Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Soccer Team Makes History

Eagles advance to state championship for the first time since the school’s inception
 
COLUMBIA, SC – May 23, 2012 – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) boys soccer team recently advanced to the Class 1A state championship game, becoming the first athletic team in GSSM history to play for the state title.

The team completed its season with a record of 15-5, the most successful soccer season since the school opened in 1988.  The Eagles were named Lower State Champions on Tuesday, May 15, playing against Blackville-Hilda. They competed against St. Joseph’s in the state championship on Saturday, May 19, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.

The team showcased exceptional performance against these skilled opponents, ranking fourth in the state’s 1A division.It has been a wonderful season, said John Batten, GSSM soccer coach and director of student life.

As I watched the Eagles play in the state championship, I reflected on my first meeting with the team and how we were actually achieving our goal of playing in a state game. I could not be prouder of a group of young men.

The School expects to continue this success into the future, emphasizing that GSSM cultivates well-rounded students who possess both outstanding academic and athletic skills.GSSM offers a full range of fall, winter and spring sports to keep students active and healthy. Varsity and intramural sports are offered at the school. Athletic teams compete in the state’s 1A region and are open to all students with more than 80 percent participation.

 

About
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM)
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is a two-year, public, residential high school in Hartsville, SC, specializing in the advanced study of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), with a unique emphasis on economics and entrepreneurship.GSSM can serve as many as 300 high school juniors and seniors annually from across the state. In addition, the school impacts more than 24,000 teachers and students each year through its innovative outreach programs. Newsweek and The Washington Post consistently rank GSSM among the Top 20 public elite high schools in the nation.


In March 2011, GSSM launched the Wave Campaign to build awareness, energy and momentum around the study of STEM.
GSSM is committed to helping bridge the achievement gap for our low achievers, providing game-changing opportunities to our high achievers and building a stronger workforce, ultimately impacting economic development.
GSSM is asking that all South Carolinians Do the Wave in support of STEM education. Support can be shown by flying the icon for the campaign, the flag, either at your home, business or on Facebook.
Learn more and start waving by visiting www.scgssm.org or www.dothewavesc.com.