Wren High School students dance and enjoy fellowship at their 2013 Prom Saturday night. The event was held at the Anderson Civic Center. The theme of this year’s event was Safari. A great time was had by students and faculty alike. (Photo by David Rogers)
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Wren advances in soccer playoffs
Wren’s Andrew Lindeen (5) and Jacob Allen (17) go up for a header against a Dreher player during second-round soccer playoff action last Thursday. The Hurricanes won the game 5-1. They will host Belton-Honea Path on Saturday. (Photo by Michael Lollis/www.lollisphotography.com)
Lean on Me project helps others – In Honor of Lacee’ Dial
By Stan Welch
A life that ended all too soon continues to touch the lives of others, as proved by the labors of those who loved Lacee’ Dial.
Lacee’ was a senior at Wren High School when she was killed in a car accident last September. Her parents, Don and Jan Dial, have chosen to honor her and her spirit by helping others. “This is how we handle the loss of our dear Lacee’,” said Jan Dial. “She was always so ready to help others that it just seems the thing to do. God has led us to this project.”
Wren Middle – Top musicians
Wren Middle School students received superior ratings at Solo & Ensemble Festival in Anderson on April 26. Each year the South Carolina Band Directors Association (SCBDA) hosts a Solo & Ensemble Festival. This is an opportunity for students to perform solos or in small groups called ensembles. Student performances are rated from I-Superior, II-Excellent, III-Good, IV-Fair, to V-poor. Students earning Superior and Excellent ratings will receive certificates from the SCBDA. Students earning the highest rating of Superior will receive medals. This year Wren Middle school earned Superiors in 33 events and Excellents in 12 events. Picture: Row 1 – Front (left to
Hurricane Mud FLUD run event set for June 1st
The second annual Wren Hurricane Mud FLUD Run will be held on Saturday, June 1 beginning at 8 a.m. Local residents can witness friends, neighbors and family members crawling through muddy ravines, fording through a babbling stream, jumping and climbing over a multitude of obstacles, while straining to see through a ‘flud of mud’… until participants emerge triumphantly.
Downed power pole causes outage – Wren area
A downed power pole resulted in a power outage in the Wren area Friday morning. The pole was knocked down by a vehicle and due to no power, Wren area schools canceled school for the day.
Looks for opening
Wren’s Addie Merritt (10) looks for an opening in the defense during playoff action against Dreher on Monday night. The Hurricanes won the game 56-40. They will play Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville for the Upper State Championship. (Photo by Michael Lollis/www.lollisphotography.com)
Rhodes named SCSCA Administrator of the Year
Wren Elementary Principal Rhonda Rhodes was recently named Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina School Counselors Association. The award is designed to recognize an outstanding administrator for the profound and lasting impact on the counseling and helping profession. Rhodes was recognized during the SCSCA Fall Conference 2012 on November 3 at the awards luncheon in Myrtle Beach.
2012 Wren Homecoming Queen
Rachel Wyatt was crowned Wren Homecoming Queen for 2012. She is the daughter of George and Karen Wyatt of Piedmont. She is pictured with her father. (Photo by Michael Lollis/www.lollisphotography.com)
