Fort Walton Beach High School Senior William Kiker Makes History with Second National Debate Championship Win
Fort Walton Beach High School is proud to announce that 2025 graduate William Kiker has made history by becoming the first student ever to win the Incubate Debate National Championship twice. Kiker secured his second victory at the 2025 Incubate Debate National Championship, held in Sarasota, Fla., after two intense final rounds debating the future of the Department of Education and the Department of Government Efficiency. The prestigious championship brought together top student debaters from 10 states,
Fort Walton Beach High School's SMSgt Amber Burke Named 2025 AF/SF Outstanding Instructor of the Year
Fort Walton Beach High School is proud to announce that Senior Master Sergeant Amber Burke has been recognized as the 2025 Overall AF/SF Outstanding Instructor of the Year! In addition to this prestigious national honor, SMSgt Burke was also named the Regional-Level Award Winner for Region 2, further cementing her status as one of the "Best of the Best" in Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC). SMSgt Burke's dedication, leadership, and passion for mentoring cadets have made a lasting impact on the Viking JROTC
Reminder: Local Businesses Invited to Participate in FWBHS Second Viking Voyage Career Fair
Fort Walton Beach High School is hosting the Second Viking Voyage Career Fair, on Friday, April 11, 2025, in the gymnasium from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. VOYAGE stands for Vikings network with Organizations Yielding an Opportunity for Great Exploration of careers." The mission of the event is to provide valuable opportunities to network, explore, and empower students to bridge school and work in various career pathways while connecting learning to the real world. We are seeking employers, businesses, and alumni
Fort Walton Beach High School Viking Band to Participate in the 2024 Military Bowl
The Fort Walton Beach High School Viking Band has been invited to perform at the 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, on Dec. 28, 2024. This would be the band's first performance at a bowl game since 1989. "We are incredibly excited and honored for the Viking Band to perform at the Military Bowl in December," said Fort Walton Beach High School Principal Lindsey Smith. "Coming from a proud military community, this opportunity means so much to our
Local Businesses Invited to Participate in FWBHS Second Viking Voyage Career Fair
Fort Walton Beach High School is hosting the Second Viking Voyage Career Fair, on Friday, April 11, 2025, in the gymnasium from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. VOYAGE stands for Vikings network with Organizations Yielding an Opportunity for Great Exploration of careers." The mission of the event is to provide valuable opportunities to network, explore, and empower students to bridge school and work in various career pathways while connecting learning to the real world. We are seeking employers, businesses, and alumni
Fort Walton Beach Viking Band Invited to Perform at the 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl
The Fort Walton Beach High School Viking Band has been honored with an invitation to perform at the 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl, marking the first time the band has participated in a major national bowl game since 1989. The game will be held on Dec. 28, 2024, at 5:45 p.m., at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, and will be televised live on ESPN. The 145-member Viking Band will showcase their talents during the Military Bowl Parade, perform the Star-Spangled Banner before the game,
Fort Walton Beach High School Student Places Fourth at National Debate Championship
Incubate Debate recently held its 2024 National Championship on April 5-6 in Jacksonville, FL. The event was attended by 89 students from 23 counties who engaged in competitive debates on various pressing issues, such as the Trump January 6th federal case, the China-Taiwan conflict, college DEI programs, and the climate emergency. One of the standout students at the event was Christian Bailey from Fort Walton Beach High School, who placed 4th overall in the National Debate Championship. In the final round
