For the first time ever, two Seahawk girls qualified individually for the Class 2A State Girls Cross Country Championships, to be held November 15th at the Florida State University course in Tallahassee. Maddie Fulmer finished 5th (19:04) and Ally Woodard 13th (20:29) at the Region 1-2A meet in Pensacola to qualify for state. The Seahawk girls had a successful season, winning the County Championship, finishing 2nd at district, its highest district finish ever, and placing seventh at regionals, one spot from qualifying for the 2A state meet as a team.

Paxton, Fla.--Get your run or walk on and help send deserving students to college at the first annual Jingle Bell 5K to be held at Paxton School Saturday, December 6. The “cross country” style run/walk will begin at 9 a.m. and will include prizes for first place in each run and walk age category.

In addition, kick the season off right by wearing a “jingle bell” themed costume to be entered for a chance to win prizes for the top three costumes. The cost for entry is $25, with all proceeds going to benefit scholarships for members of the school’s AVID program, a unique program designed to help prepare all students for college readiness. The first 50 participants registered will receive a free t-shirt.

Participants may pre-register for the event at www.active.com. Registration forms are also available for pick-up at Paxton School, Dr. Chuck Stevenson’s office in DeFuniak Springs, FL or at Ranch House in Florala, Alabama.

The 5th period Art students, grades 6th-7th, had a great experience today at Freeport Middle School. Mr. Greg Sauer from FSU played the cello for all of us to hear. This visit is a part of our "Music in Pictures" project sponsored by the Rosemary Beach Foundation. The students practiced visualizing sound with imagery, colors, and feelings. Fun was had by all!