Cox Recognizes Inspirational Student Heroes
May 7, 2023
At the annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards this week, Cox Communications recognized 54 students who have overcome extreme hardships in their lives.
“Every year, these students remind us how difficult life can be, but our response to those adversity is what really matters,” said Cox Gulf Coast market vice president David Deliman. “These students have faced these hardships while still inspiring others around them on a daily basis. They are true heroes and deserve their time in the spotlight.”
“We are, as usual, honored to work with Cox Communications in honoring these deserving students,” said Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Smith. “Their stories are truly inspiring, and we are proud to call each and every one of them members of our ECPS family.”
The students were chosen by a committee of leaders at their school, due to their resilience in the face of adversity. Whether they have overcome a loss of a family member, medical issue, difficult family situation or other hardship, they did so with a positive attitude and continued to encourage and inspire others around them.
During the event, Cox presented the students with a personalized engraved medallion and certificates of honor. The students were also presented with certificates of achievement from Congressman Matt Gaetz, State Senator Doug Broxson and State Representatives Michelle Salzman and Alex Andrade. They also received congratulatory letters from United States Senator Rick Scott, United States Senator Marco Rubio, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Escambia County Commissioner Robert Bender presented a proclamation from the Board of County Commissioners, celebrating the students for their achievements overcoming obstacles.
Escambia County’s Cox Inspirational Student Heroes for 2023 are:
- AK Suter Elementary School – Audric Page
- Bellview Elementary School – Aiden Wetter
- Bellview Middle School – Harmoni Ford
- Beulah Academy of Science – Kailee Miller
- Beulah Elementary School – Lane Day
- Beulah Middle School – William McShane
- Blue Angels Elementary School – Thomas Gutierrez
- Bratt Elementary School – Calee Satterwhite
- Brentwood Elementary School – Jace Beam
- Brown Barge Middle School – Paarth Vaidya
- Byrneville Elementary School – Jayden Carter
- CA Weis Elementary School – Tre’asure Rigsby
- Cordova Park Elementary School – Maddy Bevzyuk
- Ensley Elementary School – Cindy Le
- Ernest Ward Middle School – Cade Carnley
- Escambia High School – Logan Ming
- Escambia Westgate Center – Troy Tanner
- Ferry Pass Elementary School – Dukayla Palmer
- Ferry Pass Middle School – Brooks Sun
- Global Learning Academy – Junior Lopez
- Hellen Caro Elementary School – Jordan Edmerson
- Holm Elementary School – Tia Grant
- Hope Horizon – Elementary – Jaxson Rosales
- Hope Horizon – Secondary – January Calligan
- Jim Allen Elementary School – Zariah Bradley
- Jim Bailey Middle School – Miranda Gibson
- Kingsfield Elementary School – Danielle Reisnour
- Lincoln Park Elementary – Gia-Paige Dorah
- Lipscomb Elementary School – Shamir Smith
- Longleaf Elementary School – Zoey Allen
- McArthur Elementary School – Ada Virtue
- Molino Park Elementary – Prestyn Harvell
- Montclair Elementary School – Johnnie Graphenreid
- Myrtle Grove Elementary – Lakota Little
- N.B. Cook Elementary School – Kiyan Gregory
- Navy Point Elementary School – Samiaya Edwards
- Northview High School – Jamie Gruenwald
- Oakcrest Elementary School – Aida Mexicano Mora
- OJ Semmes Elementary School – Varian Major
- Pensacola High School – Madeleine Ritz
- Pine Forest High School – Joseph Hernandez
- Pine Meadow Elementary School – Annie Mathis
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School – Jaceyon Pittman
- Ransom Middle School – Elizabeth Burdeaux
- Scenic Heights Elementary School – Evie Woodruff
- Sherwood Elementary School – Quinntyn Goodson
- Success Academy – Billy Landreth
- Tate High School – Brianna Lynn White
- Warrington Elementary School – Nate Barker-Richter
- Warrington Middle School – April Bessent
- Washington High School – Nic Hrabak
- West Florida High School – Jansen Hosman
- West Pensacola Elementary School – Hunter Linebaugh
- Workman Middle School – Carson Kirton
The Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards program began 30 years ago in New Orleans, Louisiana. The program has spread to other Cox markets in the Southeast Region. To date, Cox has recognized nearly 4,700 students from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Macon, Georgia.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
April 30, 2023
Jim Allen Elementary School recently named their April Students of the Month. They are Emma Arnold and Brantley Knapp. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cat Country 98.7 Named ACM’s Radio Station Of The Year
April 26, 2023
Cat Country 98.7 has won the Academy of Country Music’s Radio Station of the Year award for small markets.
“We have an amazing team who are passionate about radio and who wake up every morning wanting to do the very best job they can and for that we are blessed,” said Cat Country 98.7 owner Mary Hoxeng.
The award will be presented during the 2023 ACM Awards show on May 11 in Texas. The show will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
The award, announced Tuesday, is the fifth won by the locally owned station in its 18-year history. The other wins were in 2005, 2008, 2010, and 2019.
Breakfast Honors Molino Park Elementary Volunteers, Partners And Mentors
April 25, 2023
Molino Park Elementary School held a “Breakfast of Champions” to celebrate volunteers, community partners and mentors. Collectively, they have logged over 3,400 hours this school year. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Wind Ensemble Earns Straight Superior Ratings At State
April 25, 2023
The Tate High School Wind Ensemble earned straight superiors at the Florida Bandmasters Association Concert Music Performance Assessment (MPA) in Tallahassee Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
April 24, 2023
Northview High School recently named their Students of the Month for March. They are Ayden Starr and Shelby Kent, pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Elementary Students Vote For Their Favorite Books
April 24, 2023
Students at Jim Allen Elementary School recently had the opportunity to vote for their favorite books from the Sunshine State Readers list.
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections provided official ballots, voting booths, tabulation machines and “Future Voter” stickers.
Voting ended in a tie between Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston and Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer by Gillian Goerz with 10 votes each. The other top vote getter was Measuring Up by Lily Lamotte with eight votes.
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Local Schools Named Winners In Wellness Challenge
April 20, 2023
The Escambia County School Board has recognized the winners of the superintendent’s “Choose Wellness Challenge”.
The challenge was to see which school or major department could achieve the highest level of participation in the challenge by the end of the school year. Participants completed steps to promote health and wellness, potentially reducing the district’s health care and lost work time costs.
The 2022 overall winner was Spencer Bibbs Center at 87.5%. They received a plaque and $1,000. Holm Elementary School was awarded $500 for most improved with a 18.2% increase in participation.
At 64.29% participation, the highest percentage participation at the elementary level was Molino Park Elementary School.
The highest percentage participation award at the middle school level went to Ferry Pass Middle School at 44.55%, and the highest percentage participation award at the high school/secondary level went to Northview High School at 43.75%.
Northview, Molino Park and Ferry Pass each received $250.
Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
April 20, 2023
Ransom Middle School has named their Students of the Month for March. They are Ryan Yelverton and Rylie Gibbs. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lipscomb Elementary’s Yohn Named School District’s Employee Of The Month
April 19, 2023
Lipscomb Elementary School administrative clerk Laura Yohn has been named the Escambia County Public Schools Stellar Employee of the Month for April 2023.
She was honored by the Escambia County School Board and will receive a plaque, pin, and a check for $100 from a local credit union.
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