Fizz, Boom, Read: Summer Reading Starts This Week At The Library
June 4, 2014
The Fizz, Boom, Read: Summer Reading Program gets underway this week at local library branches and continues through August 9.
Children and teens 6-12 are invited to participate in the West Florida Public Library’s 2014 Fizz, Boom, Read program, which focuses on experimenting with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
The interactive program is a fun way for students to keep their minds sharp throughout the summer months. Join the library for the summer reading game and interactive enrichment programs where there will be prizes for reading books, a chance to take part in science experiments and meet new people.
Century Branch
Weekly on Thursday, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- June 5
- June 12
- June 19
- June 26
Molino Branch
Weekly on Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m.
- June 5
- June 12
- June 19
- June 26
Tryon Branch
Weekly on Tuesday, 11 a.m.
- June 10
- June 17
- June 24
Main Library
Weekly on Wednesday, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- June 11
- June 18
- June 25
Southwest Branch – program to be at Big Lagoon State Park Amphitheater (12301 Gulf Beach Highway)
Weekly on Wednesday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- June 11
- June 18
- June 25
Bratt Elementary Presents Second, Third, Fourth Grade Awards
June 4, 2014
Bratt Elementary School recently presented awards to second, third and fourth grade students as follows:
Honor Roll
A’s and B’s all year
- Ethan Bingham
- Olivia Boatwright
- Noah Condrey
- Allyson Jones
- Alexis Moya
- Jacob Spence
- Hunter Johnson
- Raycer Watson
- Gage Eicher
- Scotty Elliot
- Joshlynn Helton
- Carsyn Dortch
- Zykuria Fountain
- Emily Stilwell
- Aden Lashley
- Tyteanna Dubose
- Rabekah Abbott
- Mayson Edwards
- Bryce Hall
- Berklee Hall
- Caitlyn Gibson
- Braeden McGhee
- Bailie Merchant
- Elianna Morales
- JP Gilman
- David Gilley
- Trent Knighten
- Erich Amerson
- Ryan Dove
- Jessica Loftis
- Gabbie Franklin
- Alyssa Moya
- Abbie Buford
- Blaize Parrish
- Casandra Davis
- Tessa Flowers
- Shelby Rice
- Gracie James
- Dallon Rackard
- Lakyn Bodiford
- Anyis Cabral
- Gracie Godwin
- Kara Hawkins
- Travis Nelson
- Addison White
- Jordan Wilson
Academic Achievement Award
A’s all year
Raegan Abbott
- Anna Adams
- Sarah Bailey
- Hayden Baker
- John Bashore
- Luke Bridges
- Emilee Cabral
- Kadence Calvert
- Shelby Cotita
- Emma Gilmore
- Maggie Godwin
- Ava Gurganus
- Zane Gurganus
- Tucker Hall
- Leah Hetrick
- Sarah Hetrick
- Sarah Kennedy Long
- Bryan Romeros
- McKenna Simmons
- Mia Starns
- Aubrey Stuckey
- Bentley Van Pelt
- Clay Wilson
Progress Award
Students who have made the most improvement during the year
- Denise Andrews
- Alexis Barnhill
- Riley Blackwell
- Macie Buford
- Landon Chavers
- Daelyn Fine
- Kohle Harigel
- A.J. Hasty
- JiKeir Hudson
- Brendan Hulley
- Kaleigh Macks
- Mary Grace Rice
- Torian Richardson
- Rachael Sanders
- Mandell Smith
- Vivyan Smith
- Alyssa Stabler
- Rebekah Stilwell
- David Stokes
- Madison Thomas
- So’Lae Trotter
- John Michael Ward
Outstanding Attendance
Students whose absenteeism, tardiness, and/or early checkouts equal no more than five days.
