Bayside Academy Senior Penny Snell Wins People’s Choice Award at the 38th Annual Jubilee Festival of Arts
Daphne, Ala.,October 20, 2026–Bayside AcademyseniorPenny Snell’s extraordinary artwork,Pandora,won the People’s Choice Award at the 38thAnnualJubilee Festival of Arts in Daphne by an overwhelming margin. We are so proud ofPenny! Bayside Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students inGrades PK3–12.
Thomas Hospital Auxiliary welcomes junior volunteers 2026
FAIRHOPE, ALA –Thomas Hospitalwelcomes50studentsfromAlabama School of Math and Science,Baldwin Preparatory Academy,Bayshore Christian School,Bayside Academy,Daphne High School,Fairhope High School, Foley High School,Robertsdale High School,Spanish Fort High School,St. Michael Catholic High School,St. Paul’s Episcopal SchoolandUMS-Wright Preparatory Schoolwhoareparticipatingin theThomas HospitalAuxiliary’sJunior Volunteer programthis summer. Theyare volunteeringinCardiac Rehab,Cath Lab,Colony
Bayside Academy Inducts 14 Students into the National Speech & Debate Association’s Honor Society
Daphne, Ala., April 2, 2026 – On Monday, March 23, 2026, Bayside Academy inducted 14 students into the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA)’s Honor Society (also known as the National Forensic League). Congratulations to the following inductees: Evelyn Carpenter ’28 (Degree of Honor), Amber Clemens ’27 (Degree of Merit), Hayden Coumanis ’29 (Degree of Honor), Elizabeth Handwerger ’29 (Degree of Honor), Colman Klecker ’29 (Degree of Honor), John Stephen Klimjack ’28 (Degree of Excellence), Zoë
Bayside Academy Students Excel in AISA Art Competition
Daphne, Ala., April 24, 2026 –Bayside Academy’s talented art students took top honors in the Alabama Independent Schools Association (AISA) District I art competition. Bayside’s artists brought home 54 ribbons including17 First Place finishes and a Best in Show. Best of Show3D/Sculpture: Frances Pilot ’38 PaintingK–1st GradeFirst Place: Violet Laymon ’38Second Place: Allie James Prince ’372nd–3rd GradeFirst Place: Robert Bruckmann ’364th–5th GradeFirst Place: Grayson Landry ’34 WaterbaseK–1st
Four Bayside Academy Students Selected for Alabama Governor’s School
Daphne, Ala., May 1, 2026 –Bayside Academy is proud to announce that juniors Lee Ginger, Amelia Hicks, Brody Ide, and Dori Small have been accepted to the Alabama Governor’s School.The Alabama Governor’s School was established in 1987 as a summer residential honors program funded by the State of Alabama and Samford University. The school provides academic, creative, and leadership experiences for a limited number of rising high school seniors who have demonstrated exceptional ability and achievement in
Bayside Academy Seniors Mary Burton Merchant and Forrest Smith Awarded Energy Southeast Scholarships
Daphne, Ala., May 1, 2026 – Bayside Academy seniors Mary Burton Merchant and Forrest Smith have been awarded scholarships through the Energy Southeast Scholarship Program. Only 39 high school seniors across the state received one of these scholarships, so we are very proud of these two students. Each scholarship recipient receives a $2,500 scholarship. Since the scholarship program began in 1992, Energy Southeast and its members have provided more than $3.5 million in financial assistance to graduating
Bayside Senior Forrest Smith Named National Merit Scholar
Daphne, Ala., May 13, 2026 – Congratulations to Bayside Academy senior Forrest Smith for being named a National Merit Scholar! Out of the 1.3 million students in about 20,000 high schools who started the National Merit journey, only 2,500 students have won a National Merit $2500 Scholarship. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. We are so proud of Forrest for this significant achievement! Bayside Academy
Bayside Academy’s Avery Therrell ’29 and Jack Koch ’27 Named Athletes of the Week
Daphne, Ala., May 15, 2026 – Bayside Academy freshman Avery Therrell and junior Jack Koch were recognized by the Mobile Optimist Club as the 1A–5A Athletes of the Week for their recent track and field performances at Sectionals. They were recognized at the Optimist Club’s meeting yesterday and were joined by Bayside Academy Track and Field Coach Joe Swagart. At Sectionals, Avery won the 800-meter run and the 1600-meter run, with times of 2:25.35 and 5:35.94 respectively. She also was a member of
Bayside Academy Students Earn First-Place Awards at AISA State Visual Arts Competition
Daphne, Ala., May 4, 2026 – Bayside Academy had five students bring home First Place awards from the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) State Visual Arts Competition. The state competition was held at Eastwood Christian School in Montgomery. Bayside Academy First Place WinnersTbug Baker ’27: 1st Place, Photography (9th–12th Grade Division)Alice Ogburn ’29: 1st Place, Water Base (9th–12th Grade Division)Violet Laymon ’38: 1st Place, Painting (K–1st Grade Division)Mamie Powell ’38: 1st Place,
