Grace [email protected] The National BETA Club is an organization for fourth through 12th grade students with the purpose of promoting ideas of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary and high…
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Lafayette Adult Education students host graduation
Lisa HancockContributor Lafayette Adult Education held graduation in the Lafayette High School Library on Monday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. Jodi Tillman, Director of Big Bend Technical College, was the guest speaker…
High school students are mechatronic engineers during summer camp at North Florida College
NFCContributor High school students from Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette and Madison Counties, and as well as Lake Park, Ga., explored the fields of mechanics, electronics and computing during North Florida College’s (NFC) Mechatronics…
Branford FFA hosts annual banquet
Grace McAlister, [email protected] On Thursday, May 12, the Branford FFA chapter celebrated its annual Awards Ceremony Banquet. Family and friends, along with the many FFA members from the chapter, gathered together for…
Lafayette FFA holds their 82nd annual banquet
Lee Trawick, [email protected] On Thursday, May 12, the Lafayette FFA chapter celebrated its 82nd Annual Awards Ceremony Banquet. Family and friends, along with the many FFA members from the chapter, gathered together…
Hamilton school district partners with No Kid Hungry to feed youth
Christian Peterson, [email protected] On Thursday, May 15, No Kid Hungry and the Hamilton County School District (HCSD) joined forces to help care for the less fortunate in their student population. The event…
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative awards $21,500 in scholarships to local students
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative Contributor Thursday, May 19, the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) Board of Trustees has awarded $21,500 in scholarships to some of the area’s outstanding high school graduates. Eleven scholarships…
Beauty in every step
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, April 30, the Little Miss SHS and Miss SHS Beauty Pageant was held. The pageant took place in the Suwannee High School (SHS) auditorium, starting at 6…
Branford students get hands-on experience at RIVEROAK
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, March 17, Branford High School agriculture students had a unique opportunity. The students were invited to visit RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC) for some hands-on experience. The Brick…
Being a guiding light, Springcrest Elementary forms new lighthouse team
Christian Peterson [email protected] Suwannee Springcrest Elementary (SSE) has put together the ultimate dream Team. Over 10 elementary school students have been selected for SSE’s brand-new Lighthouse Team. While the Lighthouse Team is…
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary receives a visit from Animal Control
Grace McAlister [email protected] Suwannee Springcrest Elementary’s Service Club received a very special visitor on Friday, March 4. At 2 p.m., Suwannee County Animal Control brought three-legged Captain Jack, a very sweet pup…
RIVEROAK Technical College shows out
Lee Trawick [email protected] On Friday, March 4, RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC) students participated in the SkillsUSA Regional Masonry Competition led by RTC Brick and Block Masonry instructor, Derwin Bass. The competition was…
Lady Bulldogs look to go on the attack
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Suwannee High School Lady Bulldogs varsity softball team carries a 3-6 record, as they have almost reached their halfway point of the season. The Lady Bulldogs are currently…
I scream, you scream, we all scream for fundraisers
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Wednesday, Feb. 16, Suwannee Springcrest Elementary and Dairy Queen partnered up for an evening of support. Dairy Queen held a fundraiser for Suwannee Springcrest Elementary, allowing students, friends…
Tory Carter comes to Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
Lee Trawick [email protected] On Thursday, March 3, Suwannee Springcrest Elementary (SSE) was surprised by a unique visitor, Tory Carter of the Tennessee Titans from the National Football League (NFL). The students were…
Suwannee High School 2022 Boys State representatives selected
Suwannee County School District Contributor Suwannee High School (SHS) juniors Carston Palmer, Jake Wooley and Devin Tran will serve as the three representatives for SHS at the 2022 Boys State Session. Prior…
RIVEROAK hosts successful Career Day and Program Showcase
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, Feb. 17, RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC) held a Career Day and Program Showcase on their campus. The fair allowed high school students, as well as RTC students…