Aiken County Senior Spotlight
Seniors of Aiken County
Amanda Busbee
Goals After Graduation
Lander university for biology degree and pre veterinary medicine then to another college for veterinary medicine.
Lander university for biology degree and pre veterinary medicine then to another college for veterinary medicine.
Notes of Encouragement
You’ve got a good head on your shoulders, stay focused!! I know you’ve got this!
You’ve got a good head on your shoulders, stay focused!! I know you’ve got this!
Amir Young
Goals After Graduation
Attend Coastal Carolina University and major in Information Technology. Pursue walking on the football team.
Attend Coastal Carolina University and major in Information Technology. Pursue walking on the football team.
Notes of Encouragement
Amir this year has been challenging, with us losing your dad unexpectedly. I am so proud of how you have persevered and press your way through.
Amir this year has been challenging, with us losing your dad unexpectedly. I am so proud of how you have persevered and press your way through.
Andrew (AJ) McDaniel
Goals After Graduation
Attending USC - Columbia Majoring in Education - History Will graduate with his Masters, then go back for his Doctorate.
Attending USC - Columbia Majoring in Education - History Will graduate with his Masters, then go back for his Doctorate.
Notes of Encouragement
“You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So get on your way!” - Dr. Seuss LOVE YOU BIG, SON!
“You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So get on your way!” - Dr. Seuss LOVE YOU BIG, SON!
Andrew LaFontaine
Goals After Graduation
Attending Clemson University seeking a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Attending Clemson University seeking a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Notes of Encouragement
We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see all the wonderful things you are going to accomplish!
We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see all the wonderful things you are going to accomplish!
Andrew McCord
Goals After Graduation
Andrew is attending USC Columbia and is majoring in Computer Science.
Andrew is attending USC Columbia and is majoring in Computer Science.
Notes of Encouragement
Andrew, you are destined to do great things. We love you and will always be your biggest supporters..
Andrew, you are destined to do great things. We love you and will always be your biggest supporters..
Andrew Pond
Goals After Graduation
Drew plans to attend Clemson University and major in Agribusiness.
Drew plans to attend Clemson University and major in Agribusiness.
Notes of Encouragement
Congratulations, Drew! We are so proud of you and know you will be a success in all you strive to accomplish.
Congratulations, Drew! We are so proud of you and know you will be a success in all you strive to accomplish.
Antonio Toole
Goals After Graduation
Antonio will be attending USCA to begin working on his degree in psychology in hopes to help others who need guidance and support.
Antonio will be attending USCA to begin working on his degree in psychology in hopes to help others who need guidance and support.
Notes of Encouragement
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bailee Boatwright
Goals After Graduation
Attending Clemson University
Attending Clemson University
Notes of Encouragement
We are so proud of you Bailee??
We are so proud of you Bailee??
Baileigh Sweger
Goals After Graduation
College and continuing on building my business
College and continuing on building my business
Notes of Encouragement
You can do anything you put your mind to. You’ve proven that with starting your own business. We couldn’t be more proud of you!
You can do anything you put your mind to. You’ve proven that with starting your own business. We couldn’t be more proud of you!
Carolina Meza
Goals After Graduation
Going to college and obtain her bachelors degree then afterwards pursue her masters degree
Going to college and obtain her bachelors degree then afterwards pursue her masters degree
Notes of Encouragement
Great job your senior killing it with your 4.0 and going ham in soccer.
Great job your senior killing it with your 4.0 and going ham in soccer.
Carrington Mealing
Goals After Graduation
I plan on going to the University of South Carolina Upstate, I’m majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation with a minor in sociology.
I plan on going to the University of South Carolina Upstate, I’m majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation with a minor in sociology.
Notes of Encouragement
We are so proud of you and can’t not wait to see what all you accomplish.
We are so proud of you and can’t not wait to see what all you accomplish.
Christian Jackson
Goals After Graduation
Christian is an honor student, dual enrolled at ATC. He intends to start at USC-Columbia in the Fall and major in Mechanical Engineering.
Christian is an honor student, dual enrolled at ATC. He intends to start at USC-Columbia in the Fall and major in Mechanical Engineering.
Notes of Encouragement
I am so proud of you son. I know this scholarship will be a blessing and help you with expenses at USC-Columbia. I pray that you are selected.
I am so proud of you son. I know this scholarship will be a blessing and help you with expenses at USC-Columbia. I pray that you are selected.
Dallas Hanks
Goals After Graduation
Plans to attend USC Columbia to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering
Plans to attend USC Columbia to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering
Notes of Encouragement
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
Elizabeth Faulkner
Goals After Graduation
To attend the University of South Carolina, Aiken, majoring in psychology to become a Forensic Psychologist
To attend the University of South Carolina, Aiken, majoring in psychology to become a Forensic Psychologist
Notes of Encouragement
“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.”--Michael Phelps
“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.”--Michael Phelps
Ella Nicole Risse
Goals After Graduation
Attending USC Aiken, majoring in business management
Attending USC Aiken, majoring in business management
Notes of Encouragement
I am so proud of the young woman you are becoming. Continue to put God first in your life, and He will guide your way.
I am so proud of the young woman you are becoming. Continue to put God first in your life, and He will guide your way.
Ella Traxler
Goals After Graduation
Nursing to CRNA
Nursing to CRNA
Notes of Encouragement
So proud of you
So proud of you
Emma Wells
Goals After Graduation
To graduate college with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Then to get into law school to become a criminal defense attorney.
To graduate college with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Then to get into law school to become a criminal defense attorney.
Notes of Encouragement
I want you to go into the world and do well. But more importantly, I want you to go into the world and do good.
I want you to go into the world and do well. But more importantly, I want you to go into the world and do good.
Greer Worley
Goals After Graduation
To attend Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. To major in biology and chemistry on a pre-med track.
To attend Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. To major in biology and chemistry on a pre-med track.
Notes of Encouragement
It is time to show the world what you can achieve! Can't wait to call you Dr. Worley!
It is time to show the world what you can achieve! Can't wait to call you Dr. Worley!
Jadyn Lamb
Goals After Graduation
Plans to attend Aiken Technical College to pursue to BA of Science in Welding
Plans to attend Aiken Technical College to pursue to BA of Science in Welding
Notes of Encouragement
I am so proud of you! Always keep your head up and do your best. Life isn’t easy, but hard work pays off.
I am so proud of you! Always keep your head up and do your best. Life isn’t easy, but hard work pays off.
Joshua Huffman
Goals After Graduation
Attend Aiken Technical School, but unsure of the field I will select. I may decide to go to the workforce first.
Attend Aiken Technical School, but unsure of the field I will select. I may decide to go to the workforce first.
Notes of Encouragement
Joshua you have the potential to accomplish great things in this life. Keep working hard and dreaming big, you will succeed with your determination.
Joshua you have the potential to accomplish great things in this life. Keep working hard and dreaming big, you will succeed with your determination.
Kenneth Tate Shackleford
Goals After Graduation
Plans to attend Aiken Technical College to study Industrial and Electrical Maintenance.
Plans to attend Aiken Technical College to study Industrial and Electrical Maintenance.
Notes of Encouragement
We are so proud of you and your accomplishments! Stay focused as everyday is a new opportunity to become who you want to be!
We are so proud of you and your accomplishments! Stay focused as everyday is a new opportunity to become who you want to be!
Luke Carpenter
Goals After Graduation
He plans to attend USC- Columbia and major in Biology under the Pre-Med track. He wants to go into Orthopedics.
He plans to attend USC- Columbia and major in Biology under the Pre-Med track. He wants to go into Orthopedics.
Notes of Encouragement
Put God first and the rest will fall into place. Stay the strong, kind and helpful young man you are. We can’t wait to watch this new chapter unfold.
Put God first and the rest will fall into place. Stay the strong, kind and helpful young man you are. We can’t wait to watch this new chapter unfold.
Nathan Mitchum
Goals After Graduation
Nathan plans to attend USC Aiken and major in chemical engineering.
Nathan plans to attend USC Aiken and major in chemical engineering.
Notes of Encouragement
Whatever you choose to do in life, BE HAPPY!
Whatever you choose to do in life, BE HAPPY!
Olivia Dawson
Goals After Graduation
Attend Georgia Southern, make their cheer team, graduate and go into sonography.
Attend Georgia Southern, make their cheer team, graduate and go into sonography.
Notes of Encouragement
We are so proud of your strong work ethic, pushing hard to graduate a year early! Go do great things!
We are so proud of your strong work ethic, pushing hard to graduate a year early! Go do great things!
Omya Johnson
Goals After Graduation
Get a degree in business and go into the military
Get a degree in business and go into the military
Notes of Encouragement
You are already doing great things and we can’t wait to see what your future holds. We are so proud of you and love you so much.
You are already doing great things and we can’t wait to see what your future holds. We are so proud of you and love you so much.
Oscar Lopez
Goals After Graduation
Attend Aiken tech for business management.
Attend Aiken tech for business management.
Notes of Encouragement
Congratulations on this accomplishment! Always walk with faith and God!
Congratulations on this accomplishment! Always walk with faith and God!
Ruby Meza
Goals After Graduation
Attend cosmetology classes
Attend cosmetology classes
Notes of Encouragement
We’re very proud of you! May this milestone lead you to many more accomplishments in life! Always remember to walk with God.
We’re very proud of you! May this milestone lead you to many more accomplishments in life! Always remember to walk with God.
Sara Wilborn
Goals After Graduation
My daughter wants to attend a 4 year college where she will obtain her bachelors degree and major in criminology to pursue a career in law.
My daughter wants to attend a 4 year college where she will obtain her bachelors degree and major in criminology to pursue a career in law.
Notes of Encouragement
I am so proud of you my lovely daughter .
I am so proud of you my lovely daughter .
Sean Orzechowski
Goals After Graduation
To obtain a career in heating and air conditioning.
To obtain a career in heating and air conditioning.
Notes of Encouragement
“Though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds Him with His hand.”- Psalm 37:24
“Though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds Him with His hand.”- Psalm 37:24
Tamia Jenkins
Goals After Graduation
Nursing or Anesthesiologist
Nursing or Anesthesiologist
Notes of Encouragement
You can handle whatever life throws at you, pray through everything, and remember you are strong and beautiful.
You can handle whatever life throws at you, pray through everything, and remember you are strong and beautiful.
Trinity Avery
Goals After Graduation
Early childhood education leading into Speech Pathology
Early childhood education leading into Speech Pathology
Notes of Encouragement
Princess, you’re going to be amazing! Can’t wait to see the places you will go!
Princess, you’re going to be amazing! Can’t wait to see the places you will go!
Trinity O. LaBrew
Goals After Graduation
Attending USC-Columbia to major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Also attend Grad school at AU Dental College
Attending USC-Columbia to major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Also attend Grad school at AU Dental College
Notes of Encouragement
The Best is Yet to Come Sweetheart!!
The Best is Yet to Come Sweetheart!!
Tristan Troutman
Goals After Graduation
Will be attending Brevard College to play soccer at the NCAA Division III level. I will be majoring in environmental science.
Will be attending Brevard College to play soccer at the NCAA Division III level. I will be majoring in environmental science.
Notes of Encouragement
Keep your head up kid, you’ve got good things coming for you.
Keep your head up kid, you’ve got good things coming for you.