Senior Wall 2020

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MAY 30-31, 2020

2020 SENIOR WALL

THE SUMTER ITEM

The Senior Wall Class of C2

2020

2020 graduates in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties

Presented by

Lakewood High School

Crestwood High School Sumter High School Other Public and Private Schools in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee

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LAKEWOOD HIGH Graduates

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Allie Marie Broadway Plans to go to CCTC to study nursing.

Jasmine Anderson During my four years at Lakewood, I’ve been a part of five clubs and been a Lakewood cheerleader for three years. I plan on attending USC Sumter in the fall on a full ride and then transferring to USC Columbia to finish pursuing my career in becoming a registered nurse.

Hope Rhems I am the SGA student body president and a part of National Honors Society, National Technical Honors Society, FBLA, and Mu Alpha Theta. I sing in my church, and I take ballet, tap and jazz. I participated in the AKA Cotillion and won most talented and miss congeniality. I plan to go to Central Carolina for two years to get my RN then go to Francis Marion to get my bachelor’s degree in nursing. I also plan to get my master’s in nursing to become a midwife.

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Shannon Blackmon

Tyreece Greene

Christopher Klee Jr.

Linsey Renee Hardee

CATE completer, plans to go to college for elementary education and child development.

I participated in the Lakewood marching band for 4 years, I joined the Teacher Cadet program, I’ve been in the high school kappa league organization for 3 years, and I also participated in track.

Christopher plans to attend Central Carolina Technical College.

Linsey is an all honor and dual enrollment student.

She is a part of Mu Alpha Theta, NTHS and FBLA. Linsey is a Teacher Cadet and partnered with Pocalla Elementary for her field experience. She has been a Lakewood cheerleader for the past four years and is the captain of the varsity team this year.

Linsey plans to attend Horry Georgetown Tech in the fall to study and become a diagnostic medical sonographer.

Nina Howell

Kylie Edwards Kylie Edwards is a senior at Lakewood HS where she is ranked 13th out of 223 kids in her class.

She has a 4.47 GPA and is also in the Early College program at USC Sumter in which she will graduate with her Associates of Arts degree in May. Kylie is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and National Technical Honor Society. Kylie has been a member of the Lady Gators softball team for the past 6 years as well as played travel softball for the past 4 years. Kylie works part time at ChickFil-A while still playing softball and maintaining her excellent academic record. Kylie has been accepted to several colleges but has decided to pursue her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy at Wingate University where she plans on playing softball for the Lady Bulldogs.

After completing her BA, Kylie plans on going to Charleston Southern University to obtain her Master’s Degree in Athletic Training/Physical Therapy. After graduation, Kylie plans to work as an athletic trainer/ physical therapist for sports teams.

SavanaGrace A. Trimnal SavanaGrace plans to attend CCTC in the fall and major in welding.

I´ve been a member of Lakewood High School´s honors chorus for the past two years. I have received the All District Honors Chorus medallion and received various certificates of achievements for A/B honor roll each year since ninth grade to present.

Following high school graduation, I plan to get a degree in education with concentration in special education and early childhood education.

Ja’Quez M Jennings Plans to join the United States Air Force and further his education in college majoring in mechanical / architectural engineering.

Brynn Rearden Early College Program USC-Sumter LHS softball and volleyball manager Will attend USC-Beaufort in the fall to study elementary education.

Tyler Carraher Teacher cadet, captain of soccer team, All region player award.

Plans to attend USC Sumter.

Participated in JROTC and was a member of NHS. Plans to enter the USAF after graduating.

Graduating from Lakewood High School with honors and 12 college credits hours. I am in mu alpha theta and part of the Teacher Cadet program. I played varsity volleyball my senior year and soccer for Lakewood for six years. I was also varsity captain for three of those years. I was awarded a USC Sumter Scholarship where I plan to major in elementary education and plan to become a teacher. I was also given a scholarship to play college soccer at USC Sumter.

Ian Morris

Shontae Maple

LHS baseball team for five years, and he will be entering the workforce after graduation.

Throughout my four years at Lakewood, I participated in various groups.

I was a trumpet player in the LHS marching band. I played on the junior varsity and varsity basketball teams as a small forward, and I ran the 200 and 400 meter dash. As a participant in the LHS Scholarship Pageant, I won Miss Personality as well as first runner up. I was a member of FBLA and NTHS. I am also a CATE completer. Lastly, I participated in the LHS cheer team.

In the fall, I will be attending Claflin University to study history.

Kim McFarland Plans to join the United States Army. I accomplished graduating.

Emily Marie Cadena

Emily Love Moser

Michael W. Poole Jr. Braxton Turner

Nevaeh Shanea Hardy Nevaeh S. Hardy is a part of Lakewood High School Emerging Leaders, Air Firce JROTC; graduating with a 4.0 GPA and will be attending USC Beaufort in the fall. Let’s go Sandsharks! #foreveragator!!!

Braxton is a dual enrollment student. He played on the football and soccer teams. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Future Business Leaders of America and Future Farmers of America.

Braxton plans to attend college in the fall.

Michael was a part of National Honor Society and will be graduating with honors and also graduating with an associates degree from USC Sumter.

He has been accepted to USC Columbia to continue his college journey!

Ansley Newman Stanley Nicholas Boatright Justin Doby Wrestled and played soccer.

I plan on going the Army for cyber security.

Stanley is a member of the Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, JROTC, LHS varsity football and wrestling team and track & field.

He will be continuing his education on and off the field at North Greenville University majoring in mechanical engineering.

Ansley is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Technical National Honor Society and National Society of High School Scholars.

She played volleyball and softball for Lakewood.

She is in the Early College program and will also be graduating USC Sumter with an associates of arts degree. She plans to pursue a bachelors in nursing and business degree.

Christopher Baxley II Varsity baseball four years, Auto Body.

Christopher “Kris” Joseph Horne I’m the president of the National Honor Society and manager of the Lakewood varsity boys soccer team, as well as a member of Mu Alpha Theta and Teacher Cadets. I was given the Golden Apple Award in January of this year, and as an honors student, I have one of the highest GPAs Lakewood has to offer. I hope to major in computer engineering at Clemson University.

Maggie Sanderson Played Lakewood volleyball for 6 years, a part of the Student Athletic Training Program, is attending Erskine College in the fall and majoring in athletic training.

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Jazmin McCoy

Kenyon is an honors student at Crestwood High School. He also was a dual enrollee at CCTC. He has maintained honor roll status throughout his high school career. During his time at Crestwood, he participated in band and other clubs. Kenyon was accepted to his top three picks for colleges: USC Columbia, Clemson and Coastal Carolina. Kenyon chose his #1 pick and will be attending USC Columbia in the fall, studying mechanical engineering.

Jazmin is graduating from Crestwood High School and will be attending Francis Marion University in the fall.

Kailyn Weber

Christopher Allan Fostervold Jr. Chris graduated early but is walking with his class.

He is employed and helps take care of his siblings.

He has intentions of joining the military.

Kailyn is a senior at Crestwood High School and early college graduate from USC Sumter. She is co-captain of the varsity cheer squad, pitcher for the softball team, Teacher Cadet and vice president of service learning projects for National Honors Society. After graduation, Kailyn plans to attend Charlestom Southern University, majoring in early childhood education.We are so proud of all of her accomplishments!

Ezekiel D. Simmons Jr. He played the snare drums in band. He plans to enlist in the Army after graduation.

Madison Gay Co-captain of the varsity cheer squad, NHS member and honors graduate.

Plans to attend Charleston Southern University and major in kinesiology with a minor in criminal justice.

Miranda Johnson

Crestwood High School football team.

After graduation, I will attend Central Carolina Technical College, majoring in welding.

Miranda has earned the USC Scholar Award, the All A Honor Roll and she’s also a National Honor Society Member. She has future plans to attend college in the Fall.

Edward L. Lucky Jr. Edward plans to continue his education at Central Carolina Technical College in the fall.

Sylvia Zaragoza Charles Grant

Jonathon Waddell Damien Thomas Grooms

Maron Mellerson

USC Sumter Early College.

Joining the workforce.

Charles played football and was president of FBLA at Crestwood. He was in the early college program at USC Sumter and will graduate with his high school diploma and associates degree. He plans on attending Lander University to study physical therapy.

FFA Member. CATE completer x2. Will attend Central Carolina in the fall. Plan to transfer to Clemson after two years.

FFA: CHS Chapter President

Dylan Palumbo Dylan is graduating from Crestwood High. He is also an Early College graduate from the University of South Carolina at Sumter earning his associates. He will attend Clemson University where he will study to be a veterinary zoologist.

His activities include: cross country, soccer and JROTC. Dylan is also big brother to Conner and Zadra who love and will miss him when he leaves for Clemson. His parents are extremely proud of him and pray for him at his future endeavors wherever God takes him.

God Bless you, Dylan!

Jade Partin

Future Plans: Central Carolina Technical College with transfer to Clemson University

Dana K. Green

She plans to go into the workforce after graduation.

For a period, Dana was in band and ROTC. He is aspiring to join the military but will go where his passion leads him.

Major: Natural Resource Management

Dynasia Jackson Crestwood High School graduate with a GPA of 3.6 and a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. A part of the varsity girls Basketball team and has committed to Columbia College to continue playing basketball at the next level and pursue a degree in exercise science.

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Kenyon Moody

MAY 30-31, 2020

Savannah Paugh Savannah graduated from Crestwood High. She’s a member of the AFJROTC Drill Team, was on the varsity cheer team and goalie for varsity girls soccer team. She plans to attend CCTC for two years then transfer everything up to Fairmont State University in West Virginia to major in criminal justice.

ABOUT THIS SPECIAL SECTION High school seniors got robbed of a lot of final moments by the coronavirus. Prom, final sports seasons, the graduation they grew up expecting. We wanted to honor them and the hard work they’ve put in that has brought them to this moment. So, we’ve been asking seniors and their parents to submit photos and to tell us about their next steps and highlights from high school. We have them posted on a digital Senior Wall atTheItem.com and we are now putting them in the paper. This does not represent every high school graduate and may not be everyone who submitted their photo online. To view the Senior Wall online or submit your or your student’s photo, go to www.TheItem.com/2020graduates.

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SUMTER HIGH Graduates

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Braelynn M Durham

Abbie Mason Abbie is part of the Starfish Club, National Honor Society and is dedicated to assisting the Special Needs Department. She has maintained a 4.9 GPA while attending three high schools in four years.

She will be attending USC Sumter in the fall as a USC Sumter Scholar and plans on majoring in forensic science.

Abby Hoshour Abby is sixth in her class of 467 students with a 4.99 GPA. She will graduate an honors grad at Sumter High. In high school, she has taken all honors, AP and dual enrollment classes. At Sumter High, Abby is a senator in Student Government and is involved in National Honors Society. She has swam for the Sumter High varsity swim team for the past six years.

She was captain on the team the past two years and was able to make it to state every year. At the state meet this year, she placed eighth in the state in the 100 fly for 5A. She is continuing her swimming career at Wingate University, majoring in nursing.

Anthony “Tony” Dinkins-McCall Tony Dinkins-McCall is a Sumter High early graduate. He is currently enrolled to play D1 football on a full scholarship at Georgia Southern University where he is majoring in computer engineering. He was a three year varsity football player where he played as a starting slot receiver and running back. He also was a varsity track and field member since the eighth grade where he has made it and placed in the state finals all four years; winning 2nd runner up the last two season for the 4*100 relay. He also holds one of the high jump records for the school.

Tony is very active in his community and loves giving back to the younger generation. He is a teen mentor with the 21st Century Kids Klub and has participated in the Walk Against Domestic Violence, Heart Walk and feeding the community.

Congratulations to him and all of the Class of 2020 Job well done!

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Adam Mcknight Adam plans to attend Central Carolina where he plans to do welding.

Jacob Nesbitt

I did Colorguard for three years. I am a part of the AVID honors program.

Made the honor roll for the past three years. I’m continuing my education at USC Spartanburg.

Arsalan Baig Arsalan has done drama club, mock trials and book club. While doing drama club, he has attained the title of thespian and has been involved with a lot of shows. His plans for the future are to attend College of Charleston as a chemistry major.

Arianna N. Parker

Arianna is a Sumter High IB student with a 4.7 GPA. She is a former Sumter High percussionist and a member of the Beta Club and National Junior Honor Society. She believes in giving back, having helped organize the 2019 Walk Against Domestic Violence. She also participates in the Heart Walk and Relay for Life each year. She is also active in her church as part of the Youth Ambassadors for Christ, the youth choir, NFC D.I.V.A.S and Senior Care Ministry.

After graduating, she plans to attend college.

Although she has been accepted to University of South Carolina, Coastal Carolina, Claflin and Winthrop University, she has decided to attend the College of Charleston in the fall. She plans to major in business and marketing with the hope of developing a new makeup collection for women of color.

Jacob is graduating from Sumter High School and from the Career and Tech Center. He always dreamed of becoming a welder after school. His hard work and determination has paid off. He is now certified and hopes to begin living his dream very soon.

Camesha & Emanuel Robertson Camesha: Sumter High Concert Choir; State Vice President for FCCLA via Sumter Career and Technology Center; Miss Blue Revue 2020 Emanuel: Sumter High Football, FBLA, Alpha Male Institute mentoring program, National Honor Society.

The twins (Camesha and Emanuel) will both attend Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC. Camesha plans to major in political science and become an aspiring attorney.

Emanuel plans to major in education to become an educator.

Cameron will be graduating with a 4.4 GPA as an honors graduate in the top 5% of her class. She was a member of the cheer team for three years, serving as a co-captain during her junior year. This year, Cameron joined Sumter High’s tennis team and earned a tennis scholarship at USC Sumter as a first-year player. She has also played the violin since the age of 11 and has represented the Sumter High orchestra program, one of the top ensembles in the state, all four years at SHS. Cameron is also a member of National Honor Society, a student leader for Sumter Younglife and attends Christ Community Church. While remaining active in school and church groups, Cameron also has two part-time jobs working as a hostess at a local restaurant and a babysitter. Cameron plans on attending the University of South Carolina Sumter for two years and will later transfer to USC Columbia or Anderson University to study for her bachelors in nursing.

Donté Elijah Coleman.

He is ranked 29 out of 467 seniors holding a 4.63 GPA, 2nd year National Honor’s Society and holds the parliamentarian chair, four year Student Government (has held VP, several committed and current District 2 State Chairman), one year JV & three year varsity middle linebacker, wrestler one year, 2nd year Tennis 2019 Prom Prince, this year Homecoming King, held down two different part time jobs over the last 2.5 years, dual enrollment student CTCC, CATE Completer, 2019 Boys State participant, two year yearbook staff, Mr. Photogenic and Voted Best All Around. Donté truly loves his school and loved to promote school spirit through Student Government. He is a military kid who came to SC six years ago and made a GREAT name for himself, our family and his community. Donté was offered a preferred walk on for football to Middle Tennessee State University. Thank you for honoring our students.

Jackson Hoshour

Da’Nia Imante’ Conyers Barrett Conner Barrett has played football for two years, ran track for two years and played soccer for two years. He has lettered for all his sports, and he is an honors student. He has been accepted into the Central Carolina Scholars Program for his academic success. He is attending Central Carolina in the fall and plans to major in environmental engineering.

Darrell Brathwaite I am Darrell Brathwaite.

I am 18 years old and the oldest with three more siblings. I currently have a 4.3 GPA and have been an honor roll student my entire academic life, an honors student, an AVID student and an International Baccalaureate student. I am a junior ambassador for the City of Sumter through the pilot class of USC Sumter’s Emerging Leaders Program. I played JV and varsity football. I was a varsity track team member and weightlifter.

I have chosen Voorhees College who offered me a full academic ride plus extra grants and scholarships. I plan to study forensic science and also plan to enter Air Force Reserves. I hope it leads to stable career and am also considering the military after college.

Donté Coleman

Cameron Jackson

Played soccer for the Sumter High varsity team. Also has received an award every year from playing soccer. Is in the Career and Tech Center, taking intro to manufacturing. He looks forward, too, to continuing his learning and experience in the manufacturing and industry area.

Aaliyah Lawson

Hi, everyone! This is my daughter Braelynn Durham! She is of course graduating from SHS and will be attending Florence Darlington where she will be continuing her softball life! Braelynn has been a member of SHS softball team since seventh grade.

She has received many awards over the years!

Just few to mention would be the Gamecock Award and Golden Apple Award for her leadership skills and The National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American Scholar-Athlete. Braelynn is know for being a social butterfly and loves to be on the go! She is actively involved in our church, FCG, where she is on the youth leadership team.

Braelynn plans to major in special education but isn’t sure yet where she will transfer after Florence Darlington. We are very proud of Braelynn and love you very much!

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She’s been on the Sumter High girls varsity basketball team for three Years and She has done shot put and disc’s for two Years.

She plans to attend college but is undecided between Claflin in Orangeburg or Morris College to Major in criminal justice..

Jackson has a 4.5 GPA and will graduate an honors grad. Jackson played JV basketball for the Gamecocks his freshman and sophomore years. Jackson has played centerfield for the Sumter High baseball team for six years. The past three years he has been on the varsity team.

Jackson gets to continue his athletic career at Florence Darlington Technical College majoring in sports journalism.

Dasani R. Horton I am a dual enrolled student taking early college courses. I have been a part of FBLA, SHS Track Team, and I’ve attended Palmetto Boys State. I also participated in JROTC for two years, and I was voted the Most Friendliest for the Class of 2020. I plan to attend Central Carolina for two years for engineering design technology and then transfer to a college upstate.

Dina Aponte-Bryant Concert Choir, straight As, National Honor Junior Society

Carl “Gene” Faust III Gene is graduating from Sumter High School and also from the Fire Fighting Program at the Sumter Career & Technology Center. He played football his freshman and sophomore year for the SHS Gamecocks. In the Fire Fighting Program at SCTC, he has received multiple certificates and participated in Skills USA representing the fire fighting program and placed fourth in the state in the EMS division his junior year. He also was inducted in the National Technical Honor Society. Gene plans to attend CCTC in the fall.

Savannah Grace Hynes

Deshawn Hodge

McKenzie Lamb

Jadin Travis Wiley

Was a member of the Sumter High Art Club.

Participated in the Sumter Fair art show two years in a row. Wants to be a tattoo artist.

JROTC Morris College Upward Bound.

Future plans: to join a branch of the U.S. armed services.

Patrick Muldrow Jackson Patrick enjoys watching a variety of sports and will attend USC to pursue his goal of being a sports analyst. He also enjoys playing the drums.

Deshawn moved the summer before his senior year and had to change schools. He has adjusted overall very well. He was a member of the Key Club. After graduation he plans to attend college and enter the military.

Thespian in theater, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Show Choir, NHS, Duel Enrollment with CCTC, Honor Grad Attending Winthrop University in Fall 2020 to study marketing/mass communications.

Kyrah Jackson During high school, I participated in Concert Choir and plan to go to college at CCTC to become a nurse.

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Erin Mason Erin was part of the Starfish Club and the Special Olympics. Erin holds a 5.1 GPA with modified work.

Her plans for the future are to continue to do her best.

Jarvis Wilson Hoping to attend USC and study mechanical engineering.

Jami Michelle Newman Jami Michelle is a dedicated and hardworking student at Sumter High School who is a part of the International Baccalaureate Program. She is a member of Sumter High’s Student Government where she is the senior class vice president and a member of the National Honor Society. Jami Michelle was awarded the Golden Apple Award for her leadership abilities and creating a program to offer free dance classes to children of the Turbeville Children’s Home. In the fall, Jami Michelle will be attending the University of South Carolina in Columbia and will be majoring in biological sciences in hopes of becoming a pediatric endocrinologist.

Jackson B. Ryles Continue working and start classes at CCTC.

Jacob Chavey Special needs student.

Went to Sumter High School for eight years and finally earned his diploma. Loved school and was very sad when he couldn’t return. Bright and happy kid.

Imaree Summerlin Imaree is an honor graduate with a 4.0 GPA. She is a member of FBLA, National Junior Honor Society, Sapphire and Pearls mentoring group where she serves as secretary, teacher Cadet program, she has participated on SHS Women’s choir. Imaree believes in serving her community and has been a Y-Teen with the YWCA, participates yearly with the Walk Against Domestic Violence and Walk A Mile in My Shoes walk.

Upon graduating, Imaree plans to attend Coastal Carolina University with a major of early childhood education.

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Gabrielle A. Kirkman

Dorothy Sweat

Caroline Pruden

Gabrielle “Gabby” Kirkman will be a 2020 graduate from Sumter High School. Gabby’s dream has always been to play college softball ever since she was eight years. old. She is happy to say that her dream came true when she signed to play for the USC Union Bantams after graduation. Gabby has always been a go getter.

She is ranked 81 out of 467 seniors, she has a GPA of 4.1, is a member of The National Honor Society (2yrs.) as well as being the president, she is one of the team captains for the SHS varsity softball team (5 yrs.), she is the Historian for Student Government(4yrs), she is one the first Emerging Leader Ambassadors for City of Sumter, is in PEEPS Club, and she is also in the Teacher Cadet Program through Francis Marion University. Gabby is currently enrolled in dual classes at USC Sumter. Gabby was awarded the Golden Apple Award, Columbia Urban League Young and Gifted Award and Miss Gamecock. Gabby wants to major in elementary education to become a fifth grade teacher and later become an elementary school Principal.

Welding student at the Sumter Career & Technology Center Member of the National Technical Honor Society (Served as secretary for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years) Attending CCTC starting in the fall for the Welding Certificate program, the Advanced Certificate in Pipe Welding program and the General Technology Associate Degree program.

-Top 5% of graduating class -National Honors Society (treasurer) -Ross McKenzie Emerging Leaders Graduate (2019) -Palmetto Fellows Scholarship recipient -Edna Hughes Davis Scholarship recipient -Attending Clemson University in the fall (pursuing degree in food science with a concentration in food technology)

Vincent Davis Vincent was a part of the football team, track team, dual enrollment program and unified program at Sumter High. He will be attending Brevard College majoring in civil engineering. He will also be playing football there.

Elizabeth “Libby” Delaney Libby played volleyball all four years of high school.

She’s a member of NHS. She’s a dual enrollment student, as well. She’s a member of the Sumter Jrs Volleyball Club where she’s also coached. She’ll be going to Orlando in June for the AAU Nationals volleyball tournament.

She will be at Central Carolina in the fall, and then she’ll be applying to the radiologic tech program at Florence Darlington.

Dyson Roberts Jasmine Washington Jasmine is currently a senior at Sumter High School. She currently ranks in the top 5% of her class. She is also a part time student at Central Carolina through the dual enrollment program. She has earned 36 credit hours and will be able to enroll as a Sophomore in the fall. She is a very active young lady who is a part of the Sumter Civic Dance Team, volleyball team, Teacher Cadet program, YPDer for her church conference and a cashier.

In her spare time, she enjoys helping others and taking pictures to capture precious moments for families and friends. Jasmine has been accepted to several colleges but has chosen to attend Clemson University, Go Tigers. She plans to major in biological sciences with a minor in Spanish. She career goal is to be a obstetrician/gynecologist.

Dyson participated in Football, Soccer and Track. He was crowned 2020 Mr GQ (Gamecock Quality). He also participated in Metro Bowl and was honored to score the game winning field goal!!!

He plans to attend South Carolina State University majoring in Mass Communications.

JaNancy Sumpter-Ragin JaNancy is a Avid/IB student. She cheered on the Sumter high school varsity cheer team for 3 years, she also has 2 academic letters and 2 varsity letters. After school her plans are to attend the Unites States Air-Force.

Laura Grace Wylie Sumter High Honor graduate, president of theater program, NHS member, top 3% of class, 3.9/4.0 GPA, excellence in diversity scholar to Clemson where she will attend this fall. Multiple leadership positions during H.S. Girls State Alternate, English letter all four years of school

Sherod Hinnant Sherod J. Hinnant attends Sumter High School, and has plans to enter into the United States Army.

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Jayla Walker

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Jayla is studying elementary education and has plans on being an elementary school teacher. She was in the Teacher Cadet program and is a CCTC dual enrollment student. She is in the top 15% of her class.

Jerry attends Sumter High School he has joined the military Air Force. He starts his basic training in July.

Kayleigh Erlene Jordan Kayleigh is part of the National Honor Society, Girl Scouts (13 year and Gold Award recipient) and an early college student at USC Sumter. She is a honor graduate in the top 15% of her class. She will also be receiving her associates degree from USC Sumter. She will be continue her education at USC Sumter working on becoming an art teacher.

John Jamison Jazmine Brown Jazmine Brown has been in honors classes all four years of high school and currently has a 4.2 GPA. She has also been a part of the drama department for all four years. She is the social media specialist officer for drama club. She participated in numerous plays and has gone to the Southern Eastern Theatre Conference with the drama department two years in a row. She also participated in flag running for the Sumter High football games her senior year.

She is also a CATE completer in general management. She plans to attend USC Sumter her first two years before transferring to USC Columbia. She plans to major in film and plans to keep being a part of the arts community!

A member of the JROTC, a year of competitive marching band. Plans to join the Army and be a load master.

Kelsie Pittman Kelsie plans to attend Coastal Carolina. She has dreams of becoming a pediatrician.

Justin Alexander Gallimore Justin was involved in Student Government, Sumter’s Emerging Leaders and was an Early College student at USC Sumter. He will be attending Valdosta State University in the fall.

Kennedy Tips Kennedy plays in the honors orchestra, is a Teacher Cadet and plans to become an art educator.

She has been in REACH Art since the seventh grade. She is in the top 5% of her class with a 4.890 GPA. She plans to attend USC Sumter in the fall.

Jazmine Holmes Jazmine participates in the SHS women’s choir.

She also is the president of the Sapphires and Pearls mentoring group at Sumter High. After graduating, Jazmine plans to attend USC Upstate in Spartanburg to receive her nursing degree then further her education to become an anesthesiologist.

Jeffrey Shirley Completed Sumter Fire Dept program at the career center.

Attending Central Carolina in the fall and will be doing welding.

Knadiyah A. Palmer Cheerleading and CATE completer. Plans to attend St. Augustine to major in biology.

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Landon Bailey

Woods White

Makira Lane

Landon Bailey is a Sumter High honor graduate planning to attend Charleston Southern University majoring in Instrumental music education and minoring in Christian studies, hoping to become either a high school band director or worship minister.

An AP student, Landon has completed courses in AP English Literature and Composition and AP Music Theory. He is also a member of the Sumter High Teacher Cadets and will be receiving class credits from Francis Marion University.

Our son Woods White, is part of the graduating Class of 2020 at Sumter High School. He was in honors classes throughout his years at SHS and obtained a 3.3 GPA even though school is not his passion.

Woods swam for SHS for two years while attending ADMS. His main event was the 500m freestyle. He received the SHS Outstanding Athlete Award for The Most Improved as well as receiving his letter. Once entering high school, he decided to play football and run track for the SHS Gamecocks his freshman and sophomore year. We were always super proud of Woods’ dedication and hard work.

Wood also attended both Young Life and First Priority during his years at Sumter High School.

Woods was a Jr. Guard in middle school and has been a lifeguard at the Sumter Aquatic Center for the last two years. Lifeguarding has been an important stepping stone in Woods’ life, and has taught him some great life skills.

Woods will be attending Central Carolina Technical College in the fall to pursue welding.

We are so proud not only of Woods academically but also that he has not succumb to the ways of the world.

Four years in ROTC. Makira’s plans are to join the US Air Force. The sky is definitely the limit for her!!

In his time at Sumter High, Landon was an active member in the band program. Within the program, he was a member of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Indoor Percussion, and Marching Band and also served in many leadership roles across the ensembles. In his junior year, he placed first chair Tenor Saxophone in the SCBDA Region Senior Honor Band and second chair Tenor Saxophone his senior year. In the summers, he has participated in the Charleston Southern University Summer Band Clinic (4yrs), University of South Carolina Drum Major and Leadership Clinic (2yrs), and the University of South Carolina ColaJazz Clinic where he got the privilege to perform with famous jazz artists such as Dave Liebman and Sullivan Fortner. He currently studies saxophone with Dr. Neal Postma, Professor of saxophone at Winthrop University, and studied piano with Caroline Mack at the Caroline Mack Center for the Arts.

Landon was selected to be in Charleston Southern University’s premier ensemble, the Wind Ensemble, and will also be a part of the Symphonic Band, 6th Man Basketball Pep Band and the CSU Marching Bucs when he begins his studies.

Landon also serves at Alice Drive Baptist Church in the student ministry as worship coordinator at both the Loring Mill and Pocalla campus. He is a frequent worship leader and also serves on the Pocalla Campus Worship Team.

Walker will graduate with a certificate in welding from the Sumter Career Center. Walker wants to pursue a career in welding and has dreams of becoming a professional race car driver in the future. Walker is also part of the Explorer Program that prepares him to go through the Fire Academy, which he wants to do once he graduates.

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Torie A. Bennett

Graduating member of Sumter High School and Sumter Career and Tech Center as a Certified Fire Fighter. She is a member of NTHS and received an academic letter, lettered in both varsity golf and soccer. She participated and loved the friendships she made through the Unified PE program and Special Olympics.

She has signed to attend and play soccer for USC Sumter this fall.

She is graduating from Sumter High School in Sumter, SC, in the top 10% of her class. She’s an Avid/IB, dual enrollment student at Central Carolina Technical College and A/B student since her freshman year. She’s also a member of the Key Club International. Torie plans to attend Francis Marion University in Florence, SC this fall and major in chemistry with a minor in physics.

Joseph Walker Cockerill

Triniti is a graduating senior from Sumter High and a dual enrollment college student. Upon graduation, she will continue her studies at Central Carolina Technical College majoring in nursing. Her dreams are to become an anesthesiologist.

Mikeria D. Bracey Four years of Cheerleader and will be attend St. Augustine’s University.

Parker Andrew Miles Parker has always strived to be a stellar student.

He has managed to be an honor student his entire academic career. He represented the state of South Carolina in FBLA throughout middle school.

He has interest in art and photography. He attended the Sumter Career and Tech Center and received the ASE certificate in auto body repair. Parker plans to attend USC Sumter for a future in business and real estate.

Sarah Floyd Sarah is in the top 5% of her class. She has been a member of the National Honor Society since 10th grade and is an honor graduate this year. She has been a member of the Sumter High choir, and Sumter High drama department. Sarah is a dual enrollment student, taking classes at the University of South Carolina along with her high school classes. She is also graduating a year early because of her academic accomplishments. Sarah is going to the University of South Carolina majoring in nursing with a longterm career goal of being a nurse practitioner.

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Natalie Bartlette Natalie played soccer for Sumter High from the seventh grade to 10th grade.

She took many honors classes and she was a part of dual enrollment for CCTC. She plans on going to CCTC this fall.

Niycerriah Hayes Sumter High School honors graduate 4.963 GPA. Study physics in college.

Rosajah Clinton Lauren Aisley Moody Aisley is a Sumter High graduate and is attending Winthrop University this fall where she plans to major in theatre and political science. She will be graduating with her associate’s degree from USC Sumter as she was in the early college program for the past two years. She has also been active in her school’s theatre program since her freshman year.

Olivia Lane Burdick She is an dual enrollment, CATE completer, AP and honor student who was a member of track and dance team. Accepted to Pre Nursing at USC where she hopes to continue dancing. She attended Governors School and was a part of National Honor Society, Unified Sports, participated as a mentor in Special Olympics, won Miss Freshman/Miss Junior and was 1st runner up in Homecoming Court.

She has entertained at numerous nursing homes, lifeguards and is an assistant at Dreamworks Dance Academy. She is forever grateful for her SHS experience.

Rosajah was a four year student athletic trainer under the awesome leadership of Coach Gary Nelson and Shea Skorusa, where she trained for football, basketball, soccer, and track. Rosajah is a dual enrollment student with CCTC. She is a member of student government. She has a 3.5 GPA. Rosajah plans to attend Georgia Southern University to pursue her dreams in becoming an athletic trainer.

Sarah Marie Bennett

Sara Missildine

Sarah is graduating with a 4.0 and is in the top 30% of her class. Sarah is a the senior class secretary for Student Government and a member of the National Honor Society. Sarah is also a Freed Spirit with Freed School of Performing Arts. Sarah will be attending the College of Charleston this fall.

Sara is an honor roll student and will be graduating with honors. She’s in the dual enrollment program at USC Sumter, a member of the National Honor Society, a teacher cadet, a homecoming court participant and played JV & varsity volleyball and soccer for the Lady Gamecocks. State Alternate, English letter all four years of school.

Kathryn Moore Sumter High varsity softball, 4.0 GPA. I plan to go to Francis Marion University and work to become a physical therapist assistant

Robert T. MCKNIGHT Sumter Track and Field.

Plan to attend NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville,N.C

Mary Kaitlynn Boyce In 2019 Mary Kaitlynn had the honor of being crowned “Miss Sumter High”. This year Mary Kaitlynn was honored to be named a “Golden Apple Award” winner for Leadership, Character and Citizenship. She has also earned an Academic Letter and holds a 3.76 gpa. Mary Kaitlynn has won many pageant titles and through pageantry, fell in love with Community Service. USC- Sumter will be her next stop with a major in Elementary Education.

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CLARENDON HALL Graduates Whitney Avins Vice president student government, member of fellowship of Christian athletics, varsity cheerleader (2yrs), Varsity Volleyball (3yrs), varsity basketball (4yrs)

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Will be attending Charleston Southern University majoring in biology with a wildlife emphasis.

Grades K-3 to 12

100% of college-bound seniors accepted $1,453,000 Received in merit-based scholarships

Joseph Harold Carlisle

Joey has been named valedictorian of the 2020 class at Clarendon Hall. This fall, he will be attending Anderson University where he will be pursuing a degree in choral music education. His accomplishments include President of National Honor Society, SCISSA state executive treasurer, State Executive Parlimentarium, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Boys State participant and more. He had received multiple scholarships for his outstanding academics and leadership skills as well as a music scholarship from Anderson University.

THOMAS SUMTER ACADEMY Graduates

Hannah Nicole Ashba

Whitney Nicole Avins

Mary McKenzie Bagnal

John Ernest Barrentine

Joseph Harold Carlisle

Carson Jody Cline

Payton Breeze Davis

Traveon Malik Davis

Aubrey Christine Edwards

Evan Kade Elliott

Lacey Aleah Fralix

Zyan Shymek Gilmore

Peyton Austin Godwin

Sarah Elizabeth Henning

Justin Tyler James

Robert Leard James, Jr.

Harley Makala Johnson

Cortland Travis McIntosh

Da’Qavion Zyier Miller

Jacob Troy Owens

Sunshine Heart A. Perkins

Linwood Ashwell Robinson, IV

May Elizabeth Rogan

Jahnarious Ephriam Snell

Cameron Dixon

Cameron Dixon has been a Thomas Sumter General since the age of 3. He has been taught and guided by some of the best teachers and coaches around. They have loved him, supported him and helped make him who he is today.

Cameron holds many leadership positions on ‘The Hill’ and is involved with most of the extracurricular activities the school offers. As Student Body president, Cameron has played important roles in non-profit campaigns such as Feed My Starving Children and The Joy Prom, and he actively participates in leading and organizing school wide events. Cameron has played numerous sports over his high school career including tennis, basketball, football, golf, archery and cross country. He was selected All-Region in cross country and basketball this year. He is also a member of the National Honor Society, Headmaster’s Advisory Council Honor Council and he represented Thomas Sumter at Palmetto Boys State. He is a recipient of the Mitch Edens Memorial Award for the Outstanding Young Man in high school as well as a recipient of the Marty Thames/Crystal Keels Scholarship. He has also been named salutatorian of his graduating class. Cameron will attend Wofford College in the fall where he plans to major in biology with a minor in English. Due to the rigorous Advanced Placement courses and dual enrollment courses that TSA offers, Cameron will graduate with 30 credit hours toward his college education. In addition, he will receive the Palmetto fellows Scholarship from the S.C. Commission on Higher Education, as well as the Wofford Bonner Scholarship, which will cover his undergraduate schooling.

Joshua Caleb Fugate Josh is graduating with honors and is the valedictorian at Thomas Sumter Academy. He has also completed 30 hours of college credits at CCTC. He is a runner as has ran cross country and track throughout high school, he has played Varsity Basketball all 4 years and played Soccer for Thomas Sumter. Josh plans to attend the University of South Carolina in the Fall as a Capstone Scholar majoring in Computer Science.

SCOTT’S BRANCH HIGH Graduates Jazlynn Bowman

My name is Jazlynn Ashanti Bowman, and I’m a graduating senior at Scott’s Branch High School in Summerton, home of the “Mighty Eagles” where I hold the # 6 spot in my graduating class. I was a member of the National Honor Society and was a shooting guard/point guard and forward on the Lady Eagles basketball team , I was also selected to play in the 2020 North/ South All Star basketball tournament ..... My future plan is to attend a college that can help me to excel to greatness and to help cultivate the gifts that were placed within me ..... Our senior year may have been cut short, but our future is still amazingly bright.... Congratulations to all of my fellow 2020 graduates.

Teja Madison Teja Madison is a part of the volleyball, basketball and softball team at Scott’s Branch High School where she was a captain for each sport her senior year. She is also a member of the National Honors Society. She is the valedictorian of her class. After school, Teja plans to attend the University of South Carolina in Columbia to major in mechanical engineering with a minor in business management.

Class of 2020 were accepted to the following Colleges and Universities: Anderson University • Charleston Southern University • Clemson University Coastal Carolina University • Central Carolina Technical College • Coker College College of Charleston • Francis Marion University • Lander University Lincoln Memorial University • Mars Hill College • Marshalltown Community College North Greenville University • Piedmont Technical College • South Carolina State University USC – Columbia • USC – Sumter • USC – Upstate

As one of the most well-established schools in the area, Clarendon Hall has provided superior elementary and secondary education in a non-denominational Christian environment since 1965. Clarendon Hall is an independent co-educational school for kindergarten three years old through twelfth grade. In addition to being a founding member of the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA), Clarendon Hall is accredited by AdvancEd/SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). Clarendon Hall is located at 1140 South Dukes Street in Summerton. For more information, contact the school office at (803) 485-3550 or visit the website at www.clarendonhall.org.

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Lindsay Madison Lew

Madison is a senior at Laurence Manning Academy. She has attended LMA since K-3 and has been on Head Master since second grade. She was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society in the seventh grade, the National Honor Society in the 10th grade and the National Beta Club. Throughout her high school years, she has joined many clubs including, Anchor, Pep, Red Cross, Varsity Cheerleader, Student Council Representative, Foreign Language, History

and Year Book Editor.

Madison volunteered in the McLeod Health program through LMA in the spring of 2019 where students were exposed to several branches of the medical field while also attending classes at F.E. DuBose.

Madison will be pursuing a degree in business and entrepreneurial ship at USC Sumter and transfer to USC Columbia. She is such a special young lady with limitless potential! We couldn’t be more proud, Love you to the moon and stars!!

Isabella Renay Harris During Isabella’s time at Laurence Manning Academy, she served as the head chaplin, executive student council, vice president of the Beta Club, she has been on the Sporting Clays team since 7th grade and won state competitions several times with her team. She was a member of the bowling team, Red Cross club,Yearbook, Anchor Club, she participated in the SC Coopertive Youth summit, State qualifier for several years in track & field, she served as a Earth team volunteer with NRCS as well as a Youth Commissioner with the Clarendon Soil & Water Conservation District. She enjoys volunteering at the Sumter Opera House and with the Feed My Starving Children organization at the Sumter County Civic Center. She has also dedicated several summers to the Salkehatchie summer projects. She loves taking photographs and spending time with her dogs and studying God’s word. She has a heart for humor and she loves Laurence Manning Academy.

