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ECTS awards scholarships
News Staff Report On May 17, at Escambia County High School’s Class Day, the Escambia County Training School Alumni Gathering awarded $2,000 in Golden Eagles Scholarships to four seniors. Those awarded scholarships were Nigeria Bradley, Rickeyonna Johnson, Mardaizah Salter, and Darriona Nichols. Each recipient received $500 which will be mailed to her college after one semester / quarter is completed by December 2019. This is the first time the Golden…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Taylor recognized at UWA Honors Day
LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama recently recognized outstanding students for their academic achievements and leadership roles at the institution’s annual Honors Day. During the ceremony, 19 honor society chapters on campus recognized their new and previously-inducted members. Colleges and divisions presented nearly 50 awards for special recognition and scholarship to students in their respective fields of study. In addition, the University Scholars Program recognized an outstanding scholar…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
17 graduate in New Horizons program
News Staff Report Seventeen mentees participated in the New Horizons graduation ceremonies Saturday, May 18, in the Escambia County High School. New Horizons, which was started last fall in Atmore, is a mentorship program for youth ages 11 to 16 years residing in Escambia County, Ala. It is an eight-month program meeting every fourth Saturday of the month during the academic school year. According to Felicia Bishop of Atmore, director…
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 board meeting Thursday, May 16. Resignation 1. Logan Dawkins, technology assistant, Technology Department, effective March 22, 2019 2. Rodney Jackson, physical education teacher, varsity assistant football coach, varsity head boys basketball coach, Escambia County High School, effective May 16, 2019 3. Chandler Hagan, student summer worker, Flomaton High School, effective…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
PHD awards scholarships
Special to Atmore News PHD Realty awarded two high school seniors with PHD Realty Determination scholarships. The scholarships were created to celebrate the efforts of high school students in the communities served by PHD Realty. Olivia Simmons and McKenzie Faulk, 2019 graduates of Escambia County High School and Flomaton High School, respectively were presented with the $500 scholarships on Friday, May 17. “We’re so blessed to be able to present…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago