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Johnson named Miss SEHS 2012
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Megan Johnson, a junior, was named Miss SEHS 2012. She performed a dance routine to the song "Glam." - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue

Megan Johnson, a junior at South Effingham High School, was crowned MIss SEHS 2012 at the school’s annual pageant Saturday night. She won a $600 scholarship.

Aliyah Owens was first runner-up and received a $300 scholarship, and Cierra Mixon was second runner-up, earning a $200 scholarship.

Bethany Rowbal was named Miss Freshman, Leslie Lamb was Miss Sophomore and Kayla Abrams was Miss Junior.

Annie Fields was named the People’s Choice Award winner, along with Miss Congeniality, and received the highest GPA award. Mixon was named Most Photogenic.

For more pictures, see community.effinghamherald.net.

Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
2026 budget
This chart illustrates how the Effingham County School District’s $203 million general fund is allocated for fiscal year 2026, including spending on salaries, benefits, transportation, health services, and safety and security. (Courtesy of Effingham School District)
The Effingham County Board of Education approved a $203 million fiscal year 2026 budget Thursday night, reflecting an 11% increase over last year. The rise is largely due to an $8 million spike in health and retirement benefit costs for employees. To help cover the shortfall, the district may raise the property tax millage rate, potentially increasing homeowners’ taxes by up to 12 percent.
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