2015 Tate High Chaparrals Named
November 6, 2014
The 12 members of the 2015 Tate High School Chaparrals winter guard have been named.
They are: Katie Dupre, Celina Dyess, Breanna Langley, Megan Leonard, Katy Luebke, Jo Jo O’Steen, Michaela Overbey, Madison Philley, Brenn Repine, Kelsey Strength, Virginia Vaughn and Savannah VonStein.
The Chaparrals are the oldest competitive scholastic winter guard in the nation and former world champions. They begin competing in late January and conclude their season on March 28.
Pictured: The 2015 Tate High School Chaparrals are (front, kneeling, L-R) Madison Philley, Celina Dyess, Jo Jo O’Steen, Virginia Vaughn, (back, standing) Breanna Langley, Michaela Overbey, Megan Leonard, Savannah VonStein, Katy Luebke, Kelsey Strength and Brenn Repine. Not pictured is Katie Dupre. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
High School Marine Programs Working To Protect Local Environment
November 5, 2014
Instructors and students from four Escambia Marine Science Education programs teamed up recently to fry hundreds of pounds of mullet and to educate the community about the four high school programs and their ongoing research projects.
One of the projects, Bringing Back the Bayous, involves students from Washington, West Florida, Escambia and Pensacola high schools collecting water samples. The samples are taken from Bayou Texar, Bayou Chico, Bayou Grande and Perdido Bay. The samples are transported to Washington High where biology and chemistry students measure the levels of chlorophyll and other nutrients such as phosphates and nitrogen in the local water.
“When these levels get too high, the water ways experience algal blooms that kill fish and damage local ecosystems,” explained Allie Fuller, Washington High senior and president of Washington’s Marine Science Academy. As a senior, she has had a variety of research opportunities in her four years in the program. She and classmates have collected water samples, planted sea grass, replenished the shorelines, and collected sea life in seine nets. They have learned how to properly test the water’s quality and how to report numbers of local species in diversity studies.
Fuller was a pioneer in Washington High’s program and she believes Pensacola needs more scientists so they can educate the public about the causes of local water pollution and how to avoid making things worse. “We have learned how to help by cleaning out the baffle boxes to keep big trash from washing into the bay. We also have added oyster shells and plant life to help reduce run-off and prevent erosion.”
Kevin Turner, a marine science instructor at Washington High School, says his wish is to teach his students how they can help clean up our local waterways. “We work with three other schools so water samples can be collected at more locations. All of the schools send their samples to us for testing. The reagents we need for the testing process are expensive. That’s why we decided to hold this fish fry, to raise money.”
Around $4000 was raised to help the Bayou project.
For Madison Meyer, a junior from Escambia High School, the recent event was a chance to tell more people about the Turtle T.H.I.S. (Teens Helping In the Seashore) project and to ask everyone to remember the negative effect bright lights can have along the coast for sea turtles. “People who live by the water need to shade their lights so the light can go where they need it, but not go where it’s not needed, because it affects turtles. If you need to use a flashlight, you should always use a red light.”
Meyer’s involvement in this project has also introduced her to a possible future employer, the National Parks. “I want to go into marine biology, and I plan to work for the park service, because you can go anywhere.”
“The people of Pensacola have become complacent,” said Jennifer Sublett, a junior at West Florida High School, when she was asked why it was important for her to be there talking to the public. Last spring, WFHS students collected tar patties from local beaches as part of Project G.O.O. (Gulf Oil Observers). The students learned the proper protocol for collecting the tar samples and then sent 40 patties to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute to have them analyzed.
“Twenty six of our samples had the same composition as the tar from the BP Deep Water Horizon oil spill. This is important to know, because it tells us we still have a lot of oil out there from the spill,” Sublett said. This year, WFHS students will continue this work as part of Project G.O.O. II.
While Meyer and Fuller now know this experience is just a beginning in their interest in working in a scientific field (Meyer in the park system and Fuller in the nature cinemagraphic field), Sublett isn’t so sure just yet. But, she said that isn’t important, because she has already learned from her WFHS instructor, Shawn Walker, that anyone can be a citizen scientist.
“If you learn the right way to help, you can collect samples and help someone (a scientist) with their research,” explained Sublett.
Pictured top: Pictured inset: Jennifer Sublett, a junior marine science student at West Florida High School, explains the process and protocols used to collect sample tar balls from local beaches by students working with Project GOO (Gulf Oil Observers). Madison Meyer, Escambia High junior, explains what she has learned about turtles to Rayeko McCartan. Pictured below: Allie Fuller, Washington’s Marine Science Academy president and senior, and Kevin Turner, a Marine Science instructor at Washington High, presented information about the marine science program. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia All-County Chorus Performs
November 4, 2014
The Escambia All-County Chorus performed Tuesday night at the Saenger Theater in Pensacola. There was a performances by the Elementary All-County Chorus comprised of students from 28 schools, the Middle School All-County Chorus with six schools represented, and the High School All-County Chorus with students from four schools.
All-County Chorus members are:
ELEMENTARY ALL-COUNTY CHORUS
Jim Allen
- Victoria Adamenko, Educator
- Greg Sexton, Educator
- Lexi Bryant
- Alyssa Daniels
- Trinity Norman
- Myah Owen
Bellview
- Sharon Boswell, Educator
- Patty Lutrick, Educator
- Wyatt Leatherwood
- Zack Morgan
- Michal’ Woodard
- Michaela Woodard
Beulah
- Kim Gandrup, Educator
- Jarod Leddy, Educator
- Heather Rowell, Educator
- Kalise Coffee
- Abby Gainey
- Caitlyn Hollingsworth
- Aireonna Holman
- Paige Massie
- Kamya Snyder
Blue Angels
- Cynthia Dowd, Educator
- Lisa Jones, Educator
- Nancy Trout, Educator
- Kyla Barrett
- Reagan Delgado
- Ashley DeWitt
- Shelby Foster
- Margo Mason
- Griffin Shue
Bratt
- Emily Pollard, Educator
- Lola Capps
- Shelby Nicole Cotita
- CaSandra Lynn Davis
- Rachael Sanders
- Jordan Jade Wilson
Brentwood
- Wes Sales, Educator
- Gorden Wade, Educator
- Ahsanti McGaster
- Emory Nottke
- Daniel Peterson
- Anyari Ruiz’deleon
N. B. Cook
- Pam Elliott, Educator
- Lynne Johnson, Educator
- Amelia Myers
- Nila Samala
- Caroline Urbansky
- Reagan Whiteside
- Jillian Wortendyke
Cordova Park
- Vickie Anderson, Educator
- Suzette Williams, Educator
- Virginia Ball
- Jennifer Cope
- Mary Grace Jones
- Emmy Kathryn Snyder
- Laurel Kate Voeltz
Ensley
- Rebecca Cox, Educator
- Hailey Hartjen
- Teri Travis
- Ian Pearson
Ferry Pass
- Michael Danielson, Educator
- Christina Walden, Educator
- Josephine Blanton
- Pheonix Hubble
- Jhikeryia Jamesheard
- Kiandra Lewis
- Zina Yousef
Global Learning
- Charolotte Crissey, Educator
- Judy Eddins, Educator
- Julie Smith, Educator
- Amaya Cunningham
- Ladarrian Dixon
- Cenyiah Richardson
- Ja’maiya Smith
- Elijah Wright
Hellen Caro
- Andrea Daudelin, Educator
- Joshua Kaye, Educator
- John McDonald, Educator
- Jacob Cave
- Lindsay Duane
- Dexlen Estill
- Brianna Esten
- Isabel Tullis
- Kenna Waldington
Holm
- Megan Couey, Educator
- Mikael Faulkner
- Minh Nguyen
- Quentyn Sellers
Lipscomb
- Holley Driver, Educator
- Ashley Duff-Hester, Educator
- Neil Passmore, Educator
- Rikki Camacho
- Veronica Coolidge
- Fletcher Howard
- Cooper McKinney
- John Mikhail
- Emily Payne
Longleaf
- Matt Dailey, Educator
- Sheila Lanton, Educator
- Emmara Allen
- Chadasia Crenshaw
- Ahlexus Lackey
- Alishia Marcelle
- Laura Marsh
- Jessica Shank
- Ashleigh Wingate
McArthur
- Nora Bleam, Educator
- Judy Eddins, Educator
- Saige Carbon
- Abigail Conn
- Jacob Houston
- Estella Kirby
- Kayla Nguyen
- Caleb Young
Molino Park
- Katherine Powell, Educator
- Adeniza Fennel
- Hannah Ratcliff
- Kinzey Powell
Myrtle Grove
- Cynthia Dowd, Educator
- Rodney Brown, Educator
- Koral Beasley
- Angel Carrillo
- Jolene Cintron
- Rhythm Cothrine
Navy Point
- LaVonne Swindle, Educator
- Suzette Williams, Educator
- Heaven Rogers
- Ladaysha Smith
- Sariah Walker
Oakcrest
- Ashley Duff-Hester, Educator
- Tom Simms, Educator
- Asiaunna Brooks
- Savannah Loewen
- Carmen Mayorga
- Jasmine Summers
Pine Meadow
- Patti Easton, Educator
- Heather Greer, Educator
- Wes Sales, Educator
- Melanie Brown
- Aniyah Boyce
- Gina Cagle
- Phoenix Hurt
- Jaidyn Mack
- Caitlyn Young
Pleasant Grove
- Lauren Casey, Educator
- Ian Larrieu
- Vitus larrieu
- Theresa Martin
- Chloe Rabin
- Jacari Thompson
Scenic Heights
- Patsy Folsom, Educator
- Tina Gresham, Educator
- Suzette Williams, Educator
- Nataniel Agustin
- Ginger Hobbs
- Brendan Morgan
- Sara Rugh
- Shristi Sharma
- Lucky Wells
Semmes
- Langley Williams, Educator
- King Williams
- Adriana Williams
- Nykyria Washington
- Jaidyn Andress
Sherwood
- Victoria Adamenko, Educator
- Tannie Addy, Educator
- Ella Little
- Aylla Whitehurst
- Laila Whitehurst
- Kylie Williams
Suter
- Patricia Lutrick, Educator
- Twinette McDonald, Educator
- Kori Anthony
- Shanzay Khan
- Julianna Landers
Warrington
- Joan Maclunny, Educator
- Julie Smith, Educator
- Carneshia Johnson
- De’lashia Lyons
- William Thompson
West Pensacola
- Kyle Kaye, Educator
- Wes Sales, Educator
- Iriel Bell
- Siniaya Felton
- Jesus Latham
- Isabella McMurry
MIDDLE SCHOOL ALL-COUNTY CHORUS
Bellview
- Derek Akhi, Educator
- Gage Bradshaw
- Kharma Romano-Cantara
- Jewel Cayson
- Amari Franklin
- Haleigh Goodale
- Victoria Hunt
- Isaiah Johnson
- Satiya Joseph
- Sierra Kelley
- Tyrin Moorer
- Zialynn Wilson
- Robert Worden
- Dylan Wright
Ernest Ward
- Charles Tucker, Educator
- Kelley Bradley
- Emily Brown
- Ashtyn Carnley
- Destiny Cleckler
- Savannah Doremus
- Kaylin Glenn
- Maille Kilcrease
- Mary Paige Nassar
- Kelsey Odom
- Gabbrielle Peebles
- Madison Peterson
- Lauren Sapp
- Bailey Seibert
- Cloe Smith
- Savannah Steadham
- Trinady Tanksley
Ferry Pass
- Angela Horne, Educator
- Jessica Andrews
- Hailey Barton
- Lilianna Castellani
- Micah Cook
- Joshua Fortune
- Dayana Gonzalez
- Trenton Heiny
- Joshua Horne
- Haileigh James
- Kendall Jesse
- Ashley Kimmons
- Ola Lewis
- Katelynn Martin
- MeganMaiberger
- Eli Murphy
- Alexa Rae Pfeiffer
- Na’diya Reeves
- Kyman Richardson
- Kalaina RobersonAriana Robarts
- Natisha Ruiz
- Senenge Seagraves
- Abbey Simmons-Denger
- Elisa Sloman
- Austin Thompson
- Samantha Thompson
Ransom
- Sharon Godwin, Educator
- Gwen Austin
- Savanna Bowen
- Kylan Boyce
- Emily Bray
- Jake Bray
- Josh Carpenter
- Madisyn Carpenter
- Alex Dailey
- Caleb Drake
- Rose Flowers
- Mattie Graham
- Jackson Harris
- Rilee Hempfling
- Ellie Jones
- Madison Lucio
- Alexis McClammy
- Brooklyn McCoy
- Jordan Pheabus
- Cory Robinson
- Eliana Robinson
- Jeffery Rowland
- Hailey Strunk
- Sherrie Swenson
- Sophia Swenson
- Raven Valier
- Samantha Walston
- Grace Watson
- Shea West
- Bethany White
- Cheyenne Young
Warrington
- Dana Hunt, Educator
- Bryan Alvarado
- Alyssa Berrios
- Isaac Chambers
- Alyssa Crowe
- Sylvia Callihan
- Nakyeria Floyd
- Autumn Jankowski
- Briana Kyles
- Deauna Mack-Knight
- Cody Olsen
- Samuel Owens
- Melody Pham
- Mackenzie Roush
- Amber Slade
- Shalazzijh Thigpen
- Kiara Thomas
- Chuc Vo
- Kneia Williams
Workman
- Zenda Swearingen, Educator
- Nayla Artybridge
- Bella Bazile
- Brianna Blount
- Alexis Briggs
- Ainsley Critchfield
- Maria Cruz
- Frances Cruz-Ramos
- Xavier Davis
- Kailey Denman
- Niley Dixon
- Niyla Dumas
- Makelia Etheridge
- Marissa Fell
- Yazmine Finklea
- Shayla Fulton
- Rebekah Galbreath
- Angel Goldsby
- Tyrone Gulley
- Alexis Hane
- Bryanna Jones
- Briana Leverette
- Shakira Matos
- Janae McCarthy
- Ciera McDonald
- Ja’liyah McShane
- Nakebien Moore
- Kendal Nelson
- Brook Nemeth
- Kendal Nobles
- Kiara Norman
- Brooke Peterson
- Samantha Schutt
- Anthony Sevilla
- Asia Sharp
- Caleb Simmons
- Salone Stallworth
- Exekiel Stokes
- Ashley Van Matre
- Gracie Ward
- Marcus Williams
HIGH SCHOOL ALL-COUNTY CHORUS
Escambia
- Diane Queen, Educator
- Jaasmine Klintz
- Casey Shasteen
- Olyvia Woods
Pine Forest
- Micah Roland, Educator
- Tatiana Andrews
- Tramesia Butler
- Jacarie Carlisle
- Madeleine Copeland
- Rachel Crews
- Cameron Davis
- Natasha Durant
- Samantha Ellis
- Ashley Frye
- Trey Haynes
- DeAndra Jackson
- Alyssa Javier
- Kenzy Kalfus
- Kris Kidd
- Adaryll LeGrant
- Caitlin Masserburg
- Jade Morris
- Gabriel Narvaez
- Brittany Neal
- John Stapleton
- LaTaria Wallace
Tate
- Cynthia Domulot, Educator
- Kayla Andrews
- Kayla Brown
- Hannah Carpenter
- Shante Daniels
- Ashten Garner
- Emily Payne
- Alexis Peters
- Rosemary Smyth
- William Soller
- Brian Sutton
- Mark Walker
- Kayla Woods
Washington
- Jamie Broxson, Educator
- Colton Crowley
- Brianna Gardner
- Addy Glass
- Courtney Hattaway
- Daniel Imperial
- Natalie Imperial
- Skyler Kelly
- Victoria Newlin
- Justin Peters
- A J Pryor
- Chris Stout
- Amanda Teed
- David Travis
- Alicia Umbreit
- Marina Winans
Want To Operate A Successful Cottage Food Business?
November 4, 2014
Santa Rosa County Extension will host a “Operating a Successful Cottage Food Business” program for those that wish to sell food made in their homes.
The program will cover pricing, taxes and marketing. It will also include a time for questions and answers with the Extension Service Small Farms and FCS Staff. Farms or individuals interested or currently marketing processed foods are encouraged to attend.
Cottage foods by definition are foods made in the home for resale that do not require refrigeration. These include but are not limited to jams, jellies, preserves, honey, cakes and pies.
Two identical programs will be held — November 7 from 10 a.m. until noon and November 20 from 6-8 p.m. at the Santa Rosa County Extension Service at 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton. The cost is $10.
For more information or to register, call Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Ginny Hinton at (850) 623-3868 or email ginnyh@santarosa.fl.gov.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Veterans Programs Planned For Ransom, Ernest Ward, Bratt, Northview And Century
November 3, 2014
Several programs are planned over the next week to honor veterans in advance of Veterans Day on November 11. Veterans and the public are invited to the following events:
Ransom Middle School will host a Patriotic Program honoring active military and veterans on Wednesday, November 5 with assemblies at 2:25 and 3:15 p.m. Music will be provided by the Ransom band, orchestra and chorus. Students from the Ransom History Club and Student Leadership Team will announce and help lead the program. The Tate High School JROTC Honor Guard will give the Presentation of the Colors. Speakers include a MIA presentation, a veteran story and acknowledgement of veterans. The programs are open to the public. Veterans are encouraged to attend.
Ernest Ward Middle School will hold their annual Veterans Day Program on Thursday, November 6 at 2 p.m. in the school gym. The program will include patriotic music performed by the school’s band and chorus, a special student presentation and special performances. The guest speaker will be retired Navy Capt. Frank Smith. All veterans are welcome to attend. Veterans unable to walk long distance should park in front of the gym. All other guests should park behind the gym or football field due to construction.
The Town of Century will hold a Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 7 at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Wall at Nadine McCaw Park (the former Roadside Park) at the corner of North Century Boulevard and Hecker Road. Everyone, including all veterans, is invited to attend. Guest speaker will be Rep. Clay Ingram.
Bratt Elementary School will host a Veterans Day Event on Monday, November 10 at 9:00 a.m. The school’s fourth grade students will present “We Honor the Brave”. For more information, call (850) 327-6137.
Northview High School will host a Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 10 at 9:35 and 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Major Michael Ray, United States Air Force, retired. Major Ray served 21 years before retiring in May 2014. During his 21 years of service he flew the T-1, T-34, T-39, T-38, B-1 and F-15 aircraft. He served his final tour on active duty at NAS Pensacola as the Assistant Director of Operations for the Air Forces 451st Flying Training Squadron. All veterans, their families and community members are invited to attend.
Pictured top: Members of the Ransom Middle School Band practices for their Veterans Day program on Wednesday, November 5. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
And The Survey Says: Down At The Library
November 3, 2014
Escambia County recently asked residents to complete an online survey to gauge residents’ thoughts and ideas about West Florida Public Library System facilities.
Results, as provided by Escambia County, were as follows:
Envision Escambia 2028: The West Florida Public Library System
Question #1: In which area of Escambia County do you currently live?
