Photo Gallery: ARTmore Celebrates The Arts With Gallery Night
May 19, 2013
A few dozen artists from South Alabama and Northwest Florida took part in the inaugural “ARTmore” gallery night event in Atmore Saturday evening. The event gathered artists, photographers, potters, crafters, musicians and more on the streets of Atmore.
For NorthEscambia.com ARTmore photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Saturday evening’s “ARTmore” gallery night in downtown Atmore. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview, Ernest Ward Hold Annual FFA Banquet
May 18, 2013
The Northview High School FFA held their 18th annual banquet Friday night along with the Ernest Ward Middle School FFA.
The night also included many awards for Northview and Ernest Ward Middle school FFA members and supporters.
Among those honored for their support of the FFA program were Sheila Holland, Billy Johnson, Bill Welch, and Arty and Pam Kleinatland. The five were named honorary members of the Northview FFA.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
Some of the other awards and scholarships presented Friday night included:
Blue and Gold Awards: Dillian Crutchfield, Gene Hassebrock, Bethany Reynolds, Jeremy Stacey, Karissa Strickland, Kaitlyn Kleinatland and Grady Rigby.
Outstanding Freshman and Star Greenhand: Haylee Weaver
Outstanding Sophmore: Tiffani Cruce
Outstanding Junior: Courtney Solari
Outstanding Senior: Jessica Baldwin
2012-2013 Officer Leadership Awards: Photographer-Kaitlyn Kleinatland, Chaplain-Bethany Reynolds, Historian- Courtney Weekly, Parliamentarian- Tiffani Cruce, Sentinel – Dillian Crutchfield, Reporter-Haylee Weaver, Treasurer- Jeremy Stacey, Secretary- Karissa Strickland, Vice-President – Courtney Solari, President – Jessica Baldwin
High Point Award: Jessica Baldwin
American Degree: Lydia Weaver
State Degree: Jessica Baldwin and Dillian Crutchfield
Chapter Degree: Tiffani Cruce and Karissa Strickland
Greenhand Degree: Katelyn Born, Kamryn Brock, Codie Calloway, Ciara Campbell, Lane Godwin, Gene Hassebrock, Ricky Jones, Kaitlyn Kleinatland, Trevor Levins, Moriah McGahan, Ben Preston, Laurie Purdy, Bethany Reynolds, Savanna Roux, Levi Solomon, Haylee Weaver and Courtney Weekley
FFA Alumni Scholarship: Jessica Baldwin and Dillian Crutchfield
Thomas E. Weaver Memorial Scholarship: Jessica Baldwin
Glynn C. Key Scholarship: Jessica Baldwin
Jamie Hall Memorial Scholarship: Lydia Weaver and Mitchell Singleton
The new Northview FFA officers named for the 2013-2014 school year were: President – Courtney Solari, Vice President – Courtney Weekley, 2nd Vice President – Haylee Weaver, Secretary – Bethany Reynolds, Treasurer – Moriah McGahan, Reporter – Kaitlyn Kleinatland, Sentinel – Tabitha Chavers, Parlimentarian – Mitchell Singleton, Historian – Hunter Kite, Chaplian – Tamara Barrows, Photographer – Jessica Stacey, and Public Relations – Tiffani Cruce.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
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Ernest Ward’s Sounds Of Spring
May 17, 2013
The Ernest Ward Middle School music department presented their annual spring concert Thursday night at the Walnut Hill Community Center. The Ernest Ward advanced and beginning bands, and the Ernest Ward chorus performed during the evening event. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Fallen Escambia Deputies Honored
May 16, 2013
Law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty were honored Wednesday by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Fraternal Order of Police. About a dozen Escambia County deputies have died in the line of duty — the first in 1923 and the most recent, Lt. George Hura, Jr., in 2004. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Nursery, Church Team Up With Nursing Home For Gardening Time
May 16, 2013
In honor of National Nursing Home Week, Century United Methodist Church, and M&D nursery of Century pooled their efforts to create a gardening experience for the residents and staff at Century Care Center.
The residents were given a few lessons on planting and caring for an assortment of plants, with a few residents digging in and getting their hands dirty. The end was result was a more beautiful courtyard at the facility.
“The residents will be watching closely, as the plants grow and become even more beautiful,” said Mae Hildreth, Century Care’s activities director. “We have a wonderful and giving community.”
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Fund Raiser Benefits Cheerleaders; Families In The Philippines
May 15, 2013
Northview High School cheerleaders are selling Threads of Hope Bracelets. The Threads of Hope bracelets are handmade by working women and families in the Philippines. Of each $2 bracelet sold, $1 goes to the Northview cheerleaders and $1 goes back to the Filipino women and their families. The bracelets are available in the Northview office or from any NHS cheerleader. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Manna Nets 73,665 Pounds Of Food From Letter Carrier Drive
May 14, 2013
Saturday’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties collected 73,665 pounds of food for Manna Food Pantries. Manna said they can will feed 4,604 needy people with the donations. Pictured: Food donations from the Stamp Out Hunger food drive are unloaded at the Manna Food Pantries in Pensacola. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
NHS Tribal Beat Band Holds Annual Banquet
May 14, 2013
The Northview High School Tribal Beat Band held their annual banquet Monday night at the school.
Seniors were presented a trophy, while the other members of the band, color guard, majorettes and dance team were presented with a certificate and a medallion commemorating a state championship.
Senior band members recognized Monday night were:
- Alison Bardin
- Autumn Bobo
- Ashley Cunningham
- Misty Doran
- Ashton Gibbs
- Cheyenne Godwin
- Melanie Heard
- Kristin Knight
- Courtney Lambert
- Shelby Lewis
- Leigha Maher
- Sandy Rainwater
- Stephanie Roach
- Clarissa Ross
Pictured top: Senor band members Stephanie Roach, Misty Doran, Ashley Cunningham, Leigha Maher, Kristin Knight and Shelby Lewis. Pictured below: Senor band members Stephanie Roach, Alison Barden, Melanie Heard, Ashton Gibbs, Courtney Lambert and Sandy Rainwater. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Jay Elementary Students Visit Ronald McDonald House
May 14, 2013
Students from Jay Elementary School paid a visit to the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola. They delivered gifts for the mothers at Ronald McDonald House, took a tour and tried out the playground. Courtesy photos for Northescambia.com, click to enlarge.
Easy Returns: Molino Library Gets Book Drop
May 13, 2013
Returning books at the new Molino Branch Library has become a little more convenient. The library, which opened April 1, now has a 24/7 book return located on the sidewalk at the northwest corner of the building on Highway 95A. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.