Bladen Bates
Bladen Bates
Bladen is a graduate of Wade Hampton High School. She has earned the following honors: Letters of Recognition for Leadership from Senator Tim Scott and Mayor Knox White, Palmetto Girls State, Student Body President, and 6-year Lettermen for swimming, etc. While attending Wade Hampton High School, Bladen participated in Student Council, Young Life, National Honors Society, and Youth in Government Varsity Captain for Swimming. She was actively involved in swimming all four years of school, as well. Bladen gives of her time serving on the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance, Special Olympics, Young Life Family Camp, and SAIL Swimming.
Bladen will be attending Wofford College and plans to double major in Psychology and Government
‘I have the spirit of a warrior because I honor and respect others, have integrity, and allow the battles that I have fought to build me up rather than break me down,”