Second grade students at West DeFuniak Elementary enjoyed learning about Native Americans from Ms. Sylvia Glover. Ms. Glover is from Westville, Florida. She collects Native American artifacts such as arrowheads, pottery, deerskin blankets, and other various tools from this era. She explained to the students how the items were used by the Native Americans in everyday life. Students enjoyed holding and observing the artifacts. 

Submitted by Jessica Dawkins

Pictured are:

1st Place-Niamh Barthel
2nd Place-Pierce Williams
3rd Place-Beck Williams
Congratulations to these students!

Maude Saunders is proud to announce the winners of our annual public speaking contest.  In 4^th grade, winners were Braeli Baker (1^st place), Cailyn Dickey (2^nd place) and Parker Caldwell (3^rd place).

In fifth grade, winners were Sara Ryann Avant (3^rd place), Hunter Weimorts (2^nd place), and Sophia Parker (1^st place).  The first and second place winners will compete at the District Competition on December 14^th.

Submitted by Krissy Spence

West DeFuniak Elementary held school-wide Tropicana Speech competition on Tuesday, November 28^th.  Fourth grade winners as pictured are, Chandler Shoaf, 1^st place, Gracelyn Daniel, 2^nd place, and Rhiannon Fountain, 3^rd place.  WDE is excited to have our 1^st and 2^nd place winners represent us at the District Tropicana Competition on December 14^th.

 Submitted by Jessica Dawkins