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Academics
Junior and R2i2 student, Faith Aiken, was awarded the 2021 SC Affiliate Regional winner of the NCWIT( National Center for Women & Information Technology) Aspirations in Computing Awards.
Senior & Scholars Academy Magnet student, Emilei Addington, has been named a candidate for the US Presidential Scholars Program.
Student-2-Student Leadership Team members, Justyn Colon-Rodriguez, Jaden Graham-Martin, Naomi Hurst, & Le-Daviah Terry, were selected for Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program.
Senior and Scholars Academy Magnet student, Tyler Gadson, participated in the Caravan of Love in support of South Carolina passing a hate crime bill.
Charlene Cox, 2021-2020 Teacher of the Year
Junior and Scholars Academy Magnet student, Jada Broome, participated in NASA's 2020 Name the Mars Rover Contest. Her name "Amica" was one of the 155 that was designated as a semi-finalist.
Columbia Urban League Young & Gifted Program honored __ Class of 2021 graduates in the following areas:
Career and Technology Education (CATE): Oluwaseyi Adelakun, Alani Boyd, Anna Jones, and Brian Myers.
Spotlight Award: Tyler Gadson
Arts: Jada Adams, Kamare' Gore, Jaden Graham-Martin, and Faith Quattlebaum.
Academics: Jada Adams, Jada Broome, Dezerai Byrd, Heaven Daniels, Callie Haddock, Sarah Hasan, Jocelyn Jacobs, Thalia Jacobs, Ikponmwosa Agho, Princess James , Daona Lemon, Brian Myers, A'naiyah Sanders, Faith Quattlebaum, and Jynaia Thomas.
Athletics: Jordan Smith, Laila Acox, Tyler Dreher, Chanaya Carr, Tyler Rice, and Marissa Genwright.
Leadership: Nana Boateng, Savannah Foxworth, Davin Moses, and Yazmine Latimore.
Ridge View High School, junior, Toluwanimi Ariyo earned 1st in Session at the State Junior Symposium of Humanities and Science.
Senior Sarah Hasan has been accepted as a Ron Brown Scholar Capstone Program, aka Captain.
Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law senior, Emilei Addington, was named the state semifinalist for the NASA Future Engineers Lunar Mission Essay Contest.
Seniors Grace Hardwick, Sarah-Emily Shephard, Yazmine Latimore passed Part 1 of their EMT Certification in Westwood High School Fire and Rescue program.
At the National History Day State Competition, Scholars Academy Magnet Sophomores, Ahmari Hunt, Sophia DeLancey, Tamea Chappelle, and Morgan Perry, placed 1st in Group Documentary. Emma Ishakov placed 1st in the Individual Documentary. Clementine Jordan and Jacynth Tucker placed 3rd (alternate) in Group Documentary. will be going to Nationals in June. Hunt, DeLancey, Chappelle, Perry, and Ishakov will attend Nationals in June. Jordan and Tucker are alternates.
Ridge View's 1st cohort of AVID Early College has earned an Honors distinction at the College level: with Honors - Jalen, Gamble, Benjamin Maco, Davin Moses, Bailey Scott, Isaiah Thompson, Andrew Traufler, and Chante' Williams. With High Honors - Princess James
National Technical Honor Society Inductees for 2021: Tiy'neseica' Adams, Sadera Sims, Skyler Moseley, Nyla Jackson, Savannah Foxworth, Laila Acox, Audiya Smalls, Traniah Neal, Annika Kirsch, Asiah Gadson, Javon Clark, Sierra Sumpter, Zachary Rinzel, Hari Kumar, Tondrae Garrett, Jynaia Thomas, A'Naiyah Sanders, Daona Lemon, Kymori Hunte, and Monet Etheredge.
National Hispanic Honors Society Inductees for 2021: Grayson Simmons, Ivy Boyd, Marianna Burgess, Melana Kucherina, Nia Donaldson, Selby Artis, Steve Sampson, and Tamara Munoz-Romero.
Senior Lacey Mueller is Ridge View's First TRIPLE CTE Completer in PLTW Biomedical Sciences ( PBS, HBS, MI, BI) , Health Science (HS 1, HS 2, Heath Science Clinicals) and Sports Medicine (Spt Med 1, Spt Med 2, Med Term/Health Prac Dual Credit).
Ridge View High School 2021 Premier Scholars: Jada Adams- President of the Scholars Academy Magnet of Business Law, Emilei Addington- Vice President of the National Honor Society, Alani Boyd- Palmetto Scholar, Alyssa Gonzalez- Dean's Scholarship, Sarah Hasan- Placed 1st in the 2020 State National History Day Group Performance Category, Princess James- Ridge View Varsity Volleyball Coach's Award, Anna Jones- National Finalist in National History Day Competition, Hair Kumar- Top Awards in HOSA Photography Competition & Eagle Scout, Andrea Mantor- Outstanding History Student in US Government, Brianna Trippany- National AP Scholar.
Ridge View High School Seniors Princess James and Sadera Sims received the Touchstone Energy Scholarship from Fairfield Electric Cooperative.
Ridge View High School has a total of $24,002,878 in Scholarships. This total includes the Hope, Life, Palmetto Fellows, and Athletic scholarships.
Ridge View High School Senior, Yazmine C. Latimore has been awared the Calvin "Chip" Jackson Scholarship.
4 members of the Ridge View Student2Student Leadership Team placed 3rd of the Fall 2020 Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Project. Jaden Graham-Martin, Naomi Hurst, Justyn Colon-Rodriguez, and Le'Davish Terry.
Ridge View High School Senior, Arrington Bookert, received the NAEOP Southeast Area Member Dependent Scholarship. Member is Bridget Bookert, CEOE.
Activities
Homecoming Winners: King Tyler Gadson, Queen Nyla Jackson, Prince John Wright, and Princess Katelyn Howard
Cominghome Winners: Princess Treasure Wallace, King Davion Everett, and Queen Laila Acox.
The Bowl Team wins their 2nd consecutive League Championship after playing in the league for only two years.
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members Kennedy Reynolds placed 1st in Nutrition and Toluwanimi Ariyo placed 2nd in Pathophysiology.
Student Council received awards for all of their projects that were submitted. Unity Day Video (Community Service) - 2nd place, Feel Good Friday (Recognition) - 2nd place in 4a/5a, and Senior Sunrise (Recreational Activities) - 1st place in 4A/5A.
Student Council named a SCASC Gold Honor Council and received the 2021 National Gold Council of Excellence award from the National Student Council.
Student Council members, DeAvion Holloway-Lane and Terrance Brevard elected District 4 Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively.
Student Council President Yazmine Latimore was inducted into the Terry McCoy Hall of Fame.
Senior Yazmine Latimore Student Body President interviewed South Carolina Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell about COVD, her career path & advice for students pursuing their pathway to purpose.
Ridge View's 2021 Prom King and Queen: Jordan Smith and Amauria Royster.
Arts
Alijah Norris (Bass Clarinet, 3rd Chair) and Morgan Whitelow (CB Clarinete, 1st Chair) were selected for the All-State Band.
31 Ridge View High School Band students qualified Regions Bands.
3 Ridge View High School Orchestra students made 2021 Midlands Region Orchestra: Emilei Addington, Thomas Kane, & James Watson
Ridge View High School Band received performance awards from the University of South Carolina Band Clinic & the South Carolina Music Educators Association.
Ridge View High School Band Director, Dustin King, was awarded the National Band Association's Citation of Excellence.
Athletics
Ridge View High School Senior Football Signing day took place February 3rd. Keaton Rogers- Benedict, Darrius Footes- Bluefield State, Naejaun Barber- South Carolina State, Jordan Smith- South Carolina State, & David Mitchell- Ellsworth CC.
Ridge View High School Sophomore Emma Iskhakov qualified for the 5A Upper State Championship.
2 Ridge View High School Volleyball athletes named All Region IV-5A, Amalia Martin and Laila Acox.
Ridge View High School Head Volleyball Coach Alexis Moses named Coach of the Year for Region IV-5A.
Laila Acox, Senior at Ridge View High School, named the @WLTX Player of the Week! She will also be continuing her education and basketball career at East Carolina University.
2 Ridge View High School Senior Athletes, Girls Soccer, signed scholarships to continue to be a Student -Athlete in college. Andrea Mantor signed with Bethel University and Chanaya Carr signed with Converse College.
Senior, Amiri Mason, Ridge View High School, will continue her education and Volleyball & Track and Field career at Columbia College.
Senior Tyler Rice, Ridge View High School, signed to play and continue his education at William & Mary University.
4 members of the Ridge View High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, Laila Acox, Mya Wasswa, Mariah Mitchem, and Lanasia Brown named 5A Region IV All Region Team.
Ridge View High School Senior Laila Acox selected as the 5A Region IV Player of the Year.
Ridge View High School Senior Laila Acox accepted into the 1,000 points and 1,000 rebound club.
Ridge View High School Senior Nyla Jackson, sign with Columbia College to continue her education and basketball career.
3 members of Ridge View High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team, Jaylon Jeter, Tyler Rice, and DaVeon Thomas were selected for the Region III 5A All -Region Team.
Ridge View High School senior, Laila Acox named Class 5A Co-Player of the Year and 5A Region IV Player of the Year.
Ridge View High School sophomore, Gregory "GG" Jackson named Region III 5A Player of the Year
Michael McQueen was selected for Wrestling North-South All-Star Selection.
Ridge View High School Senior, Joseph Williams signed with William Peace University to continue his education and swim career.
Ridge View Seniors, Laila Acox, Tyler Rice, and Daveon Thomas were selected for the North-South All-Star Game.
Senior Joseph Williams and Junior Ashley Hubbard competed in the SCHSL 5A State Swimming Championship meet.
Ridge View High School Senior DaVeon Thomas has signed with Queen College to continue his education and basketball career.
Ridge View High School Senior Mariah Mitchem has signed with Coker University to continue her education, basketball, and Track & Field career.
Ridge View High School Senior Mya Wasswa signed with Coker University to continue her education and basketball career.
Ridge View High School Head Boys Basketball Coach, Yerrick Stoneman, named SCACA Boys Basketball Coach of the Year.
1 member of the Ridge View Boy's Soccer team were selected for North/South Team: Darius Wallace
2 members of the Ridge View Boy's Soccer team were selected for the All-Region team: Nassio Charles, and Gavin Chestnut.
1 member of the Ridge View Boy's Golf team, Brent Wilson, is playing for 5A Upper State and also playing to qualify for State.
3 members of Ridge View's Boys Soccer Team signed to play soccer at the Next Level: Darius Witherspoon- USC Union, Alex Vinalay- USC Union, and Darius Wallace- Lander University.
Ridge View High School Senior Jaylon Jeter has signed with CIU to continue his education and career in basketball.
4 members of the Ridge View Track & Field team: Dania Staley, Rakyra Jenkins, Asiah Gadson, and Mariah Mitchem punched a ticket to compete in the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Orgeon.
Ridge View Track & Field 5A State Runners: Amiri Mason, Dania Staley, Jakeyia Martin-Maybin, Mariah Mitchem, D'Asia Thomas, Rakyra Jenkins, and Asiah Gadson.
Alumni
Class of 2020 graduates, Kaleb Phelps & Brandon Jackson, received the Association of Educational Office Professionals scholarship from Richland County.
Ridge View Alumni, Otiana Thompson, won the 2020 State Farm Black College Quiz .
Ridge View High School Alumni, Matthew Smith, has become a Columbia Fire Department Probationary Firefighter.
Ridge View High School Alumni, Malcolm Wilson played for the Georgetown University Men's Basketball in the Big East Championship.
Ridge View Alumni, Chaz Bear, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Dance Recording for his song "The Difference."
Ridge View Alumni Jacob Fink, received a scholarship from USC Sumter and is currently the #1 or #2 player.
Ridge View Alumni Nashayla Warren committed to Converse College to continue her education and Track and Field career.
Ridge View Alumni Ananda Waiters committed to Johnson C. Smith University to continue her education and Track and Field career.
Ridge View Alumni Destiny Thomas signed with Newberry College to Cheer. They recently placed 1st at CANAM Nationals and 3rd place at the NCA Nationals.
Ridge View High School had 5 Alumni students who recently received awards for Service and Excellence from UofSC's School of Visual Art & Design. Sophie Angela Service of Art Education, Jahnna Blyden Service in the Undergraduate program, Nicholas Brutto Service in the Graduate Program, Joshua Robinson Photography, and Sam Spina Distinguished Alumni.
Ridge View Alumni Walyn Napper, Dodge City Conquistadors Men's Basketball, has been named to the KJCCC All-Region VI First Team.
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