THE WATER-SLIDE was a popular spot for many youngsters. Warm temperatures and sunny skies greeted hundreds of visitors to the fifth annual May Day Festival on Saturday, May 21. This year's festival was held at the Walton County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Jeffrey Powell)

MOSSY HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL students tour the WCSO helicopter. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) provided multiple safety presentations to Mossy Head Elementary School students last week during their safety and career day event.

WALTON BROKE IN a bevy of new lineman during the intra-squad scrimmage on Thursday. The Braves lost over 20 lettermen from the 2010 team and will face off against Freeport on August 26 in the 2011 Kickoff Classic. (Photo by Jennifer Casey)

AS ACCORDING WITH TRADITION, the Paxton High School class of 2011 gave its mortar boards a toss immediately following the commencement exercise. (Photo by Reid Tucker)

FREEPORT AND GRACEVILLE will meet during the regular season when the Bulldogs travel to Graceville on September 30. (Photo by Patrick Casey)

SOUTH WALTON outscored Baker 23-14 over four quarters in their 2011 spring football contest. The Seahawks will open the regular season at Baker on September 2. (Photo by Patrick Casey)