Ernest Ward Middle Names Students Of The Month
May 13, 2015
Ernest Ward Middle School has named Students of the Month for April. They are (L-R) Susannah Amerson, 8th grade; Cloe Smith, 7th grade; and Lane Wilson, 6th grade. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview FFA Names New Officer Team
May 12, 2015
Monday, the Northview High School FFA announced officers for the 2015-2016 school year. They are:
President- Haylee Weaver
Vice President- Mitchell Singleton
2nd Vice President- Bethany Reynolds
Secretary- Courtney Weekley
Treasurer- Tamara Barrows
Reporter- Kaitlyn Kleinatland
Sentinel- Tabitha Chavers
Chaplain- Cody Kite
Historian- Donnie Dixon
Photographer- Breanna Campbell
Public Relations- Emma Fennell
The Northview High School FFA has been continuously honored at top chapter in Florida and the nation.
Pictured top: : On behalf of the Northview FFA, Haylee Weaver (right) and Bethany Reynolds (center) receive the Three Star Chapter award on live national television during the National FFA Convention in Louisville, KY, last October. Image for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Softball Baby Gender Reveal: The Pitch Is Good…It’s A Girl!
May 11, 2015
A single softball pitch and an explosion of pink made Mother’s Day extra special for mom-to-be Ali Martin of Bratt.
Ali and boyfriend Marshall Rolin are expecting a baby in mid-October. The couple picked a gender reveal that was a bit different than most — an “exploding” softball filled with colored chalk. Both love softball, and decided that it would be a home run way to answer the big boy or girl question.
Neither knew the gender..Ali was given a sealed envelope by the ultrasound tech last Wednesday. She made two softballs, one filled with blue chalk, the other with pink. They looked exactly the same, so she placed them in bags with a note labeling which was which.
Sunday at the ballpark, Ali’s cousin Sydney McGhee went to her car, opened the envelope and picked the correct softball to be pitched before family and friends. No one else knew before the pitch.
“I was really nervous about pitching it,” she said. Ali wound up and pitched it to Marshall, who slammed the ball into an explosion of pink.
“I’m extremely excited about it,” she said Sunday night, now knowing that she has a little girl on the way. “Now that we know the gender and everything, I am so excited for the big day.”
The couple has not yet picked a name for their little girl, but they already know they’d like her to have the initials “MJR”. Marshall, his mom, his dad and his two brothers all share the initials “MJR”.
“I just pray that I can be the best mom to my sweet little girl and give her everything she deserves and even more,” Ali said. “My heart is so full of happiness and love, that I can’t imagine how I will feel when the big day is finally here. I am so ready for it.”
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Vendors Needed For Quintette Park May Day Celebration
May 11, 2015
The Quintette Park Association is planning for their annual May Day festivities later this month, and they are looking for vendors.
The May Day celebration will be held on May 23 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Quintette Park. Interested vendors should contact Jackie Weaden at (850) 968-6941 for more information.
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Registration Underway For VPK Programs At Local Schools
May 11, 2015
Registration is underway now for Voluntary Pre-K programs.
The programs will be held at Bratt, Molino Park, Jim Allen, West Pensacola, Navy Point, Sherwood, Lincoln Park, McMillian, Ensley, Montclair, Oakcrest, Warrington, Semmes and Weis elementary schools and the Global Learning Academy.
Eligibility
Children whose parents reside in a Title I school attendance area and will be 4-years old on or before September 1 of the school year.
How to register?
Parents must obtain a VPK Certificate of Eligibility before registering at the school site. This can be obtained by contacting Debbie Layton at 850-595-6915 ext. 277. You may also apply through the Early Learning Coalition at www.elcescambia.org. For the online application, documents must be uploaded.
Documents needed for registration:
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency (Florida driver’s license or power/utility bill)
School Enrollment Documents:
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency (Power /utility bill within 90 days or lease)
- Immunization Record
- Physical (within one year of enrollment date)
Dinner Theater: Murder Mystery ‘Crazy Quilt Club’
May 10, 2015
Byrneville Elementary School presented a dinner theater performance of the the “Crazy Quilt Club” Saturday night at the school. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Poley, Klavon, McMillian Gradudate From Military Training
May 10, 2015
Air Force Airman Brandon S. Poley graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Poley is the son of Clifton S. Poley of Jay, Fla.
He is a 2014 graduate of Jay High School, Jay, Fla.
Army Pvt. Logan Klavon has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.
Klavon is the grandson of Deborah Hawthorne of Jay, Fla.
Air Force Reserve Airman Destruan O. McMillan graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
McMillan is the son of Darlene and George McMillan of Atmore, Ala.
The airman graduated in 2012 from Escambia County High School, Atmore, Ala.
Photo Gallery: Northview High Presents ‘Hairspray’
May 10, 2015
The Northview High School Theatre Department presented the Broadway musical “Hairspray” Friday and Saturday nights.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click to enlarge.
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Local Scouts Volunteer At Horse Rescue
May 10, 2015
Local scouts spent their Saturday morning volunteering at Panhandle Equine Rescue in Cantonment. The scouts from Troop 628 pulled weeds, picked up sticks, cleared fences and performed other barn chores for the nonprofit horse rescue group. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
School For Learning Disabled May Expand To Century
May 8, 2015
There could be a new school in Century’s future, and area residents had the opportunity to learn more about it during a free lunch on Saturday.
East Hill Academy operates schools for children with learning disabilities in Pensacola and Milton. They have entered the Century Business Challenge, which will provide $25,000 in startup cash and a location, in hope of opening a similar academy in Century to serve the North Escambia area.
East Hill Academy is a private non-profit organization providing educational services to children (grades 1-12) with Autism and other related disorders. The school seeks to help students succeed when otherwise their learning disabilities make it impractical to place them in a regular school setting. East Hill currently serves about 60 students.
“The teaching philosophy of EHA is based on the belief that education should be designed to encourage each student’s unique potential and character. The learning experience should be structured, supportive and participatory. The school environment should be a dynamic and nurturing place of learning, where respect is a part of the educational process,” according to the school’s website.
The meeting concerning the possible “Century Academy School” was held Saturday.
Pictured: East Hill Academy on Garden Street in Pensacola. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.