Education Headlines
Terral Patel and J.T. Tieman, both of Goose Creek, and Katherine Moore of Hanahan have all been accepted to the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. They join 66 other students representing 24 South Carolina counties as the class of 2012.
Patel is the son of Ashok and Alka Patel, Tieman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tieman, and Moore is the daughter of Robert Moore and Karen Downer.
Patel is the son of Ashok and Alka Patel, Tieman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tieman, and Moore is the daughter of Robert Moore and Karen Downer.
Exceptional children who attend Berkeley County Schools will receive targeted instruction that serves their unique needs, thanks to four grants recently awarded to the school district.
The South Carolina School for Exceptional Children awarded grants totaling $196,000 in the areas of preschool, service learning, professional development, and model demonstration.
The South Carolina School for Exceptional Children awarded grants totaling $196,000 in the areas of preschool, service learning, professional development, and model demonstration.
Team CSU raised over $5000 for sustainable water systems during the annual Water Missions International "Walk for Water" on March 20. The Future Teachers Society and Teaching Fellows worked with Dr. Linda Karges-Bone to raise the funds, which included a gift from the General Electric Foundation and a $2,200 contribution from children at Hursey Elementary School. Water Missions International was a first responder in the Haitian Earthquake crisis and helps to bring clean water and a message of hope to developing countries and disaster sites around the globe.
Science, technology, engineering, and math teachers and U.S. Department of Defense scientists and engineers from around the country recently met at Garrett College in McHenry, Md. to learn innovative strategies to strengthen the nation’s classrooms.
The Center for the Advancement of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Education is providing the 2010 Summer Teacher Training Institutes to middle and high school teachers from across the nation.
The Center for the Advancement of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Education is providing the 2010 Summer Teacher Training Institutes to middle and high school teachers from across the nation.
Charleston Southern University has been named by G.I. Jobs magazine a Military Friendly School for 2011.
This is the second consecutive year CSU has received this award.
This is the second consecutive year CSU has received this award.
Cane Bay High School students gather in the large “common area” near the entrance on the first day of school last week. A reported 1,458 students will attend the CBHS in 2010-2011.
From left, Cane Bay High School sophomore Hannah Gray and juniors Cheyenne Frasier and Kayla Mixson visit before heading to their first class of the 2010-2011 school year on Aug. 17.
With classes beginning last week, Charleston Southern University is anticipating its new full-time student population to grow by 4 percent for the Fall 2010 semester, the school announced.
University officials report that with the increase of students, as many as 50 upperclassmen will be housed at the Wingate by Wyndham hotel owned by CSU and located on the 300-acre campus.
University officials report that with the increase of students, as many as 50 upperclassmen will be housed at the Wingate by Wyndham hotel owned by CSU and located on the 300-acre campus.
This summer Santee Cooper provided hands-on experience in critical fields of the energy industry, such as power generation and the development and use of renewable energy, to seven Berkeley County educators as part of the 25th annual Energy Educators Institute series at the Wampee Conference Center in Pinopolis.
Allison Crawford, a first grade teacher at Hanahan Elementary, will teach her students about the science involved in energy production.
Allison Crawford, a first grade teacher at Hanahan Elementary, will teach her students about the science involved in energy production.
Alex Richard Amble attained the Boy Scout of America Eagle Scout rank in June.
Alex has been actively involved in the scouting program since age 7. He is a member of BSA Troop 752, which is chartered by VFW Post 3433 of Ladson. Alex completed his Eagle Scout service project at Doty Park in Summerville working with the Town of Summerville Parks and Recreation Department. His project involved getting the wood chips in the playground area to a safety standard depth.
Alex has been actively involved in the scouting program since age 7. He is a member of BSA Troop 752, which is chartered by VFW Post 3433 of Ladson. Alex completed his Eagle Scout service project at Doty Park in Summerville working with the Town of Summerville Parks and Recreation Department. His project involved getting the wood chips in the playground area to a safety standard depth.
ECPI College of Technology’s annual commencement ceremony for its Charleston campus took place recently in Goose Creek.
Students received degrees in the areas of Medical Assisting and Administration, Network Security, and Computer Electronics Engineering.
Students received degrees in the areas of Medical Assisting and Administration, Network Security, and Computer Electronics Engineering.
Ryan Totolo of Goose Creek, who was awarded a Bachelor’s degree during Providence College commencement ceremonies in May, was recently honored for his academic achievements.
Totolo received the Providence College President’s Trophy Award for outstanding achievement in Military Science. He was a member of the Army ROTC program and served as treasurer of the Friars Club.
