Sherry Digmon

School year wraps up at ECMS
Escambia County Middle School wrapped up the year with the eighth-grade Honors Day program on the last day of school Thursday, May 25. While numerous awards were presented, two of the top awards went to one student – Breanna McGowan. She received the Leadership Award and the Highest GPA Award. The end of school was bitter-sweet for Principal Debbie Bolden who is finishing her first year at the school. Following…
Retirees honored
Sixteen employees with the Escambia County school system were honored with a reception Tuesday, May 16, at Flomaton High School. The 16 represented almost 400 years in the system. Only five attended the reception, but all were recognized. Debra Hester McCann, teacher, 35.79 years, retired at A.C. Moore Elementary Lawrence Goldsmith, culinary arts teacher, 22 years, retired at Escambia County High School Vangela Franklin, teacher aide, 25.90 years, retired at…
ACM Star Students
A.C. Moore Elementary School’s Star Students for May were named on Friday, May 19. They are, from left, front, Lanadrianna Johnson, Jamarion Williams, Deianne Harris, Jacob Boutwell, MyKenzie Corey, Anna Frost, Rihanna Williams, Felicity Lynn; back, Janiyah Montgomery, Zariyah Haynes, Ariyana Young, Christopher Defee, Jovon Brown, Chloe Dawson.
Memorial Day program planned
VFW Post 7016 and American Legion Post 90 will present a Memorial Day program Monday, May 29, 9 a.m., at the Veterans Monument in front of Atmore City Hall. Memorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering people who died while serving in the military. This year’s program is as follows: Opening Remarks by VFW Commander Billy Gates and Legion Commander Guy Milstid Invocation by Glenn Wardrop, VFW Chaplain Welcome…
Leadership Atmore class graduates
The 2017 Leadership Atmore class graduated Monday evening, May 15. Members celebrated new friendships and a new appreciation for the town they call home – some for a long time, some for only a short time. Program director Cindy Lee began the program with a welcome and the invocation, praying that these graduates had found their place in the community. Each member was given the opportunity to comment on their…