- Anna Adams
- Sara Amerson
- Haydn Baker
- Lakkyn Bodiford
- Tanner Boone
- Alexandria Brantley
- A.J. Broadhead
- Ana Bryan
- Emilee Cabral
- Ashton Cloud
- Miyhanna Davidson
- Sarius Davis
- Jacob Daw
- Scotty Elliot
- Jamyla Feagin
- Paige Gibbs
- JP Gilman
- Emma Gilmore
- Bryce Hall
- Jakayla Jackson
- Gracie James
- Wyatt Jarvis
- Hunter Johnson
- Trent Knighten
- Gage Lambert
- Aden Lashley
- James Loftis
- Jessica Loftis
- Megan McGhee
- Zion Newton
- Braxton Peebles
- Dallon Rackard
- Bryson Sanders
- Tyondray Sanders
- Arquavian Smith
- Anna Spence
- Jacob Spence
- Alyssa Stabler
- Emily Stilwell
- David Stokes
- Kaylea Townson
- Corbin Turberville
- Raycer Watson
- Tymiriana Wesley
Perfect Attendance
Students who have no absences, tardies, or early checkouts
- Riley Blackwell
- Kyle Blanton
- Jonathan Gibbs
- Bryson Sanders
Outstanding Citizenship Award
Students who best exemplify qualities of good citizenship, work habits, interaction with peers and teachers.
- Anna Adams
- Drew Albritton
- Sarah Bailey
- John Bashore
- Olivia Boatwright
- Lakyn Bodiford
- Aiden Broadhead
- Abbie Buford
- Shelby Cotita
- Emma Gilmore
- Maggie Godwin
- Zane Gurganus
- Tucker Hall
- Leah Hetrick
- Hunter Johnson
- Trent Knighten
- Kennedy Long
- Megan McGhee
- Bentley Van Pelt
- Matthew Pruitt
- Angel Schoonover
- Mia Starns
- Aubrey Stuckey
A.R. Awards
- Anna Adams
- Sarah Bailey
- Andrew Denton
- Tyteanna Dubose
- Mayson Edwards
- Emma Gilmore
- Aden Lashley
- James Loftis
- Alyssa Moya
- Samantha Pope
Art Awards
- Anna Adams
- Drew Albritton
- Sarah Bailey
- Alexis Barnhill
- Abbie Buford
- Macie Buford
- Ashton Cloud
- Nathaniel Crenshaw
- Jacob Daw
- Scotty Elliott
- Tatyanna Findley
- Ava Gurganus
- Kohle Harigel
- Tatum Hasting
- Kara Hawking
- Kennedy Long
- Elianna Morales
- Bentley Van Pelt
- Torian Richardson
- Rachel Sanders
- Kasen Sawyer
- McKenna Simmons
- Jacob Spence
- Emily Stilwell
- Madison Thomas
- Clay Wilson
Music Awards
- Sara Amerson
- Sarah Bailey
- Leah Berry
- Emilee Cabral
- Noah Condrey
- Scotty Elliott
- Paige Gibbs
- Gracie Godwin
- Maggie Godwin
- Zane Gurganus
- Summer Harrell
- Kohle Harrigel
- Kara Hawkins
- Jakayla Jackson
- Drake Jordan
- Jessica Loftis
- Megan McGhee
- Rebecca Peebles
- Bentley Van Pelt
- Caden Peterson
- Bryan Romeros
- Rachael Sanders
- Adrianne Shanks
- John Micheal Ward
- Leonte Wright
P.E. Awards
- Rabekah Abbott
- Reagan Abbott
- Anna Adams
- Drew Albritton
- Sara Amerson
- Emilee Bombee
- AJ Broadhead
- Anastasia Bryan
- Landon Chavers
- Chloe Criswell
- Cassie Davis
- Sarius Davis
- Ryan Dove
- Gage Eicher
- Scotty Elliott
- Emma Gilmore
- Gracie Godwin
- Zane Gurganus
- Tucker Hall
- Kara Hawkins
- Wyatt Jarvis
- Aden Lashley
- Sarah Long
- Bentley Van Pelt
- Shelby Rice
- Carter Sigafoose
- John Michael Ward
- Clay Wilson
- Conner Wolfe
Molino Park Presents Awards For Third, Fourth, Fifth Grades
June 3, 2014
Molino Park Elementary School presented the following awards to students in third, fourth and fifth grades:
Third Grade Awards
Accelerated Reader
- Ethan Collier
Citizenship
- Aaron Adams
- Clayton Allen
- Landry Bellard
- Raven Brigman
- Karson Brown
- Levi Carnley
- Ethan Collier
- Riley Crosby
- Ashlin Flowers
- Austin Floyd
- Jace Fryman
- Payton Gilliam
- Shelby Lashley
- Cameron Partrick
- Chase Pugh
- Asa Schlobohm
- Adian Vaughn
- Shykureia White
- Gage Wilson
- Brycee Woodward
Perfect Attendance
- Aaron Adams
- Alyssa Jackson
- Trenton Jordan
- Elijah Suratos
A Honor Roll
- Aaron Adams
- Ethan Collier
- Cameron Partrick
- Brycee Woodward
A/B Honor Roll
- Divine Abrams
- Landry Bellard
- Karson Brown
- Levi Carnley
- Nicklas Fowler
- Jace Fryman
- Payton Gilliam
- Alyssa Jackson
- Zacharie JonesDavid Kirsch
- Shelby Lashley
- Chase Pugh
- Ethan Rea
- Asa Schlobohm
- Elijah Suratos
Outstanding Effort
- Raven Brigman
- Freddy Carnley
- Kameron Enfinger
- Jesse Milstead
- Alex Roloph
- Kylie Quiroz
Fourth Grade Awards
Accelerated Reader
- Divine Abrams
Citizenship
- Divine Abrams
- Robert Baggett
- Chrystianne Beaver
- Rylee Cain
- Reagan Daniels
- Gyanna Edmonson
- Mekala Escoto
- Adeniza Fennell
- Serenity Harvell
- Hannah Hassebrock
- Chelsi Lashley
- Jaden Lewis
- Kileigh Lundy
- Michayla Kent
- Lindsey Kimmons
- Madelyn McAnally
- Anna McPherson
- Logan Misenar
- Melody Patterson
- Kinzey Powell
- Shelby Prince
- Makayla Ramsey
- Brystal Rhodes
- Eric “Michael” Roloph
- Sarah Sconiers
- Shayle Slay
- Mackenzie Sims
- Logan Thompson
- Kevin “Bryant” Walters
- Kailyn Watson
- Trevor Wood
Perfect Attendance
- Mekala Escoto
- Michayla Kent
- Sarah Sconiers
- Kailyn Watson
A Honor Roll
- Rylee Cain
- Jaden Lewis
A/B Honor Roll
- Reagan Daniels
- Adeniza Fennell
- Kaleb Kelley
- Clayton Kittrell
- Christopher Larson
- Kileigh Lundy
- Madelyn McAnally
- Melody Patterson
- Kinzey Powell
- Makayla Ramsey
- Sarah Sconiers
- Mackenzie Sims
- Kailyn Watson
Greatest Improvement in Reading
- Robert Baggett
- Mekala Escoto
- Kevin “Bryant” Walters
Sunshine Math Competition Team
- Reagan Daniels
- Adeniza Fennell
- Jaden Lewis
- Kileigh Lundy
- Melody Patterson
- Sarah Sconiers
- Mackenize Sims
Math Multiplication Mastery
- Divine Abrams
- Racheal Byers
- Rylee Cain
- Devin Creamer
- Reagan Daniels
- Adeniza Fennell
- Kaleb Kelley
- Michayla Kent
- Clayton Kittrell
- Jaden Lewis
- Bryson Love
- Michael Mabire
- Cassidy Parker
- Makayla Ramsey
- Brystal Rhodes
- Sarah Sconiers
- Mackenzie Sims
- Shayle Slay
- Kailyn Watson
- Trevor Wood
Fifth Grade Awards
Accelerated Reader
- Caden Woodward
- Cody Pigeon
Citizenship
- Tayler Bridges
- Hannah Brousseau
- Kenley Brown
- C. J. Bullington
- Harleigh Crumbley
- Nathan Danforth
- Tanner Davidson
- Jadon Fryman
- Wesley Hart
- Parker Hassebrock
- Bryce Korinchak
- Kaley Lashley
- Lainey Pace
- Kellie Parsons
- Ashleigh Ratcliff
- Clay Smith
- Natalie St. Cyr
- Ariel Ward
- Ben Ward
- Caden Woodward
- Shadonavon Young
- Madelyn Zylstra
Perfect Attendance
- Julie Keith
- Ashley Ragsdale
- Madalin Roberts
- Clay Smith
A Honor Roll
- Jadon Fryman
- Caden Woodward
A/B Honor Roll
- Tayler Bridges
- Kenley Brown
- Nathan Danforth
- Tanner Davidson
- Hailey Harigel
- Wesley Hart
- Parker Hassebrock
- Bryce Korinchak
- Justin Miller
- Kellie Parsons
- Clay Smith
- Natalie St. Cyr
- Ariel Ward
- Ben Ward
Special 5th Grade Recognition
Ann Vidak Award for Academic Excellence-
- Caden Woodward
Michael Pierce Citizenship Award
- Nathan Danforth
Moby Max
- Hannah Brousseau
- Keaton Edmonson
- Julie Ann Keith
- Damion Payne
- Brooklyn Thomas
The Daughters & The Sons of the American Revolution Citizenship Awards
- Kenley Brown
- Tristian Griffin
- Parker Hassebrock
- Kellie Parsons
- Ariel Ward
- Ben Ward
Spelling Bee Winner-
- Clay Smith
Student of the Year
- Jadon Fryman
- Shining Star-
- Ashley Ragsdale
