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ECMS, ECHS in honor band
Escambia County Middle School and Escambia County High School were represented at the District VIII Honor Band, Saturday, March 18, in Enterprise. Shown are, from left, Tristan Ford on tenor saxophone, ECMS; Jamarcus Leslie on clarinet, ECHS; Jarrett Nelson on bassoon, ECHS. Jarrett also served as Principal Bassoonist for the honor band.
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
ECHS hosts College and Career Fair
From Southern Pine and LifeFlight on the school grounds to college and agency reps in the gym, Escambia County High School’s College and Career Fair gave students a broad spectrum of opportunities. The fair was held Friday, March 10, for students in grades nine through 12. Representatives were on hand to give information and answer questions. The following vendors participated: AIDT Maritime Air National Guard Alabama National Guard Atmore Fire…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
New coach hired at ECHS
The search for a new head football coach and athletic director at Escambia County High School officially ended last Thursday, February 23, when the Escambia County Board of Education accepted the recommendation of a six-member search committee and hired Aliceville High’s Rico Jackson to fill the vacancy. Jackson, who led the Yellow Jackets to the 2016 Class 2A finals, was one of 64 applicants who sought to replace Royce Young,…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Aliceville coach accepts ECHS job
The search for a new head football coach and athletic director at Escambia County High School officially ended Thursday when the Escambia County Board of Education accepted the recommendation of a six-member search committee and hired Aliceville High’s Rico Jackson to fill the vacancy. Jackson, who led the Yellow Jackets to the 2016 Class 2A finals, was one of 64 applicants for the job. Jackson, who will officially take charge…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Dedication + hard work = Scholarship
Jarrett Nelson started out playing the trumpet in the Escambia County High School band, but when he got braces, he had to change instruments. So he went to the saxophone and became quite accomplished. But then it was time to start thinking about a college scholarship in music. Jarrett knew there were a lot of saxophone players vying for those coveted scholarships. He talked with ECHS Band Director Hayley Cockrell,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago