Everglades City
by Dr. Cherie Allison | Principal, Everglades City School
The Everglades City middle school Team A volleyball team won the SWFAC Championship! Everglades City middle school Team A went undefeated on the season with an overall 16-0 record. Highlights of the season included winning the Naples High School Freshman tournament, defeating multiple high school junior varsity teams, and going undefeated in our conference play. The players worked hard and displayed high levels of perseverance and grit throughout the season. This team never gave up and always battled their way to victory! It isn’t an easy task to maintain an undefeated record, and this team showed incredible strength and dedication throughout the season! EVG is so proud of these girls and their coaches, Jason Mayberry and Naiara Rementeria Freeman. Also, we would like to shout out those parents that tirelessly get students to away games and are continuously supporting them through Athletic Boosters and concessions. We appreciate all you do for these incredible students. Last but certainly not least, we want to say thank you to Mrs. Whitcomb, who makes sure there are always officials, that games and times are set, and that workers are present, all of these things to ensure our kids have a great season. Way to go, Gators!!
Speaking of our illustrious Mrs. Whitcomb, the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Jill A. Whitcomb has been recognized by the NIAAA as a Certified Athletic Administrator.
To earn this distinction, Jill A. Whitcomb has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. The voluntary certification process included a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s educational background, experience, and professional contributions, as well as a rigorous, comprehensive written examination.
Jill Whitcomb is one of an elite group of interscholastic athletic administrators nationwide to attain this level of professionalism. We are so incredibly proud of Mrs. Whitcomb and all that she does for EVG.
Congratulations are also in order for Mrs. Susan Baumler, EVG’s 2024-2025 Teacher of Distinction. The Collier County Teacher of Distinction program is a community-based initiative that recognizes and celebrates teachers in Collier County Public Schools. The program is run by Champions for Learning. Educators of Distinction are outstanding role models and exemplary practitioners who have made a lasting difference in students’ lives by encouraging them to strive for excellence, not just in their academic pursuits but in all their endeavors. Mrs. Baumler is an excellent candidate, and she will represent Everglades City School as she competes for this year’s Golden Apple Award! We love you, Mrs. Baumler!
