Head Football Coach Andy Palmer - Orangeburg Preparatory Schools

Graham McDonald has been nominated as an
OPS Class of 2016 Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Early
Award. The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is the state of
South Carolina’s highest academic scholarship. A student who ranks in the top 6% of his/her class at the end
of the sophomore, junior, or senior year; has a minimum SAT of 1200 or a minimum ACT of 27, and earns
a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 will qualify for the
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship. A student may be exempt from ranking in the
top 6% and still qualify if he/she reaches a minimum SAT of 1400 or an ACT
of 32 and has a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.0 upon graduation.
Students who have accomplished the above will receive between $6,700—
$10,000 per year for college, depending on the student’s major, and assuming
the student maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA each academic year while in college. Students must attend a four-year institution in South
Carolina.
"The designation of scholarship recipients on this program or in any media
is preliminary, based on information provided by the high schools and
students at the time of this printing, and is subject to final confirmation and
approval by the eligible higher education institution and/or the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education."
Graham McDonald
Graham also scored a 1400 on his SAT!
Head Football Coach Andy Palmer
Orangeburg Preparatory Schools and Superintendent Dr. Brian
Newsome are proud to announce the addition of Coach Andy Palmer as
the new Head Football Coach. Coach Palmer has 25 years coaching experience in South Carolina. He has served as an assistant Coach at Allendale-Fairfax, Williston-Elko, and Edisto. Andy took over from Doc
Davis at Edisto as Head Football/AD in 2001. He served thirteen years
as Head Coach at Edisto. As the Head Coach at Edisto, he took them to
the playoffs eleven out of thirteen years. The past two years he served as
Offensive Line Coach at Bamberg-Ehrhardt. Andy is married to Heather
Stokes Palmer and share 3 children: Stokes 12, Tillman 9, and Cambelle
6. They are also expecting a new baby in October.
From the Superintendent’s Office
Superintendent
Spring 2016
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Newsome
Re-accreditation by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission provides national recognition of
our high quality teachers, staff, schools, and school system, and our continuing commitment to
meet the needs of our students,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Newsome. “The quality
assessment by the external review team provides us with information based on national quality
standards so we can continue to advance educational offerings and support services for the benefit
of our students and community. To receive district-wide accreditation means that all facets of our school are working in concert to support student learning and to meet the needs of students. Our efforts to attain accreditation also
demonstrate to our community our ongoing commitment to excellence, our openness to external review and feedback, and our desire to continuously improve to support the achievements of our students.”
Dr. Newsome continued, “The re-accreditation process provides clear evidence of our focus on students, which is
reflected in our academic goals, budget process, school construction and maintenance plans, and other improvement
efforts. We believe the AdvancED re-accreditation process will assist us in continuing to grow our services and
support for student success. We share this excitement as we are one of the first schools in SCISA to gain this National Accreditation Standard”.
The re-accreditation process
included review of five
standards: Standard 1 – Purpose and Direction; Standard
2 – Governance and Leadership; Standard 3 – Teaching
and Assessing for Learning;
Standard 4 – Resources and
Support Systems; and Standard 5 – Using Results for
Continuous Improvement.
Standards were evaluated
based on meeting high quality standards, implementing a
continuous process of improvement, and engaging in
quality assurance through internal and external review.
Pictured above (left to right): Dr. Stephenie Hewitt, Mrs. Debbie Nix, Mrs. Joan Pennstrom, Dr. Wendell Rodgers,
Mrs. McGee, Dr. Newsome, Ms. Hughes, and Dr. Spencer Jordan.
On Friday, February 12, OPS teachers came together for a day of professional development. Mrs. Riley led a
touching presentation on suicide prevention among today's youth. Mr. Ellis and Ms. Connelly lead a session
about Cultural Diversity. They used their personal experiences travelling abroad and role play to help illustrate
the need to be sensitive to those of other cultures and who speak other languages. Focus groups then met to help
target some strategies for teachers to use to help create motivational classroom environments. It was a productive
day for all!
Our Teachers & Board of Directors
Spring 2016
“We lost a great man on January 24, 2016, with the passing of Jimmy
Evans, Orangeburg Prep School Board member. He loved this school
and our students so much that he gave much of his time and resources
for it to be the best. Many of the projects that have been completed
and are currently in progress the past two years have the stamp of Jimmy Evans on them. He was a tireless worker, here many times after
hours to make sure this school shined. We ask for your prayers for the
Evans family, specifically Traci, Averi, and Ella. The road ahead will
be tough; however. we have to remember Psalm 46:1: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help during tough times.”
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JIMMY EVANS
July 3, 1963
to
January 24, 2016
Dr. Newsome proudly announces the 2016 Orangeburg Prep Teachers of the Year. These nominees
have met all the criteria and have demonstrated a willingness to devote time and energy to activities
which result in improved instruction for children. Each nominee has at least five years teaching
experience and has shown innovative practices in their classrooms.
Dena Gleaton
Lower School
Julie Gladd
Middle School
OPS Upper School teacher Libby Ray was one of four teachers in Orangeburg
County to be honored by the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce and the
Rotary Club of Orangeburg-Morning as an “Outstanding Educator.” The breakfast
was held on February 3rd at Cornerstone Community Church. Congratulations to
Mrs. Ray in representing Orangeburg Prep so well!
Pictured right are (left to right): Dr. Brian Newsome, Mrs. Libby Ray, and Leigh
Givens, President of Orangeburg Morning Rotary.
Libby Ray
High School
Tribe Feature
Spring 2016
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Orangeburg County Sheriff
Leroy Ravenell and his
wife, Angela Ravenell,
(pictured right) danced a
routine to Elvis Presley’s
1957 hit, "Jailhouse Rock."
The couple took home the
trophy for “Most Entertaining.”
Josh Ridley and his 11-year-old daughter Delaney
captured the Judge's Choice award, which was based
on technical skills. The two danced to "Twistin' the
Night Away." Pictured above are Delaney, Mrs.
Kelly Ridley (OPS kindergarten teacher) and Mr.
Josh Ridley.
For our very first time, OPS had an exam kick-off!
The faculty and students teamed against each other in
volleyball in an afternoon assembly the day before
exams began. Pictured above ready to serve is Mrs.
McGee, Upper Campus Adminsitrator. This event was
a huge success and may become a tradition!
Readers who met 1st semester reading goals gathered in the gym
recently to watch Lower Campus Administrator Babs Hughes kiss
Skippy the pig! Students had to read at least 50 books by December.
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Check out our Senior Bulletins page at orangeburgprep.com!
May 11th, 12th, 13th:
May 15th:
May 22nd:
May 25th:
May 27th:
Senior Exams
Baccalaureate Practice / 10:00 AM / St. Andrews
Baccalaureate / 7:00 PM / St Andrews
Graduation Practice / 9:00 AM / Upper Campus Gym
Commencement / 7:00 PM / Upper Campus Gym)
Colleges where our seniors have been accepted: USC Aiken, Greenville Tech, Newberry, Clemson, O-C Tech, University of South Carolina, College of
Charleston, Lander University, USC Beaufort, Lee University, University of North Dakota, Western Carolina, Savannah School of Art & Design,
Wingate University, Furman University, Wofford College, Winthrop University, Francis Marion University, USC Upstate, and The Citadel.
SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES for June,
July, and August at our Child Development
Center have already been planned. So many
fun activities our center already has on the
agenda! If you register by April 15th, you will
be entered in a drawing for $150 credit toward
your activity fees. Contact June Kemp or Kim Dysard at 803.536.0490
for forms and more information.
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The Child Development Center will be
closed for Easter on March 25th.
OPS Spring Sports Athletic passes are now
on sale at the Upper Campus Business Office
or you may purchase one at the admission
gate of a spring sport. Cost is $10. Regular
admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. OPS students are admitted free!
Final report cards will be issued on June 3rd.
