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A distinguished group of seventy-five new re-tirees and their family members were honored by the Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five (OCSD5) Board of Trustees at a Retirement Cel-ebration Dinner on May 24th. As a group, the retirees had a combined 1,653 years of experi-ence! Vernon Stephens, Vice Chair of the OCSD5 Board of Trustees, served as the Master of Cer-emonies for the event. He was joined on the program by Superintendent Dr. Jesse Washing-

The high school Valedictorians and Salutatorians from OCSD5 have been named. This special honor recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of these exceptional student leaders from the High School for Health Professions, North High School, Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, and Bethune-Bowman High School. The Valedictorian at the High School for Health Pro-fessions is Tekiah McClary. Tekiah is the daughter of Ms. Kimberly Little-McClary and Mr. Terrance McClary. She plans to attend Spelman College and major in Biology/Mathemat-ics. The Salutatorian for the High School for Health Pro-fessions is Khalia Garvin. Khalia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray (Latanza) Garvin. She plans to attend the Univer-sity of Central Florida and major in Mathematics. The Valedictorian at North High School is Tori Amber Scott Rutland. Tori is the daughter of Ms. Sandy Zimmerman Rutland and Mr. and Mrs. Randy (Amy) Zimmerman. She plans to attend Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and major in Business/Accounting. The Salutatorian at North High School is Morgan Brooke Swain. Morgan is the daughter

of Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Erika) McCurley. She plans to attend Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and Abraham Bald-win Agricultural College and major in Agricultural Education. The Valedictorian at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School is Shaelyn Elizabeth Rivers-Green. Shaelyn is the daughter of Ms. Lynn Rivers and Mr. Signeous Green. She plans to attend Furman University and major in Computer Science/Programming. The Salutatorian at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School is Amy Umashiye Ideozu. Amy is the daughter of Mr. Rogers Ideozu and Ms. Helen Ideozu. She plans to attend North Carolina State University and major in Accounting. The Valedictorian at Bethune-Bowman High School is Shamaya Malaiasia Felder. Shamaya is the daughter of Ms. Larica Felder. She plans to attend Clemson University and major in Human Resource Management. The Salutatorian at Bethune-Bowman High School is Sahura Keket Levins. Sahura is the daughter of Ms. Shekira Levins. She plans to attend Francis Marion University and major in Counseling Psy-chology.

OCSD5 Announces the 2018 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

OCSD5 HonorsSeventy-Five Retirees at Celebration Dinner

Tori Amber Scott Rutland Valedictorian

North High School

Khalia GarvinSalutatorian

High School forHealth Professions

Morgan Brooke SwainSalutatorian

North High School

2018 OCSD5Valedictorians & Salutatorians

Shaelyn Rivers-GreenValedictorian

Orangeburg-WilkinsonHigh School

Amy Umashiye IdeozuSalutatorian

Orangeburg-WilkinsonHigh School

Shamaya Malaiasia FelderValedictorian

Bethune-BowmanHigh School

Tekiah McClaryValedictorianHigh School for

Health Professions

Sahura Keket LevinsSalutatorian

Bethune-BowmanHigh School

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Four students from William J. Clark Middle School were recognized by the Orangeburg Con-solidated School District Five (OCSD5) Board of Trustees on May 8, 2018 after being named South Carolina Junior Scholars by the South Carolina Department of Education. The State Department of Education initiated the Junior Scholars program in 1987 as a means to iden-tify eighth grade students with exceptional academic tal-ent. To qualify for selection as a Junior Scholar, students have to (1) score 550 or higher on the Evidence Based Reading and Writing Section or a 530 or higher on the Math Section of the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) examination or (2) be selected by the Duke University Tal-ent Identification Program (TIP) while enrolled in the sev-enth grade. The four students who were selected as Junior Schol-

Kennedy Williams, a first grade student at Sheridan Elementary School, recently received the “Read with the Gamecocks” award from the Univer-sity of South Carolina. To win the award, Kennedy dedicated herself to reading every day during the contest period resulting in her reading the most pages of any first grade student in South Carolina. For her effort, Kennedy received tickets to a Gamecocks baseball game where she re-ceived a certificate from Cocky. Kennedy’s proud parents, Reginald and Shannon Williams, love to read so it is not a surprise that she has developed a passion for reading. Her parents established a daily ritual where they would read with Ken-nedy at least thirty minutes every day, whether at breakfast, bath time, or bedtime. Shannon reminisced, “We started reading to her from the mo-ment that she was born up until this very day. We used reading time as a time to bond. When we would read with her, we noticed that Kennedy enjoyed our undivided attention just as much as she enjoyed the book.” She continued, “I can remember reading Good Night Moon at least six times each night before she went to bed. It got to the point where I think we could have told the story without even looking at the book!” When asked why she loved reading, Kennedy thought for a moment then said, “When I read, I am feeding my brain to learn more and more about the world that I live in. I really enjoy reading a lot. My favorite book is Spirit.” All of Kennedy’s hard work is paying off. Because of her outstanding reading accomplishments, she was invited back to attend another Univer-sity of South Carolina baseball game.

OCSD5 Students Named S.C. Junior Scholars

Sheridan Elementary Student Receives“Read with The Gamecocks” Award

ars are: Amber Fox, Eddie Emmanuel Perry, Chandresh Patel, and Irtija Nazim. Junior Scholars are eligible to attend summer enrich-ment programs sponsored by the State Department of Ed-ucation in partnership with many South Carolina colleges and universities. The summer programs are specifically designed to facilitate intellectual growth, broaden indi-vidual areas of academic interest, and promote academic achievement. The summer programs also include oppor-tunities for the Junior Scholars to explore special studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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ton and Board of Trustees members Mary Ulmer, Henry Jenkins, Idella Carson, Samuel Farlow, Susan Jen-kins, and Julius Page. A special tribute was given by Rodney Zim-merman, a 2017 retiree. The vocal group, Appointed, entertained the retirees with a popular selection of inspirational music. The 2018 retir-ees and their years of service are:

Linda Quick Addison .................. OWHS ............................................. 13 yearsDr. Lauren Jill Adrian .................. OWHS/HSHP..................................... 9 yearsMonica T. Aiken ......................... Whittaker Elementary ......................... 19 yearsVeronica J. Baker........................ Marshall Elementary .......................... 28 yearsDr. Sharon Deas Boatwright ........ North Middle/High ............................ 14 yearsValerie M. Bodrick ...................... Whittaker Elementary ......................... 29 yearsCarmen Epps Brown ................... Sheridan Elementary .......................... 35 yearsJanice Barr Brown ...................... Office of Human Resources Serv. ........ 28 yearsTommy Arnold Brown .................. OWHS ............................................. 27 yearsRosebud Busby ........................... Transportation Services....................... 28 yearsMichael C. Butler ....................... The Technology Center ...................... 12 yearsHeddie L. Carson ....................... R.E. Howard Middle .......................... 34 yearsPriscilla Elaine Little-Charley ........ R.E. Howard Middle .......................... 27 yearsClaude Vincent Collins ............... Brookdale Elementary ........................ 25 yearsCarolyn Haigler Connor ............. Sheridan Elementary .......................... 32 yearsDr. Linda M. Corley .................... W.J. Clark Middle .............................. 22 yearsHazel A. Davis ........................... Rivelon Elementary ............................ 40 yearsRosalind B. Edwards ................... Rivelon Elementary ............................ 16 yearsRuby G. Edwards ........................ Whittaker Elementary ........................ 27 yearsJoann B. Farlow ......................... W.J. Clark Middle .............................. 26 yearsSharon Louise Ruth Fogle ............ Whittaker Elementary ......................... 22 yearsCathy L. Gadsden ...................... OWHS ............................................. 32 yearsDr. Carolyn Gaillard ................... The Technology Center ....................... 2 yearsVivian Gardner-Gidron ............... W.J. Clark Middle .............................. 30 yearsErnestine Glover ......................... OWHS/Transportation Services ........... 20 yearsGwendolyn Yvonne Hart ............. North Middle/High ............................ 30 yearsJohnnie M. Henderson................ Marshall Elementary .......................... 30 yearsLu Myers Huff ............................. Bethune-Bowman Elementary ............. 21 yearsGeorge Jackson, Jr. .................... W.J. Clark Middle .............................. 33 yearsDr. Alfreda Jamison .................... Whittaker Elementary ......................... 19 yearsDorothy A. Jamison .................... Rivelon Elementary ............................ 11 yearsMary Wolfe Jamison ................... Transportation Services....................... 24 yearsClaretha Johnson ....................... Dover Elementary .............................. 28 yearsNevera Berryman-Johnson .......... Whittaker Elementary ......................... 30 yearsBeverly Fersner Jones .................. Whittaker Elementary ......................... 33 yearsChellis Loletta Jones ................... Whittaker Elementary ......................... 29 yearsBonnie C. Journey ...................... Rivelon Elementary ............................ 13 yearsIvorylen M. Keller ....................... Office of Transportation ..................... 30 yearsVeronica H. Lawrence ................. Sheridan Elementary .......................... 32 yearsRegginald A. Lee ........................ OWHS ............................................. 32 yearsDavid A. Lewis ........................... OWHS ............................................. 14 yearsYvonne Kanit Felder-Lewis ........... Bethune-Bowman/Transport. Serv........ 32 yearsFrances Marion .......................... Bethune-Bowman Middle/High ........... 16 yearsCarol Annette Davis McCall ........ OWHS ............................................. 38 years

Robert Mount ............................. Environmental Services....................... 27 yearsGlenn Royce Nixon .................... OWHS .............................................. 3 yearsPatricia M. Oxner ....................... Mellichamp Elementary ...................... 16 yearsBarbara M. Palmer ..................... Marshall Elementary .......................... 23 yearsElaine Batie Parker...................... OWHS ............................................. 25 yearsEzell Parker ................................ Mellichamp Elementary ...................... 29 yearsDora Dean Pitts .......................... W.J. Clark Middle .............................. 29 yearsVanessa Sharrow Polite ............... OWHS ............................................. 10 yearsCynthia F. Rich ........................... Dover Elementary .............................. 31 yearsPaulette Daniels Richardson ........ OWHS ............................................. 30 yearsDarlene Milhouse Riley ............... Dover Elementary .............................. 29 yearsMurvell J. Rivers ......................... Whittaker Elementary ......................... 33 yearsMary A. Robinson ....................... Whittaker Elementary ......................... 36 yearsCarol Y. Saldana ........................ Marshall Elementary .......................... 12 yearsWanda Elaine Shuler .................. Office of Testing/Transport. Serv. ......... 34 yearsDr. Sharon Simmons ................... Office of Special Education Prog......... 37 yearsEvelyn Brenda Sistrunk ................ Bethune-Bowman Elementary ............. 10 yearsJohnny O. Smalls ....................... Transportation Services........................ 7 yearsGwendolyn Petrice Smith ............. Sheridan/Brookdale Elementary .......... 19 yearsHilda Johnson Stephens .............. Office of Human Resource Serv. ......... 34 yearsEdith P. Brown Stewart ................. Rivelon/Mellichamp Elementary .......... 2 yearsCeleste R. Sumpter ..................... Brookdale Elementary ........................ 31 yearsFrances Lorena Waddell .............. OWHS ............................................. 23 yearsGrace A. Walker ........................ Brookdale Elementary ........................ 29 yearsKaren C. Watson ........................ R.E. Howard Middle .......................... 27 yearsBenny Clay Williams ................... W.J. Clark Middle ................................. 1 yearDana Carlson Williams ............... Marshall Elementary .......................... 27 yearsJackie L. Williams ....................... Environmental Services........................ 7 yearsChristopher Agyei Wiredu ........... North Middle/High ............................ 13 yearsDaisy Wilson Wolfe..................... Brookdale Elementary ........................ 11 yearsSusan P. Yoakum ........................ Office of Finance ............................... 32 years

On May 25, 2018, BBES held its annual Field Day for students, parents, faculty and staff to celebrate another successful school year. They spent the day outside playing games and enjoying good food. Field Day began with each grade level performing a dance in front of the school in the bus loading area. The rest of Field Day took place on the football field where games were prepared.

Bethune-Bowman ElementaryStudents Enjoy

Annual Field Day

BB Campus students who qualified for the Na-tional Competition traveled to Alabama to compete against the rest of the nations top math students. Sammie Green finished in 4th place overall. When the students returned, they were welcomed by the en-tire campus, cheerleaders, faculty, and staff for their amazing achievements.

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On May 10, 2018, Bethune-Bowman Middle/High student, Will Miles signed his “Letter of Intent” to play baseball for Voorhees College. Congratulations Will! This is the first player under Coach Infinger to ad-vance to college to play baseball in his 4 years of coaching.

School Campus GreetsMath-Fest Contestants

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BBMH StudentSigns With

Voorhees CollegeTo Play Baseball

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Keasia Chantel James is Brookdale’s Volunteer of the Year for 2017-2018. She was born and raised in Ridgeway, South Caro-lina. She is a junior at Claflin University, where she is majoring in Human Performance and Recreation. She plans on becoming a physical education teacher. One day she hopes to open her own daycare and work in the recreation field. While volunteering at Brookdale, Keasia has worked with students during their physical education period once a week. She quickly gained a passion for working with the students and increased her time from once a week to 2-3 times a week. She has worked with the students during basketball practice, she’s assisted in the concession stands during basketball games, and also assisted with career day, special events, family nights, and honors and awards ceremonies. She is always visible and will-ing to give a helping hand. Keasia has made a difference with Brookdale students. They looked forward to seeing her. She would go over and beyond

assisting the faculty, staff and students of Brookdale Elementary School. She is a jewel and that is why she was chosen as Brookdale’s Volunteer of the Year.

Brookdale’s Volunteer of the Year

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UPDATES FROM WHITTAKER ELEMENTARY

Whittaker Elementary held the 2018 Junior Beta Club Induction Ceremony on May 10th on the campus of South Carolina State University in the Staley Building. National Junior Beta is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. Com-mitted to recognizing high academic achievement, rewarding and nurtur-ing worthy character, National Junior Beta fosters leadership skills and en-courages service to others. National Junior Beta is founded on the follow-ing four pillars achievement, charac-

ter, leadership and service. Our speaker for the evening was Sheriff Leroy Ravenell of Orangeburg County. The following students were in-ducted Ya’Vonna Barbour, James Beard, Patrick Byrd, Ayianna Clark, Nakyvia Grant, Kylen Johnson, Taysean McLune, Frankie Sanders and Noah White. The Faculty Advisors are Ruby Edwards and Tawana Howell. The Faculty Council members are Taisha Brown, Rev. Johnny Byrd, and Beatrice Keitt-Williams. The Whittaker Family is happy to welcome the new members to the Junior

Beta Club.

National Junior Beta Club Induction Ceremony

MARSHALL’S MESSAgES. . .

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Students in third, fourth, and fifth grades who met all expectations during the state testing were rewarded with a trip to Highwire in Columbia. Stu-dents were able to earn points by arriving to school on time, being quiet before, during and after testing, using the restroom during the appropriate times, working diligently on their tests, and not bringing in any electronics. After jumping at Highwire, the students were able to enjoy some delicious pizza before heading back to school.

Recently, Sergeant Lucas and Corporal Williford of the Orangeburg Dept. of Public Safety have been out and about delivering bicycles to the Orangeburg area elementary schools as part of the department’s annual “Working for Wheels” program. This program is used to reward stu-dents for their exceptional academics, attitude, and/or behavior through-out the school year and to encourage them to keep working hard and giving it their all. This year the department awarded bicycles to 24 very deserving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The schools included were: Brookdale, Sheridan, Marshall, Mellichamp, and Rivelon.

Marshall StudentsEnjoy “Highwire”

ODPS Reward Students

The PreK students at Marshall demonstrated some of the skills they have learned this year during their program on May 17th. The students went over alphabets, numbers, words, and phonic sounds. The students sang songs and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Afterwards, the classes enjoyed a big buffet to celebrate graduation.

A BIG Thank You for OurVolunteers!!!

PreK Program

Volunteers are not paid in money or recognition, but are paid in love. At Marshall Elementary School we are grateful to have volunteers and mentors who give unselfishly of their time and talents in order to help make a difference in the lives of our students. In April, we paused to say thank you with a school luncheon to recognize all of our volunteers and mentors, and to also let them know how much they are truly appreci-ated and loved. They spend count-less hours each week preparing and

assisting students with tutoring, snack bags for the weekends, assisting during the holidays, and giving words of inspiration and encouragement. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stated that one of life’s most urgent question is “What are you doing for others?” Truly the volunteers at Marshall have answered the call and we are de-lighted to have them as a part of our family.

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Moments at Mellichamp...E-Blast in five May, 2018

The Mellichamp Elementary guidance department held the culminating program of the “Girls In Real Life Situa-tions” girls group. Each young lady participated in a rigorous 8-week session taught by a knowledgeable and professional

facilitator. The night was full of elegance, joy, happy tears and love. Each young lady was escorted by her father or male figure, danced with them, were crowned a princess and much more. It was truly a night to remember.

There is no better way to end the school year than to celebrate all of the hard work during the year! Mrs. Goldmintz and Ms. Polite’s Pre-K class harvested broccoli and lettuce this year in the school garden. They cleaned the veggies well. Then they made a yummy salad using their harvested veggies. Our superstars had loads of fun being farmers!

The Orangeburg Depart-ment of Public Safety awarded six Sheridan Superstars new bi-cycles through their “Working For Wheels” program. Iralynn Johnson, Jakara Haigler, Joyce Binghok, Alfonso White, Ariadne Martinez Munzo, and Aiden Fo-gle were the lucky students. They were nominated by their home-room teachers and a committee of officers selected them based on behavior, academics, atti-tude and teamwork. The students were ecstatic when they were presented with the bikes to enjoy for their summer vacation. Way to go Sheridan Superstars!! 9

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ODPS Working for Wheels Program Award Bicycles to Students

SES Little Farmers: Hard Work Pays Off

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Twenty-five students from the Gentlemen’s Club at Robert E. Howard Middle School participated in a day-long Aviation Camp at Columbia International Airport on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Over the course of the day, the students had an opportunity to receive an up close look at what is involved in managing the complex operations of the airport including a visit to the air traffic control tower, a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations of Delta Airlines, and hands-on activities to learn about Avi-ation Maintenance Technology. The students were able to speak with many of the operational personnel at the airport about their careers and the importance of STEM

(science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) courses that are important to pre-pare for jobs in the field of aviation. The trip to the Aviation Camp was the result of collaborative effort between Dr. James E. Sulton, III and S.C. Representative Jerry Govan. Funding for the trip was provided by several organizations including: the National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees, the Bessie Coleman Aerospace Legacy, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, the Cel-ebrate Freedom Foundation, Delta Airlines, The FAA Columbia Air Traffic Control Tower, and Robert E. Howard Middle School.

Gentlemen’s Club from Howard middle attends aviation Camp at Columbiainternational airport

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Dr. Cynthia Sanders-Mack was recently selected as one of ten distinguished women to be honored as a “Champion of Legends” by the Sisterhood Surrounding Community Orga-nization. Dr. Sanders-Mack is a veteran educator with more than forty years of experience. She taught school in Bamberg and Orangeburg from 1978-2006, serving as a department chairperson and leading numerous committees. From 2006-2011, she served as the Social Studies Specialist for OCSD5. Then, following her retirement in 2011, Dr. Sanders-Mack resumed her career by subsequently teaching in Bowman, Claflin University, and Rivelon Elementary School. She currently teaches Social Studies at the My Brother’s Keeper Alterna-tive School. The Sisterhood SCO was founded fifty-two years ago by Mrs. Gladys Moss along with

other members of the committee at that time. As one of the ten honorees, Dr. Sanders-Mack received a medallion and a trophy entitled “The Book of Learning and the Lamp of Knowledge”.

dr. CyntHia sanders-maCkHonored by sisterHood sCo

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As a token of appreciation for all that they do, the students at My Brother’s Keeper along with the Technology Center sur-prised all mothers in the build-ing with a “Complimentary Car Wash” on Friday, May 11th.

MOTHER’S DAYCOMPLIMENTARY

CAR WASH

2018 CompletIoN CeremoNy

“THe Talk” @ The Technology Center

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BB Campus held its 3rd Annual Senior Walk. Graduating seniors dressed in their cap and gown marched through the halls of BB PreK-12 Campus. The walk represents their journey from grades PreK to grade 12, as they are cheered on by current PreK-11 students. This year’s walk is extra special because the Class of 2018 is the first class to spend all of PreK-12th grade since the BB Campus was built in 2004.

THIRD ANNuAL SENIOR WALk HELD ATBETHuNE-BOWMAN CAMPuS

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On May 29, 2018, BBMH Seniors, friends, family, faculty and staff gath-ered together for the Senior Night banquet where the Valedictorian was revealed, scholarships awarded, and senior superlatives announced. Shamaya Felder was announced as the Class of 2018 Valedictorian. One of the most generous gifts came from representatives of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in the form of 2 lap-tops given to the top 2 males in the

senior class; Tylar Robinson and Isaac Mays.

Senior Night BanquetAt BB Campus

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The Queens of North High School made a royal delivery Friday, May 11, 2018, to The Filling Station at Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5. The young ladies collaborated on a service learning proj-ect to conduct a food drive for the children of OCSD5. It is their hope that no one ever has to go to bed hun-gry, or to wake up hungry due to a lack of food. This campaign was spearheaded by (left to right) Miss Senior Tykia Palmer, Miss Eagle Anaya Hawkins, and Miss Homecoming Brianna Byrd. They delivered five boxes of nonperishable food items that were col-lected during their 2018 Coronation.

Patrick Mack, a senior at North Middle/High School, is a 2018 recipient of a Junior Service League Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded based on service to school and community, financial need, scholastic achievement and character.

nmHs senior awarded Junior serviCe leaGue sCHolarsHip

NeWS from North Middle/High School

Royal ServiceLearning Project

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Members of the North High School Concert Chorale performed in “My Soul Says YES: Preserving the Negro Spiritual”, a music festival hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church and the Music Depart-ment of Claflin University. The Chorale performed two selections and was given a standing ovation at the conclusion! The festival also featured the Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School Choir, Lakewood High School Choir from Sumter, the Jarvis Brothers, soprano Karyn A. Moss, and the Claflin University Concert Choir. At the

end of the festival, a mass choir of all of the participants sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

NMHS Choir Performs at Music Festival

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OW High School’s Media Arts Department under the direction of Mrs. Angela Williams and Mr. Zebulun Dinkins (technical director) announces its Bruin News Network page found on Youtube and Facebook. The media page caught the attention of Mr. Paul Bowers from “The Charleston Post and Courier” newspaper and will be featured in an upcoming ar-ticle. Bowers visited the studio, interviewed the teachers and students. The students likewise interviewed him for an upcom-ing morning show, which can be seen on the Bruin News Network page on the “BNN Morning Show” 5-24. The students have inter-viewed many school and dis-trict staff, students and board members. They plan to ex-pand the shows’ programming next year. The new Tri-cast mini broadcasting equipment fund-ed by CCEL (Carolina Consor-tium For Enterprise Learning)

student to attendGovernor’s sCHool

O-W Band StudentMay Play in N.Y.

Announcing ~ the Bruin News Network

Congratulations to Rohit Swain, president of the Speech and Debate Club at O-W High. He was recently induct-ed into the National Speech and Debate Association as an honor member. Rohit will be attending the Gover-

nor’s School for Math and Science next year.

