March 26, 2010 RSS feed / Education

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Glenforest School student council annual report

Contributed by Glenforest School
Community Service The Glenforest School Student Council put together a recycling program in which buckets were given to each class. Instead of simply throwing away paper, bottles, and/or cans, they were put into the buckets and recycled. More...

Community gathers to hear candidate

Beverly Cooper, Susan Audé, and Nancy Kahn attend a party at Mike, Lee, and Morgan Lumpkin’s home for Kevin Fisher who is running for Columbia City Council District 4 seat. More...

Petal Pushers spot blue heron

Contributed by Joan Heard

Riverkeeper Alan Mehrzad was the speaker for the Petal Pushers Garden Club at River Walk. Perfect weather added to the enjoyment of the occasion and a stately blue heron was spotted beneath the wooden walk. More...

Former Governor Riley recognized for his dedication to the arts

Contributed by The S.C. Arts Foundation

The S.C. Arts Foundation will present former S.C. Governor and U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley with the McNair Award for his leadership and dedication to the arts and arts education in S.C. The presentation takes place at the S.C. More...

Columbian honored by Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.

Emily Mickle, SC president of Gandy–Griffin Auxiliary #4262, was honored during the National Mid–Year Conference of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., held March 18–21 in Las Vegas, Nevada. More...

Blythewood Middle School Future City S.C. regional winners go to nationals

Blythewood Middle school students Val Miller, Steven Heath, and Patrick Reid, recently competed at the National Future City Competition. More...

“In Our Schools” looks at four innovative programs to promote student learning

Contributed by S.C. Dept. of Education

The “In Our Schools” television show this month features stories on innovative South Carolina programs including multi–age classrooms, teacher teaming, arts integration, and environmental education. More...

Miss Burnette and Mr. Taylor plan May wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Burnette of Columbia announce the engagement of their daughter, Nola Elizabeth Burnette, to William Richard Taylor of Honea Path, South Carolina. More...

Ladies join members of Golden K Kiwanis

Contributed by Julia Robinson Langford

The Golden K Kiwanis Ladies Spring Luncheon was held at Fort Jackson Officers Club. Dr. Joe Wallace, president of Golden K Kiwanis, presided and welcomed everyone including the members, their wives, and the widows of former members. More...

Jonathan Green speaks

By Jackie Perrone

Jonathan Green, a native of the South Carolina Lowcountry, has achieved fame around the world with his paintings of the Gullah culture. More...

Historic marker for former Monteith School is unveiled

Contributed by The Booker T. Washington High School Foundation

The Booker T. Washington High School Foundation, Historic Columbia, and the Eau Claire Community Council unveiled a historic marker for the former Monteith School (c.1880–1947) at 6808 N. More...


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