Rotary Academic All-Stars Named From Four Area Schools
May 10, 2013
The Atmore Rotary Club recognized an outstanding group of area high school students as Academic All-Stars Thursday night
The Academic All-Star program is open to students who attend Northview High School, Atmore Christian School, Escambia County High School or Escambia Academy. To be named an Academic All-Star, a student must have maintained at least a B average in every subject for each grading period of the school year, with at least one A for each grading period.
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Those who have maintained this status from the 9th through the 12th grades, were honored as Four-Year Academic All-Stars (pictured top). Each senior received a $500 scholarship, while Four-Year Academic All-Stars received a $750 scholarship.
The Randolph B. Luttrell, Sr.Scholarship, valued at $2,000, was presented to La’Derious Ty’Shon Franklin (pictured left), who has a 4.1 GPA at Northview High School. The Mary Joyner Grissett Memorial Scholarship, also for $2,000, was presented to Jazmine McGinnis of Escambia County High School.
The following students were recognized Thursday night as Atmore Rotary Academic All-Stars:
(Four-Year Academic All-Stars are denoted with an asterisk)
ATMORE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Ninth Grade
Madelyn Boatwright, Christopher Gehman, Ethan Heller, Nathan Jurjevich.
Tenth Grade
Caleb Hochstetler, Wesley Hostetler, Darren Landis.
Eleventh Grade
Durrell Martin, Travis Smith.
Twelfth Grade
Aimee Jurjevich, Jacinda Stahly*, Narisa Wiggins*, Hannah Ziglar*.
ESCAMBIA ACADEMY
Ninth Grade
Noah Blue, Jay Cieutat, Saige Garrett, Madalynn Grimsley, Todd Lamb, Kajel Patel, Mikayla Spruill.
Tenth Grade
Claire Dawe, Jessica Glick, Baylie Godwin, Garrett Kirk, Auden Lassiter, Erin Rider, Anna Catherine Sasser, Nate Smith, Lindsey Weatherford.
Eleventh Grade
Abigail Akins, Grayson Emmons, Sarah Weatherford.
Twelfth Grade
Caitlyn Bruley*, Brandy Helton, Page Lancaster*
ESCAMBIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Ninth Grade
Kindric Albert, Jakius Brown, Sky Buitron, Xavier Leslie, Ryan Mancinone, Gerald Norris, Rhykker Powell, Darris Rufus, Daniel Weaver.
Tenth Grade
Rodrick Felder, O’Shea Fountain, Robert Henderson, Lyricia Johnson, Ashleigh Simpkins.
Eleventh Grade
Tristen Boothe, Chantelle Bowens, Y’Netta Craft, Malik Deese, Shafoya Gulley, Chelsea Lawson, Dy’qwan Lee, Dy’ametue Leslie, Alexis Moorer, Annah Nichols, Ashley Prime, Larry Pugh, Matthew Quimby, Alexandria Stallworth, Aisha Stots, Davontae Walker.
Twelfth Grade
Scarlet Martin*, Violet Miller, Markee Segura, Heather Taylor, Bria Willis*.
NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Ninth Grade
Kaitlyn Noelle Abbott, Jessica Kathryn Amerson, Christopher Noah Coker, Lawrence CW Douglas, Jacob Dunsford, Abbie Elizabeth Johnson, Trevor Dale Levins, Moriah Renee’ McGahan, Jason Andrew Perritt, Bethany Cheyenne Reynolds, Danielle Chanel Robinson, Savanna Brianne Roux, Jordan Caroline Taylor, David Franklin Thorpe, Harmoni Faith Till, Jensyn Lillian Warner, Haylee Alease Weaver, Madison Page Weber.
Tenth Grade
E’Layzha Rikiah Bates, Annie Lorene Bobo, Joshua Joseph Borelli, Kamryn Denise Brock, Tristan Taylor Brown, Megan Paige Bryan, Kristen Renae Byrd, Kendal Brooke Cobb, Austin Blake Cunningham, Hannah Elizabeth Gibson, Kyndall Lauren Hall, Julie Beth Hester, Adriann Dawn Lee, Jessica Leigh McCullough, Aaron Thomas McDonald, Tristan Hunter Portwood, Mallory Mason Ryan, Samantha Elizabeth Sharpless.
Eleventh Grade
Kasie Lee Braun, Audrey Leigh Byrd, Anna Elizabeth Donald, Anna Elizabeth Fischer, Tamara Maria Green, Courtney Lynn Jones, Courtney Yvonne Solari, Jeremy Logan Stacey, Courtney Alexandra Weaver, Victoria Anne Wright.
Twelfth Grade
Jessica Marie Baldwin, Alison Danielle Bardin, Hannah Elizabeth Fiellin, Jazzlyn Shanece Franklin*, La’Derious Ty’Shon Franklin, Ashton Brooke Gibbs, Justin Lance Halteman, Marcus Trey Johnson, Zachary Sean Johnson*, Ashley Nicole Mooney, Dustin Todd Parker, Winston Riley, Tyler Dewayne Roley, Julia R. Thorpe.
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Ernest Ward Names Students Of The Month
May 9, 2013
Ernest Ward Middle School has named Students of the Month for April. They are (L-R) Taryn Janes, sixth grade; Fisher Spence, seventh grade; and Elizabeth Wright, eighth grade. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pensacola Police, Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Honor Fallen Officers
May 9, 2013
Thursday morning, the Pensacola Police Department held its annual Law Enforcement Memorial to honor those that have died in the line of duty.
Wednesday, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office held a Law Enforcement Memorial Service to honor fallen officers from across the state. The ceremony included a 21-gun salute, an Honor Guard flag presentation and a bagpipe performance of Amazing Grace.
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Hollingshead Honored At Judson College Honors Convocation
May 8, 2013
A local student was honored at Judson College’s recent spring Honors Convocation in Marion, Ala.
Anna Hollingshead of Century was named to “Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities” and inducted into the Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society and the Kappa Delta Epsilon Education Honor Society.
1970 Chevy Chevelle Takes ‘Best Of Show’ At Century’s Sawmill Day
May 7, 2013
A 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle owned by Jerry Dawson was the Best of Show winner in Saturday’s car show at Century’s Sawmill Day.
Other trophy and prize winners were:
- Diane Van Leer, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
- Eric Uptegrove, Chevy Corvette Roadster Convertible
- Freddie McCall, 1930 Model A
- Gene Sims, 1965 Mercury Comet
- Gerald Dubose, 1940 Chevrolet
- Jean Yale, Chevrolet SSR
- Joe Pecjak, 1967 International Harvester
- John Henderson, 1947 Ford
- Louis Tharp, 1966 Corvette
- Peggy Lynn, 1966 Mustang
- Ramon Renfro, Mitshubishi
- Will & Rita Adams, 1966 Volkswagen
- Buddy Lynn, 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie, Best Interior
- Joe Linzy, 1958 Ford Hardtop Convertible, Best Paint
- Donnie Carlisle, 1970 Mustang, Best Engine
Fore more photos from the Sawmill Day and Car Show, click here.
Pictured top: Jerry Dawson’s 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle was the Best of Show winner at Saturday’s Century Sawmill Day. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Barrineau Park Historical Society Awards Scholarships
May 7, 2013
The Barrineau Park Historical Society has presented three scholarships to area students.
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Jonathon Rogers received a $1,000 academic scholarship from the Barrineau Park Historical Society. He plans to pursue a career in the medical field. Presenting the check is Andrea Byars, one of the first BPHS scholarship winners.
Marcus Baker won the Stephen G. Jogan Memorial scholarship worth $1000 to further his education. He plans to major in music education and become a local high school music teacher. His scholarship was awarded by BPHS President Craig Exner.
Tristan Baker received the Lynda Minchew Memorial scholarship. He plans to use the $500 scholarship to further his plans to enter the ministry. The scholarship was presented by Minchew’s daughter Kristen Dodd and son Brian Dodd.
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Cox Names Students As Inspirational Heros
May 6, 2013
Almost 50 outstanding Escambia County students were honored recently at the 19th Annual Cox Inspirational Hero Celebration. The event honors students that have faced significant challenges, including the loss of their parents, physical illness, handicaps and language barriers.
Honorees (with North Escambia students listed in bold) were:
Elementary Students
Gillian Buckley, Bellview; Dylan Vorrasi, Beulah; Lauchlan McKay, Blue Angels; Brandon Berry, Bratt; Charles Bryant, Brentwood; Katelyn Hassebrock, Byrneville; Skylar Ford, C.A. Weis; Jolan Cunningham, Cordova Park; Ron’Drickka Edwards, Ensley; Nicholas Crowley, Ferry Pass; Joey Yarber, Global Learning Academy; Maximilian High, Hellen Caro; Julianna Schwartz, Holm; Dawn Huddle, Jim Allen; Leilani Pooley, Lincoln Park; Trinity Morris,Longleaf; Kaila Kelly,McArthur; Larry Allie, Molino; Anthony Goodwin, Myrtle Grove; Lorna McLendon, N.B. Cook; Phillip Straughn, O.J. Semmes; Malyana Jackson, Oakcrest; Julie Wakefield, Pleasant Grove; Joshua Parr, R.C. Lipscomb; Antoinette Heno, Scenic Heights; Ja’Daisha Young, Warrington; and Dilon Fountain, West Pensacola.
Middle School Students
Victoria Sechrist, Bailey; Jezabelle LeClair, Bellview; Gerald Sill,Brown Barge; Daysha Kite, Ernest Ward; Janaizia Worley, Ferry Pass; Jolyeah Williams, Warrington; Ti’Kerrian Boggs, Woodham; and Valeria Salazar, Workman.
High School Students
Andrea Overton, Escambia; Isaiah Williams, Northview; Michael Riggs,Pensacola; Kylie Valin, Pine Forest; Logan Thirtyacre, Tate; Victor Nall,Washington; Joshua Inghram, West Florida; and Eduar Williams Jr., Escambia Charter School.
May Century Community Pride Award Presented To Consultant
May 6, 2013
The Century Area Chamber of Commerce has presented their May 2013 Community Pride Award to town consultant Debbie Nickles. Nickles has played a key role in Century obtaining several grants, including grants that allowed for housing in the town to be rehabilitated or rebuilt. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local Students Win Rotary Four-Way Test Essay Contest
May 6, 2013
Four North Escambia students were recognized as winners in the annual Rotary Four-Way Test Essay Contest by the Suburban West Rotary Club.
Grand prize winner was Jessica Amerson of Northview High School, a student of Raja Atallah. She received a $500 prize. Other finalists, all from Tate High School, were first runner-up Noah Hintz (teacher Linda Leggett), Honya Richbourg (teacher Stephanie Tompkins) and Eion Blanchard (teacher Linda Leggett).
The Four-Way Test Essay Contest is open to all Escambia County high school students, with each participant writing a short essay on the topic “Why is the Rotary Four-Way Test relevant today?”. The Four-Way Test is used by Rotarians to encourage value-driven, ethical behavior at work, at home and in the community.
During a recent luncheon, the winners read their essays to the club and were presented with certificates of achievement and cash prizes.
Pictured top: Suburban West Rotary Four-Way Test Essay Contest finalists (L-R) Jessica Amerson, Northview; Noah Hintz, Tate; Eion Blanchard, Tate; and Honya Richbourg, Tate. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Dancing In The Streets
May 5, 2013
Members of Heather Leonard’s Danceworks entertained the crowds at the second annual Century Sawmill Day in Century on Saturday. The group practices weekly in Byrneville.
For a bonus gallery with over 140 photos, click here for a gallery on the NorthEscambia.com Facebook page. (“LIKE” NorthEscambia.com on Facebook to see the photos.)
Pictured: Members of Heather Leonard’s Danceworks perform Saturday in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge
