Local Students Perform In All-County Honor Chorus
October 29, 2008
The 2008 All-County Choral Gala was held Tuesday night at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola with two North Escambia elementary schools participating.
Students from Bratt and Molino Park elementary schools were among the dozens of students selected to participate in the program that featured music ranging from classic to contemporary.
Zachary Holland, Libery Peebles and Lori Harrell represented Bratt Elementary; and Moriah Magahan, Jordan Summerlin and Sabrina Wine represented Molino Park Elementary on the Elementary All-County Honor Chorus. Bratt’s students were coached by music teacher Emily Pollard, and Molino Park’s students were coached by music teacher Twinette McDonald.
Pictured above: Bratt Elementary students (L-R) Zachary Holland, Libery Peebles and Lori Harrell represented Bratt Elementary in the All-County Honor Chorus Tuesday night at Olive Baptist Church. Submitted cell phone photo by Wayne Holland for NorthEscambia.com.
Students Of The Month Named
October 28, 2008
Students of the month have been named by the Escambia Associations for Administrators in Education. The following were named from North Escambia schools:
- Bratt Elementary: Allison M. Rice, second grade; Austin T. Campbell, fifth grade.
- Carver/Century K-8 School: Janay S. Page, sixth grade ; Mildred T. Jackson, seventh grade.
- Molino Park Elementary: Brandon E. Korinchak, fourth grade; Kayleigh G. Linam, fourth grade.
- Ernest Ward Middle: Logan J. Lee, sixthgrade; Jennifer N. Spears, seventhgrade.
- Northview High: Hunter R. Black, ninthgrade; Michelle D. Bellamy, 12th grade.
Pictured above: Hunter R. Black (left) and Michelle D. Bellamy were named as Northview High School’s Students of the Month for October. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com.
Northview Tribal Beat Band Debuts New Uniforms
October 25, 2008
The Northview High School Tribal Beat marching band debuted new uniforms Friday night at the school’s homecoming.
The Tribal Beat band also had some specials guest with them on the field during both their pre-game and halftime shows. An Alumni Band, made up of former Northview, Century and Ernest Ward high school bands, also marched.
For a complete Homecoming photo gallery of the Northview Tribal Beat band, click here (The band members you see not in uniform are the Alumni Band members.)
The Northview Tribal Beat band performs under the direction of Band Director Charles Tucker, Assistant Director Joe Wright and Drum Major Brianna Halteman.
Pictured above: The Northview Tribal Beat band debuted new uniforms Friday night for the school’s Homecoming. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Gulf Power Looking For Students To Create Interest In Energy Jobs
October 20, 2008
Gulf Power is looking to the workforce of the future to create interest in energy industry jobs.
Get into Energy Florida is a competition for high school students to create a marketing campaign to promote energy careers. The prize is an Apple iPod Touch for students on the winning team.
“We want to do two things: give students a real-world marketing campaign development opportunity and get a hip, young perspective on our energy careers,” explains Jennifer Grove, Gulf Power workforce development coordinator. “Students will be creating materials to reach out to their peers — other students — to get them excited about and interested in energy careers.”
Grove also is the industry chair of the Florida Energy Workforce Consortium (FEWC) of state utilities which is sponsoring the branding competition. This initiative is just one component of Gulf Power’ endeavors to design programs to meet projected workforce shortages, which include jobs such as power plant operators, plant and line maintenance technicians, and engineers.
Energy industry workforce needs are reaching critical levels because baby boomer employees are retiring in large numbers and there’s a smaller pool of workers who have the appropriate technical skills. Needs are particularly critical in the Southeast as energy demand in this region continues to rise. This region historically has served as the “breadbasket of craft labor” for the U.S.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has stated that the demand for entry-level employees in the utility industry is expected to grow by 9 percent each year, with 10,000 new jobs becoming available every year beginning in 2010.
