Barrineau Park Community Teams Up To Clean Up
April 27, 2014
Members of the Honeysuckle Garden Club, the Barrineau Park Historical Society, the Barrineau Park 4-H Club and Clean and Green teamed together to beautify Barrineau Park during the community’s annual trash pick up day Saturday.
Barrineau Park 4-H has set a goal this year for each participant to pick up at least 100 trash items in celebration of their 100 years as the oldest continuous 4-H Club in the State of Florida.
Pictured top: Members of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Birth: Brandan Ray Cole
April 27, 2014
Jennifer Lynn Coon and Steven E. Cole are proud to announce the birth of their son, Brandan Ray Cole, born March 31, 2014, at 5:18 p.m. at D.W. McMillan Hospital in Brewton.
Brandan Ray weighed seven pounds, three ounces and was 18 inches long.
Grandparents are Ray and Cathi Coon of Atmore and John and Cynthia Cole of Molino. Great-grandparents are Betty and Floyd Adams, Jerry and Ginger Cochran, and Dale C. Fiveash, all of Atmore and Dorothy and the late Elbert Montgomery of Molino and the late Pearl Wiggins.
Greater Escambia Relay At Tate Raises Money For A Cure (With Gallery)
April 26, 2014
The annual Relay for Life of Greater Escambia got underway Friday evening at Tate High School.
The event began with a special lap around the track for survivors and caregivers, and the evening included a Luminaria Ceremony to to remember people lost to cancer, to support people who are currently battling the disease, and to honor those who have won their battle.
For a photo gallery, click here.
There were 37 registered teams that had raised just over $70,000 for the American Cancer Society before Friday night. The Relay for Life of Greater Escambia at Tate High, formerly called the North Pensacola Relay for Life, has raised well over a half million dollars for cancer research.
Pictured: The 2014 Relay for Life at Tate High School Friday evening. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Atmore Relays For Life (With Photo Gallery)
April 26, 2014
The annual Relay for Life of Atmore was held Friday evening at Tom Byrne Park in Atmore.
The event began with a special lap around the park for survivors and caregivers, and the evening included a Luminaria Ceremony to to remember people lost to cancer, to support people who are currently battling the disease, and to honor those who have won their battle.
For a photo gallery, click here.
There were eight registered teams that had raised just over $22,600 for the American Cancer Society before Friday night’s relay, which ended at midnight.
Pictured: The Atmore Relay for Life gets underway Friday evening. NorthEscambia.com photos by Bethany Reynolds, click to enlarge.
Goodyear Blimp Spotted Over North Escambia
April 23, 2014
The Goodyear Blimp was spotted over the North Escambia area Tuesday. Numerous people reported seeing the blimp in the area of I-10 north to Muscogee Road. The blimp was on the way to Mobile for an overnight stop. Pictured top: The Goodyear Blimp over International Paper in Cantonment (by Josh Black). Pictured inset: The Goodyear Blimp over Muscogee Road (by Mona Baker)Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Senior Wright Accepts Air Force Academy Appointment
April 22, 2014
Northview High School senior Victoria Anne Wright has accepted an appointment to The United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.
The United States Air Force Academy offers a four-year program of instruction and experience designed to provide cadets the knowledge and character essential for leadership, and the motivation to serve as Air Force career officers. Each cadet graduates with a bachelor of science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force.
Pictured above are: Victoria Wright (center, seated), her parents Joseph and Tami Wright (seated): (back row, L-R) cousin Jessica McCullough, her grandparents John and Brenda Ekstrom and sister Elizabeth Wright. Pictured inset: Wright with her NJROTC instructors Charlie C. Code, Capt USN (ret), and Jeffrey D. Simpkins, CPO, USN (ret). Pictured below: Northview Principal Gayle Weaver and Assistant Principal Gerry Pippins presented Wright with a mountain bicycle to navigate between classes. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge. Pictured bottom: The Wrights with Lt. Col. David Landfair, USAFA’s admission liaison officer.
Hunter Jumper Horse Show This Weekend At Equestrian Center
April 22, 2014
The James C. Robinson Escambia County Equestrian Center will host the Pensacola Hunter Jumper Association Horse Show this weekend, Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27. Classes begin each day at 8:30 a.m. and run until everyone competes.
As Pensacola’s only Hunter Jumper club, 200 participants are expected to compete in the show and travel to Escambia County from surrounding states. This event is free to spectators and there is a full service concession stand on site.
The James C. Robinson Escambia County Equestrian Facility is a multi-use facility that hosts horse and dog shows, rodeos, concerts, festivals and more. The facility is located at 7750 Mobile Highway, Pensacola.
Ernest Ward Middle Names April Students Of The Month
April 22, 2014
Ernest Ward Middle School has named Students of the Month for April. They (L-R) Savannah Spence, 6th grade; Conner Riley, 8th grade; and Shelby Sloan, 7th grade. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Summer Dance Workshop Offered At Byrneville Community Center
April 21, 2014
A Summer Dance Workshop will be offered at the Byrneville Community Center June 9-13.
Classes will be offered as follows:
- 8:30 – 9 am — Pre-ballet (ages 3-4)
- 9:15 – 10:15 am — Ballet I (ages 5-7)
- 10:30 – noon — Ballet II and Jazz (ages 8-10) 0-3 years dance experience
- 12:30 – 2 p.m. — Ballet III and Jazz (ages 9-teen) 4 or more years dance experience
Proper dancewear and dance shoes are required. An optional Summer Dance Workship t-shirt will be available for $15 at registration time. The registration deadline is June 2. Contact Heather Leonard’s Danceworks by email at hldanceworks@gmail.com or on Facebook.
Career Academies Recognized; EWMS Culinary Academy Takes Top Honor
April 21, 2014
The 2014 Career Academy Award winners from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties were recently presented, including the Middle School Career Academy of the Year award to Ernest Ward Middle School’s Culinary Arts Academy and the High School Career Academy of the Year award to West Florida High School’s Agriscience Technology Academy.
Middle School Career Academy of the Year
- Culinary Arts Academy, Ernest Ward Middle School (Kathy Ellis, Instructor)
- Microsoft I.T. Academy, Woodlawn Beach Middle School (Jennifer Hensley, Instructor)
Middle School Career Academy Student of the Year
- Elayza Agrabin, Arts, AV & Communications Academy, Bellview Middle School
- Jade Finch, Microsoft I.T. Academy, Hobbs Middle School
Middle School Career Academy Teacher of the Year
- Theresa Simmons, Arts, AV & Communications Academy, Bellview Middle School
- Randy Parazine, Microsoft I.T. Academy, Hobbs Middle School
High School Career Academy Student of the Year
- Angel Aldahondo, Engineering Academy, Escambia High School
- Dezmond Baldwin-Marlow, Sarah J. Ussary Law and Public Service Academy, Pensacola High School
- Abigail Harrison, Commercial Arts Academy, Jay High School
- Olivia Moore, Agriculture Academy, Jay High School
High School Career Academy Teacher of the Year
- Kathy Gilliland, New Media Academy, Pine Forest High School
- Monica Bondurant, Communications & Graphic Arts Academy, Pace High School
High School Career Academy of the Year
- Agriscience Technology Academy, West Florida High School (Paula Petsel, Instructor)
- Digital Multimedia Academy, Milton High School (Kim Smith, Instructor)
Career Academy Student Intern of the Year
- Aliya Eggleton, Criminal Justice Academy, West Florida High School
- Morgan Lundquist, Pharmacy Tech Academy, Locklin Technical Center
High School Career Academy Scholar of the Year
- Jennifer St. John, Engineering Academy, Escambia High School
- Margaret Linscott, Communications & Graphic Arts Academy, Pace High School
Pictured top and below: Ernest Ward Middle School Culinary Academy students hard at work. Pictured bottom: Enjoying EWMS Culinary Academy creations. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
