Fund Raiser Benefits Cheerleaders; Families In The Philippines
May 15, 2013
Northview High School cheerleaders are selling Threads of Hope Bracelets. The Threads of Hope bracelets are handmade by working women and families in the Philippines. Of each $2 bracelet sold, $1 goes to the Northview cheerleaders and $1 goes back to the Filipino women and their families. The bracelets are available in the Northview office or from any NHS cheerleader. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
NHS Tribal Beat Band Holds Annual Banquet
May 14, 2013
The Northview High School Tribal Beat Band held their annual banquet Monday night at the school.
Seniors were presented a trophy, while the other members of the band, color guard, majorettes and dance team were presented with a certificate and a medallion commemorating a state championship.
Senior band members recognized Monday night were:
- Alison Bardin
- Autumn Bobo
- Ashley Cunningham
- Misty Doran
- Ashton Gibbs
- Cheyenne Godwin
- Melanie Heard
- Kristin Knight
- Courtney Lambert
- Shelby Lewis
- Leigha Maher
- Sandy Rainwater
- Stephanie Roach
- Clarissa Ross
Pictured top: Senor band members Stephanie Roach, Misty Doran, Ashley Cunningham, Leigha Maher, Kristin Knight and Shelby Lewis. Pictured below: Senor band members Stephanie Roach, Alison Barden, Melanie Heard, Ashton Gibbs, Courtney Lambert and Sandy Rainwater. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Jay Elementary Students Visit Ronald McDonald House
May 14, 2013
Students from Jay Elementary School paid a visit to the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola. They delivered gifts for the mothers at Ronald McDonald House, took a tour and tried out the playground. Courtesy photos for Northescambia.com, click to enlarge.
Easy Returns: Molino Library Gets Book Drop
May 13, 2013
Returning books at the new Molino Branch Library has become a little more convenient. The library, which opened April 1, now has a 24/7 book return located on the sidewalk at the northwest corner of the building on Highway 95A. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Local Students Shine At Sunshine Math Competition (With Photo Gallery)
May 13, 2013
Almost 600 third, fourth and fifth grade students from almost every Escambia County elementary school took part in the annual Sunshine Math Competition at the University of West Florida Field House.
For photos of the Bratt, Byrneville, Jim Allen and Molino Park teams, click here.
Teams and winners from North Escambia area schools included:
BRATT ELEMENTARY
3rd Grade Team 1:
Anna Adams, John Bashore, Shelby Cotita
3rd Grade Team 2:
Davis, Sarah Hetrick, Mia Starns
4th Grade Team 1:
Savannah Doremus, Hannah Hughes, Tyler Cloud Ray
4th Grade Team 2:
2nd Place Overall
Makayla Garrett, Shelby Godwin, April Johnson, Mary Paige Nassar
5th Grade Team 1:
Cassidy Boutwell, Neionni Findley, Cassandra Mullins, Adam Peterson
5th Grade Team 2:
Sheyenne Dillon, Anna King, Savannah Spence, Bailey Van Pelt
BYRNEVILLE ELEMENTARY
3rd Grade Team 1
David Ward, Harley Walker, Dillon Spears, Torka Mills
4th Grade Team 1
Ty Rolin, Logan Bryan, Maille Kilcrease, Abigail Levins
5th Grade Team 1
Savannah Steadham, Oliva Watson, Nicky Trump, Lea Nall
5th Grade Team 2
Alex Glidewell, Ian Gifford, Madicyn Bell, Cloe Smith
JIM ALLEN ELEMENTARY
3rd Grade Team 1
Christian Meadows, Alyssa Daniels, Jaxson Stafford, Jack Dortch
3rd Grade Team 2
Christian Riley, Kaleb Rudd
4th Grade Team 1
Kaelin Brinker, Dawson Butalla, Jessica Conti, Garrett Leggett
4th Grade Team 2
Andrew Robinson, Charlie Wine, Joshua Coonrod, Jonas Johnson
5th Grade Team 1
Jacob Leger, Katie Bryant, Jonathan Hamilton, Christian Wood
5th Grade Team 2
Ravyn Brown, Annie Cartwright, Austin Skipper, Izzy Kent
Individual Winners: Christian Meadows, 3rd place in3rd grade.
MOLINO PARK ELEMENTARY
3rd Grade Team 1
3rd Place Overall
Jaden Lewis, Clay Kittrell, Aden Fennell, Sarah Sconiers
3rd Grade Team 2
1st Place Overall
Kay-Lee Bradley, Reagan Daniels, Melody Patterson, Kileigh Lundy
4th Grade Team 1
Bryce Korinchak, Nathan Dansforth, Justin Miller, Leia Grantham
4th Grade Team 2
Clay Smith, Caden Woodward, Parker Hassebrock, C.J. Bulllington
5th Grade Team 1
Jacob Hawkins, Alexa Schlobohm, Micah Calhoun, Braden Boutwell
Photos: Century Care Center Celebrates Mother’s Day
May 13, 2013
The Century Care Center hosted a Mother’s Day Picnic Sunday. The family picnic included chicken with sides and homemade ice cream. The Flomaton Lions Club provided corsages for all of Century Care Center’s mothers. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Baby Blue: Local Author Holds Book Signing At Molino Library
May 12, 2013
The Molino Branch Library held a book signing with local author Lloyd Albritton Saturday as he autographed new copies of his new book Baby Blue.
Albritton grew up in Nokomis, Fla., and currently lives in Atmore. Both locations are the setting for Albritton’s first novel. Baby Blue is a fictional story of murder and family tragedy in 1951.
The book is available for purchase or download at Amazon.com.
Pictured top: (L-R) Sean Kahalley and Andrew Cross of the Molino Branch Library, and Baby Blue author Lloyd Albritton. Pictured: Albritton held a book signing a the library on Saturday. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Scallan, Ware Graduate From Basic Training
May 12, 2013
Air Force Airman Ryan T. Scallan and Airman Casey T. Ware have graduated from basic military training.
Airman Ryan T. Scallan
Air Force Airman Ryan T. Scallan graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Scallan is the son of Susan Gray of Pensacola. He is a 2011 graduate of Tate High School in Cantonment.
Airman Casey T. Ware
Air Force Airman Casey T. Ware graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Ware is the son of Shane and Michelle Ware of North Hwy. 99 McDavid, and grandson of Mason Ware of Cantonment. He is a 2012 graduate of Northview High School, Bratt.
NorthEscambia Readers Share Mom’s Best Advice
May 12, 2013
For Mother’s Day, NorthEscambia.com invited our Facebook fans to answer the question “What’s the best advice your mom ever gave you?”. Responses are below.
Feel free to add a comment to this story to answer the question or just wish your mom a (belated) Happy Mother’s Day.
What’s the best advice your mom ever gave you?
Willene Bryan: My mama (Levonia Wilson, pictured top) was a very special woman. She raised 11 children and when my oldest sister died she left behind two children in which my mama and daddy raised that were just like sisters to me. Needless to say my mom had her hands full. My daddy worked at the Saw Mill. We didn’t have a lot but there sure was love. Mama always made sure our clothes were cleaned and ironed. She said anybody can be clean all you need is soap and water. She had the old wringer type washing machine and plenty of clothes line outside to hang and dry.
Lindsey Sherill: “This too shall pass!” Good or bad, it puts everything in perspective.
Amanda Lee Siler: My mom gave me my best piece of advice once when I was 15 years old. I was sitting in my room heartbroken because my boyfriend of a few years had broken up with me. Even though she had to work the next morning she came into my room and stayed up with me talking. She told me “Amanda, Men are always going to do you wrong. Don’t ever depend on someone else to make you happy. Be your own person and make yourself happy”. She taught me that its OK not to have a boyfriend and be independent. I may not have listened until I was much older, but her advice rang true. My mother taught me to be the author of my own happiness.
Amanda Cotton Nelson: My mom told me when I was a teenager “Nothing good happens after midnight” and as silly as that may seem its held true in many cases.
Chelsea Parham: My mama’s best advice was her telling me that popularity in high school doesn’t matter. She always told me that once all of us graduated and came into the real world that who you were in high school wouldn’t matter and I’ve come to find out that she was right.
Vicki Gandy Baggett: My mom always said, “Do what you can afford.” Her second best piece of advice was, “Marry someone who makes you laugh.” Wow! What some great advice!
Clint Keesler: Do No Marry Her.
Michelle Gibbs: Mom always told me “Please don’t repeat my mistakes!“
Aimee Cabral: When I was upset over something bad happening in my life, my mom would remind me “life isn’t fair and no one said it would be”. That has helped me so much over the past few years when bad things have happened. It seems harsh and strange, but it has helped me through my divorce, my financial struggles, vehicle troubles, and other hardships. It also reminds me that at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is my Jesus. Not my problems then or even my success now. I tell my children this now when they are upset with friends now. I am reminded I am human, not perfect and neither is anyone else.
Yolander Reynolds: Don’t help anyone that’s not willing to help themselves…RIP Mary D.Jones.
Rebekkah Parker: My mother’s favorite quote to me was “If you can’t believe a fool then be a fool.” I can’t count how many times I failed to take her advice but have learned some good wisdom from being a fool. Love and miss my Mother today in Heaven.
Ernestine Gunn: If you can’t say anything good, don’t say nothing at all.
Janice Parham: Life is too short to worry, hold grudges, or try to please everyone. It is YOUR life, live it YOUR way! It took me YEARS to take this advice…She is 100% right! She could also give ANYONE some awesome gardening tips! She is a 27 year breast cancer survivor and has taught us WELL to live for today! I love you, mamma!
Shannon Jones: “Let that be a lesson to you” whenever there was “teachable moment”.
Bonnie Glass: The best advice mama gave me “stop looking so hard for the right person most likely they are standing besides you” she was right. RIP MAMA & KEN.
Julia Harris: Never go to bed mad at the one you love.
Braun Wins 2nd In State FBLA Business Communications Competition
May 12, 2013
Northview High School junior Kasie Braun took second place in the Business Communication competition at the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference recently in Orlando.
Braun, a member of the school’s Graphic Arts Academy, is now qualified to attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA, this June.
She also won first place in 2011 and in 2012 in the Introduction to Business Communication competition which was only for ninth and tenth graders.
Braun is Northview’s FBLA vice president and also the district vice president for the last two years. During the current school year, she has achieved industry certifications in Photoshop, Flash, and Microsoft Office.