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Project Unify Gives Special Needs Kids Chance To Shine

By Rob Novit Nick Keenan took the basketball and raced down the court at LBC Middle School on Tuesday, February 19th in his wheelchair. He would get a shot off and make it or not he got applause and cheers of appreciation during the game. Nick enjoyed this opportunity through a program called Project Unify. He is a special needs student of teacher Allison Newbegin, who hosted the inclusion contest with special needs children from Aiken Middle School and Paul Knox Middle School. But there was so much more. Other students from the three schools served as buddies and mentors. Alex Johnson was among several students to push Nick up and down the court. Its fun, Alex said. I like hanging out with everybody here. Project Unify is sponsored throughout the state by the S.C. Special Olympics. In Aiken County, the program started at Midland Valley High School and has spread to other county high schools. Teachers invited some of the middle schools to attend an inclusion football game at Silver Bluff High School last month. Newbegin brought some of her students and their buddies; by then she had already started planning the LBC tournament. She has been

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Healthy You, Healthy Graniteville Event

Since 2011, the RISE (Restoration in Graniteville through Supportive Engagement) Project Team has assessed the long-term health needs of the Graniteville community and its surrounding areas funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to the University of South Carolina. The goal of the project was to determine how the health, quality of life, and access to healthcare services have been affected since the train disaster in 2005. The RISE Project is composed of a team of researchers and community leaders, and for the past two years, we have gathered a variety of information from residents of the community, local healthcare professionals, and health data. As the project comes to a close, we are planning an event at the Family Y in Graniteville on May 4th to share what we have learned and to discuss ways to keep the citizens of Graniteville and surrounding areas healthy in the years to come. The Healthy You, Healthy Graniteville event will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013, 10:00 am 1:00 pm at the Family Y in Graniteville and will include activities for children, refreshments and door prizes/ giveaways. Please feel free to contact the RISE Project with any questions or concerns at carlos@email. sc.edu or Tina Bevington at 803349-6143 or Louisiana Wright Sanders at 803-221-6976.

Staff photo by Rob Novit LBC Middle School student Nick Keenan, in wheelchair, celebrates a basket at a Project Unify event for special needs children. Volunteer buddies from the school, including Nicks mentor Alex Johnson, behind him, celebrate wildly during the three-school tournament.

amazed by her schools response. Other teachers brought their students to the gym to provide support. Our Buddy Club has stepped up and helped my kids practice, Newbegin said. Our Ambassador Club is an actual class, and they made all the posters for us and the other schools. My kids have been so excited. They knew it was a tournament and said, Were going to beat those other schools. Mike Epps, LBCs basketball coach and physical education teacher, said his wife has brought their daughter Carrie to all his games. This event was emotional for Epps, as Carrie is one of Newbegins students. He helped plan the event and served as the referee for the first half. For the first time, he watched his daughter get a chance to play basketball on

that court. Its great for Carrie and all these kids, Epps said. They look at all the others cheering for them, and those are students they think are superkids. Esmerelda Cortez has one buddy, Megan OBanion. Yet, at the football game last month, Meagan and three other classmates hung out with her the entire time. They did so again Tuesday. Ezzie is leaving (to go to Midland Valley) next year, Megan said. Im really sad about that. Aiken Middle teacher Eszter Mad-Szabo was delighted to bring her students to LBC. Its important for us to come out and be together, she said. Everybody can see that these kids can have just as much fun as other kids.

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The Senate is in session for 2013. I hope that you find this update helpful and informative. If I can help you with an issue, please let me know. Economic Investment in Graniteville: On February 20, state and local officials announced that Recleim, a start-up recycler of appliances and e-waste materials, will establish its first recycling plant in Graniteville in the former Hickman Mill. The total project is a $40.6 Million investment that is expected to generate 200 new jobs. This is wonderful news for Graniteville, Warrenville, and the surrounding communities! Non-Profit Raffles: The State Constitution prohibits raffles. Nevertheless, many non-profits wish to hold raffles as a way to raise funds. After several years of work, representatives from non-profits, religious groups, law enforcement, and the Palmetto Family Council finally came to a consensus on legislation to change current South Carolina law that will allow schools, churches and other nonprofits to hold raffles. The full Senate gave second reading to legislation on February 14. Because the legislation involves a constitutional change, there are two bills. S.213 establishes the qualifications for a nonprofit to conduct a raffle for charitable purposes, while S.239 is a constitutional amendment that allows South Carolina voters to decide if they would like charitable raffles to be available to nonprofits. The constitutional question would be on the ballot in 2014, and ratified by the General

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Assembly in 2015. If approved by the House of Representatives and the voting public in 2014, the first raffles will be legally held in 2015. Education Oversight Annual Report & Third Grade Reading: In mid-February, the States Education Oversight Committee released its annual report. South Carolina has a 2020 Vision to reach certain milestones with educating students for success in the global economy. The annual report is troubling as acknowledged by the Committee. For example, the states progress in reading proficiency is flat with little gains over the past 4 years. Also, only 74.9% of high school students statewide are graduating in four years. Further, the state still has 61 public schools rated At Risk based on poor student achievement. In a very detailed analysis, the Committee recommends that state law should require third graders to read at grade level or not be promoted unless certain exceptions are met. Retained third graders would be placed in a reading intensive program. Such a change would fall in line with other states including North Carolina which passed a similar law last year. High School Dropout/Driving Bill: On February 28, the Senate Education K-12 subcommittee deadlocked 3-3 on whether to provide a favorable report to the high school dropout/no drive until 18 bill this past Thursday. I am the primary sponsor. The bill still has a chance to win approval and advance to the full Senate later this month when it comes up to the

full Education Committee. Concealed Weapons Permit: In late February, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed legislation (S.308) allowing concealed weapons permit (CWP) holders to carry their handgun into a restaurant which serves alcohol as long as the permit holder does not consume any alcohol while there. Restaurants have the option to post a sign not allowing concealable weapons on the premises; if that is done, then CWP holders cannot carry legally into such restaurants. The bill has stiff penalties for violating and a zero tolerance threshold for alcohol consumption. I voted in favor. The full Senate now has the bill. Restructuring Elimination of Budget and Control Board: On February 20, the full Senate passed legislation (S. 22) creating the Department of Administration. There was substantial debate over moving procurement to the Department of Administration under the Governor or placing procurement with a newly created State Fiscal Accountability Authority composed of the Governor, Comptroller General, Treasurer, Ways and Means Chairman, and Senate Finance Chairman. By a vote of 27-18, the Senate refused to place procurement under the Department of Administration. I voted in favor of putting procurement under the Department of Administration. State Exports Good News!: South Carolinas exports reached a record $25.3 Billion in goods sold in 2012. Our state ranks first among the 50 states in tire exports. Canada, Germany, and China are the top export markets for all products. Cyber Attack Deadline Extended: South Carolina taxpayers affected by the information security data breach at the South Carolina Department of Revenue now have until March 31, 2013, to sign up for a year of free credit monitoring and unlimited

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more about tourism in the four county region of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell, visit www. tbredcountry.org. Email Updates: If you know of people in or around District 24 who do not receive my updates but they would like to get them, please email their names and email addresses to me. Road Issues: If you see a road problem, call the SCDOT at 6417665 or Aiken County at 642-1532 to report the problem. If you do not get a prompt response, please let me know at TomYoung@scsenate. gov or call me. Generally, most paved roads in the County are maintained by SCDOT and are identified on the road sign poles by a small black and white sign listing the road number, such as S-2-1669. Most unpaved roads in the County are maintained by the County. Please know that I can be reached by telephone (649-0000 or 215-3631); email (TomYoung@ scsenate.gov); regular mail (P.O. Box 651, Aiken, SC 29802); or just pull me aside when you see me. Thank you for the privilege and the opportunity to represent you.

links to a variety of constituent services; the status of sponsored 119 Trolley Line Road, Graniteville 663-7552 bills; and roll call votes. Please add my web site as a bookmark on your computer. SPRING YARD SALE - Gregg Wednesday Small Business Help SC Parks annual Spring Yard Sale ZUMBA 5:45-6:30 p.m. Dept. of Commerce: The South is the perfect place to bring those Come check out the Zumba Party Carolina Department of Commerce treasures and shop while youre on Wednesday afternoons with has helpful information for small selling. The yard sale will be held Instructor Becky Geeting. This on Saturday, April 27th, from 8:00 class is for any level of participation business owners and employees. To learn more, go to http:// a.m. 12:00 noon. Pre-registration and provides a non-intimidating sccommerce.com/sc-businessrequired. Call to register by opportunity for new exercisers. network. Thursday, April 25th, 6:00 p.m. No Congressman Joe Wilson need to pay for your space until that Tuesday and Thursday Contact Information: day. Cost is $5.00 per table (limit 2 ZUMBA CLASSES 6:00-7:00 p.m. per/person). *No Rain Date. Party yourself into shape! Come join Congressman Wilson now represents all of Aiken County. the ZUMBA PARTY with Certified He has staff in Aiken County with Upcoming Dates for Summer Instructor Tasha Hammell while office hours in Aiken and in North Day Camp - Gregg Parks Summer listening to the latest beats and Augusta. His office number is 608Day Camp will be held for boys sounds. 9747. and girls, ages 5-12. Camps will be State House Tours: Tours are held the weeks of June 17-20, June WALKING IS E-A-S-Y!! available for the S.C. State House 24-27, July 15-18, July 22-25, 2013. Earn a FREE t-shirt after just by calling (803) 734-2430. If you set Monday - Thursday each day from completing (16) walk times/20 a tour between January and June 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost is $40/ minutes or more and begin seeing and it is on a Tuesday, Wednesday, week/passholder and $50/week/ results for a healthier you! Sign or Thursday, please let me know so non-passholder. Pre-registration in at the front desk. Our New Session will continue through April I can do my best to see you. required (limited registration). Thoroughbred Country 4, 2013. *This is an ongoing program -- South Carolina Regional UNLIMITED Exercise Classes per Month begin walking with us anytime. Tourism Organization: To learn $10/Month for Passholders $15/Month for Non-Passholders LITE-SIDE - A seniors class for those who desire a vigorous and fun Monday and Wednesday filled workout! Certified instructor Lite-Side Exercise (Seniors) Emily Johnson will demonstrate 9:00-10:00 a.m. the latest techniques for health Instructor Emily Johnson teaches conscious adults. Classes are held the latest steps and techniques that on Mondays and Wednesdays from are fun and healthy. 9:00-10:00am. Monday and Wednesday Cardio/Weight Class 4:30-5:30 p.m. A 30/30 Cardio and Weight Class consisting of a cardio workout and followed by light weights for toning and abdominal work. Instructor: Becky Geeting Karate classes are taught by Brian Randall and are held on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Classes are for ages 5 and older with instruction in tae kwon do and kenpo. Cost is $15.00 per month.

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itself. According to most surveys, facts, and figures for the last sixty years No you have not! Or, at least, 98% of those of you actually reading this column right now have not. I was just talking with a pastor last week that told me local church traditions trumps what the Bible says 95% of the time. In one of the surveys I do in Outreach Training asks, If you could design the ideal church for you what would it look like? Do you know that lost people have a better handle on church than professing believers? They talk about acceptance, understanding, and the love of Jesus. Never buildings and rarely style of music. THE DEMON MAMMON Luk 16:9 And I say to you, Make to yourselves friends by the unrighteous mammon, that when it fails they may take you into the eternal dwellings. Luk 16:10 He faithful in the least is also faithful in much. And he unrighteous in the least is also unrighteous in much. Luk 16:11 Then if you were not faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will entrust the true to you? Luk 16:12 And if you were not faithful in that of another, who will give to you that which is yours? Luk 16:13 No servant is able to serve two lords; for either he will hate the one, and he will love the other; or he will cling to one, and he will despise the other. You are unable to serve God and mammon. The devil has told another lie to believers. We are told that money in itself is not evil. Its all in how you use it. Yet churches and individuals continue to fill their barns [bank accounts, 401ks, stocks, etc., etc.] with money while the world around us goes to hell. Jesus spoke of the god Mammon. Note the little g or demon. No doubt we are to provide for our families. And, if we all truly followed the Biblical model of stewardship there would be no homeless, or hungry, or needy except for those that chose to be so. Biblical stewardship is a whole nuther message. Today we just want to ask: Who do you serve? No matter what you may say publically or however you justify your actions, deep down inside, you know the truth. God or Mammon? MATERIALISM Ever seen the bumper sticker, He who dies with the most toys wins.? Cars, boats, campers, lake houses, mountain houses In excess, I could go on and on. Anything. Anything that comes before our Jesus is an idol! Jesus said that He was the Way, the Truth, and the Life and that no one comes to the Father except through Him. Toys do not make us winners! WHAT ABOUT THOSE MESSAGES ON HOPE? Jesus is the answer. No matter what the question. Jesus is the answer. Jesus is our hope, even when we walk through those deep, dark valleys of life. Jesus is our hope on those mountain top experiences as well as in the valleys. I cant say it enough. Jesus is our hope. Not the President or Republicans or Democrats or Libertarians or Jesus is the answer. No matter what the question. Jesus is the answer. Jesus is our hope, even when we walk through those deep, dark valleys of life. Jesus is our hope on those mountain top experiences as well as in the valleys. Remember, Jesus is the answer. Dr. Agrippa Dube, from Zimbabwe, is with us during the month of March. If you would like to hear him or meet with him please check out his schedule @

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Worthless Idols
By Dr. Lynn Kirkland Jon 2:8 Those who worship worthless idols have abandoned their loyalty to you. Jon 2:9 But I will sing praises to you; I will offer you a sacrifice and do what I have promised. Salvation comes from the LORD! In this day and age of undocumented access to knowledge have believers in the Good News of Jesus Christ actually turned to worthless idols. If so what might some of those idols be. TRADITIONS OF MEN Isa 29:13 The Lord said, These people claim to worship me, but their words are meaningless, and their hearts are somewhere else. Their religion is nothing but human rules and traditions, which they have simply memorized. A friend of mine recently said, as we were practicing our music for worship service that until he started actually reading the words of the music in order to learn the chord changes that he did not know how beautiful and meaningful many songs are. He went on to say that many were just memorized tunes that he knew all too well. How many times have you looked at the church bulletin to see what the last song was that you sung? You really thought I was going to lay into the more liturgical denominations here didnt you? Sorry, but I know up close and personal the many horror stories of pastors having to leave churches because a vase was moved, or shrub cut down. I know stories of certain songs not being sung on a particular Sunday and the Pastor eventually left because of it. Bulletins. No bulletins. Style of music. Volume of music. Order of service... I could go on and on. Are these things really important? What about your next door neighbor with the live in girl friend Do they know Jesus? What about the people you work with everyday? Have you ever prayed for an opportunity to share your faith in Jesus Christ with them? Have you taken advantage of that opportunity when it presented

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RELIGIOUS BRIEFS
St. James Lutheran Church Holy Week Worship - Palm Sunday, March 24 at 11:00 am, Maundy Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 pm, Good Friday, March 29 at 6:30 pm, Easter Sunrise, March 31 at 7:00 am with Pre-Service music at 6:40 am. After service the LCY will host the Annual Easter Sunrise Breakfast. Donations will be accepted to help fund the groups trip to the LCY National Convention in July, 2015 St. James Lutheran Church is having an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 am. Easter Sunday, March 31 at 10:30am First Baptist Church of Gloverville will present the cantata I Will Rise by Mike Speck. Everyone is invited to come and join us as we celebrate a risen Savior! The St. John Food Bank will be open on the third and fourth Saturday of the month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church, 286 Huber Clay Road, Langley. For more information, call 593-4186. The Clothes Closet at St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 117 Hard St., Graniteville, is open from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday. Clothes are free. For more information, call Ann Mayer at 663-7440. Young Storm Branch Baptist Church, Langley, provides a clothes closet for anyone in need. For more information, call Dorothy Young at (706) 399-8117.

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Aiken County Recreation Center 663-6142 Harrison Caver Park 593-4698

March 16 at 11:00am Scrapbookers Anonymous Bring your supplies and scrapbook with us! We encourage you to bring scrapbooking materials that you dont use or need anymore and trade/swap with someone else. March 23 Starlight Cinema at Johnny Wood Park (109 Swathmore Ave, behind Belvedere Elementary) Spring is here! What better way to celebrate than a movie at the park! Bring a blanket and/or chair. Movie begins at dusk! Free program! April 19 Senior Trip to Edgefield County! Join us as we visit historic Oakley Park, Ike the Carpenter, the Magnolia Dale House, lunch at Pleasant Lane Acres Bed & Breakfast, and Hickory Hills Dairy Farm. $35/ person. Please RSVP by April 15.
Submitted photo Friday, February 22nd, Dr. Lloydette Young, the principal of Leavelle McCampbell Middle School welcomes Dr. George Brightharp, the pastor of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church and Mrs. Carolyn Lake Hardy, the first African American graduate of Leavelle McCampbell High School. Dr. Brightharp spoke to the students about the rich history of African Americans in the Graniteville area. He discussed a brief history of Rev. Alexander Bettis, who founded the Bettis Academy Schools for Blacks on Bettis Academy Road. Mrs. Carolyn Lake Hardy, of Graniteville, was one of the first African Americans to graduate from Leavelle McCampbell High School in 1966. She went on to become a 21-year Navy Officer and presently lives in Graniteville. The students, faculty, parents and other guests enjoyed the program and everyone enjoyed the quilt patterns that were made by the students and on display in the gymnasium. Three quilts were chosen by Dr. Young for special recognition: 1st Place - Brady England of the Builders Club, 2nd Place Book Club, 3rd Place Wii Fitness Club.

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The March meeting of the Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will be held, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Noon. The meeting will be held at Bobbys BBQ with guest speaker being Zoom Heaton from TLC Medical. The Langley-Bath-Clearwater Historical Society meets on the first Thursday each month at the Midland Valley Lions Club (No. 1 Lions Trail, Bath). The meeting starts at 7:00pm.

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Andrea Fulfilling dreams with the Peace Corps in gambia

By Rob Novit Byrd Elementary School teachers recently were asked to remain after school for a workshop. That turned to be a friendly trick by principal russell gunter and first-grade teacher Jodia Lintner. To the faculty members surprise and delight, when Lintner adjusted a screen, their former colleague Sarah Andrea was speaking to them via the Internet through Skype. For the past five months, Andrea has lived in The Gambia as a Peace Corps volunteer and will remain there well into 2014. The Byrd teachers cheered and waved a lot, grateful for the chance to see their friend. Andreas assignment is to train teachers. She wrote in a letter to many friends that she and another volunteer, Jo-Jo, concentrated on read-alouds to help the teachers become more prepared for teaching content and implementing literacy in math, science and social studies. Sarah taught at Byrd Elementary School for several years after college. Then she embarked on this life-changing mission that resulted in moving to the West African country for 27 months. Why did she do it? In her first letter to friends and family months ago, Andrea described her fulfilling life in Aiken, but said she felt the need to make a change. After some research, Andrea decided that the Peace Corps was the best choice. There would be other volunteers and staffers who could help her get through the transition process. During her training, Andrea worked on learning Pulaar, the most prevalent language in The Gambia. Her monthly updates since her arrival are filled with information and moving stories in detail that one might expect from a dedicated teacher. She lives in the village of Koba Kundo, which has no electricity or running water. The residents rely on a communal tap, and Andrea has learned to carry water on her head. Andrea was charmed by a
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naming ceremony in the village, which usually is held seven days after a babys birth. This time, the volunteers were given their own ceremony. Her host sister, Maimuna, asked Andrea to wear her own wedding outfit which Andrea describes as a Disney-like bubble gum pink top, with the skirt embellished with flowers, sequins and more. Her Gambian name is Sira Bah, named after her host mother. All the children call out Sira when she walks out her door. Gambia has made some strides to move toward modernization. Still, those in the rural areas like Koba Kundu have limitations theyre trying to overcome.

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1. Bee is missing 2. Bird is missing 3. Window missing from plane 4. Baseball stripes changed to blue 5. Cloud is missing (behind tree) 6. T missing from hunt 7. Yellow egg changed to purple (above tree) 8. Strings missing from parachute 9. Leaf missing from purple flower THERE ARE 10 EGGS IN PHOTO

2013 MVHS JV Boys Soccer Schedule

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2013 MVHS Varsity Baseball Schedule DATE March 15 16 19 22 25 26 29 April 2 6 15 17 18 OPPONENT Swansea* North Augusta Brookland-Cacye* Airport* Silver Bluff Strom Thurmond Gilbert* Silver Bluff North Augusta Airport* South Aiken Strom Thurmond SITE Home Away Away Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Away Home TIME 7:00 2:30 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 6:30 7:00 2:30 7:00 6:00 7:00

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2013 MVHS Varsity Softball Schedule DATE March 13 15 19 21 22 25 26 28 April 2 3 5-6 16 17 22 OPPONENT North Augusta* Swansea* Brookland-Cayce* Swansea* Airport* Silver Bluff* Strom Thurmond* Gilbert* Silver Bluff* South Aiken Triple Crown Airport* South Aiken North Augusta* SITE Home Home Away Away Home Home Away Away Away Away Away Away Home Away TIME 7:00 7:30 7:30 7:00 7:30 7:00 7:00 7:30 7:00 7:00 TBA 7:30 5:30 7:00

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2013 MVHS JV Softball Schedule DATE March 13 15 19 21 22 25 26 28 April 2 3 16 22 OPPONENT North Augusta* Swansea* Brookland-Cayce* Swansea* Airport* Silver Bluff* Strom Thurmond* Gilbert* Silver Bluff* South Aiken Airport* North Augusta* SITE Home Home Away Away Home Home Away Away Away Away Away Away TIME 5:00 5:30 5:30 5:00 5:30 5:00 5:00 5:30 5:00 5:00 5:30 5:00

