Meet Niceville’s New Distinguished Young Woman for 2027
Niceville High School senior Julia Milz has been selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County for 2027, earning recognition for her academic excellence, leadership and character.
These tremendous Niceville grads have THIS huge advantage over other West Point cadets:
Three Niceville High School alumni—Logan Michel, Jace Schmidt, and Jocelyn Wheeler—have all earned appointments to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point’s Class of 2030, an extremely rare achievement for a single graduating class. Though they didn’t start as close friends, they formed a crucial support network to navigate the intense, 12-month-long application process, including securing necessary nominations. Each cadet was drawn to West Point for different reasons—Jocelyn for better medical opportunities, Jace for the balance of academics and athletics, and Logan for the call to Army infantry and service. They now face the physical and mental demands of “Beast Barracks” together, knowing that while the next six weeks will be difficult, they won’t be alone.
Greg Thomas Returns to the Sideline With Niceville Eagles
Niceville High School has added veteran coach Greg Thomas to its football staff, bringing decades of experience and four state championships to the Eagles.
Here are Niceville’s goals under new Principal Amy Meyer:
“It really gave me that mindset to say: kids develop at all different rates and all learn in different ways,” Meyer said, reflecting on her early teaching days. That experience etched itself into her philosophy as an educator and now as Niceville High School’s new principal: you never give up on kids. You don’t lock them into who they are at seven, twelve, or fifteen. You keep trying different ways to reach them — and you assume they can grow.
This Niceville teen earned a trip to the most prestigious medical event for future doctors in America!
Gianna Muscarella, a 17-year-old member of the Niceville Wrestling team, is dedicated to becoming a forensic nurse, a career path inspired by watching Law & Order: SVU that will allow her to aid some of the most vulnerable crime victims. Her vision involves melding medicine and law, which may require her to testify in court. Muscarella’s academic dedication has already led to an invite-only selection by Nobel Laureate Mario Capecchi to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, this June. This commitment has also secured her admission to St. Vincent College and made her a competitive candidate for universities like Notre Dame and the United States Air Force Academy.
Future Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Historical Writing and Creativity
Two Okaloosa County middle school students earned top honors in a history writing contest celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, with their winning essays set to be featured during a July 4 museum exhibit.
‘Like Getting Drafted to the NBA’: Niceville Teen Weighs Life-Changing Offer from Joffrey Ballet School
“JANE” The text screamed at the 10th grader outside her history class at Niceville High School.
Meyer Named New Principal at Niceville High School
Niceville High School has a new Head Eagle on Campus. Learn more about Principal Amy Meyer here!
RadioActive Roaches: these techy teens hope to beat the odds
“This is a bold statement, and I say it every time, ‘There is nothing else that will prepare students better for post-secondary life, whether that’s job or education in this program, because we hit it all,’” Coach Ben Shuman said. “These kids, high school students, are doing things here that engineering students in their senior projects don’t even get to do.”
Niceville High Students Navigate the Cost of Adult Life
Niceville High students took on adult financial responsibilities during the annual “Reality Check” simulation, learning budgeting skills through real-world scenarios.
