Last night at our Board of Trustees meeting, we had the opportunity to recognize several outstanding student and staff accomplishments.
First, we recognized Broome High School senior, Shamya Wilkins, for graduating from Scholars Academy through USC Upstate. Scholars Academy offers academically advanced high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses while still participating in their high school activities. Students earn college credit, which they can transfer to other institutions.
Next, we recognized three students at Daniel Morgan Technology Center who placed in the Midlands Tech Welding Competition, and their instructor, Mr. Tommy Swanger.
These students are Jeffrey Pittman (12th grade), Jose Negrete-Gonzalez (12th grade), and Christopher Wampler (12th grade). Jeffrey earned first place in the Category 3 TIG welding competition at the Midlands Tech Welding Competition. He won a $1,000 scholarship, a welding machine, a welding hood, and $1,200 worth of supplies. Jose placed in the Midlands Tech Welding Competition and received a welding hood and other welding supplies. Christopher placed in the Midlands Tech Welding Competition and received welding supplies.
These students also competed on Friday in the Air Force competition at Spartanburg Community College, where as part of a team, they secured third place.
We then recognized two Media Technology students who won the South Carolina SkillsUSA competition, and their instructor, Mr. Jamey Thompson. Hayden Brewington (11th grade) and Damien Smith (11th grade) earned first place in TV Video Production at the South Carolina SkillsUSA competition, securing the chance to represent South Carolina at the SkillsUSA National competition from June 23rd – June 28th in Atlanta.
Our Board of Trustees then recognized Mrs. Ashley Cooksey, 4K teacher at Cannons Elementary. Mrs. Cooksey is the recipient of a Mini-Grant from Junior League of Spartanburg. The grant will fully fund a $575 sand and water sensory table for her 4K students.
Congratulations to all!