Cavalier Accolades
Excellence is a tradition at RNE, not just a moment.
While this list highlights our success in the classroom, on stage, on the field, and beyond, the Cavalier spirit never rests!
Our students achieve more and more every day, so keep a lookout for more from your RNE Cavaliers!
CAVID - Cavalier Advancement Via Individual Determination
Emerging AVID Schoolwide | AVID® | 2023-2024
The Archive yearbook, Cavplex
Honor rating | SC Scholastic Press Association | 2025
Palmetto Award (Class III) | SC Scholastic Press Association | 2025
Tapestry literary magazine, Cavplex
Superior rating | SC Scholastic Press Association | 2026
Superior rating | SC Scholastic Press Association | 2025
The Saber online news, Cavplex
2nd Place, Best of Show | | Southern International Press Association | 2026
Superior rating | Southern International Press Association | 2026
Superior rating | Southern International Press Association | 2025
Magnet programs (CavPlex, Horizon, PCA)
Nationally Certified Demonstration Magnet School | Magnet Schools of America | 2025-2029
Nationally Certified Demonstration Magnet School | Magnet Schools of America | 2021-2025
NJROTC - Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors Award | Naval Service Training Command, U.S. Navy | 2025
Distinguished Unit of Excellence with Honors | Naval Service Training Command, U.S. Navy | 2024
School Counseling Department
Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP®) | American School Counselor Association | 2025
Teacher Cadet
3 Future Teachers | R2 Teacher Cadet Signing Day | 2026
3 Future Teachers | R2 Teacher Cadet Signing Day | 2025
HOSA - Health Occupations Students of America
Health Informatics, Individual, 3rd place | SC HOSA State Leadership Conference 2026
Medical Spelling, Individual, 5th place | SC HOSA State Leadership Conference 2026
Mock Trial
High School Mock Trial Competition, 4th in State | South Carolina Bar | 2026
Professionalism and Civility Award | South Carolina Bar | 2023, 2024
National Beta
School of Merit | National Beta | 2026
Student Government
Community Service & Outreach, 1st place, 4A | Southern Association of Student Councils | 2026
School Recreational Activities, 2nd place, 4A | Southern Association of Student Councils | 2026
School Spirit and Pride, 1st place, 4A | Southern Association of Student Councils | 2026
Community Service Outreach, 3rd Place | Southern Association of Student Councils | 2024
Gold Honor Council | South Carolina Association of Student Councils | 2026
Diamond Member School | Southern Association of Student Councils | 2024
National Gold Council of Excellence | Southern Association of Student Councils | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
ABC Institute
ABC School | Arts in the Basic Curriculum | Since 2001
Band
1 musician | Region Band | 2026
Chorus, PCA Vocal, Cavalier Chorale
4 vocalists | SC All-State Choir | 2025
13 vocalists | Region Choir | 2025
4 vocalists | SC All-State Choir | 2024
12 vocalists | Region Choir | 2024
12 vocalists | R2 District Honors Choir | 2024
Orchestra
1 musician | SC All-State Orchestra | 2026
4 musicians | Region Orchestra | 2026
9 musicians | District Honor Orchestra | 2026
"Excellent" rating | SCMEA Concert Performance Assessment | 2025
5 musicians | Region Orchestra | 2025
6 musicians | District Honor Orchestra | 2025
Silver Cadet Marching Band
Excellent Rating | SCBDA Traditional High Step Marching Championship | 2025
3rd Place Overall | SCBDA Traditional High Step State Marching Band Championship | 2024
Superior Rating | Darlington HS Band Battle of the Bands | 2024
3rd Place A/AA | Darlington HS Band Battle of the Bands | 2024
1st Place Overall (A) Class | Darlington HS Band Battle of the Bands | 2024
2025-2026
5 Inductees | Athletics | 2025 Hall of Fame
6 Top-8 Finishes | Track & Field | Coaches Classic Elite
1 Player of the Week | Boys Baskbetball | The State Newspaper
1 All-Star Participant | Football | North/South Bowl
10 All-Region Athletes | Multi-Sport | Region III-4A
Round 1 Qualifier | Girls Basketball | SCHSL 4A Playoffs
1 Upper State Champion | Wrestling | 4A State Championship (3rd Place Overall)
4 Collegiate Commits | Student-Athletes | Class of 2026
2024-2025
5 Inductees | Athletics | 2024 Hall of Fame
SC Mr. Football Recipient | Football | Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl
Student-Athlete of the Month | Football | South Carolina High School League
8–4 Record & Playoff Qualifier | Varsity Football | SCHSL Class 4A
4 Collegiate Commits | Student-Athletes | Class of 2025
Sword & Saber | Spring Valley versus Richland Northeast Rivalry
2023-2024
5 Inductees | Athletics | 2023 Hall of Fame
Offensive Player of the Year | Football | Region 5-4A
2 All-State Players | Football | SC SC-Football Coaches Association
Round 1 Qualifier | Boys Basketball | SCHSL 4A Playoffs
6 Collegiate Commits | Student-Athletes | Class of 2024
Sword & Saber | Spring Valley versus Richland Northeast Rivalry