Chris Jones, a band scholarship recipient at O-W High, has been nominated by the Honors Performance Series to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia.

has enabled the students to produce professional studio projects to rival the professional industry. Pictured are Kyrah Reising, Christian Shingler, Kiawne’ Haynes, Ke’Mya Jacques, Tyra Jamison, Paul Bowers (Post and Courier reporter), Mr. Z. Dinkins (technical director), Maeven Strickland, Zyquan Cobbs and Victoria Johnson.

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The Fine Arts team and selected administrators of Orange-burg-Wilkinson High School, in anticipation of becoming an Arts and Humanities focused school in the 2018-19 school year, visited Howard and Clark Middle Schools to recruit po-tential candidates for the new Orangeburg Arts Academy. The Mission Statement of Orangeburg Arts Academy is to provide students with a solid foundation in a chosen fine arts discipline through studio classes taught by profes-sional arts educators. Our goal is to prepare students for various post-secondary and pre-professional pursuits in their art specific discipline. Each student will have to complete an application and audition in order to be considered. The Orangeburg Arts Academy (OAA) is open to all rising ninth

grade students in the Orangeburg County School District. These students should be gifted in one of the seven disci-plines (drama, visual arts, creative writing, dance, voice, strings, or winds & percussion). OAA also accepts stu-dents in their sophomore year on a case by case basis. Sophomore students must be selected by a specific disci-pline teacher. For further information, please contact Mrs. J. Fredrick or any guidance counselor at O-W (803-534-6180). Fine Arts Team (photo) -- Mrs. A. Williams, Drama/ Theatre Arts; Mr. D. Johnson, Art; Mr. Glen Nixon, Chorus; and Mr. M. McClain, Band. Also in the photo are Clark Middle School faculty and students.

Mr. D. Johnson, the Art instructor at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School and his students designed college-focused art work to brighten up the old school lockers and to remind students to be college ready!

The Orangeburg Arts Academy @ OWHS

LOCkERS GET MAkEOVER AT OWHS

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2018 Palmetto Girls state • 2018 Palmetto Boys state

May, 2018

Palmetto Boys and Girls State is a one-week leader-ship and citizenship training program, created to edu-cate outstanding high school students about state and local government and citizenship. Delegates of Palmet-to Boys and Girls State experience governmental proce-dure by simulating political campaigns, elections, and the political process. They also learn about the prin-

ciples of citizenship and public service from guest

speakers, expert panels and staff members. The dele-gates, who are rising seniors in high school, are select-ed for the program based on the leadership skills and involvement they have shown in their respective schools and communities. The training will be conducted from June 10-16 on the campuses of Presbyterian College (Girls State) and Anderson University (Boys State). The programs are sponsored by the American Legion.

Left to right: Brianna Grimes, Yasmire Evans and

Shatasia Pringle

Left to right: Benjamin Brockington, Roger Manigo, Thomas Williams and Kamari Parkero

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The Morning Show guests have included Mrs. Idella W. Carson, school board member (left) and Henry N. Jenkins, Sr., school board secretary

(right) as well as students, faculty and staff, district office personnel and community members.

“Morning Show” Guests!

The yearbook staff of OWHS proudly an-nounces the theme of the 2017-2018 Yearbooks is “Living The Legacy and Passing It On”. The book is three hundred pages of full color “Excel-lence Without Excuse”. The back cover includes all seniors and graduating juniors. They are available and for sale at the business office (Ms. A. Jones) for forty-five dollars. Past yearbooks are also available for purchase at a reduced price of thirty dollars (upon availabil-ity). The yearbook staff would like to thank board members, district office personnel, alumni and community members who are featured in the book, as well as all who supported the staff’s efforts.

2017-18 OWHS Yearbooks

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Four students from OCSD5 were recognized with awards for their outstanding achievements at the USC Central South Carolina 62nd Annual Region II Science and Engineering Fair. Although the competition was rigorous, these students rose to the occasion and were rewarded for their efforts with winning entries:• TarynDavis-Scott,astudentattheHighSchoolforHealthProfessions, received the Outstanding Achievement in the De-partment of Chemistry Award for his project titled “The Effect of Surface Temperature on the Visibility of a Human Fingerprint”;

