Zachary is a hard-working and

conscientious student! He com-

pletes all of his assignments on

time and comes to ClassConnect

regularly. In ClassConnect, his

participation ensures his under-

standing of the Math content

while encouraging his classmates

to participate, too. Zachary is a

great role model for his fellow

classmates. Keep up the hard

work, Zachary!

—Ms. Dowling

Student of the Month March 2014

Each month, SCVCS will be rec-

ognizing two students for attain-

ing Student of the Month status:

one student for overall Student

of the Month and one for Most

Improved Student.

SCVCS high school teachers and

advisory recommend students for

this honor.

Each month we will have various

prizes for our winners! This

month we will be sending out a

certificate to each student nomi-

nated and our winners will re-

ceive a $10 Target gift certifi-

cate. Congratulations to all of

our nominees and winners!

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Zachary Sullivan SCVCS 9th Grader

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Blanton Reading Ben A.

Chambers Geography Benjamin A.

Carroll Math Tech I Jarred A.

Smoak English 302A Blocked Shayna A.

Willis Algebra II Block Shayna A.

Bledsoe Advisor Carly B.

D'Annunzio Eng. 204 Carly B.

Hatcher Honors Chemistry Carly B.

Merritt U.S. History Honors Carly B.

Sherbert Geometry Tech Bradley B.

Spicer Advisor Michael B.

Reed Algebra 1 Nicole C.

Chambers World History Nicole C.

Sasser English 102 Casee C.

Witbeck Life Skills Maresa Shauntae M.

Sasser English 104 Honors Lyudmila C.

Hawkins Applied Biology II Kristen C.

Brown Biology Cory C.

Morris Physics Carmen C.

Hawkins Forensic Science Kathryn D.

Patterson Web Design Katryn D.

Richardson Health Justin D.

Brewer Block English IV Mariam E.

Nyland Entrepreneurship Jonathan E.

Shuler Honors Algebra 2 Samuel F.

Smith Earth Science Elizabeth F.

Waters Advisor Aleisha G.

Knoerr Eng. 102 Tara H.

Brewer English IV Yearlong Abigail H.

DeWalk Physical Education Brittany H.

Howze Marketing II Heather I.

Morris Physical Science Summer J.

Patterson Computer Literacy Anna L.

A.Young Advisor Shai L.

Pennington Anthropology Munirah M.

Harrill Advisor Kristina M.

Shuler Algebra 2 Alina M.

Genco Geometry Alec M.

Cullop Advisor Sean M.

Lowery English 3 Oliver M.

Lauricella Applied Biology 1 Zachary Dalton M.

Patterson Game Design Brandon M.

D'Annunzio Eng. 202B Hawwa M.

Mayfield Geography Brittney O.

Smith Earth Science Block Kristina P.

Howze Personal Finance Taylor P.

Hatcher Chemistry-Block Ashley P.

Davis Math Terrick P.

Nyland Comp. Lit. Jessica P.

Walker Advisor Alena P.

Smoak English 302B Alena P.

Boyd Biology Cristen P.

Genco Honors Geometry David R.

Pennington Government Cassandra S.

Ray English Danyontae S.

Sasser AP Lang and Comp Megan S.

Hatcher Chemistry Megan S.

Langford Precalculus Alison S.

White Other John S.

Patterson Comp. Lit. Block Kerry S.

Wheeler Music Appreciation Brittany S.

Dowling Math Tech 1 Block Zachary S.

Benton Other Brantley T.

Crocker Math Tech 2 Brantley T.

Howze Image Design Trevor T.

Brewer Honors English IV Trevor T.

Boyd Applied Biology I Bl Meghan V.

Lauricella Honors Biology Diana V.

Forrest US History Elizabeth W.

Lauricella CP Biology Olivia W.

Genco Prob and Stats Brittany W.

Alex is a 9th grade student in my

Geography and World Cultures

course. I selected him because

he has continued to grow as a

strong student in my class. His

great participation in class is ev-

ident by not only the questions

he asks, but the information he

brings to class and shares. He is

constantly involved in our lessons

and discussions. He is a lot of

fun to teach and a joy to know!

—Ms. Chambers

Most Improved Student of the Month

March 2014

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Alexander Sams SCVCS 9th Grader

Each month, SCVCS will be

recognizing two students for

attaining Student of the Month

status: one student for overall

Student of the Month and one

for Most Improved Student.

SCVCS high school teachers and

advisors recommend students

for this honor.

Each month we will have various

prizes for our winners! This

month we will be sending out a

certificate to each student

nominated and our winners will

receive a $10 Target gift cer-

tificate. Congratulations to all

of our nominees and winners!

Most Improved Student of the Month

March 2014

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Richardson Health Sean A.

Sasser AP Lang and Comp Wendy Ann A.

Lauricella CP Biology Skylar B.

White Other Austin B.

