Spring Valley Welcomes New Head Football Coach
Viking Sports Wrap
Girls Soccer: Spring Valley 3, RNE 0
Boys Soccer: Spring Valley 4, RNE 2
Girls Soccer
Spring Valley 3
Richland Northeast 0
Goals: SV - Kathryn Lenti, Morgan Molosso, Angela Downs
Goalies: SV Alexandra Ramos, Kaitlin Brown RNE Makenna Christensen
Records: SV - 11-5, 7-3 RNE 10-9, 1-8
Last Day for EB Incentive for France Trip
Journey to France Reminder - Last Day for the Early Bird Incentive! Go to www.Explorica.com/Stephens-2517 to find out more and sign up! If you sign up TODAY the price will remain as you see it on the website. On May 1, it will go up by $100. Click here for flyer.
MAN UP Program at Spring Valley
MAN UP (Maximizing and Navigating Unlimited Potential) is an invite only program which aims to develop young men through mentoring and training. This year's participants have learned business skills and etiquette while consistently working at their academics. Congratulations to these determined young men!
Congratulations to our SV French Students
Congratulations to the following Spring Valley High School students for their excellent performance on this year's National French Contest.
Silver medal:
Rimel Mwamba (French 3)
Bronze medal:
Lance Murphy (French 3)
Keertan Nair (French 3)
Meeting After School for Those Planning on Playing Football Next Year
All those who are planning to play football next year, and are not in the 7th period football class, there will be a short meeting right after school in the Commons to meet the new football coach.
SV Sports Academy Offers Summer Camps
Spring Valley Sports Academy is committed to providing our youth with a sporting experience that will enhance their skills and prepare them for the next level of competition. Coaches focus on teaching campers the fundamentals of their sport, while encouraging good sportsmanship and a love of their sport. The Spring Valley Sports Academy offers camps for most of our Varsity sports programs through out the summer. It is through games and small sided competitions that campers will hopefully not only learn how to play their sport, but also develop a deeper love and appreciation of it. Click here for information on summer camps.
Viking Sports Wrap
Softball: SV 19, RNE 0:
Softball
The softball team defeated RNE last night to move their record to 6-4 in the region, and 13-13 overall. The girls played a great game from top to bottom, and were able to tack on another two home runs off the bats of Brittany Evans and Cierra Robinson. The girls will travel to Summerville for the first round of the playoffs on Thursday. Wish the girls luck as they take on the Green Wave!
News From the Fee Office
ATTENTION
ALL STUDENTS
All
students must have their past debts paid before being able to purchase a
parking sticker, participate in sports, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular
activities, clubs, or special events. All past debts must be paid before the
Sports Participation Fee will be accepted. To participate in co-curricular
activities, current fees must be paid before the first scheduled event or
competition. To participate in single events, current fees must be paid prior
to the event. Current school fees must be paid in full to attend
prom.
All fees must be clear to participate in
graduation. The deadline for paying fees
for graduating seniors is May 30, 2014. NO students are allowed to visit the
fee office during instructional time. Passes
from instructors will NOT be
accepted. The fee office hours have been
listed below for your convenience. If
you have any questions, please contact the fee office at (803) 699-3500 ext.
69054.
2nd Semester Exam Schedule & EOC Testing Dates
** Please notice date change for the EOC testing dates as follows:
5/19/14-English I (AM Group & PM Group) - 1st/2nd & 5th/6th5/20/14- Algebra I -- during 3rd/4th5/21/14-Biology I -- during 5th/6th5/22/14-U.S.History -- during 6th/7th
Click here for the 2nd semester exam schedule.
Viking Sports Wrap
Girls Soccer: Spring Valley 2, RNE 0
Girls Soccer
Goals: SV Kathryn Lenti, Angie Downs
Goalies: SV - Kristina Woodford, Kaitlyn Brown. RNE - Makenna Christensen
Records: SV 10-5, 6-3 RNE 9-8, 1-7
The girls soccer team defeated RNE Friday night by a score of 2-0. Kat Lenti scored a beautiful second half header off of an Annie Frame cross to break a scoreless tie, and Angie Downs added the second goal to seal the game. The next game is Tuesday at RNE (due to a rainout) at 5:30pm.
Varsity Baseball Team Celebrates Senior Night
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| Pictures courtesy of iOntheValley reporter Stacey Baker |
The Spring Valley varsity baseball team took the opportunity to honor its five seniors during a Senior Night celebration on April 23rd. The athletes presented their mothers with flowers and their dads with baseballs with the players name. Pictured L to R: Hunter Purvis (parents Billy and Melissa Purvis), Andrew Hobensack (parents Jim and Chris Hobensack), Eric Laughead (parents Scott and Sue Laughead), David Hodge (parents John and Sharon Hodge), and Andrew Boyle (parents Barry and Cheryl Boyle).
A Workshop For Senior Girls
All senior girls are invited to participate in a workshop during lunch on Wednesday, April 30th in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness month. The workshop is sponsored by the Care Crew and will be presented by Alexis Stratton of Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands. The goal is to educate young women about how they can protect themselves and others from becoming a victim of sexual assault. Permission forms can be picked up in counseling and must be received by Ms. Finnell no later than Wednesday morning at 9:30. Free pizza will be provided to participants! For more information, please contact Stephanie Finnell at sfinnell@richland2.org. Click here for flyer.
Job Opportunities For Students
Art Career Field Study
Spring Valley Career Center is planning an Art Field Study to the Midlands Technical College Harbison Theatre and the Tapps Art Gallery on May 6, 2014. Students that are interested in the following careers should consider participating in this event: Drama (actors, directors, set-design), Visual Art, Music and Business Operations. We will take 45 students on a first come first serve basis. Please sign-up with Mrs. Ashworth in the Career Information Center (Guidance Dept.). Each student will be given a parent permission form when they sign-up to have signed by Friday, May 2nd. Also, students will need to bring money for lunch. We will stop at a fast food restaurant between tours.
Scholarships Still Available for Seniors
The following scholarships are still available: Dr. Sarah Sanchez Scholarship and the Richland School District
Viking Soccer $5 Car Wash - Saturday - April 26th
We do the washing - You do the driving. Get a "hand washed" car wash for only $5. Support the Viking soccer car wash on April 26 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at AutoZone, 9860 Two Notch Road. All proceeds benefit the Viking soccer program.
Spring Valley AFJROTC Wins 2014 State Top Gun Drill Championship
Few honors can compare with being State Champions; the Vikings defeated 17 South Carolina Army, Marine, Navy and Air Force High Schools throughout the State to claim this top honor. Spring Valley High School claimed the prestigious 2014 Governor’s Trophy for the best ALL-SERVICES JROTC unit in the State.
The “can-do” attitude reflects the great pride each cadet had shown in themselves and our state and national award winning program here at Spring Valley High School.
In winning the overall best All-Services Drill Team in the State, they brought home a total of nine (9) event trophies. Chief Master Sergeant ® Perry Langston is the Instructor Coach and Major Frank Ward ® is the detachment commander.
The following cadets are “State Champions”:
Armed
Team Vikings 1
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Unarmed
Team Vikings 2
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Brownlee, Justin,
C/Maj. Commander
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Green, Breanda, C/Maj. Dup
Commander
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Henshaw, Philip, C/Maj. Dup
Commander
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BensVega, Carly, C/Colonel
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Buck, Marcus, C/CMSGT Dup
Commander
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Bryant, Zilcia
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Anderson, Christian
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Chacon-Castro, Brenda
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Brewton, Jamel
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Dalcoe-Gibson, Michael
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Bryant, Daryl
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Deneal, Crystal
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Glover, Jordan
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Kearn, Claudia
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Pettibone, John
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Lowe, Keirra
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Roberts, Dustin
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Morse, Kiara
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Soland Cloudy
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Patton, Ebony
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Wall, Israel
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Soland Cloudy
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Williams, Lawson
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Terry, Lanette
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Green, Breanda
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Young, Shaperria
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Murray, Alexis
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Tyler Frazier Invited to Coastal Carolina Football Spring Game
Tyler Frazier was invited to Coastal Carolina University Football Program's Junior Day and Spring Game on Saturday, April 12th. The half day visit included a session with Head Coach Joe Moglia and Tyler also participated in a position specific session with the defensive backs coach. The prospects also received an opportunity to watch the team's pre-game warm-up from the sidelines. This was a great experience for Tyler and he thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
Congratulations Rishishankar Suresh
Congratulations to Jeffrey Gregory
Mr. Jeffrey Gregory was recognized on Wednesday, April 9th, at the State Board of Education Meeting as one of the 2013 Finalists in the state of South Carolina for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The award recognizes those teachers who develop and implement a high-quality instructional
program that is informed by content knowledge and enhances student learning.
PAEMST
is the highest recognition a mathematics or science teacher may receive
for exemplary teaching in the United States. The National Science
Foundation administers PAEMST on the behalf of the White House Office of
Science and Technology Policy. Hats off to Jeffrey!
Moore Center Sports Physical- May 3, 2014
Midlands Technical College Announcement
Students that took the Midlands Tech Asset/Compass Assessment on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 will get their results back on Thursday, April 24th during lunch in the Guidance Department's conference room. Mr. Nicholas Ketaner will be available to discuss the results with the students at that time.
Should parents or students have any questions, they may contact Mrs. Ashworth in the Career Information Center via email at bashworth@richland2.org.
Rising Seniors Mark your Calendars for Senior Portraits
Attention Rising Seniors - Mark your calendars now for senior portraits. You will be receiving a package in the mail from Prestige Portraits (part of the LifeTouch company) with your appointment time. Pictures will be taken at Spring Valley High School Auditorium from June 23-26 with two make-up days on July 21-22.
Viking Sports Wrap
Boys Soccer - SV 1, Irmo 2 in Overtime Pks
JV Boys Soccer - SV 1, Irmo 0
Girls Soccer - Irmo 2, SV 0
JV Girls Soccer - SV 2, Irmo 0
Softball - SV 22, Irmo 2
Softball
Our Lady Vikings defeated the Irmo Yellow Jackets yesterday by a score of 22-2. The team had a total of 21 hits, with 6 members of the team having a multi-hit game: Anna Davis (4 for 5), Greer Killman (3 for 4), Brittany Evans (2 for 5), Ashley Evans (3 for 4), Breanna Martinez (3 for 4) and Sabrina Martinez (3 for 3). The team will travel to Hartsville this evening to take on the Red Foxes.
Richland Two Loves the Sparkleberry Fair! - Saturday, April 26
Richland Two will be a big part of the Sparkleberry Fair this year! You can find students, administrators and staff throughout the day involved in fun activities:
- Meet Superintendent Debbie Hamm at the Richland Two tent beginning at 1 p.m!
- All day – Vote for your favorite Richland Two teacher at the Richland two tent. The top vote getter wins $100!
- Watch principals compete in the cow milking contest at 12:20 p.m. at the main stage. Karen Beaman from Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary, Sean Bishton from Rice Creek Elementary, Kristen Eubanks from Bridge Creek Elementary and Alvera Butler from Keels Elementary will vie for the Best Cow Milker title. Westwood principal Ralph Schmidt will emcee the event.
- Students from Longleaf Middle, North Springs Elementary, Bookman Road Elementary, Summit Parkway Middle, Killian Elementary, Polo Road Elementary and Center for Inquiry will all perform during the fair.
- Share your favorite Lonnie B. Nelson memory for its 50th anniversary. Stop by the Richland Two tent and write down highlights of your school days.
Interested in Traveling to France for 14 Days?
It's a pleasure to announce that the preparations for our 2015 Journey to France are underway! This trip, which is open to all Spring Valley students, parents, and faculty, is going to be an incredible experience.
Click here to see the invitation to our first informational session next Monday, April 28, at 5:15 pm in the Spring Valley High School media center (on the first floor of the building).
We hope to see you there!
Viking Soccer $5 Car Wash - Saturday - April 26th
We do the washing - You do the driving. Get a "hand washed" car wash for only $5. Support the Viking soccer car wash on April 26 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at AutoZone, 9860 Two Notch Road. All proceeds benefit the Viking soccer program.
Viking Sports Wrap
Softball: SV 10, West Florence 2:
The softball team defeated West Florence last night, putting together a great team win. Anna Davis went the distance on the mound while also going 3 for 5 at the plate, hitting a triple, and 2 home runs. Other top performers for the Vikings were: Chloe Evans going 2 for 2, Ashley Evans 3 for 4, Greer Killman 2 for 5, and Brittany Evans 2 for 5. The girls will travel to Irmo today to participate in their Strikeout Cancer Night.
Congratulations to the High School National Finalists of the 2014 Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge
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| L to R: Jacob Cooney, Fritz Drescher, Luke Marazzo, Dr. Michelle Wyatt |
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| L to R: Dr. Michelle Wyatt, Khanh Fleshman, Sophia Tomatz, Seungmee Kim |
Two teams of Discovery freshmen were chosen as High School National Finalists in the 2014 Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, the premier national environmental sustainability competition for K-12 students. These teams were the only finalists from South Carolina! Spring Valley will receive a school banner, and each team member will receive a "green" prize package worth ~$50. Students completed their projects as part of the requirements for Discovery Science Seminar. Click here to view the National Finalists. Congratulations to these hard-working, creative students: Sophia Tomatz, Khanh Fleshman, Seungmee Kim, Frederick "Fritz" Drescher, Jacob Cooney, Luke Marazzo, and their teacher, Dr. Michelle Wyatt.
Congratulations Jenning Chen
Freshman Jenning Chen has qualified for 2014 United States of America Junior Math Olympiad (USAJMO). She is the only student from South Carolina to qualify for the USAJMO and one of the 230 in the nation. Click here for complete list. Way to go Jenning!
Congratulations to Linda Thomas
Senior Linda Thomas was named the 2014 Richland Library Teen Volunteer of the Year. This annual program recognizes the contributions of their exceptional team of volunteers who help with the daily work of the library, support their literacy and learning programs and assist them in providing great experiences for their customers and community members. Hats off to Linda!
Food Pantry Donations
Students in Mrs. Summers IBA classes collected canned goods and then designed new can labels using only the Microsoft Office Drawing Tools. The canned good items will be donated to the Richland School District Two Food Pantry. Wonderful way to sharpen students skills and donate to this worthy cause!
Jean Killey from MTC Visits Spring Valley
On Friday, April 11th, Mrs. Jean Killey from Midlands Technical College shared information with Mrs. Summers and Mrs. Wells accounting and marketing students about the Finance and Marketing Management programs offered through Midlands Technical College. Thank you to Mrs. Killey for your informative presentation.
2014-2015 Student Council Officers
2014-2015 Student Council Officers
Student Body OfficersPresident
Jzalynn Green
Vice President
Blythe Beaudoin
Senior Class Officers
President
Ford Tolar
Vice President
Hillary Reeves
Recording Secretary
Hector Luis Perez
Corresponding Secretary
Sheren Sobeih
Treasurer
Monet Chandler
Historian
Aditi Tailor
Parlimentarian
Serena Patel
Columbia College at Spring Valley on Thursday, May 1st
Columbia College will be at Spring Valley on Thursday, May 1st at 12:00 in the Commons. Students and parents can come by the College Information Center (CIC) to get more information or contact Mr. Abram Staten at 803-699-3500 ext. 69005 or astaten@richland2.org.
Class of 2014 Upcoming Senior Events
Class of 2014, this is your year! Below is information relating to senior activities. Mark your calendars for the following events, you don't want to miss your final activities as a Viking senior with your friends.
- Thursday, May 1 - Senior drive-in movie night - 7:30 pm
- Thursday, May 8 - Senior bowling at Royal Z - 6:30 to 8:30 - cost is $8 for shoes and 2 hours of bowling (must buy tickets in advance)
- Tuesday, May 13 - Senior "Battle of the Sexes" (classes night - girls vs guys)
- Thursday, May 22 - Senior banquet at the Lake House at Lake Carolina - tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance
Mimi Harding Wins Senior Artist Competition
Senior Mimi Harding won the South Carolina Flute Society's Senior Artist Competition held at North Greenville University on Saturday, April 12th. The two other finalists for this national event were from North Carolina & Ohio. Mimi will be the featured soloist with the SC Youth Philharmonic on May 4th at 3:30 PM. She plans to study music at the University of South Carolina next year. Bravo to Mimi!
Sanjay Ravindra Earns Perfect Score on SAT Reading
Congratulations to freshman Sanjay Ravindra for earning the highest possible score of 800 on the SAT reading section. Hats off to Sanjay!
Congratulations SV Girls' Lacrosse Region Champs
Congratulations to our Spring Valley Girls' Lacrosse Team for winning the Regional Championship! Seniors were recognized on March 25, 2014 at their last home game. The lacrosse team is coached by Kayla Guillerault, Devon Walter, and Lisa Walter. Way to go!
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| Seniors L to R: Mary Sheffield, Vanessa Walter, Jewel Malonza, and Rimel Mwamba |
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| Pictures courtesy of iOntheValley reporters Debbie Grooms & Shawn Coward |
Viking Sports Wrap
Softball - Blythewood 5, SV1
Girls Soccer - Blythewood 1, SV 0
Boys Soccer - Blythewood 3, SV 2
Girls Soccer - SV 3, RV 1
Boys Soccer - SV 3, RV 0
Softball
The softball team lost to a tough region foe yesterday 5-1. The girls battled hard the whole game, but weren’t able to pull out the win. Ashley Evans sparked a rally in the 5th inning by leading off with a double. She was later brought to the plate by a slap hit from Cierra Robinson. Bri Hill also contributed to our 6 hits, going 2-3 with a double. The girls travel to Ridge View on Thursday to take on the Blazers.
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