South Aiken High and Aiken Scholars Academy Student Rena Humes Named Scholar Athlete of the Week by WJBF surrounded by coaches, principal, teammates, and community partners.

SOUTH AIKEN'S RENA HUMES NAMED SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Aiken County Public Schools

April 1, 2025

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – This week’s scholar athlete is Rena Humes from South Aiken High School.

Rena is on the South Aiken High cheering squad and is enrolled at the Aiken Scholars Academy. Her litany of academic accolades is impressive. Dually enrolled at USC Aiken, Rena is on the dean’s list and is an AP scholar with distinction along with her AP capstone diploma. She’s a member of the Palmetto Girl State City Council, the academic and beta clubs and a member of Junior Leadership of Aiken County, just to name a few.

To read the full story and view the video segment, please visit WJBF's website.

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WJBF Scholar Athlete Award recipient Rena Humes receives award surrounded by family, coaches, her principal, teammates, and community partners. WJBF Scholar Athlete Award Recipient Rena Humes receives a hug from one of her cheer coaches.WJBF Scholar Athlete Award Recipient Rena Humes gives an interview to WJBF.WJBF Scholar Athlete Award Recipient Rena Humes poses with award in front of South Aiken High backdrop.WJBF Scholar Athlete Award Recipient Rena Humes poses with her mother.WJBF Scholar Athlete Award Recipient Rena Humes poses with her two South Aiken High cheer coaches.WJBF Scholar Athlete Award Recipient Rena Humes poses with her Aiken Scholars Academy Principal, Martha Messick.WJBF Scholar Athlete Award Recipient Rena Humes poses with her South Aiken High Cheer squad.South Aiken High Cheer and Aiken Scholars Academy sign.