Teachers Learn From Project Learning Tree
June 6, 2015
Numerous Escambia and Santa Rosa county educators spent their Friday learning about Project Learning Tree at the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center in Cantonment.
Project Learning Tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for formal and non-formal educators working with students in pre-kindergarten through high school. PLT uses trees and forests as the context to help young people gain an awareness and knowledge of natural and built environments. PLT stimulates students’ critical and creative thinking, develops students’ ability to make informed decisions on environmental issues and instills a commitment of responsible action on behalf of the environment.
PLT can be used in both rural and urban environments, whether there is a forest or a single tree and teaches students how to think, not what to think about our complex environment.
The event was sponsored by the Florida Forest Service, Santa Rosa UF/IFAS Extension, Escambia County Roy Hyatt Environmental Center and the Project Learning Tree Steering Committee.
Educators that took part in the event received a free activity guide and had a chance to learn about the program with hands-on activities.
Pictured top: Educators take part in a Project Learning Tree food web activity Friday at the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center in Cantonment. Pictured below: Florida Forest Service Supervisor Craig Iverson explains a portion of the program. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
WWII’s Decisive Battle: Midway Remembered At Pensacola NAS
June 5, 2015
Area Navy commands and the local community remembered the Battle of Midway during a ceremony held at the National Museum of Naval Aviation on board Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Thursday.
Hosted by the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), the commemoration ceremony honored the service of those who fought in the decisive World War II battle 73 years ago.
Capt. Katherine Erb, CNATT commanding officer welcomed the guests and noted that observances like the Battle of Midway commemoration play an important part in highlighting the Navy’s history.
“Part of our mission as naval professionals is to preserve and celebrate our rich naval history and heritage,” said Erb. “Understanding our past is key to developing strategies to handle the challenges of the future, and is fundamental to building and operating the Navy and Marine Corps forces our nation requires.”
Considered by many military historians to be the turning point of World War II in the Pacific theater, the Battle of Midway was fought in the vicinity of Midway Island June 4-7, 1942. As a response to their sending planes to attack the U.S. base at Midway, Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carriers were fatally damaged by dive bombers from USS Enterprise (CV 6) and USS Yorktown (CV 5). Four Japanese carriers were sunk, and 3,057 Japanese personnel were killed in the conflict, at the cost of the Yorktown and 307 American personnel. Compelled by their losses, the Japanese were forced to abandon their plans to capture Midway and retired westward. This decisive in for the U.S brought an end to Japanese naval superiority in the Pacific.
Col. Eric Buer, commanding officer of Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21, was the guest speaker for the Battle of Midway commemoration and focused his remarks on how America’s young men and their machines were able to triumph over a seemly unsurmountable force and invincible foe. He addressed the standing-room-only crowd that included several surviving veterans of Midway.
“We are here today not only to remember the great importance of the Battle of Midway, but to remember those who suffered and sacrificed, and those like our shipmates here in the front row who continue to sacrifice,” said Buer. “The story of Midway is about courage, about hope, about conviction and about leadership.”
During the ceremony, a wreath was placed to honor the memories of those who lost their lives during the battle. Midway veteran guests at the event included Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Gordon Pierce, Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Wiley Bartlett, Radioman 1st Class James Stofer, Petty Officer Leon Resmondo and Barbara Wheeler, wife of the late Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Charles Wheeler.
For Pierce, attending the ceremony was bittersweet. It brought back memories of his shipmates, many of whom have passed away in recent years. “When I think back to previous years’ ceremonies, it saddens me to think of how many of my fellow Sailors are gone now and cannot be here,” he said.
CNATT is the largest learning center under the Naval Education and Training Command and is accredited by the Council on Education. Its mission is to develop, deliver, and support the aviation technical training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Sailors and Marines. In the CNATT enterprise, there are 17 subordinate commands across 27 locations around the world.
by Ed Barker, Naval Education and Training Command
Pictured: ) Rear Adm. Mike White, commander of the Naval Education and Training Command shakes the hand of Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Gordon Pierce following the Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony at the National Museum of Naval Aviation Thursday. Pierce was a 19-year-old Sailor on the USS Yorktown (CV 5) at Midway. Pictured inset: A standing-room-only crowd participated in the Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony at the National Museum of Naval Aviation Thursday. U.S. Navy photos by Ed Barker for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Park Elementary Presents Pre-K To Second Grade Awards
June 3, 2015
Molino Park Elementary School presented the following year-end awards to students in Pre-K through second grade.
