91 2023 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM www. Bes tOfMP. com | www. Bes tOfMP. Vi deo | www. Bes tOfMPpodcas t . com BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL The mission at Palmetto Christian Academy is to equip students to pursue Jesus Christ passionately as they impact culture. And it looks like they’re having a ball on that journey. Growing more than ever, the school’s student life center is finally complete. With over 44,000 square feet of science labs, technology centers, collaborative classrooms and recreation spaces, the student experience is more comprehensive than ever. The cup runneth over. Other finalists: Bishop England, Christ Our King, Stella Maris BEST PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL Mount Pleasant is known for its amazing school district. Competition was stiff, but the wondrous Wando High School came out on top this time. TheWarriors have prevailed again, with much credit going to the incredible staff, top-rated curriculum, plethora of sports and wonderful facilities. However, the outstanding students, always raking in athletic and academic accolades, have truly aced the test for best high school. Other finalists: Lucy Beckham High School, Oceanside Collegiate Academy BEST PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL Academics, arts and athletics help Moultrie Middle School to nurture the individuals that matriculate there to think creatively and critically. Named for General WilliamMoultrie, this school, like its namesake, exudes senses of duty, honor and hope for the future! Other finalists: Laing Middle School of Science and Technology, Thomas C. Cario Middle School BEST PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A partial magnet school, integrating the arts into the curriculum, Jennie Moore Elementary School is full of the ingredients thatmake students rise to their highest potential. That is why this Mount Pleasant school takes the cake! Other finalists: Carolina Park Elementary, Charles Pinckney Elementary BEST RADIO PERSONALITY That one-of-a-kind voicewe all love to hear invade our cars onmorning commutes has done it again. Mount Pleasant has spoken up for the girl with the gift of gab oncemore. When it comes to pop culture, music and funny fiascos, Brooke Ryan has us all tuning in and turning up! Other finalists: Jessica Chandler, Richard Todd BEST RADIO STATION It’s no“mix-up,” The Mix on 95.9 has nabbed another Best Of nod. Playing today’s biggest hits and peppering in commentary from the best DJs in town, this station’s presence is always in the air! Other finalists: 92.5, 105.5 BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Robyn Jones Hall is at the top of the market according to Mount Pleasant voters. The raved-about realtor is a rare Mount Pleasant native and knows every nook and cranny in town. Hall cares about the land she hails from and works hard for her clients from start to finish! Her home team at Carolina One Real Estate have some major bragging rights. Other finalists: John Bell, Amy Lee BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY Not only does Carolina One house the best real estate agent in town, but they are also the best overall company! This company, over half a century old, has seen the complete evolution of the area’s real estate market. They have nurtured this community since it was just knees and elbows, and they continue to nurture it as it reigns as the fourth largest town in South Carolina. Other finalists: The Boulevard, The Cassina Group BEST REAL ESTATE TEAM They say it takes a village to raise a child. But who created the village?Who are the faces that have shaped the community. That’s a team all its own, made up of a million sub-committees. A huge piece of the puzzle are the teams of realtors that help curate the corners of the world where we live, work and play. The Paul Smith Real EstateTeam is a part of that legacy, and they have been voted best in Mount Pleasant! Other finalists: Katherine Cox + Co, The Culp Team BEST PRINCIPAL We’ve all heard the phrase, “the last three letters in principal spell ‘pal.’” It might seem trite, but there are administrators out there who take that to heart. These types of principals aren’t just rulers of iron fists, but stewards and friends to students that they care about. Michael Antonelli of Carolina Park Elementary is Mount Pleasant’s favorite “pal.” Other finalists: Karen Felder, JD Zubia
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