Summer Reading Fun Begins

June 3, 2013

Kids of all ages can keep their reading skills sharp this summer as they “Dig Into Reading” with summer reading programs underway at area libraries.

WEST FLORIDA LIBRARY

The West Florida Public Library will hold a “Dig Into Reading” summer reading club for all children ages preschool and up. The event will include stories, weird noises, shadow puppets, magic, reptiles and more.

The 2013 Summer Reading Club will be held June 3-August 10. Children can register at any West Florida Public Library.

Century Branch Library
Summer Reading Program – Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

Molino Branch Library
Preschool story time — Mondays, 2:45 p.m.
Summer Reading Program -  Mondays, 4:00 p.m.

Tryon Branch
Preschool story time — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Summer Reading Program -  Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

Main Library
Preschool story time — Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Summer Reading Program -  Mondays, noon.

Southwest Branch
Summer Reading Program – Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Westside Branch
Preschool story time — Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.
Summer Reading Program – Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Features, News 

Ernest Ward Names May Students Of The Month

June 3, 2013

Ernest  Ward Middle School has named Students of the Month for May. They are (L-R) Lari McCann, seventh grade; Austin Smith, sixth grade; and Kayleigh Linam, eighth grade. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News 

Seed To Plate: Learn More About Your Home Garden

June 3, 2013

The Escambia County Extension Service will host “Seed to Plate – Healthy and Productive Home Gardents” on Thursday, June 6.

The program is for those that have a home garden but want to learn how to get more out of it. Participants will learn the basics of safe garden production and tips for home food preservation. Appropriate shoes for a garden tour should be worn.

The program will take place at the Escambia County Extension office on Stephani Road at 6 p.m. Cost is $5. Register by calling Fran Lainhart at (850) 475-5230 or emailing lainhaf@ufl.edu.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News 

List: Vacation Bible Schools

June 2, 2013

Vacation Bible Schools will begin this week and continue throughout the summer at churches in the North Escambia area.

To add a VBS to this list, email news@northescambia.com.

Flomaton VBS
The Flomaton Pentecostal Holiness Church, 84 Palafox Street, willl hold VBS ‘Kingdom Rock…Where Kids Stand Strong For God’, June 3 through June 7 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. for children who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade.Contact Martha at (251) 296-2214.

Brooks Memorial VBS
Brooks Memorial Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible school Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7 from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. daily for ages three years to sixth grade.

Canoe Bapist VBS
Canoe Baptist Church will host “Adventures on Promise Island” Vacation Bible school, June 9-13, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. VBS fun day and registration will be June 8 from 10:30 a.m. until noon.

Ray’s Chapel VBS
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church will hold their “Amazing Wonders Aviation” VBS, June 9 – June 14, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

FBC Bratt VBS
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will hold their “Colossal Coaster World, Facing Fear, Trusting God” VBS, June 10 – June 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. for ages three through 6th grade.

Cottage Hill VBS
Cottage Hill United Methodist Church will hold VBS June 10 -14, from 6-9 p.m. for children kindergarten through ninth grade. Supper is provided each night. 229 Williams Ditch Road in Cantonment. For more information call Barbara at (850) 968-2410.

Moyeville Baptist VBS
Moyeville Baptist Church will hold their “Investigation Destination, Following Clues to the King of Kings” VBS, June 10 – June 14, beginning at 5:30 each evening for ages four through 12 at 10685 Upper Creek Road in Flomaton.(251) 238-7737.

Cottage Hill VBS
The First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill will host “Colossal Coaster” Vacation Bible School June 17 -21, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. for grades K-5. Transportation available. For more information, call (850) 968-2357.

FBC Cantonment VBS
First Baptist Church of Cantonment will host “Colossal Coaster World” VBS June 24 – June 28 from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. at 118 Morris Avenue in Cantonment. For more info (850) 968-9135.

St. Luke UMC VBS
St. Luke United Methodist Church will host “Kingdom Rock” VBS, June 24 – June 28 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. for children ages 4 through 6th grade. The church is located at 1394 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola. Sign up at https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/stlukeumc. For more information call (850) 477-3145.

Victory Assembly VBS
“Big Top” Vacation Bible School at Victory Assembly of God, 1895 Victory Road, Cantonment, June 24-28,  from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m for birth to fifth grade. (850) 587-2295.

