Abby Brandenstein, left, a third-grade student at Beach Elementary in Pascagoula, was awarded with a certificate for having her painting of a blue crab featured on the front cover of the 2012 Department of Marine Resources calendar. The painting was the only artwork from the district to be selected for the 2012 calendar. It also is featured for the August in addition to the cover. She is the daughter of David and Amy Brandenstein. At right is Tina Bankston, principal of Cherokee Elementary.
Clark Oil Co. Inc. presented a $500 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance grant to Waveland Elementary. From left, front row: Christa Huff, McKenzie Favre, Madison Hinkel, Landen Thompson, Landon Mooneyham, Tyler Rose, NeNe Bosarge, Alexa Schneider, Connor Summers; and back row: Janet Saxter, Clark Oil Company; and Frances Weiler, principal of Waveland Elementary.
