High School Headlines
Summerville High School senior Robyn Stoffel waited patiently to have her program signed.
Squadron members from the Air Force Thunderbirds took time out of their schedules last Friday to visit Summerville High School and talk to students.
The school’s Naval JROTC instructor Colonel Claude Davis coordinated the visit with the Charleston Air Force Base in hopes of inspiring and motivating students.
The school’s Naval JROTC instructor Colonel Claude Davis coordinated the visit with the Charleston Air Force Base in hopes of inspiring and motivating students.
Kathryn N. Salkowski, a graduating senior at Fort Dorchester High School, has been named one of approximately 560 semifinalists in the 2008 Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from more than 3,000 candidates on the basis of superior achievements, leadership qualities, personal character, and involvement in community and school activities.
The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of eminent citizens appointed by the President, will make the final selection of the scholars. Winners will be announced in May. The Commission will select one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and US Students living abroad; up to 20 students representing the visual, literary and performing arts; and 15 students at large.
The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of eminent citizens appointed by the President, will make the final selection of the scholars. Winners will be announced in May. The Commission will select one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and US Students living abroad; up to 20 students representing the visual, literary and performing arts; and 15 students at large.
The Pinewood Preparatory School’s award winning drama department will be presenting, “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.” The cast is pictured in full dress.
The Pinewood Preparatory School’s award winning drama department will be presenting, “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.” The drama, written by Celeste Raspanti and produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company, is the story of one of the 15,000 children who passed through Terezin, a military garrison set up as a ghetto during World War II, a stopping-off place on the way to the gas chambers in Auschwitz. This sensitive and life-affirming play is based on collected poems and drawings by those children, which were recovered and published in a book by the same name.
The students and Drama Director, Shannon Horn, have chosen to have fifty percent of the $5 admission fees go directly to The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Located in Washington, D.C., The Museum is America's national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history.
The students and Drama Director, Shannon Horn, have chosen to have fifty percent of the $5 admission fees go directly to The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Located in Washington, D.C., The Museum is America's national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history.
Pictured are Chase Mizzell, Justin Fulcher, Kevin Vertfeuille, Chen Chen Costelloe, Elizabeth Samuels, Jessica Paonita, Jocelyn Paonita, Alyse Gardner, Matt Busch, Larry Edney (Faculty Adviser), Kishan Bhula, Ryan Daugherty, Nick Schmidt, David Stone. Not in picture: Jackie Hodge and Karen Mok
The 2007/08 members of the Fort Dorchester High School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America competed at the S.C. State FBLA Conference on Friday 3/14 and 3/15. Our chapter had 23 students competing in various events. The FDHS FBLA Chapter set a school record by bringing home 7 first place trophies.
Out of the 23 students who competed, 15 are now qualified to compete at the National FBLA Conference, which will be held in Atlanta, GA June 26th through June 29th.
Out of the 23 students who competed, 15 are now qualified to compete at the National FBLA Conference, which will be held in Atlanta, GA June 26th through June 29th.
Members of the Fort Dorchester High School group, now known as One Revolution, made a special presentation to the school board on Monday to outline measures it has taken to build relationships at Fort Dorchester High School.
Its ultimate goal is to elevate academics to the level of athletics in their school.
Its ultimate goal is to elevate academics to the level of athletics in their school.
North Charleston, South Carolina- April 9 2008- The Patriot, the yearbook for Fort Dorchester High School, was recently recognized for excellence and highlighted in the 2008 Jostens Gotcha Covered Look Book.
Published annually by Jostens, the 2008 edition is the sixth volume of this industry-leading publication. The Gotcha Covered Look Book features a collection of creative times, dynamic covers, story-telling copy and action-packed photography that is selected from outstanding yearbooks from across the country. The Gotcha Covered Look Book is a popular reference guide for yearbook advisers and staffs seeking creative ideas, trends, and inspiration.
Published annually by Jostens, the 2008 edition is the sixth volume of this industry-leading publication. The Gotcha Covered Look Book features a collection of creative times, dynamic covers, story-telling copy and action-packed photography that is selected from outstanding yearbooks from across the country. The Gotcha Covered Look Book is a popular reference guide for yearbook advisers and staffs seeking creative ideas, trends, and inspiration.
