New Daycare Opens In Century
May 30, 2015
An open house and ribbon cutting was held Friday afternoon for the Abundant Life Children of Hope Center, a new daycare, in Century. The project is actually in the running for the $25,000 Century Business Challenge but is already a reality, regardless of the contest outcome to be announced next month.
In December, the Century Business Challenge was announced by Quint and Rishy Studer, with $25,000 and a possible location in the Century Business Center. The church has applied for the challenge, but decided to go ahead and open the Abundant Life Children of Hope Center on June 1. The daycare will begin with space for 29 children from 6 weeks old to Pre-K…allowing their mothers, or fathers, the chance to go to work or school.
“I saw the need for Century, director Heather Smith said. “We see the need. We want to be a blessing to the community.”
A recent economic development plan created by the University of West Florida Haas Center identified the need for a daycare in Century.
“A daycare is something that Century really needed,” Mayor Freddie McCall said. “I’m really glad to see them opening; this will allow people to be able to get jobs.”
Open enrollment is underway now. Applications can be picked up from the church on North Century Boulevard Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Daycare hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (850) 256-5227. The daycare will officially open Monday with space for 29 children from 6-weeks old to Pre-K.
Pictured: The grand opening of the Abundant Life Children of Hope Center daycare in Century late Friday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Saying Goodbye: Eighth Grade Walk At Ernest Ward Middle
May 30, 2015
The first eighth grade class to attend the newly rebuilt Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill ended their middle school careers Friday with smiles, shouts and tears. The students, many headed to different high schools next fall, said goodbye to friends, teachers and middle school during the traditional “Eighth Grade Walk” on the last day of school.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia County High Seniors Graduate With Over $1 Million In Scholarships
May 30, 2015
The Escambia County High School Class of 2015 graduated Friday evening in Atmore. Class members collectively earned over $1 million in scholarships. Submitted photos by Alisa Hart for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High Names Top Graduates, Presents Senior Awards
May 29, 2015
Tate High School has named their top graduates and presented senior awards Thursday night for the Class of 2015.
Hannah Erin Philips was named valedictorian with a final GPA of 5.075. This year, she was president of the National Honor Society, the Mu Alpha Theta secretary, and the Science Honor Society treasurer. She is an active member of the Marcus Pointe Baptist youth group and has participated in several missionary trips. Hannah is a National Merit Finalist and has received a full ride scholarship to Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. She plans to major in biomedical science and will pursue a career in dentistry.
Sarah Ashley Colburn was name salutatorian with a final GPA of 4.9765. She was the Rho Kappa president, National Science Honor Society president, the National Honor Society secretary, and the Mu Alpha Theta treasurer. She is a four year varsity tennis player, and was the district runner up her junior year. She also is a four-year volunteer at Scenic Heights Elementary. She will attend the University of Florida and study chemical engineering.
Notable awards presented to the Tate High Class of 2015 Thursday night included:
Scholarships Awarded
- Fortis Institute
- Pensacola State College
- University of West Florida
- Troy University
- University of Southern Mississippi
- Auburn University
- University of Alabama
National Merit Finalist – Hannah Philips
National Merit Commended Scholar – Paxton Metcalf
Community Scholarships
- Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis, & Overholtz Champions of Justice $1000 Scholarhsip – Jenna Loomis
- First United Methodist Church of Pensacola Scholarship – Chad Ratliff
- Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union Scholarship – Steven Jennings
- Pensacola Civitan Club Citizenship Scholarship – Arah Hans Majors & Ethan Millet
- Poarch Band of Creek Indians Scholarship (Full tuition) – Sayra Mauldin
- Take Stock in Children Program Scholarship – Alex Richards & Hangnga Suon
- John E. Frenkel, Sr. Educational $1,000 Grant – Tristan Fromm & Carissa Carroll
Local Donors & Memorial Scholarships
- GRIT $1,000 Scholarship Sponsored by Jeff & Tammy Barnhill – James Wright
- The Bob Hemme Scholarship Sponsored by the PSRA – Jennifer Clyde
- The Michele W. Hill Foundation Scholarship – Jacob Howard
- Chris Williams $1000 History Memorial Scholarship – Emily Washler
- The Dillon Roberson Aggie Hero Award $500 Sponsored by Cantonment Grocery Advantage – Carissa Carroll
- The Michael D. Varner Memorial Science Scholarship $1000 – Jamie Hendren
The Top Ten Percent of the Tate High School Class of 2015 is as follows:
- Hannah Erin Philips – Valedictorian
- Sarah Ashley Colburn – Salutatorian
- Emily Rose Washler
- Chandler Weathers Cotton
- Taylor Arden Ertel
- Kayla Jaymes Dixon
- Hannah Bethany Hargett
- Brandon Lee Launstein
- Jamie Leigh Hendren
- Casey Ann McCrackin
- Paxton Murray Metcalf
- Marissa Sue Jackson
- Jacob Colin Howard
- Natalie Lauren Wright
- Alexis Kay Dixon
- Sarah Elizabeth Baxter
- Elizabeth Joan Werdann
- Emily Ann McAfee
- Taylor McKenzie Wynn
- Jonathan David Compton
- James Mercado Craft
- Gaylyn April Workman
- Elyse Kelalani Locke
- Jacob E. Richards
- Myranda Sue Kervin
- Justin Thomas Baker
- Valerie Louise Kennedy
- Steffany Louise Brown
- Julie Ann Menah
- Lauren Taylor Brennan
- Carolyn Maria Pearce
- Jenna Naveen Loomis
- Shakira Luqua Phillips
- Kristin Lea Wheeler
- Sarah Marie Rowzee
- Kathryn Lorraine Howard
- Sarah Marie Howard
- Marie Nicole McElveen
- Asia Rae McLeod
- Relashia Sharde’ Nicholson
- Nicholas Andrew Krostag
- Victoria Lynn VanScyoc
Northview High Names 2015 Honors Graduates
May 29, 2015
Northview High School named their honors graduates during Thursday night’s 2015 Senior Awards Night.
Valedictorian of the Class of 2015 is Kyndall Lauren Hall, and salutatorian is Samantha Elizabeth Sharpless. A total of 29 students were named honors graduates with a final GPA of 3.5 or above.
The Northview High School Class of 2015 graduates at 4 p.m. Saturday in the school gym.
(Scroll down to see all honors graduate photos and names)
Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA and above) are:
1. Kyndall Lauren Hall -Valedictorian
2. Samantha Elizabeth Sharpless – Salutatorian
3. Matthew Ryan Chavers
4. Mallory Mason Ryan
5. Tristan Taylor Brown
6. Julie Beth Hester
7. Jessica Leigh McCullough
8. Megan Paige Bryan
9. Austin Blake Cunningham
10. Aaron Thomas McDonald
11. Tristan Hunter Portwood
12. Kendal Brooke Cobb
13. Desiree Nicole Elliard
14. Kristen Renae Byrd
Magna Cum Laude graduates (3.85 or higher) are:
15. Kelton Joe Wooten
16. Charmayne Mishanna Fountain
17. Joshua Joseph Borelli
18. Kamryn Denise Brock
19. Hannah Elizabeth Gibson
Cum Laude (3.5 and above) graduates are:
20. Shania Lynn Ward
21. Penny Nicole Banda
22. Adriann Dawn Lee
23. Jaylen Malik Parker
24. Morgan Maxine Ward
25. Rachel Caroline Sepulveda
26. Rickey Heath Smith
27. E’layzha Rikiah Bates
28. Madison Ma’clay McGhee
29. Holly Merlice Cofield
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Presents Grade 3-4 Awards
May 28, 2015
Bratt Elementary School presented the following awards Wednesday to students in the third and fourth grades:
Honor Roll A’s & B’s:
- Rabekah Abbott
- Luke Bridges
- Abbie Buford
- Kadence Clavert
- Chloe Criswell
- Gage Eicher
- Scotty Elliott
- Ja’Kayla Evans
- David Gilley
- Philip Gilman
- Berklee Hall
- Summer Harrell
- Trent Knighten
- Gage Lambert
- Kennedy Long
- Sarah Long
- Braeden McGhee
- Megan McGhee
- Landon Mooney
- Jaquez Moorer
- Elianna Morales
- Alexis Moya
- Angel Schoonover
- Carter Sigafoose
- Jacob Spence
- Emily Stilwell
- David Stokes
- Raycer Watson
Academic Achievement Award:
- Raegan Abbott
- Erich Amerson
- Haydn Baker
- Carsyn Dortch
- Mayson Edwards
- Zykuria Fountain
- Caitlyn Gibson
- Emma Gilmore
- Ava Gurganus
- Leah Hetrick
- Allyson Jones
- Alyssa Moya
- Bentley Van Pelt
- McKenna Simmons
- Kole Stewart
- Aubrey Stuckey
- Clay Wilson
Progress Award:
- Sophia Bailey
- Leah Berry
- Kyra Bryan
- Abbie Buford
- Macie Buford
- Kadence Burklund
- Chloe Criswell
- Raleigh Gibson
- Brooklyn Lambert
- Anija McNeir
- Ethan Pickern
- Allison Rogalski
- Vivyan Smith
- Patience Washington
Outstanding Attendance:
- Rabekah Abbott
- Raegan Abbott
- Drew Albritton
- Elijah Amerson
- Sara Amerson
- Riley Blackwell
- Anastasia Bryan
- Dixie Carter
- Mayson Edwards
- Scotty Elliott
- Tatyanna Findley
- Philip Gilman
- Tony Hall
- Tatum Hasting
- Jikeir Hudson
- Trent Knighten
- Gage Lambert
- Sarah Long
- Blake Macks
- Jaquez Moorer
- Alexis Moya
- Bryson Sanders
- Tyondray Sanders
- Anna Spence
- Jacob Spence
- Emily Stilwell
- David Stokes
- Aubrey Stuckey
- Raycer Watson
- T’ahna Wesley
Perfect Attendance:
- Adam Adams
- Kyle Blanton
- Alyssa Moya
Outstanding Citizenship Award:
- Raegan Abbott
- Luke Bridges
- Zykuria Fountain
- Caitlyn Gibson
- Emma Gilmore
- Burklee Hall
- Leah Hetrick
- Elianna Morales
- Bentley Van Pelt
- McKenna Simmons
- Aubrey Stuckey
- Clay Wilson
P.E.Award:
- Erich Amerson
- Sophia Bailey
- Carson Dortch
- Ji’Keir Hudson
- Trent Knighten
- Elianna Morales
- Bentley Van Pelt
- Clay Wilson
- Leont’e Wright
Music Award:
- J.D. Boyington
- Chloe Criswell
- Samuel Dettling
- Jaquez Moorer
- Elianna Morales
- Dakota Peebles
- William Plato
- Carter Sigafoose
Art Award:
- Sophia Bailey
- Charles D. Gilley
- Berklee Hall
- Bryce Hall
- Jakayla Jackson
- Jessica Loftis
- Angel Schoonover
- Anna Spence
Sunshine Math Team Members:
- Raegan Abbott
- Haydn Baker
- Carsyn Dortch
- Mayson Edwards
- David Gilley
- Philip Gilman
- Emma Gilmore
- Ava Gurganus
- Leah Hetrick
- Alyssa Moya
- Carter Sigafoose
- McKenna Simmons
- Anna Spence
- Aubrey Stuckey
Battle of the Books Team Members:
- Adam Adams
- Erich Amerson
- Haydn Baker
- Zykuria Fountain
- Jessica Loftis
- Alyssa Moya
- Kole Stewart
- Aubrey Stuckey
Sons of the American Revolution:
- Drew Albritton
- Abbie Buford
- Landon Chavers
- Ryan Dove
- Jamyla Feagin
- Kohle Harigel
- Houston Lowry
- Alyssa Moya
Bratt Elementary Presents Grade K-2 Awards
May 27, 2015
Bratt Elementary School presented the following awards Tuesday for grades K-2:
Honor Roll All A’s & B’s
- Bailey Blackwell
- Isaiah Boatwright
- Jaquorious Burt
- Jakyra Carter
- Camden Clarke
- Zakhel Clemmons
- Abigail Coker
- Callie Davis
- Payton Daw
- Trevor Dean
- Addy Eicher
- Alli Flowers
- Aliyah Fountain
- Shelby Greenwell
- Kailey Hawkins
- Keeli Knighten
- Kaitlin Lloyd
- Max Mason
- Adannaya Mondaca
- Carley Moore
- Kai Morton
- Brayden Smith
- Malia Smith
- Zakyla Smith
- Reece Starns
- Jeremy Thomas
- Jasmine Zisa
Academic Achievement All A’s
- Lauren Abbott
- Claire Amerson
- Desiray Bagwell
- Karissa Boatwright
- Jackson Bridges
- Daylan Brown
- Nevaeh Bush
- Luke Chavers
- Addison Classen
- Colton Criswell
- JaCee Dortch
- Noah Faulkner
- Jamison Gilman
- Talise Gregson
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Emily Jarvis
- Tristan Johnson
- Laura Laborde
- Colby Pugh
- Ally Richardson
- Maggie Scott
- Jackson Simmons
- Maggie Stewart
Progress Award
- Troy Ard
- Kylie Bailey
- Margaret Baker
- Montgomery Baker
- Gabby Burklund
- Madilynne Cardwell
- Morgan Hunter
- Deshawn Jackson
- Markavia Johnson
- Jotavia Jones
- Adrian McNeir
- Bryson Orso
- Sophia Rector
- Nehemiah Sanderson
- Treyton Schoonover
- Maggie Stewart
- Jeremy Thomas
- Alona Toney
- Haidyn Turverville
- Halona Walker
- Alexis White
- Jason Wiggins
Outstanding Attendance
- Lauren Abbott
- Austin Allen
- Claire Amerson
- Bailey Blackwell
- Jackson Bridges
- Nevaeh Bush
- Timya Bush
- Christian Caraway
- Luke Chavers
- Talaysha Curry
- Cate Greenwood
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Emily Jarvis
- Presley Johnson
- Keeli Knighten
- Emily Long
- Kaylee Long
- Max Mason
- Logan Parker
- Ally Richardson
- Makayla Sells
- Jeremy Thomas
Outstanding Citizenship
- Desiray Bagwell
- Luke Bryan
- Amara Campbell
- Christian Carayay
- Luke Chavers
- Zakhel Clemmons
- Colton Criswell
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Kaylee Long
- Keira McDuffie
- Ally Richardson
- Dakota Richardson
- Jackson Simmons
- Avery Stuckey
P.E. Award
- Jackson Bridges
- Jacobi Dougall
- Addy Eicher
- Aliyah Fountain
- Emily Jarvis
- Justin Kinley
- Kaylee Long
- Max Mason
- Mikayla McAnally
- Makayla Plato
- Ally Richardson
Music Award
- Amara Campbell
- Colton Criswell
- Markavia Johnson
- Presley Johnson
- Laura Laborde
- Adrian McNeir
- Aydin Odom
- MaKayla Plato
- Jackson Simmons
- Alexis White
- Jasmine Zisa
Art Award
- Luke Amerson
- Bailey Blackwell
- Isaiah Boatwright
- Michael Butler
- Amara Campbell
- Addison Classen
- Will Classen
- Jamison Gilman
- Lori Hall
- Leo Kelson
- Dakota Richardson
Northview Presents Academic Awards For Grades 9-11
May 27, 2015
Northview High School recognized academic award winners in grades 9-11 Tuesday morning.
World History HAA: Jewel Garner
World History Exemplary: Mallory Gibson
World History Honors HAA: Alyssa Borelli
World History Honors Exemplary: David Weber
U.S. History HAA: Lawrence Douglas
U.S. History Exemplary: Ladarrius Thames
U.S. History Honors HAA: Madison Weber
U.S. History Honors Exemplary: Jason Perritt
Physical Science HAA: Kayla Galvan
Physical Science Exemplary: Rebecca Hawthorne
Physical Science Honors HAA: Sarah Perritt
Biology HAA: Victoria Amerson
Biology Exemplary: Brianna Smith
Biology Honors HAA: Alyssa Borelli
Environmental Science HAA: Trevor Lassiter
Environmental Science Exemplary: Tyler Houston
Earth Science HAA: Jordan Taylor
Chemistry Honors HAA: Madison Weber
Geometry HAA: Anna Belle Barberree
Geometry Exemplary: Alyssa Bell
Geometry Honors HAA: David Weber
Geometry Honors Exemplary: Triston Long
Math for College Readiness Exemplary: Jensyn Warner
Algebra II HAA: Alyssa Borelli
Algebra II Exemplary: Lawrence Douglas
Liberal Arts Math HAA: Brianna Weaden
Liberal Arts Math Exemplary: Elizabeth Sanders
9th Grade Reading HAA: Bria Hardy
9th Grade Reading Exemplary: Krystal Whitehead
Read 180 HAA: Jarrod Davidson
Read 180 Exemplary: Triyell Abraham
10th Grade Reading HAA: Rachael Irby
10th Grade Reading Exemplary: Brittanee Thomas
11th Grade Reading HAA: Hanna Ging
11th Grade Reading Exemplary: Roman Manning
Family and Consumer Science 9th Grade HAA: Anna Belle Barberree
Family and Consumer Science 9th Grade Exemplary: Lari McCann
Family and Consumer Science 10th Grade HAA: Rachael Irby
Family and Consumer Science 10th Grade Exemplary: Jada Tucker
Family and Consumer Science 11th Grade HAA: Jordan Helmken
Family and Consumer Science 11th Grade Exemplary: Jamilia Smiley-Knight
2D Art I Exemplary: Alyssa Borelli
2D Art II Exemplary: Natalie Barrow
3D Art Exemplary: Lillie Allen
Guitar I Exemplary: Kylie Brook
Guitar I Exemplary: Dustin Radcliff
Advanced Guitar Exemplary: Austin Adams
Advanced Guitar Exemplary: Logan Hendricks
Musical Theatre I Exemplary: Brianna Smith
Musical Theatre I Exemplary: Jordan Taylor
Advanced Musical Theatre Exemplary: Madison Weber
Advanced Musical Theatre Exemplary: Amber Freeman
Freshman Band: Triston Long
Sophomore Band: David Weber
Junior Band: Abbie Johnson
English I HAA: Bailey Spann
English I Exemplary: Natasha Walker
English I Honors HAA: Triston Long
English I Honors Exemplary: Sarah Perritt
English II HAA: Rachael Irby
English II Exemplary: Mallory Gibson
English II Honors HAA: Alyssa Borelli
English II Honors Exemplary: Hadley Woodfin
English III HAA: Sarah Dutton
English III Exemplary: Elizabeth Sanders
English III Honors HAA: Haylee Weaver
English III Honors Exemplary: Courtney Weekley
Spanish I HAA: Tara Windham
Spanish I Exemplary: Elisabeth Amerson
Spanish II HAA: David Weber
Spanish II Exemplary: Jada Tucker
NJROTC Leadership Award: Cadet Hunter Witt
NJROTC Academic Award: Cadet Triston Long
Ag 9th Grade Exemplary Award: John Dixon
Ag 10th Grade Exemplary Award: Mitchell Singleton
Ag 11th Grade HAA: Courtney Weekley
Ag 11th Grade Exemplary Award: Haylee Weaver
Physical Education 9th Grade Girl HAA: Hannah Nelson
Physical Education 9th Grade Boy HAA: Dawson Brown
Physical Education 9th Grade Girl Exemplary: Myisha Syria
Physical Education 9th Grade Boy Exemplary: Austin Ging
Physical Education 10th Grade Girl HAA: Peighton Dortch
Physical Education 10th Grade Girl Exemplary: Audriene Odom
Physical Education 11th Grade Girl HAA: Lillie Allen
Physical Education 11th Grade Boy HAA: Bradley Van Pelt
Physical Education 11th Grade Girl Exemplary: Hanna Ging
Accounting I HAA: Kayla Galvan
Accounting II HAA: Ethan Bomba
Introduction to Information Technology HAA: Triston Long
Introduction to Information Technology Exemplary: Anna Belle Barberree
Algebra II HAA: Alyssa Borelli
Algebra II Exemplary: Lawrence Douglas
Liberal Arts Math HAA: Brianna Weaden
Liberal Arts Math Exemplary: Elizabeth Sanders
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ATMORE ROTARY ACADEMIC ALL-STARS
9th Grade
Elisabeth Claire Amerson
Anna Belle Barberree
Logan Daniel Calloway
Kayla Nicole Galvan
Bria Ashlynn Hardy
Bailee Brianna Hinote
Triston Parker Long
Hannah Mascaro
Hannah Grace Nelson
Sarah Elizabeth Perritt
Jacob Andrew White
Tara Faith Windham
10th Grade
Alyssa Brianna Borelli
Emily Michelle Heard
Rachel Nickole Irby
Adrian Daniel King
Brandon Edward Korinchak
Mitchel l James Singleton
Brianna Morgan Smith
Jada Mona Tucker
David Conrad Weber
Hadley Marie Woodfin
11th Grade
Lillie Kathryn Allen
Lawrence CW Douglas
Sarah Elizabeth Dutton
Leah Grace Fischer
Abbie Elizabeth Johnson
Trevor Dale Levins
Moriah Renee’ McGahan
Jason Andrew Perritt
Benjamin Tate Preston
Bethany Cheyenne Reynolds
Savanna Brianne Roux
Jordan Caroline Taylor
Harmoni Faith Till
Bradley Andrew Van Pelt
Brittney Christina Ward
Haylee Alease Weaver
Madison Paige Weber
Courtney Bryce Weekley
Pictured: Northview academic award winners — juniors (top), sophomores (center), and freshmen (below). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Memorial Day Services Honors The Fallen (With Photo Gallery)
May 26, 2015
Over 100 people gathered in Atmore Monday morning for a Memorial Day service to recognize those that have served and paid the ultimate sacrifice from Atmore, Walnut Hill, Bratt and surrounding areas.
Members of American Legion Post 90 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7016 took part in a solemn ceremony, reading aloud the names of each deceased service member that appear on a spire-shaped monument. A bell was tolled in honor of those that served.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Among the latest names memorialized was LCpl Travis Nelson of Bratt, who was killed in a 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.
Pictured: A Memorial Day service Monday morning in Atmore, honoring those that served from Atmore and North Escambia. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Fischer Awarded Gandy Memorial Scholarship
May 26, 2015
Clayton Thomas Fischer has been named the winner of this year’s Gandy Memorial Scholarship.
With a grade point average of 3.83 while attending Jay High School, Thomas has played varsity football, basketball and baseball. He has been a member of the Student Government Association, National Honor Society, Senior Beta, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the FHSAA Academic State Championship Team and the Spanish Club.
In his spare time, Thomas has logged over 300 volunteer hours helping with mini-basketball camps, the Jay Pro Rodeo, Sacred Heart Children’s Hospitals, the Ronald McDonald House Service Project, and he is also very active in his youth group at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church, where he yearly serves as Bible School crew leader.
A part of the criteria for the Solon Lee Gandy Scholarship is to demonstrate the love of nature in a collegiate essay. In his essay, Thomas claims that his involvement in the Alabama Coastal Clean Up has helped foster his love of nature. The scholarship committee appreciated his quote which said, “I have spent many hours helping my grandfather and father clean up the Escambia River. Coastal Clean-Up has been very dear to my family for many years. Although what we do on the waterways is small in the big world, it matters to the wildlife that has their habitat in and around the rivers, creeks, and streams we strive to keep clean.” Thomas said that is one of the reasons he is majoring in environmental science.
The Solon Lee Gandy Memorial Scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Solon Gandy, a 1990 Flomaton High School graduate who also attended Jay Elementary and Middle schools before transferring to Flomaton his freshmen year. The scholarship was established to help foster a love of nature and sports in a deserving senior. It is available to both Jay and Flomaton seniors who meet scholarship criteria.
Clayton Thomas Fischer is the son of Junia and Jeff Fischer, and the grandson of Elena and Jerry Fischer, and Judy and Woodrow Courtney.
Pictured: Corry Baggett, nephew of Solon Gandy, presents the 2015 Solon Lee Gandy Memorial Scholarship award to Jay High senior Clayton Thomas Fischer. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.