Vacation Bible School Scheduled At Many Area Churches
June 5, 2017
Vacation Bible School is a summertime tradition for many area children. Here is a list of upcoming VBS events in the North Escambia area. To add a VBS to this list, email news@northescambia.com.
First Baptist Church of Cantonment June 5-9
The First Baptist Church of Cantonment will host their VBS, Galactic Starveyors, June 5 – 9, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for children who have completed Pre-K through fourth grade. For more information call (850) 968-9135.
First Baptist Church of Canoe June 4-8
“Geared Up for God” VBS June 4-8 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Canoe.
First Assembly of God Atmore June 5-9
The First Assembly of God in Atmore will hold a “On The Farm: Growing God’s Way” VBS June 5-9 from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The theme is Galactic Starveyors for ages 3 years to 6th grade.
First United Methodist Church, Atmore, June 11-15
First United Methodist Church, Atmore, will have VBS June 11 through 15 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. The theme is Maker Fun Factory for Ages nursery through the 6th grade.
First Baptist Church of Bratt, June 12-16
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will hold Galactic Starveyors VBS June 12-16 from 8:30 until 11:30 each morning.
Woodbine United Methodist Church June 12-16
Woodbine United Methodist Church will host their VBS, “Gadgets & Gizmos”, Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16, from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. for children in grades K-4 through 5th grade. Registration in advance by visiting the church registration desk, the church website at www.woodbinechurch.org or in person on the day of the event. For more information visit our website, www.woodbinechurch.org or call the church office at (850) 995-0007.
Jay First Baptist Church, June 12-16
Galactic Starveyors VBS June 12-16 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Jay First Baptist Church for grades K-6.
Plainview Baptist Church June 12-16
Plainview Baptist Church at 1101 West Nine Mile Road will hold VBS June 12-16 fro 9 a.m. until noon for ages 5 years through sixth grade. Call (850) 476-3845 for information.
Walnut Hill Mennonite Church June 14-23
The Walnut Hill Mennonite Church will hold VBS June 14-23, from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Southern Harbor Mennonite Church, located at 6211 W Hwy 4, near Bratt. Children ages five years through ninth grade are welcome. Transportation is available. For more information, call Anthony Schneider at (850) 516-7701.
Highland Baptist Church, Molino June 19-23
Highland Baptist Church in Molino will hold Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School June 19 through June 23 from 5:30 until 8:30 each night. For more information or a registration form, email vbs2017hbc@gmail.com.
Walnut Hill Baptist Church June 19-23
“Galactic Starveyors” VBS will be held June 19-23 from 6:00 until 8:30 nightly at the Walnut Hill Baptist Church, 5741 Arthur Brown Road.
VBS at Victory Assembly of God June 19-23
Kidz 4 Christ will present Go BIG! a VBS Event on Monday, June 19 through Friday, June 23 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Open for all children Pre-K through 5th grade. For more information call (850) 587-2295 or visit www.victorycan.org.
First Baptist Church Of Atmore June 19-23
The First Baptist Church of Atmore will hold Maker Fun Factory VBS Monday June 19 through Friday, June 23 from 5:30 until 8:00 nightly. For more information call the church office at (251) 368-8177.
Charity Baptist Church, Cantonment June 19-23
Charity Baptist Church at 1675 West Roberts Road in Cantonment will have VBS June 19-23 from 6-8 p.m. daily. (850) 937-0004 for details.
Cornerstone Christian Church, Jay, June 19-23
Cornerstone Christian Church at 14047 Alabama Street in Jay will hold VBS for ages 4-12 from 6-8 p.m. June 19-23.
Jay United Methodist Church, June 19-23
Jay United Methodist Church will present VBS June 19-23 from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. daily for students Pre-K to just completed the fifth grade.
Oakfield Union Missionary Baptist Church June 28-30
Oakfield Union Missionary Baptist Church at 459 Hancock Lane in Brent presents “The Faith Run: On Course with God!” VBS, June 28th – 30th, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. for ages 4 to adults. For more information call (850) 525-4959.
Molino Park Elementary Presents Pre-K To Second Grade Awards
June 5, 2017
Molino Park Elementary School presented the following year-end awards to students in grades Pre-K through second:
PRE-K AWARDS
Stellar Sunny Day Award
- Addison Blackburn
- Alexis Blackburn
- Savannah Borden
- Kyler Cayson
- Lola Chavers
- Ryleigh Crabtree
- Ella Gilmore
- Sydney Gilmore
- Charina Godwin
- Colton Herring
- Niyanna Hicks
- Shylee McElhannon
- Mady Madril
- Walker Maughon
- Audrina Miller
- Wyatt Mothershed
- Devine Papillion
- Emma Rockhill
- Emberly Settle
- Landyn Toombs
- Trinity Wenzel
Super Sunny Day Award
- Damon Andrews
- Daniel Andrews
- Colton Borelli
- Carter Chafin
- Luke Eady
- Parker Gilmore
- Connor Hiscutt
- Jeremy Jackson
- Rylee Kendall
- Brian Sanders
- Hunter Smith
Sunny Days
- Logan Brown
- Sawyer Brown
- Perfect Attendance
- Parker Gilmore
Most Books Read in Mrs.Hamric’s Class
- Addison Blackburn – 320
- Alexis Blackburn – 320
- Ryleigh Crabtree – 280
- Connor Hiscutt – 211
KINDERGARTEN AWARDS
Academic Achievement
- Abigail Adams
- Kaeden Chamness
- Presley Davey
- Hilde Davis
- Lillyth Dekker
- Joshua Douglas
- Brayden Edmonson
- Abigail Ednave
- Braelyn Enfinger
- Jackson Erickson
- Elam Fayard
- Chase Gilmore
- Kaylee Harris
- Trent Herring
- Si’arah Johnson
- Tessa Kendrick
- Greyson Maughon
- Kaylee Moore
- Logan Sanders
- Peyton Sapp
- Brenley Siu
- Zanylah Staten
- Skye Tanton
- Ryan Ward
- Lydia Weidenborner
Good Citizenship
- Davi-yon Abrams
- Abigail Adams
- Kameron Brown
- Kaeden Chamness
- Daneigh Clifford
- Preley Davey
- Hilde Davis
- Eli Davis
- Kaylee Davis
- Lillyth Dekker
- Joshua Douglas
- Brayden Edmonson
- Abigail Ednave
- Braelyn Enfinger
- Jackson Erickson
- Elam Fayard
- Chase Gilmore
- Jepp Godwin
- Shyne Hamilton
- Kaylee Harris
- Trent Herring
- Kamari Hutchinson
- Tessa Kendrick
- Greyson Maughon
- Kaylee Moore
- Makayla Morales
- Abby Nigam
- Logan Sanders
- Peyton Sapp
- Brenley Siu
- Zanylah Staten
- Skye Tanton
- Lydia Weidenborner
- Mileigh Weldon
- Payton Woodward
- Bailey Yuhasz
Academic Transformation
- Aila Davis
- Donovan Johnson
FIRST GRADE
A Honor Roll
- Landon Brown
- Ruby Driver
- Carmen Garcia
- Nicole Garcia
- Presley Spikes
- Alena Staneart
A/B Honor Roll
- Aadan Adams
- Addysen Bolen
- Gracyn Campbell
- Rahanna Chiles
- Alyssa Creel
- Chris Croll
- Jakob Cutting
- Gabe Finlay
- Jordyn Gibbs
- Jayben Gibson
- Kensee Gibson
- Conner Goetter
- Jaylie Hall
- Brylee Hassebrock
- Valerie Hassebrock
- Kristopher Hawthorne
- Aubrey Jacobi
- Omar Jacobs
- Morgan Jenkins
- Emily Maughon
- Tristan Norton
- Danika Payne
- Maximus Ridgley
- Tucker Scully
- McKinley Shoemo
- Wyatt Sisson
- Tucker Spruill
- Gavin Switzer
- Braelyn Wiley
Perfect Attendance
- Marc Arnold
- Brylee Hassebrock
Good Citizenship
- Aadan Adams
- Jordan Allen
- Addysen Bolen
- Landon Brown
- Halee Burkett
- Gracyn Campbell
- Hunter Chance
- Rahanna Chiles
- Alyssa Creel
- Jakob Cutting
- Ruby Driver
- Devyn Dyer
- Carmen Garcia
- Nicole Garcia
- Jordyn Gibbs
- Kensee Gibson
- Conner Goetter
- Jaylie Hall
- Jackson Hallford
- Brylee Hassebrock
- Kristopher Hawthorne
- Aubrey Jacobi
- Aiden Leger
- Jidecah Lowe
- Kimree Martin
- Emily Maughon
- Tristan Norton
- Danika Payne
- Brody Ragsdale
- Maximus Ridgley
- Wyatt Sisson
- Tucker Spruill
- Alena Staneart
- Braelyn Wiley
- Abigail Williams
- Connor Wiltbank
- Tucker Scully
- McKinley Shoemo
- Presley Spikes
Most Improved
- Addie Adams
- Devlyn Bullard
- Jidecah Lowe
SECOND GRADE
A Honor Roll
- Jayden Arredondo
- Tristan Buck
- Brielle Garcia
- Khloe Gibson
- Savannah Gilmore
- Addison Parsons
A/B Honor Roll
- D’Marcus America
- Samuel Ard
- Aunaleah Arredondo
- Camden Borelli
- Asher Creighton
- Dalton Davidson
- Aidden Edmonson
- Jagger Etheridge
- Katy Galloway
- Savannah Gilmore
- Cooper Halfacre
- Landen Harris
- Taylor Hart
- Shelby Jarrell
- Emily Johnson
- Laedin Jordan
- Auric Leithe
- Chelsea Mace
- Addie Manning
- London McAnally
- John Parker Miller
- Aydan Nigam
- Grace Oliver
- Addi Pitts
- Zamari Reed
- Elias Ridgley
- Addie Salmon
- Ethan Thompson
- Rayna Thompson
- Daniel Tourney
- Charlie Walters
- Christian Ward
- Brooklynn White
- Brinleigh Woodward
Perfect Attendance
- Camden Borelli
- Elijah Crites
Good Citizenship
- Aunaleah Arredondo
- Jayden Arredondo
- Kaiden Barfield
- Grace Barraclough
- Tristan Buck
- Cortez Chambers
- Asher Creighton
- Dalton Davidson
- Morgan DriverKaty Galloway
- Brielle Garcia
- Khloe Gibson
- Haydon Gulsby
- Cooper Halfacre
- Emily Johnson
- Nicholas Kahalley
- Lacie Kittrell
- Chelsea Mace
- Lizzie Madden
- McKinsey Mayne
- John Parker Miller
- Emily Moraes
- Aydan Nigam
- Grace Oliver
- Addison Parsons
- Addi Pitts
- Zamari Reed
- Elias Ridgley
- Ethan Thompson
- Daniel Tourney
- Brooklyn White
- Brinleigh Woodward
Most Improved
- Annabella Grant
- Lacie Kittrell
- Ali Langley
- John Thompson
Youth Begin Fair Livestock Projects
June 4, 2017
Over 30 youth weighed-in their steers Saturday to being their Pensacola Interstate Fair Project. Each will work over the next 140 days to prepare themselves and the animals for the show. The final weigh-in and show will take place of October 23 with the sale on October 26. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle School Announced Year End Honor Rolls
June 4, 2017
Ernest Ward Middle School has released the following year-end honor rolls:
6th Grade A Honor Roll
Erich Amerson
Leah Anderson
Ryan Andrews
Luke Bridges
Abbie Buford
Kaypra Casillas
Ethan Collier
Drake Driskell
Cross Goslee
Kayla Johnson
Emily Levins
Kennedy Long
Elianna Morales
Alyssa Moya
Kaden Odom
Cameron Partrick
McKenna Simmons
Jessica Stabler
Aubrey Stuckey
Abigail Weber
Clay Wilson
6th Grade A-B Honor Roll
Drew Albritton
Riley Blackwell
Leila Boutwell
Karson Brown
Na’khya Brown
Landon Chavers
Ryan Dove
Kameron Enfinger
Ja’kayla Evans
Caitlyn Gibson
Emma Gilmore
Chase Hampton
Gabriel Harigel
Johnnie Howell
Ruthie Huskey
Ryan Kahalley
Emily Lambeth
Megan McGhee
Chase Pugh
Torian Richardson
Arquavian Smith
Kole Stewart
John Michael Ward
Alexia Yeater
Blake Yoder
Loghan Zellers
7th Grade A Honor Roll
Anna Adams
John Bashore
Hunter Borelli
Sarah Sconiers
Mia Starns
7th Grade A-B Honor Roll
Lakyn Bodiford
Tereasia Burt
Shelby Cotita
Kaitlin Gafford
Payton Gilchrist
Jason Gurganus
Samantha Hammond
Jon Harigel
Sarah Hetrick
Grayson James
Ethan Kilburn
Jaden Lewis
Madelyn McAnally
Kenzy McLaney
Kinzey Powell
Makayla Ramsey
Mackenzie Sims
8th Grade A Honor Roll
Maggie Amerson
Savannah Doremus
Amber Gilman
Hannah Hughes
David Lamb
Meredith McGhee
Brayden Mickel
Libby Pugh
Emily Stabler
Summer Waters
Lane Wilson
8th Grade A-B Honor Roll
Larry Allie
Kenley Brown
Logan Bryan
Christian Bullington
Kayla Campbell
Sophia Cotita
Makayla Garrett
Shelby Godwin
Hailey Harigel
Rylee Huskey
Justin Kent
Maille Kilcrease
Heather Knowles
Bryce Korinchak
Abigail Levins
Mary Paige Nassar
Abigail Nelson
Taviana Parker
Ryan Pendleton
Kenna Redmond
Madelin Sheedy
Cody Thomas
Le’Ariel Thomas
Ariel Ward
Ben Ward
Autumn Williams
8th Grade Presidential Awards
Maggie Amerson
Logan Bryan
Kayla Campbell
Sophia Cotita
Savannah Doremus
Makayla Garrett
Amber Gilman
Shelby Godwin
Hailey Harigel
Hannah Hughes
Justin Kent
Maille Kilcrease
Heather Knowles
Bryce Korinchak
Kaley Lashley
Abigail Levins
Meredith McGhee
Nathaniel Mickel
Mary Paige Nassar
Abigail Nelson
Taviana Parker
Libby Pugh
Tyler Ray
Kenna Redmond
Emily Stabler
Cody Thomas
Ariel Ward
Benjamin Ward
Summer Waters
Autumn Williams
William Wilson
Barrineau Park Historical Society Presents Scholarships
June 3, 2017
The Barrineau Park Historical Society presented two scholarships Friday night. Jared Aliff received a $500 Louis Crabtree Senior Scholarship, and Deborah Rogers received a $1,000 Barrineau Park Historical Society Scholarship. Both are home schooled. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Valedictorian Reflects On High School And Value Of Community
June 2, 2017
Alyssa Borelli of Molino started last Saturday morning anxious for graduation, but a little sad that four years filled with lots of hard work and many laughs was coming to an end.
“I’m excited,” Alyssa quickly stated when asked the first thing that comes to mind when told she is Northview High School’s 2017 Valedictorian. “My parents deserve a huge thank you for being my biggest supporters throughout high school. My teachers and friends definitely deserve to be thanked as well.”
As the Executive Officer, or XO, of Northview’s NJROTC, the vice president of the Future Business Leaders of America, and actively involved in Beta Club, the Student Government Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the school advisory council, and several other organizations, Alyssa worked hard not only in her studies, but to be an active student too.
Alyssa plans to attend the University of West Florida where she will major in mathematics. She wants to minor in education and teach high school math after graduating college.
When reflecting on the community, Alyssa realizes just how valuable it can be.
“This community is really important to me. I’ve been able to make a lot of close friends and even people I’ve just met are really nice and easy to talk to.”
Alyssa even touched on why she chose the University of West Florida when discussing the importance of the community to her.
“When picking between UWF and UF,” she stated, “I chose UWF to stay close to my family and friends.”
Escambia County Take Stock In Children Graduates Celebrated
June 1, 2017
Take Stock in Children and the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships recently. The event honored 19 graduating seniors who received tuition scholarships and a laptop computer.
The 2017 Take Stock in Children graduates are:
- Escambia High: Juliana Cunningham:
- Escambia Virtual Academy: Myiesha Pitts;
- Northview High: Chase Olsen, Alston Wiggins;
- Pensacola High: Ronald Coro, Terrie Pointer, Darin Redick;
- Pine Forest High: Mariaestella Silva, Meghan Hermance, Quadell Evans;
- Tate High: Angeliyah Osuna;
- Washington High: Ebony House, Si’Miah Johnson, Deonna Lewis, Selena Williams, De’Aja Woods;
- West Florida High: Jervae Cannon, Taylor Lopes, Kaitlyn Negron.
Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income students to escape the cycle of poverty through education. Students receive college scholarships, caring volunteer mentors, college readiness skills, and hope for a better life. Students are selected through a need-based application process in middle school and comprehensive services continue through high school and include the students’ transition into college. Each student is matched with a volunteer mentor who meets with the student weekly at school.
Scholarships are funded through a unique public-private fundraising model in which local scholarship donations are matched by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation when scholarships are purchased each year. Laptops were donated through a program coordinated by Paul Snider and Ana DeCesare.
Pictured: Representative Clay Ingram, Quadell Evans, Si’Miah Johnson, Chase Olsen, Kaitlyn Negron, Alston Wiggins, Juliana Cunningham, Ron Coro, De’Aja Woods, Terrie Pointer, Deonna Lewis, Mariaestella Silva, Meghan Hermance, Angeliyah Osuna, Selena Williams, Taylor Lopes, Myiesha Pitts, Jervae Cannon, Darin Redick, Representative Frank White. Not pictured: Ebony House. Photo courtesy Rodney Cammauf Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Dedria’s Gift Presents Local Scholarship Awards
May 30, 2017
The charity Dedria’s Gift recently presented two scholarships to deserving Northview High School students.
Dustin Radcliffe will attend Pensacola State College to study music education. He plans to transfer to Troy University after two years.
Ta’Keyzha Johnson will attend Pensacola State College to study cosmetology. She hopes to go on from there to become an esthetician.
Dedria’s Gift honors the memory of Dedria Robinson who was killed in a 2005 automobile accident at age 11. The group annually provides school supplies for hundreds of children the Century area.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Elementary Releases Latest Honor Roll
May 30, 2017
The following students were named to the final nine weeks honor roll at Jim Allen Elementary School:
First Grade, A Honor Roll
Christopher Williamsmcfarlain
Xiaoli Hardaway
Haylee Everett
Azaria James
Aidan Kelley
Jasalynn Kearbey
Kayden Salon
Giovonni Carter
Dakota Arnette
Richard Norton
LaRondez Travis
Kendra McDonald
Abbygail Hartzog
Alena White
Nancy Clay
Shelby Coleman
Kash Brown
Isabela Pomeroy
Jackson Sevcik
Ava McGlothren
Landon Hommerbocker
Harlom Poole
Jacob Drysdale
Kylie Wilder
Isabelle Smith
Braelyn Mills
Aeirynn Madden
Aurora Meriweather
Joseph Ladieu
William Mason
Dawson Miller
Leah List
Lilyana Cox
Beau Goff
Second Grade , A Honor Roll
Sarah Alsubaie
Austin Bradley
Gavin Bramblett
John Heath Brown
Bailey Burkette
Katie Byrd
Griffin Cook
Cruz Duncan
Amy Floyd
Juliet Greitzer
Laney Jackson
Makayla Johnson
Mckinna Johnson
Dievon Kelly
Presley Langreck
Neilah Lawson
Amarie Leavell
Mykamia Padgett
Jamarion Purifoy
Benjamin Robinson
Addyson Smallwood
Third Grade, A Honor Roll
Maryam Alsubaie
Riley Ard
Luke Battle
Philip Bell
Noah Carter
Maegan Coleman
Kaleigh Deese
Emily Dunlap
Addison Everette
Eli Forehand
Christopher Gonzalez
Marabelle Hamilton
Kori Hayes
Bryce Morris
Madison Payne
Dominic Picheo
Anna Self
Fourth Grade, A Honor Roll
Leslee Brooks
Dustin Burdette
Savannah Carter
Harlie Davidson
Kodi Farias
Gage Geuder
Jaida Goodyear
Kayla Jarman
Desmond Johnson-Tucker
Hailey Locke
Jillian Ranes
Hannah Teague
Fifth Grade, A Honor Roll
Olivia Alsubaie
Abigail Arnette
Kate Balagbagan
Olivia Boyington
Emily Cody
Maverick Cole
Damian Cullen
Courtney Ellsworth
Ja’Shaun Hampton
Grayson Jackson
Robert McClammy
Aidan McLellan
Audrey Rudd
Xavia Sampson
Kennedy Sevcik
Jack Wallace
First Grade, A/B Honor Roll
Bryson Adams
Kurtis Bailey
Tysen Banks
Garrick Brown
Hailyn Capps
Jordan Everett
Gracen Godwin
Karson Goff
Jayden Grandison
Kyndalin Hurley
Ethan Jordan
Baylynn Judson
Charles Lichardello
Jayden Lites
MaKaylee McGee
Ryleigh Palmer
Hannah Price
Payton Rose
Braden Ruiz
Lewis Trawick
Eli Vickers
Bree Wiggins
Jessie Wilder
Zachary Wimberly
Raegan Wright
Second Grade, A/B Honor Roll
Gracie Brown
Nicholas Brown
Colt Castleman
Clifton Day
Sarena Dick
Dylon Dirks
Link Dotson
Kaylee Fleming
Brayden Fraser
Kaylee George
Caden Givens
Kayson Godwin
Layla Gray
Cameron Harmer
Cole Harris
Michael Helms
Taveion Hill
Jayden Knight
Eli Langreck
Nevaeh Lichardello
Reagan Mandabach
Carmen McCall
Ayden McCraney
Alexander McGowan
Kavon McRoy
Jaysson Mobley
Gibson Miguel Moize
Ryan Neal
Meckenzie Pasquarella
Isaac Perdue
Natalee Sherouse
Landen Smith
Kherington Stroder
Taylor Winslow
Aiden Wood
Third Grade, A/B Honor Roll
Raevyn Aldridge
Steven Anza
John Barnett
Aiden Bramblett
Edwin Ciesla
Cheyenne Dimmick
Kayla Draime
Derrick Fields
Malachi Hale
Kylee Harigel
Peyton Hartzog
Parker Hassell
Sylvester Holley
Nikolaus Huber
Coy Jenkins
La’reginald Jenkins
Macy Jensen
Joyce Leslie
Trace Madden
Madison McGee
Bryton McLellan
Carmen Meincke
Brianna Menard
Landen Mills
Tristan Pack
Riley Rudd
Moiria Rutherford
Jackson Schrock
Katelyn Sherouse
Gavin Steadham
Brionna Steiner
Caylee Toussaint
Pandora Tucker
Gavin Vanlandingham
Aubree Vincent
Kaitlin Waggoner
Anthony White
Veronica Williamsmcfarlain
Clotee Williamson
Fourth Grade, A/B Honor Roll
Tyler Campbell
Skyler Dunlavy
Alyssa Elliott
Faith Etheridge
Gianna Garcia
Laney Hardy
James Huff
Austin King
Hannah Larrabee
Jackson Mabry
Xander Manoso
Boston Mayo
Alora McGowan
Ceth Morris
Jarred Noel
Kierra Odom
Nashiya Odom
Serenity Olson
Camiya Qualls
Laiana Qualls
Khamara Salter
Devin Smith
Kassiah Smith
Madison Smotherman
Kyleigh Soto
Shayne Steiner
Sydney Stewart
Kara Wine
Fifth Grade, A/B Honor Roll
Aiden Battle
Aiden Bedsole
Cheyenne Bradley
Gabriel Bradshaw
Gage Brooks
Ellis Brown
Olivia Busch
Ryan Ciesla
Sunalei Dotson
Cali Duncan
Landon Forehand
Randall Geoghagan
Emily George
Kylea Gibbs
Haley Givens
Justin Hart
Conner Hassell
Braedan Jacobs
Dayton Jones
Albert Knapp
Ethan Lathem
Hannah Leggett
Iyonna McCants
Madison McMains
Emmaley McNeill
Elizabeth McVay
Alex Menard
Richard Morris
Joshua Murph
Tianna Parlin
Nicholas Roycroft
Alexander Schoppmann
Devon Sherbrook
Shamiah Simmons
Ashlyn Tidwell
Karla Valdez
Hayden Wallace
North Escambia Memorials Honor Those That Served
May 29, 2017
People across North Escambia and the country paused Monday to remember the brave men and women that have served our country as we celebrated Memorial Day.
In North Escambia, there are several memorials that honor those that have served in the military:
Walnut Hill Veterans Wall of Honor
The largest such memorial in the North Escambia area, the Veteran’s Honor Wall has stood in front of the Walnut Hill Community Center since its dedication in 2003. There are nearly 300 names on the wall, including names of just over a dozen soldiers killed in action. The wall honors those from the Walnut Hill area that have served in the nation’s military.
The Walnut Hill Ruritan Club began planning the wall in late 2001, and they decided that it would be a community project at no cost to the veterans listed.
Billy R. Ward began to engrave the names with an antique machine the club purchased off the internet, and there were 220 names on the wall when it was dedicated in 2003. He spent a lot of time on the project, even visiting the Wall South Memorial in Pensacola to get an idea what size the letters on the plaques should be.
On the Walnut Hill Veteran’s Honor Wall, everyone is equal. It was decided that no service rank would be include on the name plaques, just the branch and years of service.
It is estimated that about one-fourth of the veterans listed on the wall are now deceased.
The Walnut Hill Veteran’s Wall is located in front of the community center at 7850 Highway 97.
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LCpl Travis M. Nelson Park
The LCpl Travis M. Nelson Park was dedicated in Bratt on November 8, 2011, in honor of the local Marine killed in action in August 2011 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. It was just two weeks after his 19th birthday and only about a month after he arrived in Afghanistan.
The park features a memorial in Nelson’s honor. It is located on West Highway 4, just west of Northview High School.
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Atmore Veterans Memorial
The Veterans Memorial in Atmore stands proudly on the lawn of the Atmore City Hall to pay tribute to those have served from around Atmore and North Escambia. Names of the fallen are on the spire, while commemorative bricks around the base of the spire name those that have served in the military past and present.
Those honored on the bricks date back to the Revolutionary War with a brick with the name of Benjamin Sasser, 1755-1840. His relative, Federick Sasser, 1794-1846, is also honored for his service in the War of 1812.
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Barrineau Park Wall of Honor
The Wall of Honor inside the Barrineau Park Community Center honors scores of area residents that have served in the military. The wall was a project of the Barrineau Park Historical Society. (Pictured above.)
Century Veterans Wall of Honor
About four dozen of those that served from the Century area are honored on the Century Veterans Wall of Honor at Century’s Roadside Park on Highway 29. The memorial was dedicated on July 4, 2008. (Pictured below.)
The Century Veterans Wall of Honor is located in the Nadine McCaw Park at the corner of North Century Boulevard (Highway 29) and Hecker Road.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.