Earth Day Celebrated In Century
April 23, 2016
An Earth Day celebration was held Friday afternoon in Century.
The event, held around the Ole Mill Pond at the Century Health and Rehabilitation Center, featured multiple eco-friendly vendors and exhibitors, plus live entertainment.
NorthEscambia.com and submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Dance Team Celebrates Successful Year
April 22, 2016
The Northview High School Dance Team recently celebrated a successful year. Dance Team members are: (front, L-R) Shelby Bashore, Delaney Reynolds, Anna Belle Barberree, Jerni Crabtree, (back) sponsor Heather Leonard, Madison Sherouse, Bethany Reynolds, Savanna Roux and Leah Fischer. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Third Graders Take On Multiplication Challenge
April 18, 2016
Adult visitors need to be ready if they visit a third grade classroom at Jim Allen Elementary School. They will find themselves in a battle as they try to complete the “Multiplication Challenge”, as did recent visitor Malcolm Thomas, Escambia superintendent of schools. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Mira Awards Honor Most Creative Seniors
April 15, 2016
The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation honored 68 of Escambia County’s outstanding creative high school seniors at the 2016 Mira Creative Arts Awards Ceremony Thursday night in Pensacola.
Mira Creative Arts Awards recipients were nominated by their high school teachers for their achievements in the creative arts. At the ceremony, the students received commemorative engraved medallions and Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Jeff Miller.
Recipients of the 2016 Mira Creative Arts Award were:
Honorees are listed below under a photo from each school, scroll down, click to enlarge.
Escambia High School
Megan R. Berrian, Theatre/Chorus
Brody Cecil, Instrumental Music
Tyler Crowe, Instrumental Music
Rebecca Lin Edwards, Visual Arts
Carly Gill, Digital Multimedia
Veronica Guersney, Culinary Arts
Trevor King, Instrumental Music
Avery Lockett, Instrumental Music
Brianna Renee Miller, Yearbook
Kayla Jean Wood, Visual Arts
Northview High School
Jessica Amerson, Yearbook
Tamara Barrows, Visual Arts
Cheyenne Gray, Visual Arts
Abbie Johnson, Instrumental Music
Bethany Reynolds, Yearbook
Elizabeth Sanders, Visual Arts
Jordan Taylor, Yearbook
Harmoni Till, Theatre
Bradley Van Pelt, Writing
Haylee Weaver, Public Speaking
Pensacola High School
Allison Cramer, Theatre
Katherine Englemeyer, Instrumental Music
Lauren Heidenreich, Photography
Kierstan Johnson, Journalism
Darriell Jones, Visual Arts
Christian Kyles-Smith, Theatre
Ariel Noethlich, Visual Arts
Jonathan Voyles, Instrumental Music
Pine Forest High School
Benjamin Blevins, Robotics
Jasmine Brown, Visual Arts
Amanda Faller, Television Production
Trey Haynes, Vocal Music
Alyssa Javier, Vocal Music
Kristina McKinnon, Journalism
Tabitha Reno, Cyber Security
Jordan Riddle, Instrumental Music
Christopher Schofield, Instrumental Music
Callastasia Williams, Visual Arts
Tate High School
Sarah Mae Cagle, Mock Trial
Bryce Coots, Instrumental Music
Troy Craig, Theatre
Michele Danley, Visual Arts
Jessica Edge, Vocal Music
Tiffany Griffin, Instrumental Music
McClain Houdashelt, Theatre
Brianna Snyder, Instrumental Music
Cody Swilley, Instrumental Music
Kaela Tibbs, Vocal Music
Booker T. Washington High School
Kristen Bonanno, Visual Arts
Isaiah Gonzalez, Theatre
Kina Kawakami, Instrumental Music
Yuliya Sola Lee, Instrumental Music
Madison G. O’Toole, Visual Arts
Alana Marie Pacheco, Journalism
Cody Alan Paquette, Instrumental Music
Anna Safko, Theatre
Hannah Spears, Theatre
Jackson Van Matre, Instrumental Music
West Florida High School
Lynn Ruth Arthur, Photography
Cheynne Byrd, Instrumental Music
Lane Markham Isbell, Graphic/Digital Design
Melissa Jansen, Graphic/Digital Design
Katie McArthur, Graphic/Digital Design
Mariah McMullen, Instrumental Music
Bianca Mutter, Journalism
Stephen Rodgers, III, Visual Arts
Yana Thompson, Visual Arts
Stephen Woodson, Theatre
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.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge
Blue Jacket Jamboree Has New Home; Entries Accepted For Beautiful Baby Contest, Craft Vendors
April 14, 2016
The Northview High School FFA’s Blue Jacket Jamboree is returning this year with a new home and an exciting new beautiful baby contest.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree will be Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the new Escambia County 4-H Facility at 5701 Highway 99 in Molino. The event will be held in conjunction with the GCA/NYRO Youth Spring Livestock Show.
