Youth Begin Fair Livestock Projects
June 4, 2017
Over 30 youth weighed-in their steers Saturday to being their Pensacola Interstate Fair Project. Each will work over the next 140 days to prepare themselves and the animals for the show. The final weigh-in and show will take place of October 23 with the sale on October 26. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle School Announced Year End Honor Rolls
June 4, 2017
Ernest Ward Middle School has released the following year-end honor rolls:
6th Grade A Honor Roll
Erich Amerson
Leah Anderson
Ryan Andrews
Luke Bridges
Abbie Buford
Kaypra Casillas
Ethan Collier
Drake Driskell
Cross Goslee
Kayla Johnson
Emily Levins
Kennedy Long
Elianna Morales
Alyssa Moya
Kaden Odom
Cameron Partrick
McKenna Simmons
Jessica Stabler
Aubrey Stuckey
Abigail Weber
Clay Wilson
6th Grade A-B Honor Roll
Drew Albritton
Riley Blackwell
Leila Boutwell
Karson Brown
Na’khya Brown
Landon Chavers
Ryan Dove
Kameron Enfinger
Ja’kayla Evans
Caitlyn Gibson
Emma Gilmore
Chase Hampton
Gabriel Harigel
Johnnie Howell
Ruthie Huskey
Ryan Kahalley
Emily Lambeth
Megan McGhee
Chase Pugh
Torian Richardson
Arquavian Smith
Kole Stewart
John Michael Ward
Alexia Yeater
Blake Yoder
Loghan Zellers
7th Grade A Honor Roll
Anna Adams
John Bashore
Hunter Borelli
Sarah Sconiers
Mia Starns
7th Grade A-B Honor Roll
Lakyn Bodiford
Tereasia Burt
Shelby Cotita
Kaitlin Gafford
Payton Gilchrist
Jason Gurganus
Samantha Hammond
Jon Harigel
Sarah Hetrick
Grayson James
Ethan Kilburn
Jaden Lewis
Madelyn McAnally
Kenzy McLaney
Kinzey Powell
Makayla Ramsey
Mackenzie Sims
8th Grade A Honor Roll
Maggie Amerson
Savannah Doremus
Amber Gilman
Hannah Hughes
David Lamb
Meredith McGhee
Brayden Mickel
Libby Pugh
Emily Stabler
Summer Waters
Lane Wilson
8th Grade A-B Honor Roll
Larry Allie
Kenley Brown
Logan Bryan
Christian Bullington
Kayla Campbell
Sophia Cotita
Makayla Garrett
Shelby Godwin
Hailey Harigel
Rylee Huskey
Justin Kent
Maille Kilcrease
Heather Knowles
Bryce Korinchak
Abigail Levins
Mary Paige Nassar
Abigail Nelson
Taviana Parker
Ryan Pendleton
Kenna Redmond
Madelin Sheedy
Cody Thomas
Le’Ariel Thomas
Ariel Ward
Ben Ward
Autumn Williams
8th Grade Presidential Awards
Maggie Amerson
Logan Bryan
Kayla Campbell
Sophia Cotita
Savannah Doremus
Makayla Garrett
Amber Gilman
Shelby Godwin
Hailey Harigel
Hannah Hughes
Justin Kent
Maille Kilcrease
Heather Knowles
Bryce Korinchak
Kaley Lashley
Abigail Levins
Meredith McGhee
Nathaniel Mickel
Mary Paige Nassar
Abigail Nelson
Taviana Parker
Libby Pugh
Tyler Ray
Kenna Redmond
Emily Stabler
Cody Thomas
Ariel Ward
Benjamin Ward
Summer Waters
Autumn Williams
William Wilson
Barrineau Park Historical Society Presents Scholarships
June 3, 2017
The Barrineau Park Historical Society presented two scholarships Friday night. Jared Aliff received a $500 Louis Crabtree Senior Scholarship, and Deborah Rogers received a $1,000 Barrineau Park Historical Society Scholarship. Both are home schooled. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Valedictorian Reflects On High School And Value Of Community
June 2, 2017
Alyssa Borelli of Molino started last Saturday morning anxious for graduation, but a little sad that four years filled with lots of hard work and many laughs was coming to an end.
“I’m excited,” Alyssa quickly stated when asked the first thing that comes to mind when told she is Northview High School’s 2017 Valedictorian. “My parents deserve a huge thank you for being my biggest supporters throughout high school. My teachers and friends definitely deserve to be thanked as well.”
As the Executive Officer, or XO, of Northview’s NJROTC, the vice president of the Future Business Leaders of America, and actively involved in Beta Club, the Student Government Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the school advisory council, and several other organizations, Alyssa worked hard not only in her studies, but to be an active student too.
Alyssa plans to attend the University of West Florida where she will major in mathematics. She wants to minor in education and teach high school math after graduating college.
When reflecting on the community, Alyssa realizes just how valuable it can be.
“This community is really important to me. I’ve been able to make a lot of close friends and even people I’ve just met are really nice and easy to talk to.”
Alyssa even touched on why she chose the University of West Florida when discussing the importance of the community to her.
“When picking between UWF and UF,” she stated, “I chose UWF to stay close to my family and friends.”
Escambia County Take Stock In Children Graduates Celebrated
June 1, 2017
Take Stock in Children and the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships recently. The event honored 19 graduating seniors who received tuition scholarships and a laptop computer.
The 2017 Take Stock in Children graduates are:
- Escambia High: Juliana Cunningham:
- Escambia Virtual Academy: Myiesha Pitts;
- Northview High: Chase Olsen, Alston Wiggins;
- Pensacola High: Ronald Coro, Terrie Pointer, Darin Redick;
- Pine Forest High: Mariaestella Silva, Meghan Hermance, Quadell Evans;
- Tate High: Angeliyah Osuna;
- Washington High: Ebony House, Si’Miah Johnson, Deonna Lewis, Selena Williams, De’Aja Woods;
- West Florida High: Jervae Cannon, Taylor Lopes, Kaitlyn Negron.
Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income students to escape the cycle of poverty through education. Students receive college scholarships, caring volunteer mentors, college readiness skills, and hope for a better life. Students are selected through a need-based application process in middle school and comprehensive services continue through high school and include the students’ transition into college. Each student is matched with a volunteer mentor who meets with the student weekly at school.
Scholarships are funded through a unique public-private fundraising model in which local scholarship donations are matched by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation when scholarships are purchased each year. Laptops were donated through a program coordinated by Paul Snider and Ana DeCesare.
Pictured: Representative Clay Ingram, Quadell Evans, Si’Miah Johnson, Chase Olsen, Kaitlyn Negron, Alston Wiggins, Juliana Cunningham, Ron Coro, De’Aja Woods, Terrie Pointer, Deonna Lewis, Mariaestella Silva, Meghan Hermance, Angeliyah Osuna, Selena Williams, Taylor Lopes, Myiesha Pitts, Jervae Cannon, Darin Redick, Representative Frank White. Not pictured: Ebony House. Photo courtesy Rodney Cammauf Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Dedria’s Gift Presents Local Scholarship Awards
May 30, 2017
The charity Dedria’s Gift recently presented two scholarships to deserving Northview High School students.
Dustin Radcliffe will attend Pensacola State College to study music education. He plans to transfer to Troy University after two years.
Ta’Keyzha Johnson will attend Pensacola State College to study cosmetology. She hopes to go on from there to become an esthetician.
Dedria’s Gift honors the memory of Dedria Robinson who was killed in a 2005 automobile accident at age 11. The group annually provides school supplies for hundreds of children the Century area.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County 4-H Offers Summer Day Camp Programs
May 30, 2017
Escambia County 4-H is offering summer programs designed to give your child the opportunity to develop character, valuable life skills, make new friends and discover new interests. The day camps are open to youth ages 8 (as of Sept. 1, 2016) to 18, unless otherwise noted. Programs include:
Beginner Sewing Day Camp
June 13 and 15; 9 a.m.- 3.p.m.
Ages: 10+, Limit 15 Youth; $10
This beginners level camp will allow youth to become comfortable using a sewing machine. Youth can choose to make pillows or t-shirt tote bags.
Breakfast Day Camp
June 21-22; 9 a.m.- 3.p.m.
Ages: 10+, Limit 16 Youth; $10
This camp will allow youth the opportunity to learn about the process of how their breakfast food is made. Youth will learn about poultry agricultural production on day one. Day two will be all about the culinary arts, where youth will have the opportunity to cook omelets, pancakes, and much more!
Tailgate Day Camp
July 5-6; 9 a.m.- 3.p.m.
Ages: 11+, Limit 20 Youth; $10
This camp will allow youth the opportunity to learn about all aspects of meat, grilling, and food preparation. Youth will use a 14 inch charcoal grill to cook beef, pork, poultry, and seafood in an outdoor setting.
Intermediate Sewing Day Camp
July 18 and 20; 9 a.m.- 3.p.m.
Ages: 12+, Limit 15 Youth; $10
This intermediate level camp will allow youth to become proficient using a sewing machine. Youth will have the opportunity to make pillowcases, tote bags, and much more!
CSI Day Camp
July 17 9 a.m.- 3.p.m. or July 19; 9 a.m.- 3.p.m.
Ages: 11+, Limit 12 Youth per Day; $10
This camp will focus on crime scene investigation techniques, including using UV light, chromatography, fingerprint and handwriting ID, and much more. The same information will be presented both days.
Registration forms are available online at escambia.ifas.ufl.edu/4h/day-camps. Please note that space is limited and is offered on a first come, first served basis. Registration should be completed at least one week before the camp begins including payment of any fees. For more information, please contact Belinda Spann at (850) 475-5230 or bspann@ufl.edu.
Jim Allen Elementary Releases Latest Honor Roll
May 30, 2017
The following students were named to the final nine weeks honor roll at Jim Allen Elementary School:
First Grade, A Honor Roll
Christopher Williamsmcfarlain
Xiaoli Hardaway
Haylee Everett
Azaria James
Aidan Kelley
Jasalynn Kearbey
Kayden Salon
Giovonni Carter
Dakota Arnette
Richard Norton
LaRondez Travis
Kendra McDonald
Abbygail Hartzog
Alena White
Nancy Clay
Shelby Coleman
Kash Brown
Isabela Pomeroy
Jackson Sevcik
Ava McGlothren
Landon Hommerbocker
Harlom Poole
Jacob Drysdale
Kylie Wilder
Isabelle Smith
Braelyn Mills
Aeirynn Madden
Aurora Meriweather
Joseph Ladieu
William Mason
Dawson Miller
Leah List
Lilyana Cox
Beau Goff
Second Grade , A Honor Roll
Sarah Alsubaie
Austin Bradley
Gavin Bramblett
John Heath Brown
Bailey Burkette
Katie Byrd
Griffin Cook
Cruz Duncan
Amy Floyd
Juliet Greitzer
Laney Jackson
Makayla Johnson
Mckinna Johnson
Dievon Kelly
Presley Langreck
Neilah Lawson
Amarie Leavell
Mykamia Padgett
Jamarion Purifoy
Benjamin Robinson
Addyson Smallwood
Third Grade, A Honor Roll
Maryam Alsubaie
Riley Ard
Luke Battle
Philip Bell
Noah Carter
Maegan Coleman
Kaleigh Deese
Emily Dunlap
Addison Everette
Eli Forehand
Christopher Gonzalez
Marabelle Hamilton
Kori Hayes
Bryce Morris
Madison Payne
Dominic Picheo
Anna Self
Fourth Grade, A Honor Roll
Leslee Brooks
Dustin Burdette
Savannah Carter
Harlie Davidson
Kodi Farias
Gage Geuder
Jaida Goodyear
Kayla Jarman
Desmond Johnson-Tucker
Hailey Locke
Jillian Ranes
Hannah Teague
Fifth Grade, A Honor Roll
Olivia Alsubaie
Abigail Arnette
Kate Balagbagan
Olivia Boyington
Emily Cody
Maverick Cole
Damian Cullen
Courtney Ellsworth
Ja’Shaun Hampton
Grayson Jackson
Robert McClammy
Aidan McLellan
Audrey Rudd
Xavia Sampson
Kennedy Sevcik
Jack Wallace
First Grade, A/B Honor Roll
Bryson Adams
Kurtis Bailey
Tysen Banks
Garrick Brown
Hailyn Capps
Jordan Everett
Gracen Godwin
Karson Goff
Jayden Grandison
Kyndalin Hurley
Ethan Jordan
Baylynn Judson
Charles Lichardello
Jayden Lites
MaKaylee McGee
Ryleigh Palmer
Hannah Price
Payton Rose
Braden Ruiz
Lewis Trawick
Eli Vickers
Bree Wiggins
Jessie Wilder
Zachary Wimberly
Raegan Wright
Second Grade, A/B Honor Roll
Gracie Brown
Nicholas Brown
Colt Castleman
Clifton Day
Sarena Dick
Dylon Dirks
Link Dotson
Kaylee Fleming
Brayden Fraser
Kaylee George
Caden Givens
Kayson Godwin
Layla Gray
Cameron Harmer
Cole Harris
Michael Helms
Taveion Hill
Jayden Knight
Eli Langreck
Nevaeh Lichardello
Reagan Mandabach
Carmen McCall
Ayden McCraney
Alexander McGowan
Kavon McRoy
Jaysson Mobley
Gibson Miguel Moize
Ryan Neal
Meckenzie Pasquarella
Isaac Perdue
Natalee Sherouse
Landen Smith
Kherington Stroder
Taylor Winslow
Aiden Wood
Third Grade, A/B Honor Roll
Raevyn Aldridge
Steven Anza
John Barnett
Aiden Bramblett
Edwin Ciesla
Cheyenne Dimmick
Kayla Draime
Derrick Fields
Malachi Hale
Kylee Harigel
Peyton Hartzog
Parker Hassell
Sylvester Holley
Nikolaus Huber
Coy Jenkins
La’reginald Jenkins
Macy Jensen
Joyce Leslie
Trace Madden
Madison McGee
Bryton McLellan
Carmen Meincke
Brianna Menard
Landen Mills
Tristan Pack
Riley Rudd
Moiria Rutherford
Jackson Schrock
Katelyn Sherouse
Gavin Steadham
Brionna Steiner
Caylee Toussaint
Pandora Tucker
Gavin Vanlandingham
Aubree Vincent
Kaitlin Waggoner
Anthony White
Veronica Williamsmcfarlain
Clotee Williamson
Fourth Grade, A/B Honor Roll
Tyler Campbell
Skyler Dunlavy
Alyssa Elliott
Faith Etheridge
Gianna Garcia
Laney Hardy
James Huff
Austin King
Hannah Larrabee
Jackson Mabry
Xander Manoso
Boston Mayo
Alora McGowan
Ceth Morris
Jarred Noel
Kierra Odom
Nashiya Odom
Serenity Olson
Camiya Qualls
Laiana Qualls
Khamara Salter
Devin Smith
Kassiah Smith
Madison Smotherman
Kyleigh Soto
Shayne Steiner
Sydney Stewart
Kara Wine
Fifth Grade, A/B Honor Roll
Aiden Battle
Aiden Bedsole
Cheyenne Bradley
Gabriel Bradshaw
Gage Brooks
Ellis Brown
Olivia Busch
Ryan Ciesla
Sunalei Dotson
Cali Duncan
Landon Forehand
Randall Geoghagan
Emily George
Kylea Gibbs
Haley Givens
Justin Hart
Conner Hassell
Braedan Jacobs
Dayton Jones
Albert Knapp
Ethan Lathem
Hannah Leggett
Iyonna McCants
Madison McMains
Emmaley McNeill
Elizabeth McVay
Alex Menard
Richard Morris
Joshua Murph
Tianna Parlin
Nicholas Roycroft
Alexander Schoppmann
Devon Sherbrook
Shamiah Simmons
Ashlyn Tidwell
Karla Valdez
Hayden Wallace
North Escambia Memorials Honor Those That Served
May 29, 2017
People across North Escambia and the country paused Monday to remember the brave men and women that have served our country as we celebrated Memorial Day.
In North Escambia, there are several memorials that honor those that have served in the military:
Walnut Hill Veterans Wall of Honor
The largest such memorial in the North Escambia area, the Veteran’s Honor Wall has stood in front of the Walnut Hill Community Center since its dedication in 2003. There are nearly 300 names on the wall, including names of just over a dozen soldiers killed in action. The wall honors those from the Walnut Hill area that have served in the nation’s military.
The Walnut Hill Ruritan Club began planning the wall in late 2001, and they decided that it would be a community project at no cost to the veterans listed.
Billy R. Ward began to engrave the names with an antique machine the club purchased off the internet, and there were 220 names on the wall when it was dedicated in 2003. He spent a lot of time on the project, even visiting the Wall South Memorial in Pensacola to get an idea what size the letters on the plaques should be.
On the Walnut Hill Veteran’s Honor Wall, everyone is equal. It was decided that no service rank would be include on the name plaques, just the branch and years of service.
It is estimated that about one-fourth of the veterans listed on the wall are now deceased.
The Walnut Hill Veteran’s Wall is located in front of the community center at 7850 Highway 97.
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LCpl Travis M. Nelson Park
The LCpl Travis M. Nelson Park was dedicated in Bratt on November 8, 2011, in honor of the local Marine killed in action in August 2011 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. It was just two weeks after his 19th birthday and only about a month after he arrived in Afghanistan.
The park features a memorial in Nelson’s honor. It is located on West Highway 4, just west of Northview High School.
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Atmore Veterans Memorial
The Veterans Memorial in Atmore stands proudly on the lawn of the Atmore City Hall to pay tribute to those have served from around Atmore and North Escambia. Names of the fallen are on the spire, while commemorative bricks around the base of the spire name those that have served in the military past and present.
Those honored on the bricks date back to the Revolutionary War with a brick with the name of Benjamin Sasser, 1755-1840. His relative, Federick Sasser, 1794-1846, is also honored for his service in the War of 1812.
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Barrineau Park Wall of Honor
The Wall of Honor inside the Barrineau Park Community Center honors scores of area residents that have served in the military. The wall was a project of the Barrineau Park Historical Society. (Pictured above.)
Century Veterans Wall of Honor
About four dozen of those that served from the Century area are honored on the Century Veterans Wall of Honor at Century’s Roadside Park on Highway 29. The memorial was dedicated on July 4, 2008. (Pictured below.)
The Century Veterans Wall of Honor is located in the Nadine McCaw Park at the corner of North Century Boulevard (Highway 29) and Hecker Road.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
UF/IFAS: How To Freeze Strawberries
May 28, 2017
from UF/IFAS University of Florida