competition, the following students taught by Dr. Laura Ballard, high school chorus teacher, earned ratings of superior: seniors Gigi Moore and Laura-Clare Thevenet and juniors John Ballard, Wells Osteen and Kate Whaley. The following members of the instrumental ensemble, directed by Scott Warren, received superior ratings: freshman Blake Alderson — piano, sophomore Sean Jackson — guitar, seventh-grade student Sarah Jekel — harp and piano, senior John
Manipulative twin won’t get help for chronic alcoholism DEAR ABBY — My twin brother is an alcoholic and homeless. He has never held a job. AlDear Abby though we have driftABIGAIL ed apart, VAN BUREN he still contacts me when he needs money, guilt trips me about not having a place to go, and once even faked a drug overdose to get my attention. I have helped him many times, but he always goes back to his old ways. My heart breaks for him, and the thought of him not having a place to go worries me. I have a family of my own to support and care for. He has shown no gratitude for what I have done to help him, and he insists nobody cares about him. He threatens suicide
Eagle Miles — piano and saxophone, and junior Carl Smeltz — trumpet. Receiving superior ratings for piano performance were the following students: sophomore Banks Burns; eighth-grade students Maggie Ballard, Holly Poag and Katherine Grace Singleton; seventh-grade student Waverly McIver; and fifth-grade students Chanson Bullard, Mary Jones, Lucy Li, Tyler Mahr, Lucy McIver and Ellie Spencer. Earning an excellent rating for piano was freshman Emily Barnes. Directed by Ballard, the upper school chorus received an excellent rating for large vocal ensemble. Lower school music teachers Frankie Eldridge and Jeanne Shaw also accompanied their students to the festival. — Sean Hoskins
Thomas Sumter Academy 2014-15 SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS Overall 1st Place: Sarah Waldrop 2nd Place: Jacob Peckham 3rd Place: Grace Scott Behavioral and Social Sciences 1st Place: Mychelle Harris 2nd Place: Brenda Shelton 3rd Place: Becca Jenkins Biology, Botany, Engineering, Environmental and Zoology 1st Place: Sarah Waldrop and Grace Scott 2nd Place: Kylie Kistler 3rd Place: Kyndall Peckham and Kaitlyn Pollock Chemistry/Team 1st Place: Devin Harwell 2nd Place: Jenna Meadows 3rd Place: Baileigh Harrelson Character Education Award winners for March and April Consistency Award (March) 6th grade: Preston Houser and Adrianna Martin 7th grade: Lauren Scott and Raj Patel 8th grade: Mason Warren and Trey Bolton 9th grade: Carmen Silvester and Liam Miller 10th grade: Matthew Beymer and Bailey Harrelson 11th grade: Luke Reed and Lizzy Lowe 12th grade: Kennedy Roedl and Aubrey Nichols Friendship Award (April) 6th grade: Logan Oxendine and Adrianna Martin 7th grade: Michael Conte and Karleigh Young
and won’t get help for his alcohol abuse. My fiance refuses to allow me to help him anymore. I feel helpless and exhausted. I’m tired of constantly worrying about him and letting him make me feel guilty for the life he has chosen. Other relatives will have nothing to do with him. He refuses getting professional help. Please tell me what to do. Thinking about my womb mate DEAR THINKING — The only person who can divert your brother from his selfdestructive path is himself. Because your attempts at helping him have all failed, recognize that although he refuses getting professional help, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t avail yourself of it. You appear to be a kind, loving and generous sister who has been taken advan-
8th grade: Kayleigh Benenhaley and Tyler Millwood 9th grade: Anna Thomas and Eli Kessinger 10th grade: Karli Hudson and Josh Barnett 11th grade: Megan Hanson and Hunter Jarvis 12th grade: Olympia Coats and Brian Prewitt — Kim Roedl
Sumter Christian School Matthew Marritt has been selected as “Teacher of the Year” at Sumter Christian School for the 2014-15 school year. Marritt received his bachelor of science degree in secondary education (magna cum laude) from Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida. His major was history education, and his second teaching field was business education. He is finishing his fourth year of teaching at Sumter Christian School MARRITT and taught two years in Kingston, Nova Scotia, before coming to Sumter. Marritt teaches all the history courses in grades nine through 12, consumer math, keyboarding and information systems. He is also the sponsor of the yearbook, Bear Tracks. He directs the music in the high school chapel, speaks occasionally in chapel and has been assistant coach of the baseball team for three years. Marritt is from Meaford, Ontario, Canada, and is the son of Don and Lorrie Marritt. He has been married to Miriam Liles Marritt since October 2011. His hobbies include baseball (Blue Jays), hockey (Maple Leafs), hiking, sports statistics, historical and philosophical literature, traveling and world culture. He is a member of Sumter Christian School AAA Booster Club. Marritt sings in the choir for the school’s sponsoring church, Sumter Bible Church. He also sings in the church’s men’s quartet. He and his wife assist in the church nursery. He is the chairman of the Missions Committee at church, teaches Sunday school and works with a group from church in feeding the homeless in Sumter. When asked what he likes best about teaching, he replied, “Watching students grow to appreciate history from a Biblical world view.” As for his philosophy of education, Marritt said, “To impart Biblical wisdom while helping students grow practically and academically.” When colleagues were asked to offer
tage of for a long time, and it may very well take the help of a mental health professional to help you separate from your twin. Please consider it, because the sooner you do, the sooner you will begin to feel better. 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. For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person, order “How to Be Popular.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby, Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.) To order “How to Write Letters for All Occasions,” send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby — Letter Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price.
comments about Marritt, the responses included the following statements, “Matt has a servant’s heart,” “His love for God is evident,” and “He does a lot of behind-the-scenes work that most people don’t ever see.” His wife, who also teaches at SCS, said, “He strives to be diligent, prompt and responsible in all that he does. He is kind and mindful of the needs of others. He seeks out relationships with his students with his quirky sense of humor and his willingness to help them succeed.” His principal says, “Matt uses his time wisely and ensures that the students are getting all they can in the allotted time. He prepares them for college with the knowledge they need as well as the work ethic they need. He demands and expects quality effort and results from his students. The students’ benefits from sitting under his teaching are both current and future.” — Ron Davis
Lee County School District WEST LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Lee Elementary School is celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday during March. The activities scheduled during the month include: retired teachers reading to students, student’s reading challenge, Dr. Seuss scavenger hunt, door decorating contest and a bulletin board competition using the theme, “Oh the places we will go.” On Feb. 27, second-grade students from West Lee Elementary School presented their research on notable blacks in celebration of Black History Month. The people featured in their research were: Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Tuskegee Airmen. The activity offered students the opportunity to increase their knowledge about black history. West Lee Elementary School would like to give a special thanks to Thaddeus C. Dickey for reading to third-grade students on March 2. Dickey is a graduate of Lee County schools and is director of Lee County Parks and Recreation.
LEE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION Lee County Adult Education is offering free classes in GED preparation and testing, diploma, computer readiness, basic literacy, enrichment, Work Keys preparation and testing, Pre-GED, English as a Second Language and family literacy through May 7. Contact Lee County Adult Education at (803) 484-4040 or (803) 4844200 for more information. — Shawnta McKenzie
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