When it comes to talent in the Visual and Performing Arts, the students from OCSD5 have earned a reputation for excellence and being among the nation’s very best. Year af-ter year, our students have achieved a remarkable number of local, state, and national awards in the visual and perform-ing arts. Several of these students were recently recognized by the OCSD5 Board of Trustees for their accomplishments. In the category of Visual Arts, the following students re-ceived honors:• ChristopherRandolph,akindergartenstudentatSheri-dan Elementary School, placed first in the Orangeburg Co. Fair Youth Division. • ShayonnaSmith,akindergartenstudentatSheridanEl-ementary School, placed second in the Orangeburg Co. Fair Youth Division. • Nije’Huggins,an8thgradestudentatW.J.ClarkMiddleSchool, was a region winner for the 2018 Links, Inc. poster contest and was a national finalist in the middle school cat-egory. • JakiraScott,a10thgradestudentatNorthMiddle/HighSchool, was a region winner for the 2018 Links, Inc poster contest and was a national finalist in the high school cat-egory.• LarryPrice,a10thgradestudentatNorthHighSchool,won first place in the “NO E-A-R-T-H Without Art Contest”. In the category of Performing Arts, the following students received honors:• JasperHolt,an8thgradestudentatW.J.ClarkMiddleSchool, earned acceptance into the Summer Discovery pro-gram sponsored by the South Carolina Governor’s School for Arts and Humanities in the area of Drama. • NickInfinger,a12thgradestudentatNorthHighSchool,earned several awards including selection to the Edisto Con-ference Clinic Band and the Claflin University Honor Band for high school students. He was also part of the OCSD5 High School Honor Band that scored an Excellent Rating at

the SCBDA Concert Assessment Festival. He has been a member of the band since 5th grade.• CrystalWaymyers,a12thgradestudentatNorthHighSchool, plays tuba for the Royal Cadets Marching Band. She earned an Excellent Rating at the SCBDA Marching Band State Finals, was selected to the Edisto Conference Clinic Senior Band, the Claflin University Honor Band, and the OCSD5 High School Honor Band. She has been a member of the band since 5th grade. • MiracleLee,a10thgradestudentatOrangeburg-Wilkin-son High School, earned acceptance into the residential program for Vocal Music at the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. She has performed in the OW High School Chorus for two years. In total, OCSD5 students received more than 100 awards in the Visual and Performing Arts during the current academic year. Whether as individuals, or as a member of a marching band or chorus, our students are achieving great things in the arts.

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• IsoizaIsa,astudentatClarkMiddleSchool,receivedthe3rd Place in the Department of Physics and Astronomy Award for her project titled “Electro Spectrum of Elements”;• Tamaya Bookert, a student at Clark Middle School, re-ceived the Best Project in 6th Grade Award for her project titled “Can Aloe Vera Juice Save Your Berries From Mold?”; and• NathanCrider,astudentatClarkMiddleSchool,receivedthe Best Project in 7th Grade Award for his project titled “It’s Electric”. Congratulations to these students on their awesome ac-complishments and for representing their teachers, schools, and the district so well at this state competition.

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June 13, 2018 or June 14, 2018 July 18, 2018 or July 19, 2018

MAP Data – 8:30-3:30 (NWEA Wanda McMichael, Executive Director of Testing,

Accountability & Research)

June 13-14, 2018

Leadership Training (NIET Partnership)

June 11-14, 2018 and June 25-28, 2018

SCTS Rubric 4.0 Trainings

July 16, 2018

Title 1 Grant Management~(SCDE Presenter)

July 23-26, 2018

Components of Effective Instruction in Secondary Classrooms (Jerome Davis, Executive Director of Secondary Schools)

Components of Effective Instruction in Elementary Classrooms (Jacqueline Jamison, Executive Director of Elementary School)

July 23-24, 2018

Time to Teach (Cohort A)

July 25-26, 2018

Time to Teach (Cohort B)

Contact Tasha Louis-Nance, Executive Director, Educators Academy

770 Stilton Rd. • Orangeburg, SC 29115 tasha.louisnance@ocsd5.net

educatorsacademy@ocsd5.net

Contact Michael Ellis, User Data Integration Coordinator

578 Ellis Avenue • Orangeburg, SC 29115 michael.ellis@ocsd5.net

Cynthia Cash-Greene, Chief Instructional Services Officer ******Registration for classes can be done through Frontline******

Embrace, Empower, Execute … for Excellence

June 13, 2018 or June 14, 2018 July 18, 2018 or July 19, 2018

MAP Data – 8:30-3:30 (NWEA Wanda McMichael, Executive Director of Testing,

Accountability & Research)

June 13-14, 2018

Leadership Training (NIET Partnership)

June 11-14, 2018 and June 25-28, 2018

SCTS Rubric 4.0 Trainings

July 16, 2018

Title 1 Grant Management~(SCDE Presenter)

July 23-26, 2018

Components of Effective Instruction in Secondary Classrooms (Jerome Davis, Executive Director of Secondary Schools)

Components of Effective Instruction in Elementary Classrooms (Jacqueline Jamison, Executive Director of Elementary School)

July 23-24, 2018

Time to Teach (Cohort A)

July 25-26, 2018

Time to Teach (Cohort B)

Contact Tasha Louis-Nance, Executive Director, Educators Academy

770 Stilton Rd. • Orangeburg, SC 29115 tasha.louisnance@ocsd5.net

educatorsacademy@ocsd5.net

Contact Michael Ellis, User Data Integration Coordinator

578 Ellis Avenue • Orangeburg, SC 29115 michael.ellis@ocsd5.net

Cynthia Cash-Greene, Chief Instructional Services Officer ******Registration for classes can be done through Frontline******

Embrace, Empower, Execute … for Excellence

The Spectrum Cable System has announced a change to the channel assigned to our district television station known as OCTV (Orangeburg County Television) from channel 12 to channel 13.01. OCTV is jointly fund-ed and operated by the County of Orangeburg and Or-angeburg Consolidated School District Five. The chan-nel features original, local programming of school and community events. For individuals who are not local subscribers to the Spectrum Cable System, OCTV can also be viewed at

the website www.orangeburgcountytv.com. The OCTV website gives viewers the option to either

watch the “live” broadcast as it appear on the Spec-trum Cable System or the ability to search and view the entire video library of programs on an “on-demand” basis. The video library features a variety of programs that highlight events and activities from the County of Orangeburg, Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five, South Carolina State University, Claflin University, and the Regional Medical Center. For more information about OCTV, please contact Bill Clark, OCSD5 Public Relations Director, at 533-7925 or bill.clark@ocsd5.net.

District Television Station Moves to Channel 13.01 on Spectrum Cable

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the teChnOlOgy Center hOStS COnCuSSiOn Seminar On April 20, 2018, the Sports Medicine II students at The Technology Center hosted a seminar for student athletes titled Concussions: Bringing Awareness to Orangeburg County. The program was held at the Orangeburg City Parks and Rec-reation Center and was attended by approximately 150 student athletes from Calhoun County High School, Bowman Middle/High School, the High School for Health Professions, and Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School. The program was de-signed to instruct the athletes about concussions and the impor-tance of following proper management techniques to ensure full recovery. The presenters for the seminar were Dr. Benjamin Rodgers, a Pediatrician from Sweetgrass Pediatrics in North Charleston and Mr. Guy Walker, a certified Athletic Trainer from Trident Health Center. Together they shared vital information on the signs, treat-ments, and recent research on concussions. Dr. Walker spoke about the use of the ImPACT test. ImPACT is a research-based software tool that evaluates multiple aspects of neurocognitive function, including memory, attention, brain processing speed, reaction time, and post-concussion symptoms. The test provides an objective measurement of brain reaction and function and makes managing concussions and determining return-to-play status more accurate for the physician and safer for the athlete. Dr. Walker encouraged all students, coaches and parents to be able to identify the signs of a concussion, such as being dazed or

confused, experiencing mood swings, or forgetting instructions. Concussion symptoms include: headaches, nausea, dizziness, sluggishness, and sensitivity to light and noise. Symptoms can last for days, weeks, or even longer. Vendors that supported the event included Crescent Physi-cal Therapy, the Orangeburg YMCA, and Mr. Larry Kennedy of Riddell Sports. Ms. Shayla Paul, Health Science teacher at The Technology Center, served as the advisor for the seminar.

The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SCNSPRA) presented four awards to the OCSD5 Public Relations Department at their annual Rewards for Excellence program in Columbia on April 27, 2018. Two of the awards were given in the category of Publications and Electronic Media for the district’s monthly newsletter “E-Blast in Five” and a special purpose video highlighting the work of the Filling Station food pantry project. The department also received two prestigious Gold Medallion awards for the creation of a new website for the district’s television station and a public relations campaign for the Filling Station project. The “E-Blast in Five” is an internally produced monthly news-letter that highlights the accomplishments and activities of the district’s students, teachers, and staff with a greater element of

human interest than what is typically available through traditional news media. The “E-Blast in Five” is delivered electronically to more than 2,500 district employees and community leaders local-ly and around the state. The video project featuring the Filling Sta-tion was produced by district staff and can be viewed on the OCTV website at http://www.orangeburgcountytv.com/watch?v=199. The first of the Gold Medallion awards was for the creation of the OCTV website. Visitors to the OCTV website can choose to watch the live programming that is currently airing on the television station or view any of our archived videos on an “on-demand” basis. The website can be viewed at www.orangeburgcountytv.com and new content is being added and updated on a regular basis. The second award was given for the overall public relations campaign for the Filling Station project. The Filling Station con-tinues to be a successful project with an average of 800 to 1,000 children being fed every weekend during the school year. The campaign was designed to raise public awareness about the is-sues associated with child hunger and the need for the Filling Sta-tion project in the community. The campaign was also intended to assist with generating sustainable support for the Filling Station project through charitable donations and volunteerism. The SCNSPRA, chartered in 1975, is the leading organization in South Carolina focused on school communications and public education.

oCSD5 public relations Department receives Four State Awards