Pine Meadow Elementary Carnival, Basket Auction Is Saturday
October 13, 2017
The annual Pine Meadow Elementary School Carnival will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the school, 10001 Omar Avenue. Pictured are just few of the baskets available in the basket auction. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Kids Learn Sun Safety From UWF Nursing Students
October 12, 2017
Students at Bratt Elementary School recently learned about sun healthy behaviors.
Bratt was one of four schools in Escambia County selected to be part of the University of West Florida Usha Kundu, MD College of Health’s Ago Shield initiative.
Argo Shield’s goad is to provide proactive sun safety education on proper skin protection from the sun and increase awareness among K-8 children on how to Shield the Skin You’re In.
Fifty nursing school students and faculty from UWF taught sun safety and healthy behaviors to students in grades K-5. Each child took home an Argo Shield tote bag that included a sunscreen sample and an education magnet for home.
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Smokey Bear, Forest Service Teach Fire Safety At Molino Library Story Time
October 12, 2017
Smokey Bear and the Florida Forest Service visited Story Time at the Molino Branch Library on Wednesday. They taught the children the importance of forest fire prevention. Preschool story time is held every Wednesday at 10:30 at the Molino Branch Library. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cat Country 98.7 Named CMA Station Of The Year
October 11, 2017
Pensacola’s locally-owned country radio station, CatCountry 98.7, has been named 2017 Radio Station of the Year by the Country Music Association (CMA).
Keith Urban called morning show hosts Brent and Candy to announce the win Tuesday. This is the first time Cat Country 98.7 has won the coveted CMA Station of the Year award.
CatCountry 98.7 personalities Brent and Candy were also nominated by the CMA for the 2017 Radio Personalities of the Year for The Cat Pak Morning Show. Brent & Candy’s CatPak Morning Show is “Live & Local” 5-10 a.m. Monday-Friday on CatCountry 98.7 and on www.CatCountry987.com.
The CMA Awards will air on WEAR ABC 3 on November at 7 p.m. Brent and Candy will be broadcasting live from Nashville in the days leading up to the awards show.
“This incredible honor and recognition from the Country Music Association is a direct reflection on our community. Every part of our submission to the CMA has something to do with you. CatCountry 98.7 is so proud to be locally owned and operated by Dave and Mary Hoxeng. It is our privilege to serve in times of need and times of joy. You are our family and to be recognized as such on a national level is a great and heartfelt honor,” Brent Lane.
Bratt Elementary Students Learn About Fire Safety
October 9, 2017
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue presented a fire safety program Friday at Bratt Elementary School.
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Bonus Gallery: Northview And Jay Bands And Cheerleaders
October 7, 2017
The Northview Chiefs visited the Jay Royals Friday night.
For a photo gallery featuring the Northview and Jay bands and cheerleaders, click here.
For a photo game action story and photo gallery, click here.
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Graffiti Bridge Painted For National 4-H Week
October 6, 2017
The Cool Clovers 4-H Club in Escambia County painted the “graffiti bridge” Thursday to mark National 4-H week. The Escambia County Commission recently proclaimed October 1-7 as National 4-H Week in Escambia County. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Royals Name Homecoming Court
October 5, 2017
Members of the Jay High School Homecoming Court have been named. They are (L-R) Emily Brown, junior; Makenna Locklin, freshman; Kameryn Lewis, senior; Kolby Bray, senior; Autumn Ates, senior; Briannah Lowe, senior; and Lydia Bell, sophomore. Jay will celebrate Homecoming Week October 16-20, with the Royals hosting J.U. Blacksher (Uriah, AL) on the 20th. Prior to homecoming, Jay will host the Northview Chiefs this Friday night and have an open night on October 13. Courtesy photo for NorthEcambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview NJROTC Annual Inspection Held (With Photo Gallery)
October 5, 2017
Northview High School’s NJROTC Annual Inspection was held Wednesday at the school, with cadets undergoing face to face scrutiny with a Navy captain.
Cap. Mark Goto, Commanding Officer, Navy Medicine Operational Training Center, NAS Pensacola, conducted the inspection. The day’s events began with a personnel inspection, drill demonstration and a pass-in-review in the school gym. The commander also conducted a financial record review, briefings, administrative inspections, supply inspections and more.
One by one, Capt. Goto went face to face with each cadet, asking them questions about their NJROTC experience and conducting a complete inspection of their uniform.
“I want you to think big dream, set big goals, and decide today where you want to take that journey,” Goto told the cadets.
“Make this world…a better place,” he said.
Northview’s NJROTC is led by Company Commander Cadet LCDR Oscar Rodriguez and Executive Officer Cadet Lt. Wyatt Morris.
For a photo gallery from the inspection, click here.
Several cadets were promoted during Wednesday’s review:
Exemplary Personal Appearance award/ribbon:
Cadet Rebekah Amerson
Cadet Haley Black
Cadet Destiny Braddock
Cadet Keaton Brown
Cadet Lance McLaughin
Cadet Andria Odom
Cadet Maxwell Odom
Cadet Kyle Sconiers
Cadet Ryan Sconiers
Cadet Joshua Wilson
The following cadets were recognized for their “Superior Performance” in the unit. They were given a command coin by Capt. Goto.
Cadet Oscar Rodriguez
Cadet Hayley Ward
Cadet Ryan Sconiers
Cadet Maggie Lane
Cadet Keaton Brown
Cadet David Lamb
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Ransom Seventh Graders Vote On Their Favorite Things
October 5, 2017
Seventh grade students at Ransom Middle School voted on their “My Favorite Things” on Wednesday.
The 463 students cast their ballots on real voting machines provided by the office of Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford, providing them an opportunity to learn about the voting process.
Winners of the Ransom Middle School seventh grade vote on “My Favorite Things” were:
Automaker – Chevrolet
College – Alabama
Fast Food – Chick-Fil-A
President – Donald Trump
Music – Hip Hop
Sport – Football
School Subject – P.E.
(Complete results are at the bottom of this page.)
Pictured: Seventh grade students at Ransom Middle School cast their vote for “My Favorite Things”. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
