the road to the crown: Meet The Girls, Part 4 With Photos
January 22, 2010
Today, it’s part four of our five part series “the road to the crown” brought to you by Tammie’s Cuttin’ Loose and Mike Newton Photography. We are following 30 young ladies at Northview High School in their quest for the crown and the title of “Miss Northview High School” for 2010.
Today we are taking a behind the scenes look at a recent practice. To see the photos, click here.
Our series “the road to the crown” will continue Saturday with more behind the scenes photos. The pageant is Saturday night at 6:30, and NorthEscambia.com will have the new Miss Northview High School and all the photos here Sunday morning.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Students Plant 50 Cypress Trees For Arbor Day
January 21, 2010
Wednesday, agriscience students at Northview High School planted 50 bald cypress trees along the edge of the school’s retention pond. The trees were provided by, and planted under the supervision of, the Florida Division of Forestry in observance of Arbor Day.
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the road to the crown: Meet The Girls, Part 3 With Photos
January 21, 2010
Today, it’s part three of our five part series “the road to the crown” brought to you by Tammie’s Cuttin’ Loose and Mike Newton Photography. We are following 30 young ladies at Northview High School in their quest for the crown and the title of “Miss Northview High School” for 2010.
Today we introduce you to 15 of the contestants. Their biographies, as submitted by the girls, are below along with their photos. You can click any photo below to enlarge. To see the first 15 girls, click here.
Our series “the road to the crown” will continue tomorrow and Saturday with more behind the scenes photos. The pageant is Saturday night at 6:30, and NorthEscambia.com will have the new Miss Northview High School and all the photos here Sunday morning.
For a behind the scenes photo gallery from a recent practice, click here.
Miss Allie Rebecca Bryan
Allie is the 16-year old daughter of Keith and Becky Bryan. She has been a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for three years and a member of the Student Government Association for three years. Allie has been a member of the Tribal Beat Marching Band for three years, where she has participated in both the color guard and the drum line. She has been a member chorus for three years, has played guitar for the Northview Performing Arts program for two years, and has been a part of the theatre program for two years. She has been a member of the Beta Club for two years and a member of the Spanish club for one year. In her community, Allie is an active member of the McCullough Christian Center, where she participates on the drama team. She is also an active member of the “Cause an Effect Youth Ministries.” She has spent time volunteering with missions work in Brazil and plans on returning there soon.
Her hobbies include singing, photography, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend college and earn her degree in business.
Miss Tabitha Renea Steege
Tabitha is the 17-year old daughter of Gerald and Sudie Steege. She has been a member of the Tribal Beat Marching Band for three years, where she acts as section leader. Last year, she was on the Northview television production staff. She has also been a member of the softball team for one year, the Interact Club for one year, and a member of the Science club for one year. Tabitha is currently a member of Alpha Rho Omega. In her community, she is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore, where she participates in the C.H.A.O.S. youth group choir and drama team.
Her hobbies include playing the piano and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend college and become a dental hygienist. She also hopes to one day start a family.
Miss Caroline Lindsay Prater
Caroline is the 16-year old daughter of Donnie Prater and Jonice Casey. As a freshman, she was a member of the junior varsity cheerleading team and was selected by her peers to represent them on the Homecoming Court. This year, Caroline is a member of the varsity cheerleading team and she is also a member of the Northview High School competition cheerleading team that was selected to participate in the National High School Cheerleading Championship competition that takes place in Orlando, Florida. She serves as Sophomore class historian and was awarded the 2008 President’s Award for Educational Excellence. In her community, she volunteers her time with Hank and Lacy Lee at the Lee Veterinary Clinic. Caroline was also chosen to be a Student Ambassador with the “People to People” program and Alabama Governor, Bob Riley. She has also been invited to tour France, Italy, and Greece as the official representative of the state of Alabama delegation in the summer of 2010.
Her hobbies include reading, horseback riding, drawing and painting, traveling, golf, and spending time with loved ones.
Her future plans are to attend a major university and obtain a degree in one of the following areas; criminal justice, education, or law.
Miss Lauren Elizabeth Cloud
Lauren is the 16-year old daughter of Ronnie Cloud and Angela McMahan. As a freshman, she was on the junior varsity cheerleading team. She has been a varsity cheerleader for two years and is also a member of the Northview High School competition cheerleading team that was selected to participate in the National High School Cheerleading Championship competition in Orlando, Florida. She has been a member of the Future Farmers of America for three years, a member of the Five Flags Dance Academy for two years, and has played softball for the Molino Community team for three years. In her community, Lauren has volunteered her time to work the “Kicking Cancer Bike Run” and has worked Relay for Life events. She also participated in the 2009 “Trotting for a Cure” 20 mile Triathlon. Lauren also works as a waitress for the Alabama Wing House in Atmore. She is an active member of Highland Baptist Church and participates in the youth group.
Her Hobbies include cheerleading, photography, swing dancing, riding horses, going to the beach, and spending time with loved ones.
Her future plans are to attend the University of Alabama and obtain her degree in business.
Miss Angel Monique Mitchell
Angel is the 14-year old daughter of Christal Bell. She was selected as the 2008-2009 Ernest Ward Middle School Student of the year. Angel has been a member of the cross country team for one year, where she was awarded the 2009 Coaches Award. She is also a member of the Future Business Leaders of America, the theatre program, the guitar program, and the track team. She was selected as the 2009 October Student of the Month. In her community, Angel created the “Angel’s Outreach” volunteer service and is part of the Chain Reaction Organization. She was the winner of the “Take Stock” Scholarship project and was awarded Team Leader for Chain Reaction.
Her hobbies include singing, dancing, cooking, and reading books written by James Patterson.
Her plans are to attend Florida State University and major in Climatology. While there, she hopes to become a part of the dance team.
Miss Ashley Renea’ Cunningham
Ashley is the 14-year old daughter of Andy and Christina Cunningham. She has been a member of the Student Government Association for one year and was elected by her peers as vice-president of the freshman class. Ashley is a junior varsity cheerleader and was the recipient of the prestigious Spirit Award. She is also a member of the Northview High School competition cheerleading team that was selected to participate in the National High School Cheerleading Championship competition in Orlando, Florida. Ashley is the reigning Miss Ernest Ward Middle School, as well as, the reigning Miss Molino Blue Belle. She is also a member of the Barrineau Park 4-H club. Ashley has a weekend job working on the “Five Ash Farm.” She enjoys caring for their many horses, goats, dogs and cockatoo.
Her hobbies include swimming, tennis, showing steers and taking family vacations.
Her future plans are to attend a major university and obtain her degree to become a dentist.
Miss Charla Suzanne Stark
Charla is the 15-year old daughter of Charles and Terri Stark. She has been a member of the Future Farmers of America for two years and a member of the track team for two years.
Her hobbies include playing the piano, reading novels, running and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend college and then medical school. She hopes to one day become a doctor or surgeon.
Miss Allison Rebecca Spence
Allison is the 18-year old daughter of Scott and Sandi Spence. She has been a member of the Color Guard team for the Tribal Beat Marching Band for four years. Last year, Allison served as co-captain of the team, while this year, she is captain. She was the recipient of the 2008-2009 Best Color Guard Choreographer award. She was also awarded the most outstanding Junior and the Best Flag Twirler Award. Allison has played junior varsity basketball for one year and was nominated to be among the “Who’s Who of American High School Students”. In her community, Allison attends the First Baptist Church of Bratt.
Her hobbies include swimming, shopping, talking on the phone, reading, writing, twirling, playing basketball and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend Pensacola Junior College to become a medical transcriptionist. She also hopes to one day start a family.
Miss Abigail Christie-Anne Odom
Abigail is the 15-year old grand-daughter of James and Mildred Windham. She is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and has participated on a dance team.
Her hobbies include listening to music, photography, reading, spending time with close friends and dancing.
Her future plans are to attend a four year university and obtain her degree. Upon graduation, she hopes to one day become a veterinarian.
Miss Elizabeth Ashley Wright
Elizabeth is the 15-year old daughter of Joe and Tami Wright. She has been a member of the Tribal Beat Marching Band for three years, where she currently holds the title of assistant drum major. She was also the 2008-2009 Tribal Beat Public Relations Officer. She has been a member of the Student Government Association for two years, a member of the Interact Club for one year, and a member of Alpha Rho Omega for one year. Elizabeth has been a member of the Art club for one year and currently serves as treasurer. This year, she is the parliamentarian for the Future Business Leaders of America. She has also been a peer mediator for three years. Elizabeth was the winner of the 2008-2009 “Voice of Democracy” contest. She also placed 4th in the sculpture category at the 2009 National Gulf Coast Art show. Elizabeth plays many musical instruments including the flute, piccolo, bass flute, and the bells.
Her hobbies include creating art, playing music and spending time with loved ones.
Her future plans are to attend a local college for two years and then transfer to a major university. She wants to go to medical school and then join the United States Air Force.
Miss Felicia Michelle Settle
Felicia is the 17-year old daughter of Joseph and Jeanine Settle. As a freshman, she was a junior varsity cheerleader and on the color guard team for the Tribal Beat Marching Band. Felicia has been a varsity cheerleader for three years. This year, she holds the title of captain. She is also a member of the Northview High School competition cheerleading team that was selected to participate in the National High School Cheerleading Championship competition in Orlando, Florida. She has also been a member of the Future Farmers of America for three years, where as a freshman, she served as parliamentarian, and as a sophomore, she served as sentinel. Felicia has been a peer mediator for three years and on the yearbook staff for four years. She has been a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for one year and a member of the Student Government Association for three years, where she currently serves as president. She has also been a member of the Interact Club for two years, a member of the Beta Club for three years, the Math team for one year, and the Academic team for one year. Felicia was selected to be an Atmore Rotary Club Academic All-Star. On four separate occasions, Felicia has donated her hair to the “Locks of Love” Foundation. She has also participated in Relay for Life for two years and has participated in the Pensacola Walk for Breast Cancer.
Her hobbies include cheerleading, camping, photography, talking on the phone, devoting time to her nephew and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend the University of West Florida and become a pediatric nurse.
Miss Brittany Danyel Thompson
Brittany is the 16-year old daughter of Anthony and Alicia Thompson. She has been a member of the Student Government Association for two years, a member of the Interact club for two years, and a member of Alpha Rho Omega for one year. Brittany has been a member of the Future Farmers of America for two years and this year, she holds the office of photographer/historian. She is also a member of the junior varsity cheerleading team. In her community, Brittany is an active member of Spoken Word and volunteers in her church nursery. She also volunteers her time with camp E.D.G.E.
Her hobbies include cheerleading, dancing, riding horses and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend college and obtain her degree to become an ultrasound technician.
Miss Tiffany Diane Sutton
Tiffany is the 15-year old sister of Tracy Ann Adcock. At Northview, she is a member of the junior varsity softball Team. She also had an art project of hers featured at the Pensacola Interstate Fair. Last year, Tiffany was selected as Student of the Year. In her community, she is a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church and is an active participant in the youth group.
Her hobbies include swimming, painting, softball and making jewelry.
Her future plans are to attend college and become either a marine biologist or a juvenile probation officer.
Miss Autumn Cheyenne Bobo
Autumn is the 15-year old daughter of Kenneth and Valerie Bobo. She has been a member of the Cross Country team for one year and a member of the Track Team for one year. In her community, Autumn has volunteered her time working at an animal shelter to help care for the animals.
Her hobbies include running, participating in church events and spending time with her family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend college and specialize in pet care. She hopes to one day own and operate an animal shelter.
Miss Dimond Brooke Tullis
Brooke is the 16-year old daughter of Bodie and Emily Tullis. As a freshman, Brooke was selected by her peers to represent them on the Homecoming Court and was on the junior varsity cheerleading team, where she served as co-captain of the squad. She has been a varsity cheerleader for two years and was the recipient of the 2009-2010 Best All Around Award. She is also a member of the Northview High School competition cheerleading team that was selected to participate in the National High School Cheerleading Championship competition that takes place in Orlando, Florida. Brooke has been the treasurer of her class for the past three years and has also been a member of the Tribal Spirit yearbook staff for three years. This year, Brooke was selected by her classmates to represent them on the Homecoming Court. She is a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and was 1st runner up in the 2008-2009 Poarch Creek Junior Princess Contest. Brooke attends Bratt First Baptist Church and is an active member of the youth group.
Her hobbies include beading, gymnastics, swimming, cheering, babysitting, and spending time with friends and family.
Her future plans are to attend the University of Alabama obtain a degree in sports medicine. While enrolled, Brooke hopes to become a cheerleader for the Crimson Tide.
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the road to the crown: Meet The Girls (With Photos)
January 20, 2010
Today, it’s part two of our five part series “the road to the crown” brought to you by Tammie’s Cuttin’ Loose and Mike Newton Photography. We are following 30 young ladies at Northview High School in their quest for the crown and the title of “Miss Northview High School” for 2010.
Today we introduce you to the first 15 contestants. Their biographies, as submitted by the girls, are below along with their photos. You can click any photo below to enlarge.
Our series “the road to the crown” will continue tomorrow with biographies and photos of the second set of 15 contestants. The pageant is Saturday night at 6:30, and NorthEscambia.com will have the new Miss Northview High School and all the photos here Sunday morning.
Miss Caitlyn Brianne Brown
Caitlyn is the 17-year old daughter of Ronnie and Angela Brown. As a freshman, she was a member of Angie Shelley’s Twirl Time. She has been a majorette for the Tribal Beat Marching Band for three years and a member of the Tribal Spirit Yearbook staff for 3 years. Caitlyn was selected as the sophomore class parliamentarian and currently serves as the secretary of the junior class. She has been a member of the Beta club for one year and a member of Rho Kappa for one year, where she currently serves as vice president. Since her freshman year, Caitlyn has been a lifeguard for the Atmore City Pool and has also taught swimming lessons.
Her hobbies include cooking, shopping, spending time with family and friends, and having “girl days” with her mom.
Her future plans are to attend the University of Florida. She hopes to major in Dentistry, with a specialized degree in Orthodontics. While she is in attendance there, Caitlyn plans on becoming a UF Gatorette.
Miss Hayley Renee Simpson
Hayley is the 17-year old daughter of Toney and Renee Simpson. She has been a majorette for the Tribal Beat Marching Band for three years, where she currently serves as co-captain of the team. Hayley has been a member of the weightlifting team for three years and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for three years. She has been a member of the Beta club for one year and a member of Rho Kappa for one year, where she currently serves as historian. This year, Hayley was selected by her peers to represent them on the Homecoming Court. She was also voted junior class parliamentarian. Hayley is an active member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist church and participates in the youth group.
Her hobbies include reading, listening to music, and twirling the baton.
Her future plans are to attend the University of Florida. She hopes to one day become an anesthesiologist.
Miss Lauren Ashley McCall
Lauren is the 15-year old daughter of Joey and Robin McCall. As a freshman, she was on the junior varsity cheerleading team. This year, Lauren is a varsity cheerleader and she is also a member of the Northview High School competition cheerleading team that was selected to participate in the National High School Cheerleading Championship competition that takes place in Orlando, Florida. She has been a member of the junior varsity softball team for one year, the golf team for one year, and the Future Farmers of America for one year. Lauren currently serves as the sophomore class president. For the past two years, she was selected by her peers to represent them on the Homecoming Court. Lauren was selected by the Suburban West Rotary Club as the grand prize winner in the Rotary International Four-way test essay contest. In her community Lauren is an active member of Bratt First Baptist church, where she participates in the youth group. She also volunteers her time with the Ernest Ward Swim Team.
Her hobbies include cheering, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend Auburn University and major in sports medicine.
