Freeport High School, South Walton High School, and Walton High School youth leadership students participated in a "Shark Tank" event sponsored by the Walton Chamber of Commerce.  The event was held at 4Cs BBQ Restaurant for the Chamber's First Friday Breakfast.  A group from each school presented a business plan that they collaboratively developed.  All of the students as well as their youth leadership teachers should be commended for their hard work as it was evidenced by their presentations. The Chamber members were very impressed with the students!

Submitted by Krisy Spence, Maude Saunders Elementary

The Defuniak Springs Woman's Club recently donated $500.00 to the art program at Maude Saunders Elementary School.

Pictured left to right:  MSE Principal Mr. Dickey, Woman's Club Members Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Doxey, MSE Art Teacher Ms. Harrah.

Submitted by Chelsea Ellison, Freeport Middle School

Congratulations to Aidan Burnham, a seventh grader enrolled at Freeport Middle School, for his outstanding performance in the Duke Talent Identification Program.  As part of Duke TIP, Aidan took the ACT, scoring in one section, at or above 90% of high school juniors and seniors.  Aidan’s scores have qualified him for the Grand Recognition Ceremony held at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

Submitted by Angela Vance, ECMS

Emerald Coast Middle School's Academic Team had another stellar year, defeating all other Walton county middle schools. Next they head to the Lewis Middle School Academic Invitational Tournament on April 9th, in Valparaiso, FL. The team is comprised of 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th graders. Members include: (l to r) Front - Dane Johnson, 2nd row - Ava Razavi, Cole Pettit , Santiago Botero,  Eric Plunk, Lily Jamison. Back row - Matthew Meadows, Elise Plunk, Nadia Bock, Sophia Bock, Luke Messer, Georgia Hunter.