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Orchestra awards scholarships
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Effingham Community Orchestra awarded its first Academic Scholarships. The 2011 recipients are, from left to right, Tyler Beale, Christina Hillman and Rachel Miles. - photo by Photo provided

Effingham Community Orchestra awarded its first Academic Scholarships. The 2011 recipients are Tyler Beale, Christina Hillman and Rachel Miles.

To be eligible to apply for the annual academic scholarship, an individual must have been a member in good standing of Effingham Community Orchestra for a minimum of two uninterrupted years.

The orchestra is now accepting musicians. Individuals interested in receiving information about Orchestra membership may call 826-5300, ext. 25, visit the Web site at  www.effinghamcommunityorchestra.org, or send an email to effinghamcommunityorchestra@windstream.net.

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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