Century Relay For Life In The History Books
April 26, 2008
Century’s second annual Relay for Life was held this weekend at the old Century High School stadium.
About $30,000 of the $35,000 goal was raised to benefit the American Cancer Society, Paula Jernigan, this year’s coordinator, told NorthEscambia.com. The final exact tally is not yet available.
Northview High School teachers Perry Byars and Natalie Nall surprised Jernigan with an $847.20 check to kickoff the evening’s fund raising Friday night. Pictured left: Nall (in red), Jernigan, and Byars with other Northview students and faculty, click to enlarge.
The relay began with a survivor’s lap early Friday evening. About 225 people were on hand as cancer survivors wearing purple “Survivor” shirts walked a victory lap around the stadium as the number of years they have been cancer free was read aloud.
At 9:00 Friday night, the old Century High School stadium was lit with the glow of Luminaria bags, representing cancer survivors and victims alike.
There were 13 teams in this year’s Century Relay for Life. The teams were from: Carver/Century K-8 School, New Life Baptist Church, City of Century, Critter Caregivers, Bryneville Elementary, Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, Century Correctional Institute, Students Stomping, Century Correctional Institute, Century Library, Century Pharmacy and the Alger-Sullivan Historical Society.
Pictured top of page: Cancer survivors were among those participlating in this year’s Century Relay for Life. Pictured below: Racing for a Cure. Pictured bottom of page: Scenes from the Century Relay for Life. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Student Attend Health Fair, Learn About Dangers
April 26, 2008
Ernest Ward Middle School students attended a health fair Friday. There were no high blood pressure of cholesterol screening tests, but there was plenty of information about some of the biggest health risks facing young teens today…violence, drug abuse and alcohol abuse.
Informed Families did presentations on alcohol, tobacco and violence prevention.
The Community Drug and Alcohol Council did a presentation on marijuana.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department did a presentation on methamphetamine.
One demonstration was designed to give students the problem of being drunk. Students wore goggles designed to simulate the visual disturbances created by drinking. Students where asked to a walk just a few feet and return to their starting point while wearing the glasses. Some were unable to get very far at all before taking off the goggles. Other stumbled and stammered barely able to walk; some fell to the ground.
“Imagine if you were driving like this,” one student said.
Pictured above: EWMS students listen to an anti-drining message. Pictured below: Students wore goggles designed to simulate the visual disturbances created by drinking. NorthEscambia.com photos.
For more photos from the Ernest Ward Middle Health Fair, click here.
Molino Park Elementary Spends Day With The Arts
April 26, 2008
Molino Park Elementary School held its annual Arts Day Friday, with the students spending the day immersed in a variety of arts.
The students enjoyed a wide range of arts, from pottery to painting to music to storytelling. They had the opportunity to get “hands on” with many activities, including clay and painting.
The day ending with the “Molino Park Arts Day Roundup”, a live concert series in the school cafeteria. Artist appearing in the concert all had local ties to Molino Park. They were:
- Kate Kimball, a Molino Park second grade teacher.
- Fred Stallworth and Company
- Lynda Barnes, mother of MPES students Joshua Barnes
- Mike McCarten, “Mr. Mac Says”
- Kelton French, brother of first grader Joshua French and third grader Jordan French
- Crystal Church, mother of first grader Crystalyn Daley
Artist Demonstrations included: Danny Street, air brush; Matt Brabham, pottery; Denise Vowell, sculpture; Ralph Thomas, wood turner; and Patsy Pennington, Watercolor.
Exhibits included: Jim Miller, chain mail; Lisa Schlobohm and Michelle Hawkins, cake decorating; Dee Riley, candle making; Carolyn and Fred Stallworth, floral arranging; Barbara Scholz, oil paintings; Sean Chaffee, photography; Ravoe Nelson and Mary Haas, quilting; Barrineau Park Historical Society, tatting; Peggy Cole, recycle trash into treasure; Linda Till, embroidery; Pensacola Museum of Art, art; Molino Historical Society, photography display; Colton Maughon and Chuck Ellis, motorcross; Jarrett Parker, car racing and Allen Lowery, dragsters.
Pictured above: Kelton French performs at the Molino Park Arts Day. Pictured below: “Dirt Shirt” says it all. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos.
Northview High School Names Cheerleaders For Next Year
April 25, 2008
Northview High School has named its cheerleading squads for the next school year.
The 2008-2009 varsity cheerleaders for the Northview Chiefs are pictured above. They are (front row, L-R) Chelsea Sims, Loryn O’Brien, Tori Chavers, Lauren Cloud, Courtney Merritt, (second row) Courtney Cooper, Brooke Tullis, LaNeicia Gomez, Kassandra Lett, (third row) Felicia Settle, Carley Hetrick, Summer Sanders, Amber Holland, Ashley Snow, (back row) Katie Mann and Megan Ryan. Not pictured: Ashley White.
The 2008-2009 junior varsity cheerleaders for the Northview Chiefs are pictured below. They are (front row, L-R) Autumn Slay, Lauren McCall, Ande Gideons, Hillary Byrd, (back row) Tiffany Chavers, Taylor Byrd, Charleigh McPherson and Alexis Amerson. Not pictured: Blaze Green and Caroline Prater.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Senior, Ernest Ward Student Hit The High Seas
April 23, 2008
These days Northview senior Ethan Cole and his cousin Zac Cole, a seventh grader at Ernest Ward Middle school, are settled in for the duration of the 2008 school year.
But during spring break, they became world travelers. Departing on March 29, the boys traveled with Zac’s parents, Mark and Peggy Cole to Progreso and Cozumel, Mexico aboard the Carnival cruise ship Holiday.
Enjoying twp days at sea, the boys spent their time playing putt-putt golf, touring the ship, watching sail fish, playing games in the arcade and eating the many wonderful meals prepared by the staff.
The boys especially enjoyed the endless supply of pizza and ice cream served 24-7 on board the ship. Once in Progreso it was a six mile ride on a shuttle bus to get from the pier to the mainland. The pier there is one of the world’s longest piers.
In Progreso they toured the town on a double decker bus, shopped in the local flea market and haggled with vendors over prices. Briefly the visited the local supermarket, fascinated by the differences in the products on the shelves there. Back on the ship by 3:30 it was off to Cozumel for the next day.
In Cozumel a short cab ride took everyone to the main part of town for shopping and exploring the town. All of the store fronts are open to the streets with the salespeople beckoning you to enter their establishment. The streets were lined with people selling different craft items. You can buy most anything including hand carved conch shells or have your hair braided on the street. The boys were fascinated by the different vehicles on the streets, especially the small delivery trucks. It was a wonderful experience and both Ethan and Zac would love to take another cruise in the future.
Photos and information submitted by Peggy Cole. Scroll down for more photos, click to enlarge.
Lights! Camera! Action! Bratt Fourth Graders Take To The Stage
April 23, 2008
The fourth grade classes at Bratt Elementary School presented “Lights! Camera! Action!” for a packed house Tuesday night at the school.
The lively musical included such favorite characters as SpongeBob Squarepants, Cinderalla, John Travolta, Mary Poppins, Forrest Gump, Little Red Riding Hood, Jed Clampett of Beverly Hillbilly fame, Mae West, Clark Gable and Shirley Temple.
During the PTA meeting just prior to the program, PTA officers for the upcoming school year were elected. The new officers are Amanda Rice, president; Sandy Presley, vice-president and Stephanie Booth, treasurer. It was reported that the PTA has a balance of $14,519.
For a complete photo gallery from the Bratt Elementary School fourth grade play, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Several North Escambia Students Win Big At Annual 4-H Livestock Show
April 21, 2008
Amber Estes, a home-schooled 4-H member from McDavid, won the Grand Champion Market Steer award in this weekend’s GCA and NRA Spring Livestock Show. She was awarded the Northwest Florida Cattleman’s Association Trophy.
Awards went to several other North Escambia students as they joined students from across Escambia and Santa Rosa county areas at the annual livestock show at the Langley Bell 4-H Center this weekend.
Allie Vidak (pictured bottom of page) of Molino won Grand Champion and Senior Showmanship awards with her goats.
T.J. Gardner (pictured above) , a senior FFA member at Northview High School, won Best of Show with his chickens.
Kellie Gindl (pictured above), daughter of Bobby Gindl who teaches at Ernest Ward Middle School, won Grand Champion with her hog ‘Rocky’ in the market hog show. Her hog weighed in at 305 pounds and sold to Butler Auto Recyclers. Kellie is president of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club and attends Tate High School as a junior.
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Pictured above: Ashley Cunningham, a student at Ernest Ward Middle School, and Donald Cunningham, a student at Pensacola Christian, placed in their respective divisions.
Tyler Hester (pictured above), Ernest Ward Middle School FFA member, placed second with his steer.
Another photo of Amber Estes (pictured above), who was awarded the Northwest Florida Cattleman’s Association Trophy.
Brook Schlobohm (pictured above) from Northview High School with her goat.
Maigan Brown (pictured above), Tate High School senior, was awarded blue ribbons as Overall Supreme Champion and for Senior Showmanship.
The show was sponsored by the Gulf Coast Agricultural and Natural Resources Association.
Pictured below: Allie Vidak of Molino won Grand Champion and Senior Showmanship awards with her goats.. Scroll down for more photos. Most photos on this page can be clicked to enlarge. Submitted photos by Rikki Vidak and Tess Estes.
Former Poarch Creek Indian Chief Appears At Century Library
April 18, 2008
Billy Smith, the former chief of the Poarch Creek Indians, delighted children and adults alike Thursday afternoon at the Century Branch Library.
Appearing in traditional dress, Smith (pictured above) spoke to the children about safety with strangers while explaining traditional Indian customs.
“They are young, and we want to set the right example for them,” Smith said of the children.
Along with Douglas Daughtry (pictured left), Smith led the children in a “friendship dance” around the library by playing his traditional antelope skin drum. Smith was in a traditional Western Plains dance costume that he handmade. While his dance at the library lasted just a few moments, he said that competition dances at pow wows can last up to ten minutes.
Smith presented the children with copies of a photograph of him on a horse named Buckshot. He said he has distributed about 800,000 of the postcard photos to children around the country during the last several years.
Smith is the general manager of the Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve, a business enterprise of the Poarch Band Creek Indians. He served 18 years on the Tribal Council and serves on the PCI Gaming Board that is responsible for the new Windcreek Casino development north of Atmore.
“Windcreek” was Smith’s idea for the casino complex name, he said. It is derived from “wind” in the Wind Clan in Atmore and “creek” in Poarch Creek Indians. He was also responsible for the very first Poarch Creek Indian Pow Wow, an event that started on July 4 but was later moved to Thanksgiving weekend.
Pictured below: Children at the library are reflected in a mirror on Daughtry’s traditional Indian dress.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ms. Century Care Center Competes In Regional Senior’s Pageant
April 17, 2008
Mrs. Century Care Center, Jimmie (Mozelle) Roberts recently competed in the 8th Annual Ms. Northwest Florida Senior Pageant.
Mrs. Roberts was born in Wedowee, Alabama, on October 28, 1917, to W.L. Smith, a farmer, and Maude Wilson, a homemaker.
The family moved to Florida when Mrs. Roberts was only about six years old. She married Ortho Roberts one day before her seventeenth birthday. He later became a Santa Rosa County Deputy Sheriff, an electrician and a farmer. They were married 52 years before he passed away.
Mrs. Roberts was a Merle Norman representative for 16 years, until her husband became ill.
She has six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Roberts did not win the pageant, “but she put a scare into the competition,” Century Care Center Activities Director Mae Hildreth said.
The pageant was sponsored by the Florida Health Care Association.
Carver/Century Students Learn Safety From Pensacola Pilot Club
April 16, 2008
The Pensacola Pilot Club recently visited the kindergarten and second grade classes at Carver/Century K-8 School, and they brought along some animated friends to talk about safety.
Hero Horse, Brave Bob Beagle,Toolip Pig, Danny Deep the Pilot Fish and Captain Kitty talked safety with the students. The taught them about helmet safety ,gun safety, crossing the street safely, swimming and water safety, wearing a seat belt and calling 911. The students also received BrainMinder Buddies coloring books and other great information to take home.
Submitted photos, click to enlarge.
