On September 13th, a check in the amount of $12,600 was presented to Rick McGill, President of Friends of Shanklin and Elizabeth Rivera, Principal of Shanklin Elementary School. Also present were members of 100 Women Who Care Beaufort and members of Friends of Shanklin who joined in the celebration outside of the school in front of their lighthouse.

Friends of Shanklin’s mission is to provide both financial and human resource support to the Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School. Their goals are to:

  • Advance students’ educational capabilities and leadership skills
  • Facilitate a positive learning environment
  • Foster a collective community of people who care by working together with Shanklin parents, teachers, adminstrators, and PTO.

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