Wreaths Across America Honors Veterans
December 13, 2015
More than 3,500 wreaths were placed on graves at Barrancas National Cemetery on NAS Pensacola on Saturday.
The wreaths were placed as part of the national event “Wreaths Across America”, a tradition that began over 20 years ago at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington.
Pictured above and bottom: Wreaths placed at Barrancas National Cemetary in Pensacola Saturday morning. Pictured below: The Young Marines Of Pensacola also placed a wreath on the grave of Lcpl. Travis M. Nelson of Bratt at an Atmore Cemetery. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
$100K Donated To Escambia School District For Computer Science Programs
December 12, 2015
The Sansing Foundation is giving $100,000 to the Escambia County School District to increase computer science instruction in classes in all grade levels over the next two calendar years.
“As a business owner,” explained Sandy Sansing, “I am keenly aware of the importance of technology in the success of my employees and business. Every local student should have a chance to learn about computer science and technology. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st century career.”
“Mr. Sandy Sansing has been a longtime friend of the Escambia County School District. His desire to see our children and our community prosper, by partnering with us to increase educational experiences for our students and teachers, is evidenced today,” Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said.
The first $50,000 of the grant funds will allow the district to do the following in 2016:
● Provide all elementary schools with materials to support participation in Science Olympiad, with EV3 Mindstorm core sets, and LabView Programming Software.
● Send seven district instructors to the Computer Science Teachers’ Association Conference next July.
● Provide the Robotics Academy at Pine Forest High School with Arduinos Microcontroller kits (kits for building digital devices and interactive objects that can sense and control objects in the physical world).
● Bring AP Computer Science courses in selected high schools by training teachers for implementation during the next school year.
● Cover the cost for web development training for teachers from Tate, Washington, Pensacola, West Florida and Pine Forest High Schools to obtain certification this summer to teach HTML next year.
● And, cover the cost for web development training for teachers from Tate, Washington, Pensacola, West Florida and Pine Forest High Schools to obtain certification this summer to teach OCA: Java Script Programmer next year.
A second $50,000 grant donation will allow the district to build on these programs in 2017. The grant will be managed by the ECSD Workforce Education Department.
“Our Workforce instructors use their own training and technical certifications to prepare students to attain their computer science certifications,” said Dr. Michelle Taylor, ECSD’s director of Workforce Education. “We know that certifications help our graduates obtain employment, begin careers, and advance their education. The Sansing Foundation has been a catalyst for our district to take a big step forward in preparing students for STEM jobs in computer technology beginning at the elementary level and through increased rigor and opportunity at the high school level.”
Photos: Flomaton Christmas Parade
December 11, 2015
The annual Christmas Parade rolled through the streets of Flomaton Thursday night. The parade featured floats, vehicles, the Flomaton High School cheerleaders and band, the Northview High School NJROTC, twirlers, plenty of candy throws and Santa Claus.
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Sweet Treats At The Library; Santa To Visit Century And Molino Branches
December 11, 2015
‘Tis the season for Christmas programs at area library branches.
The Molino Branch Library recently held a Holiday Candy program where patrons learned to make a simple candy recipe.
Santa will make a special appearance at the Molino Branch Library on Monday, December 14 at 6 p.m., and Santa will visit the Century Branch Library on Tuesday, December 15 at 5 p.m.
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Byrneville Students Enjoy Story Time At Century Library; Santa Visits Next Week
December 10, 2015
Kindergarten students from Byrneville Elementary School visited the Century Branch Library for a special Christmas story time. They also had the opportunity to learn about the parts of a book, and enjoy the different parts of the library. Santa will make a special appearance at the Century Branch Library on Tuesday, December 15 at 5 p.m. Santa will also be at the Molino Branch Library on Monday, December 14 at 6 p.m. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Showband Peforms At NAS Event; Next Year It’s Off To Pearl Harbor
December 8, 2015
A Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony was held Monday at the National Museum of Naval Aviation aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station. Monday was the 74th anniversary of the attack that pushed the United States into World War II.
The Tate High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble and members of the Tate Showband of the South performed at Monday’s event, a decade-long tradition.
Next year, on the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, the Tate Showband won’t perform at the Pensacola ceremony — the Showband will be performing at Pearl Harbor.
The Tate High School Showband of the South is headed to Hawaii in December 2016 to take part in the 75th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Mass Band. They will join bands from around the United States and Japan in a concert commemorating the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The mass band, including the Tate Showband, will perform on the pier of the U.S.S Battleship Missouri in a worldwide live webcast “Gift of Music” concert on December 7, 2016. The trip was announced more than a year in advance to give the Band Boosters and band members a chance to raise the funds needed for the 215 member band. The trip is estimated to cost from $2,000 to $2,500 per band member.
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4-H Cold Weather Clothing Drive Underway
December 7, 2015
Escambia County 4-H is collecting cold weather clothing donations for needy families.
Items are needed for adults and children, including coats, jackets, socks, scarves, gloves and hats.
Donations can be made at the Langley Bell 4-H Center at 3730 Stefani Road in Cantonment by December 20.
Northview Beta, FCA Spread Christmas Cheer
December 7, 2015
Member of the Northview High School Beta Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently went caroling around the Century area, with stops that included Byrneville Elementary School, the Century Health And Rehabilitation Center and the Century Town Hall. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Christmas Variety Show
December 5, 2015
The Northview High School Christmas Variety Show was held Friday night in the school’s theater.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Amerson, click to enlarge.
Molino’s Gilmore Girls Featured On Magazine Cover
December 3, 2015
The cover of this month’s FloridAgriculture magazine from the Florida Farm Bureau Federation features two local children know as the Gilmore Girls. They are the daughters of Carla Gilmore and Jacob Gilmore, granddaughters of Ronnie and Debbie Debra Gilmore. The picture was taken by Abbie Seales Rolph at Gizmo Angus Farm in Molino. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.