Local Scouts Volunteer At Horse Rescue
May 10, 2015
Local scouts spent their Saturday morning volunteering at Panhandle Equine Rescue in Cantonment. The scouts from Troop 628 pulled weeds, picked up sticks, cleared fences and performed other barn chores for the nonprofit horse rescue group. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
School For Learning Disabled May Expand To Century
May 8, 2015
There could be a new school in Century’s future, and area residents had the opportunity to learn more about it during a free lunch on Saturday.
East Hill Academy operates schools for children with learning disabilities in Pensacola and Milton. They have entered the Century Business Challenge, which will provide $25,000 in startup cash and a location, in hope of opening a similar academy in Century to serve the North Escambia area.
East Hill Academy is a private non-profit organization providing educational services to children (grades 1-12) with Autism and other related disorders. The school seeks to help students succeed when otherwise their learning disabilities make it impractical to place them in a regular school setting. East Hill currently serves about 60 students.
“The teaching philosophy of EHA is based on the belief that education should be designed to encourage each student’s unique potential and character. The learning experience should be structured, supportive and participatory. The school environment should be a dynamic and nurturing place of learning, where respect is a part of the educational process,” according to the school’s website.
The meeting concerning the possible “Century Academy School” was held Saturday.
Pictured: East Hill Academy on Garden Street in Pensacola. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Atmore Marks National Day Of Prayer
May 8, 2015
Atmore marked the National Day of Prayer Thursday with several events, drawing the faithful and pastors from Alabama and Florida. A prayer walk was held at Atmore City Hall, followed by prayer at the Veterans Memorial. A community prayer service was held Thursday afternoon in the Cornell Torrence Gym at Escambia County High School.
For an earlier story about the National Day of Prayer service in Molino, click here.
Pictured top and below: National Day of Prayer services at Escambia County High School and Atmore’s Veterans Memorial. Pictured inset: Walnut Hill Baptist Church Pastor Ted Bridges. Photos by Marcella Wilson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High School Veterinary Academy Students Film Commercial At Horse Rescue
May 8, 2015
Tate High School Veterinary Academy students visited Cantonment horse rescue group Panhandle Equine Rescue Thursday. Their task was to shoot a commercial advertising their mobile vet services.
The commercial, as planned, will show the students driving up, introducing themselves to their clients and examining a horse. PER’s “Glitter” had the starring horse role in the video.
“Dr. Donny examined her blind eye and then informed his client that she was blind. They should get a good grade on this,” said PER President Diane Lowery.
Pictured: Tate High Veterinary Academy students at Panhandle Equine Rescue in Cantonment. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview’s FFA Receives Multiple Top State Awards
May 7, 2015
The Northview High School FFA has been named as one of Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters, and the chapter’s “Fresh From Florida Advocacy Program” has been named one of the top five programs in the state.
The selection of Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters is based upon the completion of the National Chapter Award program application. These chapters have excelled in the areas of student, chapter and community development and have worked hard to fulfill the mission of the FFA.
One member and one advisor from each of these chapters will be recognized on the main stage during the 2nd General Session of the 87th Florida FFA Convention on Wednesday, July 1 in Orlando. In addition, each of these chapters will represent Florida at the national level in the National Chapter Award Program.
Formerly known the Food for America program, the Fresh from Florida Advocacy Program is designed to encourage FFA members to participate in agricultural literacy and awareness projects on the local level.
The annual program, conducted by the Northview FFA in March, gave over 1,000 students a chance to learn about agriculture firsthand as they got up close and personal with farm animals, farm equipment and more. The students even had the opportunity to make their own butter and enjoy it on crackers.
The Northview High School FFA “Fresh From Florida” program has been honored as the best in Florida for three consecutive years, and the chapter was recently name one of the best in the United States by the National FFA Organization for a second year.
Pictured: The Fresh from Florida program last March at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
National Day Of Prayer Event Held In Molino
May 7, 2015
Thursday was the National Day of Prayer.
Several churches from Century to Cantonment got an early start with a prayer program Wednesday evening at the Don Sutton Ballpark in Molino. A large crowd heard uplifting Christian music, heard testimonies from local residents and prayed on numerous topics, including prayer for our nation.
For more photos from the Molino event, click here.
Pictured: A National Day of Prayer event Wednesday evening at Don Sutton Ballpark in Molino. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary 5th Graders ‘On Trial’
May 7, 2015
Fifth grade students from Byrneville Elementary School had the opportunity to visit the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center on Wednesday. Students were able to sit in on a trial, tour the facility and learn about the judicial process. Afterwards, they were able to attend a Blue Wahoos baseball game. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cox Inspirational Heroes Named
May 6, 2015
The annual Inspirational Student Hero Awards were presented Tuesday.
Cox Communications recognized 47 students from Escambia County who have overcome extreme challenges in life, such as mental or physical disabilities, severe medical conditions, language barriers or family adversity.
The students were chosen by a committee of leaders at their school. During the event, Cox presented the students with an engraved medallion and certificates of honor from Cox. Congressman Jeff Miller’s office also recognized the students with a certificate.
The 2015 Cox Inspirational Student Heroes for Escambia County are:
- Bellview Elementary — Devan Donoval
- Bellview Middle — Harvey Cudia
- Beulah Elementary — Caitlin Cool
- Blue Angels Elementary — Alexandria Wallach
- Bratt Elementary — Jordan Wilson
- Brentwood Elementary — Jennifer Rodriguez
- Brown Barge Middle — Belinda Zhou
- Byrneville Elementary — Anthoni Weaver
- C.A. Weis Elementary — Te’ontrell Adams
- Catholic High — Blakeley Baker
- Cordova Park Elementary — Joseph Jennings
- Ensley Elementary — Nathan Goodnight
- Ernest Ward Middle — Madison Kemp
- Escambia High — Samantha Williams
- Escambia Charter — Gerico Mackey
- Ferry Pass Elementary — Jamaia Bryant
- Ferry Pass Middle — Alexander Reed
- Global Learning Academy Donta’ Hall
- Hellen Caro Elementary — Reggie Pound
- Holm Elementary — Joshua Eiland
- Jim Allen Elementary — Myah Owen
- Jim Bailey Middle — Breana Chase
- Lincoln Park Elementary — Jamarcus Kyles
- McArthur Elementary — Adonis Turner
- Molino Park Elementary — Melody Patterson
- Montclair Elementary — Jamari Hart
- Myrtle Grove Elementary — Austin Robinson
- N.B. Cook Elementary — Will Roberts
- Navy Point Elementary — Suhamy Izaguirre-Garcia
- Northview High — Cody Mathis
- O.J. Semmes Elementary — Jeremiah Rudolph-Prichett
- Oakcrest Elementary — Amina McKenzie
- Pensacola High — Wen Wen Xu
- Pine Forest High — Alexis Fornecker
- Pine Meadow Elementary — Cody Kimbro
- Pleasant Grove Elementary — William Steele
- R. C. Lipscomb Elementary — Olivia Bush
- Ransom Middle — Joshua Parr
- Sherwood Elementary — Ian Louis
- Tate High — Taquarius Bryant
- Warrington Elementary — Dakota Ballard
- Warrington Middle — Johnaven Thorton
- Washington High — Miles Wright
- West Florida High — Sid Williams
- West Pensacola Elementary — George Hale
- Woodham Middle — Dy’asha Crenshaw
- Workman Middle — Devani Garcia
Photos: A Very Tall Job
May 6, 2015
Workers were busy on a tall job in Bratt Tuesday — working on a 120 foot tall water tower on North Highway 99 at Water Tank Road. The tank is part of the Bratt-Davisville Water System. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Elementary Students Get Up Close Look At LifeFlight
May 6, 2015
Kindergarten students at Beulah Elementary School had the opportunity to get an up close look at the LifeFlight medical helicopter on Tuesday. Photos by Dalton Young for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
