Shining Stars Are Named

May 3, 2011

The Greater Escambia Community Foundation and WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, presented the Shining Star Award to 36 Escambia County elementary students in a ceremony Sunday afternoon at WSRE’s Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio on the main campus of Pensacola Junior College.

Area principals and teachers selected the winners based on good citizenship, community service and adherence to the core values of the Escambia County School District: equality, responsibility, integrity, respect, honesty and patriotism. Each winner was awarded a certificate of achievement and a new bicycle and helmet.

North Escambia area Shining Star Award winners are:

  • Celeste North, Bratt Elementary School
  • Peyton Lane Newsome, Byrneville Elementary School
  • Ataylor Carter, Jim Allen Elementary School
  • Sabra Stewart, Molino Park Elementary School

Former Florida State Representative DeeDee Ritchie and former Pensacola Mayor Mike Wiggins were the Masters of Ceremonies. Escambia County Superintendent Malcolm Thomas spoke at the festivities. Principals and teachers from each school, as well as the winners’ families and friends, were invited to attend.

The complete list of Shining Star Award winners is as follows:

AK Suter — Kyra Clark
Allie Yniestra — Chelsea D McGhee
Bellview — Jordyn Bennett
Belauh — Alexandria Boles
Blue Angels — Jahriel Griffin
Bratt — Celeste North
Brentwood — Tyra Smith
Byrneville — Peyton Lane Newsome
C A Weis — Tyrese Washington
Cordova Park — Mariah Brady
Ensley — Roseanna Reber
Episcopal Day — Emily Johnson
Escambia Christian — Tannier Rogers
Ferry Pass Tyler Michael Greene
Hallmark — Aleshia Odom
Hellen Caro — Alexis Lowery Waller
Holm — Olivia Johnson
Jim Allen — Ataylor Carter
Little Flower Catholic — Alexandra Cajigal
Longleaf — Joshua Ellenberger
McArthur — Keyana Danielle Norman
Molino Park — Sabra Stewart
Myrtle Grove — Joseph Jackson
NB Cook — Peyton Schmelzenbach
Navy Point — LaDaizjhia Burnett
OJ Semmes — Starletta Fountain
Oakcrest — Bad-Tien Duong
Pensacola Beach — Meredith McCurdy
Pensacola Christian — Justin Schubeck
Pine Meadow — Lindsey Crawford
Pleasant Grove — Samantha Nichole Dean
RC Lipscomb — Riley Orr
Redeemer Lutheran — Samuel Schelling
Scenic Heights — Alana Rodriguez
Sherwood — Jayla Brenson
Spencer Bibbs — Avian Sanders
St Paul Catholic — Matthew Harmon
Warrington — Tyrez Porterfield
West Pensacola — Norma Guillen

Pictured above and below: WSRE’s Shining Star Award winners. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

6 Responses to “Shining Stars Are Named”

  1. WORRIED RESIDENT on May 5th, 2011 10:02 am

    CONGRATULATIONS to ALL of the Shining Stars!!!!!

  2. Vivian D. Black on May 4th, 2011 10:53 am

    Thanks for ur comment Madam! I wish ur son much success as well in this much more difficult world of Education and times such as these, And they’re still able to Shine! How about that??? I’m very proud of Peyton, he’s been through a lot in his 10 years, and i thank God above for 10 years with my son as on May 2nd 2011, Monday, because he’s truly a blessing and “Ray of Sunshine” in all of our lives… in which i know u can relate. But, However, he was my “Shining Star” from the moment i looked into his eyes… I love my children, Im a proud Mother of 4, two girls and 2 boys ages 20, 15, 11, 10( peyton of course)! I support all of them equally and love them “UNCONDITIONALLY”! I pray God grant u all the desires of ur entire family’s Hearts and may Much Abundance fall upon ur Hearts and Home. Love u all, be blessed. Again “CONGRATZ” to all of the “Shining Stars out there from far and in between, me and Peyton and family wish u much happiness throughout ur life and ur years in the presence of God and the Nation, And Peyton also just received “THE PEOPLE TO PEOPLE LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE OF NOMINATION” from Washinton, D.C. yesterday. I hope he get to attend, don’t know yet but it would be great. Again, may u all be blessed.

  3. Sarah-Jane on May 4th, 2011 6:59 am

    Congratuions to all the children. A hugeshout to Sabra Stewart at Molino Park Elementary, We are all proud of you and all the other children.

    Molino Park PTA

  4. Women Of GOD on May 3rd, 2011 6:18 pm

    Way 2 go Peyton L. Newsome. My son D-Rob was also chosen; but he was at Carver Elementary when he was chosen. That was 1 of the proudest days of my life. He received a letter, and pin from the president, he had to be in pensacola to receive a a shining star bicycle, helmet, and he got to sign his name on a bill board which was put up in pensacola so everyone who passed through would be able to see it.I also have a tape of that special day. Mom i know u r proud because i was.

  5. Laura Stewart on May 3rd, 2011 7:51 am

    Congrats to all our shining stars!!! Sabra, your family could not be prouder of you. You are definitely our shining star. Your smile brightens our days. Keep being that beautiful, smart, kind girl and you’ll go as far as you ever want. Mom, Dad, and all your family love you so much! YAYYYYYYYY!

  6. Donna Hardy on May 3rd, 2011 7:30 am

    Congratulations to all but especially Jordyn Bennett. Maw and Paw are so proud of you and love you.

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