Submitted by Chelsea Ellison, Freeport Middle School
On Friday, April 29th, the Freeport Middle School eighth grade AVID group visited Florida State University in Tallahassee for a campus tour. The visit was a part of AVID's college visit tour. In sixth grade, AVID students visit Northwest Florida State College's main campus and in seventh grade, AVID students visit the University of West Florida.
Submitted by Angela Vance, Emerald Coast Middle School
Emerald Coast Middle School students and PSA contest finalists Reese Branton and Alyssa Sutton are a singing duo, better known as “Storm Singers”. The Florida Division of Emergency Management selected the singers as 1st Place Winners in the 2016 Severe Weather Awareness Week Video PSA contest for middle school students.
Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski, Van R. Butler
Every Kid Healthy Week - Zumbathon
April 25-29, 2016
This past week, every elementary school in Walton County joined in a Zumbathon during each physical education class. For participating, VRB was entered into the National Data Base and recognized for their participation.
Submitted by Christy English, Walton High School
Local law enforcement agencies partnered with the Matrix to host the 4th Annual Jail & Bail fundraiser on April 29. Mr. Hughes was served an arrest warrant, so WHS students and staff members were asked to raise $250 to keep him out of jail. We were successful with this effort and contributed over $460 to ensure Mr. Hughes didn't have to go to jail & to support this worthy cause. All proceeds go to the Matrix Community Outreach Center. Way to go, Braves!
About the Matrix:
One of the many missions of the City of DeFuniak Springs and local law enforcement agencies is to partner with those in our community whose efforts make DeFuniak Springs and Walton County a safer, stronger, and healthier community. The Matrix Community Outreach Center has been providing the community with a number of services that implement a "Hand Up Not a Hand Out" mentality since 2011. The Matrix continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to this community to help those less fortunate and in crisis.
In order for the Matrix to meet their mission and provide for those in need in our community, they rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses for support. Without the assistance of community-minded individuals and businesses, they would not be able to serve the men, women, and children in need in our community.
Submitted by Cindy Neale, Paxton School
Paxton is proud to announce our Class 1A Girls Basketball Team was ranked first and won the FHSAA Academic Team Champion Award with a cumulative team GPA of 3.574.
Submitted by Barbara Stratton, South Walton High School
South Walton High School senior Chris Gastauer signed a letter of commitment to the University of South Alabama’s Track and Field program.
Chris is congratulated by Athletic Coach Phil Tisa, Principal Alexis Tibbetts, Assistant Principal Jimmy Ross, SWHS Track and Field Coach Willie Parker and mother Christina Gastaurer.
Submitted by Barbara Stratton
Congratulations to the South Walton High School Baseball Team for winning the District Championship – first time in school history.
Submitted by Angela Vance, Emerald Coast Middle School
ECMS Stingray Baseball team won the championship for the Northwest Florida Middle School Athletic Conference.
