{"id":9221,"date":"2020-03-03T16:40:52","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T16:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schsl.org\/?page_id=9221"},"modified":"2021-05-06T12:29:53","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T12:29:53","slug":"schsl-student-of-the-month-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/index.php\/schsl-student-of-the-month-2\/","title":{"rendered":"SCHSL Student of the Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10567 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SUBWAY\u00ae_LOGO_W_Y-300x82.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SUBWAY\u00ae_LOGO_W_Y-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SUBWAY\u00ae_LOGO_W_Y-768x210.jpg 768w, https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SUBWAY\u00ae_LOGO_W_Y-1024x280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SUBWAY\u00ae_LOGO_W_Y-24x7.jpg 24w, https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SUBWAY\u00ae_LOGO_W_Y-36x10.jpg 36w, https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SUBWAY\u00ae_LOGO_W_Y-48x13.jpg 48w, https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SUBWAY\u00ae_LOGO_W_Y-600x164.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-rounded btn-primary btn-nl btn-block\">April 2021<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12828\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-SOM-April-LeonWang-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Leon Wang<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Dreher High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Leon Wang of Dreher High School is a senior with a 5.507 GPA and is first in his class.\u00a0 Leon participates in cross country and wrestling.\u00a0 In wrestling, he is a four-year starter, two years captain of the team, two times district and region champion, two times state qualifier and on the North\/South All-Star Team.<\/p>\n<p>Leon\u2019s services to his school and community include tutoring to both high school and college students, founder and captain of the Chemistry Club, captain of the math team and member of the marching band.<\/p>\n<p>Leon has scored 1550 on the SAT, 36 on the ACT, he is a National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar, Presidential Scholar Candidate, and a four-time state champion Chemistry Olympiad.\u00a0 Leon will be attending M.I.T. in the fall.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 1px; opacity: 0.25;\">[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12829\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-SOM-April-RianaPatel-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Riana Patel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Wilson High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Riana Patel of Wilson High School is a senior with a 4.274 GPA. She participates in volleyball and soccer. Riana has been on the soccer team for six years and is the captain of the team. This year she scored seventeen goals and earned All-Region honors.<\/p>\n<p>Riana is a leader in the school as group commander of the SC-051 Unit Air Force JROTC program. She has coordinated three blood drives for the Florence community as a member of the Tiger Club service group. Riana participated in the October\u2019s Trick or Can drive providing over 1,000 cans for a local food bank. Riana is in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program dual credit program (IB MYP), the National Honor Society and a Coker University Honors College commit.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-rounded btn-primary btn-nl btn-block\">March 2021<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12631\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-SOM-Marchp-Alexis-Deloach-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Alexis Deloach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Wade Hampton High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Alexis Deloach of Wade Hampton High School is a senior with a 5.285 GPA and ranked first in her class. Alexis participates in cross country, basketball soccer, golf and tennis. In tennis, she is a six-year starter, four years as team captain and three years region player of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Her services to the school and community includes coordinating several blood drives, as well as assisting students through a tutoring program.<\/p>\n<p>Alexis is described by one of her coaches as an all-around model student athlete that has earned countless academic awards and is very committed to excellence and her journey to become a doctor.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 1px; opacity: 0.25;\">[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12630\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-SOM-March-Ella-Froedge-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ella Froedge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Palmetto High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Ella Froedge of Palmetto High School is a senior with a 5.885 GPA and ranked second in her class. Ella was recently named Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina for 2021. She is a Junior Scholar, Palmetto Fellow recipient, Beta Club member and National Honor Society member.<\/p>\n<p>Ella is a mentor for young girls, a small group leader in her church and a Teacher<br \/>\nCadet for Palmetto High School.<\/p>\n<p>Ella is described by one of her coaches as an amazing and exemplary student that has been a tremendous role model for her peers, and she has performed very well athletically in soccer earning All-Region five times and three SCHSL State Championships.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 1px; opacity: 0.25;\">[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12629\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-SOM-March-Promise-Henry-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Promise Henry<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Broome High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Promise Henry of Broome High School is a senior with a 5.362 GPA and is ranked third in her class. Promise is a very dedicated student involved in Student Government, Beta Club, National Honor Society, and a member of the competitive cheer program.<\/p>\n<p>In her community, Promise created a gently used dress closet providing students in her school the opportunity to have appropriate attire for any occasion from formal wear to job interviews. Promise is described as a very hard worker both on and off the mats and has an unmatched willingness to help others.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space]<a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-rounded btn-primary btn-nl btn-block\">February 2021<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12149\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-SOM-Yasmin-Richardson-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Yasmin Richardson<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lake Marion High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12316\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12316\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12316\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-SOM-Yasmin-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-SOM-Yasmin.jpg 300w, https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-SOM-Yasmin-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-SOM-Yasmin-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-SOM-Yasmin-48x32.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12316\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mike Patel, student winner Yasmin Richardson and Eddie Patel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Yasmin Richardson of Lake Marion High School is a senior with a 4.166 GPA. She is a three-sport athlete participating in volleyball, basketball and softball.<\/p>\n<p>Yasmin is a leader in the JROTC program and has conducted several community services projects through athletics, JROTC and her church.<\/p>\n<p>Yasmin is in the top 10 in her class, participating in the dual enrollment classes and very active in her school.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 1px; opacity: 0.25;\">[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12175 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-SOM-Gavin-DSC02012-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Gavin Phillips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Andrew Jackson High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12315\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12315\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12315\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-SOM-Gavin-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kristy Prenell, student winner Gavin Phillips and AD Jim Barton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Gavin Phillips of Andrew Jackson High School is a senior with a 4.267 GPA. He is a three-year letterman in football and a five-year letterman in baseball.<\/p>\n<p>Gavin has been named All-Region and All-State in football. He has been the starting catcher for the baseball team every year since eighth grade.<\/p>\n<p>Gavin is a member of the Beta Club and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Gavin helps with activities like Christmas at the Ridge, collecting school supplies and an annual coat drive. Gavin is a baseball commit to University of South Carolina Salkehatchie.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space]<a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-rounded btn-primary btn-nl btn-block\">January 2021<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11850\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/20IanShark-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ian Shark<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Colleton County High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Ian Shark of Colleton County High School is a senior with a 3.3 GPA. He is an honor student and captain of the football team. Ian was the Region Lineman of the Year, selected to the All-State Team and started in the Blitz Bowl All-Star Game. Ian has earned his Eagle Scout Award from Boy Scouts of America for his years of hard work to rebuild a recreation area for a local animal shelter. His teachers describe him as a pleasure to have in class and his selfless contributions to others is what is expected from a student as special as Ian.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" data-aos=\"none\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 1px; opacity: 0.25;\">[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11856\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-StudentOfTheMonth-lily-woods-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lily Woods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bishop England High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Lily Woods of Bishop England High School is a senior with a 4.4 GPA. She is President of the Random Acts of Kindness program and one of the most decorated SCHSL high school girls\u2019 tennis players ever.<br \/>\nAs team captain, Lily enjoys leading the Battling Bishops in both tennis and basketball. In tennis, she has earned impressive All-State honors for six consecutive years. Lily has won the Individual State Tennis Singles Championship three of the past six years. In the history of South Carolina high school girls\u2019 tennis, no one has posted a better win\/lose record. Lily is proud to have signed a scholarship to play tennis at Wofford College. She is a member of several BEHS clubs and organizations and serves as a volunteer in the community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-rounded btn-primary btn-nl btn-block\">December 2020<\/a>[vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11219 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Daniel-Jakub-Jerzmanoski-e1609935930362-300x212.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Jakub Jerzmanoski<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Daniel High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Jakub is a senior with a 4.948 GPA. He is an honor student, and captain of the swim team. Jakub is affectionately known as Kuba by his peers. He is a four-year letterman and was recently named to the All-Region Swim Team. His coach describes Jakub as a tremendous leader by example always willing to help and encourage others to be there best. Jakub is a leader at school and in his community. He has earned his Eagle Scouts. His service project can be seen all over the city of Clemson. He assisted with the labeling of all the water drains systems in the city to assist with and protect the clean water. Jakub is an AP Student, a member of the Beta Club, the Academic Team, and is a district art exhibition winner for his 2D design for digital photography.