Beulah Freewill VBS
Beulah Freewill Baptist Church will hold VBS June 24 – June 29 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. For more information call (850) 944-0408.

Windy Hill VBS
Windy Hill Baptist Church will hold their VBS July 8 – July 12 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. for all ages. Dinner will be served at 5:15 p.m. each evening at 9896 Rebel Road in Beulah. Call (850) 944-2246 for more information.

Pine Forest Assembly VBS
Pine Forest Assembly of God will hold their “Hayday, Growing in Friendship with Jesus” VBS, Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 21, at 10:30 a.m. at 3125 Pine Forest Road in Cantoment. Call (850) 476-1378 to pre-register.

St. Monica’s VBS
St. Monica’s Episcopal Church will be hosting The Amazing Praise Band Vacation Bible School July 22-26 at 699 S. Hwy 95-A in Cantonment. For more information or to register, call the church office Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon at (850) 937-0001 or visit our web site at www.st-monicas.org.

Aldersgate UMC VBS
Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino will hold VBS Everywhere, Fun Fair August 5-9 from 5-8:30 p.m. A carnival style kickoff will be held Saturday, August 3 from 3-6 p.m. Ages 3-rising 5th graders. Preregister at www.aumcmolino.org. For info, call Sandra at (850) 587-2489.

Written by Jane · Filed Under Features, News 

CrossFaith Ride Benefits Alzheimer’s Services

June 2, 2013

CrossFaith Church in Molino  held a motorcycle ride Saturday to benefit local Alzheimer’s victims and their families. The ride began at  Eagle’s Talon on Copter Road and ended at the church in Molino with a cookout, door prizes and more. Proceeds will benefit Alzheimer’s Services. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.


Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News 

Ernest Ward Middle Holds Graduation (With Photo Gallery)

June 1, 2013

The Ernest Ward Middle School Class of 2013 held a graduation program Friday at the school.

The students took part in the ceremony that had a slightly more casual and fun theme than a traditional high school pomp and circumstance graduation exercise.

For a Facebook photo gallery, click here. (The photo gallery contains a photo of each graduate, compliments of NorthEscambia.com.)

Students participating in the graduation activities Friday at Ernest Ward Middle School were:

TOP TEN

  1. Alyssa Brianna Borelli
  2. Kristopher Ian Schneider
  3. Jada Mona Tucker
  4. Jessica Lauren Stacey
  5. Autumn Grace Albritton
  6. Mitchell James Singleton
  7. Kayleigh Grace Linam
  8. Zachary Chase Sheldon
  9. Savanna Louise Calhoun
  10. Peighton Danielle Dortch
  • Dylan Cole Amerson
  • Victoria Anne Amerson
  • Carson Riley Bailey
  • Caeley Danielle Barrett
  • Natalie Grace Barrow
  • Alyssa Marie Bell
  • Dustin Lee Bethea
  • Keithin Morez Blunt
  • Christopher O’Neal Boutwell
  • Amy Danielle Branch
  • Travis James Bridges
  • Kylie Brianne Brook
  • James Sean Brooks
  • Dimonique Regina Brown
  • Kaylee Rae Brown
  • Keviana Kadaisha Brown
  • Devonte Ladarrin Burt
  • Eric Derell Carthon
  • Tabitha Faye Chavers
  • Hanna Nadine Clarke
  • Dillon Scott Clary
  • Madeline Grace Clemmons
  • Kathryn Marie Grace Cmehill
  • Khari Adama Codrington
  • Hannah Rebekah Coffey
  • Kaelyn Marie Coffey
  • Logan Hunter Cofield
  • Austin Shane Collier
  • Makensie Ann Colvin
  • Amber Lynn Commalander
  • Daryl River Cook
  • Dustin Ryan Crumbley
  • Jason Glenn Crutchfield
  • Ashley Nicole Davis
  • Camron Alan Day
  • Colby Winston Dees
  • Marcel Andrion Diggs
  • Hannah Renee Edmonson
  • Logan Hunter Edwards
  • Jasmine Nicole Elliott
  • Ohijie Jzamal Elliott
  • Brittney Renae Faberman
  • Austin Matthew Faircloth
  • Colby Bryant Flurnoy
  • De’Asia Ja’Shay Fountain
  • Jewel Regina Garner
  • Mallory Olivia Gibson
  • Lindsey Sue Gindl
  • Cody Dewayne Graham
  • Taylor Bryanne Grant
  • Courtney Nicole Grim
  • LaNora Elizabeth Hall
  • Michela Francis Hall
  • Zipporah Montria Harris
  • Gabrielle Laianne Hawkins
  • Nathan Allen Hawthorne
  • Emily Heard
  • Lora Brianne Hicks
  • Heather Alyssa Hilton
  • Michael Trey Holder
  • Beverly Ann Hughes
  • Rachael Nickole Irby
  • Mary Catherine Jernigan
  • Jared Michael Jeter
  • Kristen Evelyn Johnson
  • Taylor Danyelle Kearley
  • Adrian Daniel King
  • Amy Ann Kite
  • Daysha Lashea Kite
  • Nathan Hunter Kite
  • Desmone Madre Knight
  • John Alex Krochta
  • Chase Edward Lewis
  • Koriaun Von’Trey Lewis
  • De Jaunte Lamond Lowery
  • Laxavier Lasedrick Lowery
  • Ean Taylor Lundy
  • McKayla Ann Macks
  • Zachary Glen Maholovich
  • Deonte’ Arnez Martin
  • Trenton Dewayne Martin
  • Destiny Brook Mathis
  • Sara Maria McCreary
  • Brittanie Nichole McLemore
  • Mallory Topanga Merchant
  • Preston Gage Milstead
  • Contraris Montras Mitchell
  • Flenequa Ann Mitchell
  • Aalyiah Janay Moorer
  • Sha’Kaura Tenae Moorer
  • Brianna Delrae’ Morgan
  • Morgan Alexis Myrick
  • Jamia Marie Newton
  • Daniel Francis Nielsen
  • Audriene Doreatha Odom
  • Charlie Glenn Odom
  • Martavious Akino Odom
  • Harlan Jackson Parr
  • Deidre Danyell Paul
  • April Gail Payne
  • Zachery Austin Payne
  • Morgan Cass Pope
  • Shyla Nicole Pope
  • Gregory Pressley
  • Jasmine Skyy Prock
  • Logan Ward Purvis
  • Adrianne Leighanne Reaves
  • Kyle Douglas Reaves
  • Tre’Darius Ty’Rae Redmond
  • Mallarie Rae Rigby
  • Yotiannia O’Nesha Robbins
  • Quentin Lee Sampson
  • Charles Douglas Schachle
  • Gaten Tyree Scott
  • Shianne Elizabeth Sheedy
  • Adam Clay Smith
  • Brianna Morgan Smith
  • Cody Allen Smith
  • Matthew Thomas Smith
  • Megan Shyanne Snyder
  • Brandon Ty’Bree Spencer
  • Devin William Stabler
  • Troy Austin Stuckey
  • Caleb William Therrell
  • Brittanee Somer Thomas
  • Jasmine Marie Walker
  • Luke Carlton Ward
  • Chelsea Ann Waters
  • Jacob Henry Weaver
  • Marshall Cameron Welford
  • James Coleman White
  • Tatyanna Monticia
  • Tylia Lynett White
  • Krystal Inez Whitehead
  • Alston Sylvester Wiggins
  • Roquan Devon Wiggins
  • Leigha Nicole Wilson
  • Robert Tyler Wilson
  • Hadley Marie Woodfin
  • Elizabeth Paige Wright

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News 

Under Fire: Inside Armed Shooter Exercise At Area School

May 30, 2013

Gunfire and screams echoed through the hallways of Flomaton High School Wednesday afternoon. A gunman was on campus, holding hostages.

It was all part of a three-day active shooter training program involving multiple law enforcement agencies. And the idea was to make it as realistic as possible, even for the most seasoned of officers.

In one scenario, a single shooter held a hostage at gunpoint in classroom. Officers entered the scenario with no information, other than there was one or more active shooters and hostages somewhere in the building.

For a photo gallery, click here.

Gunfire sounded, and two hostages ran from a classroom into the hallway where the officers, if they reacted correctly, would not shoot them.

“I’m gonna kill you,” the gunman screamed at the hostage remaining in the classroom.

“Please don’t shoot me,” the hostage said, her hands in the air. “I don’t want to die.”

