WCHS Celebrates Unity

The Warren County Professional Learning Center students recently held an assembly at WCHS in celebration of unity. The event also marked the beginning of black history month.

Coach Alvin Wright serves as the instructor for the P.L.C. program at Warren County High School. The program targets students that may have difficulties in the traditional classroom setting and for one reason or the other, have fallen behind their classmates. The P.L.C. program seeks to not only work with students who are struggling academically, but to guide all students in the lessons of life that sometimes go untaught. Coach Wright's ability to talk to and relate to young people on a level that they understand and identify with makes him the ideal teacher and role model for these students.

The program began with readings by Reginald Johnson, Travis Burley, and C.J. Williams. Several students then presented a short skit celebrating unity and kicking off black history month. Mr. Richardson's chorus class then entertained the audience with gospel music featuring Jerimiah Banks on keyboards and Shandria Walker on drums. Coach Hutto then honored several football players with their post-season awards by presenting them with their certificates.

The best was saved for last as former Thomson Bulldog and current University of South Carolina standout, Casper Brinkley delivered the keynote address to the students. Brinkley encouraged the students to never give up on their pursuit of their dreams. He also encouraged them to take their school work seriously stating that the effort in the classroom early on will open more doors for you later in life.