Miss Charleigh Victoria McPherson
Charleigh is the 16-year old daughter of Larry and Mary McPherson. As a freshman, she was on the junior varsity cheerleading team and was the recipient of the 2008-2009 Spirit Award. This year, Charleigh is a member of the varsity cheerleading team and she is also a member of the Northview High School competition cheerleading team that was selected to participate in the National High School Cheerleading Championship competition in Orlando, Florida. She has been a member of the junior varsity softball team for one year, a member of the golf team for one year, and a member of the art club for one year. This year, she was selected by her peers to represent them on the Homecoming Court. In the 2009 Miss NHS pageant, Charleigh was hand selected by the judges as the recipient of the Miss Hospitality award. Charleigh has played on the Northwest Escambia softball team for six years and has played on the Molino softball team for one year. She attends church at Saint Robert’s Catholic Church and is an active member there. She also sings in the choir.
Her hobbies include cheerleading, playing softball and golf, going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend the University of Alabama and pursue a medical degree.
Miss Tori Daniela Reid
Tori is the 15-year old daughter of Keith and Chasity Reid. She is on the varsity cheerleading team and is also a member of the Northview High School competition cheerleading team that was selected to participate in the National High School Cheerleading Championship competition that takes place in Orlando, Florida. She is currently a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is a member of the junior varsity softball team. In her community, Tori is an active member of Corner Stone Christian Church. She has also done volunteer work at the Heritage of Santa Rosa Nursing Home, where she would read to the residents and spend time with them.
Her hobbies include dancing, scrapbooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend college and become an anesthesiologist.
Miss Lindsey Danyell Holderfield
Lindsey is the-15 year old daughter of Matt and Norma White. She is currently a member of the varsity cheerleading team. She is also a member of the Northview High School competition cheerleading team that was selected to participate in the National High School Cheerleading Championship competition that takes place in Orlando, Florida.
Her hobbies include: cheering, reading, listening to music, and spending time with loved ones.
Her future plans are to attend the University of Florida where she wants to get a degree in Law. Lindsey hopes to one day become a lawyer who specializes in family law.
Miss Haley Danielle Knapp
Haley is the 18-year old daughter of Albert and Candace Knapp. As a freshman, she was a junior varsity cheerleader. When she was a sophomore, Haley was on the varsity cheerleading team. She has been a member of the Future Farmers of America for three years, a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for three years, and member of DCT for two years. Last year, Haley participated in “Food for America”, where she taught elementary school students about farming. She was on Drill Team for three years and a member of 4H for five years. Haley has also done horse judging for one year. In her community, Haley is an active member at Harvest Christian Center.
Her hobbies include riding horses, running, scrapbooking, and spending time with her son, family, and friends.
Her future plans are to attend Pensacola Junior College and earn her degree. She hopes to one day work for Gulf Power as a dispatcher.
Miss Ariel Kaye Holland
Ariel is the 14-year old daughter of Wayne and Amy Holland. She has been a member of the junior varsity cheerleading team for one year and she is also a member of the Northview High School competition cheerleading team that was selected to participate in the National High School Cheerleading Championship competition that takes place in Orlando, Florida. Ariel was selected by her peers to represent them on the Homecoming Court and was voted Freshman Class Maid. In her community, she is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bratt and participates in the Team David program. She also volunteers her time with the Northwest Escambia Cheerleaders.
Her hobbies include softball, cheerleading, shopping, and swimming.
Her future plans are to attend Troy University where she will major in pharmaceuticals. She hopes to one day become a pharmacist.
Miss Kolbi Shae Cobb
Kolbi is the 17-year old daughter of Jamie and Becky Cobb. As a freshman, she was elected to serve as the class secretary. She has been a member of the cross country team for one year, the softball team for four years, and the golf team for two years. She has also been a member of Rho Kappa for two years, the Beta Club for three years, the Academic Team for one year, and the Math team for one year. Kolbi was selected by her classmates to represent them on the Homecoming Court for two years. She has also been a member of the Future Business Leaders of America for three years, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for four years, the Interact club for two years, and the Student Government Association for three years. Kolbi has been a majorette for the Tribal Beat Marching Band for four years and currently holds the title of captain. She is a member of Twirl Time and has been a member of Century League Softball for seven years. She has also been on the Tri-County All Star softball team for three years. Kolbi is an active member of Faith Bible Baptist Church.
Her hobbies include hunting, fishing, golfing, and playing softball.
Her future plans are to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a specialty in burn trauma.
Miss Miranda Beth Burkett
Miranda is the 17-year old daughter of Rodney and Dana Burkett. She has been a member of the varsity softball team for three years, a member of the weightlifting team for two years, and a member of the varsity basketball team for one year. She has also been a member of the Future Farmers of America for three years. Miranda was selected by her peers to represent them on the Homecoming Court and won the title of Junior Class Maid.
Her hobbies include researching astronomy, practicing the various sports she participates in, and spending time with her loved ones.
Her future plans are to attend college to study sports medicine. While there, she hopes to play softball.
Miss Sarah Malinda Killam
Sarah is the 16-year old daughter of Gary and Melanie Killam. She has been a member of the junior varsity volleyball team for one year and a member of the cross-country team for two years. She has also been a member of the softball team for three years, a member of the weightlifting team for three years, and a varsity cheerleader for one year. Sarah has been a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for three years and currently serves as president. She has been elected by her peers for the past three years to serve as class president. She was also selected by her peers to represent them on the Homecoming Court, both her freshman and sophomore years, and was chosen Freshman Class Maid. Sarah has been an Atmore Rotary Club Academic All-star for two years and has taken ballet for ten years. She has been a member of the Beta Club for one year, the Student Government Association for one year, where she serves as historian, and a member of Rho Kappa for one year, where she serves as treasurer. Sarah is a member of Flomaton First Baptist Church and is active in both the youth group and the choir.
Her hobbies include playing the guitar, playing the piano, singing, and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend Auburn University.
Miss Amber Nicole McMillan
Amber is the 17-year old daughter of Hartwood and Donna McMillan. She has been a member of the varsity volleyball team for two years and a member of the basketball team for three years. Amber has been a member of the varsity softball team for four years, a member of the varsity cheerleading team for two years, and the golf team for one year. She has been a member of the Future Farmers of America for four years, a member of the Spirit Club for one year, and has been elected class secretary for the past three years. In 2007, Amber was selected to represent the sophomore class on Homecoming Court. This year, she was again selected by her peers to represent the senior class and was voted by the school as second runner up to the Queen. She was also voted Most Athletic for the Senior Class. She has participated on the Relay for Life team the past two years and is an active member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Her hobbies include running, playing summer league softball, and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend college and pursue a career in medicine.
Miss Candice Louise Greenwell
Candice is the 17-year old daughter of Tommy and Sandra Greenwell. As a freshman, Candice was a member of the junior varsity cheerleading team and a member of the basketball team. She has been on the varsity cheerleading team for two years, the varsity softball team for four years, and on the weightlifting team for three years. Candice has played varsity volleyball for two years. She has been a member of the Student Government Association for three years, a member of the Beta Club for two years and she has served as class president for four years. Candice is an active member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
Her hobbies include turkey hunting with her father, playing softball, and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend Pensacola Junior College for two years and finish at Florida State University. She hopes to obtain a degree in education.
Miss Heather Danielle Ward
Heather is the 17-year old daughter of Charles and Wendy Ward. She has been a member of the Future Farmers of America for three years and a member of the Tribal Spirit yearbook staff for four years. She has been a member of FCCLA for one year and the Beta Club for two years. As a freshman, Heather was a junior varsity cheerleader. She has been a member of the varsity cheerleading team for two years and is also a member of the Northview High School competition cheerleading team that was selected to participate in the National High School Cheerleading Championship competition in Orlando, Florida. She has been on the weightlifting team for two years and was on the track team one year. This year, Heather was selected to represent the Senior class on the Homecoming Court, as well as, Senior class historian. She was also voted Most School Spirit for the Senior Who’s Who. Heather has participated in Relay for Life for two years and has also volunteered for the Habitat for Humanity foundation. She has collected Christmas cards to send to the St. Jude’s Children’s ranch, where the kids reuse the cards to raise money.
Her hobbies include scrapbooking, photography, watching Alabama football games and spending time with her son and family.
Her future plans are to attend college and obtain her degree in nursing. She hopes to become a neo-natal nurse at a nearby hospital.
Miss Morgan Deann Smith
Morgan is the 14-year old daughter of Matthew and Tammy Smith.
She has been a member of the Northview High School Volleyball team for one year.
Her hobbies include going to the beach, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend college and become a pediatric nurse.
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the road to the crown: Miss Northview High 2010 Contestants
January 19, 2010
Join NorthEscambia.com today through Saturday for a five part series “the road to the crown”, brought to you by Tammie’s Cuttin’ Loose and Mike Newton Photography.
We will follow 30 young ladies at Northview High School in their quest for the crown and the title of “Miss Northview High School” for 2010. We’ll introduce you to each girl and go behind the scenes for a look at a Northview High School pageant.
A new installment of “the road to the crown” will be posted each morning beginning today and continuing until Saturday. Then, on Sunday morning, we’ll introduce you to the new Miss Northview High School.
The annual Miss Northview High School Pageant will be held on Saturday, January 23 at 6:30 in the school auditorium.
The pageant is sponsored by the Northview High Varsity Cheerleaders.
Today, we begin with a group photo of all the young ladies participating. Scroll down below the photo for their names. Click the photograph to enlarge.
“the road to the crown” is brought to you by Mike Newton Photography and Tammie’s Cuttin’ Loose Salon in Atmore.
Front row: Caitlyn Brown, Lindsey Holderfield, Ariel Holland, Ashley Cunningham, Tori Reid, Lauren McCall, Charleigh McPherson. Second row: Sarah Killam, Brittany Thompson, Amber McMillan, Angel Mitchell, Haley Knapp, Tiffany Sutton, Lauren Cloud. Third row: Allie Bryan, Tabitha Steege, Abigail Odom, Charla Stark, Felicia Settle, Kolbi Cobb, Candice Greenwell. Fourth row: Hayley Simpson, Morgan Smith, Allison Spence, Autumn Bobo, Miranda Burkett, Heather Ward, Caroline Prater, Elizabeth Wright. Seated: Miss NHS 2009 Amber Holland. Not pictured: Brooke Tullis. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Local Girls Take Top Honors In Twirling Competition
January 18, 2010
Two North Escambia girls brought home top honors from a weekend twirling competition.
Raychell Baker of Byrneville and Colbi Kendall of Flomaton took part in the National Baton Twirling Association International Twirltacular Extravaganza in Defuniak Springs. Baker is a member of the TwirlTime twirlers under the instruction of Angie Shelly of Atmore, and Kendall is a member of the Santa Rosa and Escambia Twirlers under the instruction of Melissa Majors of Pensacola.
Kendall placed as follows:
- 1st place in the Challenger Cup, age division (9-12)
- 3rd place in the Open solo 1 baton, under (NBTA division) age division (10-12) group.
- 1st place in the 2 baton, under (NBTA Grand Championship Division) age division (9-11)
Baker placed as follows:
- 1st place in the Open Solo 1 baton, under (other division) age division (10-12) group
- 2nd place in the State of Florida Solo 1 baton, under (other division) age division (10-12) group.
Pictured above: Colbi Kendall (left) and Raychell Baker completed in a weekend twirling competition. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Boy Scouts Prep 1,000 Pine Seedlings
January 17, 2010
An area Boy Scout troop spent a rainy Saturday at the Florida Division of Forestry in Molino preparing about 1,000 pine tree seedlings for donation or planting. The members of Troop 608 planted some of the trees on Molino property. Most will be planted at an Arbor Day observance Tuesday at Benny Russell Elementary in Milton, and others will be planted in various locations in Escambia County. The Scouts were joined by State Rep. Dave Murzin who organized the event. Submitted photos by Russell Merrill for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: One Last Look At Our Winter Weather
January 14, 2010
Our two weeks of winter weather, some of which was the coldest in 25 years, provided the opportunity for lots of icy photos around North Escambia. We’ve gathered some of the best in a photo gallery to enjoy one last time, and we’ve included some new ones too.
Click here for a winter weather gallery.
Many thanks to all of our NorthEscambia.com readers that submitted photos over the past couple of weeks. Remember, when you see something you’d like to share, email your photos to news@northescambia.com.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Call Him Mr. Personality: Update On Orphaned Donkey
January 13, 2010
The donkey orphaned when his mother was shot by a Cantonment teen back in May continues to do well.
Kyle Mason Driver started an 11 month, 15 day sentence last week for shooting the mother donkey. [Read more...]
Panhandle Equine Rescue volunteer Lindley Paxton Barden took over for JB’s mom, keeping the days-old donkey inside her house, sleeping next to him and caring for him round the clock.
Now Barden has officially adopted JB, and changed his name to Burrito — Spanish for little burro. She provided this update:
Burrito is now eight months old. And although he remains small in stature, he is HUGE in personality! He is in all ways a donkey, as stubborn as they come. The cold weather has really brought out the prankster in him; he will cock his head and look me in the eye, even as he tries to bite a chunk out of my coat sleeve.
He loves breaking the ice in the water buckets, but also enjoys terrorizing his mother! To make (or should I say help) him behave, you have to make him think that acting good is HIS idea . He has taught me more about being wily, yet patient, than any animal I have ever known.
He still lives in the stall-and-paddock area with his bunk-mates, the Cow Boys, but a change for him is coming. I am now double-fencing four acres, to be inhabited by Burrito, Bobbie and Charlie Brown, and the two hogs and three dwarf goats (also PER rescues). The gang will still sleep in their stalls at night, but during the day Burrito will have some new friends and lots more room to run and play!
Pictured top: Burrito the donkey. Pictured inset: Burrito smiles for his appearance on NorthEscambia.com. Pictured bottom. Burrito and Charlie Brown. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Fill A Bowl For Manna
January 13, 2010
Fill a Bowl for Manna will be held Saturday to benefit the local food bank that serves clients across the area from locations that include Century and Jay.
The public is invited to select a bowl to fill with soups prepared by some of Pensacola’s most popular eateries. In addition, you can enjoy a silent auction of larger ceramic bowls and entertaining music.
Proceeds from the sale of the bowls as well as silent auction items benefit Manna directly. While filling a bowl with sumptuous soup, you will be helping Manna fill the empty bowls of more than 30,000 people in Northwest Florida.
The more than 500 unique bowls for the event were donated by faculty and students from PJC’s Arts Department and the public who attended the companion “Throw a Bowl for Manna” event co-hosted by PJC on November 13th.
Soups for the evening will be prepared by Apple Market, Bagelheads, Classic City Catering, Dharma Blue, Fish House, Global Grill, Gus at Skopelo’s, Jackson’s, Jerry’s Cajun Cafe, Portabello Market, Scenic Hills Country Club and Seville Quarter.
Fill a Bowl for Manna will take place this Saturday, January 16 at Manna’s main pantry located at 116 E. Gonzalez Street in Pensacola from 1-3PM. Admission of $25 entitles guests to a ceramic bowl keepsake filled with soups by local eateries. Reservations are requested, but walk ins are welcome.
Manna is a non-profit organization that has been fighting hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties since 1983 from pantries in Pensacola, Ensley, Century, Jay, Molino and Milton.
For more information, call (850) 432-2053.
Pictured top: Selecting a handmade bowl at a previous “Fill a Bowl for Manna” event. Pictured inset: One of about 500 unique bowls donated by faculty and students from PJC’s Arts Department and the public who attended the companion “Throw a Bowl for Manna” event co-hosted by PJC. The bowls will be used Saturday night during the “Fill a Bowl” event to benefit Manna. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.