Graduation ceremonies lack of respect in Aiken County
Editorial notes how graduation night disruptions by parents and guests mar the dignified event. Richland Northeast High School piloted a graduation pledge with about half the seniors pledging to curb applause until all names are read. The piece urges proper decorum and laments the shift from solemn ceremony to noisy display.
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Aiken County
Richland Northeast High School
Columbia
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Aiken Standard Editorial Staff Listing
The Aiken Standard credits Scott B. Hunter as Editor and Jeffrey B. Wall as Business Manager with Ellen Priest as Sticulation Director and Garth R. Groshans as Managing. Timothy E. O Briant is noted as Pressroom Supervisor James R. Bennett Jr. Sunt pe 4. David Boyd.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wall
Ellen
Garth R. Groshans
Timothy E. O'Briant
James R. Bennett Jr
Sunt Pe
David Boyd
Graduation 2001 life advice from Bill O'Reilly
Creators Syndicate columnist Bill O'Reilly recalls graduating Marist College in 1971 and returning in 2001 to give the commencement address. He urges graduates to identify their talent, work hard, live honorably, and stay true to themselves, warning that life follows an order and success comes from character.
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Descartes
Memorial Day reflection on Ash Little and military service
A columnist recalls Ash Little, former Navy captain and founding president of Aiken Technical College, honored at his funeral and urges memorial observance. The piece reflects on Memorial Day origins in 1868 and Arlington Cemetery, urging gratitude for soldiers who died in war and those who served, linking their sacrifices to children at play. It ends with contact details for the Aiken Standard editor.
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Ash Little
Navy
Aikens Technical College
Ash
Rotary
John Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington
Potomac
Vermont
Letter on race and Civil War symbolism in American history
A reader argues that blacks and whites miscommunicate and politics fuels racism. The piece condemns Civil War memory, recalls Sherman and the Confederacy, and links Confederate symbols to white Southern anger. It notes Lincoln’s era and claims federal occupation harmed the South while criticizing Custer and genocidal acts against Native peoples.
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Ohere
California
William Z. Sherman
South
United States
Lincoln
Army of
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Confederacy
Sherman
Grant
Sheridan
George Custer
Southland
Remarkable Jefferson Elementary Teacher Boosts Student Self Worth
Rosalie Swearingen of Warrenville honors Mrs Curtis for lifting her grandson from a first grade reading level to fifth grade, while renewing his self esteem and love of learning. The teacher’s supportive approach made students feel wanted and important, transforming a difficult year into a life-changing gift.
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Jefferson Elementary
Aiken Standard invites brief Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters with signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited and condensed. Send to Letters to the Editor, P O Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802 or via email at swallace duesouth.net or fax at 803-648-6052.
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