Gulf Power is committed to putting science and math on a fun level with students while teaching the skills needed to join the workforce. For example, BEST Robotics (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) is a national program in which middle and high school students build robots and compete to advance to a national showdown. Another program, I LOVE SCIENCE provides a one-hour, hands-on science projects each month in fifth grade classrooms.
Students must register for the Get Into Energy competition by November 1, and contest entries are due in December. For details and entry forms, visit the Florida Energy Workforce Consortium website at www.fewc.org.
‘Best Bountiful B Belebration’ Held
October 18, 2008
Carver/Century K-8 School improved their school grade in just a year from an F to a B, and they are big time proud of it. Friday, the entire school celebrated with the “Best Bountiful B Belebration”.
The entire school took part in a fall carnival of sorts, with a dozen activities ranging from a hubcap toss (inspired by the “My Big Redneck Wedding Show”), to a cupcake walk to a tour of a Marine helicopter.
Student played games for candy, prizes and cupcakes.
Click here for a photo gallery from the celebration.
Pictured above: A little bounce house bouncing at Carver/Century’s “Best Bountiful B Belebration”. Pictured below: Firefighter Kyle “Crash” Kraatz shows Carver/Century students Engine 519 Friday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Student Selected For 2009 Ambassador Trip To Italy, Greece
October 16, 2008
A Northview High School student has been selected as a student ambassador to Greece and Italy, and she needs your help to get there.
Alexis Roach, a 16-year old sophomore, was selected for the government sponsored People to People ambassador program. Students are selected to participate in the program based upon outstanding scholastic merit, civic involvement and leadership potential.
The People to People program provides international travel opportunities to students in a State Department program that was founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. Student Ambassadors experience hands-on learning opportunities and immerse themselves in the arts, sports and family life of cultures around the world.
Alexis will take part in a program called “Modern and Ancient Civilizations” for 19 days beginning June 13. She will visit Italy and Greece, including Rome, Naples, Mount Etna, Athens and Crete.
“This trip isn’t about going on vacation,” she said. “I will be earning credits for high school and college.”
On the trip, she will learn about local cultures, visiting landmarks and museums along the way.
“I’m looking forward to learning about other cultures, what they have and don’t have,” Alexis said.
In order to participate in the program, Alexis must raise about $7,000 to cover her travel expenses. She plans to raise the money in a variety of ways, including fund raisers like fish frys.
“It’s a blessing to me to have an opportunity like this,” Alexis said.
Anyone wishing to support Alexis Roach’s trip to Italy and Greece can make a donation at any branch of Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union, including branches in Pensacola or Atmore.
Ernest Ward PTSA Elects President
October 16, 2008
The Ernest Ward Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association elected its new president Wednesday afternoon
Deidra Singleton was elected president of the PTSA for the 2008-2009 school year.
Other officers for this school year were not elected; those officers will be elected next week.
The Ernest Ward PTSA will meet again next Wednesday afternoon following a school advisory council meeting at 3:15 in the school’s media center.
Northview Yearbooks Now On Sale Online
October 13, 2008
The 2009 Tribal Yearbook for Northview High School is now on sale.
Yearbooks can be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com now.
Extras such as name stamping and icons are available with online ordering only.
Some books may be available for in-school orders in the spring. Books are $53.00 with a $2.00 handling fee. Contact yearbook sponsor Alison Robinson, at 327-6681, ext.230 for
more information.
Northview NJROTC Gets High Marks In Annual Inspection
October 9, 2008
Northview High School’s NJROTC Annual Inspection was held Wednesday at the school, with cadets undergoing a face to face inspection with a Navy commander.
Commander Merlin Ladner, USN (Ret) conducted the inspection. The day’s events began with a personnel inspection, drill demonstration and a pass-in-review in the school gym. Other events Wednesday included a financial record review, briefings, administrative inspections, supply inspections and more.
One by one, Cmdr. Ladner went face to face with each cadet, asking them questions about their NJROTC experience and conduction a complete inspection of their uniform.
