Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Samuel, Hickman and Alexander honored by FRAA at Timmonsville High School



The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) recently recognized three outstanding seniors Timmonsville High School.  Each year since 1997, FRAA has awarded the Excellence in Arts Education Awards to graduates from all over Florence County.  This tradition was continued in Timmonsville on May 24th  as Sebastian Samuel, Niesha Hickman and Tiffany Alexander were honored. 

Niesha Hickman was honored for outstanding achievement in chorus. Tiffany Alexander was presented with the award for being the top graduating senior in LCHS’s visual arts program.  Sebastian Samuel received the honor of top graduate in band.

Graduating seniors from each of the seven public high school in Florence County are eligible for the Excellence in Arts Education Awards.  Nominations are made by arts teachers and are based on academic achievement and performance, as well as involvement in school and community-based arts acitivities and performances.  

The Honda of South Carolina Excellence In Arts Education Awards are part of a broader FRAA Student Recognition Program that includes the Betty Ann Darby Scholarships, two merit awards presented annaully to Florence County graduating seniors who will be pursuing advanced academic or professional degrees with majors in an arts discipline or in arts education. 

For more information about the Excellence in Arts Education Awards, Betty Ann Darby Scholarship Program or other Florence Regional Arts Alliance initiatives, contact Bruce Douglas at peedeearts@gmail.com.  

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