22nd ANNUAL MANY MORE MILES SHOE DRIVE BALDWIN BONE & JOINT PARTNERS WITH CITY HOPE CHURCH & BALDWIN
Daphne, AL (April 30, 2026) - Hundreds of residents across Baldwin and Mobile Counties participated in Baldwin Bone & Joint’s 22nd Annual Many More Miles Campaign by donating gently used shoes. This collective effort resulted in approximately 5,000 pairs of shoes being gathered and prepared for redistribution to those in need. Of the total shoes collected, 2,000 pairs were donated through partnering BCBE and local schools, demonstrating strong community engagement from students and their families. The
Bayside Academy’s Jack Wilkinson ’26 Named Athlete of the Week
Daphne, Ala., April 2, 2026 – Bayside Academy senior Jack Wilkinson was recognized by the Mobile Optimist Club as the 1A–5A Athlete of the Week for his recent track and field performance at the Pirate Invite. He was recognized at the Optimist Club’s meeting today and was joined by his mother, Dailey Wilkinson, and Coach Brandon Dean, Bayside Academy Assistant Track and Field Coach. At the Pirate Invite, Jack won javelin with a throw of 149’1”. Bayside Academy is an independent, coeducational,
Bayside Academy Students Bring Home Blue Ribbons in Baldwin County Humane Society's Art Contest
Daphne, Ala., April 2, 2026 – Bayside Academy had three winners in the Baldwin County Humane Society’s 2026 Art Competition. We are pleased to announce that senior Mary Katherine Crowell won First Place in the 9th–12th Grade Division. Additionally, Judge’s Choice ribbons were awarded to sophomore Addie Babcock (9th–12th Grade Division) and fifth grader Cati Smith (4th & 5th Grade Division). All of the winning artwork can be seen on the Baldwin Humane Society’s website at
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Bayside Academy Inducts 24 Students into Mu Alpha Theta
Daphne, Ala., April 2, 2026 – On Monday, March 23, 2026, Bayside Academy inducted 24 students into Mu Alpha Theta, the esteemed national high school and junior college mathematics honor society established in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma. Congratulations to the following inductees: Braxton Bender ’28, Ava Bindon ’27, Huan Chen ’28, Savannah Cochran ’28, Shelby Fargason ’26, Wright Fargason ’28, Lee Ginger ’27, Brody Gwaltney ’26, Kathryn Hamilton ’26, Riggins Hammock ’28, Amelia Hicks ’27, Brody
Bayside Academy Inducts 33 Students into National Junior Honor Society
Daphne, Ala., April 1, 2026 – On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Bayside Academy inducted 33 students into the Ann Simpson Crosby chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). Congratulations to the following inductees: Sam Babcock, Reece Bell, Caroline Buster, Roen Cain, Kylie Campbell, Micah Carter, Parker Chunn, Isaac Coheley, Hayley Crocker, Charlotte Denniston, Lucas Dorman, Warren Fargason, Mason Flowers, Ben Freeman, Amelia Handwerger, Adelaide Kipp, Carlisle Kipp, Vivian Lokar, Ellis Marks,
Two Bayside Academy Students Selected for United Way Youth Board
Daphne, Ala., April 2, 2026 – Bayside Academy is proud to announce that Amelia Hicks ’27 and Reece Wilmott ’27 have been selected to serve on the 2026–2027 United Way of Baldwin County’s Youth Board. According to the United Way, “UWBC’s Youth Board comprises seniors from high schools in Baldwin County. These students volunteer their time with service projects and in our local schools to help their fellow students learn what it means to give back.” We are proud of Amelia and Reece and know that
Bayside Academy Sophomore Burke Ramagosa Wins National Chess Title
Daphne, Ala., April 1, 2026 – From March 27–29, 2026, Bayside Academy sent four team members of the chess team to compete alongside some 1,500+ players from 35 states at this year’s K–12 High School Nationals Tournament of the US Chess Federation’s Scholastic Nationals Tournament in Chicago, Illinois. The event is played over three days, with three rounds on Friday, three rounds on Saturday, and a final round on Sunday. There are seven divisions of play, based on player ratings. Chess scoring is one point
Bayside Academy's Billy Neill '26 Named Athlete of the Week
Daphne, Ala., March 19, 2026 – Bayside Academy senior Billy Neill was recognized by the Mobile Optimist Club as the 1A–5A Athlete of the Week for his recent track and field performance at the Saraland Invite. He was recognized at the Optimist Club’s meeting today. At the Saraland Invite on Friday, March 7th, Billy won the discus event with a throw of 163’ 8” and finished fourth in shot put with a throw of 44’ 9.25”. He is currently ranked second in the Alabama High School Sports Association in
22nd ANNUAL MANY MORE MILES SHOE DRIVE BALDWIN BONE & JOINT PARTNERS WITH CITY HOPE CHURCH & BALDWIN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Daphne, Ala. (February 18, 2026) – Local school-age kids, runners and exercise enthusiasts may have put a lot of miles on old running shoes and everyday footwear (athletic, everyday shoes, and boots), but by donating these gently used shoes to the “Many More Miles” campaign, each pair will be given a new purpose and continue their journey on the feet of individuals in need. Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C., along with City Hope Church and participating Baldwin County Schools, is hosting its 22nd community
37 Students Chosen for Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Foundation Youth Leadership Program
37 STUDENTS CHOSEN FOR EASTERN SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce the accepted applicants for the 2024-2025 Eastern Shore Youth Leadership Program. This elite seven-month program is designed to provide high school students from the Eastern Shore with the opportunity to gain a greater knowledge of their community, develop strong leadership skills, and enhance self and social awareness. The Youth Leadership
Isabelle Rutland and Ava Crone Awarded the Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships
Isabelle Rutland and Ava Crone Awarded the Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships The Original Oyster House awarded its 19th Annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships to Isabelle Rutland of Bayside Academy and Ava Crone of Spanish Fort High School. Rutland plans to attend the University of Notre Dame and Crone plans to attend Auburn University this fall. In 2006, the scholarship was founded in loving memory of Chelsea Garvin, who was an exceptional employee, a volunteer Fish River Fire Department Rescue
LOCAL SINGERS WIN REGIONAL VOCAL COMPETITIONS
LOCAL SINGERS WIN REGIONAL VOCAL COMPETITIONS Tuscaloosa, AL – Students from The Studio competed against over 400 students from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands in the National Association of Teachers of Singers (NATS)’s Southeastern Regional competition this past month. Eight local students received top placements in both the Commercial Music and Musical Theatre categories: Mary Claire Kelley (Rockwell Elementary) placed 1st both in the Kids Commercial Music and Kids
2024 Youth Leadership Graduation
Congratulations to the Eastern Shore Chamber Youth Leadership Class of 2024 We are pleased to announce the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership’s Class of 2024. Parents, students and committee members celebrated at a graduation ceremony held at the Daphne Civic Center. The class of 2024 presented their group projects and spoke on what it means to be a leader. The Eastern Shore Chamber Youth Leadership is a seven-month program for sophomores, juniors and seniors aimed to develop and expand
Bayside’s Annie Midyett and Avery Therrell Named Mobile Optimist Club’s Runners of the Week
Bayside’s Annie Midyett and Avery Therrell Named Mobile Optimist Club’s Runners of the Week Daphne, Ala., November 1, 2023 – Bayside Academy junior Annie Midyett and 7th grader Avery Therrell were selected by the Mobile Optimist Club as 1A–5A Runners of the Week. Annie and Avery, along with Coach Joe Swagart, were recognized at the Mobile Optimist Club’s luncheon on Thursday, October 6, 2023. Annie is one of Bayside’s young women’s team captains. Annie was recognized for her performance at the Jesse
Jack Roussos Named National Merit Commended Student
Jack Roussos Named National Merit Commended Student Daphne, Ala., September 21, 2023 – Bayside Academy Head of School Scott Phillipps announced today that Jack Roussos has been named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), which conducts the program, will be presented by Dr. Phillipps to this scholastically talented senior. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are
Bayside Academy Senior Georgia McInnis Named WKRG Scholar Athlete of the Week
Bayside Academy Senior Georgia McInnis Named WKRG Scholar Athlete of the Week Daphne, Ala., September 12, 2023 – Bayside Academy senior Georgia McInnis has been named a WKRG Scholar Athlete of the Week. The segment will air on WKRG News 5 this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Georgia has a 4.11 GPA and is a member of both the National Honor Society and the Math Team. As a junior, she took both AP Calculus BC and Advanced Physics. She is a co-founder of the baking club, is a member of the Key Club and the
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Bayside Academy and Fairhope High School Seniors Awarded Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships
Bayside Academy and Fairhope High School Seniors Awarded Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships The Original Oyster House awarded its 18th Annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships to Maggie Britt of Bayside Academy and Alice Raybosh of Fairhope High School. Britt plans to attend Mississippi State University and Raybosh plans to attend Auburn University this fall. In 2006, the scholarship was founded in loving memory of Chelsea Garvin, who was an exceptional employee, a volunteer Fish River Fire Department
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Clean Water Alabama Donated Water Preservation Books to Baldwin County Public Elementary Schools
CLEAN WATER ALABAMA DONATES WATER PRESERVATION BOOKS TO BALDWIN COUNTY PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Fairhope, Ala. (April 18, 2023) – Clean Water Alabama (CWA), a Baldwin County-based, all volunteer, non-profit water preservation group, recently donated 10,000 coloring and activity books to Baldwin County Public Schools to help teach elementary students the importance of being good stewards of Alabama waterways. A year-long collaborative effort that began with the creation of the materials by CWA
Bayside Academy Students Participate in Model UN
Bayside Academy Students Participate in Model UN Daphne, Ala., April 4, 2023 – A special congratulations goes out to five Bayside Academy students who participated in St. Michael High School’s Third Annual Spring Model UN Simulation held on Saturday, March 18. Adriane Clemens ‘25, Amelia Hicks ’27, and Lanee Imperato ‘25 served on the Main Committee: Social Humanitarian (SOCHUM) Committee with the topic of Eliminating All Forms of Discrimination against Individuals Experiencing Homelessness and
Bayside Academy Congratulates Winners of Virtual Art Competition of Alabama
Bayside Academy Congratulates Winners of Virtual Art Competition of Alabama Daphne, Ala., March 15, 2023 – The Visual Arts Department of Bayside Academy is proud to announce their students who received awards at the 2022–2023 Virtual Art Competition of Alabama (VACA) sponsored by the Alabama Arts Education Association (AAEA). The Virtual Art Competition is a juried student art competition in which K–12 students in the state of Alabama compete for the opportunity to represent the state at the 2023
Bayside Academy Inducts 35 into National Honor Society
Bayside Academy Inducts 35 into National Honor Society Daphne, Ala., March 6, 2023 – This morning, Bayside Academy inducted 35 students into the Patsy T. Phillips chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). Congratulations to the following inductees: Emma Atkinson, Mia Bindon, Mary Frances Collins, Nina Dowhan, Trent Duncan, Marykate Foster, Lily Frailie, Lucy Frailie, Julia Hall, Jack Hicks, Michael Klimjack, Maggie Lyons, Genevieve Magli, Torin Malone, Georgia McInnis, Merri McLendon, Rhett
Bayside Academy Names Barrett Trotter Head Football Coach
Bayside Academy Names Barrett Trotter Head Football Coach Daphne, Ala., February 16, 2023 – We are excited to announce that Bayside Academy has hired Barrett Trotter as the head varsity football coach. Head of School Scott Phillipps and Athletic Director Jamie Ferguson believe Coach Trotter is the best person to help lead Bayside football into the next era. Dr. Phillipps said, “More than anything, we were looking for a man who would buy in to our culture and love and develop the young men in our
Bayside Academy Congratulates Youth Leadership Graduates
Bayside Academy Congratulates Youth Leadership Graduates Daphne, Ala., February 15, 2023 – Bayside Academy congratulates its five students who graduated from the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership program last week. The participants work on group projects to learn about issues in our community. According to the Chamber of Commerce, “This year, two groups of students were formed. One group presented on the issue of mental health and assistance in local schools. The other group presented
2023 Youth Leadership Graduation
Congratulations to our 2023 Youth Leadership Graduates The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce the graduates from the 2023 Youth Leadership program. A ceremony was held Monday evening at Coastal Alabama Community College in honor of the graduates. Parents and students attended from each of the participating schools. Alabama House Representative, Matt Simpson, spoke briefly about the success of this graduating class and how he is excited to watch them grow and see
Bayside Academy Students Win Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2023
Bayside Academy Students Win Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Daphne, Ala., January 31, 2023 – Bayside Academy is very proud to announce the results of the Region-at-Large competition of the 100th year of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. We congratulate our students who have been honored with a Scholastic Art & Writing Award in one of the most prestigious art competitions for high school students in the United States. Since 1923, the Scholastic Awards have recognized some of America’s most
Bayside Academy to Host Open House
Bayside Academy to Host Open House Daphne, Ala., January 23, 2023 – Bayside Academy is pleased to announce an Admissions Open House scheduled for Monday, February 6 at 9:00 a.m. Interested parents should visit www.baysideacademy.org/admissions or contact the Admissions Office at (251) 338-6446 or admissions@baysideacademy.org to register for the event. Bayside Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students in grades PK3–12.
Bayside Academy Places Second in the AISA District Math Competition
Bayside Academy Places Second in the AISA District Math Competition Daphne, Ala., January 10, 2023 – Bayside Academy‘s middle school and upper school math teams finished runner-up at the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) District Math Competition today. Middle school mathletes include eighth graders Tbug Baker, Amelia Hicks, Anna Flynn Hughes, Ethan Kok, and Farrah Lane and 7th grader Huan Chen, who was the highest individual scorer. Upper school mathletes include seniors Hunter Hyderally,
Bayside Academy Congratulates SALT Photo Contest Winners
Bayside Academy Congratulates SALT Photo Contest Winners Daphne, Ala., December 8, 2022 – Bayside Academy is proud to congratulate our 2022 winners of the South Alabama Land Trust (SALT) Photo Contest. The contest is sponsored by SALT to showcase the natural beauty of coastal Alabama. To view the winning photography, please visit https://southalabamalandtrust.org/salt-photo-contest/. Junior Fauna First Place: Sophia Haines ‘25 Junior Flora First Place: Elizabeth Ernest ‘24 Second Place: Sophia
Bayside Academy’s Catherine Doyle ’25 and Ty Postle ’23 Named Mobile Optimist Club’s 1A–5A Runners of the Year
Bayside Academy’s Catherine Doyle ’25 and Ty Postle ’23 Named Mobile Optimist Club’s 1A–5A Runners of the Year Daphne, Ala., November 28, 2022 – Bayside Academy sophomore Catherine Doyle and senior Ty Postle were selected by the Mobile Optimist Club as the 1A–5A Runners of the Year for Mobile and Baldwin County. The Mobile Optimist Club recognizes cross country athletes during the season as Runners of the Week and then chooses one male and one female athlete from 1A–5A and 6A-7A as Runners of the Year.
Bayside Academy Students Excel at Trumbauer Festival
Bayside Academy Students Excel at Trumbauer Festival Daphne, Ala., November 14, 2022 – Bayside Academy Upper School theatre students competed in The Walter Trumbauer High School District Festival in Mobile on Saturday, November 5, and many will move on to the state competition at Troy University in December. Participating students were Adriane Clemens ’25, Molly Hughes ’25, Lanee Imperato ’25, Michael Klimjack ’24, and Jack Roussos ’24. According to the Alabama Conference of Theatre, “The Walter
Bayside Academy Seniors Sign Letters of Intent
Bayside Academy Seniors Sign Letters of Intent Daphne, Ala., November 10, 2022 – Bayside Academy had three seniors sign with Division I and Division II schools on National Letter of Intent Day yesterday. Division I: Jake DeValk (baseball) University of South Alabama Josh Gunther (baseball) Wake Forest University Division II: Jack Woods (baseball) Delta State University We are so proud of these student-athletes. Bayside Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school
Bayside Academy Breaks Own National Record by Winning 21st Consecutive State Volleyball Championship
Bayside Academy Breaks Own National Record by Winning 21st Consecutive State Volleyball Championship Daphne, Ala., October 27, 2022 – Bayside Academy’s volleyball team won the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 6A State Championship in Birmingham today. This was Bayside’s 21st AHSAA State Championship in a row, breaking their own national record for most consecutive state championships. Bayside is the only school in the history of the AHSAA to win championships in 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A,
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Bayside’s John Thomas Neill Named Mobile Optimist Club’s Runner of the Week
Bayside’s John Thomas Neill Named Mobile Optimist Club’s Runner of the Week Daphne, Ala., October 11, 2022 – Bayside Academy senior John Thomas Neill was selected by the Mobile Optimist Club as 1A–5A Runner of the Week for his performance at the Jesse Owens Classic. JT, along with Coach Joe Swagart, was recognized at the Mobile Optimist Club’s luncheon on Thursday, October 6 2022. JT finished as Bayside’s top runner at Jesse Owens with a time of 16:50, tying him for fifth overall in school history for
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Mary Ann Willis Awarded the Gayle C. Wilson Service to Education Award
Mary Ann Willis Awarded the Gayle C. Wilson Service to Education Award Daphne, Ala., September 30, 2022 – Bayside Academy Director of College Counseling Emerita Mary Ann Willis was awarded the Gayle C. Wilson Service to Education Award by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). According to NACAC, “The Gayle C. Wilson Service to Education Award was named for a fine and outstanding leader who devoted their life to counseling and assisting students in attaining their
Bayside Academy’s Patrick Daves ’22 Named Athlete of the Year
Bayside Academy’s Patrick Daves ’22 Named Athlete of the Year Daphne, Ala., June 6, 2022 – Bayside Academy’s Patrick Daves ‘22 was recently chosen by the Mobile Optimist Club as the 1A-4A Athlete of the Year for the 2022 outdoor track & field season. A 17-time individual state champion and two-time team state champion in indoor and outdoor track & field, Patrick has no doubt left his mark at Bayside Academy. Patrick holds 13 school records and one state meet record, and he is currently a two-time
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Bayside Academy Sophomore Isabelle Rutland Earns Prestigious Accolades
Bayside Academy Sophomore Isabelle Rutland Earns Prestigious Accolades Daphne, Ala., May 16, 2022 – Bayside Academy student Isabelle Rutland ’24 is receiving huge praise for her artwork. In the past month alone, she won first place in the state of Alabama at the Visual Arts Achievement Program 2022 exhibition with her painting “Interlaced”, first place in the Baldwin County Trailblazer’s Chalk the Trail competition, an honorable mention and commendation from the department head in the 2022 Ringling
Bayside Academy and Foley High School Seniors Win Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships
Bayside Academy and Foley High School Seniors Win Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships The Original Oyster House awarded its 16th Annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships to O'Melia Macpherson of Bayside Academy and Anna Goeke of Foley High School. Macpherson will study pre-law with a minor in art at the University of Alabama and Goeke will study studio art at the University of South Alabama this fall. In 2006, the scholarship was founded in loving memory of Chelsea Garvin, who was an exceptional
Bayside Academy Congratulates Winners of Virtual Art Competition of Alabama
Bayside Academy Congratulates Winners of Virtual Art Competition of Alabama Daphne, Ala., May 12, 2022 – The Visual Arts Department of Bayside Academy is proud to announce their students who received awards at the 2021–2022 Virtual Art Competition of Alabama (VACA). The Virtual Art Competition is a juried student art competition in which K–12 students in the state of Alabama compete for the opportunity to represent the state at the 2023 National Art Education Association Conference in San Antonio,
Three Bayside Academy Students Selected for Alabama Governor’s School
Three Bayside Academy Students Selected for Alabama Governor’s School Daphne, Ala., April 27, 2022 – Bayside Academy is proud to announce that juniors Wilson Engeriser, Kate Ginger, and Victoria Rutland have been accepted to the Alabama Governor’s School. The Alabama Governor’s School was established in 1987 as a summer residential honors program funded by the State of Alabama and Samford University. The school provides academic, creative, and leadership experiences for a limited number of rising high
Bayside Academy Students Win Baldwin County Soil and Water Conservation District Poster Contest
Bayside Academy Students Win Baldwin County Soil and Water Conservation District Poster Contest Daphne, Ala., April 5, 2022 – Bayside Academy congratulates its 2022 winners for the Baldwin County Soil and Water Conservation District Poster Contest. This year’s theme was “Healthy Soil, Healthy Life.” Our first place winners will advance to the next level of competition. 2022 First Place Winners Haya Idriss ’34 – Grades K–1 First Place Raines Jackson ’29 – Grades 4–6 First Place Elin Backman
Bayside Academy Students Rank Superior in Theatre for Youth Festival
Bayside Academy Students Rank Superior in Theatre for Youth Festival Daphne, Ala., March 10, 2022 – Six middle school students from Bayside Academy competed in the Alabama Conference of Theatre's Theatre for Youth Festival on March 5th in Montgomery. This was Bayside's first theatrical competition, and the girls represented the school well, receiving four medals of Excellence and nine Superior medals (the competition's highest scoring category). All Bayside students received Superior marks in their
Bayside Academy Congratulates Youth Leadership Graduates
Bayside Academy Congratulates Youth Leadership Graduates Daphne, Ala., February 22, 2022 – Bayside Academy congratulates its seven students who graduated from the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership program last night. According to the Chamber of Commerce, this intensive, elite program lasts seven months and is designed to provide high school students on the Eastern Shore with “the opportunity to gain a greater knowledge about their community, develop strong leadership skills, and gain
Bayside Seniors Ty Hartman, David Klimjack, Angus Ladd, Ben VanDerHeyden, and Walker Watson Named National Merit Finalists
Bayside Seniors Ty Hartman, David Klimjack, Angus Ladd, Ben VanDerHeyden, and Walker Watson Named National Merit Finalists Daphne, Ala., February 14, 2022 – Congratulations to Bayside Academy seniors Ty Hartman, David Klimjack, Angus Ladd, Ben VanDerHeyden, and Walker Watson for being named National Merit Finalists! As finalists, Ty, David, Angus, Ben, and Walker will be considered for National Merit Scholarship awards to be offered this year. Bayside Academy is an independent, coeducational, college
Bayside Academy Senior Walker Watson Selected as Candidate for the United States Presidential Scholars Program
Bayside Academy Senior Walker Watson Selected as Candidate for the United States Presidential Scholars Program Daphne, Ala., February 8, 2022 – Bayside Academy senior Walker Watson has been named a 2022 candidate for the United States Presidential Scholars Program. According to the U.S. Department of Education, “The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school
Bayside Academy Students are Named Area Nominees for the 2022 Bryant-Jordan Student Athlete Program
Bayside Academy Students are Named Area Nominees for the 2022 Bryant-Jordan Student Athlete Program Daphne, Ala., January 20, 2022 – Bayside Academy is proud to announce that both of its nominees for the 2022 Bryant-Jordan Student Athlete Program have been named area winners and are progressing to the regional competition. Ben VanDerHeyden ‘22 has been named the area winner for the Bryant-Jordan Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award. According to the Bryant-Jordan Student Athlete Program, the Scholar-Athlete
6th Grader Caroline Ernest Wins Bayside Academy’s Spelling Bee
6th Grader Caroline Ernest Wins Bayside Academy’s Spelling Bee Daphne, Ala., January 11, 2022 – Thirteen spellers from Grades 4–8 qualified for the Bayside Academy Spelling Bee on Monday, January 10. After 15 rounds, 6th grader Caroline Ernest was declared the winner and 6th grader Braxton Bender was named the runner-up. Caroline will represent Bayside Academy in the Baldwin County Spelling Bee in Loxley on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Bayside Academy Spelling Bee Participants 4th Grade David
Bayside Academy Photography Student Wins Best in Show at SALT Alabama Land Trust Photo Competition
Bayside Academy Student Wins Best of Show in SALT Alabama Land Trust Photo Competition Daphne, Ala., November 30, 2021 – Bayside Academy is proud to announce that senior Stillwell Bacon has been awarded Best in Show Overall in the 2021 SALT Alabama Land Trust Photography Competition. Every year, SALT invites amateur photographers from across coastal Alabama to submit photos that showcase the natural beauty throughout coastal Alabama. More than 400 photographers entered this competition, and in addition
Bayside Academy’s John Thomas Neill ’23 Named Mobile Optimist Club’s Runner of the Week
Bayside Academy’s John Thomas Neill ’23 Named Mobile Optimist Club’s Runner of the Week Daphne, Ala., November 12, 2021 – Bayside Academy junior John Thomas Neill was selected by the Mobile Optimist Club as 1A–5A Runner of the Week for his performance at the AHSAA State Meet which occurred on Saturday, November 6. John Thomas was recognized at the Mobile Optimist Club’s luncheon on Thursday, November 11, 2021. John Thomas earned All-State honors by finishing 12th overall with a time of 17:12, which
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Daphne Public Library 2021 “Back to School Bookmark” Contest Winners:
Daphne Public Library 2021 “Back to School Bookmark” Contest Winners: Children’s Division (K – 5th grade) Kindergarten: 1st Place: Savannah Orosz, Bayshore Christian; 2nd Place: McKenzie Shepard, Bayshore Christian; 3rd Place: Crew Robles, Bayside Academy. First Grade: 1st Place: Ellen Zuercher, Fairhope West Elementary; 2nd Place: Indie Gregg, Bayshore Christian; 3rd Place: Charley Rowell, Bayside Academy. Second Grade: 1st Place: Lilly Almond, Christ the King; 2nd Place: Livia Urniezius, Daphne
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Ashurst Niemeyer Real Estate Would Like to Welcome Their Newest Agent, Helen Milteer.
Ashurst Niemeyer Real Estate Would Like to Welcome Their Newest Agent, Helen Milteer Helen grew up in Mobile and graduated from Julius T. Wright. She attended the University of Virginia where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. After receiving a Master’s degree in Education from the University of South Alabama, Helen taught high school History in Mobile and Birmingham. She lived in Birmingham for 18 years where she married Hugh Milteer, Jr. and raised their three children.
Distinguished Authors Visit Bayside Academy
Distinguished Authors Visit Bayside Academy Daphne, Ala., October 15, 2021 – Two prominent authors, Christopher Swann and Patti Callahan, visited Bayside Academy this week to speak with Upper School students. Christopher Swann is a novelist and high school English teacher. A graduate of Woodberry Forest School in Virginia, he earned his Ph.D. in creative writing from Georgia State University. He has been a Townsend Prize finalist, longlisted for the Southern Book Prize, and twice been a finalist for
Bayside Academy’s Genevieve Magli ’24 Wins Singing for Scholarships Competition
Bayside Academy’s Genevieve Magli ’24 Wins Singing for Scholarships Competition Daphne, Ala., October 11, 2021 – Bayside Academy sophomore Genevieve Magli was awarded First Place at the Singing for Scholarships competition on October 9, 2021. One contestant from each high school in Baldwin County, including virtual school and homeschool students, is allowed to enter the competition. As the first place winner, Genevieve was awarded $1,000, and Bayside Academy was awarded $500. Bayside Academy is an
Bayside Academy Congratulates AP Scholars
Bayside Academy Congratulates AP Scholars Daphne, Ala., October 4, 2021 – Bayside Academy congratulates its 22 students who have received AP Scholar Awards for the 2021 AP exam administration. Eight of these students were recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction, one of the highest academic distinctions from the College Board. We are very proud of these students. AP Scholars with Distinction Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or
Bayside Students Named Mobile Optimist Club’s Runners of the Week
Bayside Students Named Mobile Optimist Club’s Runners of the Week Daphne, Ala., September 27, 2021 – Bayside Academy junior Ty Postle and 8th grader Shelby Fargason were selected by the Mobile Optimist Club as 1A–5A Runners of the Week for their performance at the Southern Showcase. Ty and Shelby, along with Coach Joe Swagart, were recognized at the Mobile Optimist Club’s luncheon on Thursday, September 23, 2021. This is the first time for both Ty and Shelby to be recognized for this award. In the
Bayside Academy Crowns Caroline Chastang 2021 Homecoming Queen and Patrick Daves 2021 Homecoming Kin
Bayside Academy Crowns Caroline Chastang 2021 Homecoming Queen and Patrick Daves 2021 Homecoming King Daphne, Ala., September 20, 2021 – Senior Caroline Chastang was crowned Bayside Academy’s 2021 Homecoming Queen during halftime at Friday night’s football game vs. T.R. Miller. Joining Caroline on the Homecoming Court were freshman Annie Midyett; sophomore Jessie Phillips; junior Amelia Cunningham; and seniors Riley Barnes, Ella Broadhead, Camille Buckner, Allie Cramton, Caroline Crum, Claire Donald,
Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneurship Program Expands to the Eastern Shore
Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneurship Program Expands to the Eastern Shore FAIRHOPE, Ala. - Lemonade Day is expanding to the Eastern Shore. Lemonade day is a well-established youth entrepreneurship program that teaches leadership and business skills by encouraging kids to launch their very own business -- a lemonade stand. The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce is bringing the Lemonade Day experience to kids in Daphne, Fairhope and Spanish Fort. Who: Open to all 3rd – 6th Graders on the Eastern
Bayside Academy’s Patrick Daves ‘22 Named All American Hurdler
Daphne, Ala., July 12, 2021 – Bayside Academy rising senior Patrick Daves won the 110m hurdles (17-18 division) at the USATF Youth Outdoor Nationals in Rome, Georgia, on June 26 and has been named an All American hurdler following his 5th place finish at The Outdoor Nationals presented by Nike in Eugene, Oregon, on July 2. Patrick has been a member of Bayside Academy’s track and field program since the 7th grade. According to Bayside’s track and field coach Joe Swagart, “Patrick has a big heart for this
Spanish Fort High School and Bayside Academy Students Win Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships
The Original Oyster House awarded its 15th Annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships to Carolina Triboni of Spanish Fort High School and Hannah Weiland of Bayside Academy. Triboni will study painting and drawing at Auburn University and Weiland will study architecture at Auburn University in the fall. In 2006, the scholarship was founded in loving memory of Chelsea Garvin, who was an exceptional employee, a volunteer Fish River Fire Department Rescue Diver and a talented artist. Tragically at age 19,
