First-year teacher Patterson gains confidence at Lever Elementary
Rod Patterson completed his first year as a fourth-grade teacher at J.D. Lever Elementary School. He brought two male African-American teachers to the staff, relied on mentors and a USC Aiken education, and emphasized math and language arts while building relationships with students and parents. Patterson valued support from colleagues and a USC Aiken course, noting the year solidified his resolve and pride in teaching.
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J.D. Lever
LD. Lever
Patterson
Lever
Renee Mack
USC Aiken
Susan Powell
Sam
USCA
Jason Fulmer
Redcliffe
Fulmer
Ellenton Reunion Honors Elders and Memories at 34th Gathering
Ellenton residents gathered at Silver Bluff High School for the 34th annual Ellenton Reunion. Betty Greene led organizers as people recalled old days, with Basil Brinkley as oldest attendee and Don Alexander the youngest at 57. Claris and Hope Smith traveled 500 miles from Indian Head Maryland to attend. Elizabeth Brantley, 95, named oldest living Ellentonian though absent, and Edenton teachers were recognized. A video of the event is available.
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Ellenton
Silver Bluff High School
Savannah
Betty Greene
Don Alexander
Basil Brinkley
Elizabeth Brantley
Claris
Hope Smith
Indian Head
Remembering Ellenton’s Departed in Local Archaeology Project
Former Ellenton residents who died in the past year are remembered as George Wingard of the Savannah River Archaeological Search Program notes 700 individuals buried at 36 cemeteries with 280 marked and 40 churches onsite. He invites information and stories from the community.
Aiken FFA recognized as top chapter at state convention
The Aiken High School FFA chapter was named one of the top three in South Carolina for the second straight year at Clemson University. Adviser Joe Wilson said the group earned a Governor's Citation for first in community involvement and noted 2,235 pounds of produce donated to Golden Harvest Food Bank. Lara Boyd, a former senior, was chosen Lower State Region vice president, with O'Rear aiming for the American FFA degree. Other 2006 graduates Kevin Canalejo Chad Pilgrim and Drew Patterson also received state FFA degrees.
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South Carolina
Clemson University
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Golden Harvest Food Bank
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Josh O’rear
Boyd
Aiken Technical Col
O’rear
Clemson
Kevin Canalejo
Chad Pilgrim
Drew Patterson
Wilson
Chase Cato
Jerry Vance Farms
Taylor
Aiken County Board of Education budget input session set
The Aiken County Board of Education will hold a public input session Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the district office on Brookhaven Drive to discuss the proposed 2006-2007 budget and a 4.4 mill tax increase including debt service and local funding mandates.
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