Northview Presents Academic Awards For Grades 9-11
May 27, 2015
Northview High School recognized academic award winners in grades 9-11 Tuesday morning.
World History HAA: Jewel Garner
World History Exemplary: Mallory Gibson
World History Honors HAA: Alyssa Borelli
World History Honors Exemplary: David Weber
U.S. History HAA: Lawrence Douglas
U.S. History Exemplary: Ladarrius Thames
U.S. History Honors HAA: Madison Weber
U.S. History Honors Exemplary: Jason Perritt
Physical Science HAA: Kayla Galvan
Physical Science Exemplary: Rebecca Hawthorne
Physical Science Honors HAA: Sarah Perritt
Biology HAA: Victoria Amerson
Biology Exemplary: Brianna Smith
Biology Honors HAA: Alyssa Borelli
Environmental Science HAA: Trevor Lassiter
Environmental Science Exemplary: Tyler Houston
Earth Science HAA: Jordan Taylor
Chemistry Honors HAA: Madison Weber
Geometry HAA: Anna Belle Barberree
Geometry Exemplary: Alyssa Bell
Geometry Honors HAA: David Weber
Geometry Honors Exemplary: Triston Long
Math for College Readiness Exemplary: Jensyn Warner
Algebra II HAA: Alyssa Borelli
Algebra II Exemplary: Lawrence Douglas
Liberal Arts Math HAA: Brianna Weaden
Liberal Arts Math Exemplary: Elizabeth Sanders
9th Grade Reading HAA: Bria Hardy
9th Grade Reading Exemplary: Krystal Whitehead
Read 180 HAA: Jarrod Davidson
Read 180 Exemplary: Triyell Abraham
10th Grade Reading HAA: Rachael Irby
10th Grade Reading Exemplary: Brittanee Thomas
11th Grade Reading HAA: Hanna Ging
11th Grade Reading Exemplary: Roman Manning
Family and Consumer Science 9th Grade HAA: Anna Belle Barberree
Family and Consumer Science 9th Grade Exemplary: Lari McCann
Family and Consumer Science 10th Grade HAA: Rachael Irby
Family and Consumer Science 10th Grade Exemplary: Jada Tucker
Family and Consumer Science 11th Grade HAA: Jordan Helmken
Family and Consumer Science 11th Grade Exemplary: Jamilia Smiley-Knight
2D Art I Exemplary: Alyssa Borelli
2D Art II Exemplary: Natalie Barrow
3D Art Exemplary: Lillie Allen
Guitar I Exemplary: Kylie Brook
Guitar I Exemplary: Dustin Radcliff
Advanced Guitar Exemplary: Austin Adams
Advanced Guitar Exemplary: Logan Hendricks
Musical Theatre I Exemplary: Brianna Smith
Musical Theatre I Exemplary: Jordan Taylor
Advanced Musical Theatre Exemplary: Madison Weber
Advanced Musical Theatre Exemplary: Amber Freeman
Freshman Band: Triston Long
Sophomore Band: David Weber
Junior Band: Abbie Johnson
English I HAA: Bailey Spann
English I Exemplary: Natasha Walker
English I Honors HAA: Triston Long
English I Honors Exemplary: Sarah Perritt
English II HAA: Rachael Irby
English II Exemplary: Mallory Gibson
English II Honors HAA: Alyssa Borelli
English II Honors Exemplary: Hadley Woodfin
English III HAA: Sarah Dutton
English III Exemplary: Elizabeth Sanders
English III Honors HAA: Haylee Weaver
English III Honors Exemplary: Courtney Weekley
Spanish I HAA: Tara Windham
Spanish I Exemplary: Elisabeth Amerson
Spanish II HAA: David Weber
Spanish II Exemplary: Jada Tucker
NJROTC Leadership Award: Cadet Hunter Witt
NJROTC Academic Award: Cadet Triston Long
Ag 9th Grade Exemplary Award: John Dixon
Ag 10th Grade Exemplary Award: Mitchell Singleton
Ag 11th Grade HAA: Courtney Weekley
Ag 11th Grade Exemplary Award: Haylee Weaver
Physical Education 9th Grade Girl HAA: Hannah Nelson
Physical Education 9th Grade Boy HAA: Dawson Brown
Physical Education 9th Grade Girl Exemplary: Myisha Syria
Physical Education 9th Grade Boy Exemplary: Austin Ging