- History Fair-
- Kenley Brown
- Ariel Ward
Young Author’s Award
- Tayler Bridges
Sunshine Math Team
- Nathan Danforth
- Wesley Hart
- Bryce Korinchak
- Kaley Lashley
- Marianna Martinez
- Clay Smith
- Caden Woodward
Bratt Elementary Presents Kindergarten, First Grade Awards
June 3, 2014
Bratt Elementary School recently presented awards to kindergarten and first grade students as follows:
Honor Roll
A’s and B’s all year
- Kylie Davis
- Derek Kinley
- Zakyla Smith
- Jonathon Stilwell
- Ashlynn Cabral
- Jakyra Carter
- Abbie Hardy
- Laura Laborde
- Shelby Ward
- Payton Daw
- Markavia Johnson
- Justin Kinley
- Naya Mondaca
- Kai Morton
- Luke Amerson
- Johnathan Garrett
- Kayla McCall
- Christopher Weber
- Kaya Mason
- Brayden Victon
- Raylee Wooten
Academic Achievement Award
A’s all year
- JaCee Dortch
- Jamison Gilman
- Ally Richardson
- Colton Criswell
- Callie Davis
- Aaliyah Fountain
- Colby Pugh
- Abby Coker
- Noah Faulkner
- Maggie Scott
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Kaitlin Lloyd
Progress Award
Students who have made the most improvement during the year
- Jeremy Thomas
- Isaiah Boatwright
- Karrissa Boatwright
- JaQueise Jacobs
- Haileigh Therrien
- Nevaeh Bush
- Ora Bryan
- Bryson Orso
- Jayla Brown
- Ja’mya Thomas
- Halona Walker
- Cole Hughes
- India Spencer
- Sam Reid
- Maegan Godwin
Outstanding Attendance
Students whose absenteeism, tardiness, and/or early checkouts equal no more than five days.
- Addison Classen
- Shelby Greenwell
- Maxwell Mason
- Jeremy Thomas
- D’Ericka Odom
- Bailey Blackwell
- Luke Chavers
- Tristan Johnson
- Haidyn Turberville
- Will Heard
- Emily Jarvis
- Keeli Knighten
- Makayla Sells
- Ashlynn Cabral
- Hezekiah Elliott
- Colton Criswell
- Kaya Mason
- Christopher Weber
Perfect Attendance
Students who have no absences, tardies, or early checkouts
- Laura Laborde
- Colby Pugh
Outstanding Citizenship Award
Students who best exemplify qualities of good citizenship, work habits, interaction with peers and teachers.
- Addison Classen
- Reagan Peebles
- Wade Bailey
- Jackson Simmons
- Desiray Bagwell
- Makayla Plato
- Emily Jarvis
- London Brooks
- Ally Richardson
- Derek Kinley
- Laura Laborde
- Colby Pugh
- Noah Faulkner
- Brayden Reaves
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Kaitlin Lloyd
A.R. Awards
- Kylie Davis
- Jamison Gilman
Art Awards
- Jessica Jowers
- Maxwell Mason
- Claire Amerson
- Tristian Jones
- Damon McDuffie
- Allison Flowers
- Jackson Bridges
- Talise Gregson
- Zakyla Smith
- Makayla Sells
- Shelby Ward
- Colby Pugh
- Preston Lambert
- Markavia Johnson
- Troy Ard
- Kaya Mason
Music Awards
- Addison Classen
- Aydin Odom
- Michael Butler
- Keira McDuffie
- Damon McDuffie
- Jasmine Zisa
- Desiray Bagwell
- Emily Jarvis
- Chase Garrett
- Kylie Davis
- Derek Kinley
- Aaliyah Fountain
- Colby Pugh
- Maggie Scott
- Brayden Reaves
- Kaitlin Lloyd
- Johnathan Garrett
P.E. Awards
- Isaiah Boatwright
- Addison Eicher
- Alexis White
- Luke Chavers
- Gavin Lashley
- Jackson Simmons
- Nevaeh Bush
- Jasmine Zisa
- Jackson Bridges
- Emily Jarvis
- Derek Kinley
- Ally Richardson
- Colton Criswell
- Callie Davis
- Colby Pugh
- Noah Faulkner
- Justin Kinley
- Brayden Reaves
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Kaitlin Lloyd
- Kaya Mason
Tate High School Class Of 2014 Graduates
June 3, 2014
The Tate High School Class 0f 2014 graduated Monday at the Pensacola Civic Center.
Members of the Tate High School Top Ten Percent were:
- Noah James Heintz - Valedictorian
- Eion Michael Blanchard -Salutatorian
- Britton Shayne Dunn
- Timothy Blake Edgar
- Paul Alan Shelton
- David Graham Gardner
- Ryan Lambert Colburn
- Alyshia Daeshaun Hull
- Elizabeth Mara Blalock
- Brooke Elizabeth Schang
- Justin David Ritchie
- Sarah Ann Birdsong
- Sheilamae Nebria Jensen
- Anna Maria Del Gallo
- Paige McKenzie Ammons
- Jordan James Prince
- Shelby Paige Williams
- Alexa Taryn Atchley
- Sarah Elisabeth Lee
- Kayla Marie Smith
- Emily Meghan Robinson
- Jesse Marion Steele
- Niccole Leanne Auld
- Jon William Walker II
- Gordon Kelliher Pierce
- Matthew Steven Esser
- Kevin Charles Olshaw
- Kelsey Alyse Carter
- Walker James Wilkins
- Will A. Reeves
- Jennifer Haley Krostag
- Sarah Yasir Al-Qahtani
- Charles Taylor Brown
- Katelynn Grace Stillwell
- Bridget Rene’ Dall
- Trinity Ceanora Johnson
- Jack Randal Gonzalez
- Bethaney Rayalan Hall
- Sabrina Leigh Culbertson
- Stephen Owen Pederson
- Haley Faye Malone
Pictured: The Tate High School Class 0f 2014 graduation. Photos by Mardi Boyd for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
A Tale Of Blood And Honor: Graduating Tate Siblings Join The Marines
June 2, 2014
For two graduating Tate High School seniors, it started with bedtime stories – stories of exotic lands with strange foods, cultures and peoples, stories of brave men and women who fought for freedom and protected the innocent, stories that extolled the virtues of honor, sacrifice and bravery.
These were the stories often heard in the Goodwyn home. There were no wizards, elves or knights. Only brave men and women who had taken up service for their country. It was these stories, told by dad Hosea Goodwyn, which first kindled the flame of service in his son, Hosea Goodwyn Jr., and daughter, Alexis Goodwyn.
“Each time he told his stories, they would continuously interest me,” said Alexis Goodwyn.
Their father shared with them his experiences in places like Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Spain and Dubai. Places that are as mystical and mysterious to a young mind as a fantasy world.
“His journeys inspired me to go on my own,” said Hosea Goodwyn Jr.
The question for the young Goodwyns was not if to serve, but in which branch – a decision that would drastically effect how their own stories and journeys would unfold. The young siblings sought professionalism and service to country, but it was the bond they saw among the Marines that solidified their decision to enlist.
“They would help each other out through the worst of situations,” said Hosea Goodwyn Jr., a senior from Tate High School. “Everyone in the Marine Corps is like a brother or sister.”
“The Marines had a tight bond with one another,” added his sister, also a Tate senior, explaining why they chose the Marines.
As the two prepare to start their new journey, their father had one final story to share – a story of honor.
“You have people who stand back and watch, and then you have those who step up to the plate and make a difference in this world,” Hosea Goodwyn said. “Honor, courage and commitment, and the words we repeat while taking the oath are not just words to take lightly. Freedom is not free and it takes brave men and women to ensure we continue to have freedom in this great nation. My father was a police officer, and each of my brothers served in the Army and the Air Forces. We don’t have followers in this family. We have leaders, and they are demonstrating this trait now. I am proud and honored to be their father.”
With their decision made, the only story left to tell is their own, which they will forge with honor, courage and commitment.
Story by Sgt. Jon Holmes, 6th Marine Corps District
Pictured: Alexis Goodwyn and her brother, Hosea Goodwyn Jr., made the decision to serve their country by enlisting in the U.S. Marines. The siblings were inspired by their father’s stories of his own deployments. Now, the two Tate High School graduating seniors are planning on beginning their own story as U.S. Marines. Photos by Sgt. Jon Holmes for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Park Presents Awards For Grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, First And Second
June 2, 2014
Molino Park Elementary School presented the following awards to students in grades Pre-K, kindergarten, first and second:
Pre – K Awards
Accelerated Reader
- Aadan Adams – 344 Books
Most Improved Overall Behavior
- Aidden Edmonson
- Christian Ward
- Levi Zylstra
Most Improved Overall Academics
- Aadan Adams
- Madeline Hall
- Charles Walters III
Stellar Sunny Days (All Sunny Days)
- Aadan Adams
- Aaron Bowser
- Madeline Hall
- Elam Fayard
- Khloe Gibson
- Shelby Jarrell III
- Emily Johnson
- Adalynn Manning
- London McAnally
- Aydan Nigam
- Grace Oliver
- McKenzie Perez
- Rayna Thompson
- Brinleigh Woodward
Super Sunny Days (Less than four cloudy days)
- Callen Beaty
- Allie Bethea
- Ashleigh Grimm
- Landen Harris
- Taylor Hart
- Chelsea Mace
- Brista McIntyre
- John Parker Miller
- Lorianne Milstid
- Logan Morris
- Makena Porter
- Elias Ridgley
- Charles Walters III
Sunny Days (Less than fifteen cloudy days)
- Dalton Davidson
- Jackson Erickson
- Jagger Etheridge
- Skyler George
- Taegan Hughes
- Haleigh Prater
- Kailyn Tucker
Kindergarten Awards
Accelerated Reader
- Ayden Crabtree
All S’s all year in Citizenship
- Destiny Abrams
- Dallas Batz
- Cameron Bodiford
- Jack Boutwell
- Lamario Carter
- Ayden Crabtree
- Garrett Crabtree
- Shay Crosby
- Joseph Douglas
- Lily Driver
- Caden Eady
- Desi Fryman
- Kamryn Gibbs
- Mileigh Gibson,
- John Hatch
- Bailey Herrington
- Kelsey Hiatt
- Raegan Holley
- Nick Kahalley
- Chet Knable
- Khloe Mason
- Darla Massey
- Caelen McKillion
- Macy Miller
- Mary Oliver
- Wyatt Ormand
- Dominic Picheo
- Shiloh Prince
- Kloie Quiroz
- Ryleigh Sampey
- Brianna Shanks
- Ayden Silcox
- Dakota Smith
- Sophia St. Cyr
- Hunter Steele
- Kailyn Wiggins
- Layton Woodward
All S’s all year in Academics
- Destiny Abrams
- Dallas Batz
- Jack Boutwell
- Lamario Carter
- Ayden Crabtree
- Garrett Crabtree
- Shay Crosby
- Lily Driver
- Caden Eady
- Desi Fryman
- Kamryn Gibbs
- Mileigh Gibson
- John Hatch
- Baily Herrington
- Kelsey Hiatt
- Raegan Holley
- Chet Knable
- Darla Massey
- Caelen McKillion
- Macy Miller
- Mary Oliver
- Wyatt Ormand
- Dominic Picheo
- Shiloh Prince
- Kloie Quiroz
- Ayden Silcox
- Sophia St. Cyr
- Hunter Steele
- Kailyn Wiggins
- Layton Woodward
Perfect Attendance
- Jack Boutwell
- Ayden Crabtree
- John Hatch
First Grade Awards
Citizenship
- Austin Batz
- Camden Beaty
- Kenzie Blazek
- Andrew Chavers
- Alley Enfinger
- John Etheridge
- Jericha Finlay
- Aubree Jordan
- Joshua Kennedy
- Julie King
- Caleb Larson
- Braydon McCarra
- Hunter Manning
- Emma Nigam
- Lauren Pardue
- Caleb Rea
- Morgan Salmon
- Alison Saucier
- Grayden Sheffield
- Logan Shoffner
- Brooklyn Summerlin
- Keeley Wiggins
- Brooke Wilson
- Makayla Wood
- Abbigail Woods
A Honor Roll
- Austin Batz
- Jericha Finlay
- Aubree Jordan
- Logan Shoffner
A/B Honor Roll
- Camden Beaty
- Alley Enfinger
- John Etheridge
- Aiden Harris
- Kristopher Kelley
- Joshua Kennedy
- Brooke Lytton
- Hunter Manning
- Caleb Rea
- Naoki Rogers
- Morgan Salmon
- Grayden Sheffield
- Brooklyn Summerlin
- Makayla Woods
Outstanding Academic Excellence
- Liam Hatcher
- Lauren Pardue
Most Improved
- Kaylie Johnson
- Lauren Pardue
- River Powell
- Jessica Williams
Second Grade Awards
Accelerator Reader
- Lilly Hatch
Citizenship-
- Jade Allen
- Darius Abrams
- Kendall Alvare
- Tony Antrim
- Jarrett Bodiford
- Robbie Bodiford
- Kelsey Boykin
- Nathan Caston
- Niko Champagne
- Riley Crites
- Rylan Davis
- Moses Delarosa
- Matthew Dix
- Harley Edmonson
- Angel Escoto
- Kaydon Harigel
- Lilly Hatch
- Amber Irby
- Bobbie Sue Jarrel
- Sylvia Jarrel
- Samantha Kimmons
- Tommy Leatherberry
- Logan Mace
- Leila Mason
- Austin Manning
- Chance McElhannon
- Anna McKee
- Alyse McKillion
- Addison Pawless
- Chloe Ragsdale
- Brodie Rhodes
- Dylan Settle
- DeQuan Shabazz
- Chance Smith
- Brian Steele
- Colten Taylor
- Lavon Taylor
- Brier Thompson
- Trey Thompson
- Dominique Turner
- Trinity Wagoner
- Greg Walters
- Seth Wilcoxon
- Dylan Wood
- Carley Woodfin
Perfect Attendance
- Jarrett Bodifod
- Robbie Bodiford
- Rylan Davis
- Lilly Hatch
- Samantha Kimmons
- Brian Steele
- Lavon Taylor
A Honor Roll
- Kelsey Boykin
- Lilly Hatch
- Austin Manning
- Anna McKee
A/B Honor Roll
- Niko Champagne
- Kaydon Harigel
- Amber Irby
- Bobby Sue Jarrel
- Chance McElhannon
- Evin Pedicord
- Chloe Ragsdale
- Dylan Settle
- DeQuan Shabazz
- Colten Taylor
Most Improved
- Harley Edmonson
Improvement in Reading
- Angel Escoto
- Jayden Franklin
You Can’t Stop Fighting: Tate Student That Battled Cancer Graduates Today
June 2, 2014
Halee Boyd was among the students graduating from Tate High School Monday morning. A special moment coming a year later than she had hoped. Before her senior year, she began a battle against Alevola Rhabdomyosarcoma , ARMS for short, a rare cancer of the muscles that are attached to the bones. Treatments and complications prevented her graduation last year.
As her class members walked across the stage last year, Halee was in the PICU and Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Her entire graduating class wore gold ribbons in her honor.
“”Better late than never! It took me a little longer than most, but I’m finally here, crossing the finish line. Today, I stand a little bit taller and a whole lot stronger. Get ready to watch me fly!” — was printed on Halee’s graduation invitations.
Over the weekend, Halee’s family and supporter’s painted “Graffiti Bridge” in Pensacola for Halee as a congratulatory surprise.
“If you have something to live for, you can’t stop fighting,” was painted on the bridge.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
IP Awards $50K In Foundation Grants; Recipients Include Tate High, Jim Allen Elementary
June 2, 2014
International Paper (IP) Pensacola Mill has awarded $50,000 in foundation grants to local community organizations, including projects at Jim Allen Elementary and Tate High School.
“We feel privileged to be able to assist our local non-profits and community organizations in their continued efforts to serve, educate and help the residents and children of Northwest Florida,” said Janice Holmes, communications manager.
Local community organizations and their projects that were awarded IP grants for 2014 are:
- Jim Allen Elementary School, “Eggstraordinary Readers”
- The goal of the Jim Allen Reading Eggs program is to support each child’s learning by offering individual, one-on-one lessons that allow children to progress at their own rate. This program fosters a love of reading at a young age so students will continue to read and to be successful throughout life. The Reading Eggs program is a powerful educational program that is based on the most up-to-date research on how children learn to read. The program is interactive and it includes activities and reward games to keep children motivated and interested in learning to read.
- J.M. Tate High School “Focus on Biology”
- The Tate High School grant helps to fund lab microscopes that run on rechargeable batteries. Students will be able to visualize micro and macroscopic organisms and objects, demonstrate proper use and procedures and learn how to properly label and illustrate organisms.
- Autism Pensacola “Kids for Camp Summer Learning Lab”
- Ballet Pensacola, ”Discover Dance”
- Community Action Program, “Leap for Literacy”
- Council on Aging of NWFL, “Little Readers”
- Escambia County Board of Education, “Smart Links Recycling Program”
- Escambia County Public Schools Foundation for Excellence, “Literacy Classroom Partnership with IP”
- Every Child a Reader in Escambia, “Project Ready 2014”
- Greater First Baptist Church, “Community Literacy Mentoring and Tutoring Program”
- Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center “Conservation Center”
- Partnership for Community Programs “Bay Day 2014” and “Stormwater Education and Inlet Marking Program
- Pathways for Change; “Pathways to Success”
- Pensacola Habitat for Humanity “Improving Access to Books”
- Pensacola Opera “From Words to Music”
- Pensacola State College Foundation, Inc., “PSC Summer Environment Camp”
- Perdido Bay Tribe, Southeastern Lower Muscogee Creek Indians, “Longleaf Pine Repopulation”
- Perdido Bay United Methodist Church, “Global Learning Academy Reading Volunteer” and “Nature Trail”
- S.S. Dixon “Read and Succeed in Science and Social Studies”
- United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida “Journey to Literacy”
- UWF Foundation, “Best Robotics Hub” and “Explore Summer Camps”
Grants are awarded by the IP Foundation in Memphis, Tenn., which focuses on environmental education, literacy, employee involvement and critical community needs. A portion of those funds were used to purchase National Geographic Explorer magazine subscriptions for classes in Escambia and Santa Rosa Schools.
Mrs. Rhoda Greenwell, teacher at Jim Allen Elementary School for more than 40 years, reads Charlie the Caterpillar to the students before releasing butterflies. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local Robot Sets Speed Record For Running Robots
June 2, 2014
A new land-speed record for legged robots was achieved recently by a robot that calls Escambia County home.
The Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition HexRunner robot reached an estimated 30-33 mph on an open course, without any support tethers.
The record-setting run was filmed by the Discovery Channel, which is expected to broadcast it later this summer.
“More significant than the top speed is showing that you can make a running robot that doesn’t need a lot of feedback from sensors, and you don’t need a lot of actuation,” said IHMC Senior Research Scientist Jerry Pratt, team leader of the HexRunner project.
HexRunner is a running robot with six spring-loaded legs revolving around a central hub, with three legs on each side of the hub. At the tip of the top leg it stands six feet high. Dr. Pratt said the speed was measured with a chase car and through analysis of high-speed motion video shot from the side.
“The speedometer on the chase car hit 33 while the robot was still running away from it,” he said. The 30 mph documented speed is a conservative figure based on motion analysis from video taken during the test. “We might be able to hit 45 mph with small modifications if we have a good run on a long enough course.”
The HexRunner is the “parent” of the OutRunner robot, a two-foot version based on technology licensed from IHMC to Robotics Unlimited, headed by Research Scientist Sebastien Cotton, who worked on the HexRunner team.
The ultimate goal, Dr. Pratt said, is to figure out how animals run in nature, an understanding that could produce breakthroughs in robotics.
“The high-level question is how can animals run with stability at high speeds?” he said. “And how can we make a robot to achieve the same feats?”
IHMC Research Scientist Chris Schmidt-Wetekam said one of the next goals of the FastRunner project is to develop a fully segmented leg that more closely mimics biology.
“We’re working toward more complicated robots,” Dr. Schmidt-Wetekam said. “Things look really promising in simulation, but it’s a lot more complicated in actuality, so we went back to basics. HexRunner checks off an important box on our checklist, and validates our simulation. OK, we can do this.”
