Congratulations!

Most Nominated

Students of the Month,

Fall 2014:

Lauren F.

Arika J.

Issue 4, 2014-2015

Student Achievement Newsletter

High School Edition

Congratulations!

Most Nominated

Most Improved Students

of the Month, Fall 2014:

Casee C.

Hannah E. In This Issue

Most Nominated

Students from Fall 2014

Student of the Month

Most Improved Student

of the Month

Testing Information

Nominees for Student of

the Month

Nominees for Most

Improved Student of

the Month

Honor Roll Students

from Fall 2014

Club Information

Student Spotlight

*Marianna Sawyer

*Caroline Worthy

Congratulations!

Student of the Month:

Colleen H.

“Colleen (Colie) H. is a student in my block

Math Tech 1 course. It is with great excitement

that I nominate her as Student of the Month. She

is an excellent student! Colie jumped right into

the class and has worked extremely hard since

day one. She has turned in all work on time, and

done very well on all quizzes and tests. She cur-

rently has an “A” in the class, which is not easy to

do given the fast-paced nature of a block

course. Colie not only attends Class Connect

sessions regularly, but actively participates in

class by answering questions. In addition, she

communicates regularly via kmail to ask ques-

tions. I am extremely proud of the work that Co-

lie has done and applaud her for the effort she

puts forth daily. It is a privilege to have such an

incredible student in my class!”

-Mrs. Dowling

SCVCS is proud to recognize

two students monthly for attain-

ing Student of the Month status:

one student for overall Student

of the Month and one for Most

Improved Student. SCVCS

teachers and advisors recom-

mend students for this honor.

Each month we will have vari-

ous prizes for our winners! This

month we will be sending out a

certificate to each student

nominated and our winners will

receive a $10 Target gift certifi-

cate.

Congratulations to all of our

nominees and winners!

Student Achievement Newsletter

High School Edition

Congratulations!

Most Improved

Student of the Month:

Grace R.

“Grace has worked very hard to pull up

her grade in Law and Order recently, and

I know with continued effort she can finish

the course with a very high grade.”

-Mrs. Boykin

Student Achievement Newsletter

High School Edition

Are you in your 3rd year of high school? If so, mark your calendars for

the new South Carolina state mandated assessment!

The ACT and Work Keys will be administered on April 28th (ACT) and

April 29th (Work Keys) at ten sites across the state. All students who are

in their third year of high school, regardless of grade classification,

are required to test.

This is a great opportunity for each of you to take a test for free that

would normally cost you between $40 and $60 per test. These test re-

sults will also provide you with much more information regarding col-

lege or work force readiness than any other test previously adminis-

tered by the State of South Carolina.

More information will be coming to you from your teachers and your

advisor. Mark your calendar to be prepared for this opportunity!

Student of the Month Nominees

Student of the Month

Nominees

A. Young Advisor Jammari W.

Bailey Advisor Dylan M.

Cullop Advisor Samuel H.

Cureton Advisor Kyle C.

Harrill Advisor Lauren W.

Hylton Advisor Mary-Faith M.

Walker Advisor Joshua H.

Wilt Advisor Lindsey K.

Covert Personal Finance Melissa W.

Covert Digital Arts II Anisah W.

Folks Computer Literacy Lindsey K.

Folks Game Design Walker P.

Folks Sports Marketing Trevor B.

Howze Personal Finance Matthew M.

Howze Marketing II Evan R.

Howze Image Design Joshua H.

Howze Computer Literacy Kassidy W.

Nyland Computer Literacy Autumn T.

Nyland Entreprenuership 2 Alan M.

Nyland Hospitality & Tourism Juliet V.

Patterson Finance Charles R.

Patterson Keyboarding Brandon Myles C.

Patterson Computer Lit Block Joshua M.

Patterson Computer Science Mark W.

Baumann Spanish 1 Justin D.

Benton Other Brandon Austin O.

Betris Spanish 2 Alena P.

Betris Spanish 3 Taylor M.

Blanton Writing Courtney L.

Davis Math Eliana C.

DeWalk Physical Education Renee F.

Forrest Criminal Justice Michael B.

McMahon Other Eric W.

Richardson Health Sierra M.

Richardson Life Skills Victoria S.

Spicer Other Michael B.

Wheeler Music Appreciation Kristina G.

White Other Ben A.

Witbeck F&C Science Andrew S.

Brewer English IV Hannah L.

Brewer Honors English IV Kimberly C.

Brewer AP English Literature Lydia F.

D'Annunzio Honors English 204 Jennifer H.

D'Annunzio English 202 Carrington A.