Physical Education 10th Grade Girl HAA: Peighton Dortch
Physical Education 10th Grade Girl Exemplary: Audriene Odom
Physical Education 11th Grade Girl HAA: Lillie Allen
Physical Education 11th Grade Boy HAA: Bradley Van Pelt
Physical Education 11th Grade Girl Exemplary: Hanna Ging
Accounting I HAA: Kayla Galvan
Accounting II HAA: Ethan Bomba
Introduction to Information Technology HAA: Triston Long
Introduction to Information Technology Exemplary: Anna Belle Barberree
Algebra II HAA: Alyssa Borelli
Algebra II Exemplary: Lawrence Douglas
Liberal Arts Math HAA: Brianna Weaden
Liberal Arts Math Exemplary: Elizabeth Sanders
(Awards list continues below photo)
ATMORE ROTARY ACADEMIC ALL-STARS
9th Grade
Elisabeth Claire Amerson
Anna Belle Barberree
Logan Daniel Calloway
Kayla Nicole Galvan
Bria Ashlynn Hardy
Bailee Brianna Hinote
Triston Parker Long
Hannah Mascaro
Hannah Grace Nelson
Sarah Elizabeth Perritt
Jacob Andrew White
Tara Faith Windham
10th Grade
Alyssa Brianna Borelli
Emily Michelle Heard
Rachel Nickole Irby
Adrian Daniel King
Brandon Edward Korinchak
Mitchel l James Singleton
Brianna Morgan Smith
Jada Mona Tucker
David Conrad Weber
Hadley Marie Woodfin
11th Grade
Lillie Kathryn Allen
Lawrence CW Douglas
Sarah Elizabeth Dutton
Leah Grace Fischer
Abbie Elizabeth Johnson
Trevor Dale Levins
Moriah Renee’ McGahan
Jason Andrew Perritt
Benjamin Tate Preston
Bethany Cheyenne Reynolds
Savanna Brianne Roux
Jordan Caroline Taylor
Harmoni Faith Till
Bradley Andrew Van Pelt
Brittney Christina Ward
Haylee Alease Weaver
Madison Paige Weber
Courtney Bryce Weekley
Pictured: Northview academic award winners — juniors (top), sophomores (center), and freshmen (below). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Memorial Day Services Honors The Fallen (With Photo Gallery)
May 26, 2015
Over 100 people gathered in Atmore Monday morning for a Memorial Day service to recognize those that have served and paid the ultimate sacrifice from Atmore, Walnut Hill, Bratt and surrounding areas.
Members of American Legion Post 90 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7016 took part in a solemn ceremony, reading aloud the names of each deceased service member that appear on a spire-shaped monument. A bell was tolled in honor of those that served.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Among the latest names memorialized was LCpl Travis Nelson of Bratt, who was killed in a 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.
Pictured: A Memorial Day service Monday morning in Atmore, honoring those that served from Atmore and North Escambia. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Fischer Awarded Gandy Memorial Scholarship
May 26, 2015
Clayton Thomas Fischer has been named the winner of this year’s Gandy Memorial Scholarship.
With a grade point average of 3.83 while attending Jay High School, Thomas has played varsity football, basketball and baseball. He has been a member of the Student Government Association, National Honor Society, Senior Beta, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the FHSAA Academic State Championship Team and the Spanish Club.
In his spare time, Thomas has logged over 300 volunteer hours helping with mini-basketball camps, the Jay Pro Rodeo, Sacred Heart Children’s Hospitals, the Ronald McDonald House Service Project, and he is also very active in his youth group at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church, where he yearly serves as Bible School crew leader.
A part of the criteria for the Solon Lee Gandy Scholarship is to demonstrate the love of nature in a collegiate essay. In his essay, Thomas claims that his involvement in the Alabama Coastal Clean Up has helped foster his love of nature. The scholarship committee appreciated his quote which said, “I have spent many hours helping my grandfather and father clean up the Escambia River. Coastal Clean-Up has been very dear to my family for many years. Although what we do on the waterways is small in the big world, it matters to the wildlife that has their habitat in and around the rivers, creeks, and streams we strive to keep clean.” Thomas said that is one of the reasons he is majoring in environmental science.
The Solon Lee Gandy Memorial Scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Solon Gandy, a 1990 Flomaton High School graduate who also attended Jay Elementary and Middle schools before transferring to Flomaton his freshmen year. The scholarship was established to help foster a love of nature and sports in a deserving senior. It is available to both Jay and Flomaton seniors who meet scholarship criteria.
Clayton Thomas Fischer is the son of Junia and Jeff Fischer, and the grandson of Elena and Jerry Fischer, and Judy and Woodrow Courtney.
Pictured: Corry Baggett, nephew of Solon Gandy, presents the 2015 Solon Lee Gandy Memorial Scholarship award to Jay High senior Clayton Thomas Fischer. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Teacher Receives Surprise Visit From Soldier Son (With Video)
May 26, 2015
Ernest Ward Middle School teacher Connie Chamberlin received a lunchtime surprise, as her soldier son popped into the school cafeteria Friday. Aaron Gaff, U.S. Army CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) Specialist was home on leave from Ft. Bragg. He is also a former Ernest Ward student and a Tate High graduate.
The video is below (if you don’t see it, it is because your home, work or school firewall is blocking YouTube videos).
Jim Allen Elementary Recognizes Students For Six Years Of Perfect Attendance
May 26, 2015
Jim Allen Elementary School is recognizing two students for perfect attendance — for the last six years. Carris McLaughlin and Trinity Normal have not missed a day of school from kindergarten all the way through fifth grade at Jim Allen. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Class Of 2015 Holds Baccalaureate Service (With Photo Gallery)
May 25, 2015
The Northview High School Class of 2015 held their Baccalaureate service Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Bratt.
“Class of 2015, turning the page into a new chapter of life, the decisions you are making right now, and those that you will make as you leave for college or move out from your home and become independent, those decisions are shaping your future, and they are setting the quality of your life for the next 50 plus years. Don’t forget your Creator in these moments,” guest speaker Rev. Glenn Weber said during the student-led program.
“Great joy comes from remembering your Creator, and pursuing Him first, and then chasing with great passion all those things He has placed in your heart,” Weber said.
The program also included scripture, prayer and music provide by the Northview Senior Class Ensemble.
Graduation for the Northview High School Class of 2015 will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at the school.
Pictured: The Northview High School Class of 2015 Baccalaureate service Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Camp Fire Kids Offer Memorial Day Appreciation
May 25, 2015
The children at the Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center in Century gathered recently for this photo to show their appreciation for Memorial Day. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Baccalaureate Service Set For Sunday Afternoon
May 23, 2015
The Northview High School Baccalaureate Service will be held this Sunday, May 24 at Bratt First Baptist Church on Highway 4.
The service begins at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Glenn Weber, executive pastor of Grace Fellowship in Atmore. Everyone is invited to attend.
Pictured: Northview’s 2014 Baccalaureate Service. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
IP Awards $50K In Grants To Local Community Groups
May 22, 2015
International Paper has awarded $50,000 in Foundation Grants to local community organizations. Grants are awarded by the IP Foundation in Memphis, Tenn., which focuses on environmental education, literacy, employee involvement and critical community needs.
“We are privileged to be able to assist our local community organizations in their efforts to make a difference in the lives of the residents and children of Northwest Florida,” said Janice Holmes, communications manager. “Their efforts serve to strengthen our community.”
North Escambia area community organizations and their projects that were awarded grants for 2015 are:
Escambia County Extension 4H “4H Environmental Stewardship”
The 4-H Environmental stewardship program supports the educational directives implemented at the new 4-H Center on Chalker Road in Molino. Specific forestry and natural resource program material will emphasize the concepts of tree value, development of plant communities, forestry services and related ecosystem management. The funds will be used to plant pine and hardwood trees for demonstrations. “We will be using it for a teaching demonstration for the 4-H youth,” Extension Agent Hank Bignell said. The learning process will begin as the 4-H members assist in planting the trees.
Greater First Baptist Church, “Community Literacy Mentoring and Tutoring Program”
Greater First Baptist Church of Cantonment (GFB) serves as a resource and learning center for the Cantonment community and the surrounding areas. The grant helps them to provide a continuum of supplemental reading and writing activities, tutoring and homework assistance and various other structured learning, which also includes peer mentoring. Activities are designed to strengthen each participants self-esteem focusing on reading programs and the performing arts. The built in social and life skills development highlights self-respect, respect for others, cooperation, sense of community ownership and responsibility and youth participation in the management of their own behavior.
Cantonment Improvement Committee “Cantonment Resource Center Training Hub”
Escambia County has installed a modular building that is now used as the Cantonment Resource Center near Carver Park. The grant will fund materials and supplies to help outfit the training hub. A ribbon cutting for resource center was held Monday (pictured).
Jim Allen Elementary School, “Eggstraordinary Readers”
The goal of the Reading Eggs program is to support each child’s learning by offering activities in an interactive way to help children progress at their own rate. It fosters a love of reading at a young age so students will continue to read and to be successful throughout life. The Reading Eggs program is a powerful educational program that is based on the most up to date research on how children learn to read. The program includes activities and reward games to keep children motivated and interested in learning to read. This program includes progress reports that can be printed and shared with parents.
J.M. Tate High School “New Life for Old Fish”
Teacher John Hannon will utilize the grant to refurbish all of the science aquariums and redesign each one to represent a different marine habitat that one might find along Florida’s diverse shoreline. The aquaria will be outfitted with living flora and fauna representative of each habitat.
Other grants awarded include:
- American Red Cross “Home Fires Campaign”
- Autism Pensacola “Kids for Camp Summer Learning Lab”
- Ballet Pensacola, ”Discover Dance”
- Council on Aging of NWFL, “Big Green, Little Green Composting!”
- Creative Learning Academy “Middle School Library”
- Escambia County Public Schools Foundation for Excellence, “Literacy and Environmental Classroom Grants”
- Every Child a Reader in Escambia “Project Ready 2015”
- First City Arts Alliance “Green Art Program: Recycled Papermaking and Paper Arts”
- Partnership for Community Programs “Bay Day 2015,” “Stormwater Curb Marking Program,” and “Stormwater Estuary Education Program
- Pensacola Mess Hall “Natural History Discover Cart”
- Pensacola Opera “From Words to Music”
- Pensacola State College Foundation, Inc., “PSC Summer Environment Camp”
- Perdido Bay United Methodist Church, “Global Learning Academy Reading Volunteers” and “Nature Trail”
- The Global Corner “New Zealand and Activity Book for Children”
- UWF Foundation, “Emerald Coast BEST Robotics Hub” and “Summer Institute for the National Writing Project”
Pictured top: Extension Agents Hank Bignell and Beth Bolles accepted a grant Thursday from the International Paper Foundation. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Kendal Cobb Named Miss Northview High
May 22, 2015
Senior Kendal Cobb has been named Miss Northview High School 2015.
She is the daughter of Jamie and Becky Cobb. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Northview on May 20, she plans to attend a local community college and major in nursing.
Rather than a traditional pageant, Miss Northview High School was selected this year by a portfolio, poster, resume, an interview with judges, teacher recommendations and a vote of the student body.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.