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 1px; opacity: 0.25;\">[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11243 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Armoni-Green-Timberland-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Armoni Green<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Timberland High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Armoni is a senior with a 3.07 GPA. \u00a0She is an honor student, and captain of the volleyball team. She has also played basketball, ran track and is a part of the Jr. ROTC program. \u00a0Armoni is describe by her coach as a very hard-working athlete, that has maintained a full-time job, academics rigor, volunteerism as well as a leader on and off the court, she gives 100% in everything. \u00a0Armoni is very active in her community to include her handing out <span id=\"OBJ_PREFIX_DWT7478_com_zimbra_date\" class=\"Object\" role=\"link\">Christmas<\/span> cards in a nursing home during the holiday season. \u00a0Armoni will be graduating early \u201c<span id=\"OBJ_PREFIX_DWT7470_com_zimbra_date\" class=\"Object\" role=\"link\"><span id=\"OBJ_PREFIX_DWT7479_com_zimbra_date\" class=\"Object\" role=\"link\">January 26<\/span><\/span>, 2021\u201d, enlisting the United State Army, and pursuing a degree to become a registered nurse.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-rounded btn-primary btn-nl btn-block\">November 2020<\/a>[vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11074 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ella-Kate-GreerHS-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ella Kate Brannon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Greer High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Ella Kate is a senior with a 5.021 GPA. She is president of the senior class and a four-year letterman in tennis and she served as captain of her cheer squad in the 9th and 10th grades. Ella serves as Editor in Chief of the Le Flambeau yearbook staff, a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Spanish National Honor Society. She is the reigning Miss Greer High School and is described as a very caring individual that has always shown outstanding sportsmanship both on and off the courts. She has used her personal platform from the \u201cground up\u201d to better her community.\u00a0 She has built The Blessing Boxes for the community, assisted charities with the Ronald McDonald House, the Salkehatchie Summer Service group, the Upstate volunteer group, and Greer Memorial United Methodist Church youth group. First and foremost, for Ella Kate is her academic career She is the British Literature Award winner, a Greer honor-roll student, ranks in the top ten in her class. The Subway November Student of the Month Ella Kate Brannon of Greer High School.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-rounded btn-primary btn-nl btn-block\">October 2020<\/a>[vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Paulina Halus<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Wilson High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10902 size-medium aligncenter\" style=\"border: 2px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Wilson-Paulina-Halus-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10980 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Wilson-HS-photo-2-e1605632727959-280x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\nPaulina Halus receives her Student of the Month recognition from Florence-area Subway franchisee Dipali Patel and Wilson High School Athletics Director Derrick McQueen<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Paulina is a senior with a 5.507 GPA.\u00a0 She is a 2020 SCHSL Scholar Athlete and captain of the soccer team. \u00a0Paulina\u2019s services to her school and community include coordinating a SAT Preparation Club where she has virtually led her peers weekly in preparing for the SAT while out of school during this pandemic.\u00a0 Paulina is a member of the Tiger Club which is a school wide service group completing community services monthly where she chaired October\u2019s Trick or Can drive that provided over 1000 canned food items for the local food bank. \u00a0She participates in Cardboard Box City a homelessness awareness event, delivered cards for nursing homes and hospital patients.\u00a0 Paulina is an honor student currently in the (IB) International Baccalaureate Program where she earned a perfect score in the IB Spanish.\u00a0 She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Beta Club, National Spanish Honor Society, the Robotic Team, Math Team, Palmetto Girls State, US Naval Academy Seminar, West Point Leadership member and the SC Youth Government member.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-rounded btn-primary btn-nl btn-block\">May 2020<\/a>[vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9752 size-medium\" style=\"border: 2px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/May-2020-Rebecca-Liu-2-e1591629859789-253x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Rebecca Liu<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Wilson High School<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Rebecca is a senior with a grade point average above 5.0.\u00a0 She has been a member of Wilson High School Tennis team for six years earning All-Region from 2015 &#8211; 2019, All-State and North-South All-Star Player for the 2019 season.<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca is very passionate about community service, academics, and athletics. She has provided demonstrations for SC Junior Tennis Foundation and is an Ambassador for The Florence Tennis Center at the annual Volvo Car Open, additionally, Rebecca has been a member of Florence County 4-H Teen Council which she organized and implemented.<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca is an honor student currently in the (IB) International Baccalaureate Program, a member of the BETA Club, National Merit Scholar Semi- finalist, House of Representatives Member at Palmetto Girls State and a Carnegie Hall Honors Performance Orchestra Violinist.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 1px; opacity: 0.25;\">[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9754 size-medium\" style=\"border: 2px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/May-2020-Christina-Scott-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Christiana Scott<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> South Point High School<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Christina is a senior with a grade point average above 4.0 ranking in the top 15% of her class. She is a four-year member of the softball team.<\/p>\n<p>Christiana has been All-Region multiple times and HHS All-State Honorable Mention.\u00a0 She volunteers at Children Attention Home, assisting the children with reading and there assignment along with helping in the administration office filing records.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 1px; opacity: 0.25;\">[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9755 size-medium\" style=\"border: 2px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/May-2020-Vance-Stobel-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Vance Strobel\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> Blythewood High School<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Vance is a senior at Blythewood High School with a 3.5 grade point average. He is a member of the soccer team and has served as captain for the two years.<\/p>\n<p>Vance has shown great leadership among the younger players on the soccer team, guiding them with decision making.\u00a0 He is a leader and example on and off the field. \u00a0He is a member of the Captain&#8217;s Class, which involves the participants looking at how their leadership can improve the attitudes, behaviors, character, and motivation of student-athletes at Blythewood HS.\u00a0 Vance volunteered to help with field day at Lake Carolina Elementary School and volunteers to sort food at Harvest Hope Food Bank.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 1px; opacity: 0.25;\">[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9751 size-medium\" style=\"border: 2px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/May-2020-Rachel-Larson-e1591629912557-193x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"193\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Rachel Larson <\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Aiken High School<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Rachel is a senior at Aiken High School with a 4.0 grade point average.\u00a0 She is a member of the golf team and the soccer team.<\/p>\n<p>She is a member of the Yearbook staff, Beta Club, and Young life.\u00a0 She assists with the school athletic social media sites and the website.\u00a0 Rachel\u2019s leadership on and off the field at Aiken High School will be extremely hard to replace.\u00a0 She will college soccer and pursue a degree in Business Administration.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 1px; opacity: 0.25;\">[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9753 size-medium aligncenter\" style=\"border: 2px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/May-2020-Shataveya-Anderson-e1591629945245-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Shataveya Anderson <\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lee Central High School<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Shataveya is a senior with a grade point average above 4.0 and will graduate in the top 5% of her class. She has been a member of the Stallions Cheer Squad for the past four years.<\/p>\n<p>Shataveya is one of those athletes willing to meet the other cheerleaders from the opposing teams and create a bond and relationship with them that will last throughout her life. \u00a0She is very outgoing, competitive but thrives on good sportsmanship.\u00a0\u00a0 In school and in the community, she exemplifies her leadership skills through her constant service.\u00a0 Prior to the pandemic she led the cheer community service project as well as volunteering at the local library to read.<\/p>\n<p>She is an honor student involved in dual enrollment courses, perusing her associate degree from Central Carolina Technical College.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-rounded btn-primary btn-nl btn-block\">April 2020<\/a>[vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9592 size-medium\" style=\"border: 2px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/April-2020-Lexi-Winters-236x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lexi Winters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>White Knoll High School<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Lexi is a sophomore with a 4.87 grade point average. She is a three-year starter as catcher for White Knoll softball team and helped to lead her team to the first\u00a0State Championship in softball. \u00a0 Lexi\u2019s softball season got off to one of the best starts in White Knoll School\u2019s history, before COVID-19 brought the season to an end.\u00a0 In only one week of play,\u00a0at the plate Lexi was 7 of 8 with 4 home runs, 3 doubles, 9 RBI\u2019s and was named MaxPreps\/NFCA player of the week; and the team was off to a 5-1 start.<\/p>\n<p>Lexi is a leader in her school and very active in the community.\u00a0 She volunteers with PAL League, which is a baseball\/softball league that serves students with disabilities or special needs to be able to play the game.\u00a0 She also volunteers at the \u201ccourage center\u201d serving breakfast on special occasions \u00a0 Lexi dreams of being a starter for the University Of South Carolina softball team and continuing to serve her community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 1px; opacity: 0.25;\">[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9593 size-medium\" style=\"border: 2px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/April-Mitchell-Stevens-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 3px; opacity: 1;\">[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mitchell Steven <\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Gray Collegiate Academy<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Mitchell is a senior with a 4.98 grade point average.\u00a0 He serves as captain of both the cross country and soccer teams and has also been a four-year letterman on each team.\u00a0 His other honors include All-Region Soccer 2019; United Soccer Coaches Academic All-American Nominee and All-Region Cross Country 2017 &amp; 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Mitchell is a mature, quiet leader who truly leads by example. He has a tremendous work ethic that has served him well in the classroom and the community. Mitchell serves as GCA Secretary and is a member of FCA and Student Boosters club.\u00a0 He is also a very active member in his church (Mt. Herman Lutheran).\u00a0 Mitchell serves with the Mt. Herman Lutheran\u2019s youth group with most of their services to include the beautification cleanup group at church.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 3px; opacity: 1;\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-rounded btn-primary btn-nl btn-block\">March 2020<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9426 size-medium\" style=\"border: 2px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/march-2020-twins-NMB-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span id=\"gmail-docs-internal-guid-a02d5a10-7fff-a39a-68a6-4d86957c60cf\">Jenna &amp; Jordan Berger<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span id=\"gmail-docs-internal-guid-a02d5a10-7fff-a39a-68a6-4d86957c60cf\">North Myrtle Beach<br \/>\nHigh School<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Jenna &amp; Jordan are ranked number 1 and 2 in the senior class with grade point averages above 5.0.