Year: 2020

Atmore News

EA dance team holds camp
The Escambia Academy dance team held an on campus camp July 8 to 10, conducted by Leigh Murphee. The team learned new jazz, hip hop and pom pom routines. EA dance coaches are Carolina Smoak and Julianna Hardy. Members of the team are, from left, front, Jane’ Vermeulen, Emma Hall, Kadence Kolbe; back, Tiffany Gookin, Rubye Nix, Mackenzie Watson, Abby-Kate Helton.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the special board meeting Wednesday, July 15. Resignation 1. Tiffany Oliver, English / language arts teacher, Escambia County High School, effective July 7, 2020 2. Leviticus Wilson, elementary teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective July 6, 2020 3. Danielle Wallace, English / language arts teacher, Flomaton High School, effective July 12,…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Pandemic poses threat to new ECHS sports programs
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High School planned to add wrestling and soccer to the school’s athletic program this year, but those plans may or may not happen. “We are currently planning on adding wrestling and soccer teams to our school’s athletic programs this year,” ECHS Athletic Director Scott Mason said. “Those plans are still being pushed forward, but the COVID-19 situation could hinder that.” According to Mason,…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
In memory of John Lewis
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman The day I was sworn into Congress, a man I had never met before but had heard a lot about and admired approached me to introduce himself and welcome me to the House. His name was John Lewis. He told me he was born and raised in Troy, Alabama, and though he lived and represented a district in Georgia, he still felt a strong connection to…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago
What does a pandemic do?
What does a pandemic do? It changes things. And it cancels things. For the past several years, the fourth Saturday in July has been a busy one for Atmore News and for Myrna and me personally. Usually Don or Ditto – or both – cover the Unity in the Community event at Grace Fellowship. It’s a big to-do with games, activities, information, food, entertainment, school uniforms and supplies. It’s a…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago