Southern hospitality draws principal to Cardinal Newman
By John Dixon Cub@TheColumbiaStar.com
     When Jacqualine Kasprowski decided it was time to relocate, she interviewed many places including Chicago, Illinois; Providence, Rhode Island; and Columbia. Her decision was pretty much made as soon as she stepped into Cardinal Newman. She was struck by the warm welcoming sense of community and th
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Classical saxophonist heads to Governor's School for the Arts
By Rachel Haynie
     Freeman Hamilton is an 11th grader who was home schooled the last two years, in part to afford him time to develop his musical talents. In April, he learned he had been accepted to the Governor's School for the Arts.
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Scout leader congratulates Eagle Scout
     Scoutmaster Jeff Bloom (r) is proud of Dallas Jackson who is the newest Eagle Scout in Troop 397 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Dallas passed his Eagle Board of Review in April. His Court of Honor was held at Calvary Baptist church August 26, 2006. Dallas is the son of Donnie and Teresa Jackson.
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Students remember Shandon School
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com Anne Hensley Hoyt responds to story on Shandon/Schneider School:
     Thanks for all your interesting features, especially the ones on Shandon/Schneider School. I attended Shandon School from 1933 to 1939.I lived four blocks away and all who were near got together and walked to and from school. Sometimes we stopped on our way home under a chinaberry tree to have a pic
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Mathias Dingman wins gold in Varna
     Mathias Dingman won a gold medal in the Varna International Ballet competition last month. He then flew to Japan to guest dance. He re-cently left for his first professional job with the Birmingham Royal Ballet in England.
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Glenforest School accepts four-legged furry student
By Cindy Thompson
     A four-month-old Saint Bernard puppy named Claire arrived for her first day at Glenforest School on August 21. Sporting a brand new, bright blue backpack, she fit right in among the students at the school in West Columbia. And, of course, the students made her feel welcome right away with hugs and g
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Richland Two offers adult education
Contributed by Richland School District Two
     The Adult Education Program of Richland School District 2 is enrolling for the 2006-07 school year. Classes begin Tuesday, September 5. The Rogers Center offers classes for students to complete their high school diploma requirements, to prepare for the GED test, to learn English as a Second Langua
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Letter to the editor
Where was the first Mrs. Sloan's Dancing School?
     I have enjoyed the articles on Mrs. Sloan's Dancing School. I, too, attended the school. Being a shy boy, I dreaded going at first, but my mother made me go. I always enjoyed it once I got there. Later on I did not have to be forced to go.
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