Beloved Northview Teacher, Coach Tommy Weaver Passes Away
March 8, 2012
The Northview Chiefs and the North Escambia community are in mourning today after the passing of beloved teacher and coach Tommy Weaver.
Weaver passed away Wednesday at a Pensacola hospital. He was 61.
He is survived by his wife, Northview Principal Gayle Weaver, son Toby and daughter Tara Smith.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon.
Tommy Weaver had taught for eight years. A graduate of the University of West Alabama, he was Northview’s DCT coordinator and taught horticulture. He dedicated countless hours to baseball, football, the Quarterback Club, FFA and the FFA Alumuni. He was also a Senior Class sponsor.
Weaver was the driving force in the organization of Northview’s first ever Homecoming Parade.
Wednesday night, word of his passing quickly spread on Facebook, with current and former students sharing memories of a happy man, always helpful and supportive of the Northview Chief family.
Over 350 quickly “liked” a Facebook page created in his memory (https://www.facebook.com/CoachTommyWeaver), many sharing how Weaver touched their lives.
Senate Considers High School Sports Recruiting Bill
March 8, 2012
A measure that would limit the power of the Florida High School Athletics Association in some transfer cases is set to pass the Senate after begin subbed in for a more sweeping measure in the upper chamber.
Sen. Steve Wise, R-Jacksonville, had sponsored a measure that would allow private schools to form a separate athletics association if they wanted to, but instead opted Wednesday for a House version aimed at focusing punishments for high-school “recruiting” on coaches and schools instead of students.
While the House version is far milder than the bill Wise swapped out, it has still had an up-and-down path in the Legislature; it was part of a exchange in the House Education Committee over procedure earlier in the year. A final Senate vote could come as soon as Thursday.
By The News Service of Florida
Softball: Northview Chomps The Baker Gators
March 7, 2012
The varsity and junior varsity Northview Lady Chiefs picked up two big wins against the Baker Gators Tuesday in softball action in Bratt.
For a photo gallery from the JV and varsity games, click to enlarge.
The junior varsity Bakers Gators tossed in the towel and headed to the stands after just three innings against the Lady Chiefs. In three, Northview’s JV chomped Baker, 15-0.
In varsity action, the Lady Chiefs beat Baker 5-2. Lauren McCall was 2-4, while Madison Arrington was 1-3 with two RBIs. Shaquanna Jones and Misty Doran were 1-3. On the mound, Doron pitched nine strikeouts.
The varsity Lady Chiefs will travel to Bonifay Friday night at 6:00. Both the JV and varsity will be on the road at Pine Forest on Tuesday, March 13.
Pictured top: Madison Arrington had a two-run single in he fifth for Northview. Pictured inset: Misty Doran pitched the win for the Lady Chiefs Tuesday evening in Bratt. Pictured top: The JV Lady Chiefs destroyed Baker 15-0 in just two innings. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Jay Tops Track Meet, Northview Second
March 7, 2012
The Jay Royals took first place while the Northview Chiefs claimed second in a track meet Tuesday in Bratt.
Results, with total points earned, were as follows:
Girls
- Jay — 118 points
- Northview — 76
- JU Blacksher — 58
- Central High — 55
- Escambia County (Atmore) — 11
Boys
- Jay High — 99
- Northview High – 75
- JU Blacksher — 60
- Central High — 56
- Escambia County (Atmore) –29
Pictured: Action from a track meet Tuesday at Northview High School in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos by Bethany Reynolds, click to enlarge.
Baseball: West Florida Takes Two From Northview
March 7, 2012
The West Florida Jaguars took two from the Northview Chiefs Tuesday in Bratt.
For a photo gallery from the varsity and junior varsity games, click here.
In junior varsity action, West Florida defeated Northview 3-2.
And in varsity action, the Jaguars beat Northview 6-4. Hunter Rigby was 3-3 with a double for the Chiefs.
The Chief and Jaguars will face off again Thursday in a junior varsity double header at West Florida beginning at 4 p.m. On Friday, the varsity Chiefs will be on the road at Bonifay at 6 p.m.
Pictured above and inset: Varsity action as Northview takes on West Florida Tuesday evening in Bratt. Pictured below: JV action. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Baseball: Tate Sweeps Pine Forest
March 7, 2012
The Tate Aggies swept the Pine Forest Eagles Tuesday.
The varsity Aggies beat the Eagles of Pine Forest 4-1. while the junior varsity Tate Aggies beat the Pine Forest JV by the score 8-3.
The Aggies will host the Pace Patriots Thursday in a district game. The varsity takes the field at 7 p.m. Tate’s varsity will be in action again Friday night as they host Navarre in another district matchup.
Pcola’s East Hill Christian Defeats Atmore Christian
March 7, 2012
Pensacola’s East Hill Christian defeated Atmore Christian Tuesday in high school baseball action, 13-5.
The Atmore Christian Rams will travel to Milton on Thursday to take on Santa Rosa Christian Academy at 4:00. Up next for the Rams will be another road trip to Milton on March 12 against West Florida Baptist.
Submitted photo by Alisa Hart for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Academy Beats Monroe
March 6, 2012
Escambia Academy beat Monroe Academy on Monday 1-0.
Michael Thompson led the charge against Monroe, striking out 12, and allowing just two hits in seven inning. Cole Boatwright was 3-3, with a double in the fourth and a single in second and sixth.
Other hitters from EA’s Cougars were Chance Jackson, Reid Bell, Jarrett Hadley, Austin McGhee, Braxton Chastang and Boatwright.
The Cougars only run came with an RBI single by Bell in the seventh.
Locals Place In Boogie On Down 5K For United Cerebral Palsy
March 5, 2012
Several North Escambia residents took part in the Circle K 5K Run/Walk Benefiting Local Affiliates of United Cerebral Palsy on Pensacola Beach over the weekend.
Two local residents finished first in their divisions. April Conaster of Molino finished the rain-shortened 5K walk in fifth place overall, first in the female 1-39 division. Julie Keith of Molino also finished first in her division (female 10-14) in the 5K run.
North Escambia participants, ranked by overall finish place, were:
5K RUN
16 — Randall Kelly, Jay, 23:30 (3rd in division)
84 — Nichole Murphy, Cantonment, 31:44 (6th in division)
112 — Judson Conaster, Molino, 37:14 (5th in division)
135 — Julie Keith, Molino, 43:34 (1st in division)
5K WALK (shortened due to weather)
5 — April Conaster, Molino, 17:55 (1st in division)
7 — Sandy Russell, Cantonment, 18:45 (4th in division)
27 — Gage Wright, Cantonment, 22:32 (3rd in division)
29 –James McDaniel, Jay, 23:25 (7th in division)
31 — Brenda McCool, Cantonment, 23:45 (16th in division)
Zumba: 800 Calorie Workout For Two Bucks A Class
March 4, 2012
Get ready to Zumba — it’s a chance to get fit, have fun and burn up to 800 calories per hour — all for two bucks a class.
Zumba is “an exciting and effective fitness class that burns up to 800 calories per hour,” according to Shannon Erdwins, financial analyst by day, Zumba teacher by night. “Ditch the workout, join the party.”
Zumba combines Latin and international music with dance steps for an upbeat, high-energy workout.
The Escambia County Community School Zumba class is offered Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m,. at Ransom Middle School at 1000 Kingsfield Road.
Classes are just $2 each. For more information, call (850) 449-1949.