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PCA Students Recognized In National Handwriting Competition!

Earlier this year, PCA entered three Lower School students in the Zaner Bloser National Handwriting contest. Last Wednesday morning, Violet Colona (2nd grade), Taylor Meyer (3rd grade), and Mary Campbell Neely (4th grade) were recognized for being selected to represent their grade level in this year's contest. 

Taylor Meyer was named as the South Carolina State Grade-Level winner in the contest and is representing the state of South Carolina at the national level for third grade. The entries are still being evaluated to determine who will be named as the National Grade-Level Semifinalist and Grand National Championship winners. 

Lower School Principal, Mrs. Tracy Cox shared, "All three of the young ladies that represented PCA this year submitted quality writing samples for the contest. I am proud of them and so excited that Taylor was selected as the state winner this year. We plan on participating in the contest in future years and look forward to seeing how PCA students can continue to represent our school and our state in the contest."

PCA Students Selected For Prestigious Palmetto Boys & Girls State

PCA is proud to announce our representatives selected for Palmetto Boys & Girls State. Harper Geiger, Isabella De Los Reyes, Joshua Matthews and Hans Payne were selected through an application and interview process and will be representing PCA at the statewide programs June 11-17. These programs are a unique way for young men and women to learn about the American system of government and politics by participating in a mock governmental system and leadership training. In fact, many of our state’s political, business, and community leaders attended Boys & Girls State. Students will have an opportunity to prepare speeches, compose party platforms, debate current issues, and vote for elected offices. Participants also have the opportunity to hear from some of South Carolina’s top leaders. 

Academic Counselor Emily Faile explains the significance of being chosen as a representative for this nationally recognized program. "In a traditional year, only 2 candidates are selected from a school our size so the process is incredibly selective. The fact that we have four students attending from PCA speaks highly of the caliber of our students. Participants in Boys and Girls State are also awarded automatic scholarships from over 20 colleges and universities around the state. Those scholarships range from $1000 to $25,000."