The Model United Nations Program at Pinewood Preparatory School competed in the prestigious Winthrop Model United Nations Conference held at Winthrop University April 2nd through 4th, 2008. The Winthrop Model United Nations Conference is the most established United Nations Conference of its type held in the United States. With schools like Northwestern High, Fort Mill High, Rock Hill High, Stratford, and Sumter High competing, the Winthrop Model United Nations draws teams from all over South Carolina and North Carolina. The Model United Nations Program at Pinewood Preparatory School represented the countries of Ghana, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Sierra Leone. Pinewood students represented these countries in the Political-Security Committee, the Legal Committee, the Social-Humanitarian Committee, the African Union, and the Security Council and debated some of the major issues confronting the world community today.
This year’s teams had an excellent showing as evidenced by securing four individual delegate awards as well as the top delegation award offered at the Winthrop Model United Nations Conference. All four individual delegate award winners came from the students representing Ghana, these include Patrick Hockl, Katie Iannace, Aris Hanchard, and Matt Londergan. Individual delegates are awarded in committees based on their ability to debate, represent the interests of their country, and work in cooperation with other delegates. With that being said the Pinewood students representing Ghana secured the top delegation award, the Winthrop Cup, for the delegation that is judged as being the best all around. Winning the Winthrop Cup is a tremendous achievement for a high school’s delegation considering the tough competition. Not only did the Pinewood students represent Ghana perform with an obvious high degree of skill, the other Pinewood students performed in an exemplary fashion as well. Kyle Smith, Blake Wood, Brittany Brunson, Paige Sharkey, Laura Kate Gamble, Tina Thomas, Austin Shepard, and Dustin Pfaehler all exhibited tremendous debating skill and represented their delegations with distinction.
This year’s teams had an excellent showing as evidenced by securing four individual delegate awards as well as the top delegation award offered at the Winthrop Model United Nations Conference. All four individual delegate award winners came from the students representing Ghana, these include Patrick Hockl, Katie Iannace, Aris Hanchard, and Matt Londergan. Individual delegates are awarded in committees based on their ability to debate, represent the interests of their country, and work in cooperation with other delegates. With that being said the Pinewood students representing Ghana secured the top delegation award, the Winthrop Cup, for the delegation that is judged as being the best all around. Winning the Winthrop Cup is a tremendous achievement for a high school’s delegation considering the tough competition. Not only did the Pinewood students represent Ghana perform with an obvious high degree of skill, the other Pinewood students performed in an exemplary fashion as well. Kyle Smith, Blake Wood, Brittany Brunson, Paige Sharkey, Laura Kate Gamble, Tina Thomas, Austin Shepard, and Dustin Pfaehler all exhibited tremendous debating skill and represented their delegations with distinction.
Patrick Magers, a senior at Fort Dorchester High School has been named a South Carolina Teaching Fellow, the state's most prestigious fellowship for future teachers. The S.C. General Assembly, recognizing the shortage of teachers in the state and the importance of quality teachers in every classroom, annually funds the Teaching Fellows Program for South Carolina. This program identifies highly gifted high school seniors who commit to teaching in South Carolina. Following a rigorous application and interview process, Patrick was selected from more than 750 student applications. Each year, the program awards Fellowships for up to 200 high school seniors who have exhibited high academic achievements, a history of service to the school and community and a desire to teach South Carolina's children. The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA), a state agency housed at Winthrop University, is responsible for administering the South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program. As a Teaching Fellow, Patrick will participate in an advanced education program at College of Charleston, one of eleven Teaching Fellows Institutions in South Carolina. In addition, he will have the opportunity for leadership development during the summer, involvement with communities and businesses throughout the state and up to $24,000 in scholarship money. A Fellow agrees to teach in South Carolina's public schools for at least four years following graduation. "Students in the Teaching Fellows program will have numerous opportunities to become familiar with all aspects of the teaching profession," according to Brett Vaughn, Program Director for the Teaching Fellows. "We continue to work toward our goal of having a Teaching Fellow working in every district in the state, with hopes that these teachers will serve as models of teacher quality and catalysts for increased student achievement."
Chad Landon, left, and Amber Locklear race the Pinewood Prep moonbuggy. Pinewood fields the only team in S.C. to compete in the Great Moonbuggy Race which draws entrants from around the world.
Pinewood Preparatory School’s Moonbuggy Team bumped, drove and maneuvered itself into a fifth place finish in the National Moonbuggy Race April 3.
