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  • Seacoast Collegiate High School Completes New Building Structure

    Seacoast Collegiate High School Completes New Building Structure

    Seacoast Collegiate High School (SCHS), Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) and Wharton-Smith Construction Group recently celebrated the completion of Seacoast Collegiate High School’s new building’s structure and the placement of the final beam at the newly expanded campus in Santa Rosa Beach with a Topping Out Ceremony.

    This exciting milestone marks significant progress in the expansion project set to open Fall 2025. This expansion will triple the number of college graduates in South Walton, closing workforce gaps, and providing unprecedented educational opportunities for Walton County students.

    Highlights included remarks from key leaders, including NWFSC President Mel Ponder, and placement of the final beam on the structure.

    Seacoast Topping OutSeacoast Collegiate High School has partnered with Northwest Florida State College to create a groundbreaking collaboration to establish a dual enrollment center and fully functioning satellite campus of NWFSC, offering full-degree programs and professional development opportunities to the Walton County community. This collaboration is the first of its kind for South Walton and will be available to all dual enrollment students and adult learners.

    This multi-million-dollar project consists of two phases over five years (2024-2029), including a SCHS building and a NWFSC building (Phase 1), and a community building (Phase 2) which will be the hub for the Dream Big Program. Phase 1 is set to open in Fall 2025 and will serve SCHS students in grades 9-12, dual-enrolled students in Walton County, and adult learners pursuing a degree or certification from NWFSC. The Phase 2 community building will function as a workforce and business “think tank” and incubation center, fostering public and private partnerships and supporting businesses, community leaders and entrepreneurs, engaging more than 4,000 community members and professionals annually.

    Enrollment in the A.A. degree program is projected to grow from 57 to more than 100 students per cohort by 2028-2029, with the number of A.A. degrees awarded annually increasing from 34 to more than 80. By the 2026-2027 school year, the project will enroll 120 students in the Business Administration A.S. degree program, with 90% of these students completing the degree program each year.

    “By providing certifications in cutting-edge fields like AI, cybersecurity, and digital skills, paired with a focus on bilingualism and entrepreneurship, we’re ensuring our students are not just ready for the future—they’re leading it. Graduates with these credentials are more likely to be hired and command higher salaries in today’s global economy.”

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  • Green Thumb Garden Club Awards $5,000 in Scholarships to Outstanding Walton Students

    Green Thumb Garden Club Awards $5,000 in Scholarships to Outstanding Walton Students

    By Kathleen Edge, Publicity & Website Chair

    Img 2873 Macie Dell Img 2874 Casey McclaineWalton County’s Green Thumb Garden Club is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Mercer Scholarship. Casey McClaine will use her $2,000 award for tuition at University of Florida, West Florida Research Center, Milton Campus. Her majors are plant science and health promotion. Macie Dell will use her $1,000. award for tuition at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, Georgia, majoring in agribusiness and livestock production.

    Both well-deserving students presented their winning essays at the GTGC May meeting. Their presentations highlighted achievements, current plans and future career goals as related to the mission of the Garden Club.

    Two additional $1,000 scholarships were also awarded at the Club’s May meeting. Local youths that participate in Walton County 4-H summer and other programs benefit from the scholarship assistance funded by GTGC. E.O. Wilson Biophilia Naturalists Outdoors program will also receive a $1,000 education scholarship from Green Thumb Garden Club to support Walton County students. GTGC has funded local scholarship programs for decades and, through the generous donations of its members and the community, are proud to continue these awards.

    Green Thumb Garden Club always welcomes new members. Please visit the Green Thumb Garden Club website to learn about our charitable mission, how to join and details on meetings, activities, and events. The website address is greenthumbgardenclubinc.org or send an email to greenthumbgardenclubinc@gmail.com.

    The Green Thumb Garden Club, Inc., located in Walton County, Florida, is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to stimulate interest in the beautification of Walton County, furthering the education of its members and the public in botany, community beautification, conservation of natural resources, environmental awareness, floral design, gardening, horticulture, and nature studies and instill in our youth the love of gardening and respect for the environment.

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