Politics are running and ruining our schools
Politics are running and ruining our schools
It’s time to get back to educating and stop bowing to government’s dictatorial political agendas. The Florida Constitution states duly elected local school boards control the schools in their districts. But the Florida Governor and Legislature, along with the Commissioner and Board of Education refuse to enforce Florida’s sovereignty. Thus, local school districts are forced … read more
Showing school spirit
Showing school spirit
The Holley-Navarre Middle School PTSA hosted a “Spirit Night” at Jersey Mike’s earlier this week, which donated 20 percent of profits to the school. “This is absolutely fabulous to see the community’s support of our school,” HNMS Principal Joie DeStefano said. Assistant Principal Robert Trigg said the money would be used to improve the school’s … read more
Band truck breaks down on way to competition
Band truck breaks down on way to competition
While the Gulf Breeze High School Soundwave Band was tuning their instruments in Daleville, Ala. back on Sept. 26 in anticipation of the Daleville Band Invitational Competition, a crucial piece of equipment was in dire need of a tune up. The band was 5 miles west of the Defuniak Springs exit on Interstate 10 eastbound … read more
NHS JROTC does their part
National School Lunch Week kicks off Oct. 12
National School Lunch Week kicks off Oct. 12
To recognize the National School Lunch Program and the 30 million children it serves every day, Santa Rosa County schools will recognize National School Lunch Week from October 12-16. This year’s National School Lunch Week theme is “School Lunch Snapshot”. The theme is aimed to encourage sharing the best images of today’s school lunches. National … read more
Navarre High School 2015 Homecoming week
Sports on Deck- Oct. 9-15, 2015
Sports on Deck- Oct. 9-15, 2015
Friday, Oct. 9 — Escambia football at Navarre, Homecoming, 7:30 p.m. — Gulf Breeze football at Walton, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 — Gulf Breeze JV. volleyball at Tate Invitational, TBA Monday, Oct 12 – Wednesday, Oct. 14 — Navarre boys golf at district tournament, Seminole, TBA — Navarre girls golf at district tournament, TBA … read more
Dolphins outplay Milton Panthers with 48-26 victory
Dolphins outplay Milton Panthers with 48-26 victory
Gulf Breeze wrecked Milton’s homecoming and may have salvaged a disappointing season with a 48-26 win Friday against the Panthers. The victory was just the Dolphins’ second in six tries, but it came at the right time. By beating the Panthers (4-3) in the teams’ first District 2-6A game, Gulf Breeze claimed a share of … read more
Raiders take out Patriots 42-27
Raiders take out Patriots 42-27
Six-and-oh. Navarre High School beat Pace 42-27 last week to match last year’s best-ever start to a football season. The Raiders host Escambia (4-2) at 7:30 p.m. Friday with a chance to post the first 7-0 record in program history, but beating the Gators won’t be easy. Escambia has been ranked as high as fourth … read more
Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink
Members of the Pink Pirates of Navarre hosted the Pink Pirates 5K last Saturday. Glijah Rohde, 30, crosses the finish line first after finishing the course in a little under 19 minutes and 30 seconds on Navarre Beach.