Eleven seniors traveled to Columbia, SC., on Tuesday March 19, 2013 to take their 4 ½ hour Practical Exam for their Cosmetology License; their Practical Exam consisted of 8 parts. Client Protection & Disinfectants, Thermal Curling Demonstration, Haircutting Demonstration of Haircutting and Safety and Infection Control of haircutting, Chemical Waving Demonstration, Virgin Hair Lightening Application […]
The James Medford Family Event Center at Piedmont Technical College was the setting for the culmination of many dreams for the more than 300 Piedmont Technical College graduates who took center stage in two commencement ceremonies. Dr. Ray Brooks, president, welcomed graduates, family and guests to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates. “It is a […]
The drama class at RS-M High performed the play The Dating Game on Friday, May 17,at USC-Aiken as part of the Garcia Theatre Project. Competing against other Aiken County high schools, our students earned the following honors: Best Crew Member – Maleek Stevens; Best Light Board Operator – Amber Faulkner; All Star Cast Members – Rashonda […]
Commencement exercises will begin at 3 p.m. for industrial and engineering technology, agriculture, health science, and nursing graduates. A 7 p.m. ceremony will be held for business, public service, computer technology, administrative office technology and the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science graduates. Both commencement exercises will be held in the James Medford Family […]
Torch Runners for Special Olympics running up Highway 1 from Aiken to Batesburg to pass off the torch to Lexington County law enforcement were cheered on by students and staff of Ridge Spring-Monetta High School on May 2, 2013, around 12:45 p.m. Officers were raising awareness and funds through the Torch Run to support the […]
On Wednesday, April 24, 2013, Merriwether Elementary School principal, Dr. Mendi Tucker, announced to faculty and staff the open assistant principal position would be filled by Mandy Lowe beginning in the 2013-2014 school year. Faculty and staff applauded as Mrs. Lowe acknowledged the new position and expressed excitement over the upcoming school year. Mrs. Lowe […]
On April 22nd Jane Bess, owner of Jane Bess Pottery in Edgefield, visited Ridge Spring Monetta High School. She came to teach the art students how to throw clay. She started the demonstration by showing how to make a pot on the potter’s wheel. After she showed the students how, she asked for a volunteer from each class to […]
Baylee Sims and Bianca White won the logo contest for the “Goodwill, Dragon Boat Race,” presented by Nancy Browning, Manager of Volunteer Services. They are art students at Strom Thurmond High and are the students of Ms .Beth Clark. They received $50.00 gift cards and were chosen from high schools and colleges from the whole CSRA. […]
Invitation for Show and Reception – The art students of Strom Thurmond High School, under the direction of Beth Clark,are having an art show and reception at “the Purple Fence” in Edgefield on Wed., April 24, at 2:30, which is an early release day for students. Numerous students have received awards this year and more […]
On April 11th seven FBLA members traveled to North Charleston for the FBLA State Leadership Conference. Over 1,000 members and advisers were present for the conference. Students attended workshops and competed against students from around the state on Friday and Saturday. All students placed in their event and did an excellent job of representing Strom […]