School Wide Accelerated Reader Awards
Most Books Read/Kindergarten
- Elias Ridgley
Highest Points per Grade Level
- First Grade – Layton Woodward
- Second Grade – Austin Batz
Pre-K Awards
Perfect Attendance
- Haylee Hill
- Danika Payne
Citizenship – Stellar Sunny Days
- Aadan Adams
- Carmen Garcia
- Kensee Gibson
- Conner Goetter
- Brylee Hassebrock
- Aubrey Jacobi
- Aidan Kelley
- Emily Maughon
- Danika Payne
- McKinley Shoemo
- Presley Spikes
- Bella Ann Waldroup
- Cooper Waldroup
- Josiah Wilson
Citizenship – Super Sunny Days
- Hunter Chance
- Alyssa Creel
- Ruby Driver
- Makaylie Drew
- Devyn Dyer
- Jonathan Echele
- Isabella Joiner
- Brista McIntyre
- Tristan Norton
- Brody Ragsdale
- Maximus Ridgley
- Zachery Tincher
- Abigail Williams
Special Recognition, Improved Behavior
- Brista McIntyre
Special Recognition, Improved Academics
- Colton Kilgore
Accelerated Reader – Most Books Read
- Carmen Garcia – Crites
- Brista McIntyre – Blackburn
Kindergarten Awards
Good Citizenship
- Jordan Allen
- Samuel Ard
- Kaiden Barfield
- Isis Bates
- Callen Beaty
- Hayli Bobrowski
- Tristan Bucks
- Cortez Chambers
- Donald Cole
- Eli Crites
- Dalton Davidson
- Jagger Etheridge
- Kiara Ferrell
- Kobi Fiorenti
- Khloe Gibson
- Savannah Gilmore
- Hayden Gulsby
- Cooper Halfacre
- Manuel Harris
- Taylor Hart
- Austin Hodo
- Lacie Kittrell
- Ali Langley
- Auric Leithe
- Chelsea Mace
- Adalynn Manning
- London McAnally
- Zy’uanna McKay
- John Parker Miller
- Aydan Nigam
- Gavin Newman
- Mary Norris
- Gracey Oliver
- Addison Parsons
- Addison Pitts
- Zamari Reed
- Elias Ridgley
- Adlynn Salmon
- Tucker Spruill
- Rayna Thompson
- Brooklynn White
- Brinleigh Woodward
All S Honor Roll
- Samuel Ard
- Isis Bates
- Hayli Bobrowski
- Tristan Buck
- Donald Cole
- Dalton Davidson
- Kiara Ferrell
- Kobi Fiorenti
- Khloe Gibson
- Taylor Hart
- Austin Hodo
- Auric Leithe
- Chelsea Mace
- Adalynn Manning
- London McAnally
- Zy’uanna McKay
- John Parker Miller
- Gavin Newman
- Aydan Nigam
- Addison Parsons
- Addison Pitts
- Elias Ridgley
- Rayna Thompson
Perfect Attendance
- Cortez Chambers
- Eli Crites
Most Improved – Miss Cristofoletti
- Academics – Lacie Kittrell
- Citizenship – Kristina Hiscutt
Awards of Excellence – Mrs. Fountain
- Math – Aydan Nigam
- Reading – Chelsea Mace
Awards of Excellence – Mrs. Gilmore
- Math – Felix Soileau
- Reading – Hayli Bobrowski
Most Improved – Mrs. Miller
- Academics – Manuel Harris
- Behavior – Christian Ward
Most Books Read
- Christian Ward
Special Recognition – Ms. Scanlan
- Most Improved Student – Cortez Chambers
- Excellence in Reading/Writing – Autumn Dinkle
First Grade Awards
Good Citizenship
- Destiny Abrams
- Dallas Batz
