Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Readers at Rachel Patterson
Some of the readers at Rachel Patterson, from left, Darrell McMann, Chris Corbitt, Adrian King, Shawn Lassiter, Daniel Love, Kyle Hostetler, Van Hughes. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Dr. Seuss is celebrated every year with a Read Across America Day. This year, that day was Wednesday, March 2. In area elementary schools, a number of people from across the community were asked to come in and read a Dr. Seuss book…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
RPES students celebrate Black History
Students recite a poem, “Hey Black Child” By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Through songs, skits, dance and recitations, students at Rachel Patterson Elementary School celebrated Black History Monday, February 28. The theme of the program was African History Is American History, presented by the second grade.Jehle Poindexter acted as Directress of Order and extended the Welcome to everyone. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Zaya Henderson, Aubrey Holland, Arlaysia Pete,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
Students own ECHS Black History program
Slaves flee during a scene from the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad skit By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Escambia County High School’s Black History program held Friday, February 25, was written, choreographed, directed and performed by students.The program started with remarks by Jeremiah McDougle, followed by the ECHS Concert Band performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The concert band then performed “Glory” as scenes from Bloody Sunday were shown on a screen.The…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
Lett to students: Writing your book
Speaker Kay Lett By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Kay Lett, J.D., brought a most meaningful message to students at Escambia County Middle School during the Black History program Wednesday, February 23, 2022.Ms. Lett, Campus Director, Coastal Alabama Community College, Monroeville, said she has asked a number of young people what their goals are.“I’ve never had a young person tell me their goal is to become a drug addict or a career…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
Carrying on the legacy
Quacker By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher In the Black History section published in Atmore News February 16, 2022, Anna Bell Quarker was one of the featured residents.When the paper came out, Mrs. Quarker’s granddaughter, Hermastine Lancaster, called the Atmore News office to let us know she had founded a ministry in honor of her maternal grandmother.The non-profit organization is call Anna Bell’s Attic Ministries Inc., located in Brewton.“She was known in…
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