Mira Awards Honor Escambia’s Most Creative High School Seniors
May 10, 2017
Almost 70 of Escambia County’s most creative high school seniors were honored recently during the 2017 Mira Creative Arts Awards Banquet at New World Landing.
Mira Creative Arts Awards recipients were nominated for the award by their high school teachers and received commemorative engraved medallions.
Recipients of the 2016 Mira Creative Arts Award were:
Honorees are listed below under a photo from each school, scroll down, click to enlarge.
NORTHVIEW HIGH
Natalie Barrow, Visual Arts
Alyssa Bell, Creative Writing
Zachary Sheldon, Photography
Mitchell Singleton, Public Speaking
Brianna M. Smith, Visual Performing Arts
David Weber, Instrumental Music
Hadley M. Woodfin, Graphic Arts
TATE HIGH
Haleigh Allen, Orchestra
Alexis Farsolas, Visual Arts
Riley Figueroa, Visual Arts
Taylor Sue Hagle, Debate
Brennan Infinger, Instrumental Music
Carmen McCrackin, Yearbook
Mallory Drew Nelson, Theatre
Evon’ Parsons, Theatre & TV Production
Madison Philley, Instrumental Music
Morgan Pope, Chorus
WEST FLORIDA HIGH
Ian Riley Abercrombie, Journalism – Graphic Design
Savanna Louise Calhoun, Multimedia- Graphic Design & Photo
Lauryn Marie Crisson, Visual Arts
Alexandria Noel Eddins, Theatre – Acting
Devan Maddax, Orchestra – Excellence in Violin
Hannah Elizabeth Matthews, Multimedia – Directing & Producing
Nakiya McConnico, Band
Erinn Kinsey Sherlock, Visual Arts
Destini Spears, Band
David Adam Williams, Jounalistic Writing
ESCAMBIA HIGH
Athena Bruner, Visual Arts – Drawing
Brittany Comer, Band
Arianne Foster, Visual Arts – Drawing
Faith Lanuzo, Orchestra
Karly Lowes, Drama
Hailey Orbik, Band
Athina Pressley, Dance
Isaac Richardson, Media Production
Briana Webb, Orchestra
Na’im Wright, Colorguard
PENSACOLA HIGH
Dennis Davis, Drama
TaDarius Hall, Drama
Noah Jeffery, Band – Instrumental Music
Audrey Mahon, Visual Arts
Madison Michles, Drama
My Phan, Visual Arts
Justin Polk, Drama
Hiba Sukhera, Journalism
LaVencia Walker, Band - Percussion
Justin Zhang, Instrumental Music
PINE FOREST HIGH
Kaitlin Broadnax, Business Trades
Troy Davis, 2D Studio Art
Allan Fink, Band
Emily Hobbs, Yearbook
My’asia Holmes, Design Services
Taylor Irwin, Band
Janus Johnson, Culinary Arts
Kevin Le, Construction Trades
Adaryll LeGrant, Chorus
Jalen Williams, TV Production
WASHINGTON HIGH
Tyler Bonner, Band
Victoria Caton, Visual Arts
Afton Fagan, Vocal Music
Natalie Imperial, Vocal Music
Maximilian Levesque, Orchestra
Samaria McRae, Band
Katelyn Smith, Theatre & Vocal Music
Emily Spears, Theatre
Amanda Teed, Vocal Music
Jordan Weddington, Visual Arts & Vocal Music
In 1987, a group of teachers at J. M. Tate High School created the Mira Awards to recognize talented and creative students in the arts and sciences. The following year, the committee approached the Foundation to bring the awards under its umbrella and to initiate county-wide student participation each year in the areas of writing, performing and visual arts, and other creative disciplines. The term “Mira” is Latin for the name of the brightest star in the constellation Cetus.
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Bennett Named Tate FFA Alumni Rodeo Queen
May 9, 2017
The Tate High School FFA Alumni Association recently named Jordyn Bennett (pictured right) as 2017 J.M. Tate FFA Alumni Rodeo Queen. Ashley Henderson (left) was named first runner up. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pen Wheels Disabled Fishing Rodeo Held In Walnut Hill
May 8, 2017
The 43rd annual Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo was held Saturday in Walnut Hill.
Over the history of the fishing rodeo, it has been held at locations ranging from Ft. Pickens to the Three Mile Bridge in Pensacola. Since 2001, it has been held at Jantz’s Catfish Pond on South Highway 99, just off Highway 97.
Dozens of volunteers stood ready Saturday to help the disabled. They baited hooks, tossed a line and offered words of friendly encouragement, while dozens of disabled people were registered in Saturday’s fishing rodeo. They were from around the area, including Pensacola and Century.
The Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo is provided to the disabled for free as a project of the Pensacola Fiesta of Five Flags organization.
Pictured: The Pen Wheel Fishing Rodeo for the disabled Saturday in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Molino Park Kids Goin’ Buggy
May 8, 2017
There were lots of bugs, spiders and other creepy-crawly things at Molino Park Elementary School recently as the kindergaren students presented “Goin’ Buggy”.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos submitted by Lynn Seibert, click to enlarge.
Barrineau Park Historical Society Awards Scholarships
May 6, 2017
The Barrineau Park Historical Society announced four scholarship winners Friday night.
- Savannah Calhoun, West Florida High School, was presented the $1,000 Stephen S. Jogan Memorial Scholarship. She plans to attend the University of West Florida in the fall majoring in social work.
- Mitchell Singleton, Northview High School, was presented the $500 Lynda Minchew Memorial Scholarship. He plans to attend Pensacola State college after he serves one year as vice present of the Florida FFA.
- Jared Aliff, homeschooled, received the Louis Crabtree Senior Scholarship. He plans to attend Asbury College or Faulkner State.
- Deborah Rogers, homeschooled, received a $1,000 Barrineau Park Histoical Society Scholarship. When she graduates from high school later this month, she will also receive an associates degree from Pensacola State College.
Pictured top: Scholarship winners Mitchell Singleton and Savannah Calhoun Friday night in Barrineau Park. Not pictured are Jared Aliff and Deborah Rogers were unable to attend the presentation. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge
Spring Garden Festival Is Saturday In Cantonment
May 4, 2017
UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension will host a Spring Garden Festival Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Escambia Demonstration Garden, located at 3740 Stefani Road in Cantonment.
Educational demonstrations offered during the festival include:
- Container gardening
- Herbs-to-table
- How to test your soil
- Easy to grow summer vegetables
- Micro greens from seeds
- Pruning and air layering
- All about citrus trees
- Native plants
The festival will also feature a plant sale, children’s activities, 4-H projects, garden tours, a plant clinic, plant societies and a performance from the McGuire’s Pipe Band at 10 a.m.
For more information, contact Beth Bolles at 850-475-5230 or bbolles@ufl.edu.
Northview Theater To Present ‘Band Geeks’ Friday, Saturday Nights
May 3, 2017
The Northview High School Theater Department will present “Band Geeks” as their annual spring musical Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00.
Advance tickets can be purchased for $6 from the Northview front desk. Admission at the door will be $7.
Band Geeks is a high-stepping tribute to high school marching bands and misfits everywhere. With just nine members and dwindling funds, the Cuyahoga High Marching Beavers are close to extinction. When a troubled athlete is relegated to their ranks, tuba-playing band captain Elliott and his best friend Laura must find a way to unite the band, embrace their inner geek and save the Marching Beavers.
Story Time Held Each Week At Your Local Library (And Earn Ice Cream In Molino)
May 3, 2017
The West Florida Public Library offers Story Time for children five and younger each week. Story Time programs introduce young children to books, rhymes, music and other fun activities. The events incorporate the early literacy skills that children must master before they can learn to read.
Children who attend Story Time at the Molino Branch Library can collect certificates each time they go. Ten certificates can be redeemed for a free ice cream coupon through November 30.
Story Time is held:
Century Branch Library
Preschool Story Time
- Thursdays at 4 p.m.
Molino Branch Library
Preschool Story Time
- Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Pensacola Library
Preschool Story Time
- No Preschool Story Time in May.
Bouncy Babies Story Time
- No Bouncy Babies Story Time in May.
Tryon Branch Library
Mommy & Me
- Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. – Meeting Room B
Lapsit is a program for babies and their special someone.
Preschool Story Time
- Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. – Meeting Room A
Southwest Branch Library
Preschool Story Time
- No Preschool Story Time in May.
For more information call (850) 436-5060 or visit www.mywfpl.com. The events are always free of charge.
Pictured: Leah, the Molino Branch Library’s first ice cream cone winner. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Names Students Of The Month
May 3, 2017
The following students (pictured above) were named Students of the Month for April at Bratt Elementary School.
Eli Anthony
Daylan Brown (Not Pictured)
Ava Bryan
Luke Conway
Serenity Conway
Zoey Davidson
Aakira Davis
Ella Grace Diller
Nolan Eady
Joey Fontenot (Not Pictured)
Landon Hawthorne
Jackson Helton
Chloe Morris
Jakel Phifer
Chloe Satterwhite
Trenton Schoonover
Maggie Scott
Miles Smith
Reece Starns
Emily Stilwell
Jaimee Taylor
Javan Thompson
Brooklyn Turk (Not Pictured)
Chris Weber
The students pictured below, Serenity Conway and Jaimee Taylor, were chosen to represent Bratt Elementary School as Escambia County Students of the Month for April.
Farm Bureau Provides Teacher Appreciation Lunch At Ernest Ward Middle
May 3, 2017
The Molino office of Florida Farm Bureau Insurance provided a Teacher Appreciation Day lunch Tuesday for the teachers, faculty and staff at Ernest Ward Middle School. Farm Bureau agents John Johnson, Joey Hetrick and Ronnie Day grilled homemade burgers and provided a complete meal. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
