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Newberry College bestows honors at Awards Convocation
NEWBERRY — Newberry College bestowed its highest academic honor, induction into the Bachman Honor Society, upon 11 graduating seniors at Awards Convocation on April 12. The event also included special recognitions for scholastic achievement, service to campus ministry and student life, and the Student Government Association’s faculty and staff honorees.
Newberry’s Own Shannon DePratter Wins Top University Honor for Community Service and Academic Excellence
Shannon DePratter, from Newberry, South Carolina, has received the prestigious Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, the highest student honor at her university. She earned this award for her service work and for completing a biomedical engineering degree in three years. DePratter has integrated her commitment to service with her academic and social activities, showing a strong desire to help others.
Fox Creek High ventures into planning new Middle School
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) —– Fox Creek High School is taking on an exciting venture as they renew plans to build a much-anticipated middle school. The new school could be located at the corner of Stevens and Shortcut Roads next to the high school. “I think the concern for most parents is, well, we’ve made […]
Ringer earns Excellence in Teaching Award
COLUMBIA — Keith W. Ringer ’84, professor of practice in political science and public & nonprofit administration, is the College’s 2024 SCICU Excellence in Teaching award winner. Ringer was honored April 9 alongside his family at an award banquet given by South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities.
Newberry College Wins Speech & Theatre State Championship
NEWBERRY — Newberry College speech, debate and theatre students clinched the state championship at the South Carolina Speech & Theatre Association’s annual State College Festival Competition. The event was held April 6 on the college campus. Newberry was represented by Jordan Seay (Camden), Gamahl Bobo (North Charleston), Sullivan...
Eagles celebrate senior night with a win over King Academy
NEWBERRY — Newberry Academy pulled out another home win against King Academy on Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles celebrated a 11-9 victory against the Knights to remain in second place in their region standings for SCISA A region IV. The Eagles got off to a bit of a rocky start...
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