Dorchester Career School Graduation

Many students upon graduating from high school leave the halls of learning equipped with a technical degree. The degrees are courtesy of Career schools across the Lowcountry.

Dorchester County Career School held its annual graduation ceremony at the Hazell Parson Starkes Community Center on Friday, May 14, 2004, at 9:00 a.m., awarding the students with their certificates

The speaker was Dr. Mary Thornley, president of Trident Technical College. The Interim Director of Dorchester County Career School is Mr. Harvey Ownes.

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Local Teachers receive degrees

Five local teachers earned Master Degrees in Divergent Education from Columbia College. The ceremony was held on May 2, 2004 at Columbia United Methodist Church in Columbia, S.C.

These teachers went through a tedious three-semester program, taking twelve hours each semester. The teachers all agree that it was worth it in the end!

Linda Patton is a resident of Summerville, South Carolina. She is currently a Preschool teacher at Harleyville – Ridgeville Elementary in Dorchester. She received a "Golden Apple" award in the fall, and was featured on Channel 5 news.

Beverly Pringle is a resident of Dorchester, South Carolina. She presently teaches Preschool at Harleyville-Ridgeville Elementary School. She was also named "Teacher of the Year" at her school.

Alecia Pressly resides in Summerville, South Carolina. She works as a "Job Coach" at Timberland High School and Cross High School.

Mary Primus resides in St. George, South Carolina. She teaches keyboarding at Woodland High School. Mary is also a senior advisor and wears many hats around the school.

Edith Griffin resides in St. George, South Carolina. She currently teaches Math at Woodland High School.

Pictured: (seated l-r) Linda Patton, Beverly Pringle, (standing) Alicia Pressley and Mary Primus. Edith Griffin – not pictured.