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Education
BJU Names New Dean of Students
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- By BJU Press Release
Bob Jones University announced today the appointment of Dr. Eric Newton as Dean of Students. Reporting to Dr. Gary Weier, Vice President for Administration, Dr. Newton replaces Dr. Jim Berg who held the position for 29 years.
Dr. Newton graduated from BJU in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He continued his education at BJU and received a Master of Divinity degree in Theology in 2003 and a PhD in Theology in 2010. His service at BJU began in 2001 as a graduate assistant in the history department. He then traveled for a year as a BJU ministry team leader. He has served as the assistant dean of students for three years.
Six High School Seniors Named Greenville County Students of the Year
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- By Press Release
Each spring, Greenville County Schools names Students of Year — the senior or seniors with the highest SAT score or highest ACT score. This year, six students received the prestigious title.
Hannah Chen from Riverside High and Valedictorian Natasha Deshpande from Mauldin High scored a perfect 2400 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Irina Danescu and Amy Li from Riverside High, and MingZhe Lin and Valedictorian Angela Luo from Southside High Academy scored 35 out of a possible 36 points on the American College Test (ACT) to be named Students of the Year.
PTA Says PFOX Families Not Welcome at PTA Convention
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- By Christian Newswire
PTA President Chuck Saylors rejects pro-family organization’s request to exhibit at PTA Convention
CHICAGO – Charles ('Chuck') Saylors, hailed as the first male president of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA), has rejected a pro-family organization's request to exhibit at the national PTA convention. Although the PTA allows gay rights groups to exhibit, Saylors rejected the exhibit application of Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX).
PFOX is a family organization that educates the public on the message of hope and support for students, families and educators affected by homosexuality, gender confusion, and school bullying.
Dr. Phinnize Fisher Named 2011 SC Superintendent of Year by Peers
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- By Press Release
Greenville County School Superintendent Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher has been named 2011South Carolina Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. Next year she will compete for National Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Fisher joined the District in 1996 as Assistant Superintendent with more than 20 years experience beginning in the classroom. She was named Superintendent of the largest District in the state in 2004. Selection of the National Superintendent of the Year is based on leadership for learning, communication skills, professionalism and community involvement.
Turner Awarded Scholarship By North Greenville University
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- By NGU Press Release
Tigerville, SC - Sarah Turner, a current senior at Wade Hampton High School, has been awarded the Crusader Fellow Scholarship by North Greenville University. She was chosen to compete for the scholarship on the basis of her academic achievement and school, church, and community involvement. Turner attended the scholarship competition on February 18, 2010, and interviewed during Scholarship Interview Day at North Greenville University. She is one of only 20 recipients.
Bob Jones University Alumni Distinguished Servant Award
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- By BJU Press Release
Dr. Bob Jones III was awarded the 2010 Distinguished Servant Award by the Alumni Association Executive Committee for over 50 years of dedicated service to BJU, the community, the state and the nation.
Dr. Jones received a bachelor of arts degree in 1959 and a master of arts degree in 1961, both in interpretative speech from BJU. He served in numerous capacities at the University, including that of speech teacher, assistant dean of men, assistant to the president, and vice president. He was appointed president in 1971.
BJU Alumnus of the Year Award
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- By BJU Press Release
Anne Slessor Dreisbach of Greenville was awarded the 2010 Alumnus of the Year award by Bob Jones University. The award is given in recognition of outstanding accomplishments, Christian leadership, devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ, and loyalty to the principles of Bob Jones University.
- Superintendent Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Awarded Contract Extension
- Eighth Annual Abbeville Scholar’s Conference
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- Gravely Named 2010 Miss NGU
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- High School Enrollment Drops in Greenville Schools
- Kelly Nalley Selected 2009-2010 Teacher of the Year
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