Spring Recognitions

SC Quiz Bowl Champions- New Ellenton Middle
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South Aiken High and Aiken Middle earned the top spot during the Aiken County Academic
Meet. Both teams were recently honored by the Board of Education.
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Ms. Holly Fulghum is a Cadet in the MVHS NJROTC program and has been chosen as the
Outstanding JROTC Cadet for the State of South Carolina by the National Society of the '"Sons of
the American Revolution". The SAR is a historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit
corporation that seeks to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, patriotism,
and the value of American citizenship.
JROTC cadets from across the state who compete for this award are assessed for having a high
degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing and general excellence. As
the winner of the State competition, Ms. Fulghum will be entered into the National Outstanding
JROTC Recognition program. The winner of the national program will receive a special award at
the SAR's National Congress. Ms. Fulghum is completing her Junior year at MVHS and will be
the NJROTC unit's Commanding Officer in her Senior year. Ms. Fulghum is accompanied by her
grandfather, Mr. Tim Johann, and by her Naval Science Instructor, Chief Petty Officer Horace
Sweat.
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Aiken County Career and Technology Center HOSA State Winners:
Treva Williams was first place, gold medal winner in state for First Aid Rescue Breathing
Cori Doyle was first place , gold medal winner in Clinical Specialties
INSTRUCTORS:
Michael Miller- health science emergency medical sponsor
Lynn Clarke- health science teacher
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Aiken County Career and Technology Center Crime Scene Investigators won the Skills USA
State Championship for the second time in 3 years. Team members are Ray Scott, Rusty Scott,
Amanda Johnson, and Justin Williams, all led by Mr. Bradford Wilson.
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Aiken Elementary Knowledge Masters
South Carolina State Champions
Reece Berry Brynne Berry
Bryan Melvin Rebecca Ferguson
Mateo White Katie Clamp
Drew Samaha Mearah Bridges
Madison Williams Whit Larlee
Joshua Stokes Zakiah Bassett
Harrison Moss Sydney Pepper
Billy Haller Christian Bell
Bruce Nation Livee Stringfield
Coach - Marianne Swearingen
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Ellie Fuller
5th Grader- Hammond Hill Elementary
South Carolina "Letters About Literature" Winner
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South Carolina Family, Career, Community, Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a career and
technical student organization for young men and women.
First place finishers: Aiken High, South Aiken High, and Wagener-Salley High
Aiken High
Kaylee Heath and Alexis Brewe placed first in the Chapter Service Project Display event, and
Bria Nipper placed first in Job Interview at the FCCLA State Conference.
Jean Gorthy, Certified Secondary Foodservice Educator
National Board Certified Teacher
South Aiken High
Ivory Kennion and Melissa Smith won gold medals acting as team competitors. Their event entry
was a restaurant concept and proposal entitled "Southern With Soul" in the Hospitality and
Tourism event. Advisors: Paula Harmon, M.Ed. and Earnestine Roberts, M.Ed.
Wagener-Salley High
April Stratton, received a Gold Medal for her outstanding presentation in the Illustrated Talk STAR
(Students Taking Action with Recognition) Event. April’s topic stressed the importance of making
healthy choices.
Advisor - Mrs. Mary Mason
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South Carolina DECA Champions- South Aiken High
1st Place DECA State Competition Winners:
Brooke Preston and Ashley Cady - Public Relations Project
Lucy Burckhalter, Jordan Redd and Brooke Nicholson - Community Service Project
Jessica McDaniel and Sarah Fox - Sports and Entertainment Marketing Research Project
Amy He, Meredith Loftus and Linda Zheng - International Business Plan
Ashley Skinner and Nicole Caniglia - Advertising Campaign
Jenna Evans, Meghan Petterson and Sheli Siders - Business Services Research Project
Advisor - Rob Lovejoy
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The Schofield Band students attended the Fiesta'Val National Invitational Competition in Pigeon
Forge, Tennessee.
Awards Included:
Percussion Ensemble - superior rating - first place
Jazz Band - excellent rating - first place
Festival Band - superior rating - first place
Best soloists - Cameron Clamp and Joseph Rivera
Best Jazz Rhythm section
Best Jazz Woodwinds
Best Jazz Brass
Schofield Middle was named GRAND CHAMPIONS in the middle school division!
Director Stephanie Threlkeld was also given an "award of distinction in recognition of a notable
contribution to musical excellence"
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Wagener-Salley High FFA members are the State Champion Tool Identification Team.
Shania Key
Helen Rumsey
Michael Bolton -perfect score
Hunter Buff -perfect score
W-F Ag. Instructor, Allen Williams
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Wagener-Salley High JROTC - South Carolina JROTC Rifle Champions and 4th Place in the Nation.
Amber Williams
Alexi Henry
Michael Frost
Cody Miller
Colonel Maxie Joye & Command Sergeant Major Michael Fowler

 

American Legion Auxiliary Essay Class I State Winner - Jalen Hallums
The American Legion Auxiliary essay written by Jalen Hallums, a 4th grade student at North Augusta Elementary, won first place in Class I (grades 3 and 4) at the state level. He was invited to read his essay before the ALA assembly at the Department convention on June 4, 2011 in Greenville, South Carolina. Parents: Timothy and Sherri Hallums