Dustin Vaughn Is New Cantonment Rotary Club President
June 25, 2023
The Rotary Club of Cantonment recently installed Dustin Vaughn as its new president for the next year.
A product of Ransom Middle and Tate High schools, Vaughn will lead a club that has seen nine new members in the previous leadership of Tony Lee. He is currently employed at Harvesters Federal credit Union and is married with three children.
Now in its 75th year, the Rotary Club of Cantonment continues to support many projects for the area, primarily north of Nine Mile Road. The club also funds various scholarships and other philanthropic projects throughout the area.
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Escambia Sheriff’s Newest Vehicle Is a 1957 Chevy Bel Air
June 24, 2023
The newest vehicle in the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office fleet is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
The non-profit Escambia County Sheriff Foundation purchased and modified the classic car to gift to the ECSO ato further promote community engagement and pay tribute to the men and women who have served at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office throughout its history.
“This has quickly become a favorite in our fleet,” Sheriff Chip Simmons said. “This gift allows us to acknowledge the dedication and sacrifice of those who have proudly served at the Sheriff’s Office throughout our 200-year history, while providing us with another opportunity for community engagement.”
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The Escambia County Sheriff Foundation exists to promote the community engagement efforts of the Sheriff’s Office while directly supporting its employees. It is the Foundation’s hope that this privately funded gift will help enhance the engagement efforts of the sheriff’s office while evoking a sense of pride from current employees as well as those who have come before.
The Chevy Bel Air was presented during an event at the Summer Vista Assisted Living Community.
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ECSO Sgt. Greg NeSmith Honored For 30 Years Of Service
June 16, 2023
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons recognized Sgt. Greg NeSmith for 30 years of service to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Honeysuckle Garden Club Awards Scholarship
June 5, 2023
The Honeysuckle Garden Club recently awarded their first scholarship.
The $500 scholarship was awarded to Cole Poston.
Poston plans to major in horticulture and minor in botany. He will attend Pensacola State College for his first two years and will transfer to University of Florida at the Milton campus.
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Here’s A Big List Of VBS Events Across The North Escambia Area This Summer
June 4, 2023
Vacation Bible School is a summertime tradition across the North Escambia area. A list of VBS events is below.
To submit your North Escambia area VBS, email news@northescambia.com, or click here for our contact form.
First Baptist Bratt VBS
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will host Twists & Turns VBS through June 8 from 6-8:30 nightly for ages four through sixth grade. The church is located at 4570 Highway 4 in Bratt.
Cottage Hill Baptist Church Summer Jam
Cottage Hill Baptist Church Summer Jam is 9 a.m. until noon June 5-8. Open to all upcoming students grades K-4 with a separate Summer Jam for preteens.
First Baptist Church of Cantonment VBS
“Keepers of the Kingdom” Vacation Bible School will be held June 5-9 from 6:30 until 9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Cantonment. Classes for all ages, including adults. Dinner will be served nightly. Register online.
Dogwood Park Baptist Church VBS
Dogwood Park Baptist Church “VBS Operation Arctic: Exploring the Coolest Book on the Planet” June 5-9 from 6:30 until 8 p.m. for ages K5-5th grade. Stories, crafts, games and more. The church is located at 3301 Highway 97, Molino.
Walnut Hill Baptist Church VBS
Walnut Hill Baptist Church “Stellar” VBS will be June 11-15 from 6-8:30 p.m. Ages 4 through 5th grade. Snacks served nightly.
Poplar Dell Baptist VBS
Popular Dell Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School June 12-16 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. Classes for age 2 through adult. The theme will be “Keepers of the Kingdom, Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth”.
Oak Grove Baptist Church VBS
Oak Grove Baptist Church “Twists & Turns” Vacation Bible School will be held June 12-16 from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Dinner provided each night, petting zoo, games, Bible study and more.
Highland Baptist Church VBS
Highland Baptist Church “Stellar” Vacation Bible School will be June 19-23 from 6-8 p.m.
Charity Baptist Church
Charity Baptist Church will hold VBS June 19-23 from 6-8 p.m. for grades K-5 though 5th at 1675 West West Roberts Road in Cantonment.
Shiloh Free Will Baptist VBS
“Stellar” Vacation Bible School will be held June 19-23 from 6-8 p.m. at Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church. For grades pre-K through 5th grade. More info: Call (850) 860-4856.
Walnut Hill Mennonite Church VBS
Walnut Hill Mennonite Church will hold VBS for children 5 years old through ninth grade June 25 – 30 from 6-8:30 p.m. The church is located at 6840 Highway 97 in Walnut Hill.
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church VBS
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church on Bogia Road will hold Keepers of the Kingdom Vacation Bible School July 9-14 from 4-7 p.m. Click here for online registration.
Escambia County Partnered With Northview FFA To Build Wetland Wood Duck Boxes
May 30, 2023
The Escambia County Natural Resource Conservation Division recently partnered with the Northview High School FFA Chapter to build wood duck boxes for wetland habitats across the county.
The division said wood duck boxes provide suitable nesting sites for wood ducks in urbanized areas and can help attract ducks to local wetlands. This first round will be placed at Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve, with more to come in the near future.
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Northview High School Names 2023 Honors Graduates
May 24, 2023
Northview High School has named their Class of 2023 honors graduates.
They are:
Summa Cum Laude 4.0 and above
- Drake Allen Driskell – Valedictorian
- Blake Richard Yoder – Salutatorian
- Erich Webb Amerson
- Leah Kalyn Anderson
- Terrell Luke Bridges
- Ethan Scott Collier
- William Cross Goslee
- Gaberiel Kohle Harigel
- Cayla Jocelyn Houston
- Meredith Makenzie Johnston
- Shelby Lynn Kent
- Emily Grace Levins
- Sarah Kennedy Long
- Bayllon David Matson
- Elianna Teresa Morales
- David Kaden Odom
- Chase Randal Pugh
- Wyatt Lee Ramsey
- Madison Lee Rowinsky
- Leila Katherine Sanders
- Dustin James Santinelli
- Alana Gayle Shelly
- McKenna Rae Simmons
- Aubrey Michelle Stuckey
- Preston Clay Wilson
- Charles Michael Wood
Magna Cum Laude 3.85 and above
- Logan Taylor Faith
- Caitlyn Sarah Gibson
- Emma Sage Gilmore
- Daniel Liam McGaha
Cum Laude 3.5 and above
- Ryan Steven Andrews
- Riley Marie Blackwell
- Cason Terry Burkett
- Michael Bo Cody
- James Matthew Gruenwald
- Chase Eben Hampton
- Trent Austin Knighten
- Arianna Nicole Littler
- Braeden O’Bryan McGhee
- Megan Taylor McGhee
- Jaidyn Gaia Nordman
- Devin Jeremy Wade Okahashi
- Julia Saige Roberson
- Wesley Sanders
- Vivyan Rebekah Smith
- Kristopher Kole Stewart
- Payton Jean Stoner
Escambia County Schools Volunteers Of The Year Named
May 24, 2023
The Escambia County School Board recently honored the Outstanding School Volunteers of the Year.
They are:
- Outstanding Student Volunteer – Madison Noble, Kingsfield Elementary School
- Outstanding Adult Volunteer – Breanna Parsons, Blue Angels Elementary School
- Outstanding Senior Volunteer – Gwen Wright, Ensley Elementary School
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Byrneville Elementary School Names Students Of The Month
May 23, 2023
Byrneville Elementary School recently recognized their May Students of the Month.
They are:
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Tate High School Names The Top Of The Class Of 2023
May 23, 2023
Tate High School has named the top of the Class of 2023.
Valedictorian of the Class of 2023 is Chloe Elizabeth Cole (pictured left). Salutatorian is Rebekah Lynn Kelly.
The Tate High School Class of 2023 graduates at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 25 at the Pensacola Bay Center.
The Top 10 Percent honors graduates are as follows:
- Chloe Elizabeth Cole
- Rebekah Lynn Kelly
- Anthony Eugene MacWhinnie
- Alahna Danielle Erd
- Olivia Kate Sarikaya
- Matthew Allen Josephs
- Aniyjah Breon Hooker
- Annalisa Marion Pusateri
- Casey Ryan Adams
- Adriana Faith Guthrie
- Margaret Elizabeth Shaffer
- Samantha Nichols LeTourneau
- Ian Alexander DeLay
- Caleb William Feliciano Rodriguez
- Angel Noelle Pittman
- Gabriel Allen Josephs
- Anna Riley Jackson
- Kalysta Nicole Brown
- Luke Wesley Lentz
- Stephen Michael Byrd
- Raegan Renee’ Kimbro-Cothron
- Evan Isaiah Graves
- Sandra Lee Guarino
- Krista Brooke Boyington
- Ayden Scott Palmer
- Paige Madison McKinney
- Ashlie Nicole Houdashelt
- Ellee Grace Adams
- Baylor Austin Locke
- Jacob Alexander Bures
- Ryleigh Nicole Maxwell
- Emily Helene Sanders
- Ethan Sanz
- Anthony Andrew Erie
- Callie Michelle Gunter
- Gianni Paolo Carollo
- Karigan Mikel Kowal
- Savannah Grace Guilford
- Tori Riley King
- Michael Chase Moulton
- Taylor Marie Walker
- Ava Elizabeth Mabry
- Isabella Lovisa Borg