Tate High AJROTC Honors 9/11 Victims
September 17, 2024
submitted by Cadet Major Jayce Latzer
On September 11, the J.M. Tate High School Army JROTC staff held their third annual 911 Ceremony to honor the victims of the tragic events of 2001 and the heroes who lost or risked their lives in its aftermath. The staff arrived at school at 6 a.m. to prepare the courtyard. The ceremony began at 8 a.m. with a moving story from Coach David Bonucchi, who shared his experience from that day.
Throughout the day, the AJROTC staff performed a solemn march on a black mat, guarding the 911 wreath. Each cadet followed a precise sequence: marching 21 steps, halting for 21 seconds, turning, halting again for another 21 seconds, then marching 21 steps once more. The staff members took shifts of roughly 25 minutes throughout the day. Cadet Major Jayce Latzer led as the guard commander, overseeing each change of the guard ceremony. Before each new guard took their post, Cadet Latzer meticulously inspected their uniform. The staff continued this honorable duty from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., enduring wind and rains.
Tate AJROTIC c/LTC Olivia Allgyer, c/MAJ Jayce Latzer, c/MAJ Braydon Stringer, c/CPT Daisa Vickers, c/CPT Ryan Gates, c/CPT Brandon Davis, and c/2LT Zachary Colston were among those that took part in the ceremony.
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Dustin Burdette Crowned Tate Homecoming King (With Gallery)
September 15, 2024
Dustin Burdette was crowned the 2024 Tate High School King Saturday night at the school’s homecoming dance.
Dustin has a 3.8 GPA at Tate. He loves to be involved at the student section at Aggie games, and enjoys spending time with his family.
Friday night, Tate High School crowned Homecoming Queen Hailey Locke. First runner-up to the queen was Faith Etheridge, and second runner-up was Blakely Campbell.
Candidates for Tate Homecoming King are presented were presented during Friday night’s festivities, with the selection named at the Saturday night dance.
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Pictured: Tate High School Homecoming Queen Hailey Locke with Homecoming King Dusting Burdette at Saturday night’s homecoming dance. NorthEscambia.com and submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Tate High School Crowns Homecoming Queen Hailey Locke (Gallery)
September 14, 2024
Friday night, Tate High School crowned Homecoming Queen Hailey Locke. First runner-up to the queen was Faith Etheridge, and second runner-up was Blakely Campbell.
For a homecoming queen and court photo gallery, click here.
For a game action story and photos, click here.
Loor for photo galleries over the next few days from the homecoming parade, the alumni cheerleaders, cheerleaders, student section, band, fans and more.
Pictured above: (L-R) Second runner-up Blakely Campbell. Homecoming Queen Hailey Locke. and first runner-up Faith Etheridge. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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Jim Allen First Graders Learn About 9/11 (Photo Gallery)
September 12, 2024
“There were lots of heroes on 9-11. Everyone showed love. I can show love be being kind to others. I can help other.”
That’s what one student in Ms. Smith’s class wrote about 9/11 in a class project on Wednesday.
The students discussed the importance of bravery, love for our country, and showing compassion, and how they can embody these values as first graders.
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Byrneville Elementary School Names Students Of The Month
September 8, 2024
Byrneville Elementary School recently named their August Students of the Month.
They are:
- Kindergarten: Trusten Nall and Saga Waters
- 1st Grade: Ares Parish and Bailey Rogers
- 2nd Grade: Ava Culliver and Jacob Vollmer
- 3rd Grade: Adelina Sims and Sieanna Lambeth
- 4th Grade: Paislee Cash and Kolin Rogers
- 5th Grade: Jaxon Sparks and Marlee McElhaney
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Bratt Elementary Celebrates Leaders Of The Month
September 5, 2024
Bratt Elementary School recently celebrated their August leaders of the month. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pine Meadow Elementary PTA Presents Sherry White With Honorary Lifetime Membership
September 4, 2024
The Pine Meadow Elementary PTA recently honored Sherry White with an honorary life membership at their most recent volunteer appreciation breakfast. This award recognized White’s contributions to the PTA community and her unwavering dedication to the school.
White has been an active member of the PTA for many years, serving on the board and volunteering countless hours to support the school’s initiatives. Her positive spirit and commitment to the school’s students have made a lasting impact.
“Her dedication as a board member, her countless hours of volunteering, and her unwavering support in teacher classrooms have made a significant impact,” the PTA said.
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Pete The Cat Wins ‘Kids Votes Count’ Poll At West Florida Libraries
September 3, 2024
Pete the Cat was named the overwhelming winner of the 2024 Kids’ Votes Count poll at the West Florida Libraries.
“It was not even close,” Assistant Director of Library Services Christal Bell-Rivera said.
The program was designed to help engage kids of all ages in the voting process by encouraging them to exercise their right to vote for their favorite literary character. The voting coincided with the August Primary early voting period for adults.
Over 600 kids voted during the event, choosing from a field of candidates that included:
- Eragon
- Groot
- Harry Potter
- Luffy
- Pigeon
- Nancy Drew
- Amelia Bedlia
- Pete the Cat
- Katniss Everdeen
Pigeon fished a distant second in the voting, while Harry Potter came in third.
Pictured top: Reading Pete The Cat at the Molino Branch Library recently were: (L-R) Molino Library Branch Manager Rachel Kahalley, WFPL Assistant Director of Library Services Christal Bell-Rivera, and Director of Library Services Todd Humble. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge. Pictured below: The 2024 Kids’ Votes Count at the Century Branch Library.
Ascend Volunteers Pitch In to Clean Up At Roy Hyatt
August 30, 2024
The Roy Hyatt Environmental Center (RHEC) recently received a helping hand from a group of dedicated volunteers from Ascend Performance Materials’ Pensacola Plant. Over two days, these volunteers tackled a variety of tasks, contributing to the overall health and beauty of the Escambia County School District educational center in Cantonment.
The volunteers cleared 120 acres of trails, trimmed gallberry holly from pitcher plant areas, and pressure washed various structures, including pavilions, sidewalks, and the entryway. Additionally, they weeded the butterfly garden, blazed a new trail, and assisted with troubleshooting pond pump issues.
RHEC officials expressed their deep gratitude for the volunteers’ hard work and dedication. “Their continued support is invaluable to our mission of preserving and protecting our local environment,” RHEC said.
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International Paper’s Whitney Fike Named Florida PR’s Communicator Of The Year
August 26, 2024
Whitney Fike was recently honored at the Florida Public Relations Association’s Golden Image Awards and Pinnacle Awards Gala, a three-day communications and marketing conference.
Whitney Fike, Regional Communications Manager at International Paper, received an inaugural Gold Pinnacle Award for Communicator of the Year. This was awarded to a public relations or communications practitioner who does exceptional work as a solo practitioner or as part of an agency, business, nonprofit or other organization that has some element of its business in the state of Florida.
This year’s award winners demonstrated the best in public relations, marketing, advertising, digital, social, design, events, promotions, educational materials and beyond. Nonprofit and for-profit organizations throughout the United States were invited to submit their projects for consideration during the 2024 awards program.
Other local area winners were:
Brittany Sherwood, president of FPRA Pensacola Chapter received a President’s Award for Professional Development.
Visit Pensacola; Nicole Stacey, vice president | Destination Development and Lindsey Steck Jackson, Marketing and Communications Manager received an Award of Distinction for Visit Pensacola Influencer Marketing Campaign.
University of West Florida Office of Institutional Communications received an Award of Distinction for the 100K Alumni campaign.
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