Byrneville Elementary Thanks Poarch Creeks For Grant Money
June 5, 2013
As school came to a close last week, the students and staff at Byrneville Elementary School posed for a group photo to express their appreciation to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, which made a $54,647.21 grant to the school. The funds were used to purchase much needed netbooks and charging stations. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century, Flomaton To Hold Joint Independence Day Fireworks Show
June 5, 2013
Century and Flomaton are once against planning a joint Independence Day fireworks show. In 2011, the two towns agreed to sponsor the joint show, with each town alternating as the yearly host. Last year’s show was in Century, so this year’s show will be at Hurricane Park in Flomaton. The show will be held after sunset on July 3rd. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Tate High Names The Top Of The Class, Presents Senior Awards
June 4, 2013
The Tate High School has named their honors graduates and announced awards to seniors.
Amy Elizabeth Sapp was named the Class of 2013 valedictorian, while Alonna Simone Chastang is salutatorian. There were 43 students (listed below) named to the Top Ten Percent of the class.
Sapp is a four-year member of Tate’s Mock Trial team. She has been awarded “Best Attorney” at the local, state, and national levels. In March, she traveled to Washington, DC , after being selected to represent Florida in the United States Senate Youth Program. Amy is also this year’s Student Council president and National Honor Society president. This summer, Amy will attend the University of Florida to study international relations and later attend law school.
Chastang is vice president of the National Beta club and is a member of the Senior Executive Board. She is an active volunteer and dedicated member of the youth group of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She plans to attend the University of West Florida and study accounting.
Highlights of other scholarships and awards presented during Senior Honors Night included:
Halee Boyd’s mother, Marty, attended the ceremony to accept an award of Fortitude and Endurance for her daughter.
Kathy Varner presented a $1,000 science scholarship to Wesley Collins in memory of Mr. Michael D. Varner. He was a teacher at Tate for over 30 years. This scholarship was given to a student intending to enter the field of science.
Principle Rick Shackle Mr. Rick Shackle presented an Aggie Hero award in memory of Dillon Roberson (Class of 2009). The first scholarship was presented to his younger brother, Tanner Roberson.
Tate’s National Merit finalist, Andrew Belt, received a Presidential Scholarship from the University of Alabama worth $107,350.00.
Additionally, Fortis Institute, Pensacola State College, University of West Florida, University of South Alabama, Huntingdon College, Troy University and the University of Alabama attended the program to present scholarships.
Members of the Tate High School Top Ten Percent are:
- Amy Elizabeth Sapp – Valedictorian (4.925 GPA)
- Alonna Simone Chastang– Salutatorian (4.8589 GPA)
- Jordan Noelle McGowan
- Bailee Cheyenne Johnson
- Kelsey Marie Potoczek
- Andrew Seth Belt
- Travis Lee Walton
- Brooke Michelle White
- Ryan Colton Rogers
- Sarah Nicole Pierre
- Matthew Donald Bailey
- Ryan Edward Lavoie
- McKenzie Dean Ellis
- Jennifer Marie Brown
- Raven Denise Ellis
- Colter Turner Uebelsteadt
- David Derby Moorhead
- Christopher David Levan
- Hannah Marie Malone
- Samuel Benton Wallace
- Lindsey Rae Gordon
- Allen Christopher Dunson
- Raychel Jean Hardy
- Whitney Leigh Patterson
- Benjamin Matthew Minor
- Breanna Starr Riddell
- Khord Jaime Ramirez
- Haley Morgan Johnson
- Lauren Ryan McKinnon
- Matthew Adam Rickard
- Dallas Juliana Nickerson
- William Tanner Newman
- Lauren Elizabeth Chavers
- Rachel Alexandra Merlin
- Audrey Lynn Freeman
- Emily June Lee
- Madison Elizabethann Leonard
- Katelyn Brooke Godwin
- Sarah Catherine Yohnke
- Jonathan Austin Stacey
- Chase Edward Green
- Bailey Mie McCrackin
- Hannah Dawn Thompson
Tate Class Of 2013 Holds Baccalaureate Service
June 3, 2013
The Tate High School Class of 2013 held their Baccalaureate Service Sunday afternoon at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola. Graduation for the class will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Pensacola Bay Center.
Pictured top: The Tate High Class of 2013 Baccalaureate Service at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola on Sunday. Pictured inset: Longtime Tate government teacher Dale Gilmore addresses the crowd at Olive Baptist. Pictured below. Tate Principal Rick Shackle, Vice Principal Terry Colburn and Escambia School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas listen to the service. Photos by Mona Baker for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Names May Students Of The Month
June 3, 2013
Ernest Ward Middle School has named Students of the Month for May. They are (L-R) Lari McCann, seventh grade; Austin Smith, sixth grade; and Kayleigh Linam, eighth grade. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Seed To Plate: Learn More About Your Home Garden
June 3, 2013
The Escambia County Extension Service will host “Seed to Plate – Healthy and Productive Home Gardents” on Thursday, June 6.
The program is for those that have a home garden but want to learn how to get more out of it. Participants will learn the basics of safe garden production and tips for home food preservation. Appropriate shoes for a garden tour should be worn.
The program will take place at the Escambia County Extension office on Stephani Road at 6 p.m. Cost is $5. Register by calling Fran Lainhart at (850) 475-5230 or emailing lainhaf@ufl.edu.
CrossFaith Ride Benefits Alzheimer’s Services
June 2, 2013
CrossFaith Church in Molino held a motorcycle ride Saturday to benefit local Alzheimer’s victims and their families. The ride began at Eagle’s Talon on Copter Road and ended at the church in Molino with a cookout, door prizes and more. Proceeds will benefit Alzheimer’s Services. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle Holds Graduation (With Photo Gallery)
June 1, 2013
The Ernest Ward Middle School Class of 2013 held a graduation program Friday at the school.
The students took part in the ceremony that had a slightly more casual and fun theme than a traditional high school pomp and circumstance graduation exercise.
For a Facebook photo gallery, click here. (The photo gallery contains a photo of each graduate, compliments of NorthEscambia.com.)
Students participating in the graduation activities Friday at Ernest Ward Middle School were:
TOP TEN
- Alyssa Brianna Borelli
- Kristopher Ian Schneider
- Jada Mona Tucker
- Jessica Lauren Stacey
- Autumn Grace Albritton
- Mitchell James Singleton
- Kayleigh Grace Linam
- Zachary Chase Sheldon
- Savanna Louise Calhoun
- Peighton Danielle Dortch
- Dylan Cole Amerson
- Victoria Anne Amerson
- Carson Riley Bailey
- Caeley Danielle Barrett
- Natalie Grace Barrow
- Alyssa Marie Bell
- Dustin Lee Bethea
- Keithin Morez Blunt
- Christopher O’Neal Boutwell
- Amy Danielle Branch
- Travis James Bridges
- Kylie Brianne Brook
- James Sean Brooks
- Dimonique Regina Brown
- Kaylee Rae Brown
- Keviana Kadaisha Brown
- Devonte Ladarrin Burt
- Eric Derell Carthon
- Tabitha Faye Chavers
- Hanna Nadine Clarke
- Dillon Scott Clary
- Madeline Grace Clemmons
- Kathryn Marie Grace Cmehill
- Khari Adama Codrington
- Hannah Rebekah Coffey
- Kaelyn Marie Coffey
- Logan Hunter Cofield
- Austin Shane Collier
- Makensie Ann Colvin
- Amber Lynn Commalander
- Daryl River Cook
- Dustin Ryan Crumbley
- Jason Glenn Crutchfield
- Ashley Nicole Davis
- Camron Alan Day
- Colby Winston Dees
- Marcel Andrion Diggs
- Hannah Renee Edmonson
- Logan Hunter Edwards
- Jasmine Nicole Elliott
- Ohijie Jzamal Elliott
- Brittney Renae Faberman
- Austin Matthew Faircloth
- Colby Bryant Flurnoy
- De’Asia Ja’Shay Fountain
- Jewel Regina Garner
- Mallory Olivia Gibson
- Lindsey Sue Gindl
- Cody Dewayne Graham
- Taylor Bryanne Grant
- Courtney Nicole Grim
- LaNora Elizabeth Hall
- Michela Francis Hall
- Zipporah Montria Harris
- Gabrielle Laianne Hawkins
- Nathan Allen Hawthorne
- Emily Heard
- Lora Brianne Hicks
- Heather Alyssa Hilton
- Michael Trey Holder
- Beverly Ann Hughes
- Rachael Nickole Irby
- Mary Catherine Jernigan
- Jared Michael Jeter
- Kristen Evelyn Johnson
- Taylor Danyelle Kearley
- Adrian Daniel King
- Amy Ann Kite
- Daysha Lashea Kite
- Nathan Hunter Kite
- Desmone Madre Knight
- John Alex Krochta
- Chase Edward Lewis
- Koriaun Von’Trey Lewis
- De Jaunte Lamond Lowery
- Laxavier Lasedrick Lowery
- Ean Taylor Lundy
- McKayla Ann Macks
- Zachary Glen Maholovich
- Deonte’ Arnez Martin
- Trenton Dewayne Martin
- Destiny Brook Mathis
- Sara Maria McCreary
- Brittanie Nichole McLemore
- Mallory Topanga Merchant
- Preston Gage Milstead
- Contraris Montras Mitchell
- Flenequa Ann Mitchell
- Aalyiah Janay Moorer
- Sha’Kaura Tenae Moorer
- Brianna Delrae’ Morgan
- Morgan Alexis Myrick
- Jamia Marie Newton
- Daniel Francis Nielsen
- Audriene Doreatha Odom
- Charlie Glenn Odom
- Martavious Akino Odom
- Harlan Jackson Parr
- Deidre Danyell Paul
- April Gail Payne
- Zachery Austin Payne
- Morgan Cass Pope
- Shyla Nicole Pope
- Gregory Pressley
- Jasmine Skyy Prock
- Logan Ward Purvis
- Adrianne Leighanne Reaves
- Kyle Douglas Reaves
- Tre’Darius Ty’Rae Redmond
- Mallarie Rae Rigby
- Yotiannia O’Nesha Robbins
- Quentin Lee Sampson
- Charles Douglas Schachle
- Gaten Tyree Scott
- Shianne Elizabeth Sheedy
- Adam Clay Smith
- Brianna Morgan Smith
- Cody Allen Smith
- Matthew Thomas Smith
- Megan Shyanne Snyder
- Brandon Ty’Bree Spencer
- Devin William Stabler
- Troy Austin Stuckey
- Caleb William Therrell
- Brittanee Somer Thomas
- Jasmine Marie Walker
- Luke Carlton Ward
- Chelsea Ann Waters
- Jacob Henry Weaver
- Marshall Cameron Welford
- James Coleman White
- Tatyanna Monticia
- Tylia Lynett White
- Krystal Inez Whitehead
- Alston Sylvester Wiggins
- Roquan Devon Wiggins
- Leigha Nicole Wilson
- Robert Tyler Wilson
- Hadley Marie Woodfin
- Elizabeth Paige Wright
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian; Seniors Receive $800K
May 31, 2013
Well over $800,000 worth of confirmed scholarships were presented Thursday night to members of the Northview High School Class of 2013, and the school also named its valedictorian and salutatorian.
Jazzlyn Franklin was named the Northview High School Class of 2013 valedictorian, while Winston Riley was named salutatorian (pictured top).
Also during Senior Honors Night, seniors were recognized for college scholarships that they have received. The NHS Class of 2013 earned over $810,000 in scholarship money. Additional scholarships awards are expected to be confirmed.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Editor’s note: A list of honors graduates and academic awards presented Thursday night was not immediately available. The lists will be published at a future date.
The following students were recognized Thursday for scholarships received:
Corry Baggett
Gold Seal Vocational (Bright Futures) – $3,384
International Paper Pensacola Employees Scholarship – $1000
Solon Gandy Memorial Foundation Scholarship – $500
Jessica Baldwin
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
2+2 Pensacola State College/University of Florida – Institute
of Food & Agricultural Science Scholarship – $8,275
Pensacola Interstate Fair Grant – $1000
Walnut Hill Ruritan – $500
Thomas E. Weaver Memorial FFA Scholarship – $500
FFA Alumni Scholarship – $500
Glynn C. Key Scholarship – $500
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Alison Bardin
University of Mobile Dean’s Scholarship – $28,000
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
MIRA Book Award – $200
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Laura Clemmons
University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts – $4000
Dillian Crutchfield
McDonald’s National Employee Scholarship – $2500
FFA Alumni Scholarship – $500
Walnut Hill Ruritan Scholarship – $50
Hannah Fiellin
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
Jazzlyn Franklin
Florida Academic Scholar (Bright Futures) – $12000
Florida State University Freshman Scholarship – $2400
Omega Psi Phi Scholarship – $TBD
Delta Sigma Theta – $300
Atmore Academic All-Stars – $750
Charles and Alice Mayson Scholarship – $17,400
La’Derious Franklin
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
Randolph Luttrell, Sr. Rotary Club Memorial Scholarship – $2,000
Tri-City Rotary – $500
Omega Psi Phi Scholarship – $TBD
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Ashton Gibbs
University of Mobile Dean’s Scholarship – $28,000
University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts Scholarship – $1,800
MIRA Book Award – $200
Atmore Academic All-Stars – $500
Georgia Goetter
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures ) – $9000
Alisha Grice
Reid State Technical College – $4000
PSC Outstanding Minority Scholarship – $1,600
MIRA Book Award – $200
Justin Halteman
Hermann Johnson EREC – $4000
PSC Principal’s Scholarship – $1600
Florida Academic Scholar (Bright Futures) – $12000
UWF Argonaut Scholarship – $3000
UWF Nautilus Scholarship – $4000
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Melanie Heard
Mississippi State University – $56752
Ariel Holland
Thomas E. Weaver Memorial DCT Scholarship – $500
Faulkner State College Cheerleading Scholarship – $18000
Marcus “Trey” Johnson
Gold Seal Vocational (Bright Futures) – $3,384
Pensacola Civitan Citizen of the Year – $TBD
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Zachary Johnson
University of South Alabama Presidential Scholarship – $14,000
Quinton D. & Mary P. Studer Charitable Giving – Gwen Applequist
Difference Maker Award – $1000
MIRA Book Award – $200
Atmore Academic All-Stars – $750
Courtney Lambert
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
MIRA Book Award – $200
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Henry H. Reichold Scholarship – $14000
Jessica Mahon
Take Stock in Children Scholarship – $12,382
Joshua Blake McCall
Jackson State university Football Scholarship – $105,000
Ashley Mooney
Take Stock in Children Scholarship – $12,382
Gold Seal Vocational (Bright Futures) – $3,384
MIRA Book Award – $200
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Shelly Mothershed
Fred L. McGhee First Generation Scholarship – $25,000
Maranda Moye
Florida Medallion Scholar(Bright Futures) – $9,000
MIRA Book Award – $200
Jody Paramore
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
Dustin Parker
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Luiseño Indian Scholarship – $70,000
Morgan Payne
Jefferson Davis Community College Volleyball Scholarship – $10000
Timothy Rackard, III
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
Winston Riley
University of South Alabama Presidential Scholarship – $14,000
University of West Florida Nautilus Scholarship – $2,000
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Thomas E. Weaver Memorial Baseball Scholarship $500
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
Stephanie Roach
PSC Wind Ensemble Scholarship – $500/semester
MIRA Book Award – $200
Morgan Taylor Roberson
Jefferson Davis Community College Volleyball Scholarship – $10000
Neiko Robinson
Penn State Football Scvholarship – $150,000
Tyler Roley
Faulkner State College Presidential Scholarship $13,000
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Morgan Smith
Jefferson Davis Community College Volleyball Scholarship – $10000
Johnnie Smith
MIRA Book Award – $200
Julia Thorpe
Florida Academic Scholar (Bright Futures) – $12000
MIRA Book Award – $200
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Jessica Warner
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
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Under Fire: Inside Armed Shooter Exercise At Area School
May 30, 2013
Gunfire and screams echoed through the hallways of Flomaton High School Wednesday afternoon. A gunman was on campus, holding hostages.
It was all part of a three-day active shooter training program involving multiple law enforcement agencies. And the idea was to make it as realistic as possible, even for the most seasoned of officers.
In one scenario, a single shooter held a hostage at gunpoint in classroom. Officers entered the scenario with no information, other than there was one or more active shooters and hostages somewhere in the building.
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Gunfire sounded, and two hostages ran from a classroom into the hallway where the officers, if they reacted correctly, would not shoot them.
“I’m gonna kill you,” the gunman screamed at the hostage remaining in the classroom.
“Please don’t shoot me,” the hostage said, her hands in the air. “I don’t want to die.”
A single officer approached the classroom, his weapon drawn and loaded with 9 mm training rounds. His eyes scanned the room, his gun following, as he noted our photographer in the corner of the room and confirmed he was not a target. In a real life situation, there could have been innocent children huddled in that corner.
The officer quickly identified the gunman, firing off two rounds into center mass. The officer confirmed the gunman was dead, removing her weapon away from the body. The hostage was safe, the situation seemingly diffused as another officer entered the room. But more gunfire and screams erupted down the hallway, sending the officers running.
The sights, the smell of gunfire, the screams, the realistic 9mm training rounds that strike at over 300 feet per second (which, as one trainer noted, “really hurt” without protective gear), and shell casings flying across the room were all designed for realism. And for adrenaline.
FIRST OF ITS KIND LOCAL TRAINING
This week’s active shooter training exercise is the first of its kind held in Escambia County, AL, and the first for most of the officers in attendance.
“You really can teach an old dog new tricks,” Flomaton Police Chief Stoney Daw, 72, said after the live fire training. “You can find your weak points and your strong points this way.”
The training, with instructors from the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training at Louisiana State University, was conducted at no cost to local law enforcement agencies. The LASER – Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response — training’s $35,000 price tab was covered by FEMA and Homeland Security.
“This was the first time we’ve had this type training locally,” Escambia County (AL) Chief Deputy Mike Lambert said. “This class was to train our local officers to go back to their agencies and train others. And this was a rare opportunity for our agencies to train together; that would be very important if we ever respond together to a real incident.”
Agencies taking part in the class included the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office, Atmore Police Department, Flomaton Police Department, Brewton Police Department, the Escambia County (AL) District Attorney’s Office and the Alabama Marine Police.
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EDUCATOR’S INSIGHT
Flomaton High School Principal Scott Hammond had the chance Wednesday afternoon to suit up in protective gear and become involved in the training scenarios.
“It provided insight on how students need to react and how they need to leave the building,” Hammond said. “I’m very honored our school was used for the exercise. And I’m glad I got the see the other side of a shooter situation.”
Hammond said that despite seeing the realistic training, he still views himself as a first line of defense in the event his campus should ever experience an active shooter.
“Whether or not I am armed, I still think I would try to disarm someone coming in here with a gun,” he said. “These are my students, and I’m going to do everything I can to protect them.”
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Editor’s note: There were no students present during Wednesday’s exercise at Flomaton High School; the school has already dismissed for the summer.
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