Lamar Class of 2017 challenged to ‘strive for excellence’
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net Lamar High School convened a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2017 on June 2 at 7 p.m. at a packed Donald R. Poole Stadium. Family, friends, and loved ones cheered as graduates received their diplomas from principal Kathy Gainey and assistant principal Carlos Burgess, turned their tassels, and bid a fond farewell to their years as Silver Foxes. Guests heard speeches from...
Mayo graduates told to ‘make the rest of your life count’
Nearly one hundred students graduated from Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology during a ceremony June 1 at the Southeastern Institute for Manufacturing and Technology. So many friends and family packed the ballroom that by the time the began, it was standing room only. Graduate Emily Cooper gave a speech, wishing her classmates success in whatever is ahead for them. “High school is over,” Cooper said. “Let that sink in...
Epps tells Darlington High Class of 2017 to leave their mark on the world
By Melissa Rollins, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net The excitement was obvious as the Darlington High School Class of 2017 entered the Florence Civic Center June 2 for their graduation ceremony. Family and friends packed the auditorium, several wearing homemade t-shirts with pictures of their graduate on them. Several graduates gave speeches including Christina Epps, a Darlington County Board of Education Scholar. “Over the past few...
Hartsville High Class of 2017 encouraged to pursue their dreams
Hartsville High School celebrated the graduation of over 230 seniors at a commencement ceremony held June 2 at 7 p.m. in the Hartsville High School Arena.
Ruiz 4 Kids awards $32,500 in student scholarships to local students
Ruiz 4 Kids is helping the dreams of continued education for current and future college students a little easier. Twenty Darlington area high school students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship and one college student was awarded a $2,500 scholarship. “We are thrilled to assist in the continued education of local high school and college students,” said Ruiz 4 Kids Florence Ambassador, Tommy Pruitt. “We could not be more excited at...