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Escambia County students ACT benchmark scores improve
By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Numbers are very significant for a high school student taking the ACT. And they’ve gone up for high school students in the Escambia County system.Some numbers are known as a “benchmark” score of the ACT. And they are more than just numbers. They signify a student has achieved a “credential.”A different benchmark is set for obtaining a credential and is part of the College…
Master Gardeners graduate
Next class registers in the fall 2023 Master Gardener intern graduates, from left, front, Annette Crenshaw, Joanna Varner, Corina Diamond, Cynthia Thompson, and Gina Gilbert; back, Craig Jerkins, Carol Holland, Wendell Ray, Ronald Smith, Drake Dalton. By MILLIE MURPHREESpecial to Atmore News On Tuesday, May 16, the Escambia County Master Gardener interns were honored with a graduation ceremony at the Escambia County Extension office. This spring, there were 10 participants…
RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for May are, from left, first row, Trevia Ford, Tevin Lane, Bryson Palmer, Kayden Calhoun, Travis Brown, Addison Hull, Malaysia McCants and Laylenn Staples; second row, Briella Martin, Abel Stewart, Shade Stallworth, Tierra Lane, Marcus MacKinley, Kayden Tucker, Miracle Blacke and Chyna Staples; third row, Travis Richardson, Terrell Nickson, Ahmarie Mann, Braelyn Smith, Arlaysia Pete, Makenzee Madison and Addilyn Armentor. Not pictured are…
Griffey named to SNHU Dean’s List
Jennifer Griffey of Atmore has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2023 Dean’s List. The winter terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter / spring, and…
Janes named to JSU President’s List
Jamison Janes of Atmore has been named to the President’s List at Jacksonville State University for her outstanding academic performance over the Spring 2023 semester. To be named to the President’s List, students must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 hours of GPA course credit.Founded in 1883 as a state teachers college, Jacksonville State University is located in the Appalachian foothills midway between…