Byrneville Elementary Honors Three Outstanding Students
April 28, 2011
Byrneville Elementary School is honoring three outstanding students. They are (L-R) Byrneville Elementary’s Student of the Year Shellie Harrelson, Cox Inspirational Hero Award winner Anna Belle Barberree, and the fourth grade’s Shining Star award winner Peyton Newsome. Also pictured is Principal Dee Wolfe-Sullivan. Submitted photo by Candice Thornton for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Friends Of The Library Book Sale Begins Friday
April 27, 2011
It’s time to stock up on summer reading material, and the Friends of the Pensacola Public Library Spring Book Sale is the place to do it at a reasonable price this weekend.
The Book Sale will be Friday through Sunday at First United Methodist Church Wright Place, 80 E. Wright Street in downtown Pensacola, and will offer thousands of gently used hardcover and paperback books, CDs and DVDs. Most range in price from 25 cents to $3. It also will feature a “Collectors’ Corner” and silent auction to showcase the more valuable books, Chairwoman Meredith McCarthy said.
The preview sale will be from 4:00 until 8:00 Friday night for members. Non-members can attend for a $5 admission fee. Non-members can join with their admission fee going toward their membership fee.
On Saturday, hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, hours are noon to 3 p.m. No admission is charged those days. On Sunday, a bag of books can be purchased for $5.
All proceeds from the sale go to support the West Florida Public Library system, including the Century Branch Library.
For more details, call McCarthy at (850) 341-1434.
Pictured: Volunteers work to prepare for the Friends of the Pensacola Public Library Spring Book Sale at Wright Place in downtown Pensacola. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Names April Students Of The Month
April 27, 2011
Bratt Elementary School has named Students of the Month for April.
They are:
- Pre-K: Layla Grace, Lizzie Amerson
- Kindergarten: Kerry Hicks Jr., Trent Knighten, Da’mius Wesley, Ar’quavian Smith
- First Grade: Paige Gibbs, Angel Merchant, Haley Baker
- Second Grade: Franki Daw, Travis Butler, Olivia Gibson, Martina Howard, Aaron Downey
- Third Grade: Cody Edwards, Sheyenne Dillon, Jalexis Robinson, Natalee Gipson, Terriana Redmond
- Fourth Grade: Gabbrielle Peebles, Jesse Fails, Danielle Stuckey, Allison Rice
- Fifth Grade: Celeste North, Tristen Segers, McKenna Miller, Kendrell Redmond
Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Spring Gardening At Century Care Center
April 26, 2011
Spring means gardening for many in the area, and the residents at Century Care Center are no exception. The residents have planted a variety of vegetables in raised beds for easy access.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
West Florida High Criminal Justice Club Takes Part In State Conference
April 26, 2011
West Florida High School of Advanced Technology’s Criminal Justice Club travels to Daytona today for the Florida Public Service Association Conference.
The FPSA is a high school based club for students who are involved in the studies of criminal justice, teacher assisting or firefighter assisting. The organization was founded in 1990 to assist teachers and students studying in these career fields to expand the knowledge of their chosen fields by competing against others from around the state. The competitions are designed by teachers based on the Florida Department of Education curriculum guidelines for each of these career fields.
Three North Escambia residents, Cheyenne Godwin and Kaitlin Howard of Molino and Josh Vihnanek of Walnut Hill, are among those competing this week. During the conference, Godwin will be campaigning for FPSA state historian.
Last year at FPSA Conference, WFHS placed in the following:
- Community Service
- Extemporaneous Open Statement
- Extemporaneous Poster Display
- CPR
- Job Seeking Skills
- Parliamentary Procedures
- Scrapbook
- Mr. Public Service
- Ms. Public Service
- Firearms-Novice
- Firearms-Advanced (1st & 2nd Place)
- Top Gun
- Forensic Investigation
- Accident Report Writing
- Traffic Accident Report Writing
- Defensive Tactics
- Traffic Stop
- 3rd in CJ Top Chapter
Teacher-sponsor for the group is Gerald Russo.
Pictured top: The West Florida High School of Advanced Technology’s Criminal Justice Club at FPSA 2010 in Orlando. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
April Students Of The Month Named
April 25, 2011
Escambia County Students of the Month for April have been named by the Escambia Association for Administrators in Education. The awards are presented monthly to two students from participating schools.
The following students were named from participating North Escambia area schools:
- Bratt Elementary: Kerry Hicks, kindergarten; Jalexis Robinson, third grade
- Jim Allen Elementary: Katie L. Bryant, third grade; Spencer R. Newton, third grade
- Molino Park Elementary: Miah U. Massey, kindergarten; Shelby B. Lashley, kindergarten
- Ransom Middle: Savannah K. Rowell, seventh grade; Kolton L. Radford, seventh grade
- Northview High: Dillian C. Crutchfield, 10th grade; Jamila A. Codrington, 11th grade
- Tate High: Kelly H. Ewing, 12th grade; Michael T. Lowery, 12th grade
Pictured top: Northview High School Students of the Month for April Dillian Crutchfield and Jamila Codrington. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Highland Baptist Easter
April 25, 2011
Highland Baptist Church in Molino held a Resurrection Celebration Sunday, with over 2,000 eggs and the Easter Bunny.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
From Sara Calhoun, Highland’s children’s director:
We had the Easter Bunny make an appearance at our Resurrection Celebration and teach the kids that Easter is NOT about him ~ it’s not his ‘birthday’, it’s not about him at all! It’s all about JESUS! Our prize eggs were empty to symbolize our ultimate prize with the EMPTY TOMB. They traded their empty eggs in for Bibles. It is near impossible to ignore these type traditions in our society, so we try to find ways to incorporate them into the true reason we celebrate by making everything point back to the cross and empty grave. The children led in worship by singing and acting out ‘Glorious Day’. Resurrection Sunday is when we celebrate the Glorious Day when Jesus conquered death and the grave.
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Photos: Century First Baptist Church Easter
April 25, 2011
Easter events for the children and youth at the Century First Baptist Church included an egg hunt, fire truck tours courtesy of the Century Volunteer Fire Department and the Resurrection egg story.
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Photos: Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church ‘Eggstravaganza’
April 24, 2011
Dozens of area children took part in the annual “Eggstravaganza” Saturday at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bogia.
Over 400 eggs were hidden from children ages pre-school to fifth grade. While the adults hid the eggs, the children stayed inside and played jelly bean Easter bingo and other games. After the egg hunt, the children enjoyed refreshments including cupcakes.
Organizers said a great time was had by all.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
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Submitted photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Shiloh Free Will Baptist Egg Hunt
April 24, 2011
Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church in Bratt held an Easter egg hunt Saturday.
For more photos from the event, click here.
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