Cupcakes For Success

The Freshman Academy of Spring Valley presented its wildly successful  "Cupcakes for Success" program.  All freshmen had an opportunity to get a free cupcake if they made 77% or above in all their courses on their first quarter report card.  Well done Freshmen Class!

Superintendent Makes Good on Promise

Richland School District Two's Interim Superintendent, Dr. Debbie Hamm, visited Spring Valley in pajamas yesterday, fulfilling a promise she made earlier in the month to visit any school increasing its pledges to, or participation in, the district's annual United Way campaign. Spring Valley met the challenge thanks in part to the leadership of Dr. Lars Seiler, head of the school's campaign.  Thank you to all of the faculty and staff who donated this year.

Homeless Not Hopeless

Homeless Not Hopeless will be a powerful event featuring monologues from Richland Two students who have, or who are, experiencing homelessness. The funds will benefit the Richland Two Education Foundation and will provide emergency assistance to students and families throughout the district. This will be an evening filled with performances from our drama department, gospel choir, Homecoming Queen, Amina Gaines, as well as a special performance from one of our own co-workers. Join us Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00 PM in the Spring Valley Auditorium.  Tickets are $2.00.

Congratulations Coach John Jones

John Jones, Head Coach of Boys Track and Field, has been nominated by the SC High School League for the National Federation of High Schools' Boys Track and Field Coach of the Year. Coach Jones was recognized as State Coach of the Year this past July, and will now compete for national honors. Good luck Coach Jones!

Christian Miller Selected to Play in the Shrine Bowl

Senior defensive end Christian Miller has been selected to represent South Carolina in the Shrine Bowl game.  The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, in its 77th year, is one of the oldest high school football all-star games in the nation. The Shrine Bowl, which pits 40 of the best players from North Carolina against 40 of the best from South Carolina, will be played on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013 at Gibbs Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C.  Way to go Christian!

Viking Sports Wrap

Girls Tennis

Congratulations to the girl's tennis team for defeating Ashley Ridge Tuesday, October, 29th 4-3. Winning at singles for the Lady Vikings were Julia Learmonth, Cassidy Green, and Tanvi Mehta. Winning at #1 doubles to clinch the match were Julia Learmonth and Cassidy Green.  The girls advance in the post-season tournament and face a tough West Florence team in Florence on Thursday.

Girls Golf

Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th, the Lady Vikings girls golf team played in the State Championship 36 hole tournament which was held at Willow Creek Golf Course in Greer, SC.  There were 80 players representing 16 lower and upper state high school teams and 6 individuals.  Spring Valley started the 2nd day of the tournament in the 9th spot and finished with a team score of 719, placing 11th overall.  Lexington High School won their 9th State title with a record team score of 580, beating runner up, Spartanburg's team score of 635 by 55 strokes.  Individual winners were: Lexington's Lauren Stephenson (1st), Easley's Savannah Goodman (2nd), and Lugoff-Elgin's Kelli Murphy (3rd).  Low medalist for both days for Spring Valley was Juliana Sebastian with a 157.  Other players contributing to team low scores over the two days were: Bonnie Ayres (178), Kamryn Beaman (189), Mary Colvin Temple (197) and Ebony Bennett (200).

Clemson University's 41st Annual Declamation Contest

We are proud to announce that our students performed well Saturday at Clemson University's 41st Annual Declamation Contest. Congratulations to all our winners! 
Latin Awards (teacher: Cristian Ugro): Latin 1, 1^st place, Lauren Holtslander; Latin 2, 2^nd place, Lisa Qu; Latin 3, 2^nd place, Ighiwiyisi Omoigui.

Ighiwiyisi Omoigui, Lisa Qu, Lauren Holtslander

French Awards (teacher: Wendy Stephens): French 1, 1^st place, Zuania Fuentes-Bermudez, 3^rd place, Ciera Davis; French 2, 3^rd place, Joseph Ravan; French Native, 2^nd place, Rimel Mwamba.

Rimel Mwamba, Joseph Ravan, Zuania Fuentes-Bermudez, Ciera Davis