Knoerr English 102 Block Alexandre Ballish R.

Knoerr English 102 Garrison H.

Lowery English 302 Victoria C.

Ray English 2 Tara H.

Sasser Honors English 104 Anthony P.

Student of the Month

Nominees

Sasser English 102B Poyprapat P.

Sasser Gothic Literature Lauren W.

Smoak English 302 Jasmine I.

Smoak English 302 Block Alexis G.

Team English 402 Block Guinevere R.

Team AP English Language Robert S. III

Team English 402 Melissa W.

Blankenship Honors Algebra 1 Tyler G.

Carroll Math Tech 1 Charles T.

Carroll Honors Geometry Raigan F.

Crocker Math Tech 2 Benjamin A.

Crocker Algebra 2 Honors Joshua B.

Dowling Math Tech 1 Colleen H.

Genco Geometry Taylor Lindsey Y.

Langford Prob and Stats Melissa W.

Reed Algebra 1 Timothy M.

Sherbert Geometry Tech Ja'Nya B.

Shuler Block Algebra 2 Kristin M.

Shuler Algebra 2 Hannah L.

Willis PreCalculus William W. II

Willis Algebra II Larissa M.

Boyd Biology Jordan N.

Boyd Applied Biology Block Luna S.

Boyd Biology Block Catherine C.

Brown Applied Biology Hannah T.

Brown CP Biology Teresa B.

Brown Agriscience Diamyn S.

Hatcher Honors Chemistry Christianna K.

Hatcher Chemistry Danielle B.

Hatcher Chemistry Block Benjamin C.

Hawkins Applied Biology 2 Benjamin A.

Hawkins Forensic Science Zachary B.

Hawkins Chemistry Timothy G.

Hawkins Applied Biology Block Breanna W.

Lauricella Honors Biology Lydia F.

Lauricella Applied Biology 1 Brandon Austin O.

Lauricella Health Science Alina M.

Morris Physical Science Gregory B. II

Morris Physics Matthew H.

Smith Earth Science Jaxon A.

Smith Earth Science Block Detavius N.

Smith Astronomy Arika J.

Boykin World Geography Daisa G.

Boykin Law and Order Victoria B.-W.

Chambers US History Logan L.

Chambers World History Ja'Nya B.

Forrest US History Nicole C.

Forrest Criminology Autumn T.

Mayfield Geography Faith D.

Mayfield Archaeology Marshall C.

Pennington Government Matthew H.

Pennington Anthropology Joshua R.

Wood Psychology Alexa A.

Wood Economics Jennifer H.

Most Improved

Student of the Month Nominees

Most Improved Student

of the Month Nominees A. Young Advisor Michael W. Jr.

Bailey Advisor Laura R.

Cullop Advisor Kelsea F.

Cureton Advisor Zachary D.

Harrill Advisor Damian S.

Hylton Advisor Clark P.

Walker Advisor Austin G.

Wilt Advisor Austin J.

Covert Personal Finance Reginald C.

Covert Digital Arts II Garrett S.

Folks Computer Literacy Zahirah M.

Folks Game Design Kaylee B.

Folks Sports Marketing Athanasios A.

Howze Personal Finance Michael M.

Howze Marketing II Kayla N.

Howze Image Design Jaida W.

Howze Computer Literacy Sierra R.

Nyland Computer Literacy Andrew H.

Nyland Entreprenuership 2 Matthew C.

Nyland Hospitality & Tourism Preston T.

Patterson Finance Hope C.

Patterson Keyboarding Catherine C.

Patterson Computer Lit Block Ian H.

Patterson Computer Science Thomas G. Jr.

Baumann Spanish 1 Lahra G.

Benton Other James E.

Betris Spanish 3 Angela P.

Blanton Writing Ryan B.

Davis Math Eric W.

DeWalk Physical Education Julius R.

Forrest Criminal Justice Samuel M.

Forrest Criminology Mia B.

Richardson Health Logan A.

Spicer Other Micheal B.

Wheeler Music Appreciation Makala F.

White Other Gabriel N.

Witbeck F&C Science Blake W.

Brewer English IV Desmond M.

Brewer Honors English IV Erika W.

D'Annunzio Honors English 204 Hope S.

D'Annunzio English 202 Benjamin A.

Knoerr English 102 Block Joseph N.

Knoerr English 102 Raphael A.

Lowery English 302 Priscilla S.

Most Improved

Student of the Month Nominees

Ray English 2 Samuel R.

Sasser Honors English 104 Dearion C.

Sasser English 102B Brittney R.

Sasser Gothic Literature Logan H.

Smoak English 302 Arona C.

