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Orangeburg County Community of Character
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    • 2025 Character Traits
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  • LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
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    • Fifth Grade Program
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ANNUAL FIFTH GRADE OUTSTANDING CHARACTER RECOGNITION EVENT

It is important to acknowledge great character and it is crucial to instill great character at an early age. In our schools, years ago, guidance counselors (professional school counselors) introduced initiatives that highlighted the importance of integrating the teaching of character traits into the school curriculum.


Orangeburg County Community of Character, working with the professional school counselors at each school, brings together fifth graders from all across Orangeburg County and recognizes those who have exemplified outstanding character.  Over 18 elementary schools and about 1500 fifth graders participate in this event.  Students, faculty, administrators, public officials and special guests share and hear messages promoting good character. The program also features special performances and a keynote motivational speaker. 


This event is a signature event of Orangeburg County Community of Character.

Our 2024-2025 Program

MEET OUR 2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

President Alexander Conyers - 13th President, South Carolina State University

Col. (U.S. Army Retired) Alexander Conyers is the 13th president of South Carolina State University. Under his leadership, the University has seen significant growth in record time.  An experienced servant leader, President Conyers served over 28 years in the U.S. Army. 


A Manning, South Carolina, native, President Conyers holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from SC State, a master’s degree in corrections from the University of South Carolina, and a master’s degree in public administration from Troy University. 

Meet our 2024-2025 FIFTH grade honorees

2025 FIFTH GRADE ESSAYS

Congratulations to our 2025 Fifth Grade honorees! These students have penned heartfelt essays on the meaning of good character, inspiring us all with their wisdom and insight.


(Photo credit: LARRY HARDY/T&D)

Read their essays

IMMEDIATE PAST FIFTH GRADE HONOREES

2023-2024 FIFTH GRADE HONOREES

2023-2024 FIFTH GRADE HONOREES

2023-2024 FIFTH GRADE HONOREES

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2022-2023 FIFTH GRADE HONOREES

2023-2024 FIFTH GRADE HONOREES

2023-2024 FIFTH GRADE HONOREES

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2020-2021 FIFTH GRADE HONOREES

2023-2024 FIFTH GRADE HONOREES

2020-2021 FIFTH GRADE HONOREES

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WATCH OUR 2022-2023 PROGRAM VIDEO RECAP

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  • Willie Jeffries Award
  • "The Austin" Award
  • Character Affirmation
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  • In the News
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Orangeburg County Community of Character | (803) 534-6821 | P.O. Box 593 | Orangeburg, SC 29116

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