Click here for a complete photo gallery.
“I will spend 20 to 25 seconds with each cadet, asking them questions,” Lander told the audience. “You won’t hear what I have to say to them, but it will help me get a sense of the unit’s health and how it’s going.”
“Yes, sir,” the cadets answered as they faced the questions about their NJROTC service, their ribbons, the shine on their shoes and some less than expected questions that left some cadets trying not to crack a smile.
“You play football?” Ladner asked one freshman cadet.
“Yes, sir,” he replied, obviously relieved at the easy question.
“Are you a freshman?” he asked another.
“Yes, sir,” she answered.
“That’s tough sometimes,” Ladner said.
“I want you all to know how proud I am of how you look this morning,” Ladner, who conducts annual inspections at about 60 high schools in the Southeast, told the entire group following his inspection.
He said it had been two years since he was last at Northview, and “it’s a pleasure to see how they have progressed in two years.” A visiting officer conducts inspections during the years Lander does not visit Bratt.
“Our cadets have the option,” he said, “to perhaps join the military.”
Ladner said the voluntary military service, and a voluntary Navy JROTC program is a good thing for the United States.
“I don’t think I’d want to be in a foxhole with someone that did not want to be there,” he said.
Three cadets — c/PO1 Monica McLain, c/PO3 Cardean Smith and c/SR Melissa Moretz –were presented with an “Exemplary Appearance Ribbon” for their efforts in Wednesday morning’s inspection.
Northview’s NJROTC received high marks in the review, including personnel inspection, pass in review, financial and property inventories and unit operations.
To view the program for the event, which includes a list of all Northview NJROTC cadets and officers, click here.
Northview’s NJROTC is under the command of Senior Naval Science Instructor Charlie Code and Senior Chief Lee Coleman. The unit is led by Company Commander LCDR Amanda Sellars and Executive Officer Cadet LT Dalton Cummings.
Pictured above: Commander Merlin Lander, USN (Ret), inspects Admin Officer c/ENS Clinton Davis Wednesday morning at Northview High School. Pictured below: First Lieutenant, c/LTJG Harrison Whitehead stands with his platoon awaiting their inspection. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Carver/Century PTA: Pie In The Principal’s Face
October 9, 2008
Pie in the face…that’s what Carver/Century K-8 School Principal Jeff Garthwaite is hoping for.
If the newly formed Carver/Century PTA can get 60 members before the school’s October 17th carnival, Garthwaite has agreed to take a pie in the face. For each additional 10 PTA members, he’ll take another pie in the face.
It’s all part of the PTA’s “Pies Fly”challenge. Students at the school received the flyer and a membership form Thursday. Each PTA membership is just $3.
Click here to download a Carver/Century PTA membership form.
The flyer lists the following facts about common reasons someone might not join the PTA:
…I really don’t have the time.
It’s not the amount of time you can contribute that’s most important, but rather your commitment to help the PTA make a difference in the lives of our children.
…I don’t have any children that attend Carver/Century school.
Anyone who cares about children and our community belongs in the PTA. It is important that we all have a voice in the decision-making process relating to the laws and regulations that affect our children.
…Your PTA doesn’t really do anything.
We cannot speak for what may have happened in the previous years but I know we have great activities planned for this school year. To make these activities a great success we need ideas, time, funds, and good will from people like you to make this PTA work. Join us and help us do more than ever.
…Does the PTA really benefit our children.
Decades of research has shown when parents/guardians are involved children receive higher grades and higher test scores. Also, exhibited in children, when parents are involved, increased motivation, better self-esteem, and fewer instances of violent behavior. The number one benefit of the PTA team is having a better ability to help our children.
…Not right now… Let me think about it.
You may miss out on having your voice heard if you put off joining when it is needed most. Participating in the PTA, anyway you can, determines the course of action we can and need to take. Please make the time to put our children first.