The Freeport High School Manufacturing and Pre-engineering Academy students recently enjoyed industry visits to celebrate Manufacturing Month. The students were treated to tours at L3 Crestview Aerospace and American Elite Molding in Crestview. L3 is an industry leader in all areas of aircraft manufacture, aerostructures fabrication, and aircraft modification. American Elite Molding is America's leading manufacturer of nylon cable ties, producing over one million "zip ties" a day. Submitted by Ted Missildine, Instructor.

In support of National Unity Day and National Bullying Prevention Month, the Braves TV crew painted rocks and wrote kind messages on them.  They hid the rocks throughout the school on October 25.  Students that find a rock can give it to someone to brighten their day, keep it, or hide it for someone else to find.  Or they can return it to the LMC for a candy prize.  At WHS, we believe KINDNESS ROCKS! Submitted by Christy English.

Congratulations to Diego Duran-Gonzales, 8th grade, and his teacher, Jennifer Rhea, from Emerald Coast Middle School, for having his art work selected to represent the Walton County School District in the Art in the Capitol Competition. The Art in the Capitol Competition is a statewide visual arts competition in compliance with House Bill 701, that requires each school district to annually hold an art competition for all students grades 6-8.  The art works are displayed in the Capital Building during the regular legislative session. Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.