Emily Grover Named Tate High School Homecoming Queen
October 31, 2020
Emily Grover was named Tate High School’s 2020 homecoming queen Friday night.
Arlyana Wyatt was first runner-up, and Kendall Blackmon was second runner-up.
Other members of the Senior Court were Courtney Adams, Maggie Brown, Reese Jordan, Mia Morehouse, Jihra Smith, Lauren Torrez, Haley Vranich, and Maggie Williams.
Pictured top: Tate High School 2020 Homecoming Queen Emily Grover (center), second runner-up Kendall Blackmon (left) and Arlyana Wyatt (right). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia Fire Rescue, ‘Famous’ TV Dog Share Fire Safety Message In Century
October 27, 2020
Escambia County Fire Rescue and a very special and famous guest visited the Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center to spread the important message of fire safety. The crew of Century’s Engine 5 were joined by Marshall, one of the hero fire dogs from the hit Nickelodeon TV series PAW Patrol. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
They Know A Really Good Steak When They See One. The Escambia 4-H Meat Judging Team Just Placed Second Nationally.
October 22, 2020
They know a really good steak when they see one. And they have the award to prove it.
The Escambia County 4-H Meat Judging Team placed second in the nation this week.
The state champion team took second overall at t the National 4-H Meat Judging Contest at Kansas State University. Team members are Jessica Conti, Hannah Thorne and Ethan Thorne.
Conti also place first as the high point individua in the nation.
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Ascend Cares: Making A Difference In Local People’s Lives And Local Communities
October 21, 2020
“When we ask……..Ascend Cares! When we don’t ask…..Ascend Cares!”
That’s how Escambia Westgate School Principal Jobenna Sellers describes the Ascend Cares Foundation.
Ascend Cares has played an integral role in supporting Escambia Westgate, along with other schools and community causes in Escambia County.
“Ascend’s involvement on our school’s SAC (school advisory council) is only one example of how this wonderful company has invested time, as well as, other resources to improve services to students with the most significant disabilities in our area,’ Sellers said. “Ascend is a part of the decision making as a community stakeholder and is truly a part of our Westgate Wildcat family.”
The foundation recently donated approximately 250 gift bags to teachers at Escambia Westgate School, Jim Allen Elementary School, and Warrington Middle School. The bags contained candy and a gift card to help teachers purchase supplies for their classrooms.
“The project was part of our Ascend Cares Global Day of Caring, when volunteers from Ascend sites around the world work together on a single day to make a positive difference in our communities,” Tony Ferguson, senior communications specialist for Ascend Performance Materials. “Due to the pandemic and Hurricane Sally, our Pensacola Day of Caring projects have been delayed and scattered around the calendar a bit, but we are thankful to still contribute.”
Other recent projects included the donations of 150 pairs of athletic shoes to students at Jim Allen and Warrington Middle and delivering 200 bags of supplies to local homeless shelters. The bags contained a blanket, socks, gloves and other personal supplies.
Ascend Cares volunteers also helped distribute 25,000 pounds of food at the Reimagine Cantonment community event on Saturday.
Ascend Cares was founded in 2011 after a tornado outbreak impacted Ascend’s team members and their families near their Decatur, Alabama, facility.
The Ascend Cares Foundation is about making a difference in the lives of others. It is led by Ascend employees and supports Ascend families in their time of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership. Funded entirely by donations and company match, every dollar donated to the non-profit foundation supports the work of the foundation.
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Pictured top: Volunteers from Ascend Performance Materials and Ascend Cares pack supplies for the homeless. Pictured top inset: Ascend Cares donated about 250 gifts bags to schools including Jim Allen Elementary and Escambia Westgate. Pictured bottom inset and below: Ascend Cares volunteers help distribute food last Saturday at Reimagine Cantonment. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview High Names Students Of The Month For September And October
October 21, 2020
Northview High School has named Students of the Month for September and October.
They are Ava Gurganus and Cameron Patrick for September, and Kailyn Page Watson and William Anthony (Tony) Antrim for October.
Northview High School FFA Names Officer Team
October 15, 2020
The Northview High School FFA has named their officer team for this year.
“This year is shaping up to be a great one for Northview FFA. We have a fantastic group of officers that are ready and willing to serve not only their chapter, but their community as well,” said Brandon Korinchak, Northview agriscience teacher.
The officers are:
- President: Amber Gilman
- Vice President: Meredith McGhee
- Secretary: Paige Gibbs
- 2nd Vice President: Leah Wood
- Sentinel: Briar Weaver
- Chaplain: Caleb Hassebrock
- Treasurer: Riley Dawson
- Reporter: Sky Williams
- Parliamentarian: Samantha Kimmons
- Historian: Judson Lee
- Public Relations: Ryan Andrews
- Photographer: Audrey Goetter
Pictured are: (front, L-R) Audrey Goetter, Paige Gibbs, Meredith McGhee, Sky Williams, Riley Dawson, (back, L-R) advisor Brandon Korinchak, Caleb Hassebrock, Briar Weaver, Judson Lee, Amber Gilman, Ryan Andrews, Samantha Kimmons, and Leah Wood. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Help The Hungry: Annual Peanut Butter Challenge Underway
October 14, 2020
The annual Peanut Butter Challenge is underway, coordinated by Escambia County Extension, to collect jars of peanut butter to be given to area food pantries this December.
Through November 25, you can donate unopened jars of peanut butter at several locations throughout Escambia County. Drop off boxes can be found at:
- UUF/IFAS Extension – 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment
- Escambia County Farm Bureau – 153 Highway 97, Molino
- Escambia County Public Safety – 6575 N. W St., Pensacola
- Gilmore Services – 21 E. Fairfield Drive, Pensacola
- Holy Spirit Church – 10650 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola
- Perdido Bay United Methodist Church – 13360 Innerarity Point Road, Pensacola
Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
October 12, 2020
Ransom Middle School has named Students of the Month for October. They are Alyssa Stefanko (pictured left) and Daniel Tourney. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
IMPACT 100 Awards Nearly $1.2 Million To 11 Community Groups
October 12, 2020
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, awarded nearly $1.2 million to 11 grant recipients announced on Sunday.
The nonprofit finalists will each receive a grant of $106,000 from IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area. They are:
ARTS & CULTURE
- Pensacola Little Theatre, Inc. - Project: A Stage for all Stages: Restoring the Little Theatre’s Big Rigging
- Pensacola Opera, Inc. - Project: IMPACT Opera: In Perfect Harmony
EDUCATION
- Every Child a Reader in Escambia, Inc. dba ECARE - Project: Get Our Children and Families Ready for Kindergarten
- Gulf Coast Kid’s House, Inc. - Project: Protecting Our Children During a Time of Uncertainty
ENVIRONMENT, RECREATION & PRESERVATION
- Keep Santa Rosa Beautiful, Inc. dba Panhandle Butterfly House & Nature Center -Project: Panhandle Butterfly House and Nature Center
- Veterans Memorial Park Foundation of Pensacola, Inc. - Project: Accommodating Veterans Memorial Park Events
FAMILY
- AMR at Pensacola, Inc. - Project: The Phoenix Project – Tiny Home Communities
- Feeding the Gulf Coast, Inc. - Project: Feeding the Florida Panhandle
- FoodRaising Friends, Inc. Project: FoodRaising Friends Foundational Food for Families
HEALTH & WELLNESS
- Ecomfort, Inc. - Project: Food as a Tool: Impacting lives in the Community Mentally, Physically and Spiritually
- Pensacola United Methodist Community Ministries, Inc. dba Bright Bridge Ministries - Project: Updated Kitchen, Uplifted Lives
“This year has been like none other, in terms of community need from the impact of COVID-19 and Hurricane Sally,” said Brigette Brooks, president of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area. “Thanks to support from our all-volunteer board including our technology team, the majority of our grant review processes this year were handled virtually to ensure our members stayed healthy and safe, and to ensure social distancing, while still serving our community that we love.”
With 1,166 members this year, IMPACT 100 was able to award $106,000 each to1 1 nonprofit organizations in our community for a total impact of $1,166,000. In the 17 years since its inception, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area has awarded 120 grants to 84 nonprofits totaling $12,830,000.
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Fall Tradition: Pumpkins Have Arrived At Cantonment Pumpkin Patch
October 12, 2020
It’s a sure sign of fall in Cantonment.
The pumpkins have arrived at the Allen Memorial United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch. The Molino Volunteer Fire Department, along with junior fighters, and volunteers from the Northview High School NJROTC help unload the pumpkin truck on Sunday.
Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are available under the big tent on Highway 29 near Neal Road from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 12-6 on Sundays.
The Allen Memorial United Methodist Men have sponsored the Pumpkin Patch since 1995.
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