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Local schools earn state awards Eighteen Beaufort County schools have earned 2013 Palmetto Gold or Silver awards for student academic achievement, the South Carolina Department of Education announced. Only eight of South Carolina’s 84 school districts had more schools to earn awards this year, and all have larger
student populations and more schools than Beaufort County. “The long-term improvement trend is definitely positive,” said Acting Superintendent Jackie Rosswurm. “Five years ago, we had seven state award winners compared to this year’s 18. That kind of increase demonstrates a strong
commitment on the part of our district’s educators, and it’s also evidence of a lot of hard work not only from students, but also from parents.” Board of Education Chairman Bill Evans said he was pleased with the improvement. SCHOOLS continued on page 14
photography club of beaufort spring competition winners
march 28 - april 3, 2013
WHAT’S INSIDE?
BUSINESS
Stokes Honda of Beaufort opens brand new building. see page 6
SOCIAL
Here come Mr. and Mrs. Newberry! see page 8
Above: “Eurasian Eagle Owl” by Lynn Long. Right: Phyllis Kaupp-Seas’ “Adrift at Dawn.” For more photos and the full story, see page 18.
FOOD
A yummy citrus popover pancake for Easter brunch. see page 22
Beaufort is home to state chess champs
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n Saturday, March 23, several Beaufort students competed in the South Carolina State Champion Chess Tournament in Columbia. Fourth grader Kevin Rogers, of Beaufort Academy, was undefeated and came in first place in the fourth and fifth grade section, while second grader Casey Hoogenboom, of Riverview Charter School, was undefeated in the Kindergarten through third grade section. Casey played against a strong group of the state’s top chess players. The section is said to have some of the most talented and successful players in the Southeastern region. Casey has been playing chess in the Lowcountry for the last four years. This is his first time winning state, but probably not his last. Casey defeated Beaufort Academy first grader Whit Suber to win the title. This is Whit’s first full year of playing chess and he finished second in the state. CHESS continued on page 21
Top row left to right: Whit Suber, who won second place in K-3; Kevin Rogers, who won first place in the K-5 section; Casey Hooganboom, who won first place in the K-3 section; and Kendra Rogers, who won top female. Bottom row, left to right: Sophia Martin; Coach Rogers; Thomas Mazzeo, who won top third grader; and G Simmons.
don’t forget to vote in the repulican runoff on tuesday, april 2, for the first congressional district seat candidate
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