Walton High School

Biology Blue Ribbon Challenge winners recently earned lunch at Cafe Nola with Ms. Leavins!

We'd like to give a shout-out to the following WHS students that recently entered their artwork into the Music In Pictures competition. Congratulations to Tegan Wilson for winning a "Judges Award"! The title of her piece is "One Path To Another," and the medium is collage. Pictured left to right (standing): Brandon White, Tegan Wilson, Charlie McClung, Kyla Jesky, Hunter Nelson, Tyler Wait Pictured left to right (kneeling): Julie Laviolette, Cali Brackin Over 4,000 students (in grades K to 12) from 21 Walton County schools participated in this year's juried Music In Pictures art exhibition sponsored by the Rosemary Beach Foundation. We encourage everyone to stop by & view the 346 paintings (visual interpretations of classical music) that are on display at the four locations below through April 21. • Amavida Coffee and Tea - Rosemary Beach • Coastal Branch Library • Freeport Library • Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast

Our chorus class recently visited the University of West Florida to participate in a preparatory workshop prior to their MPA. Dr. Peter Steenblik, Director of Choral Activities at UWF, provided this feedback regarding the visit: "They sang with musicality, pliability, and beauty. It is clear that Mr. Moore is providing solid methods and pedagogy along with a positive environment. The students love the music and each other. I am sincerely appreciative of your support for WHS chorus." The dedication and work ethic of these students and Mr. Moore epitomize what it is to be a Brave, and we're so proud of them!

The Walton High School Braves Air Force Junior ROTC Drill Team recently competed at the 1st Annual Hurlburt Field Drill competition. Teams competed in six events against four other schools. The Braves team placed 3rd in the Armed Regulation event, which focuses on the precise execution of 60+ drill movements while carrying rifles. Foster Stephenson won 2nd place in the First Year Individual Drill Requirement competition. Congratulations, Braves!

On Saturday, February 10, Walton High School's FFA Horse and Meat Evaluation teams competed at the Florida State Fair in Tampa, FL. After a long day of competing, our Horse team placed 39th and our Meats team placed 34th. This group of FFA members did an outstanding job! This was the first Horse Evaluation team from WHS to compete at the in-person qualifier. Our Meats team jumped ahead several places from last year. Congratulations to both teams for their amazing accomplishments at these competitions!

The boys basketball regional quarterfinal game will be held at Ribault on Thursday, February 15, at 7:00 p.m. EST. Go Braves!

We’d like to give a shout-out to the 11 talented students that participated in the SEUS 2024 Honor Band at Troy University! We’d also like to thank Mr. Gomillion and our band members for their tireless efforts in making our Braves Marching Band EPIC!

Congratulations to our girls weightlifting team! They recently competed at the District Tournament and saw Personal Best lifts from Katelyn Wilson, Leah Peterson, and Dani Pelfrey. Journey Taylor, Ava Edwards, Ollinca Soto-Yovis, and Shelby Johnston are advancing to the Regional Competition this week. Way to go, Braves!

On January 16, Walton High's FFA attended Florida Farm Bureau Day and Ag On The Hill at our state capitol in Tallahassee. They interacted with and listened to many Farm Bureau members, senators, and representatives. They learned about how bills are voted on and passed in Florida. Our FFA members had the opportunity to connect with almost 200 other FFA members from all over the state. They also visited the offices of our senator and representative to speak about the FFA organization and the importance of FFA members for the future of agriculture. Events like today are essential for the future of agriculture!

As anatomy & physiology students learn names of some of the human skeletal muscles, they also learn about their actions, origins, and insertions. Students worked individually or with partners to attach in correct position a pre-selected set of four “muscles” to a skeleton while also indicating which end of the muscle was the origin and which was the insertion.

Students from each grade level were nominated by their teachers to participate in the 1st semester Student Roundtable with Ms. Leavins today. Students were treated to lunch from Chick-fil-A and had the opportunity to talk with Ms. Leavins about what's going well at WHS.

Congratulations to Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Burnham on being the first two recipients of the WON-ONE award! At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, Superintendent A. Russell Hughes unveiled a challenge to all employees of the District, and he calls it “WON-ONE”…the challenge was to find that ONE student struggling and WIN them to change the trajectory of their lives. You may hear him ask “Have you won-one?” Which is asking if you’ve WON that ONE student - the #WON-ONE award is among the highest honors in the District. Mrs. Warren: https://youtu.be/bK5i8NxvCQ0?si=rkv6QnOBA2Wn6Fvq Mrs. Burnham: https://youtu.be/J0oitX68B5g?si=B9e1EFujj0KIL113

We'd like to thank Chris Smith, WJHG's Chief Meteorologist, for speaking to our aeronautics & environmental science students today about his career in TV broadcasting & meteorology! https://www.wjhg.com/2023/11/15/kidcam-visits-walton-high/

Walton High School's Culinary 2 students recently competed against each other for the best presentation and best flavor Semifreddo (Italian ice cream). Staff members served as judges. Pictured are some of the entries and winners. Winning best presentation was vanilla ginger and strawberry chocolate. Best flavor went to double strawberry, lemon cream, and Oreo. Other entries included double chocolate chip, vanilla raspberry, s'mores, and double chocolate & strawberry. All were delicious, and the students did an amazing job with presentation!

Our 2023-2024 soccer schedules & rosters are now posted on our school site. Please come out to show your support of our Braves athletes! Girls: https://whs.walton.k12.fl.us/o/whs/page/girls-sports Boys: https://whs.walton.k12.fl.us/o/whs/page/boys-sports

Congratulations to Rilee Justice for being selected as WMBB's Scholar Athlete of the Week! https://www.mypanhandle.com/sports/local-sports/scholar-athlete-of-the-week-rilee-justice/

Our freshmen toured Northwest Florida State College's Niceville campus today (October 11). Students learned about the educational opportunities offered by the college, including dual enrollment, two- and four-year degrees, and many technical degrees.

Anchor Club hosted their tapping initiation on September 11, 2023. This is a long-standing tradition at Walton High School. Anchor members delivered their A's and "tapped" new members by asking them to do something silly: dance, sing, put on a short performance, etc.

Congratulations to our JV football team for their 34-32 win (in double overtime) against Fort Walton Beach on September 7!

Superintendent Hughes delivers his September Monthly Update! September is a busy month full of holiday, remembrance, and celebration. Make sure to watch the monthly updates to ensure you are up-to-date on all of the EPIC happenings in Walton County! https://youtu.be/qzxVY7PoUzY