A single officer approached the classroom, his weapon drawn and loaded with 9 mm training rounds.  His eyes scanned the room, his gun following, as he noted our photographer in the corner of the room and confirmed he was not a target. In a real life situation, there could have been innocent children huddled in that corner.

The officer quickly identified the gunman, firing off two rounds into center mass. The officer confirmed the gunman was dead, removing her weapon away from the body. The hostage was safe, the situation seemingly diffused as another officer entered the room. But more gunfire and screams erupted down the hallway, sending the officers running.

The sights, the smell of gunfire, the screams, the realistic 9mm training rounds that strike at over 300 feet per second (which, as one trainer noted, “really hurt” without protective gear), and shell casings flying across the room were all designed for realism. And for adrenaline.

FIRST OF ITS KIND LOCAL TRAINING

This week’s active shooter training exercise is the first of its kind held in Escambia County, AL, and the first for most of the officers in attendance.

“You really can teach an old dog new tricks,” Flomaton Police Chief Stoney Daw, 72, said after the live fire training. “You can find your weak points and your strong points this way.”

The training, with instructors from the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training at Louisiana State University, was conducted at no cost to local law enforcement agencies. The LASER – Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response — training’s $35,000 price tab was covered by FEMA and Homeland Security.

“This was the first time we’ve had this type training locally,” Escambia County (AL) Chief Deputy Mike Lambert said. “This class was to train our local officers to go back to their agencies and train others. And this was a rare opportunity for our agencies to train together; that would be very important if we ever respond together to a real incident.”

Agencies taking part in the class included the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office, Atmore Police Department, Flomaton Police Department, Brewton Police Department, the Escambia County (AL) District Attorney’s Office and the Alabama Marine Police.

For a photo gallery, click here.

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EDUCATOR’S INSIGHT

Flomaton High School Principal Scott Hammond had the chance Wednesday afternoon to suit up in protective gear and become involved in the training scenarios.

“It provided insight on how students need to react and how they need to leave the building,” Hammond said.  “I’m very honored our school was used for the exercise. And I’m glad I got the see the other side of a shooter situation.”

Hammond said that despite seeing the realistic training, he still views himself as a first line of defense in the event his campus should ever experience an active shooter.

“Whether or not I am armed, I still think I would try to disarm someone coming in here with a gun,” he said. “These are my students, and I’m going to do everything I can  to protect them.”

For a photo gallery, click here.

Editor’s note: There were no students present during Wednesday’s exercise at Flomaton High School; the school has already dismissed for the summer.

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.


Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News 

Northview Presents Student Awards

May 30, 2013

Northview High School recently presented end of the year awards to students in grades 9-11.

For a photo gallery, click here.

Awards were presented to the following:

(*HAA = Highest Academy Average)

World History Honors HAA — Megan Bryan
World History Honors Exemplary Student — Penny Banda and Julie Hester
World History HAA — Joshua Borelli
World History Exemplary — Nicholas Lambert
English II Honors HAA — Kyndall Hall
English II Honors Exemplary — Samantha Sharpless
English II HAA — Jessica McCullough
English II Exemplary Student — Cara Thompson
10th grade Reading HAA — Courtney Peebles for highest GPA and
10th grade Reading Exemplary — Jeniya Odom
9th Grade Reading HAA – Jordan Helmken and Lawrence Douglas
9th grade Reading Exemplary — Jessica Barrows

VFW Academic Excellence Award — Emily Walston
VFW Leadership Excellence Award — Kelsea Cohen
VFW Voice of Democracy — Hannah Gibson
VFW Voice of Democracy — Kyndall Hall
VFW Voice of Democracy –Samantha Sharpless

American Legion Academics — Madison Weber
American Legion Leadership — Lane Carnley

READ 180
READ 180 HAA — Destiny Stevens
READ 180 Exemplary — Brianna Taylor

English I Honors HAA — Jessica Amerson
English I Honors Exemplary — Moriah McGahan

9th Regular English I HAA — Lawrence Douglas
9th Regular English I Exemplary — Elizabeth Sanders

Guitar HAA –Austin Adams,
Exemplary — Hunter Dettling
Band HAA — Taylor Brook
Band Exemplary — Kent Smith

Integrated Science HAA — Alliyiah Henderson
Integrated Science  Exemplary — Destiny Stevens