Smith Earth Science Block Timothy B.

Genco Prob and Stats Shayla B.

Smith Earth Science Nicholas Kamau B.

Dowling Math Tech 1 Block Hunter C.

Crocker Math Tech 2 Hannah C.

Brewer English IV Yearlong Matthew C.

Spicer Advisor Kyle C.

Ray English Kyle C.

Sherbert Geometry Tech Kyle C.

Lauricella Honors Biology Kelly C.

Nyland Entrepreneurship Taylor C.

Patterson Computer Literacy Delson C.

Chambers World History Kailynn C.

Lowery English 3 Stephen C.

Bledsoe Advisor Nabila D.

Brewer Block English IV Brandi D.

Hatcher Chemistry-Block Chealtsy F.

DeWalk Physical Education Evan G.

Boyd Applied Biology I Bl Bethany G.

Reed Algebra 1 Joseph G.

Hatcher Honors Chemistry Kathleen H.

Howze Personal Finance Sean H.

Shuler Honors Algebra 2 Maddison H.

Smoak English 302A Blocked Dakota H.

Genco Geometry William I.

Davis Math James J.

Carroll Math Tech I Kes J.

Lauricella Applied Biology 1 Kes J.

Howze Marketing II Sabrina J.

Sasser English 104 Honors Cherise K.

Genco Honors Geometry Nicole L.

Patterson Web Design Anthony L.

Brown Biology Emily L.

Shuler Algebra 2 William L.

Pennington Anthropology Caroline M.

Morris Physics Kristina M.

Hatcher Chemistry Caleb M.

Boyd Biology Layla M.

A.Young Advisor Whitney M.

Langford Precalculus Caroline N.

Cullop Advisor Tori P.

Forrest US History Marquis P.

Witbeck Life Skills Terrick T.

Pennington Government Cheyenne R.

Howze Image Design Joseph R.

Blanton Reading Ialiyah R.

Mayfield Geography Cody R.

Smoak English 302B Rebekah R.

Patterson Comp. Lit. Block Abigail R.

Hawkins Forensic Science Joshua R.

Chambers Geography Alexander S.

Wheeler Music Appreciation Josephine S.

Willis Algebra II Block Sophia S.

Brewer Honors English IV India S.

D'Annunzio Eng. 204 Caroline S.

Benton Other Taylor S.

Walker Advisor Cathrine S.

Nyland Comp. Lit. Ashley S.

Morris Physical Science Autumn T.

Patterson Game Design Zachary Allen T.

Harrill Advisor Lauren W.

D'Annunzio Eng. 202B Jonathan W.

Sasser English 102 Kahala W.

Knoerr Eng. 102 Ethan W.

I would like to think that my years of dance had some sort of impact on my character/personality. From a young age, I learned that repeti-tion, persistence, hard work, and dedication are essential when working towards a long-term goal. This impacted my school career because I un-derstood that I was working towards a long-term goal of graduation/college, and I had a good understanding of what it would take to get there.

2. What are your dreams for the future?

My dream for the future is a straightforward hope. I want to do something with my life that has a lasting contribution and impact for society. I

SCVCS High School Student of the Year

Carmen Cromer

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Earlier this year, senior teach-

ers and advisors nominated sev-

eral students worthy of the ti-

tle of High School Student of

the Year.

Upon completion of the nomina-

tion process, review, and staff

vote Carmen Cromer was chosen

as our 2013-2014 High School

Student of the Year! Congratu-

lations Carmen! We wish you

much success in all of your aca-

demic endeavors.

1. Briefly tell me a little about

your history, focusing on signif-

icant events that have shaped

your character/personality.

the clubs SCVCS has to offer

such as Writers’ Roundtable,

Red Cross Club, and FCA. All

of the clubs helped to create

a sense of community within

this virtual school for me.

4. What motivates you?

I’ve found that I love that

feeling you get when you fi-

nally understand something.

Whenever I feel like giving up

on something, I try to re-

member that feeling and how

happy it makes me. It always

works! My close family and

friends also serve as great

reminders of motivation on

the hard days, especially my

mom. I can count on her to

provide the jumpstart I need

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want to make a difference in

someone else’s life for the bet-

ter.

3. What courses, community-

related activities do you enjoy?

My favorite courses are Physics

and Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry.

I love the fact that I am ap-

plying some of the things from

my Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry

course to real world situations

in Physics. I love the challenge

both courses give me. I also

enjoyed Biology. Everything

about it fascinates me, but I

really like learning about genet-

ics. I enjoy attending many of

my education as me.

6. As you embark on gradua-

tion and your upcoming college

experiences, what vital skills

and lessons will you take with

you?

I have learned so much! First

of all, I have learned to keep

in contact with my teachers

and advisors. I know this has

helped me succeed because

my teachers have been able

to guide me in the right di-

rection. I have also learned

how to advocate for myself.