Isabella Renay Harris will be attending Charleston Southern University in the fall of 2020. Her current plan is to major in business administration and minor in Christian studies.

Madisyn L. Hudson Madisyn is a senior at Laurence Manning Academy. She has attended LMA since the first grade and has remained on the A/B Honor Roll since that time. In the seventh grade she was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. In 10th grade, she was inducted into the National Honor Society and the National Beta Club. Throughout her high school years she has been in many clubs such as Red Cross, Pep Club, Anchor Club, etc.

During the summer of 2019, she was selected to be a Junior Volunteer at Prisma Health Tuomey while also taking summer classes at Central Carolina and working at Bi-Lo. She enjoyed volunteering so much, she decided to do an internship in the fall of 2019 at McLeod Health Clarendon.

Madisyn will he pursuing a degree in nursing at Central Carolina Technical College. She is funny, kind, giving and has a big heart. We are extremely proud of her!

Caitlyn McKenzie Truett Caitlyn McKenzie Truett is a senior at Laurence Manning Academy where she has attended since K-4. McKenzie was inducted into the Junior National Honor Society in seventh grade and then into the National Honor Society and Beta Club in the 11th grade. She has been very active in numerous clubs and activities, all while maintaining a cumulative 4.9 GPA. She has served on the Executive Student Council, Anchor Club (Treasurer), Yearbook Editorial Team, FCA, Red Cross Club, 4-H, History Club, Foreign Language Club and the Pep Club. She played softball for LMA in grades 7- 12, and received multiple awards. She was chosen to represent LMA in the North/ South SCISA All-Star team her 2019 season. She will be attending Clemson in the fall and pursuing a public health degree. Congratulations Mckenzie!! We are so proud of you and your hard work!! Keep shooting for the stars!!

Aaron Gray Carlton Aaron has played baseball for Laurence Manning since seventh grade. He will continue his education and baseball at USC Salkehatcie.

Jadyn Bell 4H President, Member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club and Red Cross Club.

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in sociology.

Kaitlyn Amelia Bonner Will enter University of South Carolina in the fall...Go Gamecocks!

William Ward National Honor Society, Beta Club, Lacrosse Team.

Will plans to attend USC Sumter then USC Columbia to pursue a masters degree in mechanical engineering.

CJ Griffith Varsity football, varsity lacrosse, varsity track, National Honor Society, Beta Club. Plans to attend Central Carolina majoring in computer technology.

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WILSON HALL Graduates Autumn Gebler

This is my 2020 senior, Autumn Gebler.

She will be graduating from Wilson Hall High School. She was the captain of the varsity football athletic team. She was also a part of the Art Club at Wilson Hall. Her work has been showcased at the Art Fields 2020 Competition Artist Exhibit, the Converse Young Women Art Show and many others.

She was accepted into Charleston Southern University but instead she has chosen to finish up her computer programming degree at Central Carolina Technical College. She is the first ever dual enrollment student from Wilson Hall. Right now, she has eight college classes finished through CCTC with a 4.0 GPA. She has accepted a full ride through the CCTC Scholar Program. She has been on the President’s List three times so far. While taking her Wilson Hall classes and college classes, she has had a part time job at a local restaurant. She is a part of the Duke Tip, National Honor Society of High School Scholars, a member of The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and The National Society of Leadership and Success. She has received multiple invitations to enroll at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).

As a military child, she has transferred schools six times over the course of her education due to her father’s career. She has lived in three different states, South Carolina, Idaho and Alaska.

Elise Osteen Senior Elise Osteen, senior class president, has been a Baron from the beginning since she enrolled in preschool. A leader on campus, she serves as the Art Club president and National Art Honor Society president, and she was the Photography Club president and a Prom Committee chair. Elise serves her school as a Baron Ambassador, and she is a member of the Senior Beta Club and girls golf team.

Involved with community service projects, she served as the co-director of Wilson Hall’s Mini-Dance Marathon which raised over $15,000 for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital.

Elise also volunteered for Feed My Starving Children and for fundraisers for Palmetto Girls State (she attended the convention last summer). Very involved in art, she attended the S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities Discovery and Academy Summer Programs as well as the Savannah College of Art & Design Summer Seminar. She won second place for her photography in the S.C. Independent School Assoc. State Art Competition, and she has been selected as a Wilson Hall Artist of the Month. An honors student who will complete seven Advanced Placement courses, Elise will attend the University of South Carolina where she will major in visual communications with plans to work in the advertising and marketing industry. She was also accepted to the College of Charleston, Clemson University, Mercer University, Savannah College of Art & Design and Texas Christian University. She is projected to receive a LIFE Scholarship from the S.C. Commission on Higher Education, and she was offered an academic scholarship from Mercer. Elise attends YoungLife Club and has attended YoungLife camps. In her limited free time, she works as a babysitter and coordinates after school transportation for younger students. #onewilsonhall

Sarah Carlisle Allred (Carly) Senior Carly Allred, senior class secretary, transferred to Wilson Hall for the fifth grade. Very active on our campus, she served as the co-director of Wilson Hall’s Mini-Dance Marathon, which raised over $15,000 for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital. Carly served as the co-captain of the varsity tennis team and received the Coach’s Award. Carly is also a co-captain of the varsity softball team, which won the 2018 state championship and was selected for the All-Region Team. She received the Best Defensive Player Award and Impact Player Award for softball. Carly serves her school as a Baron Ambassador and she is the Key Club Vice president, and she is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She will attend the University of South Carolina to major in elementary education with plans to continue her education in graduate school to study speech pathology; she intends to pursue a career as a speech therapist. Carly, who will have completed six Advanced Placement courses, is projected to receive the LIFE Scholarship from the S.C. Commission on Higher Education. She was also accepted to Appalachian State University; the College of Charleston, which offered her a Merit Scholarship; The Citadel; and the University of Mississippi, which offered a Red & Blue Scholarship. Carly is a member of Christ Community Church and its youth group where she has served as a kids ministry volunteer, and she was asked to give a prayer focusing on education at the Sumter Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. A member of YoungLife, she participated in a YoungLife expedition as a mission volunteer in Costa Rica, and she is a volunteer for WyldLife for middle school students. Carly has volunteered countless hours at the Crosswell Home for Children and she has volunteered for the Salkehatchie Summer Service Program and for Sumter United Ministries as a Sumter Restore volunteer.

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Amanda Wierschem I have played volleyball each year in high school, and have been captain of the Varsity team since 10th grade. I have played softball one year in high school. I have also been in yearbook since 11th grade.

