North Augusta student wins state essay contest
Jul. 8—N.A. student wins state essay contest
The South Carolina Department of Education and Dominion Energy recognized North Augusta High School junior Grayson Fleury and four other students from across the state recently for their outstanding submissions in the third annual Strong Men & Women in S.C. History student writing contest. Winners were selected from each of South Carolina's five regions: CSRA, Lowcountry, Midlands, Pee Dee and Upstate.
The contest encourages South Carolina high school juniors and seniors to write a 500-word essay about a different topic annually. This year, students were asked to write about why they think it is important to learn the history of African Americans and their contributions to the state.
Fleury's essay reflects on the importance of learning about the contributions of African Americans to the Palmetto State.
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver and Dominion Energy South Carolina President Keller Kissam presented each student with an Apple MacBook Air. Their school or home school association will receive $1,000.
Guinyard named to CCTC dean's list
Amanda Guinyard of Aiken and Rabert Fazekas, of Aiken, was named to the dean's list for the 2023 spring semester at Central Carolina Technical College.
The dean's list recognizes students who were enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours and achieved at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the term.
Grant Cook named to president's list
Grant Cook, of North Augusta, was named to the president's list for the 2023 spring semester at Georgia Southern University.
To be eligible for the president's list, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
Wright joins United Way of Aiken County
Geneva Wright has been named the new director of resource development for the United Way of Aiken County. Wright comes to us from Helping Hands where she has served as the volunteer coordinator and outreach advocate for the past eight years. She received her Bachelor of Arts in political science from Coastal Carolina University. The positions Wright has held since receiving her degree reflect her desire to create opportunity and a positive impact in her community, making her a great fit for United Way of Aiken County.
She is also a member of United Way of Aiken County's Young Philanthropist Society and has served on the steering committee for the group for the past two years. In addition to her work at Helping Hands and involvement with YPS, Wright is also an active member of the Aiken County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America and the Aiken Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
She and her husband Elgin have two beautiful children, Eva and Elias. They cherish their time together as a family and make it a priority to be active and involved.
Hannah Hill named to president's list
Hannah Hill has been named to the president's list for the 2023 spring semester at James Madison University. Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Hill is majoring in communication sciences and disorders.
Students named to dean's list
Audrey Decker and Melissa Murph were named to the dean's list for the 2023 spring semester at the University of Alabama.
Students named to UA president's list
Jennat Fuller and Madden Bell were named to the president's list for the 2023 spring semester at the University of Alabama.