Self-discipline is also some-

thing I have learned.

7. When you think of, Stu-

dent of the Year, what

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sometimes, and she always

keeps me on track!

5. If you could relive your high

school experience, what, if any-

thing, would you do differently?

If I could relive my high school

experience, I would attend Of-

fice Hours before taking a quiz

or test. Also, when I did miss

something on a quiz or test, I

always went to Office Hours to

clarify the gap in my under-

standing. I can’t stress enough

how critical going to Office

Hours has been for my learning.

The teachers all were helpful,

interested, and as invested in

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specific character traits come

to mind? What advice do you

have for the next SCVCS High

School Student of the Year?

I think Student of the Year ex-

emplifies the qualities that the

school wants in a student. To

the next Student of the Year,

don’t give up when the going

gets tough. The only time you

truly fail is when you fail to try!

Utilize the wisdom that your

teachers have to offer you.

Don’t be afraid to be a leader.

Don’t be afraid to be

a pioneer by deviating

from the norm.

to attend parties and other

social events, he says that he

would prefer to be with his

teammates at those outings

anyway. In addition to making

friends through hockey, he

explains that his hockey expe-

rience has allowed him to

share his love of hockey and

of being a goalie with younger

goalies. “I get to help them in

camps, clinics, and lessons. I

also get to teach kids in the

inner city how to play street

hockey in the summers. For

most of them, it is the first

time they have ever held a

hockey stick.” Tommy indi-

cates that he has learned

many things through his hock-

ey experiences, including how

to stand up for his faith in

the locker room. As far as

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Thomas Grassano Jr. has been

playing hockey for seven years and

he has loved it from the start.

Tommy was born into a household

whose family members are huge

hockey fans. He wanted to be a

goalie from the time he entered

the learn-to-play hockey program.

“After I completed learn-to-play

as a forward, I started learning to

be a goalie. I have loved to play in

goal ever since.” Tommy feels that

one of the benefits of being a

hockey player is the camaraderie

he has developed with his team-

mates. While having games every

weekend makes it difficult for him

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warm ups to sharpen his mind,

followed by stretching exer-

cises. “This makes sure that I

won’t pull something, but it al-

so gives me some time to get

mentally prepared for what I

am now ready to do.” Before

games, he gets dressed in his

hockey equipment except for

his helmet, and then he will

pray for a few minutes to help

relieve stress. Then he will do

some warm ups with the team

and extra warm up exercises

on his own, as well as stretch-

ing activities with the team.

“When I get on the ice, I do

the same routine as practice

except I am focusing on the

basics like movement and

speed.” During the season

practices are usually two

times per week and the games

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the cons of playing hockey are con-

cerned, Tommy laments that inju-

ries are a part of the game. He

explains, “In the beginning of last

season I had a knee injury that

would take six to eight weeks to

heal. I was sad that I couldn’t

play, but I learned how to fight

through that injury and I was able

to play some games before my sea-

son was over.”

In preparation for hockey practic-

es and games Tommy goes through

precise warm up and stretching

routines. When he steps on the

ice, he focuses on skating a few

laps to get his legs warmed up.

Then he does some goalie specific

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all of the hockey teams and

programs in the Greenville ar-

ea: http://www.eteamz.com/

GGHA/. The association is al-

so in the process of develop-

ing Facebook pages for the

teams. Tommy has a passion

for hockey and for everything

involved with being a hockey

competitor. “I love everything

about being a hockey player.

I love to play because it’s fun,

and I wouldn’t know most of

my friends my age if it wasn’t

for hockey. Most of all, I love

facing the challenges of being

a hockey player and overcom-

ing them with my team.” One

thing Tommy would like to im-

prove regarding his hockey

experiences is the condition

of the ice at his rink. He

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are on the weekends. Tommy

states that anyone can learn to be

a hockey player provided they ac-

quire the basics of skating and

stick handling. “They also have to

watch hockey to learn the rules of

the game and know how to work

with others as a team.” As a result

of his weekly hockey competitions,

Tommy has had opportunities to

travel throughout the southeast.

“When the games are not at our

home rink, we usually go to places

like Charleston, Charlotte, Atlanta,

Columbia, Kennesaw, and Raleigh.”

He states that the Greater Green-

ville Hockey Association has a web-

site regarding information about

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indicates optimistically that there

are plans being developed to make

the rink better for skating and for

hockey. For aspiring hockey players

just getting started Tommy rec-

ommends for them to watch pro-

fessional hockey on television and

in person to learn about the game,

and to find a pro player that they

admire to be their role model. He

also stresses the importance of al-

ways working on becoming a better

skater. Additionally Tommy sug-

gests, “Follow your coach’s advice

on and off the ice. Show him re-

spect at all times. Be a team play-

er. Learn to get along with and re-

spect teammates. Support your

teammates on and off the ice.”

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