- Kenna Bobrowski
- Cameron Bodiford
- Jack Boutwell
- Benjamin Boyett
- Alyssa Brooks
- Sherrod Chambers
- Ayden Crabtree
- Garrett Crabtree
- Lily Driver
- Desi Fryman
- Kamryn Gibbs
- Mileigh Gibson
- Kaiden Harris
- John Hatch
- Raegan Holley
- Austin Jackson
- Nicholas Kahalley
- Gus Leatherberry
- Chris Leger
- Darla Massey
- Caelen McKillion
- Hunter Mothershed
- Macy Miller
- Mary OliverDominic Picheo
- Shiloh Prince
- Ana Randall
- Ayden Silcox
- Aryanna Smith
- Dakota Smith
- Kailyn Wiggins
- Layton Woodward
A Honor Roll
- Destiny Abrams
- Alyssa Brooks
- Ayden Crabtree
- Garrett Crabtree
- Lily Driver
- Kamryn Gibbs
- Austin Jackson
- Macy Miller
- Mary Oliver
- Sophia St. Cyr
- Layton Woodward
A/B Honor Roll
- Dallas Batz
- Kenna Bobrowski
- Jack Boutwell
- Caden Eady
- Desi Fryman
- Mileigh Gibson
- Kaiden Harris
- Bailey Herrington
- Raegan Holley
- Chet Knable
- Gus Leatherberry
- Darla Massey
- Caelen McKillion
- Hunter Mothershed
- Will Nowlin
- Dominic Picheo
- Kaylea Pigeon
- Shiloh Prince
- Ayden Silcox
Special Recognition – Mrs. Bodiford
- Most Improved – Joel Minor
- Most Improved – Brodie Pitts
Special Recognition – Mrs. Calhoun
- Academic Excellence – Brian Simmons
- Best Effort & Most Improved – Camlin Lollis
Special Recognition – Mrs. Greene
- Outstanding Reading Expression – Kelsey Hiatt
Special Recognition – Mrs. Venable
- Most Improved – Dakota Smith
Second Grade Awards
Good Citizenship
- Austin Batz
- Camden Beaty
- Abbie Bertran
- Kenzie Blazek
- Kameron Cole
- Nehemiah Delarosa
- Alley Enfinger
- John Etheridge
- Jericha Finley
- Olivia Franks
- Rhianne Gayogoy
- Noah Goslee
- Sophia Jones
- Aubree Jordan
- Tristan Joy
- Kristopher Kelley
- Joshua Kennedy
- Brooke Lytton
- Hunter Manning
- Braydon McCarra
- Mattie McLaney
- Cherry Murphy
- Emma Nigam
- Lauren Pardue
- Noel Pugh
- Naoki Rogers
- Morgan Salmon
- Grayden Sheffield
- Tony Smith
- Gabe Staneart
- Brooklyn Summerlin
- Kylee Thompson
- Ralin Trump
- Keeley Wiggins
- Brooke Wilson
- Makayla Woods
A Honor Roll
- Austin Batz
- Alley Enfinger
- Jericha Finlay
- Aubree Jordan
- Joshua Kennedy
- Logan Shoffner
A/B Honor Roll
- Camden Beaty
- Kimberlee Davis
- Aiden Harris
- Kristopher Kelley
- Brooke Lytton
- Hunter Manning
- Douglas Ragsdale
- Caleb Rea
- Noaki RogersBrooklyn Summerlin
- Kylee Thompson
- Damarcus Turner
Perfect Attendance
- Nehemiah Delarosa
- Hunter Manning
Special Recognition – Mrs. Daniels
- Math Facts – Joshua Kennedy
Special Recognition – Mrs. Solchenberger
- Most Improved – Noah Goslee
Northview Graduates Earn $576K In Scholarships
June 2, 2015
Members of the Northview High School Class of 2015 earned over $576,000 in scholarships.
