Two K-9’s Purchased With Community Donations
June 22, 2011
Residents and businesses in Santa Rosa County have stepped up and help their Sheriff’s Office purchase two near K-9’s. In late March, NortheEscambia.com and other media outlets published a request from the Sheriff’s Office for help in replacing aging K-9’s.
“The community participation was astounding,” said Sgt. Scott Haines, public information officer. Donations totaled about $31,000 in just six weeks.
Two K-9’s were purchased to replace “Gero” and “Banja”. Gero” suffered a career ending injury in March that required him to be retired at nine years old. “Banja” was required to be retired for health related issues at eight years old.
The new K-9’s are:
“Rocky” (assigned to Deputy Roman Jackson) replaced K-9 “Banja”
“Rocky” is a three-year old Belgian Malinois. Rocky is “titled”, meaning he has had extensive training prior to coming to the SRSO. Rocky was imported to the United States from Belgium. Prior to coming to the SRSO, Rocky was a police service dog in Kure Beach, North Carolina. He was also certified in patrol work, narcotics, and tracking by the United States Police Canine Association. Rocky was the 2010 Region 2 USPCA Champion.
“Kaz” (assigned to Deputy Andy Magdalany) replaced K9 “Gero”
“Kaz” is a 14-month old German Shepherd. Kaz was imported from Belgium. He is considered a “green” dog with no prior training, but has all of the genetic “drives” or superb qualities to be an excellent candidate for police work, according to the SRSO.
Both dogs are taking the 400 hour FDLE K-9 course to become ready to patrol the streets of Santa Rosa County.
Expert: McDavid Mystery Steamboat Appears To Be From 1800’s
June 21, 2011
We are learning a little more about the possible steamboat pulled from the Escambia River near McDavid over the weekend.
“It does look like a late 1800’s steam launch,” Dr. Della Scott-Ireton, director of the Northwest Region of the Florida Public Archaeology Network said after viewing the photographs on NorthEscambia.com. (Click here for our weekend story.)
She said it appears to have a been a screw-driven vessel, powered by steam, not a paddle-wheel boat, as evidenced by the photos. For a photo gallery from the discovery, click here.
“This appears to be a locally significant find,” she said. “We don’t have preserved examples of these in Florida, but we know they existed from photographs in the state archives.” None of those photographs are of steam launches on the Escambia or other rivers in the area.
Archeologists were make plans Monday to document and preserve the vessel that now sits on a sandbar near a McDavid boat launch. The vessel was discovered and pulled from the river Saturday by a local family — a move Scott-Ireton advises against.
“If you find something, let the experts document it,” she said, adding that removing historical artifacts from Florida’s rivers may be a felony despite good intentions. However, no one is expected to face any charges whatsoever in connection with the McDavid find.
The boat has since been returned to the water awaiting investigation by archeologists.
Pictured top: A hole for a steam-powered screw can been seen in this photo. Pictured inset: Another look at the vessel. (NorthEscambia.com photos.)/ Pictured below: Examples of other steam launches in Florida — the first photo show a typical steam launch in the 1880’s in Tarpon Springs, Florida; the second photo shows the steam launch “Princess” between 1880 and 1890 on Rice Creek near Gainesville. (Courtesy the State Archives of Florida).
Free Meals Possible For Byrneville Residents Over 60
June 21, 2011
The Byrneville community has the opportunity to have free, fresh cooked meals provided daily — if enough qualified residents are interested.
The meals, provided through a state-sponsored program, would be for residents age 60 or older. In order for the program to begin, at least 25 people must express their interest in participating in the program at least some of the time. Meals will be picked up at the Byrneville Community Center.
If interested, email vicki@baggettsolutions.com with the name, phone number and age of each interested person.
Gulf Power Offers Hot Weather Energy Savings Tips
June 21, 2011
Gulf Power company is offering some tips for the summer heat — tips that can save you money whether you are a customer of Gulf Power, Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Alabama Power or Southern Pine Electric Cooperative.
Set your thermostat and leave it
During the summer, your air conditioner is the biggest user of electricity. For many homes, it accounts for more than half of the summer electricity bill.
- Set your thermostat at 78 degrees or higher and leave it there. For every degree below that setting, you’ll use 10 percent more electricity.
- Set the thermostat even higher when at work or away from home for long periods of time, but no more than five degrees higher.
- Change or clean your air conditioner filter regularly. Dirty filters restrict airflow and reduce efficiency.
- Use your ceiling fan for more comfort. Only turn it on when you’re in the room. Ceiling fans only cool people, not rooms.
- Clear outside AC units of plants or brush so they can run more efficiently.
Energy Select
Energy Select is an advanced energy management and efficiency program that can help you save money and energy.
You get
- A thermostat you program for comfort and savings
- Online Programming- You can now program your Energy Select thermostat from any computer with internet access.
- A special rate that features four different prices based upon the time of day, day of week and season. And, because the price you pay is lower than the normal rate 87 percent of the time, you can choose to buy electricity during lower priced periods which saves you money and energy.
- A meter that talks to Gulf Power
- FREE installation
Insulate
- Increase attic insulation, which can save up to 30 percent on cooling and heating costs.
- Insulation is measured in R-value, which is a measure of resistance to heat flow. So the higher the R-value, the better the insulation value.
- Experts recommend you use an R-value of R-38 in ceiling areas.
- Check your windows and doors for air leaks. Install weather stripping or caulking if needed.
Kitchen
- Whenever possible, cook a lot of meals at the same time. This uses less energy than when you cook each meal separately.
- If you’re baking, avoid opening the oven door. This lets out 20 percent of the heat. Use a cooking timer instead.
- Use pots and pans that match the size of the burners on your stove. This allows more heat to the pan and less heat will be lost to surrounding air.
- Try to use the range instead of the oven. Better yet, turn on the microwave or use a pressure cooker. Both use less power than a standard electric range.
Refrigerator
- Choose the right size refrigerator for your needs. Larger models use more energy. Open and close the refrigerator door quickly. Know what you want before opening the door.
- Make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight. Check it by closing a piece of paper in the door, half in and half out. If you can pull the paper out easily, you may need to make some adjustments or replace the seal.
- Keep your food covered. Moisture buildup in the refrigerator makes the air inside harder to cool.
Dishwasher
- Run the dishwasher, dryer and the stove after the sun goes down to avoid adding heat to your house.
- When using the dishwasher, turn off the drying cycle if you don’t need dishes right away.
- Wait until the dishwasher is full before running it. Partial loads can use just as much water and power as a full load.
- Scrape dishes before loading them into the dishwasher so you don’t have to rinse them. If they need rinsing, use cold water.
Lighting
One of the best ways to save energy is to turn off lights that aren’t in use.
- Use fluorescent lighting or CFLs when possible. They last about 10 times longer than incandescent lamps. And they can produce four times more light than standard incandescent lamps, for the same amount of energy.
- Use one large bulb instead of several small ones in areas where bright light is needed.
- Use smaller lamps in work areas, like sewing areas and computer desks, so you don’t light the entire room.
- Lighter-colored walls, drapes, blinds and upholstery reflect light. Dark colors absorb heat and require more artificial light.
Customers can call 1-877-655-4001 or visit www.gulfpower.com for summer money-saving tips. Customers can also do their own Energy Check Up online — a 5-minute EZ Check Up or more detailed 20-minute Full Check Up is available to help identify low cost and no cost ways to make your home more energy efficient.
Escambia River Electric Cooperative also offers many other money saving energy tips at www.erec.net.
Sherrill Soloist In Berry College Performance
June 19, 2011
Kate Elizabeth Sherrill of Walnut Hill recently performed as a soloist in the Berry College Concert Choir’s spring oratorio.
Sherrill was featured with guest soloist, internationally renowned baritone, Elias Mokole, in Anotonin Dvorak’s Te Deum, Opus 103.
She also performed in the Berry College theater department’s spring production of Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice, a modern remake of the ancient Greek myth Orpheus and Eurydice. Sherrill played the title role.
Sherrill is a senior vocal performance major with a minor in theater. She is the daughter of Kent and Anne Sherrill of Walnut Hill and the granddaughter of Dean Graham of Atmore.
Pictured: Kate Sherill of Walnut Hill following her performance in Eurydice in which she was dipped in the “river of forgetfulness”. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
For The Birds And Bees: It’s National Pollinator Week
June 19, 2011
This week goes to the birds and the bees – and to all of the other pollinators that keep our world growing and productive. June 20-26 is National Pollinator Week, and its intent is to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators to plants, animals, and humans.
