School news: Palisades Episcopal School students’ art showcased at Mint
Students’ art displayed at Mint
Five Palisades Episcopal School students were honored in an annual independent school student art showcase.
The students are: Gabriela Salas, fifth grade; Kyle Fleshman, second grade; Macy Miranda and Ashlyn Blackmon, both first grade; and Dallas Jarrett, kindergarten.
Each student’s artwork was on display at the Mint Museum in uptown Charlotte through March in recognition of Youth Art Month.
Lake Wylie senior awarded Crusader Fellows scholarship
Kenna Babson, a senior at Clover High School, has been awarded the Crusader Fellows Scholarship by North Greenville University. She was chosen to receive the scholarship on the basis of her academic achievement, school, church and community involvement.
Babson interviewed and competed for the scholarship during Scholarship Interview Day at North Greenville University on Feb. 12. With satisfactory academic progress, this scholarship will guarantee the full cost of tuition, room and board for four years of attendance at NGU.
The Crusader Fellows Scholarship is awarded to students who are residents of South Carolina that qualify for the state’s Palmetto Fellows Scholarship.
Babson has been accepted into the NGU’s class of 2019 and plans to enroll in August.
She is the daughter of Bill and Jennie Babson of Lake Wylie.
‘Peter Pan’ coming to stage
Gaston Day School thespians present “Peter Pan” April 16-19 at the Pamela Warlick Visual & Performing Arts Center.
Jessy DeFrancisco stars at Peter Pan.
Shows times: 7:30 p.m. April 16-18, 1 p.m. April 18 and 2:30 p.m. April 19.
Tickets cost $12 for adults or $10 for students at carolinatix.org.
Photo contest deadline April 17
The York Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring a photography contest for York County students from kindergarten to college age.
Guidelines, judging and awards are as follows:
▪ Student amateur photographers may enter up to five photos.
▪ All entries must be digital and submitted electronically via email.
▪ A release form must be submitted for each photo.
▪ Photo categories are: Water & Land, Habitats & Wildlife and Agriculture across America.
At least one first prize of a $25 gift card will be awarded in three photo categories and by age group.
Deadline for entries is April 17. Complete rules and entry forms may be obtained by calling 803-684-3137 or emailing Barbara.oconnell@sc.nacdnet.net.
Bethel school carnival April 18
Bethel Elementary School’s 63rd annual Country Fair Carnival & Math Imagineering Day is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18 at 6000 S.C. 55 E.
Check out the games, concessions, bake sale, raffle baskets and math displays.
Parking and admission is free. Call 803-631-8300 for information.
New student competition
The third annual S.C. 4-H Engineering Challenge, sponsored by EnlightenSC, offers students ages 9-19 a chance to participate in a multi-challenge competition April 18 at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
The challenge gives students an opportunity to compete in five distinct disciplines: Bridge Building Competition, Egg Lofter Rocket Contest, Energy Challenge, GPS Competition and LEGO Robotics Competition.
The cost to enter the S.C. 4-H Engineering Challenge are $5 per individual student or $10 per team. Interested students should visit scionthemove.org/engineering.
Crowders Creek Elementary Spring Carnival April 24
Crowders Creek Elementary School’s annual spring carnival is 5-8 p.m. April 24 at 5515 Charlotte Highway. An outdoor screening of “Big Hero 6” or “Annie” will show after.
There will be also games, food, a silent auction and inflatables.
Wristbands are $10 in advance or $12 at the door for all school-aged children.
Business sponsorships are available for $35 to be a promotional vendor or $50 as sales vendor. Email Crowderscreekpta@gmail.com for more.
‘The Music Man’ on stage
The Choraliers spring show is “The Music Man.”
Dates and times are 8 p.m. April 30 and May 2, and 3 p.m. May 3.
Tickets go on sale at 2 p.m. April 23 at the box office. Email Choraliers@gmail.com for information.
River Hills church preschool enrolling
River Hills Community Church Preschool, 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, is enrolling for the 2015-2016 school year.
Call 803-831-5043 for more information or visit rhcconline.org
Winthrop honor in arts event April 24
Winthrop University’s 12th annual Medal of Honor in the Arts ceremony on April 24 will recognize a rising comedic star, an arts-minded state senator, a celebrated sweetgrass basket weaver and an influential musician involved in civil rights struggles.
The 8 p.m. event includes an evening of performances by faculty and students, and a reception in Johnson Hall to honor this year’s recipients: stand-up comedian Fortune Feimster, S.C. Sen. Wes Hayes, artist Mary Jackson and musician and civil rights organizer Si Kahn.
Tickets cost $50 each at winthropalumni.com/events/moh. A portion of the event proceeds goes to a scholarship fund for students pursuing careers in the visual arts, dance, music or theatre at Winthrop.
Call 803-323-2399 for information.
Farm Bureau offers scholarship
York County Farm Bureau is accepting applications for its annual annual scholarship program through June 30.
The $1,000 scholarship, awarding $500 per semester, is given each year to a student pursuing higher education in agriculture or a related field, after finishing a first semester at a four-year college or university.
The scholarship will be awarded to a York County resident based on character, demonstrated leadership and dedication to agriculture or a related field.
Applications are available at the York County Farm Bureau. Call 803-684-4235.
This story was originally published April 10, 2015 at 10:26 AM with the headline "School news: Palisades Episcopal School students’ art showcased at Mint."