By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
Last season, Kendal Haynie was faced with obstacles that were beyond her control: An injury kept her out of competition for 2 months. She returned to the mat in time for the post-season, but on the first day of the State Tournament she became ill. In spite of those challenges, she courageously battled to a fourth place finish.
Read More …Sam Harris Jr. – 8th grader, Riversprings Middle School
Principal: Joshua Sandgren
Achievements/Reason for Nomination: Riversprings Middle School proudly recognizes Sam Harris Jr. as our Student of the Week. Sam is not only a dedicated student in the classroom but also a committed athlete who represents the school with pride. He consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and respect for others. Teachers and coaches describe Sam as responsible, hardworking, and a great teammate. His dedication both academically and athletically makes him a great role model for his peers. We are proud to celebrate Sam’s achievement and look forward to his continued success. Congratulations, Sam!
Special to The Sun
Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc. (“Talquin”), a Member-owned, not-for-profit electric Cooperative, selected twenty-four high school juniors from Gadsden, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla Counties to participate in the Talquin Youth Tour.
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By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Some of the actions taken in this month’s felony court cases in front of Wakulla Circuit Judge Layne Smith:
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By RACHEL PIENTA
4-H Agent
On a mild February morning, the 4-H Nature Crew Club set out on an adventure that blended education, exploration, and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of Wakulla County. Their destination—Wakulla Springs State Park, one of Florida’s ecological treasures, became both classroom and playground as club members immersed themselves in learning about freshwater ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and conservation.
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By LYNDA KINSEY
Staff
Four students were all geared up with prep gloves, aprons, chef hats or team bandanas, and a couple with step stools, ready for the Future Chefs culinary Competition National Challenge by Sodexo at Wakulla High School on Thursday night.
One child was chosen from each elementary school in the district to participate in the challenge.
Special to The Sun
The Wakulla County Historical Society invites you to attend our Second Tuesday History Talk on thatching and the history of the Apalachee Indians.
The slideshow presentation by Nelson Martin will be held on Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m. at the Wakulla County Public Library, 4330 Crawfordville Hwy. Martin will also talk some about the Calusa Indians who are the focus of the museum of Natural History.
By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the effort to offer voters property tax relief will require time beyond the regular session.
With the regular 60-day session set to end March 13, DeSantis claimed that despite the House approving property tax relief legislation (HJR 203), the Senate agrees with him that the creation of a November ballot item on homestead property taxes will be addressed after that date.
By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
On February 28th, in spite of only having nine wrestlers competing, Wakulla placed second as a team in the 1A Region 1 Championship.
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