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Approximately 4,200 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2024 Spring Commencement ceremonies
Last week, approximately 4,200 graduates from Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro, Armstrong and Liberty campuses received associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees in five Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies. Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero welcomed the graduates and their guests to the ceremonies, held at the Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro on May 7, 8 and 9, and at the EnMarket Arena in Savannah on May 11. “Graduates, I don’t need to tell you about your unique college journey, which has been challenging,” said Marrero to the crowds. “I am very proud of how, together, we have persevered allowing us to have...
GALLERY | "Real Mustangs Read" event at Mill Creek Elementary promotes schoolwide literacy
On Friday, May 10, 2024, Mill Creek Elementary hosted its annual “Real Mustangs Read” event to promote school-wide literacy to its students. The event took place from 9:30am-1pm, and multiple community members participated in the interactive event. The readers ranged from public officials, to local residents, to everyday role models within the community. The overall aim of the event was to emphasize the importance of reading to children in an engaging and memorable way. "This is the first year that we combined our 'Real Men Read' and 'Real Women Read' into one event: 'Real Mustangs Read'," stated Meagan Hendrix, Mill Creek Elementary School Improvement Specialist for ELA. "Overall, we've had many community volunteers come read to our students this morning and help promote schoolwide literacy. It's always exciting for our students to have other adults read to them outside of their teachers. Thank you to everyone who participated this year!" For more information on Mill Creek Elementary School, visit https://mces.bulloch.k12.ga.us/.
Local students awarded scholarships for pursuing careers in education
The Bulloch Retired Educators Association recently presented scholarships to four exceptional young individuals who were honored for their dedication to pursuing careers in education. The scholarship recipients, recognized for their outstanding academic achievements and passion for teaching, were awarded financial assistance to support their educational journeys. The event was attended by two recipients and their parents as esteemed guests, along with others who gathered to celebrate their bright future in education. The scholarship program, co-chaired by Julie Lanier and Dr. Gwendolyn Yarbrough, is now in its tenth year and aims to support students who have a sincere intention to become teachers. Julie Lanier said...
Congratulations, Statesboro STEAM Class of 2024!
The Statesboro STEAM Class of 2024 graduated Friday, May 6, at 6pm. The ceremony was held at Believer's Church of Statesboro. Congratulations, graduates! Adams, Annabelle Albright*** Albright, Kaiden Brian* Case, Madeline Elise* Cutter, Julian Raines de la Cruz, Mason Tomas Robert* DeLoach, Ryan Kimbel Edwards, Stephen Nickalaus* Evans, Graisyn Timia* Jones, Amari LaVon Livingston, Andrew Ryan* Monahan, Benjamin Matthew** Navarro, Adelaide Ajani* Newell, Richard Roberts, Demarion Lee Solomon, Deidra Elise* Walsh, Bostin Thomas Whited, Patrick Burke Witherington, Sadie Lynn *Honor Graduate **Salutatorian ***Valedictorian Honor graduates based on Statesboro STEAM course completion and does not apply to the official GaFutures requirements. View the recording of graduation and see the program below.
Class of 2024 Bulloch County REACH Scholars honored
Bulloch County REACH Scholars, who are graduating from high school this year, were honored and recognized on May 9. The Bulloch County Foundation for Public Education, who underwrites the REACH Georgia program for the school district, and the Board of Education hosted a reception for six scholar graduates, their families, school counselors, and mentors, and recognized them afterwards during the Board's regular session. Originally selected as eighth-grade students from their respective middle schools, these scholars have now successfully met the academic, attendance, and behavior requirements of the REACH Georgia program throughout all four years of high school. They will each receive the $10,000 in college...
BOE Recap: REACH scholars and future educators honored, budget discussion continued
The May 9, 2024 regular session Bulloch County Board of Education meeting was called to order at 6:30pm. Three Langston Chapel Elementary School students led the pledge of allegiance before the agenda was amended to reflect an additional item in New Business to choose a delegate and alternate for the Georgia School Board Association summer conference. Board Member Comments Board Member Maurice Hill said he is proud of the REACH graduating scholarship recipients, their schools, and the supporting faculty and staff. Board Member Donna Clifton thanked the 2024 graduates and congratulated them on entering a new chapter of their life. “Choose what's going to...
Congratulations, Trinity Christian School Class of 2024!
Congratulations to the Trinity Christian School Class of 2024 on their graduation from high school this evening! Emily Adams, Salutatorian, Summa Cum Laude Anice Carroll, Summa Cum Laude Elise Cleveland, Summa Cum Laude Zach Jones Michael Kasper Bryant Kirkland, Magna Cum Laude Matthew Moore Aaron Rollins Ava Smith Heather Smith Garrett Suggs, Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude The ceremony begins at 7pm and will be livestreamed on the school's Facebook page.
Congratulations, Portal Middle High Class of 2024!
Congratulations to the Portal Middle High School Class of 2024 on their graduation this evening! The ceremony will be live streamed on WSAV's website and Facebook page, as well as Bulloch County Schools' website and Facebook page. View graduation program here. Allison Nicole Aldrich Gregory Tucker Baird Aubrey Dawn Bowen* Brent Brown Jaceon Syncere Brown William Cason Brown Allen Gage Bunch* Anivea Taylor Nicole Burns* India Maria Carr Shay Lynn Cason* Brock Henry Chavers Matthew Austin Cline Elijah Lavonte Coleman Lukas Nathaniel Cribbs* Rylan Wayne Currin* Aden Matthew Deal Kyra Faith Delong Addison Presley Donaldson Jonas Mykal Edenfield Landon Michael Ethridge Kasen Thomas Evans Sara Logan Finch* Joshua Alexander Flemming* William Heath Fordham Trinity Ayanna Frison Korbin Scott Fulbright Brianna Lynn Gray Kialantee Je'Jhia Krystilla Harris Meya Venise Hilt Gina Lee Hogan* Michael Robert Hogan* Jacob Sawyer Imhoff Amir Dionte' DaShaun...
SHS sends 10 athletes to GHSA AAAAA Region One State Championships
The Statesboro Blue Devils traveled to Greenbrier High School for the 2024 GHSA AAAAA Region 2 State Sectionals. With the results, the Blue Devils are sending 10 athletes to compete at the GHSA AAAAA State Championships this year. SHS Athletes Heading To State 100 Meter Corey Budget 400 Meter Kendra Payne, Cherish Ray 4x100 Meter Relay (Boys) Corey Budget, Chris Williams, Kyan McCollum, Willie Jones 4x200 Meter Relay (Girls) Kendra Payne, Terrace Gibson, Cherish Ray, Taryn Barrett 4x400 Meter Relay (Girls) Kendra Payne, Cherish Ray, Terrace Gibson, Nicole Jones Triple Jump/ Long Jump Muhammad Shareef Muhummad Shareef was the 2023 Triple Jump State Champion, and has already added the 2024 Triple Jump State Champion title to his name. If you would like to watch the Blue Devils compete, you can tune into the NFHS Network here. These athletes will be traveling to Carrollton High School for the GHSA AAAAA State Championships. These State Championships will be held May 9-11, 2024.
Bulloch teacher Ashleigh Wright honored by VFW
Bulloch County Teacher of the Year and Georgia Teacher of the Year Top-10 Finalist Ashleigh Wright has received another honor. This time from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. On May 9, at Southeast Bulloch High School, the school district was honored to welcome Mike Cox, commander of the local VFW Post 10825 in Statesboro, and Dean Rakoskie, also a member of the local Post, who is currently serving as the 76th State Commander of the Department of Georgia, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. They presented Mrs. Wright with two awards and a check for $300. She was the local Post-level and district-level winner of the Veterans of Foreign Wars' Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher program. The district comprises 11 VFW Posts in southeast Georgia. She also placed second at the state level of the competition. Wright was nominated for this program by Bulloch County Schools due to her role as an exemplary social studies teacher, who in teaching her American Government and Advanced Placement Government & Politics, helps youth learn about our rich history, traditions, and the role of our veterans in creating and shaping America.
Congratulations, Southeast Bulloch Class of 2024!
Congratulations to the Southeast Bulloch High School Class of 2024 on their graduation this evening! The ceremony will be live streamed on WSAV's website and Facebook page, as well as Bulloch County Schools' website and Facebook page. William McGregor Adams Caden Daniel Ayers Alderman Levi Samuel Aldridge ★ Robert Layne Alford ★ Audrey Macayla Allen Cynia Alganae Allen ★ Hannah Marissa Allen Alaina Ann Alojado Aleigha Marie Alojado Hannah Rose Amidon Taylor Christine Ammelounx Braydon Elijah Anderson Trevor Alan Ashcraft ★ Joshua Nathan Ashford ★ Abbee Gayle Aviles Kennon James Bacon Alysia Jade Baker ★ Jasmine Nicole Barnaby Peyton William Barnard Cohen Thomas Barton ★ Jeffrey Daniel Beasley Blake Preston Beckworth Brooks Allen David Beckworth Hailey Allysia Nicole Blair Jace Austin Blair Summer Nicole Blitch Leyton Wendell Blocker ★ Hudson Wolf Bosley ★ Grace Anne...
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