Best Of The Class Of 2018 Honored From Escambia High Schools
April 27, 2018
The top of the Class of 2018 from Escambia County’s high schools were recognized Thursday as the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation hosted the 2018 Senior Academic Awards program.
The Senior Academic Awards recognized outstanding academic achievement, represented by the top five students from each school with the highest GPA’s at the end of the first semester senior year and the top student from each of the six academic disciplines. Students from seven Escambia County high schools and the Pensacola High School Baccalaureate Program will receive a personalized medallion and a Congressional certificate. The awards ceremony also recognized nine National Merit Finalists from Escambia County, eight from the Pensacola High School IB Program, and one from Pensacola High School.
Honorees are listed below under a photo from each school, scroll down, click to enlarge.
Escambia High School
TOP FIVE: Georgia Addy, Emmanuel Apusen, Clara Bonnlander, Andrew Gregg, Nicholas Hamblin.
DISCIPLINES: Ashton Floda, Career & Technical; Matthew Arellano, English; Rachael Cox, Foreign Language; Peyton Anglin, Math; Christopher Harden, Science; Jason Banuelos, Social Studies.
Northview High School
TOP FIVE: Triston Long, Hannah Nelson, Sarah Perritt, Destiny McKenna Watson, Tara Windham.
DISCIPLINES: Cody Alan Kite, Career & Technical; Bria Hardy, English; Logan Hall, Foreign Language; Fisher Logan Spence, Math; Logan Calloway, Science; Justin Cole Hassebrock, Social Studies
Pensacola High School
TOP FIVE: Stanley Dorion, Paul Miron, Hannah Marie Mock, Joshua Ryan Wood (National Merit Finalist), Yu Grace Zhu,.
DISCIPLINES: Leigha Holstein, Career & Technical; Katie Allison Shelnut, English; Christina M. Coker, Foreign Language; Uyen Phuong Tong, Math; Davonchae Bryant, Science; Aaliyah Medley, Social Studies.
Pensacola High School International Baccalaureate Program
TOP FIVE: Lauren Hagy, Tamim Kawakibi, Cara Kizilbash, Lucas Liseth (National Merit Finalist), Dina Razek, Brandon Wu.
DISCIPLINES: Zofia Uszok, Career and Technical; Sydney Rush, English; María José Peña, Foreign Language; Michael Hoffman, Math; Bao-Tien Duong, Science; Abagail Walker, Social Studies; Kareem Bataineh, National Merit Finalist; George Hester, National Merit Finalist; Leo Zhang, National Merit Finalist; James Riggins, National Merit Finalist; Brett Winter, National Merit Finalist; James Henderson, National Merit Finalist; LiAna Patterson, National Merit Finalist.
Pine Forest High School
TOP FIVE: Kyla Cheek, LaLina Foust, Angelo Isidro Mayorga, Melissa Schumacher, Jing Wong.
DISCIPLINES: Josiah Robinson, Career & Technical; Halee Nagem, English; Osdi Flores-Cruz, Foreign Language; Caleb Whitworth, Math; Ja’Lynne Whitaker, Science; Caleb White, Social Studies.
Tate High School
TOP FIVE: Ashlyn Adams, Mollie Anderson, Matthew Blalock, Seth Godwin, Rosemary Smyth.
DISCIPLINES: Levi Shaffer, Career & Technical; Kelsey Strength, English; Madisyn Mitchell, Foreign Language; Camryn Daniels, Math; Hannah Huggins, Science; Thomas Young, Social Studies.
Washington High School
TOP FIVE: Abbigail Abbi Andrade, Meghan Doyle, Daniel Duong, Rachel Nguyen, Elizabeth Teets.
DISCIPLINES: TerriLynn Hale, Career & Technical; Grace Sill, English; Tianna Lewis, Foreign Language; Anderson Nguyen, Math; Alexa Jewel Lapid, Science; Chase Rogers, Social Studies.
West Florida High School of Advanced Technology
TOP FIVE: Amy Elizabeth Brown, Brandon Fenters, Aliya Kaufmann, Dhanvi Patel, Justin Schubeck.
DISCIPLINES: Keyshawn Helton, Career & Technical; Dylan Pitts, English; Craig Crosby, Foreign Language; Rebecca Bivins, Math; Jessica Pardue, Science; Alexander Smith, Social Studies.
Photos courtesy Kim Stefansson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Making Learning Fun: Welcome To Fleming’s Jurassic World At Lipscomb Elementary
April 26, 2018
Students in Rhonda Fleming’s classroom at Lipscomb Elementary School went wild over her decorations. Fleming went all out in decorating the classroom as “Fleming’s Jurassic World”, including desks in a jeep, a waterfall and a dinosaur, in an effort to make learning more fun. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rigby Recognized For 30 Years With Escambia County
April 25, 2018
Escambia County Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Dennis Rigby of Walnut Hill was recently recognized by the Escambia County Commission for 30 years of dedicated service.
“He’s a very unique individual. He’s extremely intelligent and has an iron man work ethic,” Pat Johnson, Waste Service Department director, said.
“It’s been an extremely interesting 30 years,” Rigby said.
Rigby was presented with a certificate and pin.
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Jay Vol. Fire Honors Longtime Firefighter Earl Greene As He Retires
April 25, 2018
Earl Greene was recognized Tuesday as he retire from active service with the Jay Volunteer Fire Department. Greene served Jay and the surrounding communities as chaplain and as a firefighter for over 43 years. Pictured: Jay Fire Chief Tony Simmons (left) with Earl Greene. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate FFA Provides 25,920 Meals Of Hope
April 24, 2018
The Tate High School FFA recently worked to help to fight hunger by sponsoring a Meals Of Hope event.
With help from the community and other school organizations, Tate FFA raised over $5,000 – enough money to assemble 25,920 meals. During the event, 170 students, volunteers and teachers assembled in the gym to package meals. The assembled meals will stay in the Gulf Coast area and will be distributed to the needy.
“The members of the Tate FFA were thrilled to be able to help our community in such an impactful way,” Leanne Jenkins, Tate FFA advisor, said.
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Safe Exchange Zone Now Available To Protect Online Buyers, Sellers
April 24, 2018
Atmore now has an “E-commerce Safe Spot” for online buyers and sellers to conduction transactions.
The area’s first e-commerce safe spot with two marked parking spaces is located at on Pensacola Boulevard on the west side of the Atmore Fire Department. The area is monitored by video 24/7.
“We believe that having an area designated for this specific purpose and which is recorded and monitored by the police department will deter those wanting to engage in criminal activity,” Brandi Giger, president of the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce, said.
Reservations are not necessary, and there is no charge to use the safe spot. City employees, including police officers, will not serve as witnesses or take part in any transaction.
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Bratt’s Donut Boy Serves Up Sweet Thanks To Area Law Enforcement Officers
April 22, 2018
Bratt’s Donut Boy Tyler Carach has delivered doughnuts to thousands of law enforcement officers across the country. On Friday, he was busy in Brewton handing out fresh Krispy Kremes to officers from the Brewton Police Department, East Brewton Police Department, Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Department, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office. He also dropped off doughnuts at the Flomaton and Atmore police departments.
Since buying doughnuts for four Escambia County (FL) deputies at a Bratt convenience in August 2016, Tyler has taken his mission on the road to thank every cop in America with a doughnut. He’s visited departments from Los Angeles to New York.
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Enon Community Cleans Up
April 22, 2018
Enon Baptist Church hosted their first community clean up Saturday morning. Organizers said 16 people cleaned up the roadsides during the event. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
North Escambia Airman Surprises Sisters After Two Years Overseas
April 21, 2018
Three North Escambia students received a big surprise Friday as their older brother in the Air Force returned home on leave after two years in Okinawa Japan.
Noah Coker, a 2016 graduate of Northview High School, surprised his sisters at Bratt Elementary School, Ernest Ward Middle School and Northview High School.
At Ernest Ward Middle, the surprise occurred in front of a crowded lunchroom. Principal Nancy Perry called seventh grader Britney Kimbler front and center, turned her away from a door as Noah walked in. Britney turned and sprinted to Noah for a big hug.
Pictured above: Ernest Ward seventh grader Britney Kimbler welcomes her brother Noah Coker home Friday afternoon. Pictured below: Noah Coker with his parents Lawanda Coker and David Coker, and sisters Britney Kimler and Abby Coker. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
April 20, 2018
Jim Allen Elementary School has named students of the month for March. They are Alivia McGlothlin and Kodi Farias. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.