Bob Jones University names students to President’s List
The following students are among approximately 470 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Spring 2016 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester. Brooke Hummel, a Junior Apparel major of Florence Kaitlyn Hummel, a Junior Exercise Science major of Florence Kimberly Windham, a Sophomore...
GSSM Senior Named Semifinalist in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that graduating senior, Hamza Ahmed, has been named a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholarship Program. Ahmed, son of Javed and Faria Ahmed of Greenville, South Carolina, transferred to GSSM from Southside High School. Ahmed is involved with the GSSM Math Team, actively participates in student council, was the co-president of...
RIT Mechanical Engineering Professor to speak at GSSM’s 27th Commencement Ceremony
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Dr. Margaret Bailey, professor of mechanical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and the senior faculty associate to the Provost for AdvanceRIT, will serve as the keynote speaker during the School’s 27th commencement ceremony Saturday, May 28, at the DeLoach Center in Hartsville at 11 a.m. “I’m honored to address the...
Wofford College confers degrees to 325 graduates
SPARTANBURG, SC: Wofford College conferred degrees to 325 graduates at the 162nd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Local graduates: Isaiah Addison Jr. received a bachelor of science degree in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience. Addison is from Hartsville. Joseph Christian Taylor Alexander received bachelor of arts degrees in English and French, summa cum laude. Alexander is from Timmonsville. Cole Matthew...
May Day Pageant and Ceremony at St. John’s Elementary
Students at Darlington’s St. John’s Elementary put on their prettiest dresses and sharpest ties for the annual May Day Pageant and Ceremony, held May 13 at the Dargan Memorial Amphitheater.As friends and family looked on, kids danced around the maypole and swirled ribbons, and SJE principal Jean Taylor announced the following pageant winners: May Day Queen Nadia Brown, May Day King Eric Flores II. Photos by Samantha Lyles....
DHS AA Graduate Spotlight – Brittney Hales
Brittney Hales is one of seven Darlington High School Early College Honors Program students graduating with her Associate of Arts degree from Florence-Darlington Technical College the same year she graduates from high school. Two years ago, when DHS unveiled its Associate of Arts Degree program for qualified Early College Honors Program students, Brittney decided to rise to the challenge and take advantage of this opportunity. While...