Bratt Elementary Releases Latest Honor Roll

November 8, 2017

The following students were named to the first nine weeks honor roll at Bratt Elementary School:

First Grade A Honor Roll

Alexis Amerson
Eric Anthony
Nola Barber
Alexa Beasley
Abigail Brown
Jaxon Byrd
Addison Carpenter
Carson Eady
Aubrey Flowers
Pryce Flowers
Josyah Fontenot
Olivia Garrett
Nathan Gilmore
Kyndal Hadley
Autumn Heist
Mason Helton
Sophia Ikner
Maybree Johnson
Noah Luker
Jonathan Patrick
Keylashia Randle
Madison Rice
Caden Sanspree
James Thompson
Kinley White
Mi’Kavion White

First Grade A-B Honor Roll

Sadie Baker
Jerrilynn Barlow
Landen Barlow
Harmony Cruz
Kaedyn Eady
Kintley Flowers
Christian Fountain
Jepp Godwin
Alexa Hardy
Denis Lambeth
Jeremy Lisenby
Parker Marsh
Mya McCants
Briley Moore
Natalia Morales
Layla Pettway
Jade Presley
Ashton Roberts
Kimmora Thomas
Summer Weaver

Second Grade A Honor Roll

Landon Allcock
Gabrielle Boatwright
Logan Diller
Sawyer Gilmore
Brody Hall
Camden Jacobson
John McAnally
Brooklyn Reynolds
Christian Roberts
Makinzi Roley
Wyatt Spence
Lani Steadham
Kennedy Ward
Kaylee Wilson

Second Grade A-B Honor Roll

Govan Alexander
Tyler Amerson
Eli Anthony
Marquis Banks
Kasei Barlow
Jack Carpenter
Jamarreai Davison
Jacob Dove
O’Neshia DuBose
Brayden Faircloth
Zachary Flowers
Parker Ganey
Emmalee Grimes
Evelyn Jones
Logan Kaul
Jaivion Kyles
M’kenzie Mcghee
Caleb Nichols
Brian Pardue
Hunter Parker
Madalynn Pittman
Kain Pompa
Breah Shelly
Adalynn Southard
Cassandra Stilwell
Kameryn Thompson

Third Grade A Honor Roll

Montgomery Baker
Amara Campbell
Christian Caraway
Jacobi Dougall
Cathryn Greenwood
Presley Johnson
Kylee Langham
Kaylee Long
Mikayla McAnally
Dakota Richardson
Miles Smith
Avery Stuckey

Third Grade A-B Honor Roll

Presley Amos
William Classen
Janessa Crook
Caley Daharsh
Carlie Davis
Crimson Davis
Kylar Davis
Annberly Dunn
Nolan Eady
Hayden Gipson
Laila Hadley
Jackson Helton
Dallas Kelson
Savannah Lowry
Victoria Mason
Makayla Plato
Anna Claire Sanspree
Jake Taylor
Tomiyah Thomas
Raleigh Warr
Cobie Wiggins

Fourth Grade A Honor Roll

Desiray Bagwell
Jackson Bridges
Jackson Simmons
Maggie Stewart

Fourth Grade A-B Honor Roll

Lauren Abbott
Ellie Adkins
Claire Amerson
Wade Bailey
Bailey Blackwell
Lindsey Brown
Nevaeh Bush
Luke Chavers
Kenslee Chavira
Addison Classen
Tristan Crumm
Aakira Davis
Jordan Dawson
Addison Eicher
Talise Gregson
Joseph Hardenbrook
William Heard
LanDon Johnson
Tristan Johnson
Samantha Minchew
Carley Moore
Christopher Odom
Braylan Shelly
Justy Starns
Jeremy Thomas
Mya Wilson
Jasmine Zisa

Fifth Grade A Honor Roll

JaCee Dortch
Jamison Gilman
Ja’Marrion Hooks
Mary Catherine Hughes
Laura Laborde
Adannaya Mondaca
Colby Pugh
Ally Richardson
Maggie Scott
Zakyla Smith

Fifth Grade A-B Honor Roll

Ayden Atallah
Evan Chick
Kinslee Coker
Ashton Covan
Beau Daw
Payton Daw
Noah Faulkner
Aliyah Fountain
Brayden Hawkins
Taliyah Johnson
Derek Kinley
Kamryn Langham
Michael McGhee
Anthony Miller
Landen Robertson
Daygen Slate
Bryce Stabler
Ashkia Weaver
Jayden White

Bonus Gallery: NHS Cheerleaders, NJROTC, Band

November 7, 2017

For a bonus gallery from last Friday night’s Northview game, including cheerleaders, NROTC, band and more, click here.

For a football action story and photo gallery, click here.

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Suzanne Hollingsworth Named Beulah Elementary Teacher Of The Year

November 6, 2017

Beulah Elementary School third grade teacher Suzanne Hollingsworth has been named the school’s Teacher of the Year.  She has been at Beulah Elementary School for five years. She attended Beulah Elementary, Wedgewood Middle, Tate High, and the University of West Florida. She is certified to teach grades K-6 and completed her gifted endorsement in 2015. Suzanne and her husband Russell have two girls, Caitlyn and Hannah. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Veterans Day Programs Planned Across The North Escambia Area

November 3, 2017

Numerous programs are planned over the next week to celebrate and honor veterans in advance of Veterans Day on Saturday, November 11.

Tuesday, November 7

Ernest Ward Middle School will present their annual Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 7 at 9:15 a.m. in the school’s gym. The school’s band and chorus will perform patriotic music and a special dramatic presentation will be performed by the drama class.  Guest speaker will be Master at Arms First Class Wartley-Banks from Pensacola.

Thursday, November 9

Lipscomb Elementary School is inviting local veterans to a very special assembly to honor them on Thursday, November 9 at 8:30 a.m. Veteran guests are asked to meet at the flagpole at 8:30 to enter the school together to proceed to the cafeteria for the program.

Bratt Elementary School will present “Let’s Sing America,” a salute to Veterans, on Thursday, November 9 at 9 a.m.

Pine Meadow Elementary School will hold a Veterans Day program will be Thursday, November 9 at 9 a.m. Kindergarten and fourth grade students will sing during the program. All veteran’s related to Pine Meadow Elementary students are invited.

Beulah Elementary School second grade students will present a Veterans Day program on Thursday, November 9 at 9:00 a.m.

Northview High School will have it an annual Veterans Day Program on Thursday, November 9 in the school’s theater.  Two identical programs will be presented – the first at 9:30 a.m. to be immediately followed by the second at about 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Captain Chuck Kicker USN (ret) who served for 30 years as a Navy Surface Warfare Officer. He has continued his service to our country as a federal civil service employee and is currently the Executive Director of the Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training  (CNATT), training future Sailors and Marines.

The Town of Century will host a Veterans Day celebration on November 9 at 1 p.m.  at the Century Community Center on West Highway 4. Attendees are asked to bring a photo of their veteran to display during the ceremony.

Ransom Middle School will present a Veteran’s Day Program twice on Thursday, November 9 – at 2:25 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. The Ransom orchestra, chorus and band will perform.

Pictured top: The 2016 Veterans Day program at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

Shana Brown Named Molino Park Elementary Teacher Of The Year

November 3, 2017

Shana Brown has been named Molino Park Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. Brown teaches science to all fifth grade students at Molino Park, where 92 percent of FSA Science test takers scored a “3″ or higher on the state assessment. That placed Molino Park in the 99th percentile in science achievement, outscoring 1,826 of Florida’s 1836 elementary schools.

Walnut Hill VFD Fish Fry Set For Saturday

November 2, 2017

The  Annual Catfish Fry at the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Fire Station on Highway 97. Plates will be $8 each with your choice of catfish fillets or grilled chicken, plus baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, rolls and dessert.

There will also be drawing for door prizes beginning at 1 p.m. and a live auction. There will be bounce house and fire safety house for the kids. The Bloodmobile will also be on hand for a blood drive.

Escambia County EMS will also be on hand with equipment and personnel, and available to answer questions about their new service coming to Walnut Hill and Bratt.

Tate And Northview FFA Chapters Receive National Honors

November 2, 2017

The Northview High and Tate High FFA chapters received top awards at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN.

Both the Tate and Northview FFA chapters were recognized in the 2017 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization.

The Tate FFA chapter received the national Three-Star Chapter Award, while the Northview FFA received the national Two-Star Chapter Award.

The chapter award program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that actively implement the mission and  strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations and Agricultural Education using the National Quality FFA Chapter Standards and a Program of Activities that emphasizes growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership.

The Northview High School FFA Alumni  received a national bronze award.

Northview graduate Mitchell Singleton received a silver ranking in Extemporaneous Public Speaking. The National FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking LDE is designed to recognize outstanding FFA members for their ability to prepare and present a factual speech on a specific agricultural issue in awell thought out and logical manner. Members select one topic from a choice of categories, have 30 minutes to prepare a four to six minute speech, and respond to five minutes of questions following delivery.

Four other Northview graduates — Kaitlyn Kleinatland, Bethany Reynolds, Haylee Weaver and Courtney Weekley — were awarded the American FFA Degree.   Miranda Vidak, a West Florida High School graduate also earned her American FFA Degree but did not attend the convention. The degree is presented after the FFA member graduates from high school. [Read more...]

The American FFA Degree is the highest honor bestowed upon any regular member of the National FFA Organization. The degree is presented to FFA members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their supervised agricultural experiences.

Pictured top: The Tate High School FFA Chapter at the National FFA Chapter in Indianapolis, IN. Pictured below: The Northview High School FFA Chapter at the National Convention. Pictured bottom: The Tate FFA also visited Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, and other landmarks. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Bratt Elementary Names Students Of The Month

November 2, 2017

The following students were named Students of the Month for October at Bratt Elementary School.

Pre-K

  • Caleb Madison
  • Cameron Parmer

Kindergarten

  • Sawyer Sandavol
  • Brylee Peters
  • Zoey Davidson
  • Jonah Carter
  • Calee Satterwhite

First Grade

  • Keylashia Randle
  • Landon Barlow
  • Jaxon Byrd
  • Jepp Godwin

Second Grade

  • Breah Shelly
  • Jacob Dove
  • Oneisha Dubose
  • Cassie Stillwell
  • Camden Jacobson

Third Grade

  • Jake Taylor
  • Presley Johnson
  • William Classen

Fourth Grade

  • Aakira Davis
  • Reece Starns
  • Jackson Bridges
  • Desiray Bagwell

Fifth  Grade

  • Taliyan Johnson
  • Colton Criswell
  • Bryce Stabler
  • Ashton Covan

In addition, Oneisha Dubose and Desiray Bagwell were selected to represent  Bratt Elementary as Escambia County Students of the Month for October.

Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Jennifer Luker Named Ernest Ward Middle Teacher Of The Year

November 1, 2017

Jennifer Luker has been named Teacher of the Year at Ernest Ward Middle School.

Luker is  a 2001 graduate of Northview High School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of West Florida in 2006 and started  the first of her 12 years teaching. She taught at the elementary level for four years, obtaining her master’s degree in educational library media. She started teaching at Ernest Ward in 2010, where she has taught math, science, language arts and history.

Luker and her husband Jonathan have one son, Noah.

Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Tate Baseball Holds Annual Costume Game

October 31, 2017

Tate Baseball held their annual costume game Monday night. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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