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Good, Lucy Swearingen was born on January 12, 1920 in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of William Riley and Lucy McIver (Watson) S.
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Lucy Swearingen Good, American language educator, retired. Permanent professional grade A. certified secondary schools. Recipient Star Teacher award State Chamber of C., Rock Hill, 1969, Teacher of Year award American Legion, Rock Hill, 1979, Veterans of Foreign Wars trophy, Rock Hill, 1965, Valley Forge Classroom Teacher's medal, Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge, 1962; named Outstanding Woman of Year, Evening Herald, Rock Hill, 1968.
Education
Bachelor, Furman University, 1941. Master of Arts in Teaching, Winthrop College, 1975.
Career
Teacher of English and drama Pickens (South Carolina) High School, 1941-1942, Rock Hill (South Carolina) High School, 1942-1944, Greenwood (South Carolina) High School, 1944-1947. Teacher English and speech Rock Hill (South Carolina) High School, 1947-1967. Teacher advanced placement English and speech Catawba Academy, Rock Hill, South Carolina, 1976-1980.
Counselor for various South Carolina high schools. Chairman English State Textbook Committee for Language Arts, Columbia, South Carolina, 1967-1968. Public relations representative County Education Association, Rock Hill, 1965-1966.
Supervisor Student Teachers of Winthrop College, Rock Hill, 1955-1967. Judge speaking contest, South Carolina, North Carolina, 1950-1982.
Achievements
Membership
Counselor for students seeking civic scholarships. Coach numerous speaking contests for civic organizations. Volunteer National Kidney Foundation, Heart Fund, Cystic Fibrosis, American Cancer Society.
Member South Carolina Education Association, Federated Woman's Club/Book Review Club, Over the Teacups (vice president 1985-1987), Delta Kappa Gamma (president Omega chapter 1983-1985), Alpha Psi Omega.
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Connections
Married Thomas Swann Good, Junior, September 6, 1947.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Presbyterian -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1941
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1975
Career
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1941 - 1942
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1942 - 1944
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1944 - 1947
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1947 - 1967
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1976 - 1980
Awards
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Recipient Star Teacher award State Chamber of C., Rock Hill, 1969, Teacher of Year award American Legion, Rock Hill, 1979, Veterans of Foreign Wars trophy, Rock Hill, 1965, Valley Forge Classroom Teacher's medal, Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge, 1962. Named Outstanding Woman of Year, Evening Herald, Rock Hill, 1968.Recipient Star Teacher award State Chamber of C., Rock Hill, 1969, Teacher of Year award American Legion, Rock Hill, 1979, Veterans of Foreign Wars trophy, Rock Hill, 1965, Valley Forge Classroom Teacher's medal, Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge, 1962. Named Outstanding Woman of Year, Evening Herald, Rock Hill, 1968.