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SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016
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WEDDINGS
Sim-Livingston COLUMBIA — Polly Rankin Sim of Columbia and Joshua Woods Livingston of Sumter were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Anson Ingles Sim Jr. of Columbia, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Rankin Suber Craig of Columbia, the late Dr. Sidney Emmett Morrison Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Anson Ingles Sim Sr. of Long Island, New York. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelor of science in fashion merchandising. She is employed as a sales representative by Republic National Distributing Co. in Columbia. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Vance Livingston Jr. of Sumter, and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Perry Spraberry of Bellefontaine, Mississippi, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Vance Livingston Sr. of Sumter. He graduated from Clemson University with a degree in financial management and from the University of South Carolina with a master’s degree in business administration. He is employed as director of business development by Star Stone Insurance Group in Columbia. The Rev. Dr. Bradley Donald Smith of Eastminster Presbyterian Church officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Christian Markle, bagpiper; and Joshua Evanovich, organist. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a soft lace, form-fitting, strapless gown featuring a sweetheart neckline. She carried a mixture of white and soft pink roses and peonies with a touch of greenery. Ms. Martha McFaddin Sim, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor, with Mrs. Laura Oliphant Williams as
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matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Mary Hodges Burke, Mrs. Kate Hines Burnie, Mrs. Hayden Riley Ellison, Ms. Berkley Raegen Hudgins, Ms. Kelly Jean Marie Jackson, Mrs. Brittany Jones Kolodziej, Mrs. Lindsey Carlberg Livingston, Ms. Anna Quinn Mills, Mrs. Liesel Helms Rescigno and Ms. Catherine Kyle Whisenhunt. Madeline Lewis Livingston, niece of the bridegroom, served as flower girl. The bridegroom’s father, and brother, Carlisle Vance Livingston III, served as best men. Groomsmen were Mr. Stephan Albert Ardis, Mr. Michael Wesley Boozer, Mr. Jason Nicholas Clayton, Mr. Liston Hutchison Guerry, Mr. Jonathan Newton Jussely, Mr. William Ashley Porter, Mr. Brian Martin Weisman and Mr. Joseph Edward Williams. Carlisle Vance Livingston IV, nephew of the bridegroom, served as ring bearer. The bride’s parents held the reception at the South Carolina State Museum. The bridegroom’s parents held the rehearsal party at 300 Senate at Senate’s End. Following a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the couple will reside in Columbia.
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Dr. Dan Kiernan of the University of South Carolina Sumter visited St. Anne School on April 12. Middle school science teacher Rob Carneal invited Kiernan to demonstrate some labs such as the DNA lab that teaches students a little about how forensic scientists match DNA patterns at crime scenes.
SCIENCE FAIR In April, the middle school sent seven students to compete in the statewide science fair for the South Carolina Independent School Association. They brought home four awards. Those awarded were: first in General Science — R. Alan, eighth grade; third in Behavioral Science — B. Davey, seventh grade; third in Environmental Science — K. Lloyd, sixth grade; third in General Science — E. Alan, sixth grade — Dr. Eric M. Reisenauer
Wilson Hall COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS As of May 3, 85 percent of the 61 members of the senior class received merit-based scholarship offers totaling more than $4.7 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. Jiyeon Baek received a Presidential Scholarship from Forest Lake College of Illinois and an International Scholarship from the State University of New York
THE SUMTER ITEM
PINEWOOD — Skyler C. Osborne and Jacob E. Powell, both of Sumter, were united in marriage at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Two Ponds Duck Club. The bride is the daughter of Keith “Buddy” and Regina Osborne, and the granddaughter of Horace and Shirley Roberson and Nina S. Miles-Barnes, all of Sumter. She graduated from Laurence Manning Academy and attends the University of South Carolina Sumter. She is employed by Lucky Corner as a waitress. The bridegroom is the son of Sam and Lisa Hardin of Pinewood and James “Jimbo” and Debbie Powell of Wedgefield, and the grandson of Norman and Lorraine Franklin of Dalzell and Shirley Powell of Florida and the late Edward Powell. He graduated from Lakewood High School. He is employed by Millford Plantation in maintenance and presentation. Pastor Sammy Geddings of Wise Drive Church of
the Nazarene officiated at the ceremony. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a simple but elegant veil and a strapless, A-line ivory satin gown featuring an empire waist, beaded and pearled alencon lace accenting the bodice and hemline, and vertical lace ribbon rows separating the organza inserts the entire length of the cathedral train. She carried a bouquet of blue hydrangeas and babies’ breath. Holleigh Baird served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Tianna Richardson, Olivia Schaller, Jessica Burr, Brittney Vining, Sarah West and Taylor Shields. Junior bridesmaids were Sullivan Beckham and Kylie Osborne. Amelia Long served as flower girl. Gary West served as best man. Groomsmen were John Cochran, Jacob Bergeron, Cory Vining, Mitchell Vining, Eric Long and Oneal Roberson. Junior groomsmen were Cameron Owens and Lane Osborne.
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The bride’s parents held the reception at Two Ponds Duck Club. The bridegroom’s mother and stepfather held the rehearsal party at Two Ponds Duck Club. Following a wedding trip to Asheville, North Carolina, the couple will reside in Sumter. ••• The couple is registered a Belk, www.belk.com; and Walmart, www.walmart.com.
ENGAGEMENT
Hamm-Harvin Mr. and Mrs. Keith Edward Hamm of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Leigh Hamm of Sumter, to Andrew Earls Harvin of Charleston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Thompson Harvin of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Joan Marshall King and the late Mr. Lee Eugene King and the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Hamm, all of Sumter. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor of science degree in exercise science.
at Buffalo, Brent Carraway received an Academic Achievement Award from Presbyterian College, and Alyssa Nether received a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship from Mississippi State University. Katie Scannella received a Founders Scholarship from Anderson University, Mary Paisley Belk and Wells Osteen received a Burger King Scholarship, and Delaney Johnson and Anna Lyles received an Elks Foundation Scholarship. Anna Lyles received a Goat Island Boat Club Scholarship and a United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarship, Edward McMillan received a Sumter Touchdown Club Scholar Athlete Award, and Jake Reaves received an S.C. State Fair Scholarship. Clemson University offered a Freshman Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholarship to Catherine Kelley and Mary Catherine Smith, and it offered Smith a Gateway to Clemson Scholarship. — Sean Hoskins
University of South Carolina Sumter SUMMER CAMPS FOR TWEENS USC Sumter is offering two-week camps for 9- through 14-year-olds this summer: Writing Camp and Science Camp. If you know a budding science genius or writer in training, these camps are a great way to help foster creativity and wonder in your child. Writing Camp will be held June 20-23 on campus. Students will learn the basics of fiction writing, including generating ideas, description, characterization, plotting, finding your voice, constructing dialogue, setting and imagery. They will practice writing with impromptu creative writing exercises and examine well-written beginnings, middles, and endings. Revision sessions will be held in order to teach constructive criticism and critique. Writing Camp is taught by Leah Kiernan, a teacher with 11 years of English, language arts and literature teaching experience. Science Camp will be held July 5-8. Students in this camp will explore human biology, environmental science, biochemistry and physics. Students will conduct scientific experiments and explore the environment in which we live. Science Camp is taught by Dr. Dan Kiernan, biology instructor at USC Sumter. Dr. Kiernan is a published research scientist with a bachelor of arts in biology, a master of science in biology, and a PhD in science education. Each camp costs $70. To register by
She is employed as an instructor by Miss Libby’s School of Dance and Gymnastics. The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Steve Earls of Blacksburg and the late Dr. and Mrs. Harry Thornton Harvin of Sumter. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. He is employed as an account executive by Blackbaud, Inc. The wedding is planned MISS HAMM for Sept. 17, 2016, at Belin Chapel, Murrells Inlet.
phone with credit card, call (803) 9383793 or (803) 938-3795, or by mail: USC Sumter Continuing Education, 200 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150.
