» Congratulations to Georganna Comeens!
In April, The 2005 Educational Professional Award was presented to Mrs. Comeens for her Outstanding Contributions to Dyslexic Children of Alabama. This is the first time the award has been presented to anyone in Alabama. 

» Winston County High School»s Beta Club Earns Trophies at State Convention
Among the state winners were Kaylee Bohon, Heather Wilson, John Bailey, Jacob Alford. Scrapbook team members include Kayla Anthony, Haley Batchelor, John Bailey, Amber Miller, Ashley Millwood, Laci Tomlinson, Melanie Wakefield, and Bethany Wright. Heather Wilson and Jacob Alford earned the right to represent the state of Alabama at the National Convention in New Orleans, LA, June 19-22, 2005. 

» The following students won first place at the state Skills USA contest and will represent the Winston County Technical Center and the State of Alabama at the national contest in Kansas City, Missouri June 20-25. 

Opening/Closing Team 

1. Whitney Smothers (Addison) 
2. C. J. Farley (Meek) 
3. Jennifer Bartlett (Addison) 
4. Tiffany Pitts(Meek) 
5. Rendy Hand (Addison) 
6. Brooke Hamby (Addison) 
7. Kasey Burns (Addison) 

Automotive Service Technology: 
James Gillentine (Winston County) 

Post Secondary Vice-President:
Stephanie Wilkins (Addison) 
Stephanie will attend Wallace State-Hanceville. She also placed 2nd in the State in Cosmetology. 

» Congratulations to Courtney Bell, an 8th grader at Meek High School. 
Courtney competed in the Alabama State Gymnastics Meet on March 11 where she won the state championship in her age group. She earned the right to compete in the Regional Meet at Vanderbilt University in Nashville in mid-April where it is possible that she could qualify for the Eastern National Competition. Courtney is the daughter of Steve and Linda Bell. 
Good Luck, Courtney! 

»  Meek High competed in the Regional Science Olympiad at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Feb 19th. 
Congratulations to Adam O'Gwin (9th grade) and Justin Harbison (7th grade) who won 3rd place bronze medals in the Bridge Building competition. 

» Winston County Technical Center - Bevill State Community College
Torch Competition Winners - February 25, 2005: 
John Blanton 1st Place Electrical Technology 
Jake Whitfield 2nd Place Electrical Technology 
Greg Adams 3rd Place Electrical Technology 
Mark Fisher 1st Place Electronics Technology 
Charity Fowler 2nd Place Electronics Technology 
Holly Noblett 3rd Place Office Administration 
Dusty Key 2nd Place Computer Science 
Matt Payne 3rd Place Computer Science 
Brandy Dunsford 1st Place Cosmetology 
Stephanie Wilkins 2nd Place Cosmetology 
Robert Parrish 3rd Place Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 

» Winston County Technical Center - Bevill State Community College
Torch Competition Winners - February 4, 2005: 
Bretley Clark 1st Place Electronics Technology
John Blanton 3rd Place Electronics Technology
Tara Watts 2nd Place Business
Terri Curtis 3rd Place Health Occupations
Darcy Frock 3rd Place Cosmetology
James Gillentine 3rd Place Automotive Technology

» DECA competition, January 28, 2005 at Huntsville - Region Winners:
Jessica Farris, Lynn 
Melanie Walker, Addison 
Tanya Stracener, Addison 
Emily Voce, Addison 
Blake Hughes, Addison 
Stacy Fuller, WCHS 
Chase Parker, Addison 
Kerry Corbin, WCHS 
Terri Curtis, WCHS 
Bob Godsey, WCHS

» Congratulations to the Double Springs Middle School's 7th and 8th grade Math team for winning the Winston County Math Tournament.

» Addison High School Has four players named to the All-State Volleyball Team by the Birmingham News and/or the Alabama Volleyball Coaches Association. They are: 
Chelaine McCarty who was named among ten players to the News Super All-State Team which included all six classifications.
Lana Pigg - 1st Team by both groups.
Jessy Willingham - 1st Team by the News.
Kayla Woodard - 2nd Team by both groups. 

» WCHS STUDENTS WIN SCHOOL & COUNTY ALFA City-Farm Essay Contest!! 
Ethan Lolley---1st Place School and County 
Jessica Sutherland--1st Place School Sr. Division 
Melanie Wakefield--2nd Place School Sr. Division 
Marcus Posey--2nd Place School Jr. Division 
Megan Jackson--3rd Place School Sr. Division
Lindsey Brewer--3rd Place School Jr. Division 

Please join the Winston County School System in congratulating the following high school teachers for their selection into the eighth edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers. 
Addison High School: Krystal Michelle Beasley, Sheilah Regina Holdbrooks, Sherry Morgan Smothers.

Addison Elementary: Linda Louise Lee, Tonise Amanda Partridge.

Meek High School: Malea Allison Ergle, Nancy Chambles Frith, Kathy Diane Gainey, Susette Waldrep Rohde.

Winston County High School: Jeffery Cole, Amanda Gilbreath, Charity Frances Gillentine, Brandon Chad Millican, Ruth A. Nelson, Barbara Cagle Slatton, Theresa Wolfe Snoddy.

Double Springs Middle School: Yvonne McCullar, Gina Courington, Tracey Pace Gibson, Heather Fortenberry Tucker.

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