Jr. Miss, Miss Jay Named
November 18, 2010
The Jr. Miss Jay and Miss Jay were named recently in an event sponsored by the Jay High School FCCLA to support chapter projects and attend a February educational program.
Pictured above are the Jr. Miss Jay winners (L-R) Morgan Nelson, 3rd; Savannah Dubose, 1st; Launa Burkhead, Queen; and Danielle Harrington, 2nd.
Pictured below are the Miss Jay winners (L-R) Morgan Lewis, 1st; Leely Trevino, Queen; and Crystal Brown, 2nd.
Submitted photos from Junia Fischer, Photo by Fischer, for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ashton Gibbs Wins Northview Fall Talent Show
November 17, 2010
Sophomore Ashton Gibbs won the Northview High School Fall Talent Show Tuesday night with her performance of “Angel” by Sarah McLaughlin. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Miss Jay Beauties Named
November 16, 2010
Miss Jay Elementary, Little Miss Jay and Tiny Miss Jay were named recently. The event was sponsored by the Jay High School FCCLA to support chapter projects and attend a February educational program.
There were three divisions — Tiny Miss for K to first grade, Little Miss for second to fourth grade, and Miss Jay Elementary for fifth and sixth grade.
Winners and their photos are below.
Miss Jay Elementary: (L-R) Meghan Mayo, 3rd runner-up; Haley Holland, 2nd runner-up; Morgan Floyd, Queen; Hope Miller, 1st runner-up and Lauren Gavin, Miss Cooperative.
Little Miss Jay: (L-R) Carly Willis, Miss Cooperative; Mallory Floyd, 1st runner-up; Jillian Thornton, Queen; Carsyn Seib, 2nd runner-up; and Sierra Hutto, 3rd runner-up.
Tiny Miss Jay: (L-R) Carlyn Watson, 1st runner-up; Kinsley Cook, 2nd runner-up; Emma Barrow, Queen and Miss Cooperative; and Bailey Scott, 3rd runner up.
Photos courtesy Junia Fischer, Photo by Fischer for NorthEscambia,com, click to enlarge.
Team Depot Volunteers For Century Care Center
November 15, 2010
Home Depot’s Team Depot recently donated their time and money to build an outdoor potting bench for the residents at Century Care Center. The bench is custom built for use by Century Care residents in wheelchairs. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Featured Recipe: Cream Cheese and Chocolate Tunnel Cake
November 14, 2010
This weekend’s featured recipe from Janet Tharpe is a Cream Cheese and Chocolate Tunnel Cake with the creaminess of cheesecake and the rich, traditional flavor of chocolate cake.
To print today’s “Just a Pinch” recipe column, you can click the image below to load a printable pdf with a recipe card.
Photos: EWMS Honors Veterans
November 14, 2010
Veterans from all branches of service were honored Friday at Ernest Ward Middle School.
The program included several video interviews with local veterans. The interviews will be preserved in the school’s library for future generations.
A tribute to the U.S. Coast Guard included a fly-in by Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter from New Orleans.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Galen Goetter Graduates From Basic Training
November 14, 2010
Air Force Airman Galen M. Goetter has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of Glen and Abby Goetter of North Pine Barren Road, McDavid.
Northview Honors Class Of 2011 During Senior Night
November 13, 2010
The Class of 2011 was honored during the final Northview High School home game of the season.
For a complete photo gallery with all of the seniors, click here.
The following seniors were honored on Seniors Night Friday in Bratt:
Football: Austin Arrington, Tyler Brooks, Lance Bushaw, Jake Clayton, Jeremiah Cooler, Cole Gandy, Lonnie Gardner, Levi Gideons, Taylor Martin, Michael Moore, Kaleb Purvis, LaDarion White and Dustin Yuhasz..
Tribal Beat Band: Allie Bryan, Dixie Carnley, Naomi Cooler, Erin Fremin, Jessica Imholte, Andrea Jackson, Colton Sims and Tabitha Steege.
Majorettes: Caitlyn Brown and Hayley Simpson.
Cheerleaders: Hillary Byrd, Tori Chavers, Lauren Cloud, Laneicia Gomez, Megan Ryan and Brooke Tullis.
NJROTC: Adam Freeman, Tyler Garrett, Shaniqua Jones, Elliot Ross and Thomas Walston.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Blue Angels Homecoming
November 13, 2010
Blue Angels homecoming air show continues Saturday at Pensacola Naval Air Station. Performances begin at 9:30 a.m. with the Blue Angels flying at 2 p.m. Gates open at 8 a.m.
For a photo gallery from the Blue Angels homecoming airshow, click here.
Pictured above: The Blue Angels perform. Pictured below: Explosive action during the night show Thursday at NAS Pensacola. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Local Students Named To All-State Bands
November 12, 2010
Several North Escambia area students are among 23 selected to a Florida Bandmasters Association’ All-State bands.
Travis Allen of Jay High School on the trombone was selected to the All-State High School Honor Band. Chris Snyder of Tate High on the trumpet was selected to the All-State Symphonic Band, while Jacob Dearrington of Tate on the trumpet was named to the All-State Symphonic Orchestra Winds.
Lindsey Gordon of Tate on the piccolo was named to the All-State Concert Orchestra Winds, and Kirstin Pike of Jay on the clarinet was named to the All-State Middle School Honor Band.
Two Ransom Middle School students, Matthew J. Hardy on the tuba and Robin Hall on the saxophone, were selected for the All-State Middle School Band.
The students will perform January 14 and 15 in Tampa during a series of All-State concerts.
Here is the complete list of Escambia and Santa Rosa county students named to one of the All-State bands:
All-State High School Honor Band
- Stephanie Borg, home school, flute
- Kay Jackson, Milton High, bassoon
- Andria Beasley, Navarre High, B flat clarinet
- Travis Allen, Jay High, trombone
- Charles Hernandez, Milton High, baritone
All-State Symphonic Band
- Michael Tran, Pace High, B flat clarinet
- Tyler Gellos, Pensacola Christian Academy, trumpet
- Chris Snyder, Tate High, trumpet
All-State Concert Band
- Katherine Lirette, Pace High, B flat clarinet
- Nancy Taguiam, Pace High, B flat clarinet
All-State Symphonic Orchestra Winds
- Meghan Dunne, Pace High, piccolo and flute
- Jacob Dearrington, Tate High, trumpet.
All-State Concert Orchestra Winds
- Lindsey Gordon, Tate High, piccolo
- Seth Traylor, Gulf Breeze High, French horn
- Jennifer Waters, Pace High, trombone
All-State Middle School Honor Band
- Kristin Pike, Jay High, clarinet.
- David Shin, Bellview Middle, clarinet
- Brandon Malone, Ferry Pass Middle, tenor saxophone
- Patrick Greene, Hobbs Middle, French horn
All-State Middle School Band
- Hank Landrum, Gulf Breeze Middle, B flat clarinet
- Robin Hall, Ransom Middle, alto saxophone
- Jacob Howard, Beulah Academy of Science, trumpet
- Matthew J. Hardy, Ransom Middle, tuba