Airport High School

Nominations sought for the Airport High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Nominations are being accepted through Aug. 16, for the Airport High School Athletic Hall of Fame.   The Airport High School Eagle Club established the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004 to recognize the accomplishments of former athletes and coaches.   In order to be eligible for the Athletic Hall of Fame, nominees must have graduated from […]

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Obituary and funeral service details for former Airport Coach Les Evans

Leslie “Les” Gilbert Evans – August 9, 1943 – July 1, 2021 West Columbia, South Carolina – Leslie (Les) Gilbert Evans, 77, beloved husband, father, Papa, and coach passed away on Thursday July 1, 2021. Coach Evans was born in New Zion, SC on August 9, 1943 to the late Lois Cantey Evans and Gilbert […]

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Airport’s Jayla Jamison named SC Gatorade Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year for the third time

Jayla Jamison of Airport High School has been named the SC Gatorade Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year. It’s the third time she has been selected as the state’s Gatorade Athlete of the Year. Jayla has signed to run track for the University of South Carolina signee has received the honor. Only two […]

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Former Airport High School football coach and athletic director Les Evans has passed away

Former Airport High School football coach and athletic director Les Evans has passed away. His passing was reported by Lexington School District Two, Thursday morning. Evans ended a 35-year career in coaching on December of 2000. He coached 25 years at Airport High School where he was head football coach and athletics director. Airport’s current […]

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Airport students raised more than $78,000 for Camp Kemo, receive resolution from West Columbia City Council

West Columbia City Council Members Casey Hallman and Mickey Pringle recognized Airport High School Student Council at the city council work session, Tuesday.Airport students raised more than $78,000 for Prisma Health Midlands Children’s Hospital Camp Kemo Program. West Columbia City Council Members Casey Hallman and Mickey Pringle recognized Airport High School Student Council at the […]

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Airport’s Angel Altamirano, Micah Hill sign to play soccer at Columbia College

Two Airport High School athletes declared their intent to play soccer at the college level. Seniors Micah Hill and Angel Altamirano both signed letters of intent to play on the inaugural soccer team at Columbia College. The two Airport athletes participated in a signing ceremony Friday in the school arena, attended by family, coaches, and […]

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Airport High School raises record amount of money for Camp KEMO kids

From Daniel Bailey – AHS Student Activities Director – It was the culmination of a gargantuan humanitarian effort by Airport High School students. The Airport High School Student Council collected more than $78,000 in 2021 for Drive to send kids to Camp Kemo. The check was presented to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital, Thursday. The Charity […]

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Airport’s Jayla Jamison has 4 top finishes at track championships; Brookland-Cayce’s Ian Myers is first in the 200 meters

Airport and Brookland-Cayce had medal winners in the SC High School League Track and Field championships, Friday. Airport’s Jayla Jamison Airport’s Jayla Jamison ended her high school track career with 4 more first -place performances. She won the 100, 200 and 400 meters and long jump in Class 4A. In her high school career Jamison […]

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