Author: Atmore News

By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Twelve high school students were just sent to the superintendent’s office.Not due to a disciplinary problem, but because they’re the best and brightest the school system has to offer. With a lot of ideas on how to improve things in the classroom. They’re part of the new Student Advisory Council, acting as a liaison between students and the superintendent.The three-hour roundtable discussion and lunch…

Three Escambia Academy football players signed scholarships Wednesday, May 4, to play on the college level. Players are seated, from left, Rayvon Barnes, Peru College, Nebraska; Brian Brown, Tuskegee University; Ja’Kanye Hooks, Peru College, Nebraska. Shown are several members of the senior class who attended the ceremony, from left, Hunter Smith, Brady Howell, Braden Crysell, Christopher Long, Julie Renae Conway, Lillie Lanham, Jamison Janes, Emma Hall, Landon Sims, Tomorrion Knight,…

May 2 through May 6 was Teacher Appreciation Week. Escambia County Board of Education member Loumeek White showed his appreciation by having donuts delivered to the schools for the administration, faculty and staff to enjoy. Bernard Bryant, at left, did the honors of delivering. He’s shown at Rachel Patterson Elementary School with school personnel, from left, Shannon Martin, Melissa Nichols, Allie Brooks, Vonda Bynum, Toya McMillian, Teresa Crayton.

The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for April are, from left, first row,Kalylah Byrne, Ryleigh Lassitter, Kadrick Neal, Ka’Miyah Riley, Kayden Tucker, Karsen Howard, Myrah Segura, Zander Davidson; second row, Brayden Riley, Ava Williams, Elijah Kennedy, Melanie Owens, Jeremiah Dirden, Amya Williams, Randy Johnson, Anyiaha Perry; third row, Noah Rice, Moriah Rodgers, Zylus Davidson, Jah’Liyah Dawson, Andre Davis, Tiana Farmer, Peyton James, Tymiyah McKenzie. Not pictured, Jonathan Taylor

3 month to 1 year boy Winner – Stetson Drake Johnson; Runner-up – Luke Martin 3 month to 1 year girl Winner – Mazeleigh Price; Runner-up – Raelynn Brown 1 year boy Winner – Timber Hiebert; Runner-up – Griffin Cale 1 year girl Winner – Ariella Gregson; Runner-up – Loyalty 2 year girl Winner – Ruby Starns; Runner-up – Promise Thomas 3 year girl Winner – Sara-Emmons Smith Tie for…