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| Congratulations to 2025 Homecoming Queen Campbell McCormick and Maids of Honor Waverly Norris and Sydney King |
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| FFA Visits the South Carolina State House | ||
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On Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 a few of our PDA FFA Members had the opportunity to visit the S.C. State House. We listened to remarks from S.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Governor Henry McMaster, both of whom emphasized the critical role that agriculture and youth leadership programs like FFA and 4-H play in shaping the future of South Carolina. As part of the visit, they proudly presented plants to be planted on the grounds of the State House and the Governor’s Mansion, symbolizing our commitment to growth and service. Throughout the day, they mingled with key figures in our state’s government, including Senator Kent Williams, Representative Lucas Atkinson, and lobbyist Billy McLeod. We also connected with fellow South Carolina FFA members and state staff, further strengthening our sense of community and shared purpose within agricultural education. |
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| 2025 SCISA Music Festival | ||
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Nine PDA Students participated in the SCISA Music Festival Thursday, March 13th at the University of South Carolina School of Music. Receiving Gold for Piano: Laney Small, Lilly Small, Carson Small, Emily Lin, Marley Ann Rogers, Karley Small, Sarah Bryant Moore. Receiving Gold for Voice: Marley Ann Rogers Receiving Gold for Guitar: Ridge Tucker, Rivers Tucker |
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| Junior Class Ring Ceremony |
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| Congratulations to the PDA Class of 2026, who received their class rings on Friday, March 14th, 2025. |
| Mrs. Lowe's Health Science Class recently took a field trip to visit the Air Reach Helicopter as a way to learn about health-related careers. | |
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| On Thursday, October 17th, 2024 our Quiz Bowl Team competed in the SCISA Regional Quiz Bowl held at Pee Dee Academy. |
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| Chief Kevin Hammond and members of the Marion Fire Department came out to PDA on May 3, 2024 to train our 7th-9th Grade P.E. classes on CPR. | |
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| 2024 SCISA Spelling Bee Participants | |||
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| 4th Grade - Kelly Anne Buffamoyer | 3rd Grade - Will Baker | 5th Grade - Ally Dupill | 6th Grade - Parker Floyd |
| 2024 SCISA Battle of the Books |
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| Participants on this year's team are Kinley Jordan, Parker Floyd, Peyton Floyd, Collin Pace, Alex Bode and Kayden Bode. |
| Over the Christmas Break, Coach Ed Blackburn hosted his 2023 Golden Eagle Gathering at Woodhaven in Marion. Alumni and current students from the Classes of 2013-2024 who have achieved a 100 final grade in either Physics or Econ attended. |
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| Pictured front row (L to R): Baxleigh Arnette, Anna Hasty, Jenna Graham, Ansley Martin. Pictured back row (L to R): Darren Yang, Zachary Ward, Justin Draper, Callie Brigman, Hannah Martin, Coach Ed, Emma Kirkley, Ava Fowler, Eli Meetze, Luke Carter |
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Congratulations to Van Thomas on winning the Co-Championship of the SCISA 2023 Fall Chess Tournament Middle School Division! |
| Fire Prevention Week | |
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| On Friday, October 13, 2023, the city of Marion Fire Department spoke to our lower school students about Fire Prevention Week. | |
| Career Explorations Class Field Trip to Boeing | |
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| OnTuesday, Sept 12, 2023 Mrs. Heather’s 8th grade Career Exploration class took a field trip to Charleston, SC to visit Boeing, where the 787 airplanes are made. This program provides an opportunity for students to see how their skills and interest can be applied in the work force. Boeing has several opportunities for high school students and recent graduates to enter the workforce and then further their education. | |
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Jacob Rouse Earns Scholarship Congratulations to PDA Senior Jacob Rouse on earning a $1,000 scholarship from the Hampton Wildlife Fund. Jacob was the 2nd overall finisher in the school division of the SCDNR Clay Sports competition on February 11, 2023. |
| 2023 S.C. Engineering and Physics Scholars Institute |
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| 6th Grade Visits Wally's Farm |
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| On Wednesday, January 11th, the PDA 6th graders visited Wally Elliott's farm and read his book Hello, My name is...Barkley as they prepare to study writing this 9 weeks. |
| 2022 Palmetto Girls & Boys State |
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| (L to R) Richard Smith, Haley Katherine Brady, Landyn Tyler, Emma Kirkley, Zachary Martin - Counselor, Ava Fowler, Tripp Spivey, Taylor Causey |
| Congratulations to the Class of 2022 |
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| PDA Booster Club Scholarship in Memory of Neal Naker | Will George Memorial Scholarship | Mary Ann Elvington Memorial Scholarship |
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| Senior Ashley Martin | Senior Dylan Carter, presented by Mrs. Helen George | Junior Haley Katherine Brady |
| Class of 2022 College Decision Day | |||
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| Coastal Carolina Gavin Dutton, Riley Richardson |
Clemson Luke Carter, Hadleigh Herndon |
Clemson Bridge Kirsten Smith, Christopher Stepp, Allen Moore, Sarah Stepp |
College of Central Florida Reyn Watson |
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| Charleston Southern Mathew Kitchen |
Florence-Darlington Leah Johnson, Jack Hulon, Abigail Cooper, Colton Caulder, Allison Carter, Lane Cardwell, Allie Briley |
Francis Marion Hannah Bullard, Ansley Martin |
Horry-Georgetown Dylan Carter |
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| Lander Drew Singletary, Lauren Martin, Landon Gordon |
Newberry Zachary Martin |
Presbyterian Gracyn Hyatt |
Tri-County Coleman Kimbrell |
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| South Carolina Cameron Weston, Audra Jackson, Leevi White, Ashley Martin |
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| Allen Moore Wins Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarship |
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| Congratulations to PDA Senior Allen Moore who won the James F Huggins, Sr. Marion County Soil & Water Conservation Scholarship, which is a scholarship that goes to a student majoring in an agricultural or environmental related field. |
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| Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioner Bruce Baker with 6th grade essay winners Joy Gause - 1st, Lauren Lambert - 2nd, and Van Thomas - 3rd. | David Owens, Chairman of the Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners with Ashton Hooks, who won 1st Place in the 7th grade Soil and Water Conservation Essay contest, with her teacher Cherry Willoughby. |
| Lights On Honoring the Class of 2020 | ||
| On April 20, 2020, at 8:20 PM (20:20 Military time) the PDA family participated in the nationwide "Be the Light" event as a way to pay tribute to the members of the Class of 2020 who had to miss their Senior year events to the COVID-19 pandemic. | ||
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