Physical Science Honors  HAA — Jessica Amerson

Environmental Science HAA — Madison Arrington and Courtney Weaver
Environmental Science  Exemplary — Olivia Neal and Chelsea Ward
Spanish 1 HAA — Jessica Amerson, E
Spanish 1 Exemplary — Jordan Taylor
Spanish 2 HAA — Mashama Codrington,
Spanish 2 Exemplary — Marina Gray

Highest GPA chemistry honors Courtney Solari
Exceptional student Jeremy Stacey

Highest GPA chemistry Marina Gray
Exceptional student MashamaCodrington

Pre-calculus: Exemplary Student—MashamaCodrington

Algebra 2 HAA — ikaela Santos
Algebra 2 Exemplary — Kevin Barrow and Alexandria Martin

Algebra 2 Honors HAA — Courtney Solari
Algebra 2 Honors Exemplary — Kyndall Hall

Algebra 1A HAA — Madison Lundy
Algebra 1A Exemplary — Elizabeth Sanders
U.S. History HAA — Mashama Codrington
U.S. History Exemplary – Courtney Weaver

Geometry HAA: Megan Bryan
Geometry Exemplary — Kendal Cobb and Kamryn Brock

Geometry Honors HAA –  Jessica Amerson
Geometry Honors Exemplary — Madison Weber

College Readiness HAA –  Skye Brown

Family & Consumer Science HAA –  Bethany Reynolds
Family & Consumer Science Exemplary — Haylee Weaver and Lawrence Douglas

U.S. History Honors HAA — Courtney Solari

Biology Honors HAA — Kyndall Hall
Physical Science HAA — Sarah Dutton
Physical Science Exemplary — Sykeema McConnico
Biology HAA — E’layzha Bates and Addy Lee
Biology Exemplary — Courtney Peebles

Algebra 1 HAA — MoriahMcGahan
Algebra 1 Exemplary — Lawrence Douglas
Algebra 1B — Kristen Byrd

PE 11th – Holden Moore
PE 10th – Lane Carnley
PE 9th – James Ates

English III Honors HAA and Exemplary — Courtney Solari

English III HAA — Jessica Brown
English III Exemplary — Olivia Neal

2-D Art
HAA
9th – Harmoni Till
10th – Breanna Payne
11th – Olivia Neal
Exemplary
9th – Elizabeth Sanders
10th – Beka Carpenter
11th – Natasha Peebles

3-D Art
HAA
9th – Elizabeth Sanders
10th Angelique Brown
11th – Rebecca Grim
Exemplary
9th – Laurie Purdy
10th Angelique Brown
11th – Montana Ard

Painting/Drawing HAA — Mallory Ryan
Painting/Drawing Exemplary — Annie Bobo
Ag Outstanding Freshman- Haylee Weaver
Ag Outstanding Sophomore- Tiffani Cruce
Ag Outstanding Junior- Courtney Solari

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News 

Bratt Elementary Presents K-2 Academic Awards

May 29, 2013

Bratt Elementary School has presented the following academic awards to students in grades K-2:

KINDERGARTEN

Outstanding Citizenship Award
Noah Faulkner
Colton Criswell
Kylie Davis
Aaliyah Fountain
Ally Richardson

Progress Award
Landon Etheridge
Reece Starns
Justin Kinley
Brayden Reaves
Payton Daw
Jaquorious Burt
Markavia Johnson
Zakyla Smith

Outstanding Attendance
DeMonte Ewing
Zi’don Smith
Hezekiah Elliott
Mary Catherine Hughes
Colby Pugh
Chris Weber

P.E. Award
Noah Faulkner
Jamison Gilman
Grant Wise
Ally Richardson

Music Award
Crista Kinley
Laura Laborde
Shelby Ward
Kaya Mason

Art Award
Ja’mya Thomas
Amber Whitehurst
Callie Davis
Ashlynn Cabral

Art Show
Ally Richardson
Jacee Dortch
Kayla McCall
Kaya Mason

FIRST & SECOND GRADES

Honor Roll A’s & B’s

Sara Amerson
Leah Berry
Riley Blackwell
Kyle Blanton
Malachi Bolen
Allie Brantley
Macie Buford
Paris Burt
Landon Chavers
Irmani Dixon
Kaden Dove
Tyteanna Dubose
Gage Eicher
Alexis Evans
Jamyla Feagin
Kailey Fisher
Kohle Harigel
Summer Harrell
Tatum Hasting
Joshlynn Helton
Jacob Hughes
Ji’Keir Hudson
Trent Knighten
Sarah Long
Houston Lowry
Tobias Madison
Braeden McGhee
Megan Mcghee
Landon Mooney
Blaize Parrish
Carter Sigafoose
Arquavian Smith
Alyssa Stabler
Jaimee Taylor
Raycer Watson
T’ahna Wesley
Connor Wolfe

