Catholic students win state spelling bee, poster contests
Written by Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Micellany Thursday, 04 March 2010 09:03

Montes takes first place in spelling bee
KINGSTREE—Spelling can be a tricky business, with all the silent letters, vowels that mimic another vowel’s sound, and exceptions to every rule.
But Angela Montes and Anthony Alber did not let that stop them during a state spelling bee held by the S.C. Independent School Association. The students claimed first and second prize, respectively, for the sixth grade.
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St. John the Beloved Church holds Lenten program for students
Written by Kelly Bozard Thursday, 04 March 2010 08:59
SUMMERVILLE—Prayer, fasting and giving are a regular part of Lent. But after a faith formation program at St. John the Beloved Church, children added learning to that list.Sister Maryjane Golden, a Sister of St. Mary of Namur, is director of religious education at the Summerville parish. She led a program for children, including Summerville Catholic School students, in grades K-4 through five to teach them what Lent means. The students visited five stations, each with a different lesson taught by a parent volunteer.
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Editor's note: Natalie Rogers was selected as the winner of the essay contest, “What St. Mary’s Means to Me,” at the Greenville Catholic school. The contest has been incorporated into the National Catholic Schools Week for over 20 years.
ANDERSON—A long-time dream is coming true for all those involved with St. Joseph School.