Smoak English 302 Block David W. Jr.

Team English 402 Block Arzhie D.

Team AP English Language Joshua B.

Team English 402 Brittany W.

Blankenship Honors Algebra 1 Kaylee B.

Carroll Math Tech 1 Tiyanna B.

Carroll Honors Geometry Brantley W.

Crocker Math Tech 2 Courtney L.

Dowling Math Tech 1 Casee C.

Genco Geometry Zachary W.

Langford Prob and Stats Gina C.

Reed Algebra 1 Quantya S.

Sherbert Geometry Tech Diamyn S.

Shuler Block Algebra 2 Dade K.

Shuler Algebra 2 Samuel R.

Willis PreCalculus Shai L.

Willis Algebra II Montrail W.

Boyd Biology Steven L.

Boyd Applied Biology Block Nikolas H.

Brown Applied Biology Kacey C.

Brown CP Biology Travis H. Jr.

Brown Agriscience Jaden Y.

Hatcher Honors Chemistry Marianna S.

Hatcher Chemistry Nicole C.

Hatcher Chemistry Block Taylor M.

Hawkins Applied Biology 2 James J.

Hawkins Forensic Science Alexis G.

Hawkins Chemistry Montrail W.

Hawkins Applied Biology Block Andrew G.

Lauricella Honors Biology Faith T.

Lauricella Applied Biology 1 Joseph G.

Lauricella Health Science Amy K.

Morris Physical Science Ashlyn D.

Morris Physics Hannah L.

Smith Earth Science Takoma S.

Smith Earth Science Block Arona C.

Smith Astronomy Amanda H.

Boykin World Geography Samuel K.

Boykin Law and Order Grace R.

Chambers US History Juliet V.

Chambers World History Shante' K.

Forrest US History Nathan R.

Mayfield Geography Baylea D.

Mayfield Archaeology Stephen J.

Pennington Government Michaela P.

Pennington Anthropology Sophia B.

Wood Psychology Savannah B.

Wood Economics Serina C.

“A” average in

every class!

Congratulations Fall 2014

Principal’s Honor Roll Students (“A”average in ALL classes!)

Alicia B.

Anthony C.

Catherine M.

Cole K.

Rachel M.

Samuel H.

Sandra L.

Jesse W.

Timothy M.

Anna L.

Erin F.

Arika J.

Autumn T.

Benjamin A.

Brady H.

Christianna K.

Diana V.

Elizabeth M.

Joshua H.

Luisa O.

Maegan A.

Nicole C.

Olivia W.

Sean M.

Teresa B.

William S.

Benjamin C.

Carly B.

Lindsey K.

Mary-Faith M.

Simon K.

Snezhana H.

Taylor P.

Timothy C.

Victoria C.

Alina M.

Amanda C.

Caleb M.

Cory C.

Evan R.

Gregory B.

Guinevere R.

Joshua R.

Kaitlyn G.

Kerry S.

Lauren W.

Lydia F.

Matthew H.

Megan S.

William W. II

Abigail H.

Adam F.

Allena D.

Andrew K.

Baylea D.

Bonnie B.

Christopher B.

Christopher C.

Dawson H.

Emilia B.

Emily C.

Emma C.

Faith D.

Garrison H.

Haley A.

Jacob H.

Jada L.

Ja'Nya B.

Jon C.

Josiah D.

Josiyah M.

Kiera J.

Pearl C.-R.

Ryan M. Jr.

Sierra F.

Tiyanna B.

Travis H. Jr.

Yuri G.

Allen M.

Amanda R.

Brandon O.

Brian T.

Callahan R.

Cameron S.

Caroline R.

David R.

Faith T.

Garrett S.

Gavin N.

Hali W.

Joel S.

Joshua S.

Jos'I R.

Julian M.

Kassidy W.

Maggie N.

Michael N.

Peter S.

Savannah S.

Sean P.

Taylor Y.

Timothy M.

Emily Nicole P.

Joshua P.

Summer N.

Albert K. IV

Alexander S.

Anijah L.

Ashanti T.

Ashley W.

Austin S.

Autumn T.

Bethany R.-S.

Brianna I.

Bryson W.

Carlie P.

Carmen H.

Cody R.

Courtney L.

Elizabeth K.

Hannah E.

Jessica L.

Joshua B.

Keanu V.

Kelley C.

Logan L.

Lucian B.

Lydia F.

Lyudmila C.

Mark W.

Megan D.

Michaela P.

Nellie H.

Nick H.

Nicoletta M.

Rebecca B.

Stanley M.

Tara H.

Taylor M.

Zachary B.

Alyssa W.

Andrew S.

