South Carolina Virtual Charter School

December 2016 Newsletter

Issue 3, 2016-2017

In This Issue
Student of the Month
Most Improved Stu-

dent of the Month

Nominees for Student

of the Month
Nominees for Most

Improved Student of
the Month
Club Information
Student Spotlight

*Seth Massingale
Teacher Spotlight

*Donnette Baumann

South Carolina Virtual

Charter School
is proud to recognize
two students monthly
for attaining Student of
the Month status: one
student for overall Student of the Month and
one for Most Improved
Student. SCVCS
teachers and advisors
recommend students
for this honor.
Each month we will
have various prizes for
our winners! This month
we will be sending out
an SCVCS t-shirt to
each of our winners.

Congratulations to all
of our nominees and
winners!

Congratulations!
Most Improved Student of the Month:

Destiny B.
Destiny is a very hard worker and pushes herself to
make sure her assignments are turned in correctly
and with perfection. She challenges herself with
the Chemistry content and spends endless hours
working in her units to make sure she understands
the lessons in their entirety. Destiny always turns in

Congratulations!

exemplary work and is very punctual when turning

Student of the Month:

in her assignments. During Hurricane Matthew,

Christopher Y.

Destiny was not able to complete her assignments

due to no electricity. Destiny did not let this stop

Christopher has done a great job this semester

her efforts to keep up her excellent grade in

in Algebra 2 Block. This course moves at a fast

Chemistry because right after her electricity was

pace. Christopher keeps up with his lessons

turned back on, Destiny worked effortlessly to en-

always submitting his work on time. His hard

sure she got all her assignments caught up in

work and dedication are reflected in his

Chemistry. She is a spectacular student and a joy

grades. He will finish this course at the end of

to teach. Her enthusiastic passion for learning

the semester, and I wish him the best in his

makes my love for teaching a dream come true

studies second semester. Keep up the good

and I commend you on the wonderful attributes

work!

that you have added to our Chemistry class.

-Ms. Carroll

-Ms. Hatcher

SCVCS t-shirts are now available!

They are $10 (cash only) and may be
purchased at social outings in
Beaufort, Columbia, Charleston,
Greenville and Myrtle Beach.

Student of the Month Nominees

Teacher:
Forrest
Brewer
D'Annunzio
Miller
Waters
DeWalk
Ray
Richardson
Smoak
Genco
Folks
Blankenship
Durner
Chambers
Whitehead
Lauricella
Yon
Connell
Witbeck
Boykin
Nyland
Connell
Jolly
Renfroe
Patterson
Surratt
Sherbert
Cullop
Morris
Walker
Capone
Haynes
Bailey
Pennington
Morris
McMahon
White
Whitehead
Wilt
Blankenship
Hatcher
Witbeck
Benton
Smith
Brown
Smith
Hylton
Howze
Clouse
Howze
Covert
Kendrick
Shuler
Hawkins
Brewer
Durner
Forrest
Steele
Team

Subject:
U.S. History
English IV
English 204
Advisor
Advisor
Physical Education
English 203
Health
English 303
Geometry Honors
Game Design
Developmental Algebra
US History
World History
Anatomy
Honors Biology
English 103
Computer Fundamentals
Family & Consumer Science
Economics
Hospitality & Tourism
Web Design
US History
English 203
Sports/Entertainment Marketing
Advisor
Geometry Tech
Advisor
Physical Science
Advisor
Honors English 104
Fashion Design
Advisor
US History
Physics
Life Skills 1
Electives/Other
Earth Science
Advisor
Honors Algebra 1
Chemistry
Health Science
Learning Strategies
Astronomy
Biology
Earth Science
Advisor
Computer Fundamentals
Physical Science
Image Design & Editing
Digital Arts I
U.S. Government
Honors Algebra 2
Forensic Science
AP English Literature
AP US History
Block U.S. History
Entrepreneurship
English 403

