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Zittrouer first in livestock show
On July 23 and 24 the Georgia Limousin Association held its annual Field Day and Livestock Show at the University of Georgia's Livestock Arena in Athens. Macy Zittrouer competed in the livestock judging, and livestock show. In the livestock judging, senior division Zittrouer was the high scorer and was second overall scorer in all divisions (adults and students). In senior showmanship, Zittrouer placed second, and in class, her heifer placed third.
SEHS FFA reels in fun with fishing, ‘Olympics’
The South Effingham High School recently held a fishing tournament and Redneck Olympics Games. The event was held at the University of Georgia Warnell Forestry Center in Guyton on Aug. 21. Weigh-in started at 3 p.m. The fishing tournament winners in all the different categories received $25 gift cards to Bass Pro Shops. Dallas Dasher won the biggest catfish category, with his catfish weighing in at a whopping 16 pounds. He also won the biggest ...
Locals make Darton merit list
Three Effingham County students have been named to the Merit List at Darton College in Albany for the summer 2010 semester. Robert J. Schmelter of Guyton and Joshua B. Conner and Dana L. Shores of Rincon all earned the honor. To qualify for the merit list, students must be part-time and have earned a 3.4 or higher grade point average.
Utter graduates from VSU
Elizabeth Ann Utter of Guyton has earned a Master of Education, specializing in communication disorders, from Valdosta State University. Utter graduated with the summer 2010 class. Roxanne Marie Torres was named to the dean's list at Valdosta State for the summer 2010 term. To make the dean's list, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and must have a semester GPA of at least 3.5 with at least nine hours of ...
Business partner chips in for Sand Hill
Thanks to a $1,000 donation from Sit and Sleep, students at Sand Hill Elementary may not even notice that the school's media center budget was cut by $4,000 this year. The school plans to use the generous donation to purchase new reading software that can be used in each of its 21st century classrooms. "It will be like having Amazon Kindle at Sand Hill," explained SHES Principal Kristen Richards. The software, called Tumblebooks, will allow teachers to ...
GSU announces dean’s list for summer 2010
Georgia Southern University recently recognized 157 students for excellence in academics on the 2010 summer semester dean's list. To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Those from Effingham County earning dean's list recognition are: Terri J Raines of Guyton Tiffany N Weaver of Guyton Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, offers 110 degree programs serving more ...
Local students make GSU’s president’s list
Georgia Southern University recently recognized 86 students for excellence in academics on the 2010 summer semester president's list. To be eligible for the president's list, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Those students from Effingham County earning the distinction are: Ashley N Brunson of RinconCia N King of SpringfieldDanielle E Scudder of Rincon Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, offers 110 degree ...
School board wrestles with Federal Jobs Fund money
As they wait for more information for the state, the Effingham County Board of Education continues to weigh its options for spending the $2.1 million allocated from the federal Education Jobs Fund. The state of Georgia receive $315 million of the $10 billion fund to distribute to its 180 school districts for the purpose of paying school system employee salaries and benefits, with Effingham County receiving $2,131,833. The funds can replace salaries and benefits as well ...
BoE gets breathing room
The Effingham County school system learned last week it likely will receive more than $2.1 million in federal funding to direct toward staff salaries and benefits. The expedited passing of the Education Jobs Fund released $10 billion for strapped states and school systems to use for k-12 employee salaries and benefits, which the government anticipates will save as many as 160,000 jobs. After taking 2 percent allowed for the state, the state Department of Education distributed ...
School board backs lawsuit
The Effingham County school board has joined a statewide suit against the Georgia Charter School Commission. Nine school districts filed the lawsuit against a law giving the Georgia Charter School Commission control over charter school petitions. They are now appealing a decision from the Superior Court of Fulton County that ruled in favor of the Georgia Charter School Commission to the Georgia Supreme Court. And the Georgia School Boards Association and the Georgia School Superintendents Association are ...