Scholarships were awarded as follows:
- E’layzha Bates — Baton Rouge Community College $8,971;
- Angelique Brown — Outstanding Minority – PSC $1,800;
- Tristan Taylor Brown — Atmore Rotary $500; Bright Futures – GSV $3,456;
- Megan Paige Bryan — Atmore Rotary 4 Year $750;
- Kristen Renae Byrd — Atmore Rotary $500;
- Matthew Ryan Chavers — Atmore Rotary $500; UWF Nautilus $6,000; Florida Bright Futures – FAS $12,360; Rotary Four Way Test Essay Contest (3rd Place) $100;
- Kendal Brooke Cobb — Atmore Rotary 4 Year $750; Jefferson Davis 2nd Gen Scholarship $3,390; PSC Principal’s Scholarship $1,800; Bright Futures – GSV $3,456;
- Tiffani Amber Cruce — Atmore Rotary $500; Glenn Key Award; FFA Alumni Scholarship;
- Austin Blake Cunningham — Atmore Rotary 4 Year $750;
- Iyanna Latice Davidson — Atmore Rotary $500;
- Hannah Elizabeth Gibson — Atmore Rotary $500; Poarch Tribal Member Scholarship $100,000;
- Kayla Fears — Poarch Creek First Generation Scholarship $40,000;
- Chasen Freeman — Poarch Creek First Generation Scholarship $40,000;
- Kyndall Hall — Valedictorian Award – First National $150; UAB Collegiate Honors Scholaship $22,000;
- Davy Hanks — Florida Bright Futures – FMS $9,240;
- Julie Hester — Herman D. Johnson Scholarship $1,000; Troy University Majorette Scholarship $500; Walnut Hill Ruritan Scholarship;
- Kaitlyn Grace Kline — Atmore Rotary $500;
- Angel Lathan — Union College $23,500;
- Adriann Dawn Lee — Atmore Rotary $500; Bright Futures – GSV $3,456;
- Madison McGhee — Poarch Tribal Member Scholarship $100,000;
- Jessica Leigh McCullough — Atmore Rotary 4 Year $750;
- Aaron Thomas McDonald — Atmore Rotary 4 Year $750;
- Teamber Moorer — Take Stock in Children 2+2 Scholarship $21,616; UWF Housing Scholarship $10,810;
- Jaylen Parker — Hilltop Scholarship – LaGrange College $10,000;
- Courtney Peebles — Reid State Technical College $1,300;
- Tristan Hunter Portwood — Atmore Rotary 4 Year $750; Florida Bright Futures – GSV $3,456;
- Mallory Mason Ryan — Atmore Rotary 4 Year $750; Faulkner Presidential $11,900; Jefferson Davis 2nd Gen Scholarship $3,390; Florida Bright Futures – GSV $3,456;
- Rachel Caroline Sepulveda — Atmore Rotary $500;
- Samantha Sharpless — University of South Alabama Presidential Scholarship $14,000; Florida Bright Futures – FMS $9,240; Salutatorian Award – United Bank $300;
- Cara Thompson — Lydia Minchew Memorial Scholarship $500; Take Stock in Children 2+2 Scholarship $12,616;
- Morgan Ward — Poarch Creek First Generation Scholarship $40,000;
- Shania Lynn Ward — Atmore Rotary $500; Poarch Creek First Generation Scholarship $40,000; Alabama Indian Affairs Scholarship $2,222
Robotics Team Heads To Historic Finals
June 2, 2015
The robotics team from the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) in Escambia County is headed for promises to be a historic milestone in the science of making machines move and think like humans.
The DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals, to be held June 5-6 in Pomona, CA, will test 25 teams from around the world in a challenge course designed to emulate a disaster area where humans could not safely go. IHMC’s team will be using the 6-foot-tall Atlas robot, built by Boston Dynamics but with the all-important controlling software designed by IHMC researchers.
The winning team will bring home $2 million from DARPA, which will go to further robotics research. The second-place team will win $1 million.
“It’s been a lot of non-stop work, but we’re ready to go,” said Doug Stephen, one of the computer scientists on the project for IHMC.
