Tate High Names The Top Of The Class Of 2014
May 30, 2014
Tate High School named their honors graduates during Thursday night’s 2014 Senior Awards Night.
Noah James Heintz was named the Class of 2014 valedictorian, while Eion Michael Blanchard is salutatorian. There were 41 students (listed below) named to the Top Ten Percent of the class.
Heintz is graduating with a 5.15 GPA. He is National Honor Society president, an AP Scholar with Distinction, Mu Alpha Theta vice president, Tri-M vice president, and a member of the Academic team. Heintz the recipient of the Presidential Scholarship valued over $20,000 to the University of Florida and will major in nuclear engineering.
Blanchard is graduating with a 5.125 GPA. He is a National Merit Finalist, National AP Scholar,Mu Alpha Theta president, National Honor Society vice president, and a member of the Academic Team. Blanchard will attend the University of Florida to major in mathematics.
Both Heintz and Blanchard will be in Chicago this weekend for a national Academic Team competition.
Olive Baptist Church will host Tate’s Baccalaureate Service at 3:30pm on Sunday. Tate High School’s Class of 2014 will graduate on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center. Graduates must arrive by 10:30.
Members of the Tate High School Top Ten Percent are:
- Noah James Heintz
- Eion Michael Blanchard
- Britton Shayne Dunn
- Timothy Blake Edgar
- Paul Alan Shelton
- David Graham Gardner
- Ryan Lambert Colburn
- Alyshia Daeshaun Hull
- Elizabeth Mara Blalock
- Brooke Elizabeth Schang
- Justin David Ritchie
- Sarah Ann Birdsong
- Sheilamae Nebria Jensen
- Anna Maria Del Gallo
- Paige McKenzie Ammons
- Jordan James Prince
- Shelby Paige Williams
- Alexa Taryn Atchley
- Sarah Elisabeth Lee
- Kayla Marie Smith
- Emily Meghan Robinson
- Jesse Marion Steele
- Niccole Leanne Auld
- Jon William Walker II
- Gordon Kelliher Pierce
- Matthew Steven Esser
- Kevin Charles Olshaw
- Kelsey Alyse Carter
- Walker James Wilkins
- Will A. Reeves
- Jennifer Haley Krostag
- Sarah Yasir Al-Qahtani
- Charles Taylor Brown
- Katelynn Grace Stillwell
- Bridget Rene’ Dall
- Trinity Ceanora Johnson
- Jack Randal Gonzalez
- Bethaney Rayalan Hall
- Sabrina Leigh Culbertson
- Stephen Owen Pederson
- Haley Faye Malone
Ernest Ward Names May Students Of The Month
May 28, 2014
Ernest Ward Middle School has named students of the month for May. They (L-R) Susannah Amerson, seventh grade; Tara Windham, eighth grade; and Karlee Criswell, sixth grade. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Presents Grade 9-11 Awards
May 28, 2014
Northview High School presented end of the year awards to students in grades 9-11 on Tuesday.
Awards were presented to the following:
English 1 Honors
Highest Average: David Weber
Exemplary: Alyssa Borelli
English 1
Highest Average: Hadley Woodfin
Exemplary: Victoria Amerson
English II
Highest average: Jensyn Warner
Exemplary: Lillie Allen
English II Honors
Highest Average: Jessica Amerson
Exemplary: Niki Coleman
Algebra II Honors
Highest Average: Jessica Amerson
Exemplary: Tristan Brown
Algebra II
Highest Average: Kendal Cobb
Exemplary: Penny Banda
Pre: Cal
Exemplary: Kelton Wooten
9th Grade Reading
Highest Average: Daniel Nielsen
Exemplary: Desmone Knight
10th Grade Reading
Highest Average:Jensyn Warner
Exemplary: Kasey Dorch
PE
9th: Brandon Korinchak& Jasmine Elliott
10th : Zachary Calloway & Savanna Roux
11th: Tristan Brown & Angelique Brown
Girl’s Weightlifting
9th: Victoria Amerson
10th: Hanna Ging
11th: Anissa Smiley
Anatomy Honors
Highest Average: Niki Coleman
Exemplary: Megan Bryan
Anatomy
Highest Average: Adrianne Lee
Exemplary: Rachel Sepulveda
Physics
Highest Average: Joshua Borelli
Biology
Highest Average: Lillie Allen
Exemplary: Elizabeth Sanders
Guitar I
Highest Average: Abbie Johnson
Exemplary: David Weber
Guitar II
Exemplary: Austin Adams
Music Theatre
Exemplary: Madison Weber
Exemplary Ag Student Award
9th Grade Agriscience Foundations: Mitchell Singleton
10th Grade Agriscience Technology: Haylee Weaver
11th Grade AgriscienceTecghnology: Tiffany Cruce
Sociology
Highest Average: Kyndall Hall
Exemplary Student: Kayla Fears
Biology Honors
Highest Average: Jessica Amerson
Exemplary: Haylee Weaver
American Legion Academic
c/PO1 Jason Perritt
American Legion Leadership
c/PO1 Kyle Smith
Voice of Democracy Essay Contest
1st Place: MoriahMcGahan
2nd place: Madison Weber
3rd Place: Jessica Amerson
9th Grade Reading
Highest Average : Victoria Amerson
Exemplary : Chelsea Waters
Advanced Reading
Highest Average: Emily Heard
Exemplary : Jasmine Elliott
World History Honors
Highest Average: Jessica Amerson
Exemplary: Madison Weber
World History
Highest Average: Lawrence Douglas
Exemplary: Carly Ward
Spanish I
Highest Average: David Weber
Exemplary : Kelton Wooten
Spanish II
Highest Average: Jessica Amerson
Exemplary: Jordan Taylor
Honors English III:
Highest Average: Ryan Chavers,
English III:
Highest Average: Rachel Sepulveda
Exemplary: Tiffani Cruce
Family & Consumer Science
9th Highest Average: Brandon Edward Korinchak
9th Exemplary: April Gayle Payne
10th Highest Average: Benjamin Tate Preston
10th Exemplary : Lawrence CW Douglas
11th Highest Average: Matthew Ryan Chavers
11th Exemplary : Mallory Mason Ryan
Automation and Production Technology
Highest Average: Bradley Van Pelt
Exemplary: Trevor Levins
Drafting III
Exemplary: Tristan Williams
U.S. History
Highest Average: Autumn Ates
Exemplary : Kaitlyn Kline
U.S. History Honors
Highest Average: Jessica McCullough
Exemplary : Kelton Wooten
Algebra 1: B
Highest Average : Sarah Dutton
Exemplary Student : Elizabeth Sanders
Algebra 1
Highest Average: Brittanie McLemore
Exemplary Student: Kylie Brook
Geometry Honors
Highest Average: Niki Coleman
Exemplary: Jada Tucker
Geometry
Highest Average: Natalie Barrow
Exemplary: Tiffani Cruce
Naval Science I
Highest Average: Alyssa Borelli
Exemplary Student: Sara McCreary
Naval Science II
Highest Average: MoriahMcGahan
Exemplary: Triston Reaves
Naval Science III
Highest Average: Joshua Borelli
Exemplary: Angelique Brown
Introduction to Information Technology
Exemplary: Kaitlyn Pugh
Digital Design I
Highest Average: Jada Tucker
Exemplary: Lawrence Douglas
Digital Design II
Highest Average: Samantha Sharpless
Liberal Arts Math
Highest Average: Nathan Singleton
Exemplary: Dustin Shaw
Physical Science Honors
Highest Average: David Conrad Weber
Physical Science
Highest Average: Adrian King
Exemplary: Brittanie McLemore
Environmental Science
Highest Average: Rickey Smith
Algebra I: A
Highest Average: Brianna Smith
Exemplary: Rheanna Black
11th Grade Reading
Highest Average: Lakelynn Parker
Exemplary: Decordic King
DCT
Highest Average: Samantha Sharpless
Accounting
Exemplary Student: Desiree Elliard
Atmore Youth Leadership
Morgan Ward
Business certification awards will be published in a future story.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Herring Awarded Gandy Memorial Scholarship
May 27, 2014
Austin Ray Herring has been named the winner of this year’s Gandy Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship was founded in 2008 at Poplar Dell Baptist Church by family members who wanted to honor their loved ones who had dedicated so much of their time and efforts at the church and for their community. Since that year, the committee has chosen local seniors who have been active in the church as well as their school.
Herring is an honor and dual-enrollment student at Jay High School. He is in the National Beta Club, the National Honor Society, the Spanish club and the Tri-Music Honor Society. He has been a member of the Jay High Royal Pride Band for seven years and has been awarded Best Brass two years in a row. His senior year he served as band captain. At Poplar Dell he has participated in the youth group, the puppet ministry and serves as an usher.
Herring is the son of Mitch and Tabitha Herring of Jay.
Pictured top: (L-R) Vicki Gandy Baggett, Bill Gandy, scholarship winner Austin Herring and John Gandy. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Solari Is State Finalist For FFA Officer Award
May 27, 2014
Florida FFA has announced that one of the finalists for the 2014 Ryan Rimmer Outstanding District Officer Award is Courtney Solari of the Northview High School FFA.
This award is selected by application from the 24 district officers throughout the state and is given to the district officer who excels in their service to Florida FFA. The state winner will be announced during the 6th General Session of the 86th Florida FFA State Convention on July 3rd at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando.
Pictured: Courtney Solari. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Class Of 2014 Holds Baccalaureate Service
May 26, 2014
The Northview High School Class of 2014 held their Baccalaureate service Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Bratt.
