2015 In Photos: March

December 30, 2015

Today, we continue our look back at the year 2015 in photos with a look at March.

The Blue Angels soar over Pensacola Beach the last Sunday afternoon in March.

Vietnam veterans were recognized during a National Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Day ceremony in Atmore.

The Special Olympics were held at Tate High School.

The Special Olympics were held at Tate High School.

Demolition of the old Ernest Ward Middle School building neared completion.

Construction activities began in March to replace a 75-year old Highway 97 bridge over Little Pine Barren Creek in Walnut Hill.

Dozens were injured and two people were killed when a commercial plane crashed into Pensacola Bay — all part of a emergency drill scenario that involved a long list of emergency response agencies.

The 2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics began in Century.

Northview’s junior varsity hosted West Florida.

March saw Opening Day ceremonies at the Molino Ballpark.

Molino Park Elementary School held its annual Arts Day, with the students spending the day immersed in a variety of arts.

Northview beat Chipley.

The second annual Branden Penegar Memorial Car Show was held in March at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church.

Elementary students learned about agriculture during the annual Northview High School FFA “Fresh From Florida” program.

Tate High students created a lip dub video.

The Northview Chiefs held their season-opening track meet Tuesday in Bratt.

Turtles on Jernigan’s Lake lined logs  to enjoy the warm sunshine. Jernigan’s Lake, sometimes called Wiggin’s Lake, is located just east of Century off the Escambia River.

A Century resident escaped injury  when her own SUV came crashing into her house after been slammed by a sleepy driver.

Destiny Cleckler, 13, was named Miss Ernest Ward Middle School  in a “Night in Holleywood” pageant at the school.

Northview defeated Holmes County.

The Town of Century opened a new grant funded playground at Showalter Park in Century.

Ten potential applicants attended an organizational meeting to learn about the $25,000 Century Business Challenge.

A March NorthEscambia sunset.

Century Mayor Freddie McCall presented a personal $50 check to the winner of the town’s recent slogan contest. Josie Leonard of Milton, a Northview High School graduate, submitted the winning “A Century that lasts forever” slogan.

Hundreds of people attended the 41st Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Club Farm Equipment Auction in Walnut Hill.

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Comments

3 Responses to “2015 In Photos: March”

  1. chris in Molino on December 31st, 2015 4:37 am

    Yes, I realized I made a mistake soon after sending the post. Thank you for the pictures anyway. I’ve had one as a screensaver.

  2. William on December 30th, 2015 9:47 am

    >>>.Should’ve put the beautiful picture of the bald eagle in Walnut Hill on here also. One of the best pictures of the year.

    That photo was from last January and ran a couple of days ago in this collection:

    http://www.northescambia.com/2015/12/2014-in-photos-january-2

  3. chris in Molino on December 30th, 2015 8:23 am

    Should’ve put the beautiful picture of the bald eagle in Walnut Hill on here also. One of the best pictures of the year.