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Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society inducts new members
The Georgia Southern University chapter of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society recently inducted 242 new members. To become a member of Phi Eta Sigma, a student must earn a GPA of 3.5 or greater during their freshmen year at the University.
Wostbrock recognized for outstanding achievement
Berry College recognized outstanding achievement among students during its annual honors night celebration.
Hyde receives Achievement Academy award
The United States Achievement Academy announced that Audrey Hannah Hyde from Guyton has been named a United States National Award Winner in three categories, honor roll, leadership and student council.
SEHS FFA award winners
High Sales Brandon Dickerson, Anna Wendelken and Zachary Blalock Greenhand Degrees Jasen Bowers, Lyndsey Sikes, Sarah Donnell, Whitney Smith, D. J. Lavine, Kris Stafford, Faith Shreve, Taylor Landing, Ashley Williams, Cody Messex, Tara Carter, Sean Smith, Faith Hogan, Jerry Hounshell, Kevin Hounshell, Travis Cobb, Katie Iler, Joshua Floyd, R. J. Sanders, Mandi Patrick, Nick Grier, Austin Oglesby and Megan Roman Star Greenhand Mandi Patrick Star Discovery Whitney Smith Star Agribusinessman Nick Mullins Star Chapter Farmer ...
It all adds up for Guyton and St. Jude’s
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital announced today the successful completion of Math-A-Thon at Guyton Elementary, where students raised $1,675.
STC to offer weekend studies program this summer
SAVANNAH - For today's working adults, finding time to attend college is often difficult. But Savannah Technical College is making it easier with its new weekend college studies program, offering College Algebra (MAT 191) and Composition and Rhetoric (ENG 191) on alternating Saturday mornings at the College's Savannah Campus, 5717 White Bluff Road.
SEMS Y Club makes blankets for orphanage
South Effingham Middle School Y Club members participate in school and community projects every month of the school year, but for the first time their efforts are going global. Y Club officers recently heard about the Acts III Global Ministry Orphanage Project in Malawi, Africa and felt led and inspired to be a part of such a great ministry project.
AASU nursing student awarded scholarship
Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) junior Rebecca Page has been awarded the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Scholarship by the Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association.
BOE honors its retiring employees
The Effingham County Board of Education recognized retiring employees on Wednesday. Superintendent Randy Shearouse told the retirees it was a happy day for them, but not a happy day for the school system. "We lose a lot of talented people from the classrooms, school principals, media center and lunchroom workers and custodial staff," he said. "We lose you, and I know you're all smiling and you're happy to be retiring, but it's not such a ...
Ebenezer's Emmy Night
Ebenezer Elementary First Emmy Night was held on Thursday, April 12. As the limo delivered all students in the media club, the stars were introduced from the limo for a 'star arrival.' All students were presented with their own golden emmy and certificate, for all the hours they have spent since Christmas after school designing their own projects, from the Effingham County Media Festival. Mrs. Peggy Helmly was recognized as heading up the media festival ...
SEHS grad presents research project
MACON - Ashley Nicole Miles presented a research project at Mercer University's Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 20. The topic was "Body Dissatisfaction Prevention: A Dismantling Investigation."
Rincon student receives Gulfstream scholarship
Gulfstream Aerospace has awarded 10 scholarships valued at $8,000 each to children of Gulfstream employees - including six children of Gulfstream employees in Savannah.
A gory allegory
In an effort to prevent drinking and driving, Effingham County High School students performed as the victims and driver in a drunk driving accident Thursday.
Springfield Elementary awarded for excellence
Springfield Elementary School Principal, Terri Johnson, and past principal, Dayle Burns, accepted a Title I Distinguished Schools Award for the school on behalf of the hardworking students and staff members at Springfield Elementary. SES has been dedicated to making Adequate Yearly Progress for the 'No Child Left Behind Law' for the past four consecutive years. Also on hand to celebrate the school's accomplishments was past principal, Greg Arnsdorff, now an assistant superintendent for the Effingham ...
Rincon Elementary celebrates May Day
Rincon Elementary School celebrated its 24th May Day Festival on Friday. The program featured the May princesses and princes from each class, and the crowning of the May Queen by last years queen. The 2007 May Queen is De'Aun Johnson, her lady in waiting (first runner up) is Bridgett Caudle and the maid of honor (second runner up) is Taylor Downs. Each grade level performed a dance for the event.
Articles by Section - Education
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.
SEHS students get down, dirty and bloody with forensics class
Monday morning most students at South Effingham High School didn't know what to think as part of the cafeteria had been blocked off with crime yellow scene tape.
Something’s cooking at STC
Effingham, meet Chef Jean Yves Vendeville.
Retired Educators honor Grandparent Day essay winners
The Effingham County Retired Educators Association recently held their annual Grandparents Day essay contest. The contest was open to all fifth graders in the Effingham County School system. The essays were judged by local retired educators. There were three winners from each of the eight Effingham County elementary schools. The Effingham Retired Educators would like to thank Duane and Karen Engel, owners of Pappa's Pizza in Springfield, for their generous donation of prizes for all ...
SEHS makes the grade for AYP
After appealing to the Georgia Department of Education, South Effingham High School met Adequate Yearly Progress for 2011.
Nease named RES parent of the month
Melissa Nease has been chosen as "Parent of the Month" for December at Rincon Elementary School.
ECHS’ Arrington receives national honor
ST LOUIS-Meredith Arrington, agricultural educator at Effingham County High School, is one of 36 individuals nationwide who received the Teachers Turn the Key Award, given Nov. 19 at the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) annual convention in St. Louis.
His cup pusheth over
Blandford Elementary School participated in an international cup stacking competition recently. The event promotes mental and physical fitness, as well as dexterity and agility.
SEHS FBLA hits State Fair
South Effingham's FBLA club attended a motivational rally in Perry by the annual State Fair. While at the fair, the FBLA members who traveled on the trip listened to a guest speaker discuss his journey through many different eras of time.
Falling into the festivities
Marlow Elementary held its annual fall festival and it was a success with the help of many, including South Effingham High NJROTC and members of SEHS Future Business Leaders of America.
FBLA students make a sweet move
South Effingham High School's Future Business Leaders of America members brought in a variety of candy to create trick-or-treat goody bags for the Backus Children's Hospital. Members who attended the meeting helped stuff and tie off approximately 30 treat bags.
Marching Mustangs cap great year
The 2011 Marching Band season is history and the South Effingham Marching Mustangs had another banner year. The marching band begins its season each July with band camp, where band members learn basic marching techniques and the mechanics of their competition show.
GSU recognized as Military Friendly
Georgia Southern University has been named one of the most military friendly universities in the country in "Military Advanced Education's 2012 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities." Georgia Southern will be featured in the December 2011 issue of the publication.
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