EDUCATION
SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013
Central Carolina Technical College ‘WHO’S WHO’ HONORS 127 STUDENTS
The 2013 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges” will include names of 127 students from Central Carolina Technical College who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders. Campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory have included the names of these students based on their academic achievement, service to community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. Students from CCTC named this year are: Lisa Alexander, Shelly Avins, Jeremy Baker, Michelle Barkley, Kevin Barkley, Joshua Barrineau, Melissa Beach, Brian Bell, Sheril Benton, George Berg, Lillie Bernard, Mandy Boatright, Mattie Bonner, Zebad Bost, Kenni Branham, Debra Branham, Glenn Brown, Cassie Brownlee, Charmaine Brunson, Jelesia Brunson, Justin Bryant, Jennifer Butler, Lola Calandra, Deborah Cassidy, Salley Caughman, Cynthia Childers, Michael Clark, Tonya Coffey, Rebeca Crandall, Jackie Dennis, Jonathan Driggers, Rachel Edwards, James Eidson, Lorinda Elliott, Kiana Elliott, Sara Emory, Lois Fedd, Angela Ferrell, Scott French, Joshua Geddings, Cody George, Angelicia Gibson, Ronda Gibson, Doreen Hance, Kenya Harper, Sally Harper, Anna Hatcher, Tara Haynes, Ella Hinson, Karen Holladay, Laverne Houston, Maresa Hudson, Timothy Hughes, Randall Ingham, Jasmine Ingram, Shannon Jacobs, Alan Johnson, Debra JohnsonHunter, Joseph Keller, Georganne Kirven, Tina Lamothe, Jessi Lawrence, Bradley Lewis, Michelle Light, Michael Maggard, Erica McBride, Jonathan McClinton, Wendy McDonald, Stephanie McLaughlin, Heather McLeod, Stacy McLeod, Shana McNelly, Heidi Mead, Douglas Medley, Jeanette Milline, Kristin Montoya, Melisa Myers, Tanisha Myers, Christina Newton, Amber Nixon, Jeremy Nott, Rebecca Nott, Lisa Outlaw, Jon Palmer, Anastasia Parker, Marina Parker, Tracie Phillips, John Ponti, Velma Price, Michael Privette, Ruth Ramos, Bradley Riley, Robert Robertson, Paula Robinson-Lovin, Dylan Ross, Susan Sanders, David Sieger, Michelle Simmons, Qanard Singleton, Latise Smalls, Catherine Smith, Wilma Solis, Anna Somcheen, Veronica Stabler, Lisa Stirewalt, Edward Storch, Michael Strange, Albert Strickland, Alma Stukes, Robert Sutherland, Latesha Swindall, Veronica Thomas, Karen Tolliver, Jonathan Torpey, Ashley Trivett, Robert Turner, Stephanie Valcourt, Raymond Villa-Ignacio, Ellis Wallace, Michele Washington, Lesley Watson, Patrell White, Julie Wilkins, Ginesta Williams, April Wilson, Shannon Young, and Bethany Zachary. — Neal A. Crotts
Thomas Sumter Academy TOP HONORS ANNOUNCED
Senior Matthew Ryan Mitchum has been named valedictorian and senior Joseph Albert Prewitt as salutatorian for the Class of 2013. Mitchum plans to study biomedical engineering at Wofford College. He is the son of Mike and Cherie Mitchum of Sumter. Prewitt plans to attend Clemson University where he will begin the path for an engineering degree. He is the son of Russell and Pamela Prewitt of Camden. JUNIOR MARSHALS
The eight students with the highest academic averages in their junior class have been selected to serve as honor marshals during the graduation events in May. The students are Kim Boswell, Mary Margaret Green, Michal Hoge, Julia Law, Drake McCormick, Chelsea Pastore, Priya Patel and Annie Willetts. STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ELECTIONS
Student Council Executive Council elections were held and the slate of officers for next year’s student council are Drake McCormick, president; Christopher White, vice president; Sara Jackson, secretary; Michal Hoge, treasurer; and Sydney Long as general member representative. — Jennifer Cain
Westside Christian Academy WARRIORS NAMED
The Westside Christian Academy Warriors of the Week were recognized during chapel service on April 25, highlighting the character quality of tolerance. The elementary warrior was Cody Peyton; middle school warrior, Jessica Basso; and “Wee” Warrior, 3K student Milana Berg. On May 2, the character quality was determination. The elementary warrior was Emily Dreher; middle school warrior, Christopher Berard; and “Wee” warrior, Gabe Fierro. On April 18,
the elementary warrior of the week was Allison McElveen. Westside Christian Academy also recognized Celeste Allemond as Staff Member of the Week. The award is voted on by parents and students throughout the week. DATES TO REMEMBER
The yearly talent show will be held Friday in the gym. The kindergarten graduation will be May 24 in the sanctuary, and eighth-grade graduation and the awards ceremony will be held during the last chapel of the year on May 22. The last day of school is May 23. Registration for current students is ongoing. The open registration has begun for families interested in attending Westside. Space is limited. Families interested in a tour can call WCA at (803) 775-4406. — Crystal Hicks
Wilson Hall NINE PALMETTO FELLOWS NAMED
The following seniors are eligible to receive the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship administered by the S.C. Commission on Higher Education: David Bradham, Zak Brady, Justin DuRant, Shane King, Paige Leighton, Mary Francis Newman, Tyler Pannell, Sam Umbaugh and Nick Wrobel. This merit-based scholarship program was established to recognize the most academically talented high school seniors in the state. Palmetto Fellows may receive up to $6,700 for their freshman year and up to $7,500 for the sophomore, junior and senior years. To be eligible students must meet one of the following two sets of requirements: minimum score of 1200 on the SAT by November, a minimum GPA of 3.5 at the end of the junior year, and rank in the top six-percent of the class at the end of the sophomore or junior year; or a minimum 1400 on the SAT by November and a minimum GPA of 4.0 by the end of the junior year. SHAW WLTX PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior Anne-Davis Shaw, a member of the crosscountry and track teams, was named the WLTX News 19 Player of the Week on May 1. For this program, News 19 honors exceptional high school seniors who participate in varsity sports, maintain a high GPA and are outstanding citizens in the community. Area coaches send letters to News 19 recommending their student athletes. News 19 Sports presents each winner with a letter jacket and a plaque. The student is then featured in a 30-second promotional announcement that airs for one week. MAY KING & QUEEN
Seniors Adam Smith and Savannah Palm were crowned the May King and Queen at the 40th annual May Day celebration. Other members of the senior court were Kyle Duffy, Tyler Pannell, Katrina Salzer and Cori Stroebel. Senior members of the court were elected by the 12th grade, and grades nine-12 elected the king and queen. Held in the Nash Student Center on May 2, the program began with the presentation of the court that included representatives from grades one-12, followed by the traditional May Pole Dance by fifth-graders. The program, with the theme of “Barons on Broadway,” concluded with a musical production performed by students from grades one-12. Sponsored by the PTO, Gretchen Meyers was the chairman of the event, and Suzy Gunn was the cochairman. The lower school music teachers are Frankie Eldridge and Jeanne Shaw. SEVENTH-GRADE TRIP
The seventh grade went on the 21st annual trip to Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island near Charleston on May 6-8. At this educational camp students learned about the ecosystem while having fun seining for shrimp and crabbing, as well as hunting for shells in the Botany Bay estuary. The group also learned the value of cooperation through a variety of teambuilding exercises such as a low ropes course. The trip, which was organized by Sheri Singleton, was taken in conjunction with the Life Science class she teaches. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
As of May 2, 90 percent of the 67 members of the senior class received merit-based scholarship offers totaling more than $3.7 million to a four-year college or university. The following is a partial list of scholarship recipients compiled from information submitted to the college counselor, Diane Richardson. The University of South Carolina offered an Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship to Amanda Armfield and Edel Barrett, a College of Engineering and Computing Scholarship to Kevin Kim, and a Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math Scholarship to Mary Francis Newman. Clemson University awarded a Palmetto Pact Scholarship to David Bradham, Zak Brady and Tyler Pannell, and Wofford College offered a Merit Scholarship to Mary Kennon Arscott and Katrina Salzer. Belmont University offered an academic scholarship to Lowndes Commander, the University of Kentucky awarded a Provost Scholarship to Justin DuRant and Sam Umbaugh, and Wilson College offered a Faculty Scholarship to Jordain Edmondson. — Sean Hoskins
Clarendon School District 1 SUMMERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Kindergarten and first-frade students at Summerton Early Childhood Center visited Florence on May 2 and 3. Firstgrade students visited Ebenezer Park and Magnolia Mall. Students observed and drew a map of the playground before playing. Then they strolled through Magnolia Mall and viewed the mall map. The day ended with lunch at Golden Corral. Kindergarten students visited Ovis Farms on Friday. They dodged showers to pet various farm animals, take a hayride and get a lesson in sheepherding. Students were fascinated by the process of milking. SCOTT’S BRANCH MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL
On April 27, members of the Artistically Gifted and Talented Program at Scott’s Branch High School participated in the 34th Annual Striped Bass Festival Student Art Competition. The following students were recipients of awards: Senior Ethel Canty, first place / Best of Show; 10th-grader Sherelle Tindal, Excellence; and 10th-grader Stacie Martin, Excellence. Art instructor Tarleton Blackwell congratulates all of the art students for their hard work and dedication: Sherelle Tindal, Teena Wilder, Ethel Canty, Samuel Murray, Brittany Nelson, Brianna Brunson, Altariq Felder, RayQuan Georgia, Jessica Green, Deja Junious, Ladoshia Sinkler, Brittany Nelson, India McBride, Devin Williams, Teena Wilder, Maleak Dorsey, Brittany Pearson, Jessica Green, Trent Lincoln and Stacie Martin — Beverly Spry
THE ITEM
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Creed Speaking, which is the recitation of a five-paragraph creed from memory and answering questions about the topic. Dallas Wit placed second in Prepared Public Speaking with a sevenminute speech titled “Cicada’s, Mother Nature’s Sleeping Beauty.” Sims, Keys and Wit now advance to the State FFA Public Speaking Competition held at Clemson University in June. BATES BAND EXCELS
Bates band students participated in the S.C. Band Directors’ Association Solo and Ensemble Festival on April 27 at West Florence High School. Bates students entered 28 events in the festival and came away with 21 Superior ratings, which is the highest rating one can earn, and seven Excellent ratings, the second highest rating. Superior ratings were earned by Julius DeMunn, Ayana English and Robert Lewis, clarinet solo; Tayvian Gass, alto sax solo; Myson James, Zack Kelly, Ramon Spears, Perrin Thompson and Jordan Vandevander, trumpet solo; Tony Bridges and Zachary Thames, trombone solo; Carmen Blake, Christina Boozer, Joy Dukes and Angel English, clarinet solo; Jeremy Palmer, French horn solo; Keirria McKelvie and Jillian Vanderpool, flute solo; Marcus Phillips, snare drum solo; Joseph Palmer, tuba solo; and Ayana English and Angel English, clarinet duet. Excellent ratings were earned by Taylon Anderson, Eliza Norman, Hannah O’Brien and Sonny Ponce, alto sax solo; Kate Norman, clarinet solo; Kerrion Ramsey and Joseph Palmer, trumpet/ tuba duet; and Joy Dukes, Keirria McKelvie, Kate Norman and Jillian Vanderpool, woodwind quartet. In addition, the Bates band program has received the SCBDA’s Outstanding Performance Award for the 28th year. This award recognizes middle and high school band programs for their achievements throughout the year. The band earned points toward the award based on the students’ participation in Region and All-State band, Concert Festival and Solo and Ensemble. This is the most prestigious award the Association of Band Directors gives. The Bates Band program is directed by Sean Hackett.
