AROUND GILBERT & SUMMIT

Madisyn P. Mears, a sophomore at Gilbert High School, has been invited to join the National Society of High School Scholars. Claes Nobel, co-founder and chairman, said he was honored to recognize Mears for her hard work and commitment to achieve an exceptional level of academic excellence. As a member, Mears will be provided with unique learning experiences and resources to help her prepare for college and her chosen career. There are more than one million members of the society in 170 countries.

The Gilbert High School Athletic Training Department is selling GHS athletic logo decals. The decals are in color and can go on car windows, coolers, cups and more. The sizes and costs are: 5” standard for five dollars, 5” custom for seven dollars, 8” standard for eight dollars, and an 8” custom for ten dollars. Contact Byron Mill-wood at bmillwood@lexington1.net for information.

Mary Rowell invites ladies in the community to celebrate the fourth birthday of REFIT dance classes at Beulah United Methodist Church. Rowell, a licensed REFIT instructor, began the dance classes as a fitness ministry for women. She wanted ladies who wanted or needed a place to dance for fitness to feel comfortable and also a place where they felt accepted. She plans to have special music, refreshments and fellowship.

REFIT combines powerful movements with positive music and a cardio workout.  The REFIT birthday class will be held September 4  at 7 p.m. at Beulah UMC. Classes are a donation with funds going to the church building fund. For information, email Mary Rowell at mkrowell@windstream.net.

Deputy Jacob Hallman of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is the school officer for Gilbert Middle School this year. Deputy Hallman said his favorite lunch meal is Chicken Alfredo, his favorite sport is football, his biggest lesson learned is to always tell the truth, and his words of wisdom are to be strong and courageous.

There is still time to purchase tickets for Gilbert Scout Pack 60 Webelo and Arrow of Light barbecue fundraiser. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from a Gilbert Pack 60 Scout. There will be a drive-through service on the day of the fundraiser at the Scout Hut at 713 Juniper Springs Road. The Scouts are raising money to have an overnight trip to the USS Yorktown in Charleston.

Birthday wishes this week go to: Wayne Augustine, Tony Attaway, Terry Brown, Breck Armstrong, Darlene Whittle, Donald Lee Cook, Jr., Betty Armstrong, Travis Goff, Bob Walters, Phil Shealy, Danielle Rhoad, Pat Shealy, Kelly Price, and George Murvy Shealy.