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The Post and Courier Pee Dee held the Academic Achievers of the Year awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding academic performances from local high school seniors. Elizabeth Mims and Messiah Brayboy-Singletary received top honors, each awarded a scholarship of $2,500. This event, open to public and private high schools in the Florence and Darlington counties, highlights students’ achievements and encourages academic excellence among youth in the community.
Florence – The Post and Courier Pee Dee’s Academic Achievers of the Year awards ceremony was held on May 15, 2025, celebrating the top academic performers from local schools. Elizabeth Mims, a senior at Hannah-Pamplico High School, was honored as the female Academic Achiever of the Year, while Messiah Brayboy-Singletary, a senior at Lake City High School, received the title of male Academic Achiever of the Year. Both students were recognized for their outstanding academic performances and contributions to their schools and communities.
Each award recipient received a scholarship of $2,500 and was presented with plaques during a special dinner organized for the event. The nominations for these awards were open to public and private high schools in the Florence and Darlington counties, with each school allowed to nominate two seniors every month based on their academic achievements and leadership qualities.
To qualify for the awards, students were required to maintain excellent grade-point averages and demonstrate involvement in various school and community activities. This comprehensive criteria ensured that the honored students exemplified both academic excellence and leadership.
Elizabeth Mims was the March winner of the student of the month program, with her recognition as the Academic Achiever of the Year serving as a reflection of her hard work and commitment. Mims plans to further her education at the University of South Carolina, where she intends to study exercise science. She aims to become a physical therapist, a career inspired by her family’s background in healthcare. Mims’ gratitude for the scholarship reflects her hopes of easing the financial burden of her future studies.
Messiah Brayboy-Singletary, recognized in October as a student of the month, expressed ambitions of majoring in sports media at the University of South Carolina. His interest in becoming a sports broadcaster has developed during his high school years, fueled by a love for writing and reading, as well as a growing passion for sports. Brayboy-Singletary credits his coaches and peers for their positive influence, which helped shape his educational journey.
The Academic Achievers of the Year awards not only highlight individual student accomplishments but also serve as an important reminder of the impact that academic dedication can have on future opportunities. The ceremony underlines the importance of recognizing the hard work of students who strive for excellence in their academic pursuits alongside their extracurricular commitments. This celebration of achievement aims to encourage peers to pursue their academic goals with the same vigor.
With the annual recognition of exceptional students in the community, the awards highlight the significance of educational engagement among youth in Florence and Darlington counties. By fostering an environment that rewards academic excellence and leadership, local schools contribute to cultivating the next generation of leaders in various fields.
The celebration of Mims and Brayboy-Singletary serves as a motivational factor for other students and reinforces the values of hard work, commitment, and the pursuit of higher education. The initiatives behind the Academic Achievers of the Year further solidify a culture of academic excellence in the region, thus benefiting the broader community.
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- Wikipedia: Scholarship
- Google Search: Academic Excellence
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Education
- Google News: Education Awards
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