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Students from Madame Granzows French classes at South Effingham High School participated in the National French Exam given in March. Two students placed nationally and 18 students placed in the top 10 in the state in French I. - photo by Photo provided

Students from Madame Granzow’s French classes at South Effingham High School participated in the National French Exam given in March. Two students placed nationally and 18 students placed in the top 10 in the state in French I.

This year, 985 students in Georgia and 21,192 in the nation took the French I test. Cathy Tseng placed first in Georgia and fourth in the nation in her category and Alex Granzow placed eighth in Georgia and 10th in the nation against native speakers. In French 2, Alex Westerfield placed 11th in Georgia and 22nd in the nation. Morgan Moore was second in Georgia and 11th nationwide, Nicholas Battista and Nichole Schultz were each third in Georgia, Adam King and Matheson Price were each fourth in Georgia and Hannah Osborne was fifth in Georgia.

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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