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Julie Blanton I plan on going to Trident Tech for an associates degree in nursing and working my way up to a DNP as a pediatric nurse practitioner

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Parker Grant McInerney Parker McInerney joined Wilson Hall as a junior when his family moved to Sumter with the military. Parker, who will complete three Advanced Placement courses, will attend The Citadel to major in computer engineering. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to shoot Air Rifle while at The Citadel. He received the Clemson Orange Carpet Scholarship and The Citadel Foundation Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Scholarship, and he is projected to receive the LIFE Scholarship from the S.C. Commission on Higher Education. Parker was also accepted to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, which offered him an engineering scholarship, and the University of South Carolina. A member of the Boy Scouts of America, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest possible in the organization. Parker works as a cook at Sonic Drive-In.

Madison Elmore Senior Maddie Elmore is a Baron from the Beginning, having enrolled in preschool, and she is a legacy as her father is a graduate of our school. She is a fifth-year member of the varsity softball team, and serves as a co-captain. Maddie was selected twice to the S.C. Independent School Assoc. North/South AllStar Team, the All-Region Team, and the High School Sports Report All-State Team. She won the Team Hustle Award and the Team Leadership Award. She has played in three Dixie Softball World Series. Maddie was a four-year member of the varsity basketball team and served as a co-captain. She was selected twice for the All-Region Team and the All-Region Tournament Team, and she was selected for the Georgia/S.C. Independent School Assoc. All-Star Team and the SCISA North/South All-Star Team.

Maddie received the Iron Sharpens Iron Award twice. She serves as the National Honor Society Treasurer and Chess Club Coordinator, and she is a member of the Art Club, Beta Club, Charity Water Club, and Dance Marathon Committee. Maddie is also a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club, National Latin Honor Society, newspaper staff, and yearbook staff. An honors student who will graduate with five Advanced Placement courses completed, she will attend Clemson University to major in biological sciences. Maddie plans to continue her education and earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She is projected to receive a LIFE Scholarship from the S.C. Commission on Higher Education. Maddie was also accepted to Wofford College which offered her a Merit Scholarship. She is a member of Christ Community Church and she has volunteered for The Crosswell Home for Children and Feed My Starving Children. #onewilsonhall

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EAST CLARENDON HIGH Graduates

Matthew Coker Matthew Coker is a senior at East Clarendon High School. He plays on the varsity baseball team where he has earned All Regional twice and All State once. He plans to go into trade industry after graduation.

Lacey Michelle Harrington Lacey is a senior at East Clarendon High School. She’s a member of the Beta Club and also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Her plans are to continue her education through Central Carolina then transfer to Francis Marion University where she will seek a degree in marketing.

Two years of auto mechanics at F.E. Dubose Career Center. Attending Technical College in the fall for a degree in HVAC or computer technology

Kell plans to work in auto mechanics and auto body work. He is a member of the National Technical Honor Society.

Madison Webb Madison has been accepted and will attend The University of Tennessee in August. She is a member of the Beta Club & National Honor Society. She is majoring in psychology to be able to work with children. She is an amazing young woman and hard worker!

Thomas McElveen Thomas is a senior at East Clarendon High School.

He is a member of the Beta Club. Thomas served as a Junior Marshall.

He has been accepted and plans to attend USC College of Engineering and Computing in the fall.

Thomas plans to major in civil engineering.

Emily is a senior at East Clarendon High School.

She is enrolled in the Early College Program, which she will graduate with an associates degree this May. She is a member of the varsity tennis team, Senior Beta Club and Student Council. She serves her community through serving on the Clarendon County Soil and Water Conservation District Youth Board. She was nominated to attend Palmetto Girls State her junior year. Emily is in the top of her class and was a Junior Marshal. She plans to attend Francis Marion University and major in secondary mathematics education. She wants to return to ECHS and teach high school math.

Dustin Kennedy

Nascier Thomas

Dustin played football and baseball for REL. The Cavalier baseball team won the SCISA 2A baseball state championship in May 2019. He also plays for the Sumter P15’s.

He pitched the winning game for the JR P15’s and the team won their first state championship in July of 2018. He’s won numerous awards with both teams. He would like to play baseball in college but right now is undecided about which college to attend.

High school activities: CATE welding accomplishment certificate for completions of CATE welding. Future plans: a certified Welder.

Chandler Heriot Plans to attend CCTC to study computer science.

Chandler Heriot Chandler plans to attend CCTC to study computer science.

Nidaisha Thomas Natalie Parnell She plans to major in nursing.

Enjoys being a part of the art program. Had billboard placed in Lee County for her art as the eSTEAM contest winner.

Plans to attend Clafin University.

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Aubrianna Malayzia Dingle Aubrianna ranked #15 of her class with a GPA of 4.408. She is the service coordinator of National Honor Society, Beta Club and member of USC Upward Bound. Aubrianna is planning to attend North Carolina Central University and major in psychology.

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Tajabreonca Dow

Holden Todd Sims

Rhyan Hope Gaff

Corbin Stewart

Lyanla Wilson

Tajabreonca is the president of National Honor Society, a member of Student Council, FBLA and girls varsity basketball team. She has a 4.883 GPA, and she is ranked #3 in her class. After high school, she plans to attend Central Carolina Technical College where she will be majoring in nursing.

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Graduating with honors from SC Connections Academy. Will be attending North Greenville University majoring in biology.

Invitation to the National Fine Arts competition in the area of graphite art, brown belt from Sumter Academy of Martial Arts and Carolina Scholar. He plans to continue at Central Carolina Technical College then transfer to pursue a degree in animal behavior/psychology to reach a goal of rehabilitating abused animals and training service dogs.

Lyanla, affectionately called Yaya, is graduating this year from St. Anne St. Jude Catholic School in Sumter, SC. Some of her accomplishments include Beta Club, Honor Society, Dual Enrollment, A-A/B Honor Roll and Girl Scouts. Her GPA, to date, stands at a 3.7. She has received a few acceptance letters and scholarships, and is currently considering her options.

Tyreek Mack Tyreek is a member of the ROTC program. He plans on going to Air Force full active duty.

Tyshawn Brown I planned on doing my best at whatever I decide to do.

Christian Gordy Christian plans on attending college for information technology/computer science.

Talaysia Hill Plans on attending Savannah State University in the fall majoring in criminal justice with a minor in human services.

Cameron Stewart Trail of the Saber recipient, Carolina Scholar, brown belt at Sumter Academy of Martial Arts. He will continue at Central Carolina Technical College in pursuit of a degree in business administration.

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Caroline Peyton Griffith Senior at Sumter Christian School: National Christian Honor Society, leadership award, editor of the Bear Tracks yearbook, varsity volleyball.

Will attend USC Sumter to pursue a degree in nursing.

Graduating from S.C. Connections Academy.

He plans on attending Central Carolina Technical College and then to Lander University to study psychology/child development

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