Ridge Spring Monetta SAT jump raises school profile
Ridge Spring Monetta High School reports a dramatic SAT jump from 947 average in 2001 to 1000 19 in 2002 with about 15 seniors of 50 testing. Principal Bill Ward and Dr Frank Roberson credit honors programs tougher courses and distance learning.
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Polo Player Injured In Car Trailer Collision
Family friend Barbara Kneece says Pimsner has multiple injuries from Monday wreck and emergency surgery. He has a broken left leg, broken right arm, ruptured spleen, collapsed lung and several broken ribs. His career was just taking off with tournaments ahead and horses trained by Mrs. Pimsner.
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TerraNova results show district students exceed national average
Aiken County School District reports that students in grades 1 through 9 scored above the national average on TerraNova tests in reading language and math. Superintendent Dr Linda Eldridge credits community and faculty, noting early gains from first grade and overall progress across fall 2001 to spring 2002 assessments.
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SAT scores climb for Aiken district amid gaps
North Augusta High School posted a 31 point rise to 1008 and Midland Valley High up 56 to 990 while South Aiken High reached 1065 and Aiken High fell to 1014. District averages rose 49 points since 1994 95, outpacing the national gain of 10. Black students linger behind white peers on SAT 884 vs 1065. District plans more advanced courses and a smoother path to college readiness as the SAT undergoes changes.
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Cheney backs invasion case as Bush weighs Iraq option
Vice President Cheney argued for pre emptive action against Saddam Hussein at a Veterans of Foreign Wars gathering in Nashville while President Bush, vacationing in Crawford Texas, left open seeking congressional approval if an invasion is chosen.
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H&R Block Offers Tax Preparation Course Starting September
Thousands enroll in an income tax preparation program offered by H&R Block, the nation’s largest tax firm. The course begins September 9 with flexible morning, afternoon, and evening classes available at local area locations.
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