Nominee:
Begum A.
Benjamin A.
Xavier A.
Jeremy A.
Gavin A.
Anansa A.
Jordan B.
Kayleigh B.
Rachel B.
Federica B.
Michael B.
Amber B.
Morgan B.
Kayla B.
Krysta B.
Ainsley C.
Zackary C.
Jarrod C.
Lyudmila C.
Marsha C.
Kelley C.
Brandon C.
Susan C.
David C.
Alan D.
Yena D.
Shantal E.
Makala F.
Adam F.
Payton F.
Julien F.
Renee F.
James G.
Ashlen H.
Joshua H.
Zachary H.
Zachary H.
Stefani H.
Henry H.
Jason H.
Jennifer H.
Morgan H.
William J.
Albert K.
Jaley K.
Savion L.
Eryka L.
Chesler M.
Dylan M.
Mary M.
Sean M.
Lauren M.
Lauren M.
Holly M.
Brendan M.
Brendan M.
Chad M.
Chad M.
William M.

Teacher:
Jolly
Forrest
Sprott
Green
Hawkins
Jolly
Davis
Spicer
Blanton
Knoerr
Langford
Boyd
Shuler
Boyd
Baumann
Willis
Carroll
Betris
Hatcher
Porter
Boykin
Chambers
Folks
D'Annunzio
Reed
Brewer
Nyland
Kendrick
Genco
Yon
Langford
Capone
Clouse
Young
Haynes
Lowery
Lauricella
Hooper
Patterson
Howze
Smoak
Brown
Covert
Patterson
Pennington
Patterson
Willis
Dowling
Crocker
Sherbert
Haynes
Taylor
McMahon
Team
Spicer
Carroll
Capone
Cromer
Young
Betris

Subject:
Criminal Justice
Honors U.S. History
Advisor
Geography
Biology
Law and Order
Math
Transition Skills 2
Writing
English 103
Prob and Stats Block
Environmental Science
Algebra 2
Biology
Spanish 1
Algebra II
Probability and Statistics
Spanish 2
Honors Chemistry
Advisor
Geography
Geography
Computer Fundamentals
English 203
Algebra 1
Honors English IV
Computer Fundamentals
Anthropology
Geometry
Journalism
Probability and Statistics
English 303
Chemistry
French 1
Early Childhood
English
Biology
Advisor
Computer Science
Marketing I
Blocked English 303
Ag Science
Personal Finance
Career Explorations
Government
Computer Fundamentals
PreCalculus
Developmental Algebra
Continuing Algebra
Geometry
Culinary Arts
Advisor
Life Skills 2
English 403 Block
Transition Skills 1
Algebra 2 Block
English 103
Electives/Other
Advisor
Spanish 3 Honors

Nominee:
Summer N.
Khaliya N.
Khaliya N.
Jessica N.
Jessica N.
Abigail N.
Brett N.
Brett N.
Brian N.
Kara O.
Hailey P.
Ashley P.
Jake P.
Charles P.
Tanner P.
Tanner P.
Lauren Q.
Noah R.
Noah R.
Noah R.
Suzanna R.
Tyler R.
Tyler R.
Tyler R.
Mahmood S.
Aimee S.
Aimee S.
Emily S.
Shaakirah S.
Morgan S.
Allison S.
Josiah S.
Josiah S.
Dixie S.
Brittany S.
Brittany S.
Christopher T.
Brian T.
Brian T.
Emma T.
Emma T.
Cheye-Anna T.
Autumn T.
Cheye-Anna T.
Charles T.
Madeline T.
Oleg U.
Jesse V.
Christine V.
Jesse W.
Ashley W.
Mark W.
Hanna W.
Eric W.
Brandon W.
Christopher Y.
Bobby Y.
Bobby Y.
Bobby Y.
Sophia Z.

Most Improved Student of the Month Nominees

Teacher:
Smith
Shuler
Patterson
Green
Patterson
Howze
Miller
Ray
McMahon
Boyd
Sherbert
Waters
Jolly
Capone
Lauricella
Nyland
Capone
Richardson
Team
DeWalk
Hatcher
Whitehead
Haynes
Renfroe
Whitehead
Pennington
Cullop
Surratt
Connell
Knoerr
Hawkins
Howze
Boykin
Yon
Langford
Patterson
Jolly
Walker
Team
Covert
Haynes
Langford
Smoak
Baumann
Smoak
Kendrick
Witbeck
Wilt
Blankenship
Folks
Morris
Chambers
Steele
Patterson
Smith

Subject:
Earth Science
Algebra 2
Sports/Entertainment Marketing
Geography
Career Explorations
Marketing I
Advisor
English 203
Life Skills 1
Environmental Science
Geometry Tech
Advisor
Law and Order
Honors English 104
Honors Biology
Hospitality & Tourism
English 303
Health
English 403
Physical Education
Chemistry
Anatomy
Culinary Arts
English 203
Earth Science
US History
Advisor
Advisor
Computer Fundamentals
English 103
Biology
Computer Fundamentals
Geography
Journalism
Probability and Statistics
Computer Science
US History
Advisor
English 403 Block
Personal Finance
Fashion Design
Prob and Stats Block
English 303
Spanish 1
Blocked English 303
Anthropology
Family & Consumer Science
Advisor
Honors Algebra 1
Computer Fundamentals
Physical Science
World History
Entrepreneurship
Computer Fundamentals
Astronomy

Nominee:
Debra B.
Carrington A.
Maria A.
Imani A.
Chapin A.
Hannah A.
Kasandra A.
Juliana A.
William B.
Emma B.
Jordan B.
Anna B.
Jessica B.
Zachary B.
Federica B.
Calissa B.
Calissa B.
Abby B.
Savannah B.
Evan B.
Destiny B.
Alicia B.
Courtney C.
Courtney C.
Carson C.
Christopher C.
Hunter C.
Giovanni C.
Abigail C.
Zachary C.
Lilijana C.
Destiny D.
Cecilia D.
Megan D.
Katelyn D.
Seth E.
Phillicya E.
James F.
Allison F.
Allison G.
Kiana G.
Roman G.
Matthew G.
Raylynn H.
De'shad H.
Tymesha H.
Vallerie H.
Daniel H.
Kaylyn H.
Dakota H.
Dakota H.
Dakota H.
Waled I.
Cassidy J.
Robert J.

Most Improved Student of the Month Nominees

Teacher:
Brown
Hawkins
Bailey
Young
D'Annunzio
Genco
McMahon
Connell
Blankenship
Spicer
Willis
Sherbert
Willis
Durner
Hylton
Howze
Durner
Crocker
Jolly
Genco
Shuler
Forrest
Dowling
Hatcher
Sprott
Spicer
Brown
Kendrick
D'Annunzio
Boykin
Porter
Benton
Davis
Taylor
Forrest
Nyland
Capone
Chambers
Yon
Carroll
Lauricella
Brewer
Pennington
Boyd
Haynes
Carroll
Witbeck
Forrest
Reed
Clouse
Hooper
Betris
Covert
Blanton
Betris
Cromer
Lowery
White
Clouse
Young
Folks
Brewer
Morris

Subject:
Ag Science
Forensic Science
Advisor
French 1
English 203
Geometry
Life Skills 2
Web Design
Developmental Algebra
Transition Skills 2
PreCalculus
Geometry
Algebra II
US History
Advisor
Image Design & Editing
AP US History
Continuing Algebra
Criminal Justice
Geometry Honors
Honors Algebra 2
Honors U.S. History
Developmental Algebra
Honors Chemistry
Advisor
Transition Skills 1
Biology
U.S. Government
English 204
Economics
Advisor
Learning Strategies
Math
Advisor
Block U.S. History
Computer Fundamentals
English 103
Geography
English 103
Probability and Statistics
Biology
Honors English IV
Government
Biology
Early Childhood
Algebra 2 Block
Health Science
U.S. History
Algebra 1
Chemistry
Advisor
Spanish 3 Honors
Digital Arts I
Writing
Spanish 2
Electives/Other
English
Electives/Other
Physical Science
Advisor
Game Design
English IV
Physics

Nominee:
Stephen J.
Brianna J.
Paige J.
Emily K.
Patsyfaye K.
Trystan K.
Arabella L.
Patrick L.
Jacob L.
Courtney L.
Jessica L.
Courtney M.
Samuel M.
Reilly M.
Zowie M.
Shyeria M.
Julian M.
Aniya M.
Aniya M.
Lacan M.
Savana M.
Ti'Nazia M.
Nigile M.
Brendan M.
Abigail N.
Brian N.
Giulianna O.
Emily P.
Emma P.
Hannah P.
Jos'l R.
Rachel R.
Nadia R.
Gage R.
Da'Vonta R.
Amber R.
Jasper R.
Richard S.
Hannah S.
McGuire S.
Leia S.
Sierra S.
Zacary Ethan S.
Cassandra S.
Priscilla S.
Priscilla S.
Lindsy S.
Courtney T.
Ryan T.
Savannah T.
Lisa T.
Acacia V.
Grace V.
Caroline W.
Ashley W.
Kiara W.
Daisa W.
Savion W.
Jason W.
Shakiem W.
Christopher Y.
Christopher Y.
Taylor Lindsey Y.

Club dates can be found on the school calendar on the school home page.
Most clubs meet online in the SCVCS Clubhouse. http://tinyurl.com/SCVCSclubhouse.
Beta Club
Book Club

Craft Club

FBLA

Mu Alpha Theta

National Honor
Society
Photography
Club
Red Cross Club
Science Club/
Science National
Honor Society
Rho Kappa - National Social
Studies Honor
Society
Spanish National
Honor Society
SMASH (FCA)
Student Government Association
(SGA)
Tri-M (Music)

Writers
Roundtable

This meeting is for all Beta Club Members. Sponsors: Holly Dowling and Cindy Reed
The SCVCS High School Book Club meets monthly to enjoy open discussion about the 2015-2016 YABA
Nominees. The SCVCS High School Book Club is open to all students enrolled in high school courses. Sponsor: Holly Sasser
Come join other students who enjoy crafting. Share pictures and talk about types of crafts you enjoy
making. We will highlight a different type of craft each month. We will also come up with a theme for
each month. Sponsor: Jeanette Schuler
FBLA is the premier organization for students preparing careers in business and the largest student business organization in the world with a quarter of a million members. FBLA prepares students for realworld professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career success. Sponsors: Brooke Nyland, Fran Howze, Julia Folks, Meredith Covert, Michelle Patterson, and
Aimee Connell
Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. Mu Alpha Theta
meets once monthly and our regular meetings are open to all SCVCS students. Sponsor: Patra Langford
This meeting is for members of the National Honor Society.

Sponsor: Susan Brewer

Students will learn different aspects of photography such as the use of light, shadow, angle,
etc. Topics will be discussed in monthly meetings. We will use personal knowledge from both students,
sponsors, online tutorials, and guest speakers. Sponsors: Harriet Smith and Melissa Boyd
The Red Cross club meets once a month to explore the many services provided by the Red Cross, and
to discuss mission-related service projects that focus on preparedness, blood services, and fundraising. Sponsor: Terri Betris
The Science Club is open to all students that are interested in participating in science beyond the
classroom. We do a live Demo at each meeting. Science Club Activities will begin in November. Student enrolled in Honors level Sciences are encouraged to join the Science National Honor Society. Sponsors: Andrea Lauricella, Lorena Hatcher and Penny Morris
Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and
seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. Rho Kappa provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies. Sponsor: Lee Ann Forrest
The Sociedad Honoraria Hispnica (SHH) is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and/or Portuguese, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). Sponsor: Terri Betris
Students Ministering and Serving Him will allow students the opportunity to minister, serve, socialize, and
impact others through their faith in Jesus Christ. All high school students are welcome to attend. Sponsors: Kenny Richardson, Brooke Nyland, Cindy Reed, Heather Ray and Adam Steele
The goal of SGA is to provide an opportunity for students to learn and participate in the democratic
process and leadership develop. Students will also be provided the ability to represent their fellow
classmates to help promote positive school relations among students, faculty, and staff. Sponsors:
Michelle Patterson and Casie Jolly
If you enjoy music, join us to listen to and participate in discussions of musicians, composers, music
composition, musical styles, and the music business. Open to all high school students. Sponsors: Adam
Steele and Donnette Baumann
Come share your poetry, fiction, or other creative work in a fun, supportive environment! Explore writing websites, contests, and helpful tips. Well shake things up and try new things each month so that
you stay motivated. Newcomers always welcome. Just pop in! Sponsors: Melissa DAnnunzio and
Melissa Creech-Renfroe

For more information about SCVCS High School clubs,

activities, field trips and events, visit us at:

www.scvcshighschool.blogspot.com

SCVCS Student Spotlight: Seth Massingale

Seth Massingale

has become a

blacksmith. He can turn metal into numerous things

and his work has been recognized. He makes things
like weapons, armor, tools, etc., and has his stuff featured in TV commercials. He said, A pro of being a
blacksmith/ armor-smith is I can take piece of plain,
boring looking metal and turn it into a useful and
beautiful piece of armor, a weapon, or tool. I am
teaching my friend how to be a blacksmith. And I
have had my armor and weapons featured in a nationally broadcasted TV commercial when I was in
10th grade. My friend has a youtube channel with a decent following, and he has featured and spoken
about my creations.
For Seth, being a blacksmith means more than just making things, its a way to connect with his ancestors who were blacksmiths. When asked how he became interested in blacksmithing he said, I have
been a blacksmith for about 3 and a half years now. I became interested in it when I went to the flea market with my dad and we stopped and looked at our local knife and sword retailers booth. I almost instantly wanted to try and replicate what I saw. I later found out that my ancestors were farriers, horse shoe
makers, and blacksmiths in ancient Scotland and I see me being a blacksmith as a way to connect with
my ancestors.
Seth went on to mention what he uses to make his items and what he likes about it. He said, I enjoy being able to take something normal and boring like a sheet of metal and turn it into something less
common like gauntlets, helmets, shields, etc. If I could, I would enhance my workshop. At the moment, I
work with the basic tools for blacksmithing / armor-smithing. I even use an old grill as a forge.
He gave some tips for those wanting to become a blacksmith. Use safety items such as, but not
limited to, a face mask, gloves, and a blacksmithing apron. Start with something easy like a spearhead or
knife. Work in a well ventilated area. Listen to music or something while you work, it is a long process and
you will get tired of only hearing the banging. BE CREATIVE. It is alright to make mistakes, we all do it. Dont
give up if you mess up.
Thank you, Seth, for sharing your talents and accomplishments with us!

SCVCS Teacher Spotlight: Donnette Baumann

My name is Donnette

Baumann. I am married to my high

school sweetheart, Ed, and we have a four year old little girl with
one on the way. We live in the Upstate.
I enjoy quite a few different hobbies in my free time. First, I love all
things food. I LOVE to cook from scratch anything and everything I
can. I love to eat great food. I am always on the search for great
local food in the area that have a farm to table idea. I enjoy
cooking for my family and friends. I work as a personal chef. I am
hired to cook healthy meals for people in their homes. I specialize
in cooking for people with special dietary needs. I am very interested in how healthy food helps the body, and I hope to start a small garden this spring.
I play the violin in my free time as well. My husband and I occasionally play weddings locally, but we play
weekly in our church band. When I am not playing, I do belly dancing with a local troupe, and I will try any
do it yourself project I find interesting. I love all things artsy.
Finally, I enjoy learning about natural remedies. I love making salves and oils to help with different skin issues
or just to have a chemical free alternative to what is on the market in some beauty products. I also have an
interest in fermenting my own foods such as water kefir, sauerkraut, beet kvass. This is still very new, so I am
still learning.
I graduated from the College of Charleston with a major in Hispanic Studies with a minor in secondary education. I have taught Spanish to students from middle school aged to high school seniors. In the past
11years, I have taught both levels one and two Spanish. I have also had the opportunity to teach medical
Spanish to health professionals at our local hospital. I am hoping to teach the missionaries at my church a
little Spanish to help them prepare for their Summer mission trip to Nicaragua.
This is my fourth year teaching for SCVCS. I have had the opportunity to work for four different schools in
Spartanburg and Greenville County, but I love SCVCS. Not only do I get to teach in a sweatshirt and eat ice
cream while grading papers, but I have the privilege of working with some of the best teachers, administrators, and advisors in the state of South Carolina. I feel really blessed.
(Thank you, Mrs. Baumann, for sharing your talents, energies and expertise with us!)