Back- to- school with Richland District Two
      Above, left, the Creel family — mother Celeste, Chase, father Dwayne and little brother, Evan walk in their kindergartener, Chase Creel on his first day at the Center for Knowledge in Richland School District Two.
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Ridge View High School news
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      •Ridge View introduced the first Summer Reading Celebration on September 17. Most of the Ridge View students were present and participated. •Principal Dr. Marty Martin has been selected for the South Carolina Dance Association's Advocacy Award for 2008- 2009. Dr. Martin will be presented with his award on November 15.
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Four Richland One students named 2009 National Achievement Program semifinalists
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      Four Richland One students have been named semifinalists in the prestigious and highly competitive 2009 National Achievement Scholarship Program. This honor recognizes outstanding African- American high school seniors who are the highest scorers in their state on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
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Bivins named Jenzabar Foundation Scholar
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      The Jenzabar Foundation has named Columbia resident Stefanie Bivins a "Jenzabar Foundation Thanks USA Scholar." The Jenzabar Foundation has partnered with ThanksUSA by awarding 10 college scholarships of $3,000 each to students who applied for financial support through ThanksUSA.
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Chick- fil- A awards scholarships
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      Celebrating 35 years of helping its restaurant team members reach educational goals, the Chick- fil- A chain has awarded national Leadership Scholarships to Joshua Bigby from Columbia and Marquita Means from Blythewood.
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