Spotlight on Winston County Schools
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Congratulations to Meek High School's 11th
grade students, Katie Mauldin and Amber Peek for placing 4th
in the National FCCLA STAR Events Competition, Focus on
Children, Sr. this summer in Orlando, FL. Their teacher is
FACS Teacher, MaLea Ergle.
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WCTC Cosmetology Teacher Cali Alexander was
recognized as a 2008 Technical Education New Teacher of the
Year Nominee.
The Winston County Technical Center Business/Marketing
Program was recognized as one of the top ten programs in the
state for the second year in a row. Teachers are: Latricia
Faulkner, Bart Shannon, and Bethany Flanagan.
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Congratulations to the National BETA Club
Champions - Tyler Cagle placed first for the Junior High
Division in the Special Talent Category. He sang "If You're
Reading This" by Tim McGraw and played the guitar. The WCHS
Scrapbook Team placed first in the Senior Division. The team
consists of Susie Baker, Candace Cole, Lacie Greene, Adam
Flanagin, Holli Jacobs, Amber Martin, Brooke McCrary, and
Marcus Posey.
TWO National Champions from WCHS!! We are so proud of them
all!!
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Danny Stallings is elected to the
Retirement System of Alabama Board in the Principal
Position. "I am very proud to be serving on the Teachers
Retirement Systems Board representing not only the educators
from the Winston County School System, but also educators
from across the state" says Meek High School Principal,
Danny Stallings.
Dr. Paul Hubbert administers the Oath of Office to John R.
Whaley, Teacher Position No. 2, and Danny Stallings,
Principal Position, at the June 6, 2008, TRS Board Meeting.
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Congratulations to the Winston County High School Academic
Bowl Team for their second consecutive win in the Second
Annual Winston County Academic Bowl. For the past two years,
Traders and Farmers Bank has sponsored a county-wide
academic competition for students from grades seventh
through twelfth for the past two years. Questions are
compiled from teachers from other counties which give
students the opportunity to compete in all academic areas of
the curriculum. For the second year, Winston County High
School has remained champion of the Winston County Academic
Bowl Winners' Cup.
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Winston County Science Fair Winners
Zac T and Colton C. of Double Springs Middle School
and Savannah C. of Addison Elementary School
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Winston County Science Fair Participates
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Parent Involvement Poster Contest Winners
1st place Shelly H. of Meek Elementary
2nd place Abby M. of Double Springs Elementary
3rd place Tori F. of Double Springs Middle
» Congratulations to
the Addison Elementary Scholars Bowl team for the second
place win in the County Tournament.
» Congratulations to
the WCHS Key Club who attended the Key Club Convention in
Mobile, Alabama March 28-30, 2008. Frances Gillentine
received the Robert L. Bottsford outstanding faculty advisor
award. Scrapbook placed first, Candace Cole placed first in
Oratorical, Holli Jacobs placed 2nd in talent, Holli Jacobs
and Ethan Lolley both received the Robert F. Lucas
Lieutenant Governor’s Award, Ethan Lolley received the Yetta
G. Samford Outstanding Lieutenant Governor Award, Ethan
Lolley and Holli Jacobs both received a $1,000.00
scholarship.
» Congratulations to
the WCHS/DSMS State Jr. Beta Convention Winners:
Tyler-1st Place Individual Talent
Rachel -3rd Place Arts & Crafts Cross Stitch
Jessica -1st Place Arts & Crafts Cross Stitch and 2nd Place
Math
Paul -1st Place Arts & Crafts-Jewelry
Elijah -3rd Place Speech
Mrs. Dianna Cole is the Jr. Beta Sponsor
» Congratulations to
the Meek FCCLA State Star Events Winners:
Katie Mauldin and Amber Peek won gold and gold overall
medals in Focus on Children.
Morgan Rose won a gold medal and gold overall in Illustrated
Story (senior).
Mariah Martinez won a gold medal and gold overall in
Illustrated Story (junior).
Anna Mauldin won a gold medal and gold overall in Reading
Story (junior).
Andi Gibson won a silver medal in Job Interview (senior).
The Meek FCCLA received more points than any other FCCLA in
the state.
» The following
fourth grade students at Double Springs Elementary School
have been selected to pursue school credit while building
leadership skills during a People to People World Leadership
Forum.
Along with their principal, Mr. Bobby G. Daniels, the
students are pictured L to R:Meredith D, Emily M, Anna S,
Emmalee M, Brantley G, Markeia F, Halla J, Payton T.
» Congratulations to
Mrs. Dana Baker, the February 2008 Alfa Teacher of the
Month. The program honors outstanding K-12 public and
private school teachers and principals with $1,000 cash
awards (not grant awards) and $1,000 to their schools.
Alfa News Release
» Senator Zeb Little presents Mrs. Sue Reed with a check from
the Education Incentive Fund Grant Project. Winston County
Schools received a $249,988.00 grant . Funding will be used
to add Mobile Computer Labs to the high schools, as well as
some other technology projects throughout the high schools.
» Congratulations to all who competed in the County
Spelling Bee. Nathan R. of DSMS was the County
Champion and Andrea T. of LES was Runner up.
» Congratulations to
the following Meek High School Band
students for making All-State: Tiffany Marchman, Alisha
Barber, Mariah Martinez, Paige Watkins, and Sarah Tingle.
Also to Jonathon Farley for making Alternate.
» Congratulations to
the following Meek High School Band
students for making District III Honor Band: Tiffany
Marchman, Jonathon Farley, Alisha Barber, Mariah Martinez,
Paige Watkins, Sarah Tingle, Kristina Hood, and Carol-Lynn
Owens.
» Congratulation to
the Meek Band of Champions for Superior
Ratings for Band, Drum Major, Colorguard, Percussion at the
Southern Hospitality Marching Competition in Hartselle,
Alabama. The band received Best in Class and the Challenge
Cup. Also for Superior Ratings for Drum Major, ColorGuard,
and Percussion at the Tennessee Marching Invitational in
Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Also for Superior Ratings for Band,
Drum Major, ColorGuard and Percussion at the Phil Campbell
Marching Competition. They also received Best in Class.
Congratulations to the following students for making Quad
County Honor Band: Tiffany Marchman, Scarlet Dickinson, Clay
Ivey, Jonathon Farley, Justin Harbison, Andi Gibson, Alisha
Barber, Mariah Martinez, Paige Watkins, Amber Atkins, Sarah
Tingle, Audrey Yocom, Alex Gibson, Kristina Hood, Jordan
Romine, Carol-Lynn Owens and Taylor Wilson. Tiffany Marchman,
Justin Harbison, Alisha Barber and Scarlet Dickinson make
1st chair over the whole honor band.
»Hoar
Construction GMAC Bowl Writing Contest
Lynn Elementary's Logann S. placed in the top 10 out of
approximately 9000 entries and traveled to Mobile in
December to compete in the GMAC Bowl. Logan was runner-up in
the December competition and received a $3000.00 savings
bond. Logan is a 5th grader in Mrs. Boteler's class.
Alabama Gerontological Society Essay Contest
Joseph L. wrote an inspiring essay about his grandmother,
Rina Nunelly. Joseph and his grandmother are featured in
December of the 2008 Alabama Gerontological Society
Calendar. Joseph is also a 5th grade student of Mrs.
Boteler's class,
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Superintendent Sue Reed was very excited to
receive her Christmas gift from the Central Office staff.
The gift was a donation to the Winston County Department of
Human Resources’ Christmas Children fund in Mrs. Reed’s
honor.
» Congratulations to the Meek High Varsity
Cheerleaders for winning the AHSAA State Cheer
Competition!
»Terri
Finley was named Educator of the Year for students with
Disabilities on Wednesday, October 3, 2007. Terri
is the Special Education Teacher for Lynn High School. Terri
is a blessing to Lynn School as she touches her students
lives with determination and guidance, structurally and
spiritually. Terri conducts her students by being a positive
example. Terri is involved in Lynn High School in the
classroom and on the court. She also supports her students
every Wednesday morning in Fellowship of Christian Students.
Terri's husband is Mark Finley, named Teacher of the Year in
2006-07, who also teaches at Lynn High School. Molly Finley,
Terri's oldest daughter is a 2007 Lynn Graduate attending
Northwest Shoal Community College and Maggie Finley is a
Junior at Lynn High School presently. Thank you Terri Finley
for the guidance you give our children and by making a
positive impact on those with disabilities.
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Mrs. Sue Reed, Superintendent thanks Frank Tidwell
and Alabama Power for the donation to the Double Springs and
Lynn Schools. This donation will be used for the students.
» Representative
Jody Letson presents a check for $15,000 to the Winston
County Board of Education for improvements of the Addison
school student parking lot. These improvements will include
a culvert and landscaping of the area. "We are grateful to
Representative Jody Letson for his continued efforts in
helping us provide for the needs of the students of Winston
County," said Superintendent Reed.
» During our
record-high summer heat students were furnished with cold
bottled water for the bus ride home. Shown giving out water
is Superintendent Sue Reed.
» Winston County
students attend STEM camp at Wallace State College
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