CITIZENS SPEAK with representatives of state and federal agencies and county commissioners at the close of the Dec. 2 beach project workshop. (Photo by Dotty Nist)
THE DEFUNIAK BUSINESS and Professional Association (DBPA) held its annual Christmas Window Decoration Contest. As always, the entries were beautiful and creative, each in their own way representing this magical Christmas season. First place went to Katie Beth’s Boutique.
PAXTON SCHOOL’S INAUGURAL AVID JINGLE BELL 5K was organized to provide fundraising for college scholarships for students in the school’s AVID program. The age-group winners, including the DeFuniak Herald’s own Norma Rediker and Reid Tucker, gathered at the finish line after the cross-country style race to receive their medals. AVID, or Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a nationwide initiative designed to support high school students pursuing higher education by preparing them with college-readiness skills and training. All proceeds from the first-ever Jingle Bell 5K, held on-campus at Paxton School on Saturday, Dec. 6, go toward the AVID Scholarship Fund. (Photo by Jeffrey Powell)
THE ARC OF WALTON COUNTY Christmas tree was one of 12 uniquely decorated Christmas trees from area non-profit organizations, Nov. 25 – Dec. 25 in Grand Park. The trees will be on display through Christmas and open to the public to enjoy at no cost.
WALTON’S KRISTA MCQUEEN WAS THE DOMINANT FORCE on the court during the Lady Braves’ home game against South Walton. She scored 37 points in the non-district contest on Dec. 6. (Photo by Reid Tucker)
WILLIAM PICKREN, South Walton sophomore (l) prepares to square off against a wrestler from Lake City Columbia on Friday. Pickren won all of his matches over the two days of the event in the 120-pound classification. (Photo by Jeffrey Powell)
