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Exchange Club's ACE nominess
Every year, the Exchange Club of Effingham County accepts nominations for its annual ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Award. The award recognizes high school seniors who have made a dramatic change in their attitude and performance while in school. The students have overcome great physical, emotional or social obstacles.
ECHS’ top trio ending careers on a high note
After being actively involved in Effingham County High School's music program for four years, including the last two as drum major for the marching band, Jacqueline Zantow is considering earning a degree in music in college.
SEHS’ top grads getting a head-start on future
For most high school seniors, graduation day is a farewell. But for South Effingham High School class of 2012 valedictorian Emilia Truluck, it's more of a reunion. Truluck was back among her SEHS classmates this week after being dual-enrolled for the past two years at the University of West Georgia's Advanced Academy of Georgia, carrying a full college class load and living on-campus in Carrollton. "I've been going to school with ...
Appointment to Annapolis
Effingham County High School senior Dylan Sewell has received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. With this appointment comes a scholarship which will cover the cost of room, board, tuition books and clothing and all other essentials for all four years of college. A Naval Academy education is one of the most prestigious opportunities in the U.S. and is valued, according to Naval Academy officials, at more than $400,000.
School board recognizes aspiring leaders
Eleven Effingham County Schools employees were recognized at last week's board of education meeting for completing the Aspiring Leaders Program.
Miller graduates from FSU
Ashia Kendra Dimiya Miller, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Miller, graduated with a liberal arts degree in music from Florida State University during a commencement ceremony on April 28.
Local students honored at Middle Georgia College
COCHRAN-Middle Georgia College Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Mary Lou Frank, has announced that four students from Effingham County have been cited for scholastic achievement during MGC's spring 2012 semester.
Zipperer graduates from Brewton-Parker College
MOUNT VERNON-Michelle DeLane Zipperer of Springfield graduated from Brewton-Parker College, Mount Vernon, following the May 2012 term, announced Dr. Chris Jones, interim provost.
Exchange Club announces Youth of the Year nominees
The Exchange Club of Effingham County has announced this year's nominees for its Youth of the Year Award. Every year the Exchange Club accepts nominations from the local high schools for the award, which is presented to a young person judged to be the most outstanding achiever in school activities, community service activities, academics and special achievements as set forth by the National Exchange Club's Youth of the Year Program criteria.
Top award for ECHS JROTC
Unit GA-938, the Air Force Junior ROTC at Effingham County High School, has been selected by the Air Force to receive the 2011-12 Air Force Junior ROTC Distinguished Unit Award (DUA) with Merit. This award recognizes Air Force Junior ROTC units that have performed above and beyond normal expectations, and that have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to their school and community while meeting the Air Force Junior ROTC mission of producing better citizens ...
Georgia Power energy education initiatives a success
ATLANTA-More than 56,000 Georgia school children are learning about energy efficiency and the electric utility industry through a statewide Georgia Power education initiative aimed at third-, fifth- and eighth-graders.
Millage rise won’t bring in extra revenue for schools
After keeping its millage rate constant at 15.333 for the past three years, the Effingham County Board of Education gave preliminary approval Thursday to raising the rate to 16.895 for the coming fiscal year.
Blandford spans the globe with art
Each grade level studied and represented different countries and cultures as Blandford Elementary School celebrated its annual arts festival.
Young artists are just ducky
The First Baptist Church of Rincon weekday ministry art class won big in the Georgia Junior Duck Stamp competition.
UDC chapter awards winners in essay contest
Each year the United Daughters of the Confederacy sponsors an historical essay contest. The essay contest is offered to all students in grades fifth through 12th. The topic of this year's essay was "Robert E. Lee and his leadership at Appomattox."
Articles by Section - Education
Parents getting their say on school year calendar
Parents of Effingham County students can offer their opinion on which calendar the school system should adopt for the 2014-15 academic year.
Effingham County celebrates National 4-H Week
Effingham County 4-H'ers joined others across the U.S. in celebrating National 4-H Week.
School system honors top work-based students
Two graduates from the class of 2013 have been honored as Effingham County's 2012-13 work-based learning students of the year.
Powell named STC’s dean of industrial technology
SAVANNAH - Savannah Technical College has selected Joseph Powell as its dean of industrial technology. Prior to this position Powell was STC's department head for drafting technology.
Studio CEO offers direction for JROTC cadets
Having faith and faith in yourself are essential to success, the chief executive officer of Medient Studios told members of the Effingham County High School Air Force JROTC on Thursday night.
Educators take part in water issues workshop, key issues institute
For three Effingham County school teachers, summer school was never more fun. Jana Bolton and Kendra Brophy of Effingham County Middle School and Amber Teare of South Effingham High School were selected and sponsored by Georgia-Pacific to attend summer workshop programs designed to help them bring environmental issues into the classroom in a dynamic way.
AASU partners with Martin Luther University
Officials from Armstrong Atlantic State University have signed a memorandum of understanding with representatives from Martin Luther University in Halle, Germany, underscoring the growing relationship between the two universities.
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