Cox Recognizes Inspirational Student Heroes in Okaloosa County
Yesterday, Cox Communications hosted the annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards in Okaloosa County, recognizing 37 students who have overcome extreme hardships in their lives. The Heroes were recognized at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 10, at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville. “Hearing the struggles these students have endured reminds us how difficult life can be, but our response to those adversities is what really matters,” said Cox Gulf Coast Market vice president David Deliman. “It’s
Destin Middle School Celebrates New Tennis Courts with a Ribbon Cutting
On Monday, March 13, Destin Middle School celebrated its new tennis courts with a ribbon cutting. Just after the ribbon was cut, the DMS Tennis Team took to the courts for the first ever true home tennis game. "Our school community would like to thank Superintendent Marcus Chambers, the Okaloosa County School District, former DMS Principal Grant Meyer, Coaches Brett Chipser and Allison Frankfurt, and Brett Driver for helping make our vision a reality," said DMS Principal Dr. Belinda Small. The school is
Okaloosa County School District Selects Teacher of the Year
The Okaloosa County School District is proud to announce this year’s Teacher of the Year is Mr. Royal Preston, Construction Teacher at Okaloosa Technical College. Preston is a product of Okaloosa County Schools. During his senior year, he spent half his school day studying Carpentry at the Bay Area Vo-Tech School, now the Okaloosa Technical College (CTE), where he teaches Carpentry and Building Trades. “I always love celebrating our teachers who spend day in and day out going above and beyond to educate our
