The 2024-25 school year so far has seen both planned and unplanned breaks in the action. Still, when Aggies return to their residence halls after time away, the feeling is often like a family reunion. Here's a visit to one hall after a recent hiatus. https://youtu.be/nuuvEfC5kao
11 months ago, AggieMEDIA Public Information
After an extended break, there's always a reunion of sorts at the residence halls
When last week's winter storm affected our Friday schedule, folks with our new mobile app and notifications enabled found out within minutes of the decision. Download the FREE app today for the latest JDLH news, right in your pocket.
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The new mobile app is one way to stay prepared for changing weather conditions.
Always magical and mysterious, the John de la Howe campus is especially ethereal and dream-like when blanketed in white. Winter's delicate brush has touched the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture.
11 months ago, AggieMEDIA Public Information
Our iconic dairy barn covered in snow
De La Howe Hall, though under renovation, still has a magical quality in snow.
An antique tractor in snow... magical
Our cabin classroom in snow
Snowfall on historic McKissick Chapel
The Equine Center was blanketed in white
One of our beautiful horses, walking through the snow
The Governor's Green and our residence halls were covered in snow.
From the front gate to the lakeside, the campus was dusted with snow.
Snow fell heavy at the Education Center in our wilderness area
Students engaged in our livestock show culture and advisor Mrs. Templeton excitedly explore a new 30-foot custom trailer and truck for transporting their animals to competition. The new show rig arrived Tuesday. Watch for the full story coming soon on our website.
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Kelly Tasch explores the new show trailer.
Mrs. Templeton opens the dropdown ramp on the new show trailer.
The show students enjoyed touring the trailer on its arrival.
The new trailer is a 30-foot aluminum model.
Blake Arias explores the new show trailer.
Anticipating winter weather, the Governor's School for Agriculture has set Friday as an E-learning day. Thursday will be a normal school day. Students need to depart from 3 to 7 p.m. This is mandatory. Residential students should return Sunday, Jan. 12, no earlier than 4 p.m. Employees will report as scheduled.
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The Governor's School for Agriculture has taken precautions in advance of Winter Storm Cora.
Mark your calendars for another exciting event presented by the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe.
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The Sportsman's Banquet is coming up March 1.
The Sportsman's Banquet features student wildlife events.
WHAT DID YOUR AGGIE DO OVER THE HOLIDAYS? Brooklyn Glassburn enjoyed spending time with her sister and cousin, and she also got to visit with a friend's new baby goats. THANK YOU to all our Aggie parents who shared your holiday memories for this photo essay series.
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Brooklyn Glassburn spent the holidays with family and friends.
Brooklyn Glassburn visited with a friend's baby goats.
Family and friends made Brooklyn Glassburn's holiday special.
YOUR PLACE IS HERE! There are currently four openings for part-time Resident Advisors, providing nights and weekend care for our students in our comfortable residence halls. This is an excellent opportunity for college students or retirees. Apply online at https://careers.sc.gov/
12 months ago, AggieMEDIA Public Information
There are four part-time Resident Advisor positions currently open.
If horses are your thing, your place is here! The S.C. Governor's School for Agriculture is seeking an EQUINE HELPER to work at our popular Equine Center. Applications close January 16. Apply online at https://careers.sc.gov/
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The Governor's School for Agriculture is seeking an Equine Helper. Apply now.
WHAT DID YOUR AGGIE DO OVER THE HOLIDAYS? Payton Bryan traveled to Aruba and soaked up some sunshine and local culture with her northern cousins she hadn't seen in a couple of years. More fun holiday memories to come...
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Payton Bryan found a colorful photo op in Aruba.
Payton Bryan found cattle even in Aruba.
Enjoying the sunshine in Aruba, Payton Bryan took a few minutes to play on the swings.
Payton Bryan aboard ship at dinner with her cousins.
WHAT DID YOUR AGGIE DO OVER THE HOLIDAYS? Lainey Patten spent lots of time with her family, including all of her siblings and dogs on Christmas morning. Among the family fun: bowling. Watch for more Aggie holiday memories coming soon...
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Lainey Patten with her siblings and dogs on Christmas morning.
WHAT DID Y0UR AGGIE DO OVER THE HOLIDAYS! Colton Banks scored his first hole-in-one at the Old Barnwell Golf Club, went snowboarding in North Carolina and spent a lot of time with friends and family over the break.
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Colton Banks scored his first hole-in-one at Old Barnwell Golf Course.
Colton Banks enjoyed fireworks over the beach.
Colton Banks spent time with family at Christmas
Colton Banks went snowboarding with family in North Carolina.
WHAT DID YOUR AGGIE DO OVER THE HOLIDAYS? Makayla Clark spent the break in the company of adorable family and equally adorable critters. More festive Aggie memories coming soon...
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Makayla Clark spent time with family and pets during the holidays.
Makayla Clark was all smiles for Christmas break -- and so were her critters.
On the eve of second semester, Part Two of our 2024 Year-In-Review features stories with laughter and tears from summer camps through Hurricane Helene to year-end fish and Gators. The two-part series is available now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/98g1QEQTVIw?si=JqEGIAa9Fy_DWm1z
12 months ago, AggieMEDIA Public Information
The devastation of Hurrricane Helene tops our year-end review of Aggie stories.
WHAT DID YOUR AGGIE DO OVER THE HOLIDAYS? The holiday break saw KC Connolly fully embracing the season in quality time with family in South Carolina and Georgia and a successful deer harvest. Thanks everyone for sharing your Aggies' holiday travels. More to come...
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KC Connolly shares time with family.
Trying on a new set of wings, KC Connolly celebrates the holidays.
Family time was an important part of KC Connolly's holiday break.
KC Connolly harvested a deer during the final days of the season.
As students return from holiday break to launch the unlimited promise of 2025, our AggieMEDIA program takes a look back at 2024 in our two-part Year-In-Review. This WELCOME BACK SPECIAL takes us through the first half of 2024. https://youtu.be/UDutrDJSZhA
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The Year-In-Review Special looks back on 2024.
WHAT DID YOUR AGGIE DO OVER THE HOLIDAYS? It appears that Cooper Harrison spent most of his holiday break outdoors, trying out his new push pole and fly rod, and then picked up a trophy duck he had mounted. A trip to the park to see Christmas lights with his brothers gave him a chance to show off his command of tree facts as they walked. Keep those Aggie holiday memories coming! Send them to PR@delahowe.sc.gov by 6 p.m. today.
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Cooper Harrison tests out his new push pole
Cooper Harrison gets in some holiday fly fishing.
Cooper Harrison picked up his mounted trophy duck.
Cooper Harrison with his brothers at Christmas lights.
WHAT DID YOUR AGGIE DO OVER THE HOLIDAYS? Here's another check-in with some of our Aggies and their adventures over the holiday break. Matt and Nate Maccalous joined their Mom and Dad for a stroll through the Christmas lights at Riverbanks Zoo. Hagan Giles enjoyed pajama time around the tree with family. Last call if you'd like to spotlight your Aggie's holiday break exploits. Please send your photos to PR@delahowe.sc.gov by 6 p.m. today (Sunday).
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Nate and Matt Maccalous with Mom and Dad at the Riverbanks Zoo lights.
Hagan Giles with family around the Christmas tree.
Hagan Giles with family around the tree.
WHAT DID YOUR AGGIE DO OVER THE HOLIDAYS? Emily White spent time with her older brother Clay visiting from California and attended younger brother Connor's wrestling match. She enjoyed a Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey game and family Christmas lights and cared for her show pigs.
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Emily White with her brothers over Christmas break.
Emily White attended a Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey game.
Emily White shared Christmas lights with her family.
Emily White takes a selfie with her show pigs.
In football parlance, halftime is almost done, and it's just about time for the second half of the 2024-25 school year. Download our new mobile app to get your game-face on for second semester. It's all things John de la Howe... right in your pocket.
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The new SCGSA mobile app is everything SCGSA in your pocket.