ECHS has reason to celebrate
Faculty and staff at Effingham County High School celebrated the school hitting the 80 percent graduation rate. Its graduation rate for 2009 was 77.8 percent. A banner and a cake for faculty and staff helped mark the achievement.
Starting the year together
Pre-K teachers at Marlow Elementary School started off the year with units "All about Me" and "Families." Parents and grandparents were invited to come read to the students during small group and circle time.
Georgia a winner in Race to the Top
Georgia has been selected as a winner by the U.S. Department of Education for the second round of "Race to the Top" grants. The state is projected to receive $400 million over four years to implement its plan. "While this has seemed more like a marathon at times, now the real race begins," said Gov. Sonny Perdue. "I want to thank our Race to the Top teams, including teachers, principals, superintendents and other education professionals, for ...
Rutland earns degree from Louisiana Tech
James Brian Rutland of Springfield was awarded a doctor of philosophy at Louisiana Tech University's summer quarter commencement. Commencement exercises were held Aug. 19, with diplomas awarded to 276 graduates.
STC offer building courses online
SAVANNAH-This fall, students studying Construction Management will be able to take four of the required major courses online for the first time including Blueprint Reading, Construction Safety, Materials and Fasteners, and Construction Drafting I. These courses are required for both the diploma and associate degree in Construction Management. "We're giving our students more options," said department head and instructor Dan Krautheimer. "If someone can't get to campus during the day, they'll be able to take some ...
Articles by Section - Education
STC cosmetology to hold open house
SAVANNAH - Savannah Technical College's Cosmetology Department will host an open house July 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at its Effingham Campus, 2890 Highway 21 South.
Kids in Clyo rally back to school
The third annual Scott and Son's Trucking LLC "Back to School Rally" was held Saturday at the Clyo Recreation Department on Fair Street.
New teachers eager to start school year
After 20 years in the military, including a dozen as a helicopter pilot, Brandon Phillips has landed in the classroom as a teacher.
School board approves full contract with Optim
As local athletes gear up for another season, the Effingham County Board of Education has finalized which company will provide sports medicine and athletic trainers for them.
FFA students lead the way at Student Leadership Camp
Thirty-nine FFA members from South Effingham High School, South Effingham Middle School, Ebenezer Middle School and Effingham County Middle School were part of more than 2,400 students who attended FFA-FCCLA Summer Leadership Camp 2012 at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington.
Orchestra awards scholarships
The Effingham Community Orchestra awarded its second annual academic scholarships on July 8. The 2012 recipients are Charles Patterson, Jonathan Rud and Scott Snell.
The sweet taste of cupcake victory
4-H is full of many types of competitive events, ranging from horse riding, photography, shooting sports, livestock, performing arts, essays, project achievement presentations, and the list goes on and on. However, most recently, Effingham 4-H'ers competed in a cupcake competition at the Effingham County Extension Office in Springfield.
4-H’ers hit the target with shooting sports
Project SAFE (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) is an active program, attractive to youth and adult audiences. The program is curriculum-based and designed to assist young people in personal development, establish a personal environmental ethic and explore life-long vocational activities.
Aubrey Roberts wins district Think-a-Thon
Aubrey Roberts, who won the Exchange Club of Effingham County's Quick-Think-a-Thon in April, competed at the annual Georgia District Exchange Club Quick-Think-a-Thon in Macon and took first place.
Hospital authority turns down BoE contract
Following the Effingham County Board of Education's vote to split sports medicine services among two local providers, Effingham Health System has decided it won't compromise.
McCoy earns master teacher certification
Effingham County Middle School's Johnathon McCoy recently earned Master Teacher certification from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, bringing Effingham County's number of Master Teachers to 14.
A busy summer is under way for 4H
School is out, but 4H is in.
Comcast honors Effingham students
Following high school careers as campus leaders and role models for their fellow students, two class of 2012 graduates from Effingham County have received leadership scholarships from Comcast.
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