FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2025
Georgetown, SC – Georgetown County School District (GCSD) proudly recognized twenty students from across the district as recipients of the 2025 Dr. Celeste Pringle Turnaround Achievement Award during the May 6 Board of Education meeting.
Now in its second year, the Turnaround Achievement Award honors students who have demonstrated remarkable personal growth and perseverance. The award recognizes not only academic performance, but also significant improvements in attitude, behavior, and attendance. Students selected for this honor have exhibited a strong commitment to getting back on track and achieving success in their educational journey.
“The Dr. Celeste Pringle Turnaround Achievement Award celebrates the resilience and determination of students who have made positive changes in their lives,” said Dr. Bethany A. Giles, Superintendent of Georgetown County School District. “These students have not only improved academically but have also become role models within their schools.”
To be eligible for the award, students must be in good standing in academics, attendance, and behavior for the current school year. This includes passing all courses, having no suspendable offenses, and maintaining regular school attendance.
The 2025 recipients are:
Donte’ Smith – Andrews Elementary School
Robin Lea Carey – Andrews High School
Tedrick Haiden-Maxwell Reid – Brown’s Ferry Elementary School for the Creative and Performing Arts
Anton Conyers – Carvers Bay Early College & Career High School
Alicia Henderson – Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy
Drew Weigel – Coastal Montessori Charter School
Qua’Shaun Morant – Georgetown County Adult Education
Destiny Terriyonna Grayson – Georgetown High School
Miriam Reed – Georgetown Middle School
Emmanuel Hernandez Santiago – Kensington Elementary School
Brandon Carter Brown – Maryville Elementary School
Ava Hurdle – McDonald Elementary School
Ja’Niyah Cumbee – Plantersville Elementary Digital Immersion School
Javier Pittman – Pleasant Hill Elementary STREAM Academy
Kenneth McKnight – Rosemary Middle School
Adalynn Lambert – Sampit Elementary School
Javier Montana Clark – Waccamaw Elementary School
Rashad Blocker – Waccamaw High School
Kelisa Rutledge – Waccamaw Intermediate School
Olivia Wolfard – Waccamaw Middle School
GCSD commends these students for their outstanding effort and dedication. Their achievements reflect the strength of character and determination that define the spirit of our school communities.