Snow, Santa And Gifts For All: Christmas Parade At Escambia Westgate
December 20, 2022
Every child received a gift during a Christmas parade at Escambia Westgate School.
The gifts were thanks to the employee-supported non-profit Ascend Cares, and the gifts were delivered by the Grinch and Santa Claus.
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Northview High NJROTC Orienteering Team Wins Area Championship, Bid To Nationals
December 19, 2022
The Northview High School NJROTC won the NJROTC Area 8 Orienteering Championship over the weekend.
Their next step is the NJROTC Orienteering National Championship in March 2023.
Orienteering involves navigation with a map and compass with a goal of getting from point to point in the fastest time possible.
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Cantonment Cowboys Juniors Win 1st Place, Grand Champions In Aggie Cheer Classic
December 19, 2022
The Cantonment Cowboys junior cheerleaders won a first place and grand champion trophy in the recent Aggie Cheer Classic hosted by the Tate High Aggie cheerleaders. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Santa Visits Carver Park In Cantonment
December 18, 2022
Santa Claus and Ascend Performance Materials made a special visit Saturday to Carver Park in Cantonment to spread some holiday cheer to good boys and girls. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
From Ukraine To Bratt: Christmas Cookie Exchange Brings Neighbors Together
December 18, 2022
Bratt resident Julie Jones hosted the 1st Annual Bratt Christmas Cookie Exchange Saturday.
She is from Ukraine and wanted to hold the event to meet more people from the Bratt area.
About a dozen people from Bratt braved a cold afternoon at the Travis Nelson Park in Bratt. They enjoyed hot cocoa, Christmas music and, of course, plenty of cookies.
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Tate, Washington High Students Named Sunshine State Scholars
December 16, 2022
Students from Tate and Washington high schools have been named Escambia County Sunshine State Scholars for 2023.
They are Synoma Perea from Tate High School and Ge’Khiya Brown from Booker T. Washington High School.
Each year, each of Florida’s school districts selects their top 11th grade students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
The scholars and their parents will travel to Orlando in April for a program designed to bring together scholars from around the state, connect them with employers that specialize in the STEM fields, and create a networking opportunity between the scholars and schools from Florida’s College and State University System.
The two-day program honors each scholar for their significant academic accomplishments and celebrates the potential they represent for our communities and state. In addition to the honor the scholars receive from the Commissioner of Education, the Senior Chancellor and representatives from Florida’s colleges and universities meet with the students to discuss higher education opportunities available to them in Florida. This includes workshops for college applications and informational sessions on college funding for students and their parents.
The alternate nominee from Escambia County is Nolan McCrory from West Florida High School. Malcoln Chaney from Pine Forest High School was also nominated.
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Bonus Gallery: Northview Tribal Beat Band
December 16, 2022
For a bonus photo gallery of the Northview Tribal Beat band’s performance last Saturday night, click or tap here.
The Tribal Beat performed during halftime of the 1R state championship game between Northview and Hawthorne in Tallahassee.
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Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
December 15, 2022
Jim Allen Elementary School has named their Students of the Month for November. They are Karli Smith and Zyron Williams. Photo for Northescambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High School Names Students Of The Month
December 12, 2022
Tate High School has announced their Students of the Month for October. They are Lena Litton and Christian Neptune. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
IP Awards $63,000 In Grants To 21 Local Nonprofits
December 9, 2022
International Paper’s Pensacola Mill awarded $63,000 in International Paper Foundation grants this week to 21 local organizations, in conjunction with the company’s commitment to education, hunger, health and wellness, disaster relief and initiatives that improve our planet.
“We are pleased to support local organizations in their efforts to make a difference in education, hunger, health and wellness and disaster relief,” said Whitney Fike, International Paper communications manager. “These grants help organizations fund new yearly projects and programs that support their critical mission and impact those in need in our own community.”
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Local community organizations and their projects awarded grants for 2022:
- Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation – Pediatric Health and Wellness Clinic
- Autism Pensacola – 2023 Kids for Camp Summer Learning Lab
- Bright Bridge Ministries – Hot, Healthy Meals
- Capstone Adaptive Learning and Therapy Centers – Expression through Language
- Children’s Home Society – After School and Summer Learning Gains and Enrichment
- Council on Aging of West Florida – Windmill Generator Kits for Kids
- Covenant Hospice Foundation – My Wish to Terminally Ill Children and Adults
- Escambia Search and Rescue – Project Lifesaver International Program
- Feeding the Gulf Coast – Backpack Program: Weekend Meals for Children
- Foodraising Friends – Food in the Home Everyday
- Health and Hope Clinic – Strengthening Clinic Capacity for Care
- Jim Allen Elementary – B.E.S.T. Books for Reading
- Lakeview Center – Supporting Youth in Group Homes
- Manna Food Bank – Healthy Kids Initiative
- Pace Band Boosters – Pace Band New Threads
- Pace Center for Girls – Literacy Intervention
- Pensacola Little Theatre – A Face of Arts Education and the Art of Movement
- ReadyKids! – Ready Readers
- Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida – Heart to Heart
- The Arc Gateway – Big Impacts for Children through Access to Tools and Materials
- Valerie’s House – No Child Grieves Alone, Group Night Activities
Grants were determined after careful committee review with local team members. Recommendations are subsequently reviewed by the International Paper Foundation’s grants committee, which then must be confirmed and ratified by the foundation’s board of trustees.
Grants are awarded once a year. Organizations are invited to take an eligibility assessment at www.ipgiving.com to see if their program is eligible to apply for funding.
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