U.S. Postage Paid Non-Profit Bulk Mail Woodruff, S.C. Permit # 18 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to District 4 Schools, 118 McEdco Road Woodruff, SC 29388 Valedictorian Alexis Paige Lyda Salutatorian Emilee Grace Phillips 2016 Candidates For Graduation Woodruff High School Friday, May 27, 2016 • 8:00 p.m. • W.L. Varner Stadium graduation edition Avery Scott Green Dorian James Gregory Autumn Renee’ Grimes Tiger Heevchaaj Hang Monica Parks Harmon Lauren Ashley Hatfield Samuel Isaac Henderson Dennise Dania Herrera Alexander Sean Hill Victoria Marie Hines Cailin Rose Hinton Anthony Micheal Hood Cassidy Marie Huckaby Eric Austin Hughes Preston Keith Hyman McKenzie Hope Jackson Brianna Nicole Jeter DaKendra Zhane’ Jeter Sha’Don Lamar Jones Jacob Anthony Ketterman Dustin Thor King Ethen Tyler Kisner Cassidy Grace Knight Nicholas Dewayne Lancaster Nickolas Gabriel LaPolla Avery Jess Layton Dylan Gene Leatherwood Tyler Lee Lewis Cassidy Ann Lockman Jessica Brook Lyme Maritza Maric Christopher Austin McCall Elizabeth Rachel McCallion Richard Scott McCoy Jamarcus Donte’ McKissick Michael Keyshun McKnight Jordan Blake Meadows Chrisopher Layne Melton Amber Nichole Mims Lisa Marie Abbott Katie Renee Abercrombie Malik Omar Anderson Alixandra Shai Arellano Sarah Kate Austin Maliyah Ardae’Sha Baldwin Alexis Dawn Ballenger Hunter Keith Barnett Talimon Wayne Barton Blair Cameron Bijeau Rhett Sumner Billings Nicholas Allen Black Austin Dakota Bledsoe Kayla LeAnn Bourne Preston Keith Boyter Jennifer Lynn Brasfield Dezarae’ Saleisha Briggs David Justin Brown Kimberly Paige Brown Makala Morgan Brown Raelyn LeeAnn Brown Tanner Preston Brown Cassie Jane Bryson Clare Margot Buck Stephanie Danielle Buckner Christian Faith Burdette Walter Timothy Caldwell, II Sarah Caitlin Calhoun Malaya Omega Casey Darriane Laura Margaret Cash Julie Diaz Chomsavanh Adrianna Louise Cody Briana Louise Cody Christen Louise Cody Christina Kaylyne Cole Taylor Emerson Collins Jacob William Comeau Bailey Trace Cooper Hannah Noel Cooper Trace Brian Cooper Emily Jordan Cowart Owen MacKenzie Cox Mary Micayla Crowder Hannah Rebecca Darnell James Bradley Davis Brittany Page Deal Destiny Hope Dietrick Kaylin Joy Dionne Roberta Angelene Edwards Triston DeShon Evans Austin Lee Eversole Desmond Rashad Foggie Jonathan Blake Foster Kristopher Lee Foster Rodasia Quimaine Foster Jennifer Nicole Freeman Michael Christopher Gagliardi Denise Veronika Garcia Jaselyn Lee Geter Trey Lamar Glenn Chance Clyde Gloade Levi Benjamin Goodwin William Jacob Gossett Suzanne Leigh Grantham Austin Charles Green Kristian Deante’ Moates Makensie Taylor Mullens Caleb Richard Newton Daniel Ross Newton Joseph Grant Ogston Kaylee Michelle Osteen Jessy Michael Oswalt Makayla Margaret Outz Aaron Trasean Owens Haralambos Theodoros Papadonikos Graci Caroline Parker Romal Vijay Patel Hunter Brooke Peace Andrew Gabriel Pearson Joshua David Pearson Joseph Reed Phelps Shanquavious Kendrell Phelps Megan Rhiannon Phillips Adriana Dawn Price Jacob Riley Pugh Aaron Chandler Rhodes Austin Tyler Rhodes Mariah Zhane’ Rice-Davis Brianna Clarice Riffey Jamiaya La’Shae Robinson Khalil Dante Robinson Alexis Diana Rodriguez Zachary Chase Sheppard Quintero Amaru Shumpert Dylan Zachary Siegers Brandon Scott Simmons Bradley Clayton Skinner Terry James Sloan Kaylee Paige Sontag Flint Draco Stalvey Kurtis Alan Stell Jamilia Pearl Stephens Valerie Raven Stephenson Holly Ann Stockhaus Lelia Ann Stokes Emmalee Nicole Sutton Jaterian Tyre Switzer Bradley Scott Taylor Jasie Christine Taylor Louis Eugene Taylor, Jr. Nicolas Jordan Thomas James Anthony Thompson Kylie Majaline Thornton Shantanese Mone’ Tribble Thomas Matthew Turner Jon Austin Ulrich Olivia Lynn Vance Meghan Carly Vaughn Hoangvu Dang Vy Clay Joseph Waddell Jeffrey Scott Waldrop Megan Mikayla Wardell James Nicholas Wellons Noah Reed Wheeler Sariah Alundra Whitmire Caleb Edward Wiley Haley Sloan Williams Jawuan O’Neil Williams Kirsten Amber Wilson Rayni Alexa Wilson Not Pictured: Colton Seth Absher, Tyler Andrew Allred, Alex Cory Beck, Ashley Danielle Brooks, Joshua Dylan Cooley, Jessica Moniz Costa, Jesse Alexander Dowis, Luis Jesus Espitia, Jeffery Eddie Gilbert, Larry Dean Hawkins, Madison Taylor Johnson, Breana Shonice Lightfoot, Jesse Dalton Mims, Adrian Gutierrez Paniagua, Karah Lynn Rangel, Devon Kyle Reese, Jerome Russell Romain, Salvador Sanchez, Demarion Deonte’ Westfield A Publication of Spartanburg County School District Four
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U.S. Postage Paid
Non-ProfitBulk Mail
Woodruff, S.C. Permit # 18
POSTMASTER:
Send address changes
to District 4 Schools,
118 McEdco Road
Woodruff, SC 29388
ValedictorianAlexis Paige Lyda
SalutatorianEmilee Grace Phillips
2016 Candidates For GraduationWoodruff High School
Not Pictured: Colton Seth Absher, Tyler Andrew Allred, Alex Cory Beck, Ashley Danielle Brooks, Joshua Dylan Cooley, Jessica Moniz Costa, Jesse Alexander Dowis, Luis Jesus Espitia, Jeffery Eddie Gilbert, Larry Dean Hawkins, Madison Taylor Johnson, Breana Shonice Lightfoot, Jesse Dalton Mims,
Adrian Gutierrez Paniagua, Karah Lynn Rangel, Devon Kyle Reese, Jerome Russell Romain, Salvador Sanchez, Demarion Deonte’ Westfield
A Publication of Spartanburg County School District Four
2 VISIONS 4 WOODRUFF GRADUATION EDITION 2016woodruff HigH ScHool
When Woodruff High School faculty and staff are asked about Layne Melton and Charlie Ramey the first words that come to mind to many of them are “well rounded”, which explains why they were chosen as the April and May WHS Student of the Month.
Melton, the April Stu-dent of the Month, has displayed his leadership skills as the Student Body Vice President this year. Previously he was the freshman class Secretary. Beyond student coun-cil Melton played varsity football and varsity base-ball for four years. He is also active in other school activities as he has been a member of the Spanish Club for three years, the Science Club for a year and the Future Teach-ers of America Club for a year.
Melton’s achievements are recognized by the WHS faculty and staff as well as the student body.
“Layne has been a plea-sure to have in class the
past two years. He has great school spirit and is a true Wolverine,” said WHS science teacher Steve Ramey. “He is well liked
by his peers and is very respectful to his teachers and coaches.”
As a senior Melton plans to attend USC Up-
state next year and would like to pursue a degree in nursing. Outside of WHS Melton attends Cedar Shoals Baptist Church.
Ramey, the May Student of the Month, grabbed this honor for a second year in a row. He strikes a good balance between ac-ademics, sports and faith.
Ramey splits his day be-tween RD Anderson and his honor and advanced placement classes at WHS. He is ranked eighth in the junior class with a 4.65 GPA. With his academic credentials he has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years and last year re-ceived the underclassman Spanish Award.
Moving on to sports, Ra-mey has been a member of the WHS cross country team for five years and was previously a mem-ber of the tennis team for two.
Ramey’s faith is dis-played in a number of ways but as for organi-zations where his time is spent he has been an ac-tive member of the Fel-lowship of Christian Ath-letes for three years and belongs to the First Bap-tist Church youth group.
