North Escambia School Personnel Changes Approved
October 4, 2010
The Escambia County School Board has approved numerous North Escambia teacher and staff transfers, resignations, and rehires.
The following changes below were approved in September:
Instructional/Professional Appointments
Barlas, Kathleen A. Teacher Tate High
Hess, Rachel M. Teacher Ransom Middle
Jernigan, Rachel I. Teacher Tate High
Marshman, Derek S. Teacher Northview High
Morris, Jonathan D. Teacher Ransom Middle
Parker, Lisa K. Teacher Tate High
Simpson, Bobby G. Teacher Northview High
Teasdle, Sara M. Teacher Ransom Middle
Vallin, Marc P. Teacher Tate High
Wiscombe, Heather A. Teacher Ransom Middle
Womack, Kelsey L. Teacher Northview High
Professional
Bohatka, Raquel Teacher Tate High
Transfers
Martin, Mollie J. Tate High to Woodham Middle
Murphy, Wimberly J. Ransom Middle to Ernest Ward Middle
Out Of Field Transfer
Mattes, Jr., Gary A. Escambia High to Northview High
Resignations/Retirements/Other
Brown, Mary B. Teacher Ransom Middle
Kirchharr, Rebecca C. Teacher Tate High
Warner, Jennifer B. Teacher Tate High
Leaves Of Absence
Carlson, Jennifer M. Teacher Tate High 09/03/10 –> 11/19/10
Godwin, Tamara G. Fd Serv Asst I Bratt Elem 08/23/10 –> 11/12/10
Lister, Julia A. Fd Serv Asst I Ransom Middle 08/23/10 –> 05/27/11
Luciano, Brittellen A. Teacher Ernest Ward Middle 08/16/10 –> 06/07/11
Salter, Ashley G. Teacher Ernest Ward Middle 05/24/10 –> 06/07/11
Editor’s note: The preceding personnel changes by the Escambia County School Board do not include changes made at prior board meetings or that might be made at a future date. The list only includes personnel changes at the September board meeting.
School Board Issues Position Statements On Two Amendments
October 4, 2010
The Escambia County School Board has issued position statements on two statewide amendments that will appear on the November ballot.
Amendment 4
Amendment 4 would require a referendum for adoption and amendment of local government comprehensive land use plans.
“The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, recognizes the potential adverse consequences of proposed Amendment 4 and urges the citizens to carefully consider them before voting in the 2010 general election.”
Amendment 8
The class size amendment would remove current class size caps from Florida’s classrooms.
“The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, recognizing the need for smaller classes and the need for flexibility at the school level in providing the best education for students of this District, encourage citizens to support proposed Amendment 8 in the 2010 general election.”
First Chief Challenge 5K A Huge Success (With Photo Gallery And Results)
October 3, 2010
Over 140 runners and walkers took part in the first annual Chief Challenge 5K Saturday morning at Northview High School.
The overall fastest male was Sam Cowen from Pensacola Christian Academy and the fastest overall female runner was Robin Blackman from Jay High School. There were 142 racers ranging from kindergarten age and up that finished the course around the campus of Northview High School.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event with nearly 200 photos, click here.
“The Wellness and Cross Country team sponsored the run and only anticipated about 50 runners. Our over all goal was to promote running/walking and family fitness through the Chief Challenge,” said Natalie Nall, Chief Challenge coordinator. “We were surprised by the community turnout and great weather. We would like to continue to keep the cost low, but plan to work out the many kinks for next year‘s Chief Challenge. We heard great feedback from many of the participants and plan to make next year’s race just as fun . Thanks to the many parents and sponsors of the race.”
Results from the Chief Challenger were as follows:
Kindergarten Female
1st Audrey Goetter
First Grade Male
1st John Bashore
Third Grade Female
1st Emmalyn Womack
2nd Reagan Armstrong
Fourth Grade Female
1st Shelby Bashore
2nd Allison Rice
3rd Allison Johnson
Fourth Grade Male
1st Seth Killam
2nd Dillin Conti
Sixth Grade Female
1st Jorja Agrait
2nd Mary Sullivan
Sixth Grade Male
1st Nick Zabelle
Seventh Grade Female
1st Natalie Goetter
2nd Bethany Reynolds
3rd Rebecca Worthery
Seventh Grade Male
1st Tommy Peterson
2nd Sam Gonzalez
3rd Zachary Calloway
Eighth Grade Female
1st Jessica Thornton
2nd Lauren Cochran
3rd Haley Hawkins
Eighth Grade Male
1st Evan Fairbanks
2nd Brett Ramirez
Freshmen Female
1st Sarah Jacobs
2nd Ann Brock
3rd Danielle Steadham
Freshmen Male
1st Jeremy Carlson
2nd Blake Ordway
3rd Joshua Balentine
Sophomore Female
1st Georgia Goetter
2nd Whitney Arrington
3rd Lauren Christ
Sophomore Male
1st Jackson Butler
2nd Kody Johnson
3rd Jacob Teed
Junior Female
1st Sarah Whittle
2nd Melissa Moretz
3rd Cari Peterson
Junior Male
1st Kenneth Cochran
2nd Richard Moses
3rd Kobi Jekel
Senior Female
1st Robin Blackman
2nd Sarah Killam
3rd Shawna Montgomery
Senior Male
1st Sam Cowen
2nd Josh Scott
3rd Jared Johnson
Adult Female 29 Below
1st Rachel Killam
2nd Emily English
3rd Anna Barry
Adult Female 30-39
1st Lisa Miller
2nd Lacey Lee
3rd Betty Heaton
Adult Male
1st Keith Bell
2nd Coty Chance
3rd Jason Miller
Master Female
1st Alice Skaggs
2nd Cheryl Harper
3rd Sue Hopkins
Master Male
1st Roberto Meghellini
2nd Karl Robinson
3rd Jonathon Yoder
Grand Master Female
1st Terri Sanders
2nd Linda Williams
Grand Master Male
1st Clyde Williams
Pictured top: Over 140 runners and walkers took part in the first annual Chief Challenge Saturday morning at Northview High School. Pictured inset above: Robin Blackman of Jay was the top female runner in the Chief Challenge. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Video Highlights: Northview Beats The Baker Gators
October 3, 2010
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison from Northview’s 39-36 win Friday night against the Baker Gators.
For game details, click here for the NorthEscambia.com story. For a photo gallery, click here.
(If you don’t see the video, it is because a firewall setting at your home, work or school is blocking YouTube videos.)
Community Mourns The Loss Of Bruce E. Lowery
October 3, 2010
The North Escambia area is morning the loss of Bruce E. Lowery, 47, of Bratt, who passed away Saturday at a Pensacola hospital. He was employed with the City of Atmore as a building and code enforcement inspector.
Lowery was a 1987 graduate of Auburn University and a 1981 graduate of Ernest Ward High School where he was a member of the 1979 state championship football team. He was also a longtime member of the Northeast Pensacola youth baseball association.
Bruce Lowery is survived by his wife Julie Van Pelt Lowery; two sons Bradley Lowery and Michael Lowery; daughter Jessica Lowery; parents Charles A. and Reita Lowery; two sisters Sandra (Sammy) Day and Robin (Todd) Parker; and one brother Alan (Becky) Lowery.
For the complete obituary, click here.
Cold Front Brings Lows In The 40’s; Red Flag Warning
October 3, 2010
An cold front is bringing fall weather to the North Escambia area, with overnight lows expected to dip in the 40’s several nights this week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Photo Gallery: Thousands Attend Jay Peanut Festival
October 3, 2010
The 21st Annual Jay Peanut Festival attracted thousands to Jay this weekend.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from Saturday at the Jay Peanut Festival, click here.
The Peanut Festival featured something fun for everyone including arts and crafts, antiques, inflatable rides, rock climbing wall, pony rides, hay rides, train rides and much more. The Gabbert’s 1930’s Farm Museum was also be open for tours. There was plenty of food too…kettle corn, BBQ, hamburgers, roasted corn, apple dumplings and more.
And, of course, peanuts were the star of the festival, and were will be plenty of green peanuts and boiled peanuts as well as fried, roasted and candied peanuts.
The event is dedicated to the memory of Melissa Caroline Gabbert, who died of cancer in 1990.
Pictured: Thousands attended the Jay Peanut Festival Saturday. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Boutwell Earn Doctorate
October 3, 2010
Jay High School graduate Brian Boutwell has earned his doctorate degree from Florida State University.
The 2003 Jay graduate earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology in August 2006, his master’s degree in criminology in December 2007 and his Ph.D in criminology in August 2010 from FSU.
He is an assistant professor at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, were he will teach a criminological theory this fall. His family — Billy, Wanda and Brett — currently reside in Jay.
Pictured: Brian Boutwell recently earned his doctorate degree in criminology from Florida State University. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Accomplished Pianist In Concert Tonight In Oak Grove
October 3, 2010
Oak Grove Baptist Church will host accomplished pianist Jackie Beck in concert this evening.
Beck served as pianist for Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola for several years. She has also played for several citywide revivals in Pensacola and countless church services in Florida, Alabama and Georgia.
Beck will be in concert at 6 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church on North Highway 99. The public is invited.
Arrested: Two In Motel Room As Deputy Shot
October 3, 2010
The two people in a Pensacola motel room when an Escambia County deputy was shot Wednesday were both arrested Saturday on drug charges.
Eric James Sherbutt, 30, and Stormie Zeandra Felger, 18, were both charged with drug possession, drug production and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Escambia County Jail records. He was released on $35,000 bond, while she remained in jail Saturday night with bond set at $35,000.
Sherbutt and Felger were in Room 121 of the Motel 6 on Pensacola Boulevard when Michael Scott Lee, 21, opened fire on Deputy Jason Ates, striking him in the upper thigh. Lee was then shot and killed by Escambia County deputies.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said an active meth lab was discovered in the motel room after they responded to check on the welfare of Sherbutt.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.