\u00a0 They are 3 sports athletes competing in volleyball, basketball and soccer. They were named All-Region in volleyball and basketball. Jordan was named All-State in volleyball and basketball.\u00a0 Jenna tore her ACL which required surgery causing her to miss her junior year. Jenna &amp; Jordan are very supportive and lean on each other for strength, motivation, support and encouragement.\u00a0 These characteristics along with Jenna and Jordan\u2019s leadership and positive attitudes were key factors in helping the volleyball team win its second consecutive State Championship and basketball advanced to the third round of the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Jenna and Jordan are members of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, NMB \u201cAP\u201d program, Captains Club, Varsity Club and FCA.\u00a0 They are very active in school and the community. They do fundraisers for Special Olympics, organize food drives and are active in church.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">North Myrtle Beach AD shared \u201cJenna and Jordan epitomize what student athletes should be and what great student leaders should be, more importantly they are truly amazing young ladies of great faith, always looking to help others.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 1px; opacity: 0.25;\">[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9427 size-medium\" style=\"border: 2px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/March-Tevin-Hickmon-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span id=\"gmail-docs-internal-guid-a02d5a10-7fff-a39a-68a6-4d86957c60cf\">Tevin Hickmon<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span id=\"gmail-docs-internal-guid-a02d5a10-7fff-a39a-68a6-4d86957c60cf\">Lee Central<br \/>\nHigh School<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Tevin is a senior with a 4.25 GPA.\u00a0 Tevin is described as one of the most selfless athletes to ever come through Lee Central.\u00a0 Tevin is a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Lee Central Early College, and the football program.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Tevin is considered a community man.\u00a0 He is employed at the local grocery store.\u00a0 He\u2019s involved in many community projects from Thanksgiving baskets, to toy drives, to tutoring his peers, manager for the basketball team, to helping other students get jobs.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Tevin is working hard to get his associate degree while in high school.\u00a0 However he\u2019s a young man that will always take the time to help others.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 3px; opacity: 1;\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-rounded btn-primary btn-nl btn-block\">February 2020<\/a>[vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9232 size-medium\" style=\"border: 2px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Feb-2020-Hannah-Greene-190x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hannah Green<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Keenan High School<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Hannah is a junior with a 4.76 GPA.\u00a0 She is captain of Student-Athletic Council and the cheerleading team at Keenan.<\/p>\n<p>Hannah\u2019s services to her school and community include coordinating a canteen at lunch to raise money for the teams adopted families and a toy drive to benefit over 20 families at Carver Lyon Elementary School.\u00a0 Hannah has coordinated a theme night for all Keenan basketball games to increase student attendance, to include an outstanding district recognized tribute to Kobe and Gigi Bryant. \u00a0Hannah is a member of the National Honor Society and the Beta Club.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<hr class=\"hr-solid hr-primary\" style=\"border-top-color: ; border-top-width: 1px; opacity: 0.25;\">[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9225 size-medium aligncenter\" style=\"border: 2px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FEb-2020-Alex-Cummings-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Alexander Cummings <\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Riverside High School<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Alex is a senior with a 3.81 GPA.\u00a0 He was captain of both the soccer and football teams, a leader both on and off the fields. After receiving three concussions, his high school athletic career as a senior was ended. \u00a0The NFHS Concussion course was very beneficial to Alex and his parents. This was a very hard time in this young man\u2019s life and Alex\u2019s service to his school and community became a focal point.\u00a0 He volunteers at two elementary schools as a mentor, works with the local Meal on Wheels program and assists with Riverside Special Education students in their coffee shop \u201call before his school day starts\u201d. He has also achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Alex recently attended the Spartanburg County Shining Stars Prom and spent the evening with an exceptional student who is non-verbal.\u00a0 Alex and his fishing partner are qualifiers for the SAF High School Nationals in Bass Fishing.\u00a0 Alex is the first student of Greenville County Schools with a full-time co-op where he works 40-65 hours a week.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"post-excerpt\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Leon Wang Dreher High School [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Leon Wang of Dreher High School is a senior with a 5.507 GPA and is first in his class.\u00a0 Leon participates in cross country and wrestling.\u00a0 In wrestling, he is a four-year starter, two years captain of the team, two times district and region champion, two&#8230;\n<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9221"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9221"}],"version-history":[{"count":38,"href":"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9221\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12832,"href":"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9221\/revisions\/12832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.schsl.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}