Valdosta State University congratulates Kendal Cook of Crawfordville for earning a spot on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Dean’s List honors are reserved for the highest achieving students at VSU. Cook is one of more than 2,000 distinguished and accomplished students recognized for exemplifying excellence in the attainment of their educational goals. To qualify for Dean’s List at VSU, students must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on nine or more semester hours with an institutional grade point average of 3.00 or higher.
Colt Sanders vs. Jonathan Gonzalez. PHOTOS BY KATIE REESE
By WALT JACOBS Correspondent
2A 10th-ranked Jacob Johnston from Chiles hurried to the center of the mat, then proceeded to bounce back and forth, with his shoulders squared, his chest protruding outward, and a confident countenance that conveyed his victory was certain. Perhaps this was partly because Johnston was 2-0 in matches against his next opponent, 1A 9th-ranked Aaron Robinson from Wakulla.
In Wakulla Community Theater’s upcoming production of, “9 To 5 – The Musical”, three very different women bond together to bring down their boss. The characters, Judy, Doralee, and Violet become like “sisters” as they fight the inequality women faced in the 1979 workplace. Becoming as sisters on stage is not far from everyday life. Emma Dykes (Violet) and Isabella Taff (Judy) are from the Wakulla High Class of 2024, where, as best friends, they excelled in the theater program. Then there is the connection between Isabella and Era Hudson (Doralee) – they are half-sisters! Era, too, enjoyed and shined on the WHS stage. All three young ladies are experienced and naturals on the stage. The show dates are March 7, 8, 15, 16 and will be performed at the Old Historic Sopchoppy Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased online at wakullacommunitytheater.org. (Special to The Sun)
At Big Bend Hospice (BBH), every decision we make is guided by our commitment to serving families across North Florida with compassion and care. For more than 40 years, we have been a cornerstone of support for patients with advanced illnesses and their loved ones.
Taylor Pierini of Crawfordville has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
The Wakulla County Historical Society invites you to join us for a presentation on the History of Shadeville School. This program will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m., at the Wakulla County Public Library, 4330 Crawfordville Hwy. The public is invited.
Keep Wakulla County Beautiful and a dedicated team of volunteers made a significant impact on Wakulla County’s natural beauty by participating in a river cleanup event. This effort was part of the American Rivers National River Cleanup, a key initiative by American Rivers.
D’Arcy Brazier, 77, of Crawfordville, passed away January 22, 2025 after a short illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. D’Arcy moved to Crawfordville in 1974 and opened Down Home Foreign Car Repair. He was a master mechanic dedicated to serving and building lasting relationships with his customers. He joined the Crawfordville Volunteer Fire Department in 1977. As a member of CVFD, he served as Assistant Chief and then Chief until 2013. After retiring and closing Down Home Foreign Car Repair, D’Arcy went to work at Shadeville Elementary as the Operation Foreman. His love of children and service to the community kept him there for another nine years before retiring in 2021. D’Arcy was a United States Navy Veteran and served during the Vietnam War era. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susan Brazier; three children, Ian Brazier (Kirsten), Erin McGonegle (Dan), and Matthew Brazier (Sara); three grandchildren, Penelope Brazier, Quinn McGonegle, and Jack McGonegle; and three siblings, Gail Norton, Lindy Brazier, and Stuart Brazier (Linda). He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Brazier and Jean Brazier. A celebration of life for D’Arcy will be held Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins Road, Tallahassee FL 32308. The family requests that Memorial Contributions be made to Florida Wild Mammal Association. Culley’s Meadowwood Funeral Homes and Cemetery in Tallahassee is in charge of the arrangements.
