38 New Students Selected For Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program

September 28, 2025

Take Stock in Children of Escambia County recently welcomed 38 new scholars. There are now 192 students in grades 7-12 in Escambia County’s program.

When Take Stock Scholars maintain the program standards, including good grades, attendance, and citizenship, and attend weekly meetings with their volunteer community mentors, they are awarded a four-year tuition and fees scholarship to a state college in Florida.

Students selected in 2025 to be Take Stock Scholars are:

Ernest Ward Middle – Brantley Laborde
Ransom Middle – Darwin Franco-Gonzalez, Micah Hrabak
ailey Middle – Olivia Cipriano, Nevaeh Hadder, Aria Hungerford, Semaiah Nitzke-Jenkins, Ashton McMahan, Mary Soper, Zachary Soper, Ramon Spann, Jr., Malachi Williamson, and Killian Williamson
Bellview Middle – Levi Paul (formerly of West Pensacola Elementary)
Beulah Middle – David Hall, Lillymae Knight, Basileigh Olford, and Kaylee Spearman
Brown Barge Middle – Faisal Abumohaimed, Barin Barthwell, Giovanna Capocci, Tyson Culliver, Dakoda Ellis, Trevor O’Neill, Duc Tran, and Chloe Wood
Dixon School of Arts & Sciences – Annelly Barcia, Ezekiel Chase, and Lavon Slater, Jr.
Ferry Pass Middle – James Bain, Nigel DeVaughn, Coriana Powell (formerly of Cordova Park Elementary), Stephen Williams, Tiana Williams, Zari Woods
Florida Virtual School – Douglas Caden Epps
West Florida High – Rickiyah Randolph
Workman Middle – Ayla Rostofer and Sunshine Sampson

Take Stock in Children is a statewide non-profit organization operating locally under the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation.

Take Stock provides “scholarships, mentors & hope” to deserving young people selected at the end of their 6th or 7th grade year through a need-based application process. Scholarship donations from local foundations, organizations, businesses and individuals are matched dollar-for-dollar when scholarships are purchased each year at selection from Florida Prepaid College Foundation, and are held until students graduate from high school.

To date, Take Stock in Children graduates have been awarded nearly 200 post-secondary completions including professional certifications, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhDs.

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Ernest Ward Middle School Names Students, Employee Of The Month

September 28, 2025

Ernest Ward Middle School recently named their employee and student of the month for August. Pictured (L-R) with Principal Tyvanna Boulanger are students Nevaeh Tidd, eighth grade; Zane Therrell, seventh grade; Hadley Cook, sixth grade; and Wesley Stafford, technology coordinator. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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Escambia Farm Bureau Presents Farm Family, Distinguished Service Awards

September 27, 2025

Escambia County Farm Bureau recently honored local producers during their annual meeting.

The Farm Family award was presented to the Glen and Todd Wiggins, and the Distinguished award was presented to Brett Ward of Walnut Hill for outstanding services to rural Escambia County.

Pictured top: Jack Livingston presented Glen and Todd Wiggins the Farm Family award. Pictured below: Farm Bureau President Jerry Sheppard presented the Distinguished Service award to Brett Ward. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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Ernest Ward Recognizes Students With Perfect Scores On State Tests

September 24, 2025

Ernest Ward Middle School recently recognized four students who earned a perfect score on state tests last school year.

Dean Marks, Miguel Espinoza, Jadon Long, and Sawyer Odom each made a perfect score on 8th Grade Math. Marks also earned a perfect score on the Civics EOC.

Pictured (L-R): Dean Makes, Miguel Espinoza, Jadon Long, and Sawyer Odom. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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Forestry Field Day Preps Area Students for Upcoming Competition

September 24, 2025

Local agriculture students from Beulah Middle School, Beulah Academy of Science, Ernest Ward Middle School, Northview High School, and Showband of the South’s Tate High School recently participated in a hands-on Forestry Field Day at Escambia County Extension.

Students rotated through three stations—Maps, Timber Cruising, and Tree Identification—to gain valuable practice for the upcoming Forestry Career Development Event. Each session was designed by the Florida Forest Service to mirror real contest scenarios, building confidence and sharpening technical skills.

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The Tate FFA Alumni provided lunch for all attendees, and gave students and teachers a chance to connect and refuel before heading back into activities.

This Forestry Field Day not only gave students hands-on practice in the skills they’ll need for competition, but also highlighted the teamwork and dedication that define FFA members across our schools,” Beulah Middle agriculture instructor Leanne Jenkins said. “We are proud of each student who took part and grateful to the county foresters who helped make the event possible.”

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Photo Gallery: Tate High School Homecoming Parade

September 22, 2025

The Tate High School 2025 homecoming parade rolled through Pete Gindl Stadium Friday evening just before presentation of the homecoming court and the football team’s win over West Florida.

For a Tate Aggies homecoming parade photo gallery, click here.

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Tate Freshmen Volleyball Volunteers At Ronald McDonald House

September 22, 2025

The Tate High School Aggies freshmen volleyball team recently volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola.

The team provided and served lunch to the families and staff.

The team also issued a challenge for other local sports teams to also do community service projects.

Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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Tate High School Crowns Homecoming Queen Destiny Moorer (With Photo Gallery)

September 20, 2025

Friday night, Tate High School crowned Homecoming Queen Destiny Moorer. First runner-up to the queen was Taylor Dyer, and second runner-up was McKenna Lister.

For a homecoming queen and court photo gallery, click here.

Aakira Davis Named Northview High Homecoming Queen (With Photo Gallery)

September 20, 2025

Aakira Davis was crowned Northview High School’s 2025 homecoming queen Friday night.

First runner-up was Maggie Stewart, and Noel Pugh was named second runner-up. Val Franco was named junior maid, Carmen Garcia was named sophomore maid, and Briley Moore was named freshman maid.

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Pictured top: First runner-up Maggie Steward, Homecoming Queen Aakira Davis, and Second runner-up Noel Pugh. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.