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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Mayor congratulates Howe Hall for top honors

by Nikki Gaskins Campbell

Open letter from Moncks Corner Mayor Bill Peagler:

I was very honored to be invited by Christopher D. Swetckie, M.Ed., Principal of Howe Hall Arts Infused Magnet

Pictured: Howe Hall AIMS
Pictured: Howe Hall AIMS

School (AIMS) and his staff to attend a March 26th Assembly in Goose Creek. Each spring since 1978, the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has recognized a few schools which offer excellent instruction and outstanding leaders, along with strong family and community involvement and a supportive business community. Howe Hall was recognized as finishing second in the category (Specials Schools) out of the pool of applicants that were named finalists for the 2014 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards.

The SCASA presents the awards each year to schools which offer the best in innovative, effective educational

Mayor William Peagler III
Mayor William Peagler III

programs. The Palmetto’s Finest Award is celebrating its 36th years and is one of the most coveted and respected awards among educators. Last fall, 17 South Carolina schools submitted a 20-page application and received an onsite examination visit by a review committee. The 9 finalists had a second onsite evaluation. The finalists schools gathered in their schools on Monday, March 26th to learn which have won the top honors. SCETV streamed the announcement live to each of the finalist schools.

Congratulations to the Berkeley County School Board, Dr. Rodney Thompson, District Staff, Christopher D. Swetckie, the teachers, students, parents and community supporters of Howe Hall School. I am very pleased Berkeley County School District was recognized as having one of the most outstanding and innovative schools in South Carolina. This recognition represents the many excellent school communities we have serving Berkeley County and the outstanding job that is being done to educate our youth.

Sincerely,

William W. Peagler III

Mayor

Carolina Avenue

Moncks Corner, SC

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