ECMS held its 6th Grade Tropicana Speech Competition on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The winner from each language arts class competed to be the overall 6th grade winner. All of the competitors did an amazing job, and the judges had a tough time choosing the top three. We are proud of all of our students for participating and would like to send a special congratulations to our grade level winners as well as a huge thank you to our fabulous 6th Grade Language Arts Teachers, Mrs. Leslie MacPike and Mrs. Christine Solomon for doing such a wonderful job preparing our students for success each and every day!
6th Grade Overall Winners (L to R)
Auburn Hamer (2nd Place), Maya Sien (1st Place), Jaiden Morris (3rd Place)
Class Winners Group Picture: Back Row (L to R): Natalie Mitchell, Auburn Hamer, Maya Sien, Jaiden Morris, Sami Thompson; Front Row (L to R): Kamryn Cooper, Josie Abicca, Cassidy Cabe, Tyler Johnson
Submitted by Candy Bodie
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Two students in Mrs. Amy Bennett's Reading classes at Walton Middle School won contests sponsored by Achieve3000. Victor Hernandez scored the most points for the entire state of Florida last week, and Mikaela Price won the most points for a day statewide. Mrs. Bennett and WMS applaud these students for their commitment to reading success. Submitted by Kristen Nelson.
The PHS Media Center was presented with the Dugas Family Foundation Grant by Mrs. Rita Forbes. The grant allowed the purchase of books for students. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
Congratulations to all Walton High School participants in this year’s Science Fair (held on Nov. 14)! The judges saw much potential in the projects and have encouraged many of the students to continue on to the district science fair in December.
We would like to recognize the following students:
Biological - 1st Place - Drake Pennington
Biological - 2nd Place - Andrew Huff, Amber Law, and Krislyn McLaney
Biological - 3rd Place - Mallory Hataway
Biological - Honorable Mention - Belle Lloyd, Katelyn Lloyd, Luke Love, Olivia Scott, and Alexis Thompson
Physical - 1st Place - Cory LaCour, Briston Smith, and Ben Woods
Physical - 2nd Place - Joshua Homza and Zachary Magner
Physical - 3rd Place - Kahl Miller and Joseph Woods
Physical - Honorable Mention - Taylor Smith, Maddie Drake, Hannah Brown, Jackson Newsome, Katelyn Gillert, and Shelbee Castrillo
Submitted by Christy English.
SWHS Senior Alyssa Selvey, surrounded by her parents Jeff and Angel Selvey and Seahawk Athletic Director Phil Tisa and Head Softball Coach Bob Hartness, signed her letter of commitment to play softball next year at the University of West Florida. Congratulations Alyssa! Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
