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Casey Cox, a retired member of the United States Coast Guard, poses with his son Drew during a recent visit to the youngster's first grade classroom at Chocowinity Primary School. Cox shared memories of his Coast Guard experiences, including taking part in Operation Hand Clasp, during which his unit in Guam delivered books to children. Cox also showed the students a few items he collected during his world travels, including a Pacific queen conch shell and a hand-carved shark pictured here. (Chocowinity Primary School/Contributed)


Dagoberto Garcia Edwards, a third grade student at Chocowinity Primary School, was the lucky countywide winner of a Kindle Fire awarded during Beaufort County Schools' celebration of National School Lunch Week. Presenting the prize is Connie Womble, CPS's cafeteria manager. (Chocowinity Primary School/Contributed)


Cristian Luis Hernandez is one of those students who make Chocowinity Primary School such a special place to be. The 8-year-old son of Paula Hernandez and Alberto Santos, is a third grade student in Trish Clayton's classroom.

    "He models daily the characteristics of an outstanding citizen in our classroom and in our school," Clayton said of Cristian. "He is kind to his classmates and is a friend to all. He is respectful of me and demonstrates that he truly values the education he is receiving in my classroom and at Chocowinity Primary School. Consistently striving to do all things to the best of his ability, he is a conscientious and hard-working student. Each morning when we say the Pledge of Allegiance, he stands straight and tall, proudly reciting the words, and the look on his face speaks as loud as his voice! Cristian is a student on whom I know that I can depend to do the right thing whether in our classroom, on the playground or in any other area of Chocowinity Primary School." Cristian said his favorite school subject is reading, and when not in school he enjoys playing games with his family and visiting relatives. (Chocowinity Primary School/Contributed)


Shawn Gerard, a third grader at Chocowinity Primary School, works on an assignment as his mom, Paula, looks on during the recent Multiplication Mania Math Parent Night hosted by CPS. (Chocowinity Primary School/Contributed)


Penny Miller (second from right), a kindergarten teacher at Chocowinity Primary School, was recently awarded a Partner in Education Leap Into Learning grant. The award was presented by Shannon White (second from left), president of the Beaufort County Schools Education Foundation Inc. Looking on are CPS's assistant principal Spencer Pake and principal Alicia Vosburgh. Miller is also Beaufort County Schools' Teacher of the Year for 2012-2013. (Chocowinity Primary School/Contributed)


Abby Preston, a kindergarten student at Chocowinity Primary School, is attired as the Statue of Liberty during a recent study of that famous American landmark and symbol of hope. Pictured with her are classmates (from left) Jackeline Lopez Torres, Kadance Haltigan and Kenyin Carter. (Chocowinity Primary School/Contributed)


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    Sarah Hodges
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    Beaufort County Schools
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