Nearly 51 percent of respondents to our West Florida Public Library System survey live north of Nine Mile Road. Another 3 percent came from the extreme southern portion of the County on Pensacola Beach. More than 6 percent of respondents were from Perdido Key, 8 percent represented the neighborhoods in the area East of Palafox, South of Brent Lane/Bayou Boulevard to the Escambia Bay on the East and Pensacola Bay on the South and another 3 percent lives West of Palafox, East of New Warrington Road, South of Fairfield Drive, North of Pensacola Bay. No area of Escambia County was unrepresented in this survey.
Question #2: Do you have a library card?
- Yes: 86 percent
- No: 14 percent
Question #3: How often do you visit the library?
- Daily: 6 percent
- Weekly: 28 percent
- Monthly: 28 percent
- Rarely: 23 percent
- Never: 14 percent
Question #4: Why do you visit Escambia County libraries?
- To check out materials (books, DVDs, music, etc.) for home use: 82 percent
- For research or reference assistance: 8 percent
- For computer access: 4 percent
- For classes or programs: 6 percent
Comments included:
“Classes and programs for my kids.”
“Buy used books from Friends of Library.”
“Read periodicals.”
“Meetings.”
Question #5: Please choose any/all reasons you may have for not visiting the library. Choose as many as are applicable.
- Hours of operation are not convenient: 29 percent
- Location of facilities is not close to my home: 71 percent
- Security is insufficient: 0 percent
- Facilities are not well maintained: 5 percent
- I don’t know where facilities are located: 10 percent
- We are too busy or not interested: 33 percent
Comments included:
“Too many computers, not a wide enough selection of books.”
“Been years since I’ve been in a library and wouldn’t know what to do.”
“No reason. The internet has more and is convenient to all.”
“Haven’t had the need to go to the library lately. However, I am glad we have one in the north end of the county.
“My grandson has used the facility a couple of times.”
Question #6: More than $6.7 million of Local Option Sales Tax III funds has been used to build, upgrade and restore libraries throughout Escambia County. Please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements. Well maintained libraries:
Are versatile community centers, offering access to reading materials, classes and computer access:
- 73 percent strongly agree
- 19 percent agree
- 5 percent neither disagree nor agree
- 0 percent disagree
- 3 percent strongly disagree
Offers residents improved economic prospects and an enhanced quality of life:
- 57 percent strongly agree
- 25 percent agree
- 10 percent neither disagree nor agree
- 5 percent disagree
- 3 percent strongly disagree
Contribute to safe, thriving neighborhoods:
- 51 percent strongly agree
- 32 percent agree
- 9 percent neither disagree nor agree
- 6 percent disagree
- 3 percent strongly disagree
Foster learning and skills improvement:
- 70 percent strongly agree
- 22 percent agree
- 6 percent neither disagree nor agree
- 3 percent disagree
- 0 percent strongly disagree
Question #7: How would you rate each of the following library services?
- Customer service:
- Excellent: 45 percent
- Good: 29 percent
- Fair: 7 percent
- Poor: 4 percent
- Don’t know or not applicable: 15 percent
- Collection (books, DVDs, music, newspapers, etc.):
- Excellent: 20 percent
- Good: 39 percent
- Fair: 23 percent
- Poor: 4 percent
- Don’t know or not applicable: 15 percent
- Children’s programs and classes:
- Excellent: 19 percent
- Good: 23 percent
- Fair: 12 percent
- Poor: 1 percent
- Don’t know or not applicable: 45 percent
- Adult programs and classes:
- Excellent: 9 percent
- Good: 29 percent
- Fair: 13 percent
- Poor: 3 percent
- Don’t know or not applicable: 45 percent
- Computers and printers:
- Excellent: 19 percent
- Good: 35 percent
- Fair: 9 percent
- Poor: 3 percent
- Don’t know or not applicable: 35 percent
- Internet access:
- Excellent: 22 percent
- Good: 30 percent
- Fair: 10 percent
- Poor: 3 percent
- Don’t know or not applicable: 36 percent
- Facilities:
- Excellent: 39 percent
- Good: 37 percent
- Fair: 8 percent
- Poor: 1 percent
- Don’t know or not applicable: 15 percent
- Hours of operation:
- Excellent: 19 percent
- Good: 34 percent
- Fair: 28 percent
- Poor: 7 percent
- Don’t know or not applicable: 12 percent
Question #8: How important are each of the following library services to you?
- Borrowing materials (books, DVDs, music, etc.):
- 73 percent said very important
- 16 percent said important
- 3 percent said somewhat important
- 7 percent said not important
- 3 percent don’t know or not applicable
- Reference assistance:
- 30 percent said very important
- 36 percent said important
- 14 percent said somewhat important
- 14 percent said not important
- 5 percent don’t know or not applicable
- Children’s programs (classes, storytimes, etc.):
- 28 percent said very important
- 18 percent said important
- 19 percent said somewhat important
- 14 percent said not important
- 22 percent don’t know or not applicable
- Adult programs (classes, training, book clubs, etc.:
- 32 percent said very important
- 22 percent said important
- 16 percent said somewhat important
- 17 percent said not important
- 13 percent don’t know or not applicable
- Computers, printers and internet access:
- 33 percent said very important
- 22 percent said important
- 17 percent said somewhat important
- 17 percent said not important
- 10 percent don’t know or not applicable
- Bookmobile:
- 19 percent said very important
- 22 percent said important
- 14 percent said somewhat important
- 28 percent said not important
- 18 percent don’t know or not applicable
- Genealogy research:
- 17 percent said very important
- 26 percent said important
- 23 percent said somewhat important
- 27 percent said not important
- 8 percent don’t know or not applicable
- Overall, how important is the library to you and your family?:
- 57 percent said very important
- 21 percent said important
- 11 percent said somewhat important
- 11 percent said not important
- 1 percent don’t know or not applicable
Question #9: Do you have any suggestions regarding programming or services you would like to see at one or any of our branch libraries?
Comments included:
“More weekend hours, especially in the summer.”
“Don’t close at 4 p.m. on Friday’s.”
“Employment assistance.”
“Mobile library at the beach.”
“Online newspaper.”
Question #10: What is your overall opinion of the West Florida Public Library System branches? Answer as many as applicable.
- Century Branch:
- Excellent: 10 percent
- Fair: 5 percent
- Good: 6 percent
- Poor: 3 percent
- No opinion: 76 percent
- Main Library:
- Excellent: 33 percent
- Fair: 18 percent
- Good: 21 percent
- Poor: 3 percent
- No opinion: 24 percent
- Molino Branch:
- Excellent: 22 percent
- Fair: 9 percent
- Good: 7 percent
- Poor: 0 percent
- No opinion: 61 percent
- Southwest Branch:
- Excellent: 21 percent
- Fair: 8 percent
- Good: 17 percent
- Poor: 2 percent
- No opinion: 53 percent
- Tryon Branch:
- Excellent: 21 percent
- Fair: 14 percent
- Good: 23 percent
- Poor: 0 percent
- No opinion: 42 percent
- Westside Branch:
- Excellent: 5 percent
- Fair: 8 percent
- Good: 8 percent
- Poor: 3 percent
- No opinion: 75 percent
- Bookmobile:
- Excellent: 5 percent
- Fair: 15 percent
- Good: 5 percent
- Poor: 6 percent
- No opinion: 69 percent
Question #11: Do you have any additional questions, comments or concerns?
Comments included:
“Please build one in Cantonment!”
“Best part of my tax dollars.”
“Looking for bus service to and from the library.”
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Bonus Gallery: Northview’s Zombie Band; Cheerleaders Show Support With Pink
November 3, 2014
The Northview High School cheerleaders and the Tribal Beat band showed their support for breast cancer awareness by going pink for their home game against Walton. And the band transformed into the Tribal Beat Zombie Band last Friday night at Baker for Halloween.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Thousands Attend Fall Festivals, Trunk Or Treats, Other Events
November 1, 2014
Thousands of North Escambia area residents braved the spooky Molino Museum, hit the streets trick or treating, took part in a trunk or treat, or visited a fall festival Friday night.
“We had an awesome time at the Pine Forest Assembly Fall Festival,” the church’s High Voltage Kids director Heather Murphy said. “Thanks to Escambia Fire and Rescue for the spending the evening with us.”
Pictured: The Fall Festival Friday night at Pine Forest Assembly of God in Cantonment. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Navy’s Fleet Fly-In Concludes
November 1, 2014
When pilots and aircrew from about 20 different helicopters boarded their aircraft and departed NAS Whiting Field Friday morning, it marked the completion of another successful Fleet Fly-In for Training Air Wing FIVE.
The annual event is one of the most anticipated events on the calendar for the installation and 2014 marked another memorable occasion. For about three days, the skies above NAS Whiting Field were peppered with gray and black aircraft amidst the orange and black training aircraft that continually fly above the base and its 13 outlying fields. With flights to outlying fields in Brewton and Evergreen, the different helicopters were sometimes spotted from the North Escambia area.
Helicopter Training Squadron EIGHT coordinated the function, and HT-8 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Rob Sinram was pleased with how the Fly-In turned out.
“This year’s Fleet Fly-In was a big success,” he said. “We got the fleet turnout we were hoping for and students got a lot of flight time and interaction with the fleet crews.”
While the Naval Helicopter Association Fleet Fly-In encompasses a variety of panel discussions on large scale aviation issues, detailer presentations on future assignments, and industry displays showcasing helicopter technologies; the thrilling part is for the TRAWING-5 flight students having an opportunity to touch, ride in, and potentially fly Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard fleet helicopters. More than 300 future aviators received such flights during the open flight periods Wednesday and Thursday.
Picture top: Student Naval aviators and pilots of a Navy MH-60R Seahawk brief before a demonstration flight at the Fleet Fly-In. Pictured below: Multiple MH-60R and MH-60S parked on the ramp at South Field shortly after sunrise. Photos by Jay Cope for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview High’s FFA Honored As One Of America’s Best Chapters
October 30, 2014
The Northview High School FFA chapter was awarded one of the highest national honors presented by the National FFA Thursday afternoon in Louisville, KY.
Northview’s FFA received the Three Star Chapter award on live national television during the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo. About 60,000 FFA members and advisors are attending the convention through Saturday, including five Northview FFA officers and their advisor Perry Byars.
This was the second consecutive year that Northiew’s FFA has been honored as one of America’s best chapters.
In addition to the national honors presented Thursday, the Northview High FFA chapter was recently honored for having the top Fresh From Florida Food Advocacy Program, formerly known as the Food for America Program, in the entire state.
The Fresh From Florida Advocacy Program is an educational program focusing on agricultural literacy in elementary schools and communities. It is a program developed to assist FFA members and all agricultural education students in leadership skill development as they reach out to youth, peers and their entire communities by sharing the world of agriculture.
Planning began in the fall of 2013 with FFA members setting goals and establishing working committees for the spring 2014 event. Through the efforts of 100 FFA members and community support, approximately 1,000 mostly elementary level students participated in agriculture awareness through hands-on exhibits and activities.
In addition, members of the Northview High School FFA officer team visited several area elementary schools to read agriculture-related books to students.
The Florida FFA Organization has honored Northview High School FFA Food for America program at the state level multiple years.
Pictured top: On behalf of the Northview FFA, President Haylee Weaver (right) and Vice President Bethany Reynolds (center) receive the Three Star Chapter award on live national television during the National FFA Convention in Louisville, KY, Thursday afternoon. Pictured below: In attendance at the Naitonal FFA Convention this week in Kentucky are Northview FFA Secretary Courtney Weekley, President Haylee Weaver, Vice President Bethany Reynolds, Historian Kaitlyn Klinatland and Public Relations Rep Mitchell Singleton. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