Academic Achievement All A’s

Rabekah Abbott
Raegan Abbott
Erich Amerson
Sarah Bailey
Brody Black
Olivia Boatwright
Sarah Branch
Luke Bridges
Aiden Broadhead
Abbie Buford
Emilee Cabral
Kadence Calvert
Carsyn Dortch
Ryan Dove
Scotty Elliott
Zykuria Fountain
Caitlyn Gibson
David Gilley
J.P.Gilman
Emma Gilmore
Maggie Godwin
Ava Gurganus
Berklee Hall
Tucker Hall
Leah Hetrick
Hunter Johnson
Allyson Jones
Gage Lambert
Kennedy Long
Bailie Merchant
Angel Schoonover
Mckenna Simmons
Aubrey Stuckey
Bentley Van Pelt
Clay Wilson
Kendall Wise

Progress Award

Denise Andrews
Kyle Blanton
Anastasia Bryan
Kyra Bryan
Nathaniel Crenshaw
Malonie Curry
Makayla Dove
Gage Eicher
Daelyn Fine
Devon Lambert
Caden Peterson
Jacob Reid
Allison Rogalski
Bryson Sanders
Anna Spence
Jayda Walker
John Michael Ward
Da’Mius Wesley

Outstanding Attendance
Rabekah Abbott
Raegan Abbott
Riley Blackwell
Kyle Blanton
Sarah Branch
Anastasia Bryan
Malonie Curry
Irmani Dixon
Tatyanna Findley
Kohle Harigel
A’laysha Huff
Allyson Jones
Jaquez Moorer
Allison Rogalski
Bryson Sanders
Kameron Spears
David Stokes

Outstanding Citizenship Award

Drew Albritton
Sarah Bailey
Abbie Buford
Rosa Carter
Berklee Hall
Tucker Hall
Ji’keir Hudson
Jaquez Moorer
Angel Schoonover
Aubrey Stuckey
Bentley Van Pelt

P.E. Award

Rabekah Abbott
Chloe Criswell
Carsyn Dortch
Emma Gilmore
Berklee Hall
Tucker Hall
Kohle Harigel
Ji’keir Hudson
McKenna Simmons

Music Award

Drew Albritton
Riley Blackwell
Paris Burt
Hunter Johnson
Jaquez Moorer
Mandell Smith
Vivyan Smith
So’Lae Trotter
Connor Wolfe

Art Award

Brody Black
Luke Bridges
Emilee Cabral
Kadence Calvert
Mayson Edwards
Alexis Evans
Zykuria Fountain
Jacob Hughes
Devon Lambert

Art Show

Elijah Amerson
Sophia Bailey
Makayla Dove
Mayson Edwards
Jamyla Feagin
Kailey Fisher
Zykuria Fountain
Kohle Harigel
Jacob Hughes
Allyson Jones
Trent Knighten
Torian Richardson
Aubrey Stuckey
Kendall Wise

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Features, News 

Ernest Ward Middle Presents Academic Awards (With Photo Gallery)

May 28, 2013

Ernest Ward Middle School recently presented academic awards for grades 6-8.

For a photo gallery, click here.

Awards were presented as follows:

Highest Academic Average

  • 6th Grade Science – Olivia Seals
  • 6th Grade Advanced Science – Seth Killam
  • 6th Grade Science – Taryn Janes
  • 6th Grade Science – Nikoal Creamer
  • 6th Grade Advanced World Civilizations– Seth Killam
  • 6th World History – Helen Madison Kemp
  • 6th Grade Reading – Alex McMinn
  • 6th Grade Reading 1/Intensive – Aurora McCann
  • 6th Grade Language Arts – Hayley Walker
  • 6th Grade Math – Taryn Janes
  • 6th Grade Advanced Math – Austin Smith
  • 6th Grade Advanced Math – Dalton Brown
  • 6th Grade Physical Education – Kaylin Glenn
  • 6th Grade Language Arts – Kyrha Shisk
  • 6th Grade Advanced Language Arts – Alex McMinn
  • 6th Grade Advanced Language Arts – Austin Smith
  • 6th Grade Beginning Band – Kyrha Shisk
  • 6th Grade Exploratory Wheel – Meredith Morgan
  • 6th Grade Exploratory Wheel – Seth Killam
  • 6th Grade Business Leadership – Seth Killam
  • 7th Grade Science – Fisher Spence
  • 7th Grade Advanced Science – Triston Long
  • 7th Grade Science – Alicia Salas
  • 7th Grade Civics & Economics – Korbin Bryan
  • 7th Grade Advanced Civics & Economics – Triston Long
  • 7th Grade Math – Virginia Gentry
  • 7th Grade Advance Math – Triston Long
  • 7th Grade Math – Hunter Spence
  • 7th Grade Language Arts – Victoria Thames
  • 7th Grade Advanced Language Arts – Triston Long
  • 7th Grade Language Arts – Lari McCann
  • 7th Grade Reading – Fisher Spence
  • 7th Grade Reading 2/Intensive – Jarrod Davidson
  • 7th Grade Civics – Andrew Sharpless
  • 7th Grade Physical Education – Elisabeth Amerson
  • 7th Grade Graphic Arts – Tara Windham
  • 7th Grade Advanced Band – Triston Long
  • 7th Grade Materials Processing – Patience Newsome
  • 7th Grade Personal Development – Breanna Deloach
  • 8th Grade Science – Brianna Smith
  • 8th Grade Science – Brittanie McLemore
  • 8th Grade Advanced Science – Alyssa Borelli
  • 8th Grade Advanced American History – Alyssa Borelli
  • 8th Grade Math – Brittanie McLemore
  • 8th Grade Algebra 1 – Alyssa Borelli
  • 8th Grade Advanced Pre-Algebra – Victoria Amerson
  • 8th Grade Pre-Algebra – Jasmine Elliott
  • 8th Grade Physical Education – Adrian King
  • 8th Grade Information Technology – Jada Tucker
  • 8th Grade U.S. History – Jasmine Elliott
  • 8th Grade Reading – Tylia White
  • 8th Grade Reading 3/Intensive – Matthew Smith
  • 8th Grade Language Arts – Jewel Garner
  • 8th Grade Language Arts – Jasmine Elliott
  • 8th Grade Advanced Language Arts – Alyssa Borelli
  • 8th Grade Chorus – Jewel Garner
  • 8th Grade Agricultural Science – Tabitha Chavers
  • 8th Grade Electrical Academy – Ian Schneider
  • 8th Grade Culinary Arts – Jada Tucker

Exemplary Student Award

  • 6th Grade Science – Madelyn Plant
  • 6th Grade Science – Aurora McCann
  • 6th Grade Science – Shelby Bashore
  • 6th Grade Advanced Science – Kyrha Shisk
  • 6th Grade World Civilizations Advanced – Lydia Smith
  • 6th Grade World History – Cameron Aiden Long
  • 6th Grade Reading – Crystal Douglas
  • 6th Grade Reading 1/Intensive – Deanna Gulsby
  • 6th Grade Language Arts – Morgan Lathan
  • 6th Grade Language Arts – Aurora McCann
  • 6th Grade Math – Aurora McCann
  • 6th Grade Physical Education – Seth Killam
  • 6th Grade Business Leadership – Kyrha Shisk
  • 6th Grade Beginning Band – Zachary Hilton
  • 7th Grade Science – Hunter Spence
  • 7th Grade Science – Trevor Singleton
  • 7th Grade Advanced Science – Jacob White
  • 7th Grade Civics & Economics – Ellie Amerson
  • 7th Grade Advanced Civics & Economics – Kayla Galvan
  • 7th Grade Advanced Math – Anna Belle Barberree
  • 7th Grade Math – Shelby Comalander
  • 7th Grade Math – Fisher Spence
  • 7th Grade Language Arts – Kirsten White
  • 7th Grade Civics – Tyanna Magee
  • 7th Grade Physical Education – Chase Gifford
  • 7th Grade Advanced Language Arts – Celeste North
  • 7th Grade Language Arts – Fisher Spence
  • 7th Grade Reading 2/Intensive – Hannah Godwin
  • 7th Grade Graphic Arts – Elisabeth Amerson
  • 7th Grade Materials Processing – Caitlyn Nelson
  • 7th Grade Electrical Academy – Clint Gunter
  • 8th Grade Science – Tylia White
  • 8th Grade Science – Jasmine Elliott
  • 8th Grade Advanced Science – Savanna Calhoun
  • 8th Grade Advanced American History – Elizabeth Wright
  • 8th Grade U.S. History – Brianna Smith
  • 8th Grade Language Arts – Trenton Martin
  • 8th Grade Advanced Language Arts – Jada Tucker
  • 8th Grade Language Arts – Koriaun Lewis
  • 8th Grade Math – Trenton Martin
  • 8th Grade Algebra 1 – Ian Schneider
  • 8th Grade Advanced Pre-Algebra – Morgan Pope
  • 8th Grade Pre-Algebra – Desmone Knight
  • 8th Grade Physical Education – Brianna Morgan
  • 8th Grade Information Technology – Zachary Sheldon
  • 8th Grade Personal Development – Logan Purvis
  • 8th Grade Culinary Arts – Ian Schneider
  • 8th Grade Agricultural Science – Mitchell Singleton
  • 8th Grade Reading 3/Intensive – Amber Comalander
  • 8th Grade Chorus – Jessica Stacey
  • 8th Grade Advanced Band – Makenzie Colvin

Most Improved Reading Award

  • 7th Grade Reading – Naeshawn Williams
  • 8th Grade Reading – James Brooks

“A” Honor Roll 6th Grade

  • Ashtyn Carnley
  • Kaylin Glenn
  • Madison Kemp
  • Seth Killam
  • Alexander McMinn
  • Kyrha Shisk
  • Austin Smith
  • Meredith Morgan

“A “Honor Roll 7th Grade

  • Ellie Amerson
  • Kayla Galvan
  • Triston Long
  • Hannah Nelson
  • Sarah Perritt
  • Jake White
  • Tara Windham

“A” Honor Roll 8th Grade

  • Alyssa Borelli
  • Ian Schneider
  • Jada Tucker

“A-B” Honor Roll 6th Grade

  • Austin Adams
  • Lexxi Baggett
  • Jacob Borelli
  • Emily Brown
  • Dalton Brown
  • Skye Bullington
  • Caren Cannon
  • Logan Chavers
  • Justin Cruce
  • Rebecca Diamond
  • Alabama Gilley
  • Dalton Hamilton
  • Savannah Hart
  • Christopher Johnson
  • Keegun Johnston
  • Tanner Levins
  • Aubree Love
  • Jessie McCall
  • Gabrielle Peebles
  • Delaney Reynolds
  • Samantha Roux
  • Lydia Smith
  • Cameron White
  • Taryn Janes
  • Aaliyah Tucker
  • Hayley Walker
  • Cailee Wilburn

“A-B” Honor Roll 7th Grade

  • Anna Belle Barberree
  • Alayna Brown
  • Dawson Brown
  • Korbin Bryan
  • Jason Fischer
  • Virginia Gentry
  • Bailee Hinote
  • Madalyn Lathan
  • Robin Nahkala
  • Celeste North
  • Olivia Reber
  • Sabra Stewart
  • Destiny Watson
  • Brandy Wooten

“A-B” Honor Roll 8th Grade

  • Autumn Albritton
  • Victoria Amerson
  • Dustin Bethea
  • Dillon Clary
  • Austin Collier
  • Jasmine Elliott
  • Emily Heard
  • Adrian King
  • Kayleigh Linam
  • Brittanie McLemore
  • Zachary Sheldon
  • Mitchell Singleton
  • Jessica Stacey
  • Elizabeth Wright

Highest Grade Point Average 6th Grade

  • Seth Killam

Highest Grade Point Average 7th Grade

  • Triston Long

Highest Grade Point Average 8th Grade

  • Alyssa Borelli

Highest Academic Average Overall

  • Seth Killam

Overall Most Improved 6th Grade

  • Shelby Bashore

Overall Most Improved 7th Grade

  • Mallory Lathan

Overall Most Improved 8th Grade

  • Morgan Pope

Overall Most Outstanding 6th Grade

  • Austin Smith

Overall Most Outstanding 7th Grade

  • Tara Windