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RPES students rewarded for excellence
Rachel Patterson Elementary School celebrated their students’ academic growth in a BIG way!The administrators, teachers, and staff rewarded the 230 students who scored 100 percent or more growth in reading and/or math on their mid-year i-Ready assessment. Those students were rewarded with a special field trip to the Wind Creek Cinema for a movie, popcorn, and drink. The trip was enjoyed by all. RPES principal Toya McMillian said they are…
TCA releases honor roll list
K5 A honor roll Karli Seale Jentzen Stabler A-B honor roll Lorelai Coulter Elliott Ealum Zion Hall Oliver Schneider Adeline Wilson First grade A-B honor roll Baxley Dortch Naomi Flowers Jarius Kemp Lux Nall Second grade A-B honor roll Ace Lott Third grade A-B honor roll Graham Minchew Brynna Schneider Eighth grade A-B honor roll Jordan Salter
GECA to present ‘Enchanted Bookshop’
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Rehearsals are under way for the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ production of “The Enchanted Bookshop.” Two casts will perform. The blue cast shows will be Thursday, March 2, and Saturday, March 4, both at 7 p.m. The red cast will be on stage Friday, March 3, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 5, at 2 p.m. Blue cast Margie – Brooklyn Hursh Bombalurina…
HIPPY deals with ‘loose parts’
HIPPY (Homes Instruction for Parents and Preschool Youngsters) Escambia held a “Loose Parts” event at their Valentine’s Day group meeting. The children had a great time building and being creative with the different materials (Loose Parts) laid out for them. The children created their own Love Bug and a Valentine’s card. Shown are, from left, front, home instructor Tammie Lassiter, James and Zima Mcilwain, Ava Ikner, Harold Stewart, Stewart Turner,…
Obituaries, week of February 22, 2023
Mary Jane Comalander Wiggins Hall Mrs. Mary Jane Comalander Wiggins Hallƒsy|lrv`fiy ƒˆŽ~ ˆ Mrs. Mary Jane Comalander Wiggins Hall, age 69, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, in Gulf Breeze, Fla. She has resided most of her life in McDavid, Fla. She retired with many years of service as a cafeteria manager with the school. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and feeding everyone. She enjoyed watching “The…