Students Of The Month Named
June 7, 2010
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.
- Bratt: Lola R. Capps, kindergarten; Audriene D. Odom, fifth grade
- Jim Allen: Qutez D. Whiting, third grade; Michelle A. Cook, third grade
- Molino Park: Brandon R. Sheldt, second grade; Yasmine A. Elkins, fourth grade
- Northview: Emily F. Vickrey, 11th grade; Clinton E. Davis, 12th grade.
- Tate: Gavin R. Nigh, 11th grade; Ernaisja J. Curry, 12th grade.
NHS Class of 2010 Graduates (With Photo Gallery)
June 6, 2010
The 130 members of the Northview High School Class of 2010 graduated Saturday.
“Remember, you are the future of tomorrow,” Valedictorian Kaitlyn Nicole Caraway told her fellow classmates. “Make the most of yourselves and live life to the fullest.”
“Now is the time to make your past help you make your best futures. Use this long time coming to create the greatest longer time yet to come,” was the message from Salutatorian Clinton Eugene Davis.
Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas also offered words of encouragement to the NHS Class of 2010. “Enjoy your memories, but do not let those memories lay down your dreams. Don’t let your love of what has happened in the past stop you chasing the potential of your future because I believe you can be anything you dream you can be if you are willing to work hard enough to make the dream come true,” he said.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here. (Photos of each graduate are near the end of the gallery.)
Pictured top: Lauren Ashley Lowe (left) and Jennifer Megan Lowe celebrate after graduating Saturday from Northview High School. Pictured left inset: Christopher Antonio Moorer, also known as “Cornbread”, hold up his diploma while shaking the hand of Escambia County Superintendent of Schools Malcolm Thomas Saturday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Graduating members of the Northview High School Class of 2010 were:
Clinton James Avery
Maranda Robin Baggett
+Tiffany Michelle Barrows
Aaron Darnell Bellamy
Grant Ian Bellizzi
Alexis Rae Black
*Jessica Nichole Bloodsworth
Ashely Noel Bonner
Patricia Sunshine Boughner
Dustin Alan Boutwell
Lindsey Ella Brewer
Johnathon Keith Buchanan
Heath Warren Burkett
Jonathan Craig Burkett
+Brittany Michele Burt
Shawn Dustin Burton
+Micah Perrygreen Byars
Zachory Derrick Byers
Samantha Lauren Byrd
*Kaitlyn Nicole Caraway
+Lennie Nannett Caum
Aaron James Chancery
Stanley Terry Chestnut, II
Aimee Richa Clarke
*Kolbi Shae Cobb
Robert Charles Connerly, Jr.
Samuel Cooler, Jr.
Phillip Ray Coon
Charles Austin Cooper
Alesha Lasha Copeland
Keith Anthony Cota
Cody Ernest Cousin
Richard Kevin Craig
*Clinton Eugene Davis
Na’Keetric Devonte Davison
Kayla Marie Dempsey
Don Duran Dubose, Jr.
+Jacob Lee Garrison
Patrick Ray Garrison
Jasey Darren Gibson
Andrew Joseph Giveans, III
*Candice Louise Greenwell
Ka’Daris De’Onta Grice
Bradley Scott Griener
#Caitlin Allie Hall
Casey Aaron Hare
Kinsey Lee Hendrix
Carley Brianna Hetrick
Gavin Gray Hinote
Branden Loren Hoffmann
Shakel Quartez Holmes
Kenneth Troy Hopper
Tyler Marie Hunter
*Eric Matthew Ickeringill
Jeremy Ledarius Jackson
Thaddeus Michael Jones
Parish Alissa Kelley
Clayton Wayne Kirby
Haley Danelle Knapp
Brian Exavier Knight
Michael Rusty Knight
Angela Nicole Knoble-Roddriguez
Sara Marie Kyles
+Seth Madison Leonard
Kassandra Alexandra Lett
Courtney Janice Linton
Joshua Lee Lockart
Steven Micheal Long
+Jennifer Megan Lowe
+Lauren Ashley Lowe
#Austin Hunter Lowery
*Bradley James Lowery
Marguettia Marshall
Colton James Maughon
Megan Nicole McCann
John Wesley McCullough
Alex Laine McDonald
Monica Anne McLain
+Amber Nicole McMillan
Courtney Michelle Merritt
La’Ashia Monac Mixon
Christopher Antonio Moorer
Devin Marquis Moorer
Ariel Dorena Morris
Wesley Ben Morris
Ashley La’Shunda Muse
Caitlyn Dawn Nall
Cody Webb Nall
Kenneth Nettles
Olivia M’Lynn Nolen
Mallorie Gail Okahashi
Elizabeth Suanne Page
Cody Davon Parham
#Matthew Cody Parker
Nastassia Nicole Peacock
Valarie Justine Perry
Brittany Danielle Pete
William Anthony Pierce
Dayton Robert Porter
Magen Renee Poston
Austin Tyler Reid
Erica Dawn Rendell
Kayla Louise Rentz
+Victoria Ashton Rigby
Caitlin Noelle Roley
Charles Thomas Rolin
Sarah Victoria Roth
Miranda Ashton Scott
John Anthony Sellars
*Felicia Michelle Settle
+Christopher James Sheets
*Mark Allen Shipps, Jr.
Gary Wayne Shook, Jr.
James Peter Shook
Haley Nicole Smith
*Jackson Helton Smith
Allison Rebecca Spence
Dylan Joseph Stafford
+Dakota Wayne Stuckey
Nathan Patrick Taylor
Harmony Shardia Thomas
Dillon Baritot Vardeman
Timothy Edward Wages
+Heather Danielle Ward
Stephen Blake Ward
John Ethan Waters
Magen Leigh Weekley
Justin Leon Whiting
Damon Scott Williams
Lance Austin Yuhasz
*Summa Cum Laude – Garnet and Gold Cord
#Magna Cum Laude – Gold Cord
+Cum Laude – Garnet Cord
Unofficial Class Ranking, June 2010
Is Your Church Having VBS?
June 6, 2010
Is your church having VBS this summer? We want to tell our readers about it.
Email information about your VBS to news@northescambia.com for inclusion on our Events page. Don’t forget to tell us the name of your Vacation Bible School, the days and times, the name and location of your church and what age groups are welcome at your VBS.
There is no charge to list your VBS here on NorthEscambia.com
Northview Holds Baccalaureate
June 5, 2010
The Northview High School Class of 2010 held their Baccalaureate service Friday night at the First Assembly of God Church in Atmore.
“We begin today’s celebration by acknowledging our thanks to God for his hand in our lives during our student years. Each of us recognizes that God is the source of the grace we have received as well as the source of the truth we seek and live,” Senior Class President Candice Greenwell told her fellow graduates.
Rev. Willie H. Carter, pastor of Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church, offered the invocation. Rev. Nathan Brown of Ray’s Baptist Church brought the message and encouraged the seniors to follow and give God the glory in their lives, take care of themselves and not to forget to have fun in life. Rev. Don Davis from the Atmore First Assembly of God offered the benediction.
Music was provided by the Senior Ensemble, including Ashley Bonner, Aimee Clarke, Kolbi Cobb, Clint Davis, Candice Greenwell, Caitlin Hall, Carley Hetrick, Thaddeus Jones, Sara Kyles, Seth Leonard, Kassandra Lett, Amber McMillian, Wesley Morris, Jackson Smith and Heather Ward.
Pictured top: The Northview High School Class of 2010 Baccalaureate service Friday night. Pictured inset: Senior Class President Candice Greenwell as Vice President Erica Rendell looks on. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Honor Graduates Named
June 5, 2010
It is graduation day for the Northview High School Class of 2010. Valedictorian for the NHS Class of 2010 is Kaitlyn Nicole Caraway. Salutatorian is Clinton Eugene Davis. The following students will graduate with honors:
Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA and above)
1. Kaitlyn Nicole Caraway
2. Clinton Eugene Davis
3. Mark Allen Shipps, Jr.
4. Jessica Nichole Bloodsworth
5. Bradley James Lowery
6. Felicia Michelle Settle
7. Jackson Helton Smith
8. Eric Matthew Ickeringill
9. Candice Louise Greenwell
10. Kolbi Shae Cobb
Magna Cum Laude (3.85 GPA and above)
11. Caitlin Allie Hall
12. Matthew Cody Parker
13. Austin Hunter Lowery
Cum Laude (3.50 GPA and above)
14. Micah Perrygreen Byars
15. Seth Madison Leonard
16. Heather Danielle Ward
17. Tiffany Michelle Barrows
18. Victoria Ashton Rigby
19. Dakota Wayne Stuckey
20. Jacob Lee Garrison
21. Lauren Ashely Lowe
22. Amber Nicole McMillan
23. Lennie Nannett Caum
24. Brittany Michele Burt
25. Christopher James Sheets
26. Jennifer Megan Lowe
Outwit and Outlast the Troublesome Armadillo
June 5, 2010
Have you ever discovered your once beautiful green lawn looking like the surface of the moon, full of craters? If so, then you may have been visited by an alien-looking creature known as the armadillo.
Armadillos originated in South America. They are mammals. They are neither rodents nor marsupials and are not related to the opossum. Their closest living relative is the anteater and sloth.
The most easily recognized feature of an armadillo is its shell. Their common name, armadillo, is derived from a Spanish term meaning “little armored one”. All armadillos have shells, made of true bone, that cover their backs. Most armadillos also have bony rings or plates that protect their tails.
Digging machines
Armadillos are built to dig. They rely on this ability to escape danger and survive. They prefer sandy or loam soils that are relatively easy to excavate. Therefore, they are well adapted to Northwest Florida soils.
Armadillos typically rest in deep burrows during the day and become more active during the late evening, night, or early morning. These burrows are usually located under brushpiles, stumps, dense brush, or concrete patios, and are about 7 to 8 inches in diameter and can be up to 15 feet long. They often have several burrows throughout their territory.
Food sources
Armadillos feed primarily on insects. They also eat earthworms, scorpions, spiders, snails, and small vertebrates and their eggs. They consume large amounts of armyworms, cockroaches, ants, wasps, flies, beetles, and grasshoppers. They have been known to dig up entire yellow-jacket nests.
Some consider the armadillo a beneficial creature because they eat potential pests. Many consider the armadillo a pest because of their destructive ways. Armadillo can burrow under driveways and patios causing structural damage. Burrows in pastures can pose a potential hazard to livestock. And because armadillos usually search for food by rooting or digging in the ground, they can damage large areas of the lawn or garden.
Control measures
If you find that you cannot live with these creatures, the University of Florida recommends four ways to deal with armadillos.
- reducing the amount of water and fertilizer you apply to your lawn
- creating barriers (e.g., fences),
- live-trapping
- shooting offending individuals (check local ordinances)
The best solution (and the most expensive) is a stout fence to keep the armadillos out. If you take this route, make sure the fence is buried at least 18 inches into the ground, or they might just burrow under it.
Reducing the water and fertilizer applications to your lawn may help reduce armadillo damage. A moist lush landscape is perfect for earthworms and insect larvae. Armadillos love earthworms. Sometimes watering adjacent areas may attract armadillos away from a site.
Trapping can be frustrating and may require some ingenious thinking. Some tried and true trapping techniques are discussed at length in an online University of Florida publication by Dr. Russ Mizell at http://ufinsect.ifas.ufl.edu/armadillo.htm.
Remember that poison baits are illegal and ineffective. No chemical repellents or fumigants are registered for use in Florida.
Armadillos are very happy in Northwest Florida and are here to stay. If they have become unwelcomed house guests, put your thinking cap on and be committed to outwitting and outlasting this prehistoric-looking creature.
For more information, contact Theresa Friday at 850-623-3868 or email tlfriday@ufl.edu. Friday is the Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for Santa Rosa County.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Molino Park 5th Graders Say Goodbye
June 5, 2010
There were lots of tears, smiles and hugs Friday morning at Molino Park Elementary School as fifth graders took their final walk to the buses on the last day of school.
Teachers, parents and other students cheered on the Molino Park graduates as they said goodbye to their elementary years.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured above and below: Fifth grade students take their final walk to the buses Friday morning at Molino Park Elementary School. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Jay High Class Of 2010 Graduates
June 4, 2010
About 75 members of the Jay High School Class of 2010 graduated Thursday night at the school. Class valedictorian was Cierra Golden, and salutatorian was Rush Hendricks. About half of this year’s class earned a scholarship, with over $900,000 awarded. Submitted photo by Julie Booth-Moran for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Northview Honors The Class Of 2010
June 4, 2010
The Northview Class of 2010 held Senior Honors Night at the school Thursday night.
