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Crowning achievement
Miss ECHS 1
Sandi Van Orden
Updated: Apr 13, 2009, 10:15 PM
Published: Apr 13, 2009, 10:18 PM

Emily Woods was crowned Miss Effingham County High School on Saturday night. She also won the casual wear, evening wear and interview awards.

Elondia Harden was the first runner-up and Kelley Neidlinger was the second runner-up. Natalie Baldwin won most photogenic and people’s choice. Courtney Martin won for academic achievement. Harden and Takeyra Dixon tied for the sprit of ECHS award.

CeCe Nixon to Retire After 40 Years of Service to Effingham Schools
CeCe Nixon
After working her way up from paraprofessional to asssessment technician in the Cece Nixon is starting her last year before retiring after 40 years with the Effingham County School District. (Gail Parson / Effingham Herald)
Gail Parsons
Updated: Aug 6, 2025, 3:35 PM
Published: Aug 6, 2025, 12:15 PM
After more than 40 years with Effingham County Schools, CeCe Nixon is retiring, leaving behind a quiet legacy of excellence, compassion and steady leadership. From her beginnings as a kindergarten paraprofessional to her vital role in the district’s testing office, Nixon has impacted generations of students and educators with her work ethic, professionalism and heart.
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