NHS Drama Presents Narnia

April 16, 2010

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The Northview High School Theater Department presented Narnia — The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Friday night to rave reviews.

Cast and crew members included 26 students: Clint Davis as Aslan, Professor and Father Christmas; Nathan Taylor as Peter; Abigail Odom as Susan; Justin Purvis as Edmund; Georgia Goetter as Lucy; Angel Mitchel as Mrs Thomas; Tyler Hunter as The White Witch; Kayla Dempsey as The Dwarf Hag; Eric Ickeringill as Mr Beaver; Olivia Nolen as Mrs Beaver; Micah Byars as Fenris Ulf the Captain of the Witch’s Army; Erin Freemin as Monkey; Victoria Barrow as Goat; Jazzlyn Franklin as Panther; Jamichael Carson as Centaur Aslan’s Gaurd; Taylor Rigby as the Rabbit Spy; LaDerius Franklin as The Minotaur and Stage Manager; Aaron Hammond as The Spectra; Blake Luker as the Pig Man; Mallorie Okahashi Stage Hand; Alanna Johnson Stage Hand; Felicia Settle Stage Hand Curtain Operator; Johnny Robbins Sound Tech; Mason Coleman Spotlight Man; Miranda Scott Assistant Stage Manger; and Sebastian Jones Light Tech.

Pictured above: (L-R) Justin Purvis as Edmund, Nathan Taylor as Peter, Georgia Goetter as Lucy and Abigail Odom as Susan. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Escambia Students Send Veterans On Honor Flight (With Photo Gallery)

April 15, 2010

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The World War II veterans on the sixth Emerald Coast Honor Flight were welcomed back to Pensacola last night by thousands, including members of the Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders.

morehonor1.jpgThe students and staff in the Escambia County School District raised $114,000 to sponsor the flight to Washington for the veterans to tour the World War  II Memorial and other monuments in the nation’s capital. Almost 100 veterans were on Wednesday’s flight.

During “mail call” on the flight from Pensacola, each veteran received mail — cards and letters — from students and school staff from every school in the district.

Each school in the district raised funds for the trip, including $2,580 contributed by Ernest Ward.

For a photo gallery, click here. (Photos submitted by Ramona Fischer.)

Pictured top: Members of the  Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders welcomed veterans on the sixth Emerald Coast Honor Flight back to the Pensacola airport Wednesday night. Cheerleaders pictured are: (back L-R) Lily Townson, Tamara Green, Mallory Ryan, Anna Fischer, Katelynn Calloway, Chelsea Ward Front, (front) Morgan Ward, Hannah Gibson, Mallory Wiggins and Paeton Hadley. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Bright Images: Northview Art Students’ Work

April 15, 2010

Several students from Northview High School currently have art work on exhibit in the Escambia County School District’s 52nd annual Bright Images Art Show at the J.E. Hall Center.

Several of the students also won awards for their artwork, including:

  • Mallory Okahashi, 12th grade – 1st place, Sculpture
  • Nathan Taylor, 12th grade & Jamichael Carson, 11th grade – honorable mention, Sculpture
  • Abby Odom, 10th grade – 1st place, Beginning Art
  • Megan McCann, 12th grade – 2nd place, Beginning Art
  • Libby Page, 12th grade – honorable mention, Beginning Art
  • Grant Bellizzi, 12th grade – honorable mention, Drawing
  • Northview 2-D Design students, 9-12th grade – 3rd place, Mixed-Media

Other students with work on display include junior Katelynn Garrison and seniors Parish Kelley and Ariel Morris.

Narnia — The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Coming To Northview

April 14, 2010

The Northview High School Theater Department will present Narnia — The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe this Friday night.

The play will be presented Friday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northview High School Theater. Tickets are one sale, $5 each, at the Northview front office.

Free Basic Computer Classes Offered At The Library

April 12, 2010

Free computer classes will be offered on Wednesdays at the Century Branch Library.

Classes include:

April 14

  • 9:15-10:30 Mouse Skills
  • 10:45 -12:00 Intro to Keyboard

April 21

  • 9:15-10:30 Intro to Keyboard
  • 10:45 -12:00 Intro to Windows

April 28

  • 9:15-10:30 Intro to Windows
  • 10:45 -12:00 Microsoft Word I

Space is limited; sign up now by calling the Century Branch Library at (850) 256-6217.

EREC Schedules Annual Meeting

April 12, 2010

Mark your calendar — Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s 71st Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, April 24 at Northview High School. EREC members that attend will have the chance to win a variety of door prizes, including a $500 credit on the member’s electric bill.

Registration begins at 11:00 a.m., and the business meeting takes place at 1:00 p.m..

Jay Hospital will sponsor a health fair with free blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar checks.

Entertainment will be provided by the Northend Stompers and the Calloways. Luncheon plates will be available from the Northview High School FFA.

There will be gifts for every EREC member, and for the kids, there will be games and prizes.

11th Grade Core Value Award Recipients Named

April 12, 2010

garretttyler10.jpgSeveral Escambia County 11th grade students were recently named Core Value Award Recipients based up their demonstration of the Core Values of equality, integrity, patriotism, honesty, responsibility and respect. They each received a $100 award check from Sub West Rotary Club.

Core Value Award Recipients were:

  • James “Tyler” Garrett – Northview High School
  • Emily Danforth — Tate High School
  • Dominic Johnson — West Florida High school
  • Krista MacMurry — Pine Forest High School
  • Ashley Vanstraten — Escambia High School
  • Dieu Huynh — Washington High School
  • Benjamin Sellers — Pensacola High School

Pictured above: James “Tyler” Garrett was the  Core Value Award Recipient from the Sub West Rotary Club. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Pictured:  James “Tyler” Garrett  from Northview High School was recently named a Core Value Award Recipient by the Sub West Rotary Club. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

McCartney, Angeles To Wed

April 11, 2010

mccartney.jpgMr. and Mrs. Roscoe L. McCartney of Milton, Fla. are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, April J. McCartney to Derek R. Angeles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Angeles of Molino, Fla.

Miss McCartney is a 2009 graduate of Pace High School and is presently employed with Chick-Fil-A.

Mr. Angeles is a 2003 graduate of Northview High School and is presently employed with Regions Bank and scheduled to be in Coast Guard basic training in October 2010.

The April 24, 2010 wedding will be held at First Baptist Church of Bratt, Fla. at noon with a reception to follow at the Ruritan Club in Walnut Hill, Fla.

Ward, Drew To Wed

April 11, 2010

ward10.jpgMr. and Mrs. Roy Glenn Ward are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jocelyn Renee, to Mr. Stephen Nicholas Drew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Carl Drew. Miss Ward is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jackson Henry Downer and the late Jackson Henry Downer of Bratt, Fla., and The Honorable and Mrs. Billy Glenn Ward of Walnut Hill, Fla.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Grout Van Pelt of Walnut Hill, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Singleton and the late Joseph Carl Drew of Atmore. Miss Ward is a 2002 graduate of Christian Institute of Arts and Science and is currently attending Jefferson Davis Community College pursuing a degree in Business. She is employed at First National Bank & Trust in Atmore.

Mr. Drew is a 1999 graduate of Northview High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He is employed at Reliability Solutions in Walnut Hill, Fla.

The April 17, 2010, wedding will be held at First United Methodist Church in Atmore.

Wishes Come True: Girl To Ride Molino Horse On Pensacola Beach

April 10, 2010

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Horse riding is illegal on Pensacola Beach, except for one little girl from New York.

Her name is Madison, and she’s from central New York state. And her one wish is to ride a horse on the beach.

Thanks to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, The Leaning Post Ranch in Molino, and the Escambia County Commission, Madison will get her wish. The commission voted to change a county ordinance to allow the ride, which is expected to take place in the next couple of weeks.

The Make-a-Wish Foundation works to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. The Leaning Post Ranch in Molino provides equine assisted activities and therapeutic riding to individuals with disabilities and at-risk youth in Northwest Florida.

Pictured: A group of youth ride at The Leaning Post in Molino. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

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