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January 2010 Alumni E-News: Alum Appointed to GSSM Board of Trustees

January 21, 2010

Welcome to the GSSM Alumni newsletter. This mailing is intended to inform you of upcoming events and opportunities to reconnect with former classmates. Join our online Alumni Community to stay connected.

GSSM Awarded Federal Funds for New Readiness Initiative

GSSM has been awarded $275,000 in federally appropriated funds to expand its outreach program through the launch of an innovative Readiness Initiative designed to prepare middle schoolers for entrance into GSSM and for careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Known as the "From Middle School to College" program, the project is a six-year initiative being developed by GSSM's Outreach Department to identify, nurture and support academically talented, low-income middle school students by targeting intensive individual math, science and writing skill development over the course of the program cycle. Read more.

Alum Appointed to GSSM Board of Trustees

Dwight Floyd - Class of 1990

L. Dwight Floyd, Jr. '90 has been appointed to the school's board of trustees.

Floyd, a graduate of GSSM's charter class, is a litigation partner with Parker, Poe, Adams and Bernstein, LLP in Columbia, S.C. where he specializes in commercial litigation, with an emphasis on science and technology issues.

"We are particularly pleased with the Governor's appointment of Mr. Floyd," said Dr. Murray Brockman, GSSM president.

"Not only is he practicing law in areas critical for economic development, he is the first alumnus of the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics to serve on our Board. He brings unique insight into our school to this role."

Board members are appointed by the Governor. They meet four times annually and serve as the policy-making entity for the school.

Coming Together in the City of Angels:
Los Angeles-area Alumni Hit the Town for Reconnect Dinners

Andy Etters, Kim Bowman, and Carlanna Hendrick

Is it time for a Reconnect event near you? We need your help planning a regional dinner in your area. If you're interested, please call (803)252-9152 or e-mail kim@scgssm.org.

GSSM Foundation Executive Director Kim Bowman and GSSM History Instructor Dr. Carlanna Hendrick dine with Andy Etters '99 at Animal restaurant.

GSSM Alumni reconnect at Grace Restaurant in LA.

Ms. Bowman and Dr. Hendrick are joined by alumni for a lively dinner at Grace Restaurant.

Back row, from left: Maclain Wells '91, John Matthew Bulalacao '93, Lisbeth Bosshart '91, Hank Green '91, Scott Bruce '96, Keri Smith Esguia '96, Liz Janss '94
Front row, from left: Patrick Lowrance '90, Natalie Hardwick '01, Adam King '93

Save the Date! GSSM Alumni Association Planning Summer Reunion

The Alumni Association is planning a reunion in Hartsville the weekend of June 4-6. All classes are invited! For more information or if you're interested in helping plan the reunion, e-mail Ben Pleune at ben.pleune@alston.com, or e-mail Mary Ellen Player at merpie@gmail.com.

Other Good News at GSSM:

GSSM Celebrates $200,000 Gift from BB&T Charitable Foundation.
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