Totolo received the Providence College President’s Trophy Award for outstanding achievement in Military Science. He was a member of the Army ROTC program and served as treasurer of the Friars Club.
Trident Technical College is holding a Ready, Set, Enroll! event on Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at all three TTC campuses.
Visitors can attend a financial aid workshop, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit an admission application, attend orientation, take or schedule a placement test, meet with a career counselor, register for classes and take care of other necessary steps to enroll in college this fall.
Visitors can attend a financial aid workshop, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit an admission application, attend orientation, take or schedule a placement test, meet with a career counselor, register for classes and take care of other necessary steps to enroll in college this fall.
Two Goose Creek students were named to Columbia College’s President’s List for the 2010 spring semester.
Megan Elise Todd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Todd, and Crystal Maegan Verch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene F. Verch Jr., were named to the President’s List.?Students who have a grade point average of 4.0 qualified for the honor.
Megan Elise Todd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Todd, and Crystal Maegan Verch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene F. Verch Jr., were named to the President’s List.?Students who have a grade point average of 4.0 qualified for the honor.
USC Aiken announced its Spring 2010 President’s and Dean’s lists, and three local students were included.
Students named to the Dean’s List must achieve a 3.50-3.99 grade point average, and students named to the President’s list must achieve a 4.00 grade point average. Students on both lists must have earned a minimum of 12 academic credit hours in the Spring 2010 semester.
Students named to the Dean’s List must achieve a 3.50-3.99 grade point average, and students named to the President’s list must achieve a 4.00 grade point average. Students on both lists must have earned a minimum of 12 academic credit hours in the Spring 2010 semester.
The Goose Creek High School Athletic Booster Club recently announced its 2010 Scholarship Essay winners.
The three winners are Kamaal Brown, a member of the Gator football team; Dillon Heckendorn, also a member of the football team; and Shannon Mason, a member of both the GCHS volleyball and softball teams.
The three winners are Kamaal Brown, a member of the Gator football team; Dillon Heckendorn, also a member of the football team; and Shannon Mason, a member of both the GCHS volleyball and softball teams.
Westview Middle School recently announced its honor roll students for the fourth quarter of the 2009-2010 school year:
Lander University, in Greenwood, conferred degrees upon 257 graduates at the university’s spring commencement ceremonies in May. Ninety-one graduates received honors at the ceremony.
Berkeley County graduates included Ebony Miller of Goose Creek and Felicia Renea White of Moncks Corner.
Berkeley County graduates included Ebony Miller of Goose Creek and Felicia Renea White of Moncks Corner.
The following College of Charleston students earned Highly Distinguished Honors for the spring 2010 semester: Kathryn Anderson, Jasmin Banks, Jenna Barker, Kayla Bevacqua, Stephanie German, Brooke Hiott, Erica Lane, Amber Panos, Matthew Pruitt, Betsy Rickett, Jessica Riggs, Corey Seacrist, Hina Siddiqui and Tony Williams of Goose Creek, and Brittney Harrington, Emily Sieger and Margaret Wolf of Hanahan.
Highly Distinguished Honors are awarded to students enrolled in at least 14 credit hours who have maintained a grade point ratio between 3.8 and 4.0.
Highly Distinguished Honors are awarded to students enrolled in at least 14 credit hours who have maintained a grade point ratio between 3.8 and 4.0.
Devon Forest Elementary School was one of 124 schools statewide to receive the Red Carpet Award from the South Carolina Department of Education this year. Other Berkeley County schools to receive the award were Goose Creek Primary, College Park Middle, Sangaree Intermediate, and Macedonia Middle School. Pictured at a recent visit to Devon Forest are School district director of personnel Willis Sanders, Principal Cristie Mitchum, School Improvement Director Karen Whitley, assistant principal Creighton Eddings, head secretary GNee McCain, curriculum coach Trish Davis, attendance clerk Susie Crawford, secretary Tina Smith, social worker Savannah Johnson, and superintendent Anthony Parker.
Billy Dorris of DAK Americas recently visted Boulder Bluff Elementary school to teach Kindergarten students about recycling. Dorris explained how plastic bottles are made and encouraged students to recycle their plastic bottles at home. (At right) Dorris and Amber Foster Tobin, of DAK Americas hand each student an alligator water bottle made from recycled plastic. DAK Americas is located in Goose Creek.
The following students were named to Westview Primary School’s Fourth Nine Weeks Honor Roll:
