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Updated: May 11, 2025 @ 5:32 pm
Hannah Mims
Hannah Mims
This year’s recipient of the Johnston Development Corporation Scholarship is Hannah Mims. Mims is a senior at Strom Thurmond High School.
The award is presented each year to a high school student exemplifying outstanding community service. It is awarded in the run-up to the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival. This year’s festival was May 3.
Mims is an active high school student who reaches out to her community in many ways.
She volunteers in school, church and community activities. She has helped with the Feeding the Homeless Ministry, the Christmas Outreach Ministry and as a volunteer with Toys for Toys.
Mims conducted a science project with elementary school students, mentored at the Little Rebel Cheer Camp, served as a youth cheer coach assistant for recreation department and was a member of Bettis Recreation’s support staff. In the political arena, she handed out campaign material for local candidates and was an election poll worker.
She was a host for Strom Thurmond high’s senior activities on football field, worked the DECA school store and served as a concession stand volunteer and an elementary school dance chaperone. At church, she is an usher, youth choir leader, and cleans graves at the family church.
In the community, she has been an attendant at the 5K Shamrock Run Game, a volunteer at Edgefield Nursing Home and Hospital, and Ronald McDonald House Drive organizer. Mims also ushered for Pinckney Sisters Gospel Singers and worked their concession stand.
She plans to attend the University of South Carolina.Our existing board members are Jack Wetzel, Cary Frommer, and Jackie Wammock.
Thanks so much, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any additional information!
The Whitney Barns Group has appointed three new board members: Sarah Morris, Coty Wilson and Deborah Dawes. These talented professionals bring a unique blend of expertise in community outreach, equestrian culture, event planning and service-based initiatives — positioning the organization for continued growth and greater community impact.
Morris serves as the community relations director at Horse Creek Academy and the director of marketing, branding and public relations for the Horse Creek Foundation. Wilson is the community relations coordinator at Horse Creek Academy and Dawes is the school’s executive administrative assistant. All three are deeply connected to Aiken and bring a shared passion for service, connection and innovation.
They will join existing board members Jack Wetzel, Cary Frommer and Jackie Wammock.
The Whitney Barns Group remains committed to preserving the historic barns while reimagining their role as a vibrant, living landmark in the heart of Aiken. With new leadership and an expanded focus, the organization plans to foster educational partnerships, create meaningful service opportunities and host community-centered events that celebrate Aiken’s unique culture and heritage.
Together, the new and existing board members are excited to carry forward the organization’s mission — honoring the barns’ enduring importance to Aiken while building a future full of connection, learning, and celebration.
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