Each month, staff members nominate and vote on student, staff, and faculty of the month. Students and staff are nominated based on our school's IB Learner Profile. The profile aims to develop learners who are: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, reflective, and hard workers. All winners are treated to a celebration luncheon at the end of each semester. Congratulations to our October and November winners!
October 2023:
Senior: Jesse Johnson (principled, balanced, caring)
Junior: Anna Pezzi (communicator)
Sophomore: Ella Brown (caring, knowledgeable)
Freshman: Paisley Page (balanced)
Staff: Amanda Chandler (knowledgeable)
Faculty: Erin Clayton (caring)
November 2023:
Senior: Wyatt Joseph (knowledgeable)
Junior: Khushi Patel (knowledgeable, communicator)
Sophomore: Gracie Williamson (caring, thinker, communicator)
Freshman: Zachery Martin (hard-worker)
Staff: Kathy Richardson (caring)
Faculty: Marie Ellis (caring, balanced)
In November 2023, the Aynor FFA Soils Judging Team traveled to Landrum High School (Spartanburg County) to compete in the FFA State Soils Judging Contest. They placed 6th overall in the state and AHS Sophomore, Nathan Criss, placed 2nd highest individual overall in the state.
Congratulations to our AHS Wildlife team as well on a 2nd place finish in the SC State Wildlife CDE. Also, congrats to AHS Senior, Mason King, on finishing 2nd highest individual in the state.
ORCHESTRA: In November 2023, AHS Junior, Julian Gore, and AHS Freshman, Sullivan Rea, participated in the prestigious All-Region Orchestra. They performed at Myrtle Beach with students from all over the district and eastern part of South Carolina. They have earned the opportunity to audition for All-State Orchestra in January 2024. The students are taught by AHS Orchestra Director, Dr. Joshua Hinkel.
CHORUS: AHS had 9 students chosen to attend the SCMEA All-State Chorus Weekend in March 2024. Students are: Carolinah Carroll, Ruby Anna Jenerette, Isabelle Rabon, Anna Pezzi, Ariel Cox, Wade Britton, Noah Lilly, Amare Teel, Andrew Powell. In addition, Andrew ranked #6 of all tenors in the state of SC! The students are taught by AHS Chorus Director, Ms. Scarlet Whittington.
DECA is a club/organization with a stated mission of "...preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe." Just a few weeks ago, twenty-four (24) AHS DECA students competed in the Regional Competition. Eighteen (18) of the students qualified as finalists to move on to the State Competition in their categories. Please congratulate the following AHS DECA students on their success. We are so proud of our students! Accounting Applications Series: 1st place - Budd Trammell Apparel and Accessories Marketing: 1st place - Izzie Rabon Finalists - Madison Gerald; Khushi Patel; Amare Teel Business Finance Series: 2nd place - Katie Holmes Finalist: McCallie Brown Entrepreneurship Series: Finalists: Mason Phillips; Andie Scott Food Marketing Series: 2nd Place - Sophia Davis Finalist: Paylen Rabon Hotel and Lodging Management Series: Finalist - Maria Porto Human Resources Management Series: 3rd Place: Ace Grider Finalist: Reilly Hoyt Quick Service Restaurant Management Series: Finalist: Abigail Strickland Retail Merchandising Series: Finalist: Kylee Small Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series: Finalists: Lauren Abrams; Cora Cayer
Members of DECA and the National Honor Society organized a Food Drive for the holidays. Students collected and donated over 525 items to our local Salvation Army. As an incentive to encourage the student body to bring items, a class competition was held. The class collecting the most items received a "sweet treat." Congratulations to Ms. Beth Thomas' 2nd block class for collecting over 100 items.
We are celebrating our third year of what has become a semi-annual event called "A Day of Thanks." During this time, our community comes together to encourage, support, and feed our staff while students are involved in a motivational assembly and competitive team events. This year our "A Day of Thanks" Fall 2023 celebration was held Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Students heard an encouraging message from our guest speaker and had the opportunity to sign up and participate in an "Amazing Race" challenge, a Chess tournament, a tug of war event, and a dodgeball tournament. Then, students were escorted to the stadium to watch a student-led "Powder Puff" event where blue card honor roll recipients were treated to free donuts. Local businesses and churches sponsored our faculty meal for the day where faculty and staff were given 1 1/2 hours to sit, eat, and fellowship. Prizes were also donated for our staff. If you are interested in participating in our next event or would like to provide food, gift cards, donated items, or more, please reach out to Ms. Kim Mendez, kmendez@horrycountyschools.net. We would love for you to partner with us to celebrate our students and staff! #GoBigBlue
- Tue, Jan 2 - Students return to school from Winter Break
- Thu, Jan 4 - English 2 End of Course Exam
- Fri, Jan 5 - US History End of Course Exam
- Tue, Jan 9 - Algebra 1 End of Course Exam
- Wed, Jan 10 - Biology 1 End of Course Exam
- Thu, Jan 11 - Final exams for 3rd and 4th periods
- Fri, Jan 12 - Final exams for 1st and 2nd periods with early dismissal at 12: 50 p.m.
- Mon, Jan 15 - No school for students
- Tue, Jan 16 - No school for students
- Wed, Jan 17 - First day of the 2nd semester