Richland One Announces Awards, Honors

COLUMBIA, SC –

Keenan Student Attends Summer Program at George Mason University

Someday you may see John Thomas, a senior at W.J. Keenan High School, as a network news journalist covering stories around the world. This summer Thomas got a jumpstart on his journalism career as a national youth correspondent. He was one of 250 students from across the nation selected to attend the Washington Journalism and Media Conference held on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. In addition to learning the ins-and-outs of the media in an ever-changing world, Thomas gained valuable educational and professional insights from completing the one-credit course.

Sports Medicine Teacher Named Outstanding Advisor in Health Field

Charmane Freeman-Greene, a sports medicine teacher at Heyward Career and Technology Center, has been named South Carolina’s Outstanding Advisor of the Year by HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America). HOSA is a student-led organization that prepares students for careers in the health profession through workplace mentorships and other experiences outside of the classroom. Freeman-Greene currently serves as chair of the SC HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors and has been nominated to seek a position on the National HOSA board. In addition to being an outstanding teacher, she mentors and coaches new teachers and is the lead teacher for integrating technology into classroom curriculum.