Groups Reward Students for Analysis of Hot Topics in Global Issues
Staff Report From Charleston CEO
Tuesday, May 21st, 2019
At an award ceremony on April 17, 2019, three Charleston County Public High School students were presented 2019 John M Settle, Sr./World Affairs Council of Charleston Awards.
The Settle Awards are presented annually to students who demonstrate excellence in their studies of world history and foreign affairs. A local bank presented the winning students with the latest Kindle devices to assist in furthering their studies.
Spencer Margosian, a senior at Wando High School, pivoted from his Engineering Club focus and VEX Robotics competition to write an award-winning essay. His essay argues that neither China’s economic expansion nor its diplomatic expansion in Asia present challenges that American foreign policy cannot successfully manage.
Bryon Murphy, a sophomore at Burke High School with a desire to practice medicine, and Amyah Wright, a sophomore at Military Magnet Schools, won awards for their evaluation of methods for improving Global Health based on actual results. In both research and access, the two students analyzed the factors of public vs. private funding and multilateral agencies vs. U.S. foreign aid. These outcomes were evaluated in both humanitarian terms and increases in productivity.
The annual Settle Awards are named after John M. Settle, Sr., a graduate of Charleston High School and the Citadel. Settle was CEO of Community First Bank until 2002, and prior to being CEO he was Chairman Emeritus of Community First Bank.