Century High Class Of 1968 Holds Reunion
June 5, 2011
The Century High School Class of 1968 held a reunion last weekend.
The group met Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Fiebig in Avalon Beach for dinner. They met again on Sunday at the Alger Sullivan Historical Society Museum in Century for dinner.
The group also raised funds to purchase eight memorial bricks for deceased class members.
Pictured: (seated, L-R) Sharon Calloway Jones, Marilyn Stewart Chestnutt, Becky Cash, Pamela Wood Fiebig, Danette Purvis Morris, Juanita Carden DuRocher, Jean Harwell, (back row,L-R) Eugene Pettis, Sandra Watson Pettis, Mike Brock, Bill Bryan, Pamela Robinson Callahan, Barnie Jones, Sandra Callaway, William Cash, Linda Stuckey, Jerry Bondurant, Lois Wilson Aboud, Irene Folmar Bondurant, Jack Leahey, Robert Flanders and Tommy Wilson. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Names 2011 Honors Graduates
June 4, 2011
The top students in Northview High School’s Class of 2011 have been named.
Sarah Malinda Killam (pictured left) was named valedictorian, and Emily Faith Vickrey (right) was named salutatorian. The complete list of honors graduates, along with the criteria for each rank, is as follows:
Summa Cum Laude
4.00 or higher weighted GPA
Three weighted course credits with a “C” or higher
No grade forgiveness for a grade of “D”
An “F” in any course makes the student ineligible
Completed at least three semesters (six quarters) at the local school by the end of the first semester (second quarter) of the senior year
- Sarah Malinda Killam (Valedictorian)
- Emily Faith Vickrey (Salutatorian)
- Jocelyn Marlese Gould
- Laneicia Dynette Gomez
- James Tyler Garrett
- Ashley Elizabeth Digmon
- Hayley Renee Simpson
- Christina Nicole Sepulveda
- Colton Darryl Sims
- Allyson Michelle Bullard
- Mallory Ann Bell
- Dustin Neal Lewis
- Joshua Clayton Scott
- Hilary Kate Byrd
- Dixie Lynn Picheo
- Allison Ayers Vidak
- Jessynia Christina McCall
- Caitlyn Brianne Brown
Magna Cum Laude
3.85 or higher weighted GPA
Does not meet summa criteria
- Jansen Mathew Bodiford
- Dustin Brooks Yuhasz
- Brianna Renae Roley
- Jamichael Dashawn Carson
- Derek Eugene Lewis
- Katie Marie Wieborg
- David Aaron Lambert, Jr.
- Allie Rebecca Bryan
- Dabney Harrison Langhorne
Cum Laude
3.5 or higher weighted GPA
Does not meet magna or summa criteria
- Trestine Ivie Dean
- Derrick Edward Portis, Jr.
- Megan Juliette Ryan
- Sara Lynn Conner
- Victoria Lynn Childers
- Austin Kyle Arrington
- Stephanie Leann Solari
- Haley May Coleman
Bluegrass Sounds: Barrineau Park Music Night
June 4, 2011
The Aubie Fillingim Auditorium at the Barrineau Park Community Center was filled with the bluegrass sounds of The Chestang Family and The Rowell Bluegrass Band Friday night. It was the June installment of the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night, a free event held the first Friday night of each month.
The family-friendly event will not be held in July, but will return at 6:30 p.m. on August 5.
Pictured above: The Chestang Family performs Friday night at the Barrineau Park Music Night. Pictured below: A crowd enjoys the traditional bluegrass music. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Honors The Class Of 2011 (With Photo Gallery, Awards List)
June 3, 2011
The Northview Class of 2011 held Senior Honors Night at the school Thursday night, with over $1.25 million in scholarships and academic aid presented to members of the senior class.
During the event, the school also named Sarah Killam as valedictorian and Emily Vickrey as salutatorian.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
(Editor’s note: Top academic honor students, Beta Club members and subject area awards will be in included in an upcoming story.)
The following scholarships and awards were presented Thursday nightL
Atmore Rotary Club Academic All Stars
Mallory Bell $750
Ashley Digmon $750
Laneicia Gomez $750
Sarah Killam $750
Sara Conner $500
Tyler Garrett $500
Jocelyn Gould $500
Jessynia McCall $500
Christina Sepulveda $500
Emily Vickrey $500
Dustin Yuhasz $500
Barrineau Park Historical Society
Dixie Picheo $500
FFA Alumni Scholarship
Allyson Bullard $500
Stephanie Solari $500
Allison Vidak $500
FFA National Scholarship Dodge/Ram
Allie Vidak $1000
First National Bank and Trust
Sarah Killam, Valedictorian $100 Saving Bond
Fortis Institute of Technology
Allison Freeman $500
Florida A&M University
Derrick Portis $2000
Jim and Jumi Ross Memorial Scholarship
Tyler Garrett $750
Nashville Auto-Diesel College
Adam Freeman $1000
NNOA Scholarship
Tyler Garrett $500
Pensacola Civitan Club Citizen of the Year
Ashley Digmon, Gift Card
Pensacola State College
Haley Simpson $1600 (renewable)
Jocelyn Gould $1600 (renewable)
Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Derek Lewis $3500 Fred L. McGhee Memorial
Dustin Lewis $4000 Indian Descent Scholarships
Shawna Montgomery $30,000 Tuition Assistance Program
Brooke Tullis $30,000 Tuition Assistance Program
Megan Flurnoy $30,000 Tuition Assistance Program
Spirit of the Chief Award
Sarah Killam $1000
Austin Arrington $1000
United Bank of Atmore Award
Emily Vickrey, Salutatorian $75 Saving Bond and 5 shares of stock
University of West Florida
Sarah Killam $17,000
Joshua Scott $1000
US Army Scholar Athlete
Sarah Killam, Medal
Colton Sims, Medal
USNA/NROTC
Tyler Garrett $180,000
Walnut Hill Ruritan Glenn Key Ruritan Award
Stephanie Solari $500
Walnut Hill Ruritan Service Award
Adam Freeman $100
NAACP
Laneicia Gomez
Jocelyn Gould
Auburn University
Tyler Garrett $1000 Board of Trustees Scholarship
Tyler Garrett $1000 Chick-Fil-A Scholarship
Better Business Bureau Student Ethic’s Scholarship
Sarah Killam $1000
Charles and Alice Mayson Scholarship
Sarah Killam $12,000
Faulkner State
Mallory Bell $5500
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Derrick Portis $2000
Florida Bright Futures Recognition
25 – Florida Medallion $200,000 (4 years, $8000 each)
Jansen Bodiford
Caitlyn Brown
Allyson Bullard
Haley Coleman
Trestine Dean
Ashley Digmon
Laneicia Gomez
Jocelyn Gould
David Lambert
Dabney Langhorne
Derek Lewis
Dustin Lewis
Dixie Picheo
Derrick Portis
Brianna Roley
Megan Ryan
Joshua Scott
Christinal Sepulveda
Hayley Simpson
Colton Sims
Stephanie Solari
Diamond Tullis
Ladarion White
Katie Wieborg
Dustin Yuhasz
Florida Bright Futures Recognition
1 – Florida Academic $12,120 (4 years)
Sarah Killam
Henry H. Reichhold Scholarship
David (A.J.) Lambert, Jr $16,000
International Papers Cantonment Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship
Derrick Portis $1000
LaDarion White $1000
Jay Hospital Employee Foundation Scholarships
Jocelyn Gould $1000
Sarah Killam $1000
John E. Frenkel Sr. Educational Grants
Stephanie Solari $1000
Allison Vidak $1000
Quint and Rishy Studer Citizenship Scholarship
Katie Wieborg $1000
Trevecca Nazarene University
Naomi Cooler $10,000
Tri-City Rotary Club Scholarship
Joshua Scott $250
University of Mobile
Emily Vickrey $28,000
University of South Alabama
Allyson Bullard $14000
Colton Sims $33,250
Photos: Bratt Elementary 5th Grade Talent Show
June 2, 2011
The fifth grade students at Bratt Elementary School held a talent show Wednesday morning. For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
Submitted photos by Mandi Kinley for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
May Students Of The Month Named
May 31, 2011
Escambia County Students of the Month for May have been named by the Escambia Association for Administrators in Education. The awards are presented monthly to two students from participating schools.
The following students were named from participating North Escambia area schools:
- Bratt: Jesse S. Presley, second grade; Kirsten N. White, fifth grade
- Jim Allen: Tyler K. Comans, fourth grade; Kayla A. Doten, fourth grade
- Molino Park: Zada R. Lowery, pre-kindergarten; Kendall A. Alvare, prekindergarten
- Northview: Kasie L. Braun, ninth grade; La’derious T. Franklin, 10th grade.
Molino Homemakers Donate To Ronald McDonald House
May 31, 2011
The Molino Homemakers recently took a tour of the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola and presented them with 50 handmade tote bags.
A tour of the new facility on Bayou Boulevard, which opened in August 2010, was given by Stephanie Cornell.
A short film was shown as an overview of the service Ronald McDonald house offers to families who need a place to stay while a family member is in the hospital.
Cornell said there were a few requirements to be able to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. The two main requirements are a child age 0-21 in the hospital for treatment and the family must live at least 10 miles away from the hospital.
After the film Cornell took the Homemakers on a tour of the many different rooms from check-in to the family room, kitchen, laundry, bedrooms and playground. There are 26 bedrooms in the new facility — a home away from home for families in need.
The Ronald McDonald house operates on donations which are greatly appreciated. For a list of items needed or to learn more about the Ronald McDonald House visit www.rmhc-nwfl.org or call (850) 477-2273.
At the close of the tour the Homemakers presented Cornell with 50 homemade tote bags for families that use the facility. The ladies enjoyed lunch and fellowship at Picadilly Deli.
The next Molino Homemaker meeting will be Wednesday, June 1 at 10 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino. Visitors are welcome; dues are $5 per year.
Pictured top: The Molino Homemakers recently toured the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola. The group presented Stephanie Cornell of the Ronald McDonald House with 50 homemade tote bags for use by the residents. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Students Honored For High FCAT Writing Scores
May 31, 2011
A dozen Bratt Elementary students were recognized recently for their performance on the Florida Writes FCAT test.
Students recognized for scoring a perfect “6″ were Ann-Margaret Boothe and Delaney Reynolds. Scoring a “5″ were Tanner Deese, Madison Sherouse, Kaitlin Berry, Noah Moore, Memory Peebles, Matthew Windham, Catherine Casey, Cailee Wilburn, Isaak Armstrong and Cameron Long.
Pictured above: (front, L-R) Delaney Reynolds, Ann-Margaret Boothe, Kaitliin Berry, Madison Sherouse, (back, L-R) Tanner Deese, Noah Moore, Cameron Long, (hidden from view) Isaak Armstrong, Cailee Wilburn, Catherine Casey, Matthew Windham and Memory Peebles. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Greater Love Hath No Man: New Monument Honors Those That Served
May 30, 2011
A new monument was dedicated on Memorial Day Monday that honors veterans from across the area.
The new Veterans Memorial in Atmore stands proudly on the lawn of the Atmore City Hall to pay tribute to those have served from around Atmore and North Escambia. Names of the fallen are on the spire, while commemorative bricks around the base of the spire name those that have served in the military past and present.
Those honored on the bricks date back to the Revolutionary War with a brick with the name of Benjamin Sasser, 1755-1840. His relative, Federick Sasser, 1794-1846, is also honored for his service in the War of 1812.
For more photos of the monument, including photos that show each name inscribed, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Class Of 2011 Holds Baccalaureate Services
May 30, 2011
The Northview High School Class of 2011 held thei Baccalaureate service Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Bratt.
“Stay on track during this time of transition,” Nathan Brown, pastor of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, told the seniors. “No matter where you go, where you find yourself, remember the promises of God.”
About 300 people attended the service.
For more photos from the Baccalaureate service, click here.
Graduation for the Northview High School Class of 2011 will be at 4 p.m., Saturday, June 4 at the school.
Picture top: Jansen Bodiford, right, plays the guitar as the Northview Senior Ensemble sings “Our God” during a Sunday afternoon Baccalaureate service. Pictured inset: Senior Kara Hardin reads scripture during the service. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
