The Department of Student Services awarded a scholarship to a Silver Bluff student.

Silver Bluff High School seniors gathered to celebrate their academic and extracurricular achievements with the school’s annual Senior Awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 12.

Dressed in their caps and gowns, students received honor stoles, cords for participation in Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors classes, and were also recognized for a variety of scholarships by staff and community leaders.

“Today is about recognizing the many achievements of these remarkable students and the bright futures that lie ahead of them. Congratulations to each of our honorees – we are incredibly proud of you and excited to see all that you will accomplish in the years to come,” Silver Bluff principal Jennifer Kolmar shared with students, parents and community leaders.

Numerous scholarships were awarded, including the inaugural Department of Student Services scholarship, which was awarded to Ja’Mya Sims, a student who has shown tremendous resilience during her time as an Aiken County student.

Silver Bluff Seniors stand for Senior Awards ceremony.


Parents watch their students process in at Silver Bluff for awards ceremony.Honors students received stoles for their academic achievement.A student smiles after receiving her honors stole.A student poses with a scholarship certificate.Underclassmen watch the senior awards ceremony.