EA wins homecoming game
Escambia Academy quarterback Ronta Watson stretches the ball over the goal for a first-half touchdown during the homecoming game against Snook Christian Academy Friday, September 27. EA Cougars won 50 to 10.
ECHS MVPs
Escambia County High School Principal LaTonya Gill stresses PRIDE – Prepared,Respectful, Involved, Disciplined, Excellence. Students who demonstrate these qualities will be designated Most Valuable Players (MVPs). The first MVPs were named recently for the month of August. They are, from left, Ezekial Riley, Amya Johnson, Saniya Farmer. Not pictured is Nicardo Nicholas.
Albritton delivers funds to APL
State Senator Greg Albritton, center, delivered a check to the Atmore Public Library recently. The funds are from a discretionary community service grant. APL Director Hope Lassiter, left, said the funds will be used to purchase reading materials and supplies. At right is APL staff member Ginger Caraway. (photo below)
Baker delivers funds to APL
Alabama Representative Alan Baker presented a check to Atmore Public Library Director Hope Lassiter Wednesday, September 25. Baker has discretionary funds through an Education Community Services Grant. The check Baker presented was for $2,000. (photo on the right)
Buitron receives ECHS Hall of Fame award
Escambia County High School teacher Stephanie Buitron is the first recipient of the school’s Hall of Fame award for demonstrating PRIDE (Prepared, Respectful, Involved, Disciplined, Excellence), Principal LaTonya Gill’s mantra for everyone at the school. Buitron’s overall score of 45.9 points out of 50 possible points earned her this recognition in the areas of Attendance, Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Student Progress, and Classroom Management.