Miss Blue Velvet 2012 Crowned

Scout Haselden was recently crowned Miss Blue Velvet 2012.  She was also crowned the winner of the talent portion of the competition.  The brunette sophomore sang her way to the title with her own rendition of Adele’s popular song, “Someone Like You.”  The contestants competed in evening gown, talent and interview categories. 

Lady Jackets Open With A Win

The Lady Jackets opened their season at home on March 7^th hosting the St. James Sharks.  Aynor won the game 3-2 and Shelby Culler, pictured, was the winning pitcher.  The Lady Jackets finished the 2011 campaign as runners-up in the region and had a strong showing in the state playoffs.  The team hopes to build on their success from last year and challenge for the VIII-AA Region title in 2012.

AHS Art Student Competes for Scholarship

 Chelsea Dial, a senior at AHS, is competing for a $2000 scholarship from the Franklin G. Burroughs - Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum of Myrtle Beach this week. We wish Chelsea the best of luck! Go Big Blue!

Desktop Publishing and Business Applications Classes Enhance Presentations through Digital Imaging Editing

Aynor High students in Mr. Dean Johnson’s Desktop Publishing and Integrated Business Applications classes are learning the value of image editing software applications.  Such programs as G.I.M.P ( a free program) and Photoshop allow students to learn the tools that allow standard images to be manipulated and enhanced.  With enhanced imagery, multimedia presentations and projects can be significantly improved in order to engage viewers, audiences and participants.  From brochures, flyers, newsletters and Power Point presentations to video and web-based projects, students learn the value of aesthetic appeal, engagement strategies and successful marketing.

AHS Teachers Are Blogging

A group of AHS teachers recently participated in a staff development designed around building a classroom blog for engaging their students. The basics of what a blog is and ideas about how to use one in the classroom were shared. Teachers were also given sample blog assignments they could incorporate in their class.