As pollinators gather nectar and pollen for their survival, they are responsible for the reproduction (the production of fruits, seeds, nuts, etc.) of 70 percent of all flowering plants and two-thirds of crop plants. This ecological service is worth $14.6 billion annually in the United States, quite a chunk of change for this diverse batch of insects, birds and mammals.
Unfortunately, many of the world’s pollinators are at risk. Studies have shown that about a third of the nation’s managed honeybee colonies are lost each year, a trend that has held steady for the past five years. Pesticides and other toxins have also reduced the number of butterflies and other crucial pollinators.
But it’s not all gloom. An army of agencies and nonprofit groups have assembled to help restore and protect pollinator populations. And there are things you can do in your very own yard to help pollinators flourish.
First, you can incorporate pollinator friendly plants into your landscape. A diverse planting of mostly native plants is typically best. By diverse, we mean use of flowers with different shapes, colors and times of bloom. Natives include beardtongue, coreopsis, black-eyed susan, native sunflowers, purple coneflower, beebalm, tropical sage, and milkweed.
You can also provide nesting sites for bees, called bee blocks. To make a bee block, start with preservative free lumber and drill holes 3/32 to 3/8 inches in diameter. Holes should be spaced 3/4 inches apart, and they should only be open at one end.
Avoid using pesticides. While pesticides kill those pesky bugs, they take out a lot of beneficial bugs, too. Explore non-pesticide options when protecting yourself and your plants. Planting certain plants can ward off unwanted bugs or attract those good bugs to ward them off for you.
You can also promote pollinator habitat in your community. Greenspaces like parks and golf courses can provide valuable habitat for pollinators. As urbanization continues to deplete natural lands, these green spaces can serve as sanctuaries for pollinators. Encourage your local leaders and golf course owners to use landscaping and pesticide management best suited for pollinators.
Roadsides are another resource for helping pollinators. American roadsides have 10 million acres of land that could be ideal habitat. Ask your local and state highway officials to plant or allow native vegetation to colonize roadsides, creating an aesthetically pleasing vista for motorists as well as helping pollinators.
USDA and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recognize the importance of pollinators. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack designated this week as National Pollinator Week as a way to honor pollinators, “which provide significant environmental benefits necessary for maintaining healthy, biodiverse ecosystems,” Secretary Vilsack wrote in his proclamation. The NRCS promotes pollinator habitat in its cost-share programs, which gives landowners incentives to establish nectar corridors and pollinator nesting habitat.
Pollinators on the Web
For information on NRCS programs, visit www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov.
For information on pollinators, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/pollinators .
For a copy of NRCS’ “Be Kind to Pollinators” brochure, call 1-888-526-3227.
For information on National Pollinator Week, visit www.pollinator.org.
Some other helpful sites are www.xerces.org/pollinator-conservation/ and www.abfnet.org.
Joshua McElhaney is a District Conservationist with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). He works in the Molino (Escambia County) Field office. For additional details contact the Escambia County, FL USDA NRCS office at (850) 587-5404 ext. 3. Located at 151 Hwy 97, Molino (Escambia County Farm Bureau Building).
Weekend Gardening: Watering Wisdom
June 18, 2011
Dry weather is persisting across much of the South. Below normal rainfall and record-breaking heat is taking a toll on local landscapes. Because of Florida’s sandy soils, drought-sensitive plants may experience water stress after only a few days without rain or irrigation. Because water is a valuable resource, it’s crucial that irrigation be delivered properly to ensure plant health and conserve water.
How often we need to water varies, depending on such factors as temperature, rainfall, humidity, season, plants and light intensity. Proper watering is a function of applying the right amount of water at the appropriate times. It is important to get water to plant roots efficiently and effectively and to keep the moisture in the root zone area.
Irrigation Frequency
Many gardeners tend to water lightly every day during dry weather. Light frequent watering doesn’t get the water deep into the soil. Because roots only grow where there is adequate moisture, this practice results in a shallow root system.
Shallow-rooted plants are unable to tap reserves of water deeper in the soil and are prone to drought stress in even brief dry periods. Eventually, your plants become dependent on you to water them constantly.
Established trees and shrubs typically do not require frequent irrigation. For established plants, apply enough irrigation to wet the soil at least 8 to 12 inches deep rather than light amounts that wet only the surface. Deep watering provides water to a larger portion of the root system. A thorough watering should not be necessary for established landscape plants more often than once a week.