Ramey is truly appreci-ated by the WHS faculty and staff.
“Charlie Ramey is one of the finest young men I have ever had the joy of teaching,” said WHS Eng-lish teacher Tim Saunders. “His contagious smile, his notable manners, his un-forgettable sense of hu-mor, his willingness to learn, and his impressive work ethic make Charlie a memorable student.”
When asked about his future plans the junior said he is currently look-ing at attending Piedmont Technical College with an interest in their gun-smithing program.
In honor of being named the Student of the Month Melton and Ramey attended the local Rotary luncheon with a represen-tative from the district office, received a certifi-cate as well as being rec-ognized on the WHS news show, and will be placed on the ballot for Student of the Year which is voted on by students.
WHS Student of the Month Selections
WHS senior Layne Melton (left) was named the April Student of the Month while junior Charlie Ramey (right) was selected for the month of May.
SCHOLARSHIPSBARnett SCHOLARSHIP
Maritza MaricBJ WORkmAn SCHOLARSHIP
Malaya CaseyROtARy SCHOLARSHIP
Holly StockhausBuRgeR kIng SCHOLARSHIP
Blair Bijeau, Jennifer Freeman and Nickolas LaPolla
Virginia Bradley, Michelle Bragg, Christopher Blanton, Zackary
Dotson, Paola Espinal, and Christina Green
12tH gRADeKatie Abercrombie
Raelyn BrownAdrianna Cody
Briana CodyChristen Cody
Nicole FreemanSuzanne Grantham
Alexis LydaKaylee OsteenHunter Peace
Emilee PhillipsAdriana Price
Valerie StephensonHolly StockhausMegan Wardell
RD AnDeRSOn AWARDS ReCOgnItIOn
DIReCtOR’S AWARDPreston Boyter and
Faith BurdetteHOnOR StuDentS
Allie Baumgardner, Nicholas Black, Kayla Bourne, Bailey Cooper, Luis Espitia, Levi
Goodwin, Dorian Gregory, Dennise Herrera, Victoria Hines, Eric Hughes, McKenzie Jackson, Ethan Kisner, Adrian Paniagua, Jamilia Stephens, Louis Taylor,
Kylie Thornton, Meghan Vaughn, and Jeffrey Waldrop
mOSt emPLOyABLeDorian Gregory
and Jeffrey WaldropOutStAnDIng StuDent
Jamilia StephensPeRFeCt AttenDAnCe
Levi Goodwin and Adrian Paniagua
k.O. COuCH LeADeRSHIP AWARDAdrian Paniagua
RDA WeLDIng SCHOLARSHIPBrandon Simmons and
Dorian GregorytHe gene HAAS FOunDAtIOn
SCHOLARSHIPAdrian Paniagua, Eric Hughes
and Logan OwenbyOPPORtunIty SCHOLARSHIP
Faith Burdette
Woodruff High School Awards Presented
WHS CitizEnSHiP AWARd the WHS Citizenship Award was presented to senior triston Evans by WHS math teacher Katherine Addison.
CLASS AWARdthe CLASS Award which is given in the memory of former WHS student tobi Ray to a person who possesses character, leadership, a good attitude, serves others, and is special was presented to senior Holly Stockhaus by the Ray family and is pictured above with WHS Principal Aaron Fulmer.
StudEnt oF tHE YEARthe WHS Student of the Year Award is voted on by the stu-dent body with all former Student of the Month selections eligible for the award. it was presented to senior Layne Melton by WHS Principal Aaron Fulmer.
GRADUATION EDITION 2016 woodruff HigH ScHool VISIONS 4 WOODRUFF 3
Woodruff High School senior Elizabeth McCallion was chosen as the pres-tigious 2015-2016 South Carolina State Department of Education Archibald Rutledge Visual Arts win-ner. Another WHS senior, Alexis Lyda was selected as the first alternate.
The Archibald Rutledge award involves an exten-sive application process that includes a notebook process-folio documenting the thought processes, re-search, development and evolution of a single work of art and the submission of the art work itself.
McCallion’s winning mixed-media artwork was titled United Nature while Lyda’s charcoal portrait was titled Mathematical Motherhood.
For capturing this top award McCallion receives a scholarship in the amount of $3,492 that she will be using to attend Winthrop University. Had McCallion not chosen to attend a college or uni-versity in South Carolina, then the first alternate, Lyda, would have been awarded the scholarship.
The WHS faculty and staff are very proud of
McCallion’s and Lyda’s achievements.
“Lizzie and Alexis have created their art at an
exemplary level not just this year, but over three years of Advanced Place-ment Art – 2D, 3D and
Drawing. Both girls have a sharp and creative artis-tic instinct and a keen eye for design,” said WHS art
teacher Diana Olencki. “Their AP Art scores
were excellent in past years and I expect the
same this year. Both of their works were Southern States Scholastic art win-ners, with Lizzie awarded a GOLD Key and Alexis awarded the SILVER Key. I could not be more proud, not only of their work and of them as young artists, but as loving and giving people,” continued Olencki.
The Archibald Rutledge Scholarship program, named for South Caro-lina’s first poet laureate, offers twelfth-grade stu-dents who are enrolled in a public school in South Carolina the opportunity to compete for a scholar-ship in creative writing, dance, music, theatre, or visual arts. The pro-gram also encourages and recognizes academic and artistic excellence among South Carolina stu-dents. To be considered, students mail or deliver original compositions, process folios, and other required documentation in one of the five arts dis-ciplines (creative writing, dance, music, theatre, or visual arts) to the South Carolina Department of Education.
McCallion and Lyda Take Top Art Honors in State
WHS senior Lizzie McCallion (right) was named the 2015 - 2016 Archibald Rutledge Visual Arts Award winner while senior Alexis Lyda (left) was named the first alternate.
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12 yeARS - nO ABSenCeSFive Woodruff Seniors Have Perfect Attendance
There are 34 students across the state of South Carolina that
are graduating from public high schools with perfect attendance for all 12 years of school. Of these 34, Woodruff High School is home to 5 of them.
Several high schools have one student achieving 12-year perfect attendance and a few high schools in the state (most much larger than WHS) have two stu-dents being recognized.
Woodruff High School is honored to have 5 of the 34
or over 14% of the students in the state that have ac-complished this feat. This is a tribute to the dedica-tion and commitment of these students and their families in obtaining this goal.
Owen Cox, Grant Ogston, Haralambos Papadonikos, Hunter Barnett, and Monica Harmon will be recognized at the May 27 graduation ceremony for their remark-able accomplishment. Con-gratulations to these out-standing students!
Rodasia Foster has signed to play basketball at Erskine College in due West. Foster received the Hustler award for Girls’ basketball and was a Winter Scholar Athlete.
Blair Bijeau has signed to run cross country at Limestone College in Gaffney. Bijeau was an All Region runner and a Fall Scholar Athlete in Cross Country.
4 VISIONS 4 WOODRUFF woodruff HigH ScHool GRADUATION EDITION 2016
region cHampionSWHS 2016 Girls’ Soccer
region cHampionS
WHS 2016 Girls’ track
TracK Chel -C Sims
4x100Breana Lightfoot
4x100Toeliyah Mays
4x100Nicole Stanton
4x100Holly Stockhaus 100 m hurdles
Breana Lightfoot 100m
Maggie Rhodes 1600m
Breana Lightfoot 400m
Dymitric Ray 400m
Breana Lightfoot 200m
Keith Pearson 200m
Maggie Rhodes 3200m
Keith Pearson long jump
Holly Stockhaus pole vault
Breana Lightfoot athlete of the year
Coach Russell Mahaffey
SofTBall Molli Littlefield
Madison LittlefieldOlivia Patton
girlS’ SoccerEmily CowartHunter PeaceEryn Beeler
Coach Terence McGee
BaSeBallBradley DavisNathan Rutter
golfDaniel Brasington
academicHolly Stockhaus
Elizabeth McCallionBradley DavisLayne Melton
Woodruff High School Spring All-Region Athletes
Woodruff High Spring Sports Award Winners 2016
Varsity BaseballBatting Crown – Nathan Rutter
Sportsmanship (Hack Simpson)-Matt CallicottMost Improved Player- Will Mossbrook
Most Valuable Player- Bradley DavisTop Scholar (Ham Werner)- Matt Callicott
JV BaseballMost Improved Player – Jackson Stevenson
Hustler- Jackson SchaumTop Scholar – Carson Peace
girls’ TrackMost Valuable Field Event – Holly Stockhaus
Most Valuable Running Event- Maggie RhodesCoach’s Award – Toeliyah Mays