World-class musicians including German soprano Vera Schoenberg and baritone Robert Honeysucker, along with Korean tenor Won Whi Choi performed at Freeport Middle School on April 8th.

 Also visiting the school were NWFSO Conductor, Jeffrey Rink, and accomplished pianist, Yoko Hagino.

 A special thanks to Ms. Melanie Moore, MKAF Education Director, for inviting them to Freeport Middle School!

The Walton Middle School (WMS) physical education department recently organized a Knock-Out Cancer fundraiser to support the WMS Relay for Life team.  To participate in Knock-Out Cancer Day, students had to raise a minimum of $3.00 through pledges and or donations.  Students who brought in a minimum of $3.00 were allowed to play Endless Knock-Out during their P.E. class on Friday, April 3. 

Over a span of four days, students raised a total of $2,511.38.  A trophy was presented to one student in each grade level who raised the most money: 6^th grader Tinsley Abbott ($170.00), 7^th grader Tanasia Gilbert ($128.00), and 8^th grader Joshua Dahdah ($103.00).

On a side note, $254.00 was also raised through concessions on Knock-Out Cancer Day. This money will be donated to the Autism Awareness walk taking place Saturday, April 18, 2014.   

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L-R Scott Hulion (TSA) Assistant Principal, Tinsley Abbott, Tanasia Gilbert Joshua Dahdah

Kaylyn Rhodes - Most effective Witness at Circuit 1 Mock Trial Competition.

Matthew Majors - Most effective Attorney at Circuit 1 Mock Trial Competition.

Pictured L to R:  Russell Hughes, WHS Principal; Kaylyn Rhodes, WHS Student; Carlene Anderson, WCSD Superintendent; Matthew Majors, WHS Student; Tracy Nick, WHS Youth Leadership Teacher