Special Olympics athlete Cody Baker was given a medal during a Washington County School Board meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, for his accomplishments. He is shown here with coach Amos Spires (left) and Washington County School District Superintendent Joe Taylor (right). [COLLIN BREAUX | The News and Advertiser]
Students got to pose with awards and smile as their parents took pictures during a Washington County School Board meeting on Monday, Oct. 9.
Numerous students were recognized for various accomplishments, from winning a silver medal at the Florida Special Olympics to getting perfect test scores.
Special Olympics athlete Cody Baker was given a medal during a Washington County School Board meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, for his accomplishments. He is shown here with coach Amos Spires (left) and Washington County School District Superintendent Joe Taylor (right). [COLLIN BREAUX | The News and Advertiser] Seventh grade student Kindel Whitaker and ninth grade student Nylah Brown were recognized during a Washington County School Board meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, for being published artists. They are shown here with Principal Niki Seley (far left) and Superintendent Joe Taylor (far right). [COLLIN BREAUX | The News and Advertiser] Chipley High School students Megan Shipes and Asher Holt were recognized during a Washington County School Board meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, for outstanding academic achievements. They are shown here with Principal Alicia Clemmons (far left) and Superintendent Joe Taylor (far right). [COLLIN BREAUX | The News and Advertiser]Kate Smith Elementary School students Chris Tyre, Joshua Martin, and Finn Horton were recognized during a Washington County School Board meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, for perfect scores on the Grade 4 FAST Mathematics Assessment. They are shown here with Principal Chris Tyre (far left) and Superintendent Joe Taylor. [COLLIN BREAUX | The News and Advertiser] Vernon Elementary School students Ethan Chestnut and Brooklyn Ector were recognized during a Washington County School Board meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, for perfect scores on the Grade 4 FAST Mathematics Assessment. They are shown here with Principal Steve Griffin and Superintendent Joe Taylor. [COLLIN BREAUX | The News and Advertiser] Roulhac Middle School students Tatum Register, Grayson Martin, William Laursen, Chailert Egan, and Joshua Castells were recognized during a Washington County School Board meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, for perfect test scores. They are shown here with Principal Nancy Holley (far left) and Superintendent Joe Taylor (far right). [COLLIN BREAUX | The News and Advertiser] Chipley High School students Max Martin and Kailee Kersey were recognized during a Washington County School Board meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, for perfect test scores. They are shown here with Principal Alicia Clemmons (far left) and Superintendent Joe Taylor (far right). [COLLIN BREAUX | The News and Advertiser]
Special Olympics athlete Cody Baker was given a medal during a Washington County School Board meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, for his accomplishments. He is shown here with coach Amos Spires (left) and Washington County School District Superintendent Joe Taylor (right). [COLLIN BREAUX | The News and Advertiser]
By Collin Breaux
Staff Report 
Hannah Collins