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Effingham students receive degrees from University of Georgia
The University of Georgia held its spring commencement exercises May 8, with Alton Brown, who writes, produces, directs and stars in "Good Eats," serving as speaker at the undergraduate ceremony. In addition to being the first Peabody Award-winning host for the Food Network, Brown has written several books, including "I'm Just Here for the Food," which won the 2003 James Beard Foundation Award for best cookbook in the reference category.
Brown earns his diploma from ABAC
TIFTON-Billy Brown II of Guyton received an associate's degree in forest technology during spring semester commencement exercises at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
Character for a day
Students from Effingham Christian School recently spent the day as one of their favorite literary characters. As part of Spirit Week, the students dressed up as a literary character they had read about during the year.
Interact officers sworn in
The SEHS Interact Club was awarded the Districtwide International Service Award for their Haiti relief efforts, raising half of the $58,000 for the entire southeast Georgia effort to provide Shelter Boxes (http://www.shelterbox.org/) to the victims of the earthquake earlier this year.
Shabi named to dean’s list at Reinhardt College
Elisabeth Shabi of Rincon was among the 377 students named to the Reinhardt College Dean's List for spring semester 2010.
GSU graduation draws crowd
STATESBORO - More than 20,000 people packed into Georgia Southern University's Paulson Stadium on May 8 to honor a record number of graduates at spring commencement. Approximately 2,400 graduates participated in the ceremony.
Van Sickle wins state, local UDC essay contest
Zach Van Sickle won an essay contest sponsored by the Effingham County Hussars, No. 2285, Georgia Division, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Beam earns HES scholarship
Brigitte Beam from Effingham County High School was awarded the Historic Effingham Society scholarship. The scholarship is presented to a student who will be majoring in history, historic preservation or journalism. Beam will be pursuing a degree in history at Georgia Southern University.
Students rake in scholarship money at class nights
Before graduation, parents and friends packed the bleachers in the Effingham County and South Effingham high school gyms for the 2010 class nights, where graduates earned combined over $3.2 million in scholarship awards.
SEHS Spanish students among the nation’s best
Felicidades! Two Spanish students from South Effingham High School attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2010 National Spanish Examinations. The National Spanish Examinations are administered each year in grades six through 12, and are sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.
SEMS citizens of the month
South Effingham Middle School students pictured were chosen by their grade level teachers to represent their team as Citizen of the Month for April/May.
ECHS FBLA honored with Bronze Chapter Award at conference
The Effingham County FBLA club attended the State Leadership Conference held in Atlanta on March 26-28. Six students and two advisors attended. Students competed in Emerging Business Issues, Accounting I, Accounting II, Business Law, and Business Procedures.
Hats off to SEHS class of 2010
South Effingham High School held commencement exercises for 347 seniors Saturday night at The Corral.
School board pushes ahead with budget, cuts
After months spent preparing for the worst, the school board received better than expected reductions from the state and approved their tentative budget - a balanced budget - last Thursday.
Hats off to ECHS class of 2010
Effingham County High School graduated a class of 358 seniors Friday night at Rebel Field. Jacob Daniel Curtis was the valedictorian, and Micah Jackson was the salutatorian.
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MGC honors three Effingham students
COCHRAN-Middle Georgia College Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Mary Lou Frank, has announced that three students from Effingham County have been cited for scholastic achievement during MGC's fall 2011 semester.
Local students picked to lead SOAR
Georgia Southern University has assembled its 2012 Southern's Orientation, Advisement, and Registration (SOAR) Team to help guide incoming freshmen through orientation during summer SOAR sessions.
GSU gets high marks in online degree rankings
Georgia Southern University's online graduate programs in business, education, information technology and nursing have been ranked among the nation's best in the first edition of Top Online Education Program rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Schools say writing program is strong
Overall, the Effingham County School System believes its high school writing program is strong and continuing to improve.
An early start for the 2012-13 school year
Effingham schools will start the 2012-13 year Aug. 1, with week-long breaks spaced throughout the year.
ECHS FBLA gladly takes on the role of St. Nicholas
"Tis' the season for giving" as one might describe the holidays. Through all the hustle and bustle that accompanies the month of December, the fundamental concept of giving still remains a universal theme of Christmas, and one FBLA chapter was determined not to let Saint Nick be the only generous one.
ECHS FBLA attend leadership conference
On Nov. 11, Effingham County High School FBLA officers traveled to Athens to attend the Fall Leadership Conference. The officers participated in different leadership workshops based on the office they hold.
Order in the court for mock trial
The FBLA members and business education students at Effingham County High School got the opportunity to participate in a program called "Journey through Justice" sponsored by the State Bar of Georgia.
SEHS FBLA’ers visit Classic City for Fall Leadership Conference
On Nov. 11, 17 members and two advisors from South Effingham High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the Fall Leadership Conference at the Classic Center in Athens. This conference consists of leadership workshops, networking opportunities and competition for FBLA members from all across the state.
ECHS FBLA attends state rally
Eleven of the ECHS FBLA members attended the Fall Motivational Rally/Competition in Perry. Students were introduced to the state and region officers for the 2011-12 term. Award winners from the National Conference were announced and congratulated. Students were entertained by a motivational speaker. Once the rally was over, all 11 students competed in events such as economics, business law, banking and finance, sports management, hospitality management, health care administration, and computer applications. After the competition, ...
School system accepts Lisnacullen tract gift
The Effingham County Board of Education closed on a big gift just in time for the holidays.
SEHS National Honors Society gets in the holiday spirit
The South Effingham High School pre-K celebrated a Holiday Craft Day with Santa on Dec. 16. The two-hour event featured Santa's visit with the pre-K students, holiday craft-making at activity tables, gift-giving and a Christmas party of tasty snacks and good cheer.
Twenty-one students to vie for spots in GHP
The Governor's Honors Program, known as GHP, is a residential summer program for gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors. A function of the Georgia Department of Education, it takes place on the campus of Valdosta State University. The 2012 program will be the 49th summer, making it the longest continually running program of its kind in the nation.
SEHS FBLA pitiches in for the holidays
During November and December, South Effingham High School Future Business Leaders of America helped provide Thanksgiving dinner to a needy family and fill Christmas wish lists for 17 children, all in the county. FBLA partnered with Future Educators of America and Family Career Community Leaders of America and respective classes to bring in numerous donations to help fill wishes for less privileged children in the county.
High schools to go to seven-period day for 2012-13
High schools in Effingham County will be on a seven-period day schedule for the 2012-13 school year.
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