During the honors night, Northview seniors were awarded $688,515 in scholarships.
For a complete NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
The following awards, honors and scholarships were presented:
Athletic Awards
Aimee Clark, Bishop State Community College, $22,000
Amber McMillan, Bishop State Community College, $22,000
Austin Reid, Northwest Florida State College, $ TBA
Atmore Rotary Club Academic All Stars
Kaitlyn Caraway $400
Clinton Davis $400
Mark Shipps, Jr. $400
Kolbi Cobb $300
Bradley Lowery $300
Amber McMillan $300
Barrineau Park Historical Society
Felecia Settle — $500
Escambia River Electric Cooperative
Jessica Bloodsworth — $4,000 ($1000 for 4yrs)
FFA Alumni Scholarship
Micah Byars — $500
First National Bank and Trust
Clinton Davis– Sal. $50 Saving Bond
John E. Frenkel Sr. Educational Grants
Jessica Bloodsworth — $1000
Micah Byars — $1000
Navy League of Pensacola Award
Clinton Davis — $1000
Pensacola Civitan Club
Clinton Davis, Citizen of the Year – gift card
Pensacola Junior College
Principal Scholarship – Felicia Settle — $1600
Minority Scholarship –Angela Knoble-Rodderquez — $1600
2+2 PJC/University of Florida – Micah Byars — $3200
Quint and Rishy Studer Group Scholarship
Jackson Smith — $1000
Russell Stewart Memorial Scholarship
Jessica Bloodsworth — $500
Spirit of the Chief Award
John Sellers — $1000
Amber McMillan — $1000
United Bank of Atmore Award
Kaitlyn Caraway Val. $200 Stock/Money
University of West Florida
Mark Shipps — $17,000
US Army Scholar Athlete
Bradley Lowery — Medal
Candice Greenwell — Medal
USNA/NROTC
Jessica Bloodsworth — $180,000
Jim/Jumi Ross Memorial Scholarship
Clinton Davis — $750
Jessica Bloodsworth — $750
Walnut Hill Ruritan
Micah Byars, Glenn Key Ruritan Award — $500
Gavin Hinote, Walnut Hill Ruritan Service Award — $500
Beta Club
Jessica Bloodsworth
Kaitlyn Caraway
Kolbi Cobb
Clint Davis
Eric Ickeringill
Austin Lowery
Felicia Settle
Jackson Smith
Dakota Stuckey
Heather Ward
Alabama Power Scholarship
Kolbi Cobb — $1250
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Jessica Bloodsworth, Dollars for Scholars Scholarship $1000
American Welding Society Scholarship
Patrick Garrison, George Stone Technical Center — $3500
Auburn University
AU Board of Trustees
Kaitlyn Caraway & Brad Lowery — $1000 each
Harry Haman Annual Scholarship
Kaitlyn Caraway –$ 2500
College of Sciences and Mathematics
Bradley Lowery — $1500
Spirit of Auburn University Scholar
Kaitlyn Caraway & Brad Lowery — $10,000 each
Charles and Alice Mayson Scholarship
Mark Shipp — $12,000
FMS — 4 years, $10,816 each
Jessica Bloodsworth
Cody Parker
Micah Byars
Sarah Roth
Kaitlyn Caraway
John Sellars
Lennie Caum
Felicia Settle
Kolbi Cobb
Chris Sheets
Candice Greenwell
Jackson Smith
Seth Leonard
Heather Ward
Austin Lowery
FAS — 4 years — $16,552 each
Clint Davis
Brad Lowery
Eric Ickeringill
Mark Shipps
GSA — 2 years — $3,496 each
Jacob Garrison
Casey Hare
I.P. Pensacola Employees Scholarship
Clinton Davis — $1000
International Paper Co. Employee Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship
Brittany Pete — $1300
Jacksonville University Academic Scholarship
Jessica Bloodsworth — $52,000 ($13,000/4yrs)
Jefferson Davis Community College Honors Scholarship
Kolbi Cobb – $4,320
National Wildlife Turkey Federation
Kolbi Cobb —$500
Gavin Hinote — $500
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tuition Assistance Program
Wesley Morris — $30,000
Fred L. McGhee Memorial Indian Descent Scholarship
Heather Ward — $2,000
Take Stock in Children
Jessica Bloodsworth –$10,327 (4 yrs spread)
Tri-City Rotary Club
Felicia Settle — $500
Troy University Millennium Scholars Scholarship
Clinton Davis — $46,000
University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts
Carley Hetrick — $8,000 — $2,000 per yr
**SUBJECT AREA AWARDS**
Agriscience
Micah Byars — Outstanding Student
Art
Parish Kelley — Visual Arts HAA
Mallorie Okahashi—Outstanding Visual Arts Exemplary
Nathan Taylor — Outstanding Visual Arts Exemplary
Band/Chorus/Drama
Kolbi Cobb – Band
Mallory Okahashi – Band
Jackson Smith – Band
Olivia Nolen – Colorguard
Allison Spence – Colorguard
Carley Hetrick – Chorus
Thaddues Jones – Music
Nathan Taylor – Drama
Kayla Dempsey – Drama
Business Technology
Business Education Direct Study –HAA
Alex McDonald
Digital Design 2 – HAA
Olivia Nolen
Digital Design 2 – Outstanding Student
Kassandra Lett
Digital Design 3 – HAA
Alex McDonald
Web Design 3 – HAA
Dylan Stafford
Language Arts
Kaitlyn Caraway — Eng Hon — HAA
Kolbi Cobb — Reg. Eng – - HAA
Seth Leonard — Reg. Eng — Exemplary
Science
Kaitlyn Caraway– HAA Physics Honors
Clint Davis– Exemplary Physics Honors
Eric Ickeringill Most Inproved –Physics Honors
Jackson Smith – HAA Anatomy Honors
Seth Leonard – Exemplary Environmental Science
Spanish
Mark Shipps — HAA
Social Studies
Ashley Bonner — HAA Eco.
Amber McMillian — Exemplary
Technology Education
Jackson Smith – HAA–Construction Tech
Seth Leonard– HAA — Drafting 1
Jonathan Burkett—Drafting 2
Vocational Award
Bradley Griener
Yearbook Editor
Kaitlyn Caraway
Clint Davis
Dakota Stuckey
*HAA = Highest Academic Average
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Blood Drive Saturday In McDavid, Monday In Walnut Hill
June 2, 2010
There will be two opportunities in the next week give the gift of life in North Escambia.
The Northwest Florida Bloodmobile will be at the McDavid Mini Mart Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Bloodmobile will also be at the Walnut Hill Farm Supply on Monday, June 7 from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
When you donate to Northwest Florida Blood Services, you can save the life of a hospital patient in northwest Florida. Northwest Florida Blood Services is the exclusive provider of blood products to more than 24 area hospitals who need 175 blood donations a day. Each donation can save up to three lives.
Requirements for giving blood are below.
- Donors must be in generally good health
- At least 17 years of age, without permission. 16-year olds are now allowed to donate with permission granted by parents or legal guardians.
- Must bring picture ID
- Weigh at least 110 lbs
- Free of infection, fever or flu symptoms, for 3 days
- No cancer within the last 5 years
- No antibiotics within the last 48 hours
- No tattoos within the past 12 months
- No chest pain, heart disease, heart surgery (Requires written physician release with diagnosis)
- No history of viral hepatitis
- Cannot have lived in France for 5 years or more between 1980 and the present
- Cannot have lived or visited in the UK for a total of 3 months or more from 1980 to 1996
- Cannot have received a blood transfusion in the UK between 1980 and the present
- Military personnel (current and former), and their dependents, who spent time in military bases in northern Europe during 1980-1990, or southern Europe during 1980-1996, for 6 months or more
- All military personnel (active & reserve) that are returning from Iraq, are deferred for a period of 1 year after the last date on location in that country.
Pictured: The Northwest Florida Blood Services Bloodmobile at Fran’s Diner in Molino on Saturday.