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Two valedictorians recognized during Aiken High School graduation ceremony
Aiken High School held its commencement Friday morning at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. The ceremony began with a presentation of colors by the Aiken High Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps and the national anthem performed by the Aiken High School Chorus. Aiken High Principal Alisa Hamrick addressed the...
Midland Valley High graduates discuss thriving in challenges
Midland Valley High School boasted an esteemed 2024 class despite athletic and academic challenges. Principal Sheldon Higgenbottom bragged about a Midland Valley class who earned more than $20 million in scholarships, winning multiple state championships and beating North Augusta High’s football team for the first time in 24 years.
Horse Creek Academy marks milestone with first graduation
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Horse Creek Academy, formerly Midland Valley Preparatory School, opened in Graniteville in 2002. It began with a limited number of students up to sixth grade who attended classes in compact portable units. The closeness of the instructors, staff, students and parents created a supportive environment that...
The final event in the James Brown Arena
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - Augusta Technical College graduates said they were moving to new places, on to their careers, or to another college for more schooling. The James Brown Arena also has plans to move on with a planned demolition this summer and eventual rebuild. Graduate Ramez Khoja says he...
South Aiken graduates overcome barriers to form distinct versions of success
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to correct that Cam Nuessle, the chairman of the Aiken County Board of Education, was a featured speaker. South Aiken High School honored its class of 2024 Thursday at the USC Aiken Convocation center. Aiken County Board of Education Chairman Cam Nuessle said...
Westside basketball honored with ring, net cutting ceremony
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -The Westside Patriots basketball team had one last celebration before they could call their season officially ‘wrapped.’. The Patriots hosted a ring and net cutting ceremony for the 2A state champions. In early March, Westside beat Toombs County 64-29 in the Macon Coliseum for their third...
Aiken Scholars Academy hosts third commencement, celebrates success despite challenges
Aiken Scholars Academy held its spring commencement on Friday afternoon at the USC Aiken Convocation Center, graduating 44 students. This marks the school's third commencement. Founded in 2018, Aiken Scholars Academy only accepts 50 students each year by application for an academic experience on USC Aiken’s campus. The school was...
Westside High School Men's Basketball team wins 3rd championship
AUGUSTA, Ga. - The red carpet was rolled out for the three time basketball state champions. The Westside High School Men's Basketball Team, got their championship rings for the 3rd time in a row. Head Coach Jerry Hunter said its been a waiting game itself for the rings but is...
Aiken High's McBride signs with Limestone track and field
Aiken High's Aaron McBride admitted Thursday that his plan to sign an athletic scholarship at the collegiate level didn't necessarily follow the script. His expectations fell through in one sport, but then he found another avenue and discovered a new love - track and field. That opened up new doors for him, which helped him get his plan back on track.
Mead Hall student earns prestigious scholarship to Presbyterian College
Esther Marks is a senior at Mead Hall Episcopal School who has received a full ride scholarship to a private South Carolina university. Marks received the Griffith Scholarship, which will allow her to attend Presbyterian College with all expenses paid. She was additionally accepted into Furman University, Wingate University, Winthrop University, Bryn Mawr College and Davidson College.
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