For years, movies and television shows have portrayed bipedal robots as virtually flawless, fast-moving, self-thinking units. But the reality has lagged far behind that characterization. The DARPA Robotics Challenge was designed to push the science and engineering to the next level. And in recent weeks, IHMC’s Atlas, nicknamed “Running Man,” has stepped up to the occasion, performing well on the tasks it will face in the finals, including driving a car, walking over a debris field, opening doors, cutting a hole in a wall, turning a valve for a fire hose and climbing stairs.
The finals require the robots to think for themselves to a large degree and perform the eight tasks in 60 minutes or less — on battery power, without a safety line, and with limited communications with their handlers. This week, IHMC’s machine finished the practice course well within the time frame.
“I am unconditionally proud of our robotics team and hope that the robot fates smile upon them in Pomona,” said IHMC CEO/Director Ken Ford. “They are a terrific group of young engineers and computer scientists.”
In the first two rounds of the Robotics Challenge in 2013, IHMC placed first in the virtual (computer simulation) trials, and second in the field trials, thanks in large part to the advanced computer software IHMC developed, organizers said. Other teams in next week’s finals come from some of the most advanced robotics programs in the country, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lockheed Martin, and Carnegie Mellon University, as well as several teams from Japan, South Korea, China and Germany.
Bratt Elementary Releases Honor Roll
June 2, 2015
Bratt Elementary School ha released their fourth nine weeks honor roll:
All A’s
Lauren Abbott
Raegan Abbott
Anna Adams
Claire Amerson
Erich Amerson
Desiray Bagwell
Haydn Baker
John Bashore
Jackson Bridges
Luke Bridges
Daylan Brown
Nevaeh Bush
Luke Chavers
Addison Classen
Shelby Cotita
Colton Criswell
Payton Daw
Carsyn Dortch
JaCee Dortch
Mayson Edwards
Noah Faulkner
Zykuria Fountain
Caitlyn Gibson
David Gilley
Jamison Gilman
Emma GIlmore
Talise Gregson
Ava Gurganus
Zane Gurganus
Will Heard
Leah Hetrick
Sarah Hetrick
Mary Catherine Hughes
Gracie James
Emily Jarvis
Tristan Johnson
Allison Jones
Ethan Kilburn
Laura Laborde
Kennedy Long
Houston Lowry
Jaquez Moorer
Elianna Morales
Alyssa Moya
Bentley Van Pelt
Colby Pugh
Ally Richardson
Maggie Scott
Jackson Simmons
McKenna Simmons
Zakyla Smith
Mia Starns
Kole Stewart
Maggie Stewart
Emily Stilwell
Aubrey Stuckey
Clay Wilson
All A’s and B’s
Rabekah Abbott
Adam Adams
Jaden Allen
Sara Amerson
Troy Ard
Kylie Bailey
Bristen Bethea
Bailey Blackwell
Riley Blackwell
Kyle Blanton
Karissa Boatwright
Olivia Boatwright
Lakyn Bodiford
Aiden Broadhead
Ora Bryan
Kadence Burklund
Jaquorious Burt
Tereasia Burt
Michael Butler
Kadence Calvert
Jakyra Carter
Landon Chavers
Camden Clarke
Zakhel Clemmons
Abigail Coker
Luke Conway
Chloe Criswell
Miyhanna Davidson
Callie Davis
Trevor Dean
Ryan Dove
Tyteanna Dubose
Addy Eicher
Gage Eicher
Scotty Elliott
Ja’Kayla Evans
Jamyla Feagin
Alli Flowers
Tessa Flowers
Aliyah Fountain
Johnathan Garrett
Jonathan Gibbs
Paige Gibbs
Raleigh Gibson
J.P. Gilman
Shelby Greenwell
Xackery Grover
Berklee Hall
Bryce Hall
Kohle Harigel
Noah Harigel
Summer Harrell
Kailey Hawkins
Will Heard
Ja’keir Hudson
Jakayla Jackson
Jessica Jowers
Derek Kenley
Justin Kinley
Keeli Knighten
Trent Knighten
Gage Lambert
Anna Lee
Kaitlin Lloyd
James Loftis
Jessica Loftis
Sarah Long
Max Mason
Kayla McCall
Reid McCall
Tanasia McCarty
Braeden McGhee
Megan McGhee
Mikey McGhee
Angel Merchant
Adannaya Mondaca
Carley Moore
Kai Morton
Travis Nelson
Reagan Peebles
Cloie Pickern
Dallon Rackard
Torian Richarson
Paige Ross
Bryson Sanders
Kasen Sawyer
Angel Schoonover
Treyton Schoonover
Adrianne Shanks
Carter Sigafoose
Arquavian Smith
Brayden Smith
Malia Smith
Jacob Spence
Alyssa Stabler
Reece Starns
Rebekah Stilwell
David Stokes
Bailey Stuckey
Jaimee Taylor
Jeremy Thomas
Madison Thomas
Corbin Turberville
Brayden Victor
Shelby Ward
Raycer Watson
Alexis White
Jordan Wilson
Raylee Wooten
Joshua Zisa
Summer Reading Programs Set At The Library
June 1, 2015
The “Summer Reading Club: Every Hero Has a Story” is set to go at the West Florida Library location nearest you. Youth ages 0 to 17 may register to play the reading game June 1 through July 18.
