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ECHS scholarships
In last week’s edition of Atmore News (May 17, 2017), we printed a list of scholarships and awards that were presented at Escambia County High School’s Class Day Friday, May 12. The list did not include all scholarships and awards, but those for which presenters were actually in attendance. Below is a comprehensive list of scholarships and awards totaling more than $4.3 million given to 68 seniors. Progressive Civic Recreational…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Turtle Point raising funds on Redbasket.org
Turtle Point Science Center in Flomaton is raising funds to renovate the boardwalk, one of the most popular parts of the center. According to Director Jackie Word, donations may be made through Redbasket.org, a nonprofit crowdfunding website made available through WoodmenLife. Your donation is tax-deductible and every penny you contribute goes directly to Turtle Point. The campaign is open for 41 more days. Following is some of the information about…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
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.
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
PHD Realty awards scholarships
PHD Realty awarded two high school seniors with PHD Realty Determination scholarships recently. The scholarships were created to celebrate the efforts of high school students in the communities served by PHD Realty. Jarrett Nelson, a 2017 senior of Escambia County High School, was announced the recipient of one of two $250 scholarships on May 12, during the annual awards day ceremony. On May 15, 2017, the second recipient, Kaitlyn Richerson,…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Register now for after-school program at ECMS
The Escambia County Middle School after-school program (A-STEM) offers numerous opportunities for students as shown above. Project A-STEM students Jonathan Johnson and Donovan Robinson team up to build a robot during ECMS’s after-school program. Summer Camp registration began Monday, May 22. The camp will run May 29 through June 29. Camp hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A non-refundable registration fee of $50 is required. For more information contact Mrs.…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago