the road to the crown: Meet The Girls (With Photos)
February 12, 2014
Today, is part one of our annual multi-part series “the road to the crown” as we follow 14 young ladies at Northview High School in their quest for the crown and the title of “Miss NHS 2014″.
Today we introduce you to the first few contestants. Their biographies, as submitted by the girls, are below along with their photos. You can click any photo below to enlarge.
Our series “the road to the crown” will continue tomorrow with biographies and photos of the second set of contestants. The pageant is Saturday night at 7:00, and NorthEscambia.com will have the new Miss Northview High School and all the photos here Sunday morning.
Tickets are available at the Northview High School office.
Kylie Brianne Brook
Kylie is 14-years old and is a freshman at Northview High School. Kylie has been a band member for four years, participated in Alabama State Fine Arts for three years, member of the Ernest Ward Middle school swim team for three years, member of the Ernest Ward Middle school Teens for Christ for three years and a member of the Ernest Ward Middle school book club for three years. Kylie has been a member of the Atmore First Assembly Kingdom Kids staff for two years and a member of the Power House praise and worship team for one year. She has participated in All County Chorus. Kylie has received the band director’s award and won first place in photography in the county Reflections Competition.
Her hobbies include reading books, writing poetry and short stories, hosting a web show and playing Minecraft.
Her future plans are to attend college to major in music and animal rescue, and to be a strong woman of God who is very skillful with her vocal and instrumental talents to save souls all over the world.
Anna Elizabeth Fischer
Anna is 17-years old and is a senior at Northview High School. Anna has been a member of the junior varsity cheerleading team for one year and the varsity cheerleading team for three years where she has served as co-captain. She has been a member of the competition cheerleading team for three years. She has been a member of the Northview dance team for three years and has danced with Heather Leonard’s Danceworks for 14 years. She was part of the winning dance team for the 2013 talent show. Anna was Miss NHS first runner-up in 2012 and is the 2013 Homecoming Queen. She is the senior class historian and was voted senior class Who’s Who most school spirit. She has received the Atmore Rotary Academic All-Star award for three years, the FCA spirit of champions award as a senior, best leaps award for 2012-2013 dance team, and squad strength award as a 2011-2012 cheerleader. Anna designed the cover art for Escambia County School District’s first annual fishing rodeo material. In her community she is an active member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church youth group.
Her hobbies include baking, drawing, photography, dancing and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend Florida State University and study to become a nurse practitioner.
Julie Beth Hester
Julie is 16-years old and is a junior at Northview High School. She has been a majorette with the Tribal Beat band for threeyears, serving as captain one year, has twirled with Angie Shelley Twirl Time for six years and was a Twirl Time teacher for one year, member of the Northview concert band for two years and a member of Northview winterguard for one year. Julie has been a member of the beta club for one year, theater for one year, and a member of FCA for one year. In her community she is an active member of First Baptist Church of Bratt and helps with children’s activities, is a member of Team David leadership club and volunteers for vacation bible school. Julie also volunteers during the summer at elementary schools. She has received the Atmore Rotary Academic All-Star award and Northview’s Battle of the Books one year.
Her hobbies include baton twirling, reading books, playing musical instruments, drawing and spending time with family, friends and her youth group.
Her future plans are to attend Troy University to receive a major in psychology and specialize in mental health. She wants to become a part of the Troy band program as well. She also wants to one day open her own baton studio.
Chloe Vanessa Leonard
Chloe is 17-years old and is a senior at Northview High School. She has been a cheerleader for four years, including one year as captain, and has been a member of the competition cheerleading team for one year. She has also been a member of the Northview Dance Team for three years. She has danced at Heather Leonard’s Danceworks for 14 years and has served as a dance teacher for one year. She is senior class reporter, CECF treasurer and was named an Atmore Rotary Academic All-Star. Chloe is involved in the youth group at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. She has volunteered for the Manna Food Bank, Nothing Lost Outreach and the Ray’s Chapel nursery.
Chloe’s hobbies include dancing, hanging out with friends and always having a good time, shopping, and being adventurous.
Chloe plans to attend the University of West Florida and then transfer to Auburn University to be a part of their dance team, The Tiger Paws.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
National Junior Honor Society At Ernest Ward Middle Inducts New Members
February 12, 2014
Almost 30 students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society during a candlelight ceremony Tuesday night at Ernest Ward Middle School.
The NJHS is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle school students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.
Students must have and maintain a 3.5 GPA for honor society membership.
For a photo gallery, click here.
New National Junior Honor Society members at Ernest Ward are: Lexxi Baggett, Jacob Borelli, Skye Bullington, Logan Calloway, Ashtyn Carnley, Julie Coleman, Jerni Crabtree, Nikoal Creamer, Aaron Dees, Kendall Enfinger, Emma Fennell, Kaylin Glenn, Dalton Hamilton, Taryn Janes, Christopher Johnson, Madison Kemp, Seth Killam, Tanner Levins, Hannah Mascaro, Alex McMinn, Meredith Morgan, Jazmine Norman, Gabbrielle Peebles, Delaney Reynolds, Kyrha Shisk, Austin Smith, Lydia Smith, Aaliyah Tucker and Hayley Walker.
Ernest Ward NJHS officers are: Ellie Amerson, president; Sarah Perritt, vice president; Alayna Brown, secretary; Kayla Galvan, treasurer; Jason Fischer, reporter; Breanna Deloach, parliamentarian; and Celeste North, historian.
Other members are: Anna Belle Barberree, Dawson Brown, Bailee Hinote, Madalyn Lathan, Mallory Lathan, Triston Long, Robin Nahkala, Hannah Nelson, Olivia Reber, Trevor Singleton, Sabra Stewart, Destiny Watson, Jacob White and Tara Windham.
Pictured: Almost 30 students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society Tuesday night at Ernest Ward Middle School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Book Fair Underway At EWMS
February 11, 2014
A Scholastic Book Fair is underway this week at Ernest Ward Middle School. Students are allowed to shop during scheduled time periods and during lunch.
The Book Fair is open from 9:30 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. daily through Friday. Sales are cash only.
Tate High Mock Trial Team Wins Circuit 1 Competition
February 11, 2014
The Tate High School Mock Trial team recently won first place in the Circuit 1 Competition.
Senior Chance Sturup and sophomore Sarah Cagle also won the “most effective attorney” awards in the competition. The team is coached by their debate teacher Emily Cordon, and attorney coaches Travis Johnson of the Meador & Johnson Law Firm, and Brian Kirkland of the Kirkland & McGhee firm.
The team will travel to the state competition in March in Orlando. Sponsors are currently needed….email ECordon@escambia.k12.fl.us.
Pictured: (front, L-R) Caroline Pierce, Madie Nelson, (middle row) Ryan Monson, Jessi Merritt, Tori VanScyoc, Aubreona Moffet, Sarah Cagle, Lauren Kirkland, Katie Woods, Eric Esselburn, teacher Emily Cordon, and (back) Chance Sturup. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Students Explore Past With National History Day Projects
February 10, 2014
History came alive through the eyes of students at Ernest Ward Middle School recently as they displayed weeks of work on projects for National History Day.
The History Fair in the school’s gym capped off a project in which EWMS students were required to do research into a topic. The research was presented in exhibit form, much like the typical science fair, or as a drama or web presentation. Students complete projects either individually or in teams.
This was the fifth year Ernest Ward has participated in the national program, with the top projects from Ernest Ward headed next to a district competition. Winners included:
Individual Exhibits
- Cameron Long
- Bailey Seibert
- Dalton Hamilton
- Bailee Hinote
Group Exhibits
- Ashlan Harigel, Anna King, Bailey Van Pelt
- Lexi Broadhead, Karlee Criswell, Jessie McCall
- Celeste North, Kayla Galvan
- Colby Morris, Logan Wise
Web Design
- Triston Long
- Ashtyn Carnley, Delaney Reynolds
Performance
- Nikoal Creamer, Seth Parker, Chris Johnson
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Names Valentine’s Court (With Photo Gallery)
February 8, 2014
Ernest Ward Middle School held its annual Valentine’s Dance Friday night, naming a queen and her court based upon student votes. Pictured (L-R) are seventh grade knight and maiden Alex McMinn and Nikoal Creamer; eighth grade queen and king, Celeste North and Levi Wagner; and sixth grade maiden and knight McKinzi Kent and Keaton Brown.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Showcases Technology
February 7, 2014
Bratt Elementary School held a Technology Night Thursday to showcase some of the latest tech items used in the school. From computers, to software to iPads, students and teachers showed parents just how fun — and tech filled — elementary school can be. Many of the technology items were purchased with a Poarch Creek Indian Education Endowment Grant.
Pictured top and inset: Students show off iPads used at Bratt Elementary. Pictured below: Parents learn about software and website options during presentations in a school computer lab and the media center Thursday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cat Country 98.7 Nominated For ACM Station Of The Year
February 7, 2014
Country 98.7 has been nominated as small market radio station of the year from the Academy of Country Music.
The winner will be named during the the annual award show on CBS on Sunday, April 6 from Las Vegas. This was Cat Country 98.7’s six nomination in the past 10 years for the prestigious award, which the station won in 2006, 2009 and 2011.
“Our entire team strives to super serve our community every single day,” said station owner Dave Huxeng.
Cat Country 98.7 received their third Academy of Country Music Radio Station of the Year award in 2011. Accepting the trophies from Sony recording star Sara Evans in Las Vegas were Mary and Dave Hoxeng, owners of Cat Country 98.7. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview NJROTC Annual Inspection
February 6, 2014
Northview High School’s NJROTC Area Manager’s Inspection was held Wednesday at the school, with cadets undergoing face to face scrutiny.
The inspecting officer was CDR Vince Bindi, Executive Officer, Naval Air Technical Training Center, NAS Pensacola where he is responsible for the delivery of exceptional aviation specific training to more than 16,000 sailors and marines annually.
The day’s events began with a personnel inspection, drill demonstration and a pass-in-review in the school gym. Other events Wednesday included a financial record review, briefings, administrative inspections, supply inspections and more.
Cadets Dakota Craft, Zacarra Davis, Jessica Brown, Willie Owens, David Donald, Douglas Dunkle, Emily Walston, Alyssa Borelli and Donald Baity were recognized for Exemplary Personal Appearance and awarded a medal for their efforts.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Northview High School’s NJROTC Area Manager’s Inspection Wednesday morning at the school. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Oh What-A-Night: Burgers Mean Bucks For Band
February 5, 2014
The Northview High School Tribal Beat Band held a successful fund raiser Tuesday night at Whataburger in Century.
During a three hour period, the burger chain donated 20 percent of their proceeds to the band. There were also games and a drawing for a free Whataburger each week for an entire year. Plus, Northview High School band members helped serve food during the night.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
