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2B The Forest-Blade • ummiEmaniielConntyLive.com • Swainsboro, Georgia • February 10, 2021 Swainsboro Elementary School announces honor students February 9,1961 Taking the Title Glada Hooks, SHS for ward, pumps one towards the bucket in Saturday night's championship battle of the Central Savannah River Area girls' tourney. Looking on is Sylvia Hooks (10), SHS forward, who was both high scorer and Most Valuable Player for the tournament. Edgefield's Polly Tompkins attempts to stop the Swainsboro onslaught, but to no avail. Swainsboro won the game, 60-32, and cap tured the championship. (Visit emanuelcountylive. com to see photos) Miss Avery named Betty Crocker S.H.S. Homemaker Llewelyn Avery has been named the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow from SHS according to Mr. W. C. Fordham, principal. The announcement came after the results of the national Betty Crocker homemaker tests were announced. On Dec. 6, all senior class girls took a standardized test on homemaking knowl edge and aptitudes. This test was a part of the Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow. The tests were graded by Science Research Associates and the highest scorer in each school was designated local school winner. February 10.1971 Compare schools Visitors from Argentina discuss their school customs, curriculum and dress codes with local Parent-Teacher Association members. The Argentine visitors were included in a panel discus sion at last Wednesday's SPS and SES PTA meet ing. Panelists were, from left, seated: Graciela Corazza, Olga Ceja, Irene Bianco, Mrs. Jim Buckely, Jorge Villuendas, Maria Lasarte; standing: Aulbert Kinsaul, Teresa Ochoa, Hilda Gugliemone, and Mrs. Raymond Mason. (Visit emanuelcountylive. com to see photos) Tinal preparations Jim Prevatte (second from left), director of the land and water divi sion, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (BOR) dis cusses plans for con struction of Harmon Park in Swainsboro with Swainsboro Mayor R.J. Waller, Jr. and Ed Schwabe, Chairman, Emanuel Chamber of Commerce recreation and youth activities commit tee. At left is Burt Weerts, who accompanied Mr. Prevatte to Swainsboro. Grant for construction of the park has been approved by BOR. (Visit emanuelcountylive.com to see photos) February 11,1981 See my dinosaur Jay Irvin and David Clemens, from left, stu dents in Mrs. Annette Woodard's first grade class at SPS, show the dinosaurs they made in class to Dr. Hulon Madeley during a pro gram at the school. Dr. Madeley, professor of geology at Emanuel County Junior College, presented a program on dinosaurs during a reg ular class session for the first graders. Fossils, dinosaurs, samples of whale bones and other items were inspected by the students during the presentation. (Visit eman uelcountylive.com to see photos) Lawmen of the year Swainsboro Exchange Club President Jerry Cadle, second from right, presents awards to Lawmen of the Year named in Tuesday night's meeting. Accepting the "Bobby Powell" Award, named in memorial to the late Police Chief Bobby Powell, is Police Chief Bill Hendley (center). Other Lawmen of the Year include left, Fire Chief J.D. Wilkerson, State Patrol Trooper Danny Terry, and Deputy Sheriff Hildred Corbin. Observing cere monies is guest speaker L. Carey Bittick, Monroe County Sheriff and pres ident of the National Sheriffs' Association. (Visit emanuelcountylive. com to see photos) February 13,1991 In your honor Mrs. Tanya Lamb, teacher at SES, presents to Principal James A. Harper, the flag which flew over the U.S. Capitol in Washington in his honor. Mrs. Lamb had requested that the 5x6' flag be flown over the capitol in honor of Mr. Harper and the students at SES. Assisting with the presentation are students Tony Frecker and Kevin Samples. Mrs. Lamb received a letter and certificate of verifi cation from U.S. Senator Sam Nunn. (Visit eman uelcountylive.com to see photos) ECI athletes sign Two football athletes from ECI recently signed letters of intent to play college football. Head Coach Isiah Andres, cen ter, announces that 6-3, 240-pound offensive tackle Reggie Mack, at left, son of Sara Mack of Stillmore, signed with Ft. Valley State College. Defensive tackle Perry Fann, 6-4, 308-pound son of Helen and Perry Fann, Sr. of Twin City at right, signed to play ball for Albany State College. (Visit emanuelcountylive. com to see photos) February 14, 2001 Rocking the house Swainsboro basketball players Tony Newton, Tre' Robinson, Aljeana Harden, Adrienne Moore, Charles Silas, Tracy Harden, Titus Peebles, Maurice Mincey, Rocky Trice and Shatoya Hunt expect Swainsboro's gym to be packed and rock in' during this week's tournament action. (Visit emanuelcountylive.com to see photos) Donating to Sunshine House Kiwanis Club of Swainsboro makes a con tribution to The Sunshine House Children's Advocacy Center from donations they received during one of their many Christmas projects. Kiwanis Club chose to donate the proceeds from this Christmas project to The Sunshine House Children's Advocacy Center. Kiwanis pres ident Gary Couse pres ents a check to Leah Rehberg, community education coordinator of The Sunshine House, as Kiwanian Chip Durden looks on. (Visit emanuel countylive.com to see pho tos) February 9, 2011 SHS Tigers poised for a run The Swainsboro Tigers took both games this past week with ease and are starting to hum like a well-oiled machine. It took some time for their true identity to emerge as they struggled with consistency early in the season, but as the regular season draws to a close this week, they appear ready for the test. (Visit emanuelcountylive.com to see photos) The Smack Down on SMS wrestling The 2010-2011 wrestling season at SMS was a great success. The team com peted in weekly duals against Dublin, Vidalia, West Laurens, East Laurens, Dodge County and Toombs County. The region tournament was held January 28, 2011, at West Laurens High School with seven teams partic ipating. Members of the SMS Wrestling team are as follows: Chris Atkinson, Cody Atkinson, Vincent Gomez, Jacori Culbreth, Jyreal Jackson, Zykell Brown, Clyde Fowler, Rodunshae Carlton, Keon Burke, Darrel Royal, Timothy Stanford, Seth Anders, Quarvell Harris, and Jackson Edenfield. Coaches are Justin Coleman, Chase Marsh, Christopher Moore, and Kristy Clemens. (Visit emanuelcountylive.com to see photos) According to Swains boro Elementary School Principal Valorie Wat kins, the following stu dents have made hon orary status during the second nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year: Third grade Star Honor Roll Sereniti Clark, Jazlyn Jackson, Stetson Shep pard, Donavan Clem ents, Adreyen Luck- el, Sakiyna Sanders, Cierra Thomas, Banks Burke, Ansley Frye, Maddux Hendrix, Alice Acosta Lopez, Kaylee Screws, Ashlyn Turner, Harper Ware, Jocelyn Williams, Mor gan Jackson, Emberly Luckel, Levi Phillips, Paityn Sherrod, Es ter Figueroa-Ramirez, Juan Jackson, Grego ry Parker, Lyley Mills, Cade Colston , Jayce Cox , Addi Rae Rob ertson, Callen Sapp, Abi Torpy , Gavin Veal , Teresa Lane, Sa'Riyah Smith, Amelia Taylor, O'Bryan Clarke, Chan- ning Smith, Jordan Smith, Kayden Smith Honor Roll Trinity Allen, Jared Garcia De La Cruz, Maria Yaretzy Marce- lo Cruz, Jasien Lovett, Za'Kiyla Ricks, Landon Green, Edyn Henry, Luis Lopez, Brooklynn Peebles, Kirstin Cole man, Arleth Ambro- sia-Cruz, Jay ley Hart, Jennifer Hernandez, Maxwell Hooks, Gabe Sammons, T'ayla Scott, Jude Thompson, Mad ison Williams, Matisyn Benjamin, Kabry Bur rell, Aviana Harris, Jaz- zalyn Jackson, Elena Martin, Tanner Smith, Adam Strickland, Zoey Thompson, Samaria Givens, Raelyn Romig, Savannah Morris, Jayden Pate, John Pe rez Hernandez, Aubree Roberts, Daniel Rosas, Calli Fields, Bowyn Harvey, Ava Patel Fourth Grade Star Honor Roll Ray Anna Burnette, Christopher Barrett, Haley Brooks, Kaitlyn Hughes, Parker Out law, Sara Talledo, Isis Trice, Cayden Hutches on, Levi Bishop, Jamir Carter, London Clark, Zayden Cuyler, Jere miah Davis, Christian Pullen, Jada Warner, Raymond Williams, Andrew Wu, Annal- ise Burke, Brennan Collins, Alexis Row land, SanQuan Ben jamin, Adalia Cloud, Kaybreigh Hostilo, Rayleigh Hutcheson, Sydney Lively, Stella Kate Marsh, Melian Ramos-Perez, Maritza Saldana-Martinez, Colt Sconyers, Bowen Ware, Ayden Bishop, Hannah Camarero , Ansleigh Edenfield , Jeslee Her- nandez-Puon , Raylin Stapleton , McKinley Walden, Raleigh Walls , Ne'Veah Connor, Ry'ion Harris, Zaelon Huston, Brinley King, Raylen Tillman, Joy Conley, Otto McNeal, Hadley Woods Honor Roll Kyliee Clark, Tristian Schoen, Khymmerre Bell, Lillian Beneteau, Josheua Lockett, Ja'ri- ah Williams, Belen Am- brosio, Owen Cheeks, Lidiya Davis, Peyton Deriso, Teno'Jay Park er, Steven Pierre, Da vid Bear, Addison Den ney, Shaniyah Marion, Hayden Wren, Jurnee Wynn, Mylie Bene teau , Emma Peebles , Ashton David, Chianti Mosley, Cristian San tiago, Jamar Sherrod, Ki'Montae Smith, Jay- la Clark, Ty'Landon Hackett, Payton Mc Cullough, Ryan McK enzie, Skylee Meller, Bentley Peebles Fifth Grade Star Honor Roll Kamm'Rynn Bell, Chloe Boulineau, Amelia Grace Clem ents, Weston Lee, Edu ardo Ortiz-Moreno, Saha Prentice, Landon Akridge, Lake Bush, Ethan Mason, Santavi- ous Roberts, Edward Rodriguez, Mariska Hutcheson, Chloe Liv ingston, Sara Pierre, Miranda Rich, Chris topher White, Jayda Daniels, Dayna Till man, Sara Smith, Gra- cee Allen, Kali Brown, Ava Mack, Arlin Swan- ner, Savannah Thomp son, Caleb Dolph, Sa vannah Jackson, Elijah Holley Honor Roll Alexander Fuentes Garcia, Nikirra Robin son, Gatlin Martinez, Eldridge Richardson, Kamauri Moses, Levi Hall, Landon Clax- ton, Logan Claxton, Jared Coleman, Ai- yanah Cuyler, Kandis Smith, Ason Wheeler, Za'Layshia Freeman, Johnny Allen, Tori- ah Williams, Jerome Long, Layla Headrick, Gzourney Gardner, Bethany Hall, Han ley Moorman, Adrian Odom, Mason Flem ing, Jamarri Holmes DON’T MAKE RESOLUTIONS. 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