Ashley P.

Caroline S.

Casten L.

Christopher M.

Danielle B.

Darian V.

David U.

Elainie B.

Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth P.

Grace B.

Gracie B.

Hannah A.

Hope H.

Ian S.

Jamiyah C.

Jeffrey N.

John S.

Jordyn P.

Kansas S.

Karen P.

Kathleen H.

Kathryn P.

Katie C.

Kayla K.

Kenneth V.

Kirsten F.

Kristina P.

Lailie H.

Laren F.

Linda B.

Meredith T.

Samuel H.

Samuel R.

Taniyah F.

Thomas G., Jr

Victoria L.

Walker P.

Anisah W.

Alaina D.

Alena P.

Amber D.

Ashley R.

Blake J.

Blake W.

Eric M.

Gavin M.

Hannah G.

Izabella S.

Kaitlyn C.

Katherine J.

Katie B.

Kimberly W.

Larry M.

Lauren F.

Melissa W.

Mercedes G.

Michael M.

Michaela H.

Montez G.

Preston T.

Ramsey S.

Ryan S.

Shea H.

Tera G.

Trevor B.

William T. III

Congratulations Fall 2014 Honor Roll Students (“A” or “B” average in ALL classes!)

SCVCS Club Information

Most clubs meet online in the SCVCS Clubhouse. http://tinyurl.com/SCVCSclubhouse

Book Club

The Book Club meets monthly to enjoy group discussions about preselected 2013-14 YABA

books. Open to all students taking high school courses.

Sponsors: Ms. Holly Sasser, Ms. Rachel Knoerr

Carpe Diem Club

A gathering of students who want to make the most of every day! We learn strategies for

confidence building, goal setting, time management, problem solving, and other skills to

help us “seize the day” and achieve our personal goals. Carpe Diem welcomes all stu-

dents who want to be positive and successful. Sponsor: Loana Benton

Culinary Club

The Culinary Club is your club for food, friends, and fun! Sharing favorite foods, recipes,

and culinary tips are just a few of the things we do! We are open to all SCVCS high school

students that love to eat, cook, or are a foodie! No cooking required…come join us to

get the scoop on some delicious treats! Club sponsors: Ms. Kay Chambers, Ms. Andrea

Lauricella, Ms. Melissa Boyd, Ms. Lee Ann Forrest

FBLA

Thousands of students across the nation are joining Future Business Leaders of America!

FBLA is the premier organization for students preparing careers in business and the largest

student business organization in the world with a quarter of a million members. FBLA pre-

pares students for “real-world” professional experiences. Members gain the competitive

edge for college and career success. Sponsors: Ms. Brooke Nyland, Ms. Fran Howze, Ms.

Julia Folks, Ms. Meredith Covert, Ms. Michelle Patterson

FCA

FCA will allow students the opportunity to serve, socialize, and impact others through their

faith in Jesus Christ. All high school students are welcome to attend. Sponsor: Ms. Brooke

Nyland

Hunters/Gatherers

and Homesteaders

Come join us to learn more about the outdoors and surviving off the land with self-

sufficient living. Sponsor: Ms. Jodie Cromer

Mu Alpha Theta This meeting is for members and any other students who are interested in the Math Honor

Society. Contact Sponsor: Ms. Patra Langford

National Art Honor

Society

NAHS is an established honors program for students with an interest and proven success in

visual arts. Open to all students. Sponsor: Mr. Jim Wheeler

National Honor

Society This meeting is for members of the NHS. Sponsor: Ms. Susan Brewer

Red Cross Club

The Red Cross club meets once a month to explore the many services provided by the

Red Cross, and to discuss mission-related service projects that focus on preparedness,

blood services, and fundraising. Sponsor: Mr. Jim Wheeler

Science Club /

Science National

Honor Society

The Science Club is open to all students that are interested in participating in science be-

yond the classroom. Club members are encouraged to join the Science National Honor

Society if they meet the criteria. Sponsors: Ms. Andrea Lauricella, Ms. Lorena Hatcher, Ms.

Penny Morris

Spanish Honor

Society This meeting is for members of the SHS. Sponsor: Ms. Terri Betris

Tri-M (Music)

If you enjoy music, join us to listen to and participate in discussions of musicians, compos-

ers, music composition, musical styles, and the music business. Open to all high school stu-

dents. Sponsor: Mr. Jim Wheeler, Ms. Michelle Patterson

Writer’s Roundtable

Come and share your poetry or fiction with your fellow students in a fun, supportive envi-

ronment! Open to any high school student who enjoys writing. Sponsor: Ms. Melissa D’An-

nunzio

For more information about SCVCS High School clubs,

activities, field trips and events, visit us at:

www.scvcshighschool.blogspot.com

Marianna Sawyer, a ballet dancer, loves dancing and has been enjoy-

ing this form of expression since four years old. Marianna says, “To be a

ballerina you have to be smart and well versed in the dance world. The

most well rounded ballerinas not only do ballet, but also modern, contem-

porary, jazz or other types of dance.” Just knowing Marianna’s rigorous

daily schedule provides a glimpse into how committed she is to perfecting

her ballet skills. She says, “Ballet takes up the majority of my life. I dance

five to seven days a week, every week. My schedule is from 10:00 a.m. to

3:00 p.m., so about five hours a day on weekdays and six to seven hours

on Saturdays.” As the youngest trainee in the Carolina Ballet Theatre’s

(CBT) company Marianna is also an advocate for community service. Ma-

rianna says, “I also do community outreach with CBT and teach hip-hop

jazz to elementary school-aged children.” As a former student with The

Governor’s School for the Arts

and Humanities Marianna was

able to receive professional

guidance and training from

world-renowned instructors in

order to perfect her craft. Not

only is regular practice a re-

quirement for becoming an ex-

cellent ballet dancer but aca-

demics are very important as

well. She says, “Most of the

dancers in my life are brilliant

and very successful. Many

have gone to amazing colleges

and continue to dance in their

free time. Academics are very

important, even for artists.” If

you’re an aspiring dancer Mari-

anna has several tips to help

you along the way, “First and

foremost, be safe, be healthy,

stay positive, be open to criti-

cism, and as always, never give

up!”

Issue 4, 2014-2015 March 2015

Caroline Worthy has been involved with singing and playing music since she was a young child. She be-

gan singing with the Lawson Academy at the age of seven with Suzanne Brown and the Palmetto Children’s

Choirsters, and taking group voice lessons. Much of Caroline’s inspiration to pursue music came from her broth-

er and sister, who are also gifted musicians. She joined her elementary school orchestra as a viola player, and

later she began to study piano to enhance her music expertise. Some of the honors Caroline has garnered on

her music journey are: participating in the gifted and talented Music Visions and the SC State Choir, attending

CME with the Palmetto Children’s Choir, and being chosen for Honors Chorus through her school. She has re-

ceived superior ratings in Junior Festival, and won Best Performer for voice and piano. Caroline currently holds

the fourth highest scholarship from Lawson Academy, and she has been selected for the Shining Stars program

at the institution. Recently Caroline was accepted into the Converse College Music Education program, and

she is currently auditioning for a music scholarship there.

Through her experiences, Caroline has learned that being a singer/musician involves a great deal of commit-

ment. Watching her siblings perform and seeing their exhilaration on stage has motivated her to persevere in

her music studies. She says, “Seeing their happiness on stage made me really want to experience that feeling

of being on stage and showing off the talents I work hard for.” Caroline views herself as somewhat of an intro-

vert, and she believes that performing on stage has helped her overcome much of her shyness.

Caroline spends a lot of time preparing for her music performances. She explains, “I prepare for performances

and auditions months in advance to ensure I have everything memorized and have proper diction.” She notes

that one of the challenges of performing is that there is much room for error, especially in the foreign language

pieces. In addition to memorizing the words and correct pronunciations, Caroline must focus on the technical

elements of making music. “Runs and trills are difficult and are found in most classical music, but they are the

most satisfying and beautiful.” She usually has two recitals for voice and two recitals for piano each year. Since

she is a top scholarship holder at Lawson, she is also chosen by the academy to perform at various other events

throughout the year. Caroline loves everything about singing and playing the piano. She states, “What I love

most about performing is that I get out of my shell and relax while showing off something I’m great at.”

As far as reaching out to those who desire to become singers and musicians, Caroline feels that it is important to

“encourage them to follow their dreams of becoming something great.” She feels indebted to fellow classical

vocalists and teachers for giving her the support she needed in order to be successful in her musical endeavors.

For students interested in singing and playing music

Caroline has the following suggestions for getting

started. “1) Don’t be afraid to show off your voice

to your instructor. It took me years to actually

come out of my shell and show my instructors what

I have. 2) Practice, practice, practice. There’s

nothing worse than not being prepared for a per-

formance. 3) It’s okay to mess up. Learning from

your mistakes helps you better yourself as a per-

former. 4) If you want to be a classical vocalist, like

myself, learn piano as soon as possible. It will defi-

nitely help you in the long run. 5) Get rid of that

stage fright and belt it out! Well, only belt if the

song calls for it, but you get what I mean.”

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