The Freeport Middle School art department studied Gyodan, the Japanese art of fake food. Gyodan artists called Shokunin, study for 7 years to become a professional. The students created Gyodan using clay, acrylic paint, and props. Do ours look real? Submitted by Kendra Estes
Principal Tibbetts announced to the SWHS student body that Nadia Bock, Class of 2020, has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Nadia is the daughter of Douglas and Denise Bock of Santa Rosa Beach. Congratulations Nadia!
Sophia Bock, Natalie Reid, Maddox Rhea and Amy Simms earned perfect scores on their Biology 1 EOC last year at SWHS. Great job Seahawks!
Since January of this year, three Paxton students have been working towards the Hog and Ham Competition in Gainesville (Hydie Varnum, Cassie Varnum, and Jeffrey Wilson). Students from all over the state participate in this event. Paxton students traveled to Gainesville three times this year. The first visit was the introduction of the program for students who had been selected to participate. The second visit was to butcher the hog and prepare it to be taken home. During their last visit a few weeks ago, the students presented their presentations on a subject related to the swine industry. Paxton's own, Jeffrey Wilson, placed 5th place overall in the competition. The entire Paxton family is very proud of these students. (Pictured: Hydie Varnum, Cassie Varnum, and Jeffrey Wilson).
Submitted by Kalli McMillan
Over 200 students and family members attended the Annual Title 1 meeting and K-2 Open House last night at Maude Saunders Elementary. Parents learned about school goals, the new HOUSE System, and what it means to attend a Title 1 school. Students shared with their parents what they have learned so far this year. It was a great night at MSE! Submitted by Krisy Spence
Freeport High School senior Kobe Phillips won 1st place in the regional Florida Farm Bureau Federation youth speech competition! He competed against other top speeches from surrounding counties within Region 1. His speech examined the impact of natural disasters on consumers and agriculture in Florida. He advances to the state level competition in Orlando on October 31st.Congratulations and good luck!
