Tate High Names The Top Of The Class, Presents Senior Awards
June 4, 2013
The Tate High School has named their honors graduates and announced awards to seniors.
Amy Elizabeth Sapp was named the Class of 2013 valedictorian, while Alonna Simone Chastang is salutatorian. There were 43 students (listed below) named to the Top Ten Percent of the class.
Sapp is a four-year member of Tate’s Mock Trial team. She has been awarded “Best Attorney” at the local, state, and national levels. In March, she traveled to Washington, DC , after being selected to represent Florida in the United States Senate Youth Program. Amy is also this year’s Student Council president and National Honor Society president. This summer, Amy will attend the University of Florida to study international relations and later attend law school.
Chastang is vice president of the National Beta club and is a member of the Senior Executive Board. She is an active volunteer and dedicated member of the youth group of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She plans to attend the University of West Florida and study accounting.
Highlights of other scholarships and awards presented during Senior Honors Night included:
Halee Boyd’s mother, Marty, attended the ceremony to accept an award of Fortitude and Endurance for her daughter.
Kathy Varner presented a $1,000 science scholarship to Wesley Collins in memory of Mr. Michael D. Varner. He was a teacher at Tate for over 30 years. This scholarship was given to a student intending to enter the field of science.
Principle Rick Shackle Mr. Rick Shackle presented an Aggie Hero award in memory of Dillon Roberson (Class of 2009). The first scholarship was presented to his younger brother, Tanner Roberson.
Tate’s National Merit finalist, Andrew Belt, received a Presidential Scholarship from the University of Alabama worth $107,350.00.
Additionally, Fortis Institute, Pensacola State College, University of West Florida, University of South Alabama, Huntingdon College, Troy University and the University of Alabama attended the program to present scholarships.
Members of the Tate High School Top Ten Percent are:
- Amy Elizabeth Sapp – Valedictorian (4.925 GPA)
- Alonna Simone Chastang– Salutatorian (4.8589 GPA)
- Jordan Noelle McGowan
- Bailee Cheyenne Johnson
- Kelsey Marie Potoczek
- Andrew Seth Belt
- Travis Lee Walton
- Brooke Michelle White
- Ryan Colton Rogers
- Sarah Nicole Pierre
- Matthew Donald Bailey
- Ryan Edward Lavoie
- McKenzie Dean Ellis
- Jennifer Marie Brown
- Raven Denise Ellis
- Colter Turner Uebelsteadt
- David Derby Moorhead
- Christopher David Levan
- Hannah Marie Malone
- Samuel Benton Wallace
- Lindsey Rae Gordon
- Allen Christopher Dunson
- Raychel Jean Hardy
- Whitney Leigh Patterson
- Benjamin Matthew Minor
- Breanna Starr Riddell
- Khord Jaime Ramirez
- Haley Morgan Johnson
- Lauren Ryan McKinnon
- Matthew Adam Rickard
- Dallas Juliana Nickerson
- William Tanner Newman
- Lauren Elizabeth Chavers
- Rachel Alexandra Merlin
- Audrey Lynn Freeman
- Emily June Lee
- Madison Elizabethann Leonard
- Katelyn Brooke Godwin
- Sarah Catherine Yohnke
- Jonathan Austin Stacey
- Chase Edward Green
- Bailey Mie McCrackin
- Hannah Dawn Thompson
Molino Park Presents End Of The Year Awards Pre-K – First Grade
June 4, 2013
Here are end of the year awards presented to Molino Park Elementary School students in Pre-K to first grade:
PRE – K
Good Citizenship
- Destiny Abrams
- Aadan Adams
- Dallas Batz
- Ora Bryan
- Ayden Crabtree
- Garrett Crabtree
- Shay Crosby
- Lily Driver
- Deserae Fryman
- Chase Garrett
- John Hatch
- Bailey Herrington
- Conner Hetherington
- Riana Hillard
- Chet Knable
- Gus Leatherberry
- Darla Massey
- Caelen McKillion
- Mary Oliver
- Dominic Picheo
- Brodie Pitts
- Kamerson Shaw
- Destiny Spencer
- Layton Woodward
Accelerated Reader – Most Books Read
- Aadan Adams – Mrs. Blackburn
- Ayden Crabtree – Mrs. Crites
- Dominic Picheo – Mrs. Hamric
KINDERGARTEN
Good Citizenship
- Trae Ardeneaux
- Austin Batz
- Camden Beaty
- Dylan Boyington
- Nehemiah Delarosa
- Mailyn Duke
- Alley Enfinger
- Kambrie Faircloth
- Jericha Finlay
- Nolan Goetter
- Izzy Hetherington
- Kaylie Johnson
- Grayden Johnson-Sheffield
- Aubree Jordan
- Caleb Larson
- Savannah McCullough
- Cherry Murphy
- Emma Nigam
- Brayden Pigg
- Lauren Pardue
- Caleb Rea
- Naoki Rogers
- Rylee Rogers
- Ricky Shaw
- Logan Shoffner
- Brooklyn Summerlin
- Nathan Thompson
- Keeley Wiggins
- Brooke Wilson
- Eli Woodruff
- Abbigail Woods
- Elijah Varela
All ‘S’ Honor Roll
- Austin Batz
- Camden Beaty
- Alley Enfinger
- Kambrie Faircloth
- Jericha Finlay
- Nolan Goetter
- Aubree Jordan
- Caleb Rea
- Naoki Rogers
- Rylee Rogers
- Logan Shoffner
- Brooklyn Summerlin
- Keeley Wiggins
Outstanding Behavior – Miss Cristofoletti
- Aiden Harris
- Hunter Manning
Most Improved All Around – Mrs. Greene
- Jacob Wood
Writing Excellence – Mrs. Greene
- Kristopher Kelley
Best All Around Student – Mrs. Ledger
- Morgan Salmon
Most Improved Student – Mrs. Ledger
- Grayden Johnson-Sheffield
FIRST GRADE
Good Citizenship
- Darius Abrams
- Jade Allen
- Jarret Bodiford
- Robbie Bodiford
- Kelsey Boykin
- Nathan Caston
- Riley Crites
- Evan Crosby
- Moses Delarosa
- Matthew Dix
- Kylie Grantham
- Lilly Hatch
- Amber Irby
- Bobbie-Sue Jarrell
- Sylvia Jarrell
- Robert Lee
- Austin Manning
- Leila Mason
- Chance McElhannon
- Anna McKee
- Addison Pawless
- Evin Pedicord
- Chloe Ragsdale
- Brodie Rhodes
- Dylan Settle
- Dequan Shabazz
- Brenson Silcox
- Chance Smith
- Colten Taylor
- Brier Thompson
- Trey Thompson
- Ralin Trump
- Domanique Turner
- Dylan Wood
- Carley Woodfin
- Brooklyn Zylstra
Perfect Attendance
- Jarrett Bodiford
- Robbie Bodiford
- Matthew Dix
- Lilly Hatch
- Chance McElhannon
- Lillie Weber
‘A’ Honor Roll
- Kelsey Boykin
- Kylie Grantham
- Lilly Hatch
- Austin Manning
- Leila Mason
- Chance McElhannon
- Evin Pedicord
- Chloe Ragsdale
- Lavon Taylor
- Lillie Weber
- A/B Honor Roll
- Darius Abrams
- Kendall Alvare
- Kyler Boutwell
- Nathan Caston
- Niko Champagne
- Riley Crites
- Matthew Dix
- Emma Grimm
- Amber Irby
- Bobbie-Sue Jarrell
- Sylvia Jarrell
- Trinity Scroggins
- Dylan Settle
- Colten Taylor
- Brier Thompson
- Brooklyn Zylstra
Most Improved – Mrs. Calhoun
- Robbie Bodiford
Most Effort – Mrs. Calhoun
- Darius Abrams
Most Improved – Mrs. Lowery
- Sylvia Jarrell
Most Effort – Mrs. Lowery
- Addison Pawless
Most Improved – Mrs. Venable
- Makayla Golson
Best Effort – Mrs. Venable
- Harley Edmonson
Most Sunshine Math Points in 1st Grade
- Anna McKee
Tate Class Of 2013 Holds Baccalaureate Service
June 3, 2013
The Tate High School Class of 2013 held their Baccalaureate Service Sunday afternoon at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola. Graduation for the class will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Pensacola Bay Center.
Pictured top: The Tate High Class of 2013 Baccalaureate Service at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola on Sunday. Pictured inset: Longtime Tate government teacher Dale Gilmore addresses the crowd at Olive Baptist. Pictured below. Tate Principal Rick Shackle, Vice Principal Terry Colburn and Escambia School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas listen to the service. Photos by Mona Baker for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Summer Reading Fun Begins
June 3, 2013
Kids of all ages can keep their reading skills sharp this summer as they “Dig Into Reading” with summer reading programs underway at area libraries.
WEST FLORIDA LIBRARY
The West Florida Public Library will hold a “Dig Into Reading” summer reading club for all children ages preschool and up. The event will include stories, weird noises, shadow puppets, magic, reptiles and more.
The 2013 Summer Reading Club will be held June 3-August 10. Children can register at any West Florida Public Library.
Century Branch Library
Summer Reading Program – Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
Molino Branch Library
Preschool story time — Mondays, 2:45 p.m.
Summer Reading Program - Mondays, 4:00 p.m.
Tryon Branch
Preschool story time — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Summer Reading Program - Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.
Main Library
Preschool story time — Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Summer Reading Program - Mondays, noon.
Southwest Branch
Summer Reading Program – Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Westside Branch
Preschool story time — Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.
Summer Reading Program – Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.
Ernest Ward Names May Students Of The Month
June 3, 2013
Ernest Ward Middle School has named Students of the Month for May. They are (L-R) Lari McCann, seventh grade; Austin Smith, sixth grade; and Kayleigh Linam, eighth grade. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Seed To Plate: Learn More About Your Home Garden
June 3, 2013
The Escambia County Extension Service will host “Seed to Plate – Healthy and Productive Home Gardents” on Thursday, June 6.
The program is for those that have a home garden but want to learn how to get more out of it. Participants will learn the basics of safe garden production and tips for home food preservation. Appropriate shoes for a garden tour should be worn.
The program will take place at the Escambia County Extension office on Stephani Road at 6 p.m. Cost is $5. Register by calling Fran Lainhart at (850) 475-5230 or emailing lainhaf@ufl.edu.
List: Vacation Bible Schools
June 2, 2013
Vacation Bible Schools will begin this week and continue throughout the summer at churches in the North Escambia area.
To add a VBS to this list, email news@northescambia.com.
Flomaton VBS
The Flomaton Pentecostal Holiness Church, 84 Palafox Street, willl hold VBS ‘Kingdom Rock…Where Kids Stand Strong For God’, June 3 through June 7 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. for children who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade.Contact Martha at (251) 296-2214.
Brooks Memorial VBS
Brooks Memorial Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible school Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7 from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. daily for ages three years to sixth grade.
Canoe Bapist VBS
Canoe Baptist Church will host “Adventures on Promise Island” Vacation Bible school, June 9-13, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. VBS fun day and registration will be June 8 from 10:30 a.m. until noon.
Ray’s Chapel VBS
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church will hold their “Amazing Wonders Aviation” VBS, June 9 – June 14, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
FBC Bratt VBS
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will hold their “Colossal Coaster World, Facing Fear, Trusting God” VBS, June 10 – June 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. for ages three through 6th grade.
Cottage Hill VBS
Cottage Hill United Methodist Church will hold VBS June 10 -14, from 6-9 p.m. for children kindergarten through ninth grade. Supper is provided each night. 229 Williams Ditch Road in Cantonment. For more information call Barbara at (850) 968-2410.
Moyeville Baptist VBS
Moyeville Baptist Church will hold their “Investigation Destination, Following Clues to the King of Kings” VBS, June 10 – June 14, beginning at 5:30 each evening for ages four through 12 at 10685 Upper Creek Road in Flomaton.(251) 238-7737.
Cottage Hill VBS
The First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill will host “Colossal Coaster” Vacation Bible School June 17 -21, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. for grades K-5. Transportation available. For more information, call (850) 968-2357.
FBC Cantonment VBS
First Baptist Church of Cantonment will host “Colossal Coaster World” VBS June 24 – June 28 from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. at 118 Morris Avenue in Cantonment. For more info (850) 968-9135.
St. Luke UMC VBS
St. Luke United Methodist Church will host “Kingdom Rock” VBS, June 24 – June 28 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. for children ages 4 through 6th grade. The church is located at 1394 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola. Sign up at https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/stlukeumc. For more information call (850) 477-3145.
Victory Assembly VBS
“Big Top” Vacation Bible School at Victory Assembly of God, 1895 Victory Road, Cantonment, June 24-28, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m for birth to fifth grade. (850) 587-2295.
Beulah Freewill VBS
Beulah Freewill Baptist Church will hold VBS June 24 – June 29 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. For more information call (850) 944-0408.
Windy Hill VBS
Windy Hill Baptist Church will hold their VBS July 8 – July 12 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. for all ages. Dinner will be served at 5:15 p.m. each evening at 9896 Rebel Road in Beulah. Call (850) 944-2246 for more information.
Pine Forest Assembly VBS
Pine Forest Assembly of God will hold their “Hayday, Growing in Friendship with Jesus” VBS, Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 21, at 10:30 a.m. at 3125 Pine Forest Road in Cantoment. Call (850) 476-1378 to pre-register.
St. Monica’s VBS
St. Monica’s Episcopal Church will be hosting The Amazing Praise Band Vacation Bible School July 22-26 at 699 S. Hwy 95-A in Cantonment. For more information or to register, call the church office Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon at (850) 937-0001 or visit our web site at www.st-monicas.org.
Aldersgate UMC VBS
Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino will hold VBS Everywhere, Fun Fair August 5-9 from 5-8:30 p.m. A carnival style kickoff will be held Saturday, August 3 from 3-6 p.m. Ages 3-rising 5th graders. Preregister at www.aumcmolino.org. For info, call Sandra at (850) 587-2489.
CrossFaith Ride Benefits Alzheimer’s Services
June 2, 2013
CrossFaith Church in Molino held a motorcycle ride Saturday to benefit local Alzheimer’s victims and their families. The ride began at Eagle’s Talon on Copter Road and ended at the church in Molino with a cookout, door prizes and more. Proceeds will benefit Alzheimer’s Services. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle Holds Graduation (With Photo Gallery)
June 1, 2013
The Ernest Ward Middle School Class of 2013 held a graduation program Friday at the school.
The students took part in the ceremony that had a slightly more casual and fun theme than a traditional high school pomp and circumstance graduation exercise.
For a Facebook photo gallery, click here. (The photo gallery contains a photo of each graduate, compliments of NorthEscambia.com.)
Students participating in the graduation activities Friday at Ernest Ward Middle School were:
TOP TEN
- Alyssa Brianna Borelli
- Kristopher Ian Schneider
- Jada Mona Tucker
- Jessica Lauren Stacey
- Autumn Grace Albritton
- Mitchell James Singleton
- Kayleigh Grace Linam
- Zachary Chase Sheldon
- Savanna Louise Calhoun
- Peighton Danielle Dortch
- Dylan Cole Amerson
- Victoria Anne Amerson
- Carson Riley Bailey
- Caeley Danielle Barrett
- Natalie Grace Barrow
- Alyssa Marie Bell
- Dustin Lee Bethea
- Keithin Morez Blunt
- Christopher O’Neal Boutwell
- Amy Danielle Branch
- Travis James Bridges
- Kylie Brianne Brook
- James Sean Brooks
- Dimonique Regina Brown
- Kaylee Rae Brown
- Keviana Kadaisha Brown
- Devonte Ladarrin Burt
- Eric Derell Carthon
- Tabitha Faye Chavers
- Hanna Nadine Clarke
- Dillon Scott Clary
- Madeline Grace Clemmons
- Kathryn Marie Grace Cmehill
- Khari Adama Codrington
- Hannah Rebekah Coffey
- Kaelyn Marie Coffey
- Logan Hunter Cofield
- Austin Shane Collier
- Makensie Ann Colvin
- Amber Lynn Commalander
- Daryl River Cook
- Dustin Ryan Crumbley
- Jason Glenn Crutchfield
- Ashley Nicole Davis
- Camron Alan Day
- Colby Winston Dees
- Marcel Andrion Diggs
- Hannah Renee Edmonson
- Logan Hunter Edwards
- Jasmine Nicole Elliott
- Ohijie Jzamal Elliott
- Brittney Renae Faberman
- Austin Matthew Faircloth
- Colby Bryant Flurnoy
- De’Asia Ja’Shay Fountain
- Jewel Regina Garner
- Mallory Olivia Gibson
- Lindsey Sue Gindl
- Cody Dewayne Graham
- Taylor Bryanne Grant
- Courtney Nicole Grim
- LaNora Elizabeth Hall
- Michela Francis Hall
- Zipporah Montria Harris
- Gabrielle Laianne Hawkins
- Nathan Allen Hawthorne
- Emily Heard
- Lora Brianne Hicks
- Heather Alyssa Hilton
- Michael Trey Holder
- Beverly Ann Hughes
- Rachael Nickole Irby
- Mary Catherine Jernigan
- Jared Michael Jeter
- Kristen Evelyn Johnson
- Taylor Danyelle Kearley
- Adrian Daniel King
- Amy Ann Kite
- Daysha Lashea Kite
- Nathan Hunter Kite
- Desmone Madre Knight
- John Alex Krochta
- Chase Edward Lewis
- Koriaun Von’Trey Lewis
- De Jaunte Lamond Lowery
- Laxavier Lasedrick Lowery
- Ean Taylor Lundy
- McKayla Ann Macks
- Zachary Glen Maholovich
- Deonte’ Arnez Martin
- Trenton Dewayne Martin
- Destiny Brook Mathis
- Sara Maria McCreary
- Brittanie Nichole McLemore
- Mallory Topanga Merchant
- Preston Gage Milstead
- Contraris Montras Mitchell
- Flenequa Ann Mitchell
- Aalyiah Janay Moorer
- Sha’Kaura Tenae Moorer
- Brianna Delrae’ Morgan
- Morgan Alexis Myrick
- Jamia Marie Newton
- Daniel Francis Nielsen
- Audriene Doreatha Odom
- Charlie Glenn Odom
- Martavious Akino Odom
- Harlan Jackson Parr
- Deidre Danyell Paul
- April Gail Payne
- Zachery Austin Payne
- Morgan Cass Pope
- Shyla Nicole Pope
- Gregory Pressley
- Jasmine Skyy Prock
- Logan Ward Purvis
- Adrianne Leighanne Reaves
- Kyle Douglas Reaves
- Tre’Darius Ty’Rae Redmond
- Mallarie Rae Rigby
- Yotiannia O’Nesha Robbins
- Quentin Lee Sampson
- Charles Douglas Schachle
- Gaten Tyree Scott
- Shianne Elizabeth Sheedy
- Adam Clay Smith
- Brianna Morgan Smith
- Cody Allen Smith
- Matthew Thomas Smith
- Megan Shyanne Snyder
- Brandon Ty’Bree Spencer
- Devin William Stabler
- Troy Austin Stuckey
- Caleb William Therrell
- Brittanee Somer Thomas
- Jasmine Marie Walker
- Luke Carlton Ward
- Chelsea Ann Waters
- Jacob Henry Weaver
- Marshall Cameron Welford
- James Coleman White
- Tatyanna Monticia
- Tylia Lynett White
- Krystal Inez Whitehead
- Alston Sylvester Wiggins
- Roquan Devon Wiggins
- Leigha Nicole Wilson
- Robert Tyler Wilson
- Hadley Marie Woodfin
- Elizabeth Paige Wright
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Under Fire: Inside Armed Shooter Exercise At Area School
May 30, 2013
Gunfire and screams echoed through the hallways of Flomaton High School Wednesday afternoon. A gunman was on campus, holding hostages.
It was all part of a three-day active shooter training program involving multiple law enforcement agencies. And the idea was to make it as realistic as possible, even for the most seasoned of officers.
In one scenario, a single shooter held a hostage at gunpoint in classroom. Officers entered the scenario with no information, other than there was one or more active shooters and hostages somewhere in the building.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Gunfire sounded, and two hostages ran from a classroom into the hallway where the officers, if they reacted correctly, would not shoot them.
“I’m gonna kill you,” the gunman screamed at the hostage remaining in the classroom.
“Please don’t shoot me,” the hostage said, her hands in the air. “I don’t want to die.”
A single officer approached the classroom, his weapon drawn and loaded with 9 mm training rounds. His eyes scanned the room, his gun following, as he noted our photographer in the corner of the room and confirmed he was not a target. In a real life situation, there could have been innocent children huddled in that corner.
The officer quickly identified the gunman, firing off two rounds into center mass. The officer confirmed the gunman was dead, removing her weapon away from the body. The hostage was safe, the situation seemingly diffused as another officer entered the room. But more gunfire and screams erupted down the hallway, sending the officers running.
The sights, the smell of gunfire, the screams, the realistic 9mm training rounds that strike at over 300 feet per second (which, as one trainer noted, “really hurt” without protective gear), and shell casings flying across the room were all designed for realism. And for adrenaline.
FIRST OF ITS KIND LOCAL TRAINING
This week’s active shooter training exercise is the first of its kind held in Escambia County, AL, and the first for most of the officers in attendance.
“You really can teach an old dog new tricks,” Flomaton Police Chief Stoney Daw, 72, said after the live fire training. “You can find your weak points and your strong points this way.”
The training, with instructors from the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training at Louisiana State University, was conducted at no cost to local law enforcement agencies. The LASER – Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response — training’s $35,000 price tab was covered by FEMA and Homeland Security.
“This was the first time we’ve had this type training locally,” Escambia County (AL) Chief Deputy Mike Lambert said. “This class was to train our local officers to go back to their agencies and train others. And this was a rare opportunity for our agencies to train together; that would be very important if we ever respond together to a real incident.”
Agencies taking part in the class included the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office, Atmore Police Department, Flomaton Police Department, Brewton Police Department, the Escambia County (AL) District Attorney’s Office and the Alabama Marine Police.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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EDUCATOR’S INSIGHT
Flomaton High School Principal Scott Hammond had the chance Wednesday afternoon to suit up in protective gear and become involved in the training scenarios.
“It provided insight on how students need to react and how they need to leave the building,” Hammond said. “I’m very honored our school was used for the exercise. And I’m glad I got the see the other side of a shooter situation.”
Hammond said that despite seeing the realistic training, he still views himself as a first line of defense in the event his campus should ever experience an active shooter.
“Whether or not I am armed, I still think I would try to disarm someone coming in here with a gun,” he said. “These are my students, and I’m going to do everything I can to protect them.”
For a photo gallery, click here.
Editor’s note: There were no students present during Wednesday’s exercise at Flomaton High School; the school has already dismissed for the summer.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