“God is God and I am not, and other people exist,” guest speaker Bro. Gene King stressed during the student-led and organized program. The program included scripture, prayer and music provided by the Northview Senior Class Ensemble and students.
“It’s not just about you. It’s about other people; it’s about God,” King told the graduating seniors about their future lives. “We are meant to live purposely to bless other people.”
Graduation for the Northview High School Class of 2014 will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the school.
Pictured: The Northview High School Class of 2014 Baccalaureate service Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Barrineau Park 4-H Joins Groups In Honoring Those At Barrancas National Cemetery
May 26, 2014
Members of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club joined other volunteers from local Boy Scout groups and other organizations in placing flags in Barrancas National Cemetery. A flag was placed on each of the 32,643 graves in the cemetery on board Pensacola Naval Air Station for Memorial Day.
“It was an honor to have been able to go out and remember everyone who lost their lives fighting for our freedom,” said Barrineau Park 4-H Club member Willow Foxworth.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Grilling Out Costing More: Retail Meat Prices Continue To Climb
May 26, 2014
Summer grilling season will cost meat lovers a few more dollars this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Wholesale meat prices climbed higher during the first quarter of the year and retail meat prices quickly followed suit.
“Retail prices for beef and pork cuts have steadily pushed into new record territory,” said John Anderson, AFBF’s deputy chief economist.
“For pork, the average retail price per pound in March—$3.83—was higher than the prior four months and eclipsed the record level set last fall,” Anderson said.
“For beef, the price move in March was more dramatic. Consumers saw the sixth straight month of new record retail prices for fresh beef products, at $5.40 per pound, which is a 23-percent increase compared to the 2010-2012 average,” he explained.
The sharp increase in retail beef prices has not occurred in a vacuum, Anderson noted. Retail pork prices are currently 18 percent higher than in 2010-2012 while chicken is up 9 percent.
“Farmers and ranchers are raising smaller numbers of hogs and cattle. This is the key factor contributing to higher retail meat prices, a trend that is likely to continue through the summer and, at least for beef, into next year,” Anderson said.
The long-term effects of searing back-to-back droughts in 2011 and 2012 resulted in less feed available for cattle, and ultimately forced a substantial decline in cattle numbers that is now resulting in lower beef production. Year-to-date beef production is down by close to 5 percent according to the Agriculture Department.
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus or PEDv, a serious hog disease that poses no risk to humans or food safety, is expected to result in a 2 percent decline in 2014 production according to USDA, further influencing retail prices for bacon, ham, pork chops and other products.
The good news for consumers is that although they will pay a bit more for meats this summer, there will be plenty of everyone’s favorites to go around.
“Meat supplies will continue to be plentiful,” said Anderson. “From burgers to brats, steaks to chops and everything in between, consumers will have no problem finding their favorite meats for summer barbeques and cook-outs,” he said.
National Missing Children’s Day: Search Continues In North Escambia Case
May 25, 2014
A Tate High School student last seen 12 years ago in North Escambia is among those being remembered today on National Missing Children’s Day
President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25 as National Missing Children’s Day in 1983 and the nation observes this day each year
“Those of us who are parents understand that the loved ones of missing children will never stop loving them, and law enforcement will not stop searching for them,” Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey said.
Danielle Arion Bell, then 14, was last seen at a party in September 2001 in the 500 block of Cedar Tree Lane, between Highway 29 and Highway 95A in Cantonment.
Witnesses told authorities that Bell left a party with a man that was in his mid-twenties at the time. Escambia County deputies later questioned that man and searched his home, but he was never charged in connection with the case.
During the summer of 2007, Alfredo Gomez Sanchez, Jr. was charged with providing law enforcement with false information about his whereabouts at the time Bell disappeared. He was not implicated in her disappearance.
In October 2010, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit served a search warrant at the home.
As part of that search warrant, a septic tank behind the residence was pumped out, and dogs from Escambia Search and Rescue were also used to search the area. Investigators said nothing was found, and they would not say what new information might have led to the search.
According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Danielle has a scar on her right forearm and blue eyes. She had brown hair at the time of her disappearance. Danielle, whose nickname was “Dani”, was a member of the Tate Aggies cheerleading squad. The popular teen enjoyed dancing and drawing.
Anyone with information about Bell is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (850) 436-9580 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
FDLE invites the public to sign up to receive Missing Child Alerts and AMBER Alerts via email or text message by visiting www.missingchildrenalert.com. To view photos of missing children, visit www.fdle.state.fl.us.
Pictured top: Investigators pumped and searched a septic tank at this home on Cedar Tree Lane in Cantonment in October 2010 in the case of missing teen Danielle Arion Bell. Pictured below: A search and rescue K-9 team was also on site. Pictured bottom: A septic tank company employee prepares to pump a septic tank at the home. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Featured Recipe: Bold Burger Stars During Grilling Season
May 25, 2014
Today’s featured recipe from food writer Janet Tharpe is a bold burger with kicked up toppings.