Despite the dreary, overcast day, a persistent drizzle failed to dampen the smiles and sprits of the Pinewood Moonbuggy team, as they set off to Huntsville, Alabama to compete in the National Great Moonbuggy Race.
Despite the dreary, overcast day, a persistent drizzle failed to dampen the smiles and sprits of the Pinewood Moonbuggy team, as they set off to Huntsville, Alabama to compete in the National Great Moonbuggy Race.
The Summerville High School PTSA will present an evening with Sheriff Ray Nash. The topic of discussion will be two-fold: First, drugs in the lives of teens, what to look for, what is the newest drug of choice, and what is going on with drugs in our local area. Second, Nash will talk about guns in school and what is being done in our community to make us more aware.
This very informative meeting will take place Monday, April 14th at 7 p.m. in the SHS Media Center. Refreshments will be served.
This very informative meeting will take place Monday, April 14th at 7 p.m. in the SHS Media Center. Refreshments will be served.
Bagwell awarded teaching fellowship
Emily Bagwell, a senior at Summerville High School has been named a South Carolina Teaching Fellow, the state's most prestigious fellowship for future teachers.
Emily Bagwell, a senior at Summerville High School has been named a South Carolina Teaching Fellow, the state's most prestigious fellowship for future teachers.
From left are STAR winers Jonathan Rhodes, Jasmine Lytch, Amber Goodwine, Cindy Tang, Robert Thomas, teacher Nadine Miller, Ebony Slater, Ashley Alexander, Jonathan Leonard and Zanai Wallace.
Fort Dorchester High School students traveled to Columbia recently for the annual Family, Career, and Community Leaders of American FCCLA student organization conference competition.
This year's theme was "The Beat Goes ON" and marks the group's 61st anniversary.. There were 281 attendees and 180 students who competed in STAR events (Students Taking Action with Recognition.)
This year's theme was "The Beat Goes ON" and marks the group's 61st anniversary.. There were 281 attendees and 180 students who competed in STAR events (Students Taking Action with Recognition.)
Honors Program Director Dr. Clay Motley (r) and Dr. Jim Colman, vice president of Academic Affairs, congratulate prospective student Ellie Doss for having been award
Austin Cannon, a Fort Dorchester student from North Charleston and Ellie Doss, a home schooled student from Summerville attended Premiere Day at Charleston Southern University March 15. Cannon and Doss are prospective students at CSU. Both have been awarded the Dr. Jairy C. Hunter Jr. Scholarship. This presidential scholarship is the University’s top academic award and is awarded to students with an SAT score of 1200 or higher/ACT composite of 27 or higher, and a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Charleston Southern rolls out the red carpet on Premiere Day to students accepted at Charleston Southern. They are given the opportunity to tour the campus, meet with faculty, discuss financial aid, and attend special sessions about the honors program, athletics and career services.
Charleston Southern rolls out the red carpet on Premiere Day to students accepted at Charleston Southern. They are given the opportunity to tour the campus, meet with faculty, discuss financial aid, and attend special sessions about the honors program, athletics and career services.
Lauren Miller, Kim Hoff and Cindy Tang were recently elected to office for their state organization.
Family , Career and Community Leaders of America is a national student run organization. It provides youth with a variety of opportunities to develop leadership potential while focusing on improving personal, family, school and community.
Lauren Miller, a sophomore at Fort Dorchester High School, was elected by her peers to serve as our 2008-09 FCCLA President to the student organization. Her duties as President will be to preside over state meetings, to serve as chairperson of the State Executive Committee and to attend all Board of Directors meetings. Their President shall appoint committees and shall be an ex-officio member of these committees. Bessie Walker is her advisor.
Lauren Miller, a sophomore at Fort Dorchester High School, was elected by her peers to serve as our 2008-09 FCCLA President to the student organization. Her duties as President will be to preside over state meetings, to serve as chairperson of the State Executive Committee and to attend all Board of Directors meetings. Their President shall appoint committees and shall be an ex-officio member of these committees. Bessie Walker is her advisor.
The graduating classes of 1960-1970 are hosting a reunion party for graduates and attendees of the “old” Summerville High School on Main Street from 1960 to 1970.
The reunion is planned for Saturday, June 14, from 7:30-11:30 p.m. (Check-in begins at 7 p.m.) at the Gaillard Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street, Charleston.
The reunion is planned for Saturday, June 14, from 7:30-11:30 p.m. (Check-in begins at 7 p.m.) at the Gaillard Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street, Charleston.