Ernest Ward FFA Presents ‘Golden Cow Dung Award’ To Teacher Robin McCall
February 25, 2022
Ernest Ward Middle School teacher Robin McCall received the annual “Golden Cow Dung Award” from members of the Ernest Ward FFA Thursday morning. The award features a large piece of cow dung, painted a golden color and mounted on a board painted in school colors.
McCall received the award during National FFA Week as a “thank you” for supporting FFA.
(Cow dung, in case you didn’t know for sure, is what you are probably thinking it is. It’s that natural byproduct that cows drop in the field. The award is 100% real dung spray painted a golden color. The golden piece is actually the original award piece created and painted in 2009.)
The Ernest Ward FFA students also held an appreciation breakfast for teachers and other staff members.
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Local Students Visit Tallahassee On Annual Youth Tour
February 23, 2022
When Northview High School junior Drake Driskell sat on the floor of the Florida Senate for a mock bill debate, appreciation for the Youth Tour experience sank in. As he took in the room from the perspective of a state lawmaker, he realized what a unique opportunity he had been given.
“That was probably my favorite part because we got to see what it’s like to be a senator,” Driskell said. “I may never get to do that again. I would definitely recommend it to any student who is interested.”
Driskell was one of seven local high school students who attended the Florida Electric Cooperatives 2022 Tallahassee Youth Tour, thanks to Escambia River Electric Cooperative. Each student applied and was chosen based on their GPA and a written essay.
Students toured the Challenger Learning Center, held a mock bill debate on the floor of the Florida Senate and a mock trial in the Supreme Court, and visited the Museum of Florida History.
Central High School student Taylor Baggett was unable to attend last year as a junior due to COVID-19; however, was afforded the opportunity to participate as a senior this year. Baggett participated as a judge in a Supreme Court mock trial.
“It was so interesting how people come together to fight for causes and to be able to enjoy this experience with other students from around Florida made it that much better,” Baggett said. “I believe that it’s very important for students like us to be involved in politics and our government.”
All of the Florida electric cooperatives select the youths from their local high schools to attend the Youth Tour, and all expenses are paid by the sponsoring electric cooperative.
“Through attending the tour, young people learn about government, and about their local electric cooperatives and the role they play in their communities,” said EREC CEO Ryan Campbell. “It’s very important that we have these young leaders in our community learning to use their voice for what they are passionate about.”
Pictured top: Students from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties visit with Rep. Michelle Salzman during the Tallahassee Youth Tour. Pictured below: Central High School student Taylor Baggett participates as a judge in a mock trial at the Florida Supreme Court. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Celebrates National FFA Week With Appreciation Breakfast
February 23, 2022
FFA members at Northview High School are celebrating National FFA Week with a variety of events.
Tuesday morning, the FFA officers and members prepared a homestyle breakfast for teachers, staff and invited guests that support the FFA program
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Jim Allen Elementary School Names Students of The Month
February 22, 2022
Jim Allen Elementary School has named their Students of the Month. They are Cyleigh Giles and Januelle Soriano. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
New Members Inducted Into Northview High Beta Club
February 17, 2022
New members were inducted Wednesday into the National Beta Club at Northview High School.
- Luke Bridges
- Colton Criswell
- Riley Dawson
- Mayson Edwards
- Jamison Gilman
- Aubree Jordan
- Madison Levins
- Jaquez Moorer
- Heath Parker
- Colby Pugh
- Ally Richardson
- Tyler Riggs
- Wesley Sanders
- Lauren Stinson
- Brian Yoder
- Reagan Abbott
- Erich Amerson
- Sarah Bailey
- Carsyn Dortch
- Drake Driskell
- Weslyn Dunn
- Raleigh Gibson
- Kaylie Glick
- Maggie Godwin
- Ava Gurganus
- Leah Hetrick
- Sarah Long
- Elianna Morales
- Chase Pugh
- Alana Shelly
- McKenna Simmons
- Jessica Stabler
- Aubrey Stuckey
- Blake Yoder
The National Beta Club’s purpose is “to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary and secondary school students”.
Pictured: New Beta Club members at Northview High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
ECAT Honors Bus Driver For 47 Years Of Service
February 16, 2022
Tuesday, Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) honored bus driver Willie Carter for 47 years of service.
In celebration of Carter’s service and Black History Month, ECAT dedicated a bus wrap during a surprise ceremony.
Bratt Elementary Students Make Valentine’s Day Cards For About 200 Seniors
February 15, 2022
Valentine’s Day was a little sweeter for a couple hundred seniors Monday, thanks to the students at Bratt Elementary School.
Bratt Elementary has adopted all of the local nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Century, Atmore and Poarch. The students handmade over 200 cards so each resident would receive a Valentine’s Day card.
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Northview FCA, NJROTC Send Care Packages To Overseas Military Families
February 15, 2022
Northview High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes and NJROTC sponsored a supply drive to send care packages to troops deployed overseas in conjunction with an Operation Military Parent Group that was founded in 2019.
Six large boxes were prepared Monday to be mailed. A couple of these boxes will reach overseas family of Northview students.
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Registration Underway For New Tri-City Children’s Choir For Century, Flomaton, Jay
February 14, 2022
Registration is currently underway for the Tri-City Children’s Choir (TCCC), a regional initiative of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus.
TCCC will welcome young singers in grades 2-6 who reside in the Century, Flomaton, Jay and surrounding area.
The choir will be under the direction of Holley Driver, a Century-based music teacher.
Singers will meet weekly on Thursdays, with the spring session March 3-May 12 from 4:30 until 5:15 p.m. at Century First United Methodist Church, 530 Church Street. TCCC is a tuition-based program and costs $5-$15 per week. Families may choose the weekly amount that works best for their household finances, and scholarships are also available.
For more information on joining the choir, or make a contribution, visit www.tricitychoir.org. Registration officially opens February 1.
Driver taught music in the Escambia County School District for over 15 years, served as the choral director at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino for nine years, and teaches in her own studio.
Cantonment Rotary Club Presents Culinary Scholarships
February 14, 2022
The Cantonment Rotary Club recently presented culinary endowed scholarships to two students at Pensacola State College.
The scholarships were awarded to Luther E. Scott III and Abbigail Kellogg.
These were just two of the 15-20 scholarships provided to PSC students each year by the Cantonment Rotary Club.
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