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Awards Day at Pelion High School was celebrated May 17. Seniors were presented scholarships at this time. The Ruritan was honored to present scholarships to Charlie Allemond, Tayler Murray, Caitlin Jeffcoat, and Leia Cogdill. Congratulations to these students and best wishes for their college success.

Don’t forget to attend the Pelion Ruritan Veterans Memorial service May 27 at 10 am. With the assistance of Jesse Jeffcoat, 17 new engraved pavers have been placed. Jean Haggard assisted Kay Collings in packing sand between the new pavers after placement. Ruritan members met May 18 and did final preparation for the ceremony. Leaves were raked, new mulch placed around the monument, trees were trimmed, and bricks were cleaned. Thanks to those members who assisted with these tasks.

Registration for the week-long SAT/ ACT preparation is now open. Dates and locations are: July 15-18 Chapin High; July 22-25 Dutch Fork High; July 29-August 1 Ir-mo High; August 5-8 Spring Hill High; and August 12-15 Attest Classroom (Lexington). Lexington 1 students are welcome to register for any of the camp sessions at register@attestllc.org.

Forts Pond Elementary congratulates Natalie Spence’s class for achieving first top team state for second grade; 54 in the nation; second district for individual student scores, and fourth in the state for First in Math.

Pelion Elementary thanks the PTO for all the treats provided during Teacher Appreciation Week. The last day for 4K students was May 20. Pelion High FFA members will be coming to PES on May 24 for Farm Day. All students will get to view farm equipment and other farm items on this day. No school for students May 27.

Happy birthday to Carlton Herndon and Joe Craft.

Happy anniversary to Billy and Iris Jeffcoat.

Pelion Library will host technology training May 29 at 10:30. Registration is required. Yarn Art will be held May 25 at 10 am for ages 13 and up. North of 50 meets May 28 at 11:15 am for ages 60 and up.

The Pelion Senior Center will be closed May 27 for Memorial Day.