Homework Center Awards at Brunson Dargan
Darlington businessman and former City Council member Jimmy Cooper delivered a motivational talk to Brunson Dargan Elementary School students
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By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net
Students at Darlington’s Brunson Dargan Elementary (BDE) received recognition for their hard work at the annual Homework Center Awards, held May 18 in the school cafeteria.
Kids received certificates and trophies for their efforts to improve grades and study habits, as well as for participating in themed clubs like the Zumba Club, Book Club, and Google Club.
Special guest speaker James L. “Jimmy” Cooper, a Darlington businessman and former member of City Council, spoke to students about the importance of believing in themselves and taking chances – sometimes risking failure – in order to innovate and grow.
The BDE Homework Center has 60 students enrolled, making it the largest in the state, and has been so successful that there is now a waiting list for available spots. With support from SCE&G and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the Homework Centers Program has for 25 years provided safe, supervised, and structured learning environments where students can complete their homework and improve their study habits in a fun atmosphere.
The Brunson Dargan Elementary Zumba Club put on a high energy performance
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Teacher Ebonye Clark (left) presented a Certificate of Excellence to Brunson Dargan Elementary School student Sherria Jackson for her work at the BDE Homework Center
Photo by Samantha Lyles