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Emerging Public Leaders Program at Furman University
The Riley Institute at Furman University sponsors the summer program, Emerging Public Leaders. This is an exciting service-oriented leadership program open to rising high school seniors. This week-long summer program offers a series of experiences that enable students to develop into civic-minded and engaged leaders in their communities. During the week, participants attend workshops at Furman that prepare them to plan and implement a service project addressing a specific need within their own communities. The program is free of charge to the students who are selected. The application deadline is Friday, April 5, 2019. Interested students need to see Mrs. Cote in the guidance office. |  |
Exam Schedule 2018-2019
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November RAZOR of the Month
Our November Razor of the Month is Jaydy Neri, who was nominated by Agnes Dean. Jaydy is super sweet and kind to everyone. She welcomes new students and is friendly to everyone. She helps people when they need it and she has even helped with academic struggles. Jaydy is just an all-around good person. Congratulations, Jaydy Neri. |  |
Yearbook Information 2018-2019
Yearbooks
Order your 2019 yearbook EARLY! The online store is now open (follow the link below), and cash/check payments will be accepted at school. Name personalization is included FREE until Thursday, January 31st. The yearbook price will increase to $75 on February 1, 2019. YEARBOOK LINK: <http://www.jostens.com/apps/shop/yrbk_ra_flash.asp?CID=137374&PFID=2017071205392702764> Questions? Contact Mrs. Lynch - kdlynch@g.oconee.k12.sc.us |  |
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery - November 29, 2018
The ASVAB test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be available to all WHS 11th graders and 12th graders on the morning of November 29. There will be an informational assembly in the WHS Auditorium on November 7 from 11:35-12:10 that all juniors and seniors will attend. For more info on the test and its career exploration benefits, visit https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/5-great-reasons-to-take-asvab.html The test is free of charge. Questions? Please contact Kevin Mangan, WHS ROTC (kmangan@g.oconee.k12.sc.us) or Kay Moxley, WHS Career Specialist, (kmoxley@g.oconee.k12.sc.us). |  |
Declamation Contest Students
Two WHS students received medals at the 46th Clemson Declamation Contest. This is a special achievement because the poems were difficult and our students competed against numerous students from many different fine academic institutions. Congratulations to the students and their teacher, Mrs. Hughes! |  |
WHS Green Steps News
WHS students partnered with Ms. Lisa Nock from Keep Oconee Beautiful and Ms. Maureen Whitman from the Solid Waste Department to learn about composting. Students learned about the different types of landfills, how much trash the average American creates daily and how composting is a simple solution to reduce waste and save space in landfills, decrease greenhouse gas emissions and amend soil so that fertilizers aren't needed. Students constructed their own mini-composters, often referred to as soda bottle bioreactors, using information from the presentation about the ratio of nitrogen rich greens and carbon rich browns. We will research different types of insulating materials to keep the temperature in the reactors at the optimum level to support the thermophilic decomposers that are working to turn the food scraps into soil. Once the soil is complete, we plan to grow plants with our composted soil to help support the pollinator garden.
Click here to visit the WHS Green Steps webpage.
October 24, 2018
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Summer Session at Duke University
Interested in Summer Session at Duke University? Duke Summer Session offers incredible summer opportunities for high school students. They are now accepting applications for the following summer programs for grades 9-12: Summer College, Summer Academy, and Intensive STEM Academy. Whichever program you choose, over the course of the summer, you will find that Duke Summer Session is committed not only to building lifelong memories and friendships from around the world, but to laying the foundation for a future of collegiate success. Interested students are invited to visit their website at: http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students |
October RAZOR of the Month
Our October Razor of the Month is Katie Allen. Katie was nominated by Mrs. Moxley. Katie is a special young lady and is respectful to her peers and to the adults around her. She has a great work ethic and will do what is asked of her. She is engaged in learning and also participates in athletics. Katie is someone that everyone likes to be around and she is a role model for her fellow students. Congratulations to the October Razor of the Month, Katie Allen. |  |  |
Freshman Rafting Fun!
Click the links below to see photos from the Freshman Rafting Trip on September 26, 2018.
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