was keynote speaker for the 2018 State of the Schools event on February 2. Spearman noted the importance of a community's educational system being a combined effort of the community, parents, grandparents, officials, and businesses.
Mrs. Spearman concluded by sharing her musical talent on piano and singing "What a Wonderful World".
Students at the middle and high school level had the opportunity to submit an entry into the essay writing competition. Entries were required to be 750-1,000 words based on the theme of "Creating a New Norm". One overall winner was selected from middle school and one overall winner was selected from high school. The winning essays were read at the February 2 event. Winners received a gift card and certificate.
Middle School Level Winner
Bayley Burns
7th Grade Student
Laurens Middle School
High School Level Winner
Marigordon Varner
11th Grade Student
Laurens District 55 High School
Superintendent Dr. Stephen Peters delivered the State of the Schools message highlighting the financial success of the district, academic improvements, and vision for the future.
Alex Paden and Trevor Madden served as emcees for the event. Alex is LDHS Ladies Club President. Trevor is LDHS Gentlemen's Club President.
Student artwork was displayed and sold through a silent auction process. Each item was unique to the creator's style and imagination.
Orchestra students delighted attendees with beautiful music.
Laurens 55 extends a sincere THANK YOU to all who contributed to the State of the Schools Luncheon and Fundraiser! The January 24 event would not have been possible without the support from the Laurens community.
LDHS NJROTC Color Guard
Program Emcees - Jamoya Hunter, LDHS LC President; Hykheem Williams, LDHS GC President
LDHS Strings Quartet
Sheriff Reynolds and SRO Patterson were among the guests.
Dr. Irvin Scott, Harvard Graduate School of Education was the keynote speaker.
Director of Administrative Services Edward Murray presented a gift card
to Emily Owens, the middle school division winner in the All Hands on Deck essay contest. Shaun Kuehn's essay won first place in the high school division.
Ford Elementary School Principal Zakaria Watson had a special guest join him at the event.
Superintendent Dr. Stephen Peters presented a report on the State of the Schools.
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