Something to cheer about With parents TJ and Michelle Rubrecht and coach Katie Ward looking on, Effingham County High School’s Ashlie Rubrecht signs a grant-in-aid with Mercer University. Rubrecht is the first ECHS competitive cheerleader to sign a college scholarship for cheerleading. Rubrecht competed in all four years of high school and was a flier for the ECHS competitive squad, coached by Ward. - photo by Photo provided Latest Georgia high school Class of 2024 posts record graduation rate Homeschool students visit Joyful Acres Farm Effingham County Schools to reopen Thursday, Oct. 3 Honey Ridge Agricenter holds ribbon cutting for new show arena