Local Elementary Students Shine At Sunshine Math Competition
May 16, 2017
Over 640 students participated in this year’s Sunshine Math Competition recently at Washington High school. Those 640 students were from 28 schools and were on 54 third grade teams, 53 4th grade teams and 52 fifth grade teams.
“This was the largest Sunshine Math competition yet in Escambia County,” said Tammy Barton, ECSD Math Specialist. “We had so many compete that we had to hold the third grade awards in the auditorium and the students and their families filled the house. Then, the awards for the fourth and fifth grade teams filled the gym.”
Individual winners took home a trophy and members of the team that placed took home medals. All of the participants received certificates to mark the day.
Individual Competition Winners and team members
3rd grade
- 1st place: Kaleigh Deese—Jim Allen Elementary
- 2nd place: Ayden Crabtree—Molino Park Elementary
- 3rd place: Emily Dunlap—Jim Allen Elementary
4th grade
- 1st place: Beatrice Bunnell—McArthur Elementary
- 2nd place: Ally Richardson—Bratt Elementary
- 3rd place: Bailee Luciano—McArthur Elementary
5th Grade
- 1st place: Bentley Van Pelt—Bratt Elementary
- 2nd place: Emmalee Bordelon—A.K. Suter Elementary
- 3rd place: John Thomas Tracy—A.K. Suter Elementary
Team Competition Winners
3rd Grade
- 1st Place: Molino Park Elementary Team 2
- Alyssa Brooks, Ayden Crabtree, Austin Jackson, Mary Oliver
- 2nd Place: N.B. Cook Elementary Team 2
- Brenden Boyer, Ray Duong, Caleb Sampson, Brody Turner
- 3rd Place: Scenic Heights Elementary Team 2
- Christopher Tompkins, Mylo Cox, Faiza Chowhury, Benjamin Riley
4th Grade
- 1st Place: Scenic Heights Elementary Team 1
- Zachary Loftus, Freyja Van Hoose, Kevin Jones, Abby Urnowey
- 2nd Place: McArthur Elementary Team 2
- Beatrice Bunnell, Bailee Luciano, Heidi Lynn, Megan Nolan
- 3rd Place: Cordova Park Elementary Team 2
- Wyatt Hart, Brooks Lurton, Zachary Peterson, Lucy Adams Stevenson
5th Grade
- 1st Place: Scenic Heights Elementary Team 1
- Finlee Jenkins, Makayla Johnson, Justin Casler, Coby Lin
- 2nd Place: Cordova Park Elementary Team 2
- Tony Lipnicky, William Flores, William Westerheim, Connor Kane
- 3rd Place: A.K. Suter Elementary Team 2
- John Thomas Tracy, Londynn Amos-Roberts, Madelyn Vowell, Terry Brooks
Above: Bratt Elementary team members.
Above: First place individual fifth grade winner Bentley Van Pelt from Bratt Elementary.
Above : Second place fourth grade individual winner Ally Richardson from Bratt Elementary.
Above: Molino Park team members.
Pictured above: Molino Park Elementary school winners.
Above: Jim Allen team members.
Above: Jim Allen Elementary individual award winners Kaleigh Deese. first place third grade individual, and Emily Dunlap, 3rd place third grade individual.
Above: Jim Allen Elementary team members.
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Ernest Ward Names Students Of The Month
May 15, 2017
Ernest Ward Middle School recently announced Students of the Month for March. They are Makayla Garrett, eighth grade; Taylor McMinn, seventh grade; and John Michael Ward, sixth grade. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Park Holds Muffins For Moms
May 14, 2017
Molino Park Elementary School recently held a “Muffins for Mom” event Friday, giving students a chance to treat mom to a muffin and a special time at school.
Submitted photos by James Summerlin for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia 4-H Council Provides Ronald McDonald House Breakfast
May 14, 2017
The Escambia County 4-H County Council officer team got an early start Saturday morning. They cooked breakfast for the families of the Ronald McDonald House. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview FFA Holds Annual Banquet (With Photo Gallery)
May 13, 2017
The Northview High School FFA held their annual banquet Friday night.
The event included a somber retirement ceremony for three of the chapter’s graduating senior officers as they slowly removed their signature FFA blue jackets for the last time.
The night also included many awards for Northview FFA members and supporters. The Northview High School FFA has been continuously honored as a top chapter in Florida and the nation.
Awards and honors presented included:
Glynn Key Ruritan Scholarship – Mitchell Singleton
Jamie Hall Memorial Scholarship – Mitchell Singleton
Northview FFA Alumni Scholarship — Brandon Korinchak, Mitchell Singleton
Agriscience FFA Honor Cords – Brandon Korinchak, Mitchell Singleton
Retiring Officers
Mitchell Singleton
Brandon Korinchak
Tabitha Chavers
Honorary Members
Mr. Charles and Ruth Chavers
Courtney Solari
Eddie and Barbara Korinchak
Steven Barry
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary 5th Graders ‘On Trial’
May 13, 2017
Fifth grade students from Byrneville Elementary School had the opportunity to visit the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center on Friday to learn about the judicial process.
They were able to meet with Judge Scott Duncan and see how trials work, learn the differences between criminal and civil and more. They also had the chance to see holding cells, a visiting judge’s chambers, meet with court reporters and learn how they type so fast and view the surveillance cameras.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Inspirational Student Hero Awards Presented
May 11, 2017
Cox Communications recently its annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards at the University of West Florida Conference Center.
Cox recognized 46 students from Escambia County who have overcome extreme challenges in life to serve as an inspiration to their teachers, administrators and fellow students.
The students were chosen by a committee of leaders at their school. During the event, Cox presented the students with an engraved medal and certificates of honor.
This year’s award recipients were:
Bellview Elementary — Dwight Norris
Bellview Middle — Micha Wright
Beulah Elementary — Donnell Snowden
Blue Angels Elementary — Gavin Nielson
Bratt Elementary — Ryleigh Barnes
Brentwood Elementary — Ayriana Parker
Brown Barge Middle — Lindsey Wilbur
Byrneville Elementary — Leif Waters
Cordova Park Elementary — Mason Hausfeld
Ensley Elementary — Shamira Young
Ernest Ward Middle — David Lamb
Escambia Charter — Nira James
Escambia High — Arianna Moore
Ferry Pass Elementary — Jordan Luckie
Ferry Pass Middle — Zack Causey
Global Learning Academy — Kaleb Hart
Hellen Caro Elementary — Meadow Edgar
Holm Elementary — D’Maya Lewis
Jim Allen Elementary — Gage Brooks
Jim Bailey Middle — Daichi Greene
Lincoln Park Elementary — Rashan Bolar
Lipscomb Elementary — Emma Markham
Longleaf Elementary — Sariya Lewis
McArthur Elementary — Tyquan Montgomery
Molino Park Elementary — Ella Kizer
Montclair Elementary — Nicholai Gragg
Myrtle Grove Elementary — Dayton Gregory
N.B. Cook Elementary — Ge’Khiya Brown
Navy Point Elementary — Brianna Fogleman
Northview High — Daysha Kite
O.J. Semms Elementary — Chloe Jones
Oakcrest Elementary — Angel Spears
Pensacola High — Joseph Gort
Pine Forest High — Brooke Kaderly
Pine Meadow Elementary — Caleb Greene
Pleasant Grove Elementary — Sarah Pittman
Ransom Middle — Dawson Guy
Sherwood Elementary — Ethan Powell
Tate High — Zach Fontenot
Warrington Elementary — Zachary Pavkovich
Warrington Middle — Jania Ward
Weis Elementary — Jeremiah Danzot
West Florida High — Belinda Senabre
West Pensacola — Colin Gallagher
Woodham Middle — Kendal Kicklighter
Workman Middle — Bryson Brown
Mira Awards Honor Escambia’s Most Creative High School Seniors
May 10, 2017
Almost 70 of Escambia County’s most creative high school seniors were honored recently during the 2017 Mira Creative Arts Awards Banquet at New World Landing.
Mira Creative Arts Awards recipients were nominated for the award by their high school teachers and received commemorative engraved medallions.
Recipients of the 2016 Mira Creative Arts Award were:
Honorees are listed below under a photo from each school, scroll down, click to enlarge.
NORTHVIEW HIGH
Natalie Barrow, Visual Arts
Alyssa Bell, Creative Writing
Zachary Sheldon, Photography
Mitchell Singleton, Public Speaking
Brianna M. Smith, Visual Performing Arts
David Weber, Instrumental Music
Hadley M. Woodfin, Graphic Arts
TATE HIGH
Haleigh Allen, Orchestra
Alexis Farsolas, Visual Arts
Riley Figueroa, Visual Arts
Taylor Sue Hagle, Debate
Brennan Infinger, Instrumental Music
Carmen McCrackin, Yearbook
Mallory Drew Nelson, Theatre
Evon’ Parsons, Theatre & TV Production
Madison Philley, Instrumental Music
Morgan Pope, Chorus
WEST FLORIDA HIGH
Ian Riley Abercrombie, Journalism – Graphic Design
Savanna Louise Calhoun, Multimedia- Graphic Design & Photo
Lauryn Marie Crisson, Visual Arts
Alexandria Noel Eddins, Theatre – Acting
Devan Maddax, Orchestra – Excellence in Violin
Hannah Elizabeth Matthews, Multimedia – Directing & Producing
Nakiya McConnico, Band
Erinn Kinsey Sherlock, Visual Arts
Destini Spears, Band
David Adam Williams, Jounalistic Writing
ESCAMBIA HIGH
Athena Bruner, Visual Arts – Drawing
Brittany Comer, Band
Arianne Foster, Visual Arts – Drawing
Faith Lanuzo, Orchestra
Karly Lowes, Drama
Hailey Orbik, Band
Athina Pressley, Dance
Isaac Richardson, Media Production
Briana Webb, Orchestra
Na’im Wright, Colorguard
PENSACOLA HIGH
Dennis Davis, Drama
TaDarius Hall, Drama
Noah Jeffery, Band – Instrumental Music
Audrey Mahon, Visual Arts
Madison Michles, Drama
My Phan, Visual Arts
Justin Polk, Drama
Hiba Sukhera, Journalism
LaVencia Walker, Band - Percussion
Justin Zhang, Instrumental Music
PINE FOREST HIGH
Kaitlin Broadnax, Business Trades
Troy Davis, 2D Studio Art
Allan Fink, Band
Emily Hobbs, Yearbook
My’asia Holmes, Design Services
Taylor Irwin, Band
Janus Johnson, Culinary Arts
Kevin Le, Construction Trades
Adaryll LeGrant, Chorus
Jalen Williams, TV Production
WASHINGTON HIGH
Tyler Bonner, Band
Victoria Caton, Visual Arts
Afton Fagan, Vocal Music
Natalie Imperial, Vocal Music
Maximilian Levesque, Orchestra
Samaria McRae, Band
Katelyn Smith, Theatre & Vocal Music
Emily Spears, Theatre
Amanda Teed, Vocal Music
Jordan Weddington, Visual Arts & Vocal Music
In 1987, a group of teachers at J. M. Tate High School created the Mira Awards to recognize talented and creative students in the arts and sciences. The following year, the committee approached the Foundation to bring the awards under its umbrella and to initiate county-wide student participation each year in the areas of writing, performing and visual arts, and other creative disciplines. The term “Mira” is Latin for the name of the brightest star in the constellation Cetus.
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Bennett Named Tate FFA Alumni Rodeo Queen
May 9, 2017
The Tate High School FFA Alumni Association recently named Jordyn Bennett (pictured right) as 2017 J.M. Tate FFA Alumni Rodeo Queen. Ashley Henderson (left) was named first runner up. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pen Wheels Disabled Fishing Rodeo Held In Walnut Hill
May 8, 2017
The 43rd annual Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo was held Saturday in Walnut Hill.
Over the history of the fishing rodeo, it has been held at locations ranging from Ft. Pickens to the Three Mile Bridge in Pensacola. Since 2001, it has been held at Jantz’s Catfish Pond on South Highway 99, just off Highway 97.
Dozens of volunteers stood ready Saturday to help the disabled. They baited hooks, tossed a line and offered words of friendly encouragement, while dozens of disabled people were registered in Saturday’s fishing rodeo. They were from around the area, including Pensacola and Century.
The Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo is provided to the disabled for free as a project of the Pensacola Fiesta of Five Flags organization.
Pictured: The Pen Wheel Fishing Rodeo for the disabled Saturday in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