You may pick up report cards from 8:00—
10:00 AM. Unfortunately, report cards cannot be mailed.
Class of 2017 Ring Ceremony
March 22, 2016
McAlister Gymnasium
8:10 A.M.
Parents, grandparents,
aunts, and uncles are invited!
Reception following ceremony in the
Upper Campus canteen
Thank you to those who have already supported our 2015-2016 Annual
Fund Campaign. These funds will be used for much needed improvements to our libraries on the Upper and Lower Campuses. If you would
like to be added to our list, checks may be mailed to: OPS 2651 North
Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118 or click on the "donate now" button www.orangeburgprep.com.
ANNUAL FUND DONORS 2015-2016
Copy and paste the link below for our current list of donors:
http://www.orangeburgprep.com/PDFs/Annual%20Fund%20Donors%202015-2016.pdf
Calendar Information
Spring 2016
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This is a celebration to recognize the elected senior May Queen and her Court.
All grade levels from both campuses participate in this event. The first through fourth
graders will perform a dance by each grade level. The fifth graders have the honor of
doing the May Pole Dance. A Junior May Day Queen and May Day Queen will be
crowned. There will also be other “special entertainment.” Mark your calendar. You
don’t want to miss this exciting celebration!
Grades 6th—12th
Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 • Upper Campus Gym
A complete schedule with full details will be emailed to
Upper Campus families the end of April.
The Lower Campus Drama Club will present
Pajama Party
May 17, 2016
6:00 PM
Students set up projects and
judging takes place
2016-2017
Opening School
Date
Parents can view projects from
8:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M.
August 16th
Christmas Holidays……...….December 17—January 2
Winter Break………………..February 17, 20
April 10-17………………….Spring Break
Last day for Lower Campus...May 30
Last day for Upper Campus...June 2
A Salute to the Class of 2016
Valedictorian & Salutatorian Spotlight
Academic Awards
May Queen & Court
Summer Information
Tommy Wannamaker Spotlight
Spring 2016
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At the Lower Campus, steps have been taken to
improve drainage, and new landscaping has been
installed. Thanks to Dibble's
Nursery and Shady Grove for
providing both shrubs and labor. Also, thank you to Supersod and the OPS maintenance
staff for the sod for our new
front landscape!
Students of all ages enjoyed reading by flashlight
during Love, Peace, and Lights Out Week in the
Lower Campus library. Flickering battery operated
candles lined the book shelves as students chose
books for reading enjoyment.
Upper Campus Library Presented with Portrait
The Seventh Masonic District Square and Compass Club donated a replica of the iconic Lansdowne
portrait of George Washington to Orangeburg Preparatory School during the halftime portion of a Friday’s varsity girls basketball game. Pictured from left are: Dennis Romanstine, Lawrence Fogle (Class
of 2007), Denny Smoak, OPS librarian Lynn Garrick, James Wingard, John Arant, and OPS Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Newsome.
Celebrations
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Middle School: We all love our grandparents
and special others! They came to spend a very
early morning with the middle schoolers at 7:30
a.m. to enjoy some muffins and hot spiced apple
cider. They followed us to the gym for our annual
Middle School Christmas program. We all had
such a good time! Faces were beaming with
pride and joy! Come join us next year for more
fun.
Lower School: Grandfriends enjoyed breakfast items and the chance to see their grandchildren's classrooms. Many kids prepared special
crafts or writing projects in preparation for their
visitors. Both the students and Grandfriends enjoyed this memorable time together.
4K teachers and students
dressed identically for their
Christmas program. Pictured left
to right: Mrs. Miller, Mrs.
DeVries, Mrs. Gleaton, Mrs. Still,
and Mrs. Jeffords.
BRUSH & BREATHE
BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Denise Christmas offered a paint class "Brush and
Breathe before Christmas" in December as a fund
raiser for the Class of 2016. It was a relaxing evening as Denise guided the participants step by step to
create their artwork. Terri Morrell and Rosemary
McGee show off their "Christmas Creations"!
Preparing Your Child
Spring 2016
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The Guidance Office
Taylor Riley & Sandy Reed
COLLEGE AWARENESS DAY 2016
Our 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders will attend OPS' fifth College Awareness Day on Thursday, April 14th. Several college/
university admissions representatives will inform the students of their particular school's entrance requirements, majors and activities offered, and anything else unique about their campus. This year, we are expecting reps from Charleston Southern, Clemson University, College of Charleston, Francis Marion, Lander, Newberry, O-C Technical College, Presbyterian College, University of South Carolina, USCAiken, Winthrop, Furman, South Carolina State University, Columbia International University, USC-Salkehatchie, Wofford, Columbia
College, Citadel, Anderson University, Erskine College, Converse, North Greenville University, Trident, and Claflin University. The
reps will speak ten to fifteen minutes each and questions will be fielded from our student audience. This will also allow the students to
visit them following the formal presentations at individual tables set up in the gymnasium to further showcase their schools.
By hosting these colleges at our school, we hope that our students will begin seriously thinking about where to attend college and
searching the many majors that are available to them today. There are many fields of study that we as adults have never heard of, much
less our students! Parents, please encourage your child to begin looking at the various college websites. Each college lists all majors offered with descriptions of what each is, what possible careers are associated with each, and even the specific courses a student would be
required to take upon declaring a certain major. It is urgent that your 11 th grader begin inquiring about these items NOW; your 9 th and 10th
graders may also begin doing the same now. This is a fine stage for them to start their research, as it can be done at a fairly leisurely pace
at this point in the high school career. If your 8 th grader currently expresses an interest, the process can never start too early! As you
know, there is a massive amount of information available currently. The sooner a student gets started with this investigatory process, the
better! Please advise the student to keep a log/journal with notes on each school such as average accepted GPA, SAT/ACT, and majors
that interest them.
Parents are invited to attend our College Awareness Day.
ASPIRE & ACT TESTING GRADES 3rd—10th
OPS' annual Stanford testing has been replaced with
ACT/ASPIRE. Testing dates are April 25, 26, 27, and 28.
Third through tenth graders will be taking the test. Parents
should make sure their children get a good night's rest before
each test day and have a healthy breakfast. Every student
should arrive at school on time and with several #2 pencils
with erasers in hand. A late student will not be admitted to
the testing room until there is a normal breaking point in the
testing for that class. The tests will last through a good portion of each morning. Please try NOT to schedule any appointments for your child during the school testing days. We
have received the best results from testing when students are
relaxed and are not stressed over the tests. Happy testing!
Christmas 2015 at OPS
Spring 2016
The Middle School Christmas Program, "Christmas Around the World" was held
on Friday, December 4th. The students did a
wonderful job, and were ably led by Mrs.
Rosemary McGee and student director, Turner
Jones (in the absence of a sick Mrs. Sullivan).
Pictured left is Sidney Adicks.
Pictured above left to right:
Presley Collins, Lara Pugh, Margo Riser, Cate Fogle, Yogi Parmar,
Paige Bordenkecher, Jackson Childers, and Hampton Davis.
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Christmas 2015 at OPS
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Christmas 2015 at OPS
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On December 15th the Lower Campus Drama Club presented the play:
CSI: Christmas Scene Investigators or...Who Stole Santa Claus?
The Lower Campus Drama Club is
under the direction of Mrs. Jean Reid.
Students Ansley Newsome, Lily-Katherine
Felkel, and Morgan Newsome pose for a picture at a recent Orangeburg Reads Events at
the Prince of Orangeburg Mall.
Student Life
Ramsey Albergotti—First Place
Fourth Grade Girls Poetry
Spring 2016
John Colston Strickland—Second Place
Fourth Grade Boys Recitation
Upper School
Front row: Nhi Ngo, Skyler Jeffcoat, Danny Fisher.
Second row: Kaitlyn Robinson, Sofia Andre, Turner Jones, Nora Alsaeedi,
Hannah Toole, Frank McConnell, Ward Jolles.
Back Row: Julius Thompson, Will Williamson, Yogi Parmar.
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Danny Fisher—Second Place
Middle School Boys Extemporaneous
Speaking
Lower School
Pictured above left to right:
John Colston Strickland , Forrest Sutcliffe , Ramsey
Albergotti , Zealie Kimzey, John Inabinet, Izzy Exum.
Students from both the Lower and Upper Campuses participated in the SCISA Literary Meet on February 4,
2016, at Faith Christian School in Summerville. They were chosen to participate in several categories including
storytelling, poetry, oral interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, and essay.
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On January 13th, six OPS students, accompanied by team
sponsor Mrs. Waters, attended the 2016 SCISA High
School Math Meet in Sumter, South Carolina. Seniors
Graham McDonald and Slade Walters, Juniors Annika
Gupta and Ward Jolles, and Sophomores Shrey Patel and
Bill Metts participated. Their morning began with a 50problem math test which had to be completed in one hour.
Lunch was followed by individual speed rounds, in which
each student had one minute to solve each of a series of
five math problems. Ward Jolles was the OPS team high
scorer, bringing home a medal for his accomplishment.
The OPS team came in 14th out of 31 teams.
Pictured right (left to right):
Front row: Mrs. Waters (Advisor), Shrey Patel, and
Annika Gupta.
Back row: Bill Metts, Graham McDonald, Ward Jolles,
and Slade Walters.
Congratulations to the following students for winning the Middle School “Geography Bee.”
Eighth Grade Winners: Danny Fisher, David Jones, Danielle Moseley, Emma Sauls.
Seventh Grade Winners: Brady Crider, Taylor Fogle, Julie Lin.
Sixth Grade Winners: Laine Grubbs, Yogi Parmar.
These ten students competed in the school “Geography Bee” on Friday, January 15th, in the library with Mrs. Rosemary
McGee as the moderator and Mrs. Lynn Garrick as the judge/score keeper. The students’ knowledge of geography was very
evident, and after many rounds of questions, Orangeburg Prep’s winners were as follows:
School Champion
Yogi Parmar
Runner Up
David Jones
Third Place
Danny Fisher
Yogi Parmar earned a position in the
State Geography Bee on April 1st.
Pictured in right
picture
(left to right)
Front row:
Peyton Inabinet.
Second row:
Julie Lin
Taylor Fogle
Laine Grubbs
Yogi Parmar.
Third row:
Danny Fisher
Danielle Moseley
Emma Sauls
David Jones
Brady Crider.
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2016 SCISA
Regional
These students were the top three
spellers in their grade and earned
the opportunity to advance to the
SCISA Regional Bee.
Front row: Morgan Garrick,
Adi St. John.
Middle:
Campbell Delaney,
Bailee Garrick,
Reece Brown,
Sydney Hydrick.
Back row: Aiden Whetsell,
Milligan Nance,
Walt Mims.
Students traveled to Calhoun Academy on January 14th, 2016, to compete in the Regional Spelling Bee.
Middle School participants pictured right are
(left to right):
Front Row: Chayse Altman,
Emma Fogle, Madison
Weeks, Brianna Allen.
Back Row: Brianna Mitchell, Emma Sauls, Brady
Crider, Julie Lin, Lara Pugh.
Brady Crider (7th
Grade) won Regional!
Spelling Bee Sponsors are
Mrs. Donna Helms and
Mrs. Erin Axson.
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Congratulations to the Middle School Academic Team in placing first in the SCISA
Middle School Regional Quiz Bowl.
Pictured in the left picture (left to right):
First row: Julie Lin, Mac Boland
Second row: Garret Shelton, Bailey Williams, Peyton Inabinet.
Third row: Carter Chandler, David Jones,
Brady Crider
Thirteen-year-old Olivia Strickland of Orangeburg held several bake
sales during the month of October to raise $2,500 for the Mabry Center for Cancer Care at the Regional Medical Center. Olivia helps
raise funds in memory of her grandmother, Carol Ware, to support
the Mabry Center that treated her grandmother as she battled breast
cancer. When Strickland’s grandmother was undergoing radiation
and medical oncology treatments at the Mabry Center, Strickland
would often accompany her and became close to the Mabry Center
staff. This motivated Strickland to raise money for the center in her
grandmother’s name. Sadly, Ware passed away from her illness in
2014; however, Strickland has continued to raise money each October in her memory.
January
Student of the
Month
(Pictured right)
Bryce Shelton,
8th Grade;
Sidney Adicks,
7th Grade.
Five Orangeburg County high school seniors received scholarships at the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. Graham McDonald
(pictured top, fifth from left) was among the recipients.
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SCISA
LOWER CAMPUS
ART SHOW
WINNERS
Front: Reagan Ridley, Ren Albergotti, GeeGee Riley.
Middle: Suzanna Fender, Payton Bordenkecher, Aiko Kato.
Back: Rebecca Anna
Fairey, Hannah Mixon.
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Mrs. Hunter and
Mrs. DeVries’ 4K class
Pose for
“Christmas Hayride”
They listened to music and sang Christmas carols while being pulled around
campus by a tractor driven by Todd
McElhone. This was a great kick-off for
their class party!
The following were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society on November 18, 2016. Mrs. Askins is the advisor.
Front Row:
Turner Jones, Nhi Ngo, Mary Stack Summers, Courtney Rich, Brianna Allen, Mac Boland.
Second Row: Taylor Boozer, Carter Chandler, Madison Childers, Benjamin Davis, Davin Johnson, David Jones,
Bailey Livingston.
Third Row:
Haley McMahan, Abby Montgomery, Dallas Stoller, Lindsay Salley, Kaylee Schurlknight, Savannah Shannon.
Fourth Row: Jacob Union, Will Summers, Bowen Turner, JoJo Wolfe, Bailey Williams.
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Ava Cuttino Recognized
by Chamber of Commerce
Each year, all fifth graders from Orangeburg County travel to Claflin University to a
Community of Character program provided by the Chamber of Commerce. During this event, one
student from each school is recognized for his or her outstanding demonstration of the Chamber
character traits. This year, Ava Cuttino was nominated by her teachers to represent Orangeburg
Prep. Ava wrote a paper on Humility and took part in the event by presenting guest speaker Dr.
Stephen Peters with a token of thanks from the Chamber. We are proud of Ava for representing
Orangeburg Prep and for her excellent character traits!
The University of South Carolina conferred the designation of CAROLINA MASTER SCHOLAR to twenty-three middle and high
school students on December 11, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. at Campus Room, Capstone House, 900 Barnwell Street. They earned a special certificate from the University. These students constitute the twelfth graduating class earning the designation of Carolina Master Scholar for
their successful completion of at least three Adventure Series courses. Carolina Master Scholar Adventure Series is a summer academic
program for academically talented rising 6th – 12th graders. Adventure Series was chosen “best program” by the University Continuing
Education Association. As a result of their accomplishment, the students are recognized by the USC Alumni Association, and may receive
extracurricular academic credit from their school districts.
Congratulations to Guy Best from Orangeburg Prep for receiving this honor.
Spring 2016
The above tenth grade class officers were fortunate to be able to
attend a campaign event for Republican candidate Ben Carson
on February 17th in Orangeburg. Pictured above are Sarah
Watford, Corey Murdaugh, Ryan Smith, and Bill Metts.
Quotes noted by Class President Bill Metts are below:
"When you really concentrate on your goals and work through
it all, it makes all the difference in the world.”
"What we have to recognize as a society, is that every individual is valuable."
“We have to change the negative outcomes in our society."
“There's a difference in having a dream and having the determination to put those
dreams into action."
Hammond Gladd, a seventh grader, attended the National Republican Debate on
Saturday, February 13th, in Greenville, South Carolina. Sitting on the eighth row,
Hammond had a great view of all the excitement! Hammond loves politics and is
very excited about the upcoming presidential election!
Pictured right with Hammond is his father, Ed Gladd.
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SUCCESS STORIES
Second Lieutenant William Utsey received his pilot wings when he graduated from undergraduate pilot training
on January 22, 2016, at Laughlin Air
Force Base in Del Rio, Texas. He will
soon be stationed at McChord Air
Force Base near Tacoma, Washington,
where he will begin training in C-47
aircraft.
William graduated from Orangeburg
Prep in 2010 and from the Citadel in
2014. He is the son of Bob and Pam
Utsey. Pictured left (left to right) are
Bob, William, and Pam Utsey.
Remember these good
times? Guess who they are!
The answer is on the last page.
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Alumni Births
Dominick Gregory Gasparato
“Dominick”
Son of Greg and
Bria Lanham Gasparato, Class of 2001
(after his late grandfather
Dominick 'Nick' Angelo Gasparato
who coached at Carolina under Sparky
Woods years ago).
Born: December 31, 2015,
Weight: 5 lbs.13oz
Length: 20 in long.
Bria works at
Cedar Spring Family
Dentistry. Her husband coaches
at Wofford College.
They reside in Spartanburg.
Lucas Kyzer Clariday
Born January 28, 2016, @ 5:02
Weight: 7 pounds 3 ounces
Length: 20 inches
Proud parents Rob and
Brooke Kyzer Clariday, Class of 2006
Spring 2016
Colin Phillips Reed
Son of Travis and
Allison Phillips Reed, Class of 2005
Born: January 27, 2015
Weight: 7 lbs. 11 ozs.
Length: 20½ inches long
Welcomed home by big brother, Jack 2½
Allison is a speech pathologist at
Richland Two.
She and her
family reside in
Lexington, S. C.
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Vivian Leigh Potts
Daughter of Trevor and
Katherine Ford Potts, Class of 2000
Born: January 19, 2016
Weight: 6 lbs. 8 ozs.
Length: 20 inches long
Katherine Ford Potts and her husband
Trevor live in Chattanooga, Tennessee,
where Katherine teaches math at the
Chattanooga Girls'
Leadership Academy,
an inner-city charter school.
Georgia Grace Blanchard
Daughter of Russell & Jennifer Garrick Blanchard, both Class of 2000
Born: January 22, 2016
Weight: 6 pounds 9 ounces
Length: 18½ inches
Welcomed home by big brother “Bo” 4 years old.
Spring 2016
H U M I L I T Y — December Character Trait
WISDOM
— January Character Trait
C O U R A G E — February Character Trait
C O U R A G E — February Character Trait
E N D U R A N C E — March Character Trait
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Our Annual Gala
Spring 2016
Call Paula Edwards at 803-534-7970 to purchase your tickets today!
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WINTER 2016
ATHLETIC
AWARDS
Congratulations to these
seniors on receiving a
“Four Year Letter Award.”
Pictured right (left to right)
Front row: Hannah Toole,
Victoria Williams, Shivani
Patel, Lauren Arant.
Second row: Addison
Jeffcoat, Will Williamson,
Graham McDonald, Mikey
O’Cain.
Back row: Nick Rich,
Clayton Kittrell.
A Coach's Dream
Such a special family and a dream come true! Victoria Williams signed her
letter of intent to play basketball for Columbia College Friday, January 29th ,
at 8:30 AM. The signing took place in the Athletic Room at Orangeburg
Prep. Pictured above are (seated center) Victoria Williams with Columbia
College coaches on both sides. Standing back row (left to right): Coach Jan
Stoudenmire, Superintendent Brian Newsome, Joyce Williams (mother), Curtis Williams (father), and OPS Athletic Director Todd Layton.
Ashlyn Fralix scored 20 points,
including her 1,000th career
point, to lead Orangeburg Prep
to a 63-35 win at Northside
Christian on December 18,
2015.
Fralix’s career totals are from
two years on varsity at Dorchester Academy and two-plus seasons on varsity at OPS.
Spring 2016
Pictured left to right are:
Ashlyn Fralix
All Region,
SCISA All Star
Victoria Williams All Region,
All Tournament,
SCISA All Stars
Marlee Robinson All Tournament.
Coach
Jan Stoudenmire
Varsity Girls Basketball Coach: Jan
Stoudenmire.
Pictured above left to right: Arjay Clarett, Bill Metts, Hart Harley, Scoville Reynolds, and Trent Bair.
Varsity Football Coach: Brock Miller.
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The Orangeburg Prep Trap Teams had an awesome day Friday, February 12th, at the Palmetto Shooting Complex in Edgefield, SC. The
SCDNR hosted the SCISA State Trap & Skeet High School Trap Championship. Both OP Trap Teams shot well, finishing the day winning
the SCISA State Championship and First and Second in High School Divisions. During the competition, Wesley Watford shot a perfect
round, breaking 25 straight targets! As a bonus, senior Rebecca Bamberg competed in two shoot offs. The first was rewarded with a $1500
scholarship and the second was to wrap up a second place finish in the championship.
Saturday February13th, the SCDNR hosted the SCISA State and High School Skeet Championship at the Palmetto Shooting Complex in
Edgefield, SC. It was a long, cold, windy day with some great high school shooters competing. OP captured the 3rd Place position in the
High School Division. Pictured above, left to right, are Mike Fanning (SCISA Athletic Director), Coach Boo Gray, McGill Hutto, David
Geddings, Rebecca Bamberg, Wesley Watford, Cooper Gleaton, Frank McConnell, Assistant Coaches Justin & Dena Gleaton. (Not pictured
is Greyson Eddins.).
Spring 2016
Six members of the
Orangeburg Prep
Sporting Clays team
competed in the
SCDNR Youth Trap
Open in Edgefield
on January
15th. We are proud
to announce that
they won 2nd and
3rd place in the
tournament. McGill
Hutto (pictured left)
was High Overall in
the Senior division.
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It was another bonus day for senior Rebecca Bamberg.
Rebecca received HOA honors in the Senior Lady's division, winning a $1000 scholarship, while Tucker King
picked up a $1000 as well!
Spring 2016
Proud father
Bubba Bamberg
shows off daughter
Rebecca’s
scholarship
winnings!
Congratulations!
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Orangeburg Prep Wrestling Coaches offered an Introduction to Wrestling Camp for
Youth grades two through five. This three-week
camp introduced the youth to the sport of high
school style wrestling. The children were shown
the fundamentals of the sport of wrestling, how it
can benefit other athletic activities, and the benefits of the sport itself. Special thanks to Coach
Justin Ray and Assistant Coach John Strickland.
T Riley, 2nd Grade; Fred Riley 2nd Grade, Class of 1995
Paige Hewitt, 4th Grade; Keith Hewitt 4th Grade, Class of 1991
Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc.
Upper Campus (Grades 6-12)
2651 North Road, Orangeburg, S.C. 29118
Phone: 803/534-7970 Fax: 803/535-2190
Email:[email protected]
Lower Campus (Four year old Preschool—Grade 5)
168 Prep Street, Orangeburg, S.C. 29118
Phone: 803/536-3000 Fax: 803/535-2328
Email:[email protected]
Child Development Center (One-year old—three-years old)
168 Prep Street, Orangeburg, S.C. 29118
Phone: 803/536-0490
Dr. William Brian Newsome, Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Babs Hughes, Lower Campus Administrator
Mr. M. Todd Layton, Athletic Director
Mrs. Taylor Riley, Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Rosemary McGee, Upper CampusAdministrator
Mrs. June Kemp, Child Development Center Director
Mrs. Monica McElhone, Admissions & Marketing Director
Mrs. Sandy Reed, Tribal Talk Editor
This newsletter serves to inform parents, faculty, staff,
students, alumni, and friends of Orangeburg Prep.
Suggestions for articles, stories, etc. may be submitted by
contacting Sandy Reed at 803.534.7970 or
[email protected].