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2013 MVHS JV Baseball Schedule DATE March 14 16 20 25 30 April 1 2 6 8 OPPONENT Brookland-Cayce* North Augusta Aiken** Silver Bluff Swansea* ** South Aiken Silver Bluff North Augusta Brookland-Cayce*
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2013 MVHS Girls Soccer Schedule DATE March 15 19 20 22 26 28 April 2 4 16 18 23 26 29 OPPONENT Silver Bluff Gilbert* Ninety Six Swansea* Brookland-Cayce* Airport* Strom Thurmond* Grovetown Swansea* Brookland-Cayce* Airport* Strom Thurmond* Ninety Six**
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2013 MVHS Tennis Schedule DATE March 13 12 14 18 19 25 26 28 April 2 15 16 18 22 23 25 29 OPPONENT Aquinas Lincoln County Brookland-Cayce* Camden Military Academy Saluda North Augusta Barnwell Gilbert Laney Branwell Brookland-Cayce* Airport* Batesberg-Leesville Saluda Gilbert* Airport*
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2013 MVHS Varsity Boys Soccer Schedule DATE March 14 15 19 22 26 28 April 1 4 16 18 22 23 26 30 May 2 OPPONENT Strom Thurmond* Silver Bluff Gilbert* Swansea* Brookland-Cayce* Airport* South Aiken Saluda Swansea* Brookland-Cayce* Ninety-Six Airport* Strom Thurmond* Barnwell** Ninety Six
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2013 MVHS Track Schedule DATE March 21 22-23 27 April 3 12-13 24-25 May 4 11 OPPONENT Swansea Garden City Classic Ridge Spring Aiken/Strom Thurmond Taco Bell Region Meet AAA State Qualifier AAA State Meet SITE Swansea Laney High Ridge Spring Midland Valley Spring Valley Swansea Lower Richland Spring Valley TIME 4:30 4:30 5:00 5:00 5:00/9:00 4:00 9:00 am 9:00 am

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2013 MVHS Boys Golf Schedule DATE March 14 18 21 26 28 April 2 4 18 23 25 29-30 May 6 13-14 EVENT Aiken, Fox Creek, Silver Bluff North Augusta Silver Bluff Brookland-Cayce South Aiken Aiken, Silver Bluff, Fox Creek Strom Thurmond Brookland-Cayce North Augusta South Aiken Region V-AAA Tournament AAA Lower State Qualifier AAA State Tournament SITE Midland Valley Country Club River Course Country Club Cedar Creek Country Club Midland Valley Country Club Woodside Plantation Houndslake Country Club Pine Ridge Country Club Charwood Country Club Midland Valley Country Club Midland Valley Country Club TBA Coastal Carolina University N. Myrtle Beach High School TIME 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm TBA TBA TBA

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Ella Miller, Luke Miller, Jakiyah Smoot, Ella June Thomas, Tere Bautista, Myasia Demons, Kylie Hartman, Kiya Keenan, Cohen Ray, Sophie Ready, Braylen Smith, Caleb Wheeler, Trever Williams, Gabbie Bigenho, Gabe Brown, Breanna Davis, Kileigh Frix, Colt Watkins, Kathleen Workman, Kharma Adams, Holly Chalker, Chelce Dicks, Chrissy Lakes, McKenzie Miller, Braiden Brockington, Malaya Hay, Jessica Hunley, Dakota Ingle , Hunter Smart, Jaidyn Williams, Bailee Bagwell, Jaylen Black, Derek Brantley, Kyndal Chipley, Gracie Cogburn, Xzayvior Cushman, Leilani Griffith, Keegan Holland, Nigel Lofton, Caroline Martin, Kamran Overton, Iarley Padilla, Christopher Rodgers, Reese Thompkins, Layne Traylor, McKenzie Widener and Alexis Williams (Second grade) Kaylie Batchelor, Elizabeth Gue, Reina Mendez, Grace Atkinson, Dallas Freeman, Colton Beecher, Emily Blackwell, Logan Busbee, Rylee Hendrix, Austin Miller, Alyssa Baker, Conner Phillips, Jayden Keenan, Riley Wisham, Luke Bennett, Juan (Carlos) Morales Francisco, Brandon Sanchez, Marlen Rosales, Reilly Howell, Karter Wheat, Carlos Binzha, Johnny Burke, Dana Duvall , Dylan Evans, Deondra Gilliam, Shonnae Hynes, Kaitlyn LeWallen, Lydia Lynch, Shane Roof and Trinity Whalen ALL A HONOR ROLL (Third grade) Everett Cameron, Mattie Berendsen, Ryleigh Durden, Lauren Lee, Juan Mazon, Chloe Reeves, Palmer Wiggins, Alex Workman, Matthew OBanion, Elijah Smith, Kane Walker and Brayden Widener (Fourth grade) Rosie Cristian, Kayla Holmes, Stephanie Zaragoza, Alden Ennis, McKenzie Moyer, Carlie Shoup, Kylee Wheat, Garrett Wright, Averie Abellan, Will Chipley and Klaire Gregory (Fifth grade) Amanda Khakee, Sinclaire Strom, Orion Wisham, Yuli Luis-Morales, Bobby Lin, Jakob Miller and Ashley Spires A/B HONOR ROLL (Third grade) Ashton Anderson,

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Connor Barton, NyQueria Collins, MaKinley Davis, Dunbar Hair, Cody Hutto, Gracie Swint, Wyatt Thomas, Grace Ann Thompkins, Drew Wren, Corben Johnson, Alyvia Gresham, Irys Odum, McKenna Palmer, Samantha Silas, NhyKaviyah Taylor, Urit Aguliar-Ayona, Jayden Baker, Haley Drake, Dalton Fulghum, Kaidyn Mabrey, Jaydan Odum and Ethan Power (Fourth grade) Saylar Barton, Skylar Barton, Corey Beecher, Callie Burnett-Rogers, Antonio Freeman, Olivia Nappier, Ben Rush, Justin Workman, Theron Hoar, Matthew Ingle, Madi Jones, Abby Khakee, Julius Odum, Blake Souder, Kieara Grogg, Tiana Holley, Chad Prince, Patrick Roof, Estefani Torres, Meaghan Wilson, Rebeckah Wilson and Addie Wren (Fifth grade) Mallorie Altman, Liam Culp, John Duncan, Kolby Hendrix, Skylar Jones, Jewel Miller, Abel Rocha, Walker Seymour, Richie White, Brooke Widener, Zander Huntington, Justen Judge, DeSean Williams, Lilin Phillips, Colby Tinsley and Caleb Wood

Jefferson Elementary 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

EXCELLENT EAGLES (Kindergarten) Cason Seymour, Cole Wilson, Cory Green, Dakoda Newsome, Haydon Ryals, Joseph Tinsley, Landon Chacon, Levi Bennett, London Smith, Rayna Campbell, Samaya Dicks, Savanna Meachem, Summer Tucker, Dontavious Robinson, Garry Hair, Kaylee Rockwell , Baylen Berendsen, Reese Bellamy, Jacob Manor, Carter Grey, Gracie Clark, Dixie Shepperd, Brianna Lovett, Alison Miskinis, Karleigh Wheeler, Tyler Adams, Tracy Ellis, NyAsia Gilliam, Gabriel Lott, Christina Proctor, Kaylee Smith, Aaron White, Danika Wilson, Daniel Duncan, Fernando Rosales, Olivia Seigler, Adison Goodin, Olivia Whitesides, Keira Edwards, Maya Judge and Jordon Walters (First grade) Seth Cameron, Hunter Cowell, Emma Grace Hair, Drew Heckle, Olivia Holley, Nicholas Lee,

Midland Valley High 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

ALL A HONOR ROLL Natalie Mariann Arthur, Aleisa Baksh, Christopher Gary Bryant, Matthew Edwin Bryant, Summer Rene Green, Christopher Jamelle Grubbs, Kayla Ann Harllee, Lindsey Erin Harris, Kristen Lee Learnard, Cameron Thomas Levi, Tanner Nolan Lewis, Jaclyn Patricia-Jane Martz, Tieare Danielle McCain, Hannah Cailin McGee, Theresa Renee Melendez, Taylor Marie Morris, Michelle Mary Nichols, Jeffery Shelton Owens, Caleb Patrick Phillips, Taylor Leanne Randall, Caitlin Marie Stone, Spencer Colton Tinkey, Marshall Deforest Wise, Holly Alyse Barton, Damitrius Marquis Blocker, Kali Delaine Coleman, Tanner Franklin Coleman, Ashton Nicole DeRemigio, Kaitlynn Celeste Haney, Christopher Allen Thompson, DaQwan Raashad Williams, Sean Derek Cosh, Ariannah Mykal Glover, Christian Hayes Padgett, Brandi Alanya Rains, Tara Smith, Justin Taylor Toole, David Anthony Welsh, Ashlyn Rene Freeman, Wesley Ralph Greene, Jacobia DeAndre Jones, Karah Bethany Moulton, Cayla Michele Odom, Joseph Nathaniel Odom, Aslyn Elizabeth Romeo, Damon Clarence Rushton, Kylan Keith Smith, Aaron Isauro Urizar, Sydney Kristina Williams, Justin Keith Willis, Maryory

Escarlet Zuniga A/B HONOR ROLL Hannah Lydia Abney, James Randolph Adams, Alexis Adell Bates, Carl Gregory Cato, Tiana LaTrell Chandler, Anna Justine Clark, Latiphia Shantrail Coates, Taylor Marisa Coleman, Kenneth Blake Cook, Stephanie Aurora Flores, Katherine Diane Frazier, Danika Nicole Antawn George, Kenneth James Glenn, Samantha Daisy Green, Jeffrey Alan Grice, Ashley Danielle Hall, Aaron Jacob Hamer, Holland Elaine Hicks, Halle Emma Hook, Deidra Georita Jefferson, Joseph Alexander Johnson, Jaysen Ian Jones, Lexus Koral Leach, Jordan Lee Martin, Zachary Taylor Martin, Marissa Marie McClain, Wesley Lamont Minor, Percy Lee OConner, Kristyn Lee Padgett, Gracie Caroline Phillips, Ashlyn Brooke Regan, Lauren Kaylee Riggs, Holly Brooke Rittenberry, Tevin DQuan Robinson, Glen Tyler Sizemore, Aaron Spencer Stallings, Christopher George Taylor, Brittany Michelle Wallace, Matthew Glenn Widener, Autumn Brianna Williams, Brittany Nicole Williams, Hope LaGrace Williams, Jennifer Lynn Wood, Samuel Santiago Zapanta, Bria Davinee Adams, Lindsey Anne Atkinson, Adam Christopher Barton, Alanna Jessica Berrie, Ashley Machelle Bledsoe, Bryn Kristine Blumenthal, Logan Storm Boatwright, Bradley David Broome, Ryan William Byrd, Brittany Lynn

Campbell, Whitney Lee Campbell, Shelby Nicole Carpenter, Kiersten Marie Castillo, Alejandro Chavez, Hailey Rena Clark, Austin Cody Clary, Brandon Michael Corley, Baleigh Elane Ennis, Hanna Renee Feagin, Jaynie Savanah Fuentes, Magen Brooke Fulghum, Jeremi Alexander Harris, Julie Loree Harris, Macie Nicole Lott, Jonathan Aaron Marroquin, Catalina Martinez Arias, Michael Chandler McAdory, Alyssa Nicole McGovern, Colby Alexander Shealy, Shelby Steinmeyer, Dakota Lee Swearingen, Brianne Marie Tanner, Jennifer Stacey White, Hannah BreArlys Widener, Jonathan Thomas Winters, Stephen Edward Yaun, Britney Danielle Allen, Hannah Elizabeth Babb, Adrianna Nicole Baker, Stone Gregory Briatico, Kameron Alonzo Brown, Abigail Lorene Brunson, Blake William Craig, Andrea Maria Cruz, TaLesia Arayanna Dorch, Samantha Lorene Foster, Randy Lee Gagnon, Jennifer Huerta Gomez, Brianna Chanel Green, Abigail Faith Harper, Victoria Hope Hawkins, Trena Jeanette Hazel, Mattie Lee Inabinet, Madison Paige Jackson, Cassie Lynn Johnson, Shelby Ruth Johnson, Wyatt Alexander Jones, Rachel Alexis Killinger, Samantha Taylor Langley, Dalton Tyler Lewis, Ingrid Paulette Luna, Cheyanne Sierra Markel, Kayla Brooke Mayson, Allison Emmaline McWaters, Allen Micheal Mealing, Kayla Lauren Owens, Kirstin Bailey Polk, Brian Zachary Rittenberry, Guadalupe Romano-

Santana, Mikah Leigh Schar, Brett Douglas Silas, Sage Olivia Simpson, Brandon Michael Smith, Alexzander William Stone, Skyler Hope Storey, Allison Elizabeth Swiecki, David Omar Urizar, Ryan Thomas Welsh, Joseph Clayton Whitt, JaQuez Raikwon Chris Williams, Casey Jay Wilson, Codi Elizabeth Woodward, Rassia Bonae Yeldell, Joseph Chandler Alloways, Lauren Marie Baker, Kristen Michele Beam, Lilliana Aili Cameron, Jazmine Celeste Canaday, Lauren Elizabeth Carroll, Brandon Larry Chriswell, Michael Samuel Clayton, Craig Steven Correia, Henry Donovan Couch, Autumn Danielle Durden, Zachary James Fields, LeDaisha Lenn Graham, Lauren Renee Hadden, Zoe Ashlin Hawkins, Connor Edward Howell, Brandon Tyler Jackson, Michelle Frances Johnson, Chelsea Ann Kerce, Gonpreet Kaur Khera, Nicholas Alexander Linley, Carrianne McKenzie Long, Yenifer Ventura Lopez, Gage Austin McIntosh, Courtney Lauren Montgomery, Nicholas Calvin Morris, Angel Monique Moss, Zedric Brice Nelson, Mana Nicole Pham, Hannah McKenzie Redd, Kelli Lynn Richardson, Lukas Chance Sessions, William Devonte Slappy, Kaitlyn Marie Smith, Charity Lee Stephens, Sydney Analise Strother, Joshua Michael Towson, Shelea Coretta Washington, Cadence Breanne Weatherford, Kellie Elizabeth White, Breannah Sage Williams, Savannah Nicole Wood

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