Simpson County Technical Center student Marc Rowell placed first for an essay he wrote recently for the polymer science competition held at the University of South Mississippi.

According to the Simson County School District Rowell received a $500 scholarship to USM.

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Simpson County School District Superintendent Glenn Harris recently announced the district's teacher of the year -- Mendenhall High School’s Paul Purvis.

Purvis is a government and economics teacher and also serves as head football coach and atheltic director. He was selected by a committee based on the application process used by the State Department of Education, according to the school district.

For more information on Purvis and to see a list of the teacher of the year from each Simpson County School District school, visit the school district's website.

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