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Effingham Orchestra hands out scholarships
0615 ECO scholarships
The 2016 recipients of the Effingham Community Orchestra scholarships, pictured from left to right are Aaron Sabo, Traci Reed and Toby Martin.

Effingham Community Orchestra has awarded its sixth annual academic scholarships.

One of the missions of Effingham Community Orchestra is to nurture its musicians by granting academic scholarships. To be eligible to apply for one of these scholarships an individual must be a musician member in good standing of Effingham Community Orchestra. The orchestra is comprised of both adult and high school youth musicians and is currently accepting additional musicians.

For information visit the web site www.effinghamcommunityorchestra.org, email orchestradirector@effinghamcommunityorchestra.org or call 826-5300 ext. 110.

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)
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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