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Honoring Stephanie Alaniz
Superintendent John Knott presents certificate to Stephanie Alaniz Editor’s note: Escambia County Schools’ Lead Nurse Stephanie Alaniz was recognized at the Board of Education meeting Thursday, February 18, at Huxford Elementary School. In addition to kudos from Superintendent John Knott and the board, county school nurses also paid tribute to Alaniz in a letter read by school nurse Alice Stewart, RN, Pollard-McCall Jr. High School. Following is the letter. Stephanie,…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
ACH Complete Care Open House
Thursday, February 18 Ribbon cutting City, Chamber and Escambia County Health Care Authority officials joined clinic personnel for the ribbon cutting, from left, Anna Norton, Mayor Jim Staff, Bo Brantley, Brianna Townson, Dominique Palmore, Dr. Layla Lundquist-Smith, Nurse Practitioner Lydia Bonner, Brad Lowery, Tina Roberson, Chris Griffin, Kathy Johnson, Nancy Lowrey, and Noah Graham. Office staff, from left, Brianna Townson, Addy Lee, Jennifer Blanton (standing), Courtney Hallford, Chasity Hyatt, Dominique…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
ECHS celebrates Black History Month
Monday, February 22 Escambia County High School celebrated Black History Month Monday, February 22, with hallway decorations, a live wax museum, special art displays and a door decorating contest throughout the school, highlighting African American leaders. Judges for the contest were Stephanie White, Karean Reynolds, Loumeek White and Adonis Williams. Shown are, Amy Cabaniss, principal; Stephanie Taylor, ECHS history department chair; Judge Karean Reynolds, Loumeek White, school board member; and…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Former Miss ECHS racks up accolades
Montgomery Special to Atmore News To say that January 2021 was a good month for Brittany Rudolph Montgomery would be to put it lightly. Brittany, a 2005 Escambia County High School graduate who was selected as Miss ECHS as a sophomore in 2003, picked up three separate honors in this year’s first month. Now living and teaching school in the Orlando, Fla. area, she was first picked as one of…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Lions recognize Lion of the Year
Brandy Giger and Charlie Wigglesworth Brandy Giger, left, presents the Lion of the Year Award to Mandie Thompson By NANCY KARRICK Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its monthly meeting on February 17 at Acapulco Restaurant. Lion President Brandy Giger called the meeting to order and Lion Kevin Garrett gave the opening prayer and blessing. Lion Charlie Wigglesworth, incoming District Governor, was introduced as our guest. Lion…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago