Weekend In Photos
December 6, 2010
From parades in Molino, Flomaton and Atmore to state playoff football in Jacksonville, NorthEscambia.com had photo galleries this weekend from several events. Click any of the items below to see more pictures.
See Video, Photos From Molino, Flomaton And Atmore Christmas Parades
December 6, 2010
There were three big Christmas parades in the area Saturday, and NorthEscambia.com was there with photos and videos from each.
Click the parade name for a photo gallery and a video.
Pictured top: Santa Claus at the Flomaton Christmas Parade. Pictured below: A float rolls through Molino Saturday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Atmore Christmas Parade Photo Gallery, Video
December 5, 2010
The annual Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade rolled through Atmore Saturday night before a crowd of hundreds. The “”All Creatures Great and Small . Celebrate One and All” themed parade featured lighted floats, several bands, community groups, churches and school groups from across the area.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the parade, click here. For a video, click below.
The float from Atmore Community Hospital won first place.
Pictured top: The “Three Little Pigs” float travels down Main Street during the annual Atmore Twilight Christmas parade Saturday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Molino Christmas Parade Photo Gallery, Video
December 5, 2010
The annual Molino Christmas Parade was held Saturday afternoon on Crabbtree Church Road. After the parade, Santa Claus met with lots of good boys and girls at the Molino Ballpark.
Sponsored by the Molino Recreation Association, proceeds from the parade are used to benefit needy children in the Molino area during the Christmas season.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the parade, click here. For a video, click below.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Gospel Singing Benefits Bratt Youth Group
December 5, 2010
The First Baptist Church of Bratt held a Gaither Homecoming style Gospel Singing Saturday evening. Local talent from the Bratt community presented a variety of Southern gospel and Christmas music. The event benefited the church youth in their efforts to attend a January Bible conference. Submitted photos by Wayne Holland for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Have news or photos to share from your church? Email your information to news@northescambia.com
Featured Recipe: Chocolate Mice
December 5, 2010
This weekend’s featured recipe from Janet Tharpe is a “Chocolate Mice”, a fun and easy idea with just four simple ingredients and a few easy steps. Kids of all ages will have fund making (and eating) these decorative delights.
To print today’s “Just a Pinch” recipe column, you can click the image below to load a printable pdf with a recipe card.
Flomaton Christmas Parade Photo Gallery, Video
December 5, 2010
Hundreds enjoyed the annual Flomaton Christmas Parade “The Wonder of Christmas Morning” Saturday morning.
The parade rolled through the streets of Flomaton with the Flomaton High School band plus floats, twirlers and more from across the area. The parade was highlighted by appearance by Santa Claus.
The float from Faith Bible Baptist Church won first place.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the parade, click here. For a video, click below.
Pictured above: Santa Claus make an appearance Saturday morning during the Flomaton Christmas Parade. Pictured below: The Flomaton High School Band. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Support The Chiefs: Poster Contest Winners Named
December 3, 2010
Winners were named Thursday in the Support the Chiefs poster contest at Northview High School.
Kara Hardin’s “Let’s Go Chiefs: Get That Ring” was the winner in the non-computer enhanced division. There was a three-way tie for the winning poster in the digital publishing category: between Katie Wieborg’s “I Am A Chief”, Dixie Carnley’s “Show Some Spirit Northview Chiefs” and Heather Barrows’ “Go Chiefs”.
Pictured above: Katie Wieborg, Kara Hardin, Dixie Carnley and Heather Barrows. Winning posters are below. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Above by Heather Barrow.
Above by Dixie Carnley.
Above by Katie Wieborg.
Above by Kara Hardin.
Pushin’ The Limits Walk To Benefit Nadine McCaw
December 2, 2010
A “Pushin’ the Limits” walk will be held Sunday to benefit cancer patient Nadine McCaw.
The walk will begin at 2 p.m. at the Food Giant in Century and be from the northern to the southern city limits in Century, a distance of about three miles. Registration is $20, with advance registrants receiving a t-shirt.
To register, click here for a registration form to return to the Century Branch Library, or visit the library for a registration form by Saturday.
Registrations will also be accepted until 1:30 Sunday at the Century Ag Building on West Highway 4. Transportation will be provided from the Ag Building to the start of the walk. Late registrations will also receive a t-shirt, but their shirts may be delayed until next week.
Area Art Students Recognized
November 30, 2010
Several North Escambia area students were among a group of high school and middle school students from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties that were recognized for their art entries in the School Art Exhibit at the Pensacola Interstate Fair.
(Names of winners from North Escambia area schools are in bold below.)
HIGH SCHOOLS
ART PROGRAM AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – — Escambia High School
Educators: Kymberly Rejda, Marie Henderson, Ruth Fidler
Category – Beginning Art
First Place — Peyton Chavers – Northview
Second Place — Kimberly Caldwell — Escambia
Third Place — Buu Tran Duong — West Florida
Category – Ceramics
First Place — Aaron Scheller – Washington
Second Place — Alexa Robbins – Tate
Third Place — Alexa Robbins – Tate
Category – Digital Arts
First Place — Danielle Skaggs – Jay
Second Place — Courtney Somerset – Milton
Third Place — Katie Borders – Jay
Category – Drawing
First Place — Michael Brusoki – Pensacola
Second Place — Alexandria Quinn — Tate
Third Place — Dominik English — Escambia
Category – Jewelry/Textiles
First Place — Josey Zipfel – Escambia
Second Place — Brandon Sellers – Escambia
Third Place — Gina Tamborella – Central
Category – Mixed Media
First Place — Group project – Washington
Monika Barshun, Kenzie Kelly, Courtney Bodie, Lauren Bartnikowski, Anna Lewis, Brooke McKinney, Hayes Mixon, Rachel Medley, Annah Dubose
Second Place — William Searcy – Pensacola
Third Place — Trey Searcy — West Florida
Category – Painting
First Place — Tyler Hill – Escambia
Second Place — Andrew Johnston — Northview
Third Place — Avery Gaal — Tate
Category – Photography
First Place — Sebastiane House – Pensacola
Second Place — Steven Spiegel, Phillip Fritz, Tec Torres – West Florida
Third Place — Josey Zipfel – Escambia
Category – Printmaking
First Place — Addie Peteranecz – Pensacola
Category – Sculpture
First Place — Katelyn Watska – Pace
Second Place — Mariah Fitch — Pensacola
Third Place — David Sutton – Pace
BEST-IN-SHOW
Justin Gibson, Photography — Escambia High School Educator, Kymberly Rejda
Honorable Mentions:
Zachary Hathaway, Beginning Art – Pine Forest
A J Harris, Beginning Art – Pine Forest
Christian Connor, Ceramics – Pace
Keondre Hull, Drawing – Tate
Addie Peteranecz, Drawing – Pensacola
Karlee Pillan, Drawing – Milton
Michelle Henderson, Mixed Media – West Florida
Caitlin Bibza, Mixed Media – Pace
Chanda Hawthorne, Mixed Media – Jay
Kiana Okahashi, Mixed Media – Northview
Elizabeth Wright, Mixed Media – Northview
Amber Francis, Mixed Media – Northview
Taylor Ro,i Mixed Media – Pace
Caitlin Bibza, Mixed Media – Pace
Kinsey Patterson, Mixed Media – West Florida
Brittany Prince, Painting – Tate
Joseph Cecil,Painting – Washington
Madison Todd, Photography – Pensacola
Taylor Weldon, Photography – Pensacola
Brittany Abercrombie, Photography – Escambia
Chelsea Rinderneck, Photography – Pine Forest
Kinsey Patterson, Sculpture – West Florida
Isabelle Murphy, Sculpture – Escambia
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
ART PROGRAM AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – — Woodham Middle School
Art Educator: Winston Foster
Category – Drawing
First Place — Samantha Ellis – PATS Center
Second Place — Rowan Carroll-Christopher – PATS Center
Third Place — Cheyanne Norrell – PATS Center
Category – Mixed Media
First Place — Jacob Houghton – PATS Center
Second Place — Elizabeth Smith – PATS Center
Third Place — Autumn Helton – PATS Center
Category – Painting
First Place — Sierra Yors – Woodham Middle
Second Place — Sakura Kawasaki – Woodham Middle
Third Place — Dane Stolsig – PATS Center
Category – Printmaking
First Place — Celeste Bishop – Woodham Middle
Second Place — Kenard Cook – Woodham Middle
Third Place — Liindsey Mitchell – Workman Middle
Category – Sculpture
First Place — Stephanie Rosemore – Woodham Middle
Second Place — Jennifer Sublett – PATS Center
Third Place — Hannah Holden – Woodham Middle
BEST-IN-SHOW
Stephanie Rosemore – Painting
Winston Foster, Educator, — Woodham
Honorable Mentions:
Sierra Yors, Drawing – Woodham Middle
Madison Lockman, Drawing – Ransom Middle
Tessa Wihtel, Drawing – PATS Center
Dalton Young, Drawing – Ransom Middle
Cheyanne Crain, Painting – Ransom Middle
Lee Brown, Painting – Ransom Middle
Jessica Elliott, Sculpture – Woodham Middle