BUSINESS STUDENTS INDUCTED The following USC Aiken at Sumter students have been inducted as a lifetime members of Beta Gamma Sigma: Lamontreal Giles, Lauren Newman and Lawrence Priest, all of Sumter. Beta Gamma Sigma is the premier honor society recognizing business excellence. — AC Sullivan
Sumter School District DUKE TIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED The Duke TIP Seventh Grade Talent Search identifies academic strength, develops abilities and interests and celebrates achievement at a crucial time when students are forming their identities and looking ahead to the future. Eligible seventh-graders may register to take either the ACT or SAT. These students are identified as Duke TIP because of a high qualifying score on a recent grade-level test. Duke TIP students from Alice Drive Middle are Marcus Berrette, Kai Buffalo, Kay Bunch, Emma Chapman, Madelyn Jordan, Hayden Kirkhart, Jada Kirkland, Ashauna Leverette, Nicholas Macedo, Gabriella Perales, Anne Jackson Scott and Hannah Young. From Ebenezer Middle School, Duke TIP students are Erika Daunheimer and Kaylan Sanders. From Bates Middle, honored students are Ragin Belser, William Hayes, Maiya Lint and Kamarii Walters. From Hillcrest Middle School, the students are Taylor Bynum, Aaron Cummings, Lauren Hilliard and Hadiyah Lucien. From Furman Middle, Duke TIP recognized Seth Eaves, Deven Gudenau, Jake Hudson and Jordan Thompson. From Chestnut Oaks Middle School, the students were Nicholas Bailey, Kayonna Baxter, Jalani Hayward, Robert Jones, Abbigail Lamb, Secilia Larios Vicente, Damien Leaf, Zayd Lipscomb, Chydera Mathis, Ariel Rivera III and Dasia Washington. Of those invited to participate in the program, the following students qualified and were invited to attend the state recognition ceremony: Kay Bunch, Jada Kirkland, Gabriella Perales and Hannah Young from Alice Drive Middle; Taylor Bynum and Hadiyah Lucien from Hillcrest; and Jake Hudson and Jordan Thompson from Furman. Gabriella Perales was also invited to the Duke TIP Grand Recognition cere-
mony at Duke University. This is an honor awarded to only about three percent of Talent Search participants. All participants receive information on Duke TIP’s wide range of educational programs. Those who meet the qualifying score criteria also received information on Duke TIP’s renowned summer programs. Qualifying for the Academy for Summer Studies are Jada Kirkland, Hannah Young, Hadiyah Lucien and Jordan Thompson. Participants for the Center for Summer Studies are Gabriella Perales, Taylor Bynum and Jake Hudson. Duke TIP also sponsors a talent search for fourth- through sixth-graders. Eligibility for participation is an honor which requires exceptional academic ability. Students chosen were sixth-grader Michaela O’Neal, Alice Drive Middle; Nicki Hazuda, Max Ringer, Marshall Saunders and Holden Trimnal, fourthgraders, and William Luzzi, Julianna Valcourt and Madison White, fifthgraders, from Alice Drive Elementary School. Crosswell Drive Elementary fourthgraders honored were Aniya Bernardez, Josiah Blanding, Kenya Davis, Shanya Goodman and Rebecca Laws; fifth-graders were Makayla Delay, Simeon He, Jordan Howard, Sheriyah Hicks, Jasmine McCoy, Frederick McCray, Jermir Mckenzie, Blakelyn Pearson, Ethan Rogers, Franklin Webb Jr. and Cedric Williams. Kingsbury Elementary School fourth-graders were Jeyada Atkins, Railey Champion, Mikeveione Dennis and Ravon Harris. From Lemira, fifthgrader Christian Davis was selected. From Wilder Elementary, fourth-graders Laura Morris and Aniyan Nelson joined fifth-graders Courtney Blanding, Addyson Bowersock, Terryous Moore, and Jacob Reynolds. Honored from Willow Drive Elementary School students were Amia James and Cloey Miller, fourth grade, and Corey Johnston, fifth grade. Sixth-graders from Chestnut Oaks Middle were Auntrell Davenport, Elvira Gutierrez Laros, Jada Hearrell, Thomasa Larios Ortiz, Paris Ramsey, Esmeralda Sanchez, Dashaun Spikes, Isaiah Thomas, Jacob Tindall and Kalayah White.
ROTC UNITS HONORED Air Force Junior ROTC units from all three Sumter School District high schools, which are Crestwood, Lakewood and Sumter high, have
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