As in years past, during the fun-filled day for the entire family there will be arts, crafts, food, entertainment and a car show. And this year, there will be a “Blue Jacket Baby Contest” for children birth through two-years old.
For event information, to register for the baby contest, or to learn more, visit www.bluejacketjamboree.org.
To join the over 40 arts and craft vendors registered for the event, call Linda Till at (850) 572-1076 or visit the website.
To register for the car or tractor show, call Angus Brewton at (850) 712-7884.
Pictured: Last year’s Blue Jacket Jamboree, which was held at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Lady Aggies Support The Miracle League
April 10, 2016
The Tate High School Lady Aggies showed their love and support Saturday morning as they served as “buddies” for the players at the Miracle League of Pensacola. The Miracle League is for disabled and special needs persons of all ages. Some of the players are in wheelchairs and walkers. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com., click to enlarge.
Tate High Drama To Present ‘The Bully Plays’
April 7, 2016
The Tate High School Drama Department will present “The Bully Plays” at 7:00 each night Friday and Saturday in the school cafetorium. Tickets will be sold in advance and at the door for $5..
The Bully Plays was commissioned in response to the growing epidemic of bullying and the all-too-often tragic results. The anthology includes 10-minute plays that are touching, imaginative, powerful, uplifting and funny. A botched chemistry experiment creates a horde of homophobic teenage zombie bullies. Three dinosaurs at a museum surprise three bickering kids on a school outing. A bully is forced to confront his victim “on the other side.” A girl on an anti-bullying crusade must face her own bullying. High-school kids discuss the heartbreak of realizing they contributed to a classmate’s death by remaining bystanders. A mother and brother try to come to terms with the suicide of their “technicolor” son and brother.
The trickle-down effect of bullying is explored in several plays, along with the dangers of cyber-bullying.
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OK, So Where Does A Horse Go For A Good Espresso?
April 5, 2016
A passing motorist snapped this photo Monday afternoon of a couple of horses outside the Starbucks on Nine Mile at Pine Forest. There’s no word if they had triple espressos for a little extra horsepower, or if perhaps they ordered the triple soy vanilla latte with a barrel of oats. Reader submitted photo by Bill Pearson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
4-H Members Plant First Pines At Molino Outdoor Education Center
April 5, 2016
Escambia County 4-H members recently planted the first pine trees as part of the 4-H Outdoor Education Center in Molino. Eventually, 10 acres of loblolly, long leaf and slash pine will be used for forestry demonstration on the property. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High School Chaparrals Headed To Nationals This Week
April 4, 2016
The Tate High School Chaparrals recently competed in the WGI Southeastern Winter Guard Championships in Orlando.
There were a total of 65 color guards competing; 32 in Tate’s class.
The Chaparrals finished 14th in their class. The group includes seven juniors and seven underclassmen, but continues to compete alongside units from all over the country. They will compete in the WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH, on Thursday.
Members of the Tate High School Chaparrals are:
Caroline Bruns
Katie Dupre
Elizabeth Durazo
Celina Dyess
Breanna Langley
Carly Lawrence
Megan Leonard
Kendall Lombardo
Katy Luebke – Captain
Kayla Overbey
Madison Philley
Brenn Repine
Kelsey Strength
Makayla Tainter
Savannah VonStein
For Orlando performance photos, courtesy of Salle Dupre , click here.
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