Programs run through July 30, with the June schedule as follows:
Mike Artell
Author, illustrator and cartoonist, Mike Artell will teach youth how to draw cartoon art.
- Tuesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Big Lagoon State Park
- Tuesday, June 9, 3:30 p.m. – Westside Branch, held at the Main Library
- Wednesday, June 10, 11 a.m. – Century Branch
- Wednesday, June 10, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room A
- Thursday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium
- Thursday, June 11, 3:00 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A
Michelle’s Magical Poodles
Enjoy Michelle’s Magical Poodles as they perform fun and quirky dog tricks with an educational twist and lots of audience interaction.
- Tuesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Big Lagoon State Park
- Tuesday, June 16, 3:30 p.m. – Westside Branch, held at the Main Library
- Wednesday, June 17, 11 a.m. – Century Branch
- Wednesday, June 17, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room A
- Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium
- Thursday, June 18, 3:00 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A
Reno’s Reptiles
Join Reno’s Reptiles for a chance to get up close and personal with some amazing animals.
- Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Big Lagoon State Park
- Tuesday, June 23, 3:30 p.m. – Westside Branch, held at the Main Library
- Wednesday, June 24, 11 a.m. – Century Branch
- Wednesday, June 24, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room A
- Thursday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium
- Thursday, June 25, 3:00 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A
Bucky & Gigi
Bucky & Gigi provide a fun, fast-paced show using physical comedy, circus skills, mime, magic, improvisation and lots of audience participation.
- Tuesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch, Big Lagoon State Park
- Tuesday, June 30, 3:30 p.m. – Westside Branch, held at the Main Library
- Wednesday, July 1, 11 a.m. – Century Branch
- Wednesday, July 1, 3:30 p.m. – Main Library, Meeting Room A
- Thursday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. – Molino Branch, Auditorium
- Thursday, July 2, 3:00 p.m. – Tryon Branch, Meeting Room A
Photos: Century’s Youngest (And Cutest) Graduates
June 1, 2015
The Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center recently held a VPK graduation ceremony. The young graduates demonstrated their ability to count to 100 in various increments, presented their favorite letters, sang songs and spoke a little Spanish — skill all learned in their VPK classes.
For more photos of the graduates, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Names May Students Of The Month
June 1, 2015
Ernest Ward Middle School has named Students of the Month for May. They are Summer Water, sixth grade; Justin Cruce, eighth grade; and Emily Boutwell, seventh grade. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview High School Class Of 2015 Graduates (With Photo Gallery)
May 31, 2015
Just over 100 members of the Northview High School Class of 2015 graduated Saturday.
‘Have the courage to follow your heart in order to achieve your dreams,” said Valedictorian Kyndall Hall. “The only person that can keep you from achieving your dreams is yourself. Life isn’t about how long you live, but how you live. It is not about what you have, but how you use what you have. I pray that whatever you do with your life, you are successful with it.”
“God has a plan for each of our lives,” she said. “And to find and pursue it will mean success.
