Eighth graders Mallory Mitchell and Jailen Taylor have won the prestigious Karen J. Fraser Award at Hughes Academy!
Karen Jane Fraser, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, was an inspiring teacher devoted to her students. She taught sixth grade math at Hughes Academy and embodied the spirits of education. Karen set an example of excellence and was loved and respected by all. She invested her life in making a difference in the lives of her students in and out of class. Each year two eighth grade students receive the Karen Jane Fraser Memorial Award for exhibiting outstanding character. Congratulations Mallory and Jailen!
Mallory Mitchell with 8th Grade Administrator Cindy Wade.
Jailen Taylor presented certificate by 8th Grade Administrator Cindy Wade
American Legion Awards
Eighth graders Michael Cox and Samantha Britt were presented the American Legion Awards at the 8th Grade Awards Ceremony. The criteria for the award today is given to the school by the local American Legion post and is based on the following qualities:
* HONOR: Strength and stability of character, high standards of conduct, keen sense of what is right, adherence to truth and conscience, and devotion to duty and practice of clean speech.
* COURAGE: Bravery in the face of opposition and danger, and grit to stand up for the right and to do ones duty.
* SCHOLARSHIP: Scholastic attainment, evidence of industry and application to studies.
* LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead and accomplish through group action.
* SERVICE: Kindliness, unselfishness, fellowship, protection of the weak, and promotion of interests and welfare of associates without hope of personal reward.
Congratulations to Michael and Samantha.
Michael Cox with Magnet Coordinator Lorie Thibodeaux
ACE Award
Honoring the unsung heroes of Greenville County Schools. Deserving Students Recognized for Character. Thanks to a partnership between Coaches 4 Character, a local nonprofit organization that emphasizes the importance of education and character development to at-risk students, and Greenville County Schools, two students from every middle and high school in Greenville County will be recognized for exhibiting strong character, academic effort and overcoming the challenges of life.
Representing Hughes Academy is Taylor Henderson and Morgan Cartee. Congratulations to both deserving students.
PTSA during the 2013-2014 school year. The following Committee Chair Positions are still available. Please contact Heidi McCarl if you are interested or have questions at 