Sumter School District DELAINE ELEMENTARY RECEIVES GIFT JUNIOR SCHOLARS NAMED
Forty Sumter School District eighthgrade students have been named South Carolina Junior Scholars. They are: from Alice Drive Middle School — Daniel Bailey, Brady Black, Diamond Cornett, Autumn Green, MaKayla Hoggard, Isabel Houck, Garrett Jordan, Britanny Lee, Daviyon McDaniel, Austin McDuffie, Danielle Morris, Damien Ramirez-Stacy and Josiah Walter; from Bates Middle School — Hannah Bettencoart, Kwajo Boateng, Alana Clabeaux, Zachary Delaney, Emily Elrod, Christopher Flippin, Tyren Horace, Amber Monarch, Julian Nauenburg, William Nobles, Taylor Sandifer, Tabitha Simonson and Tiana Wilder; from Furman Middle School — Tyler Burke, Christian Compton, Kevin Cooper, William Cromer, Karli Fletcher, John Geddings, Caitlyn Greenwood, Triston Hall and Jillian Harrison; and from Hillcrest Middle School — Keith Collins, Asia Conyers, Clarissa Granke, Johnathan Kovarna and Arianna Wade. The S.C. Junior Scholars Program was developed by the S.C. Department of Education during the 1985-86 school year to identify eighth grade students with exceptional academic talent and to develop strategies for inclusion into special programs. Students who qualify for this special recognition will be recognized in local award ceremonies, receive an Award of Merit certificate from the South Carolina Department of Education, and may be invited to attend summer opportunities at participating South Carolina colleges and universities. Once identified, students who score 50 or higher on the PSAT in verbal, math, or writing will be identified as Junior Scholars, or students who participated in Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) during their seventh-grade year, who met the eligibility requirements as outlined by that program, and were identified and recognized by Duke TIP at the State Recognition or Grand Recognition ceremony will be identified as Junior Scholars.
F.J. DeLaine Elementary School received several thousand dollars from the alumni of DeLaine and community members to landscape the area around the school. District Grounds Supervisor Frank Jenkins and a crew of his men have planted dogwoods, tea olives, weeping willows, azaleas, Leyland cypress, crepe myrtles, day lilies, nandinas, red buds, hydrangeas and more. The donation for the landscaping is in memory of the namesake and first principal of the school, F.J. DeLaine. A plaque has been placed in the school in appreciation of the donation. RELAY FOR LIFE SCHEDULED
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event will be held at the Crolley Memorial Stadium, located at Hillcrest Middle School, on Friday. Teams from all over the county will be participating, and many of the Sumter School District schools and the district office will have a team. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Friday and will end at 7 a.m. on Saturday. Persons who wish to donate to the school district’s Relay effort are asked to contact their favorite Sumter School District school or the district office. For further information or to make a donation, contact Mary Sheridan at (803) 4696900, extension 103. FREE MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS SLATED
Every year, many of the school’s band and choruses have concerts in the spring before the close of school. This year is no exception. This week, the Lakewood High School Chamber and Concert choirs, the ladies’ ensemble, and the combined Crestwood and Lakewood show choir will perform on Tuesday in the Lakewood Fine Arts center at 7 p.m. On Thursday, the Alice Drive Middle band and chorus will host a concert in the gym at 6 p.m., and the Lakewood High School band will have its end of the year production in the fine arts center at 6:30 p.m. All performances are free and open to the public.
LAKEWOOD FFA CHAPTER
SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET
The Lakewood FFA Chapter excelled in the District Public Speaking Competition held May 2. Three students won in their category. Randi Sims placed first in Extemporaneous Public Speaking. Sims drew three topics out of a hat and had 30 minutes to write a four- to six-minute speech on one of the three topics. Matthew Keyes placed second in
The Sumter School District board of trustees will meet on Monday at Manchester Elementary School, 200 E. Clark St. in Pinewood. Executive session will be held at 6 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 6:45 p.m. All persons who wish to participate in public participation are asked to sign up in the lobby between 6 and 6:45 p.m. — Mary B. Sheridan