School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas praised the Class of 2015 for their numerous academic and athletic accomplishments, and for earning over a half million dollars in scholarship money.
For a complete video of the graduation ceremony, click here.
For a photo gallery, click here. (More individual diploma photos will be published this week.)
A complete list of graduates is below the bottom photo, scroll down.
Pictured top: Northview valedictorian Kyndall Hall delivers a speech to her class. Pictured below: Salutatorian Samantha Sharpless addresses the Class of 2015. Pictured bottom: The NHS Senior Ensemble. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA and above) are:
Kyndall Lauren Hall -Valedictorian
Samantha Elizabeth Sharpless – Salutatorian
Matthew Ryan Chavers
Mallory Mason Ryan
Tristan Taylor Brown
Julie Beth Hester
Jessica Leigh McCullough
Megan Paige Bryan
Austin Blake Cunningham
Aaron Thomas McDonald
Tristan Hunter Portwood
Kendal Brooke Cobb
Desiree Nicole Elliard
Kristen Renae Byrd
Magna Cum Laude graduates (3.85 or higher) are:
Kelton Joe Wooten
Charmayne Mishanna Fountain
Joshua Joseph Borelli
Kamryn Denise Brock
Hannah Elizabeth Gibson
Cum Laude (3.5 and above) graduates are:
Shania Lynn Ward
Penny Nicole Banda
Adriann Dawn Lee
Jaylen Malik Parker
Morgan Maxine Ward
Rachel Caroline Sepulveda
Rickey Heath Smith
E’layzha Rikiah Bates
Madison Ma’clay McGhee
Holly Merlice Cofield
Alphabetical
Sean Thomas Allister
Brodie Jackson Amos
Autumn Leanna Ates
Mason Dylan Baker
Chandler Lane Boies
Alexander Wesley Bradley
Tydre’ Laquan Bradley
Jessica Faye Brewton
Mark Jordan Brink
AngeliqueTatiana Brown
Ciara Ann Campbell
Jason Wade Cantrell
Lane Jarrett Carnley
Andrew Martin Clemmons
Hope Marie Coggins
Lawrence Eathan Coon
Tiffani Amber Cruce
lyanna Latice Davidson
Allyson Brianne Edwards
Kayla Marie Fears
Ray’shon Donnelle Fletcher
Kaylee Elizabeth Foster
Chasen Lee Freeman
Everette Francis Garvey
Ryder Tristen Gifford
Landon David Godwin
Jonathan Wayne Griffis
Azeen Bisheer Grissett
Austin Taylor Halfacre
Dillon Wade Hall
Courtney Danielle Hallford
Davy Scott Hanks
Elijah Chase Harbison
Ronald Nyshun Harris
Alliyiah Quarille Henderson
Trenton D’Angelo Howard
Hannah Elaine Johnson
Kadarius D’Quan Johnson
John Hunter Johnston
Justin David Kite
Kaitlyn Grace Kline
Nicholas Dewayne Lambert
Angel Nicole Lathan
Keondrae Shamar Lett
Dakota Ray Lowery
Cody Wayne Mathis
Andrea Shiyann Miles
Teamber Marie Moorer
Kayla Michelle Nahkala
Catherine McKenzie Nassar
Kenneth Erving Nelson
Cameron Rasheed Newsome
Jarred Donovan Nixon
Jeniya Charmaine Odom
Jason Kade Parham
Lakelynn Nicole Parker
Breanna Marie Payne
Courtney Paige Peebles
Emily Graye Pippins
Joseph Tanner Plant
Natassja Sam one Scott
Logan Hunter Sherouse
Zachary Samuel Sims
Anissa Shanae Smiley
Paula Lynnette Spicer
Keona Monshea Stanley
Benjamin Michael Stott
Kachanne Elaine Thomas
Cara Renea Thompson
Asja Mo’na Trotter
Brett Clayton Weeks
Erica Megan Wiggins
Kennisia Teresa Ann Williams
Natasia Nicole Williams
Takeya Monique Williams
Tristan Parker Williams
Brandon Michael Wilson
Ashley Suanne Young