Ridge View Arts Innovation for Medical Sciences Magnet has two specialized magnets, the Scholars Academy Magnet of Business and Law and the Institute of Health Sciences (IHS), and four schools-within-a-school, Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), Carolina Alliance for Technology (CAT), AVID Early College, and the School for the Arts (SFA). As we returned to face-to-face instruction, we remained focused on our vision - Prepare Today for Success Tomorrow. As we continued to excel in the 4 As – Academics, Activities, Arts, and Athletics, we also concentrated on the physical and emotional well-being of our staff, students, and community. Our efforts resulted in our three magnet programs – Arts Institute of Medical Sciences, the Institute of Health Sciences, and the Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law – being designated as National Magnet Schools of Excellence. We also received the South Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Whole Child Award. Although this may have been a challenging year for everyone, it did not stop our students, faculty, and staff from continuing to excel in the 4 As.
Academics
- 2022 Columbia Urban League Academics Awards Recipients: Adedayo Adelakun, Oluwafemi Adelakun, Toluwanimi Ariyo, Wylsonne Brown, Zyondian Dixon, DeAvion Holloway-Lane, Alane' Lee-Rankin, Robie McCaskil, Nathaniel Moultrie, Alandis Patterson, Hayden Pendergrass, Hope Quattlebaum, Genesis Taylor, Vone' Whaley, & Samya Williams
- 2022 Columbia Urban League Career & Technology Education (CTE) Award Recipients: Faith Aiken, Savion Bouknight, Ashley Hubbard, & Donnie Jackson
- 6 Palmetto Fellows Scholarship recipients, 14 AP Scholars, 2 AP Scholars with Honor, 1 AP Scholar with Distinction
- Senior, Faith Aiken, was selected as a 2022 national recipient of the Award for Aspirations in Computing by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT).
Activities
- Principal Dr. Brenda Mack-Foxworth was a finalist for the South Carolina Principal of the Year.
- Ridge View Student Council was recognized as a 2022 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Student Council.
- 2022 Columbia Urban League Leadership Awards Recipients: Alimah Agoro, Heaven Lawson, Kennedi Poteat, & Oluwatobi Odubena.
- 2022 Columbia Urban League Spotlight Awards Recipient: Domenique Branch
- DECA Annual State Career Development Conference Top 10 Winners: Keziah Johnson, Jayla Foster, Edyn McCollum, Faith Aiken, Daiyonna Smith, Aniyah Castella, Kimora Brown, Petra Irick, & Erika Atkinson
Arts
- 2022 Columbia Urban League Arts Award Recipient: Jacob Arcenaeux, Alijah Norris, Kennedy Randle, and Kearyn Washington
- Blazer Band wins 4A Lower State Championship and received the highest scores in Music, General Effect, & Visual Execution.
- SC State Fair Art Winners: 2nd Place: Gabrianna Brooks; Honorable Mention: Jordan Blanton, Tyler Gooden, Tavares Scott; Nadia Smith (2D Drawing); Best in Division & 3rd Place (Professional Photography): Mrs. Perry
Athletics
- Gregory Jackson is the 2021-22 Gatorade South Carolina Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
- The Varsity Boys Basketball team is the 2022 5A State Champions.
- 2022 Columbia Urban League Athletics Award Recipients: Kiana Alexander, Isis Trapp, Treasure Wallace, Quincy Harris, Miquel Mason, & Timothy Speaks
- Wrestling Coach Logan Raabe was selected as Region 4 5A Wrestling Coach of the Year.
- Joshua Williams is the 160-pound Region 4 5A Champion.
The collaborative efforts of SIC and school administration focused on providing parents with social and emotional resources and support so that they are better prepared to help their children academically, socially, and emotionally. We thank those parents, faculty, and community members who have worked with us and we encourage representation from every student and parent organization that exists at Ridge View High School to participate in the efforts of next year’s School Improvement Council Members.
