Ridge Spring Monetta students win honors at BETA meeting
Ridge Spring Monetta Elementary Middle School Junior BETA Club members shone in Myrtle Beach with top honors in creative writing Laura Harmon sixth grade won for a piece on judging by appearances and others placed in spelling quiz bowl and math events. Advisors praised the trip as both achievements and fun with visits to the Hard Rock Cafe Landmark Hotel and local malls.
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Steven Grimes
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Matthew Murrah
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Laura Harmon's Essay Wins Under Pressure at Contest
Laura Harmon's prize-winning essay, written on site in Myrtle Beach, impressed judges with self-expression and creativity. The 11-year-old sixth-grader chose among topics including It's Einstein and Now I Can See Everything, keeping within 200 to 300 words and a 90-minute limit while using a dictionary and thesaurus. Laura changed her name for anonymity, and she hails from near Batesburg, daughter of Rev. Kyle Harmon and his wife, active in Baptist ministries.
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Governor's School nominations due February third
The College of Charleston will receive nominations for the Governor's School of South Carolina with a February 3 deadline. Guidance departments at South Carolina high schools are to inform eligible students about the residential summer program for gifted and talented teens, with contact number 953-6592 for details.
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Substitute teachers share up and downs in local schools
Louise Patrick, seven years as a substitute, teaches at Schofield and Aiken middle schools. She describes herself as a disciplinarian yet finds reward in student progress and cross cultural backgrounds. Senior Herb Ferguson notes sub behavior varies, while Tabetha Adamson says notes help regular teachers. Patrick values warm student thanks and ongoing dedication despite frustrations.
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Now I Can See Everything Wins Writing Competition
A student narrator recalls learning to see inner worth in Safira Rodriguez after an encounter with a rich rival at school. Safira arrives by limousine, befriends the narrator, but is killed in a wreck, prompting a shift from jealousy to recognition of inner qualities.
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Safira Rodriguez
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