EducationAtmore News

Giles named to Troy Provost’s List
Porche Giles of Atmore has been named to the Provost’s List at Troy University for Term 1 of the 2021-2022 academic year.The Provost’s List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65.Term 1 includes students at Troy’s campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.
Grace donates to RPES
Grace Fellowship donated several boxes of uniforms to Rachel Patterson Elementary School Friday to help replenish the school’s uniform closet. Shown at the presentation are, from left, Marlo G. Young, M.S., Mental Health Service Coordinator, Escambia County School System; Glenn Weber, Grace Fellowship Executive Pastor; Toya McMillian, RPES Principal; Yvette Watkins, School Social Worker for the Atmore area schools.
Band members receive scholarships
Escambia County High School band director Hayley Canterbury is always proud of her students, but she’s also proud for them when they receive college scholarships in music. Shown are four band members who were recently offered scholarships, from left, Jaelon Wilson, Alabama A&M; Tristan Ford, Huntingdon; Shakur Simmons, Alabama A&M; Jahier Bowens, Coastal Alabama Community College.