Waccamaw High School

Booster Bash is almost here—grab your tickets for an afternoon of food, music, and fun! Thank you for your support of WHS athletics!

Due to the pep rally scheduled for Friday (1/30), we need to adjust the Tribe Time schedule for next week.

*There will be NO ACT Advisory on Monday.

*The first ACT Advisory of the semester will now take place on Monday, February 2.

Please see the updated Tribe Time schedule and review the Mid-Day Pep Rally bell schedule for Friday (1/30).

Booster Bash
Location: Hanser House
Purpose: To support WHS Athletics
Date & Time: Saturday, Feb 7, 1:00–3:00pm

Included with Ticket:
Oyster roast
Two drink tickets
50/50 raffle, silent auction, live music, food, and fun.

Ticket Pricing:
Individual Tickets: $50
Couples Tickets: $75

How to Purchase: Scan the QR code and add your name and phone number. Tickets will be held at the gate.

Booster Bash Sponsors: GKCU, Hanser House, Harmon & Felts, PI Lumber, Peace Sotheby’s

Mrs. Villeran's Freshman Academy Seminar Class is excited to share that their Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Impact Project will support the Saint Frances Animal Center right here in Georgetown. Their campaign, “Paws for a Cause: Kindness Unleashed,” aims to gather much-needed pet supplies and raise awareness for animals in need.

We’re inviting the entire Warrior community to join in by donating items such as:

• Pedigree dog kibble

• Pedigree puppy food (wet or dry)

• Purina Cat Chow

• Purina Kitten Chow

• Paper towels

• Non-clumping cat litter

• Liquid laundry detergent

• KMR kitten milk replacement

• Dawn (blue) dish soap

We are collecting supplies the week before & the week after Thanksgiving Break.

Thank you for helping us make a difference — one paw at a time! 🐾
Your support strengthens our students’ leadership skills and shows the power of kindness in action.

Waccamaw High Earns “Excellent” on State Report Card

The South Carolina Department of Education has released the 2024–2025 School Report Cards, and Waccamaw High School earned an overall rating of Excellent — the highest performance level possible.

This rating means Waccamaw High “substantially exceeds the criteria to ensure all students meet the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate."

Highlights from the 2024–2025 Report:
* **Overall Rating:** Excellent
* **Graduation Rate:** Excellent
* **College and Career Readiness:** Excellent
* **Student Success:** Excellent

Waccamaw High continues to provide students with strong academic and extracurricular opportunities, including **15 Advanced Placement courses, 9 PACE college classes, and multiple Project Lead the Way programs** in engineering and computer science.

The school’s extracurricular achievements include **state recognition in athletics, chorus, and band**, reflecting the commitment of students and staff across all areas of learning and performance.

The entire community should take pride in this accomplishment. It takes a village . . .

**View the full Waccamaw High School Report Card:**
https://screportcards.com/overview/?q=eT0yMDI1JnQ9SCZzaWQ9MjIwMTAyNQ

Help Support Our Future Teachers!

Waccamaw High is raising money for scholarships for graduating seniors who plan to become teachers — through the GCSD Teacher Forum.
Here’s how you can help:
• Stop by the WHS Front Office
• Choose an envelope with the dollar amount you’d like to give
• Turn it in to Ms. Sargent or Mrs. Stewart
• Keep the envelope and enjoy the thank-you gift inside!

This fundraiser leads up to the GCSD Teacher Forum’s “Relay for Education” event on Saturday, November 8, from 11 AM–2 PM at Georgetown High School. This community celebration supports scholarships for future teachers and brings together GCSD employees, students, and families for a fun day of walking laps, school pride, and celebrating education!

Stop by the school and make a donation if you can.

Help us keep our schools great by funding the next generation of teachers!

🏆 WINDTALKERS WIN SPEECH CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏆

Waccamaw High School Speech Team Takes Top Honors at the Laird Lewis Invitational

Teams from across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts gathered at Myers Park High School on October 23–24 for the annual Laird Lewis Invitational.

The Waccamaw Windtalkers soared to victory, earning the Top Sweepstakes Award in Speech! (South Carolina swept the top three spots — with Bob Jones and Eastside High placing 2nd and 3rd.)

🌟 Individual Award Winners

Dominic Yanez: 🥇 1st Place, Humorous Interpretation — National Qualifying Leg!
Emerald Roberts: 🥈 2nd Place, Dramatic Interpretation
Lillian Daub: 4th Place, Extemporaneous Speaking
Jack Hopkins: 🥉 3rd Place, Impromptu Speaking
Jacob Wilkins: 🥉 3rd Place, Extemporaneous Speaking — National Qualifying Leg!; 5th Place, Impromptu Speaking
Ada Allen: 4th Place, Program Oral Interpretation; 5th Place, Declamation
Riley Jansky: 4th Place, Dramatic Interpretation
Gia Nicastro: 🥉 3rd Place, Program Oral Interpretation; 5th Place, Interpretation of Children’s Literature
Olivia DeOliveira: 🥈 2nd Place, Novice Reading; 6th Place, Declamation
Rousas Beresford: 6th Place, Novice Reading
SaxiJazz Butler: 4th Place, Interpretation of Children’s Literature; 5th Place, Novice Reading

Rounding out the Windtalkers team: Presleigh Boan, Jackson Bowen, Lorelei Brooks, and Ansley Collis.

Special thanks to our bus driver Allen Anderson and to our dedicated judges Jack Kay (alumni), Bill Hopkins, Jason Boan, Derek Rollins (alumni), and Baby-Lace Butler.

The Windtalkers are proudly coached by Ree Lawson and Assistant Coach Tiffany Nicastro.