University of Florida guidelines call for watering lawns on an “as needed” basis. Lawns that are in need of water will show specific signs. These signs include the leaf blades folding in half, the grass showing a blue gray tint or your footprints remaining visible long after being made.
How Much To Water
To irrigate thoroughly, enough water should be applied to penetrate about 8 to 10 inches into the soil. Applying ½ to ¾ of an inch of water to medium-textured soils generally will accomplish this.
To figure out how long to leave your sprinkler on to apply the recommended amount of water, first, place several empty cans in the spray pattern of the sprinkler. Turn on the sprinkler and check the time. When about a ½ inch of water has accumulated in most of the cans, check the time again. That’s how long it takes your sprinkler to apply a ½ inch of water – and about how long you should leave it on to thoroughly irrigate an area.
The best check of how thoroughly an area has been watered is to go back about 15 minutes after watering and dig into the soil with a trowel. Find out if the water penetrated deep into the soil. Check several places. This procedure also works to calibrate an installed irrigation system or hose-end sprinklers.
In some situations, such as on slopes and heavy clay soils, the water may need to be added more slowly to reduce runoff. It takes water longer to penetrate heavy clay soils than light sandy soils. Run the sprinkler on for 10 to 15 minutes and off for 15 to 20 minutes until you’ve applied a ½ inch of water.
When to Water
Water early in the morning. Less water is lost to evaporation and wind drift in the morning because of cooler temperatures and less wind.
Final Thought
In the long run, organic matter in landscape beds helps to maintain soil moisture. For best results, mulch all landscape beds twice a year. Pine straw and pine bark are excellent mulches along with hardwood mulch.
For more information, contact Theresa Friday at 850-623-3868 or email tlfriday@ufl.edu. Friday is the Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for Santa Rosa County.
Photos: Summer Reading At Molino Park Elementary
June 16, 2011
The Molino Park Elementary School library was open Wednesday for students to enjoy reading and a little fun.
About 30 students enjoyed guest readers, blueberry pancakes, arts and crafts, and more.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
The library will be open again June 29, July 13, July 27 and August 10 for Molino Park students. The library will be open from 9 a.m. until noon. On June 29, students are encouraged to dress in red, white and blue for the Fourth, and August 10 will bring a back to school summer surprise.
There will be guest readers each day, along with activities related to the stories that are read. Parents and students can check out books, and students can take Accelerated Reader tests.
For more information, contact the school at (850) 587-5265.
Parents are required to stay with their children, and books that are checked out are due back August 10.
Pictured: Students enjoy summer reading — and blueberry pancakes — Wednesday morning at the Molino Park Elementary School library. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Park Student Awards List
June 15, 2011
The following kindergarten-fourth grade students received end of the year academic awards at Molino Park Elementary School.
(Fifth grade and more third grade awards will be published Thursday.)
Mrs. Sapp:
Citizenship-
Ashley Allen 3rd grade
Danny Antrim 2nd grade
James Holzapfel 3rd grade
Ethan Petras 2nd grade
Arianna Rudd 2nd grade
All A/B’s-
Anna McPherson 2nd grade
Most improved behavior-
Austin Teachey
Most improved in academics-
Shadonavon Young
Mrs. Fountain:
Perfect Attendance-
Tyshe-on Brown 5th grade
All A/B’s-
Sierra Slay 4th grade
Special Recognition-
Jacob Ward 3rd grade
Albert Roberts 5th grade
Accelerated Reader-
Gabriel Hamm 3rd grade
Sierra Slay 4th grade
Blake McAnally 5th grade
FIRST GRADE
Mrs. Findley:
Citizenship-
Jillian Gulledge
Michayla Kent
Trevor Kinnamon
Jaden Lewis
Kileigh Lundy
Lashara McBride
Melody Patterson
Kaden Pendleton
Chase Petras
Makayla Ramsey
Michael Roloph
All A’s-
Jaden Lewis
Kileigh Lundy
Melody Patterson
All A/B’s-
Trevor Kinnamon
Lashara McBride
Handwriting improvement- Devin Creamer
Reading improvement- McKenzie Rudd
Mrs. Lowery:
Citizenship-
Reagan Daniels
Alyssa Day
Serenity Harvell
Lindsey Kimmons
Shelby Prince
Hannah Ratcliff
Brystal Rhodes
Shayle Slay
Logan Thompson
Kailyn Watson
All A’s-
Reagan Daniels
All A/B’s-
Sereity Harvell
Wesley Johnson
Lindsey Kimmons
Brystal Rhodes
Chandler Rogers
Shayle Slay
Kailyn Watson
Special-
Most improved Academics & Behavior-
Josiah Delarosa
Most improved Reading- Bryson Love
Accelerated Reader-
Reagan Daniels 169,967 words read
Sunshine Math-
Reagan Daniels
Wesley Johnson
Lindsey Kimmons
Mrs. Ellis, Kindergarten
Citizenship:
Kendall Little
Briana Ragen
Shelby Lashley
Cameron Partrick
Ethan Collier
Ryan Collier
Ryan Andrews
Rustin Pope
Tony Antrim
Asa Schlobohm
Raven Brigman
Karson Brown
Weston Bishop
Freddy Carnley
Bailey Danielson
Ethan Scull
Blake Dunn
All S’s:
Shelby Lashley
Kendall Little
Cameron Partick
Briana Ragan
Ethan Collier
Ryan Andrews
Asa Schlobohm
Raven Brigman
Karson Brown
Tony Antrim
Freddy Carnley
Bailey Danielson
Rustin Pope
Most Improved Students:
Jesse Milstead
Ethan Scull
Mrs. Bodiford, 1st grade
Citizenship:
Divine Abrams
Melanie Danforth
Dylan Green
Hannah Hassebrock
Chelsi Lashley
Makayla Levins
Madelyn McAnally
Sarah Sconiers
Mackenzie Sims
Addison Spurlock
Bryant Walters
Jordan Wilson
Perfect Attendance:
Tanner Bailey
All A’s:
Addison Spurlock
All AlB’s:
Divine Abrams
Madelyn Mc Anally
Makayla Levins
Dylan Green
Sarah Sconiers
Mackenzie Sims
Bryant Walters
Special:
Most Artistic: Drew Hatcher
Hard Worker: Shelby Lowery
SECOND GRADE
Citizenship
Teagan Andress
Danny Antrim
Chase Arnette
Tayler Bridges
Kaelin Brinker
Kenley Brown
Kaitlyn Burkett
Jessica Conti
Hunter Cook
Joshua Coonrod
Harleigh Crumbley
Nathan Danforth
Tanner Davidson
Gyanna Edmonson
Torrie Edmonson
Jadon Fryman
Brentley Garrett
Julia Knight
Bryce Korinchak
Kaley Lashley
Brayden Mickel
Justin Miller
Lainey Pace
Kellie Parsons
Ethan Petras
Ashley Ragsdale
Ashleigh Ratcliff
Scott Skidmore
Clay Smith
Natalie St. Cyr
Morgan Taylor
Ariel Ward
Ben Ward
Michael Whitmire
Madelyn Zylstra
Perfect Attendance
Harleigh Crumbley
Leia Grantham
Julie Ann Keith
All A’s-
Kaelin Brinker
Jessica Conti
Joshua Coonrod
Nathan Danforth
Jadon Fryman
Leia Grantham
Brayden Mickel
Clay Smith
All A/B’s-
Chase Arnette
Tayler Bridges
Treyton Daughtry
Tanner Davidson
Brentley Garrett
Wesley Hart
Parker Hassebrock
Kaley Lashley
Anna McPherson
Justin Miller
Jeremiah Morris
Lainey Pace
Kellie Parsons
Natalie St. Cyr
Morgan Taylor
Ben Ward
Special Recognition-
Hunter Cook – Best Effort (Venable)
Logan English – Most Successful in Successmaker (Sims)
Jozzlynn Oppenhein- Most Improved (Venable)
Ashleigh Ratcliff- Most Improved in Reading (Daniels)
Madalin Roberts -Improvement in Reading (Solchenberger)
Lad Smith – Most Improved (Sims)
Austin Teachey – Most Improved Citizenship (Sapp)
Shadonavon Young – Most Improved Academics (Sapp)
Sunshine Math -
Chase Arnette
Kaelin Brinker
Jessica Conti
Joshua Coonrod
Connor Crisco
Jadon Fryman
Jeremiah Morris
Ryan Pendleton
Ariel Ward
FOURTH GRADE
Mrs. Garrett:
Citizenship-
Cade Allen
Kendall Enfinger
Taryn janes
Aubree Love
Grace Petras
Claire Roberson
Brandon Santos
Courtney Smith
Austin Smith
Leo Solano
Julie Stanton
Perfect Attendance:
Cade Allen
All A/B’s-
Cade Allen
Taryn Janes
Aubree Love
Hannah McGahan
Claire Roberson
Brandon Santos
Austin Smith
Julie Stanton
Special-
Most Improved:
Grace Petras
Courtney Smith
Top Acc. Reader-
Hannah McGahan
Austin Smith
Brandon Santos
Aubree Love
Sunshine Math-
Ryan Joseph
Mrs. Robinson:
Citizenship-
Maddie Campbell
Crystalyn Daly
Rose Flowers
Kaylin Glenn
Shelby Kizer
Elyssa McQuaid
Perfect Attendance-
Logan Barrett
Cornelius Purifoy
All A/B’s-
Dalton Brown
Nikoal Creamer
Bradley Edgar
Kyrha Shisk
Spencer St. Cyr
Special-
Most improved/effort:
Shelby Kizer
Wyatt Oliver
4th Accelerated Award- July Solchenberger
Mrs. Madril:
Citizenship-
Kennedy Bellard
Dillon Conti
Hannah Ellis
Braden Garrett
Savannah Hart
Jenna Hassebrock
Morgan Lathan
Meredith Morgan
Chase O’Connor
Christian Taylor
Hayley Walker
Perfect Attendance-
Savannah Hart
All A’s-
Cillon Conti
Jenna Hassebrock
Meredith Morgan
Chase O’Connor
All A/B’s-
Kennedy Bellard
Hannah Ellis Taylor Finney
Savannah Hart
Morgan Lathan
Christian Taylor
Hayley Walker
Special:
Most improved- Steven Krohn
Highest AR in class- Dillon Conti
KINDERGARTEN Ms. Cristofoletti
Citizenship-
Aaron Adams
Clay Allen
Kameron Enfinger
Carsen Ferguson-Perkins
Nicklas Fowler
James Hicks
Kacy Knable
Waylon Langford
Miah Massey
Alex Page
Ty Smith
Terrance Stallworth
Corey Bolton
Takayla Chiles
Jeremiah Nettles
All S’s-
Aaron Adams
Clay Allen
Micaela Bolton
Kameron Enfinger
Nicklas Fowler
Miah Massey
Alex Page
Ty Smith
Takayla Chiles
Most Improved-
Wyatt Milstead
Byrneville Fifth Graders Awarded
June 13, 2011
The following fifth grade students received end of the year academic awards at Byrneville Elementary School:
Reading:
Highest Average: Beau Henderson
2nd Highest Average: Abby Hammond
2nd Highest Average: Kayla Galvan
Math:
Highest Average: Kayla Galvan
2nd Highest Average: Beau Henderson
2nd Highest Average: Bailee Hinote
2nd Highest Average: Jayda Warner
Science:
Highest Average: Kayla Galvan
2nd Highest Average: Bailee Hinote
Social Studies:
Highest Average: Kayla Galvan
2nd Highest Average: Destiny Watson
2nd Highest Average: Beau Henderson
2nd Highest Average: Anna Belle Barberree
2nd Highest Average: Alaina Rolin
2nd Highest Average: Logan Calloway
Language Arts:
Highest Average: Kayla Galvan
2nd Highest Average: Shellie Harrelson
Most Improved in Reading: Levi Wagner
Most Improved in Math: Levi Cofield
Most Improved in Science: Zynaisha Davis
Most Improved in Social Studies: Brandon Jones
Most Improved in Language Arts: Joey Killam
Most Improved in Writing: Logan Hanks
Most Improved in Citizenship: Logan Walters
Invention Convention Winners:
1st Place: Bailee Hinote
2nd Place: Beau Henderson
3rd Place: Alaina Rolin
Most AR points: Destiny Watson
2nd Most AR points: Alaina Rolin
“A” Honor Roll All Year:
Anna Belle Barberree
Kayla Galvan
Shellie Harrelson
Bailee Hinote
Alaina Rolin
Jayda Warner
Logan Calloway
Beau Henderson
“A-B” Honor Roll All Year:
Jenna Black
Abby Hammond
Patience Newsome
Meagan Reid
Destiny Watson