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Christmas cheer at Perdido E/M School
By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News  Christmas is just around the corner, and Perdido School held their annual Christmas in Perdido event Saturday, December 2. Vendors showcased everything from homemade cinnamon rolls and Christmas decorations to vinyl decals, jewelry, and much more. Also, school librarian Trachy Miller was holding a book fair in the library. While parents enjoyed the shopping, children were treated to Breakfast with Santa. They enjoyed a…
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Harris attends dinner, reunion in NY
Barbara Poole Harris of Atmore attended a special Thanksgiving dinner this year. Actually, it was a dinner and a reunion of the Haigler, Poole, Crenshaw families held in Jamaica, New York. The dinner was hosted by James and Irene Poole Haigler. By the way, Irene Poole Haigler founded the event and announced it would now be an annual event. Those attending were James Haigler, Irene Poole Haigler, Jewel Poole, Ann…
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MCC 5K – dashing into Christmas
It was like Christmas on a mad dash Saturday morning, December 2, as McCullough Christian Center sponsored their first Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk. Runners turned out – but not in usual running gear. There was an elf, a runner in a green tutu, lots of Santa hats, jingle bells, and, well, you get the idea. Forty-four runners participated. Below are results. Men’s Division Overall 1st Place: Don Metzler 2nd Place: Dusty…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Teachers of the Year named at Perdido
Perdido Elementary / Middle School recently selected its Teachers of the Year for both middle school and elementary. Named as middle school Teacher of the Year was Miss Nita Long, and elementary was Ms. Gerri McDonald. Miss Long is a native of Grove Hill, Alabama but currently resides in Saraland. She is a graduate of the University of Mobile where she earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor…
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RP Star Students
These Rachel Patterson Elementary students were named Star Students for November. They are from left, first row, Ty’Justice Wiggins, Livie Hadley, Havannah Killcreas, Brionna Sutton, Blake Bayne, Aubrey Winn, Kingston Crenshaw, Jakaden King, Tonia Richardson; second row, Cayden Bolar, Kimora Watson, Ava Bayne, Elycia McMillan, Kayden Riley, JaShayla Williams, Jeffrey Gentry; third row, Jamaurion Silar, Jade Harrelson, Breanna Richardson, McKenzy Rudolph, Dishaye Richardson, Qe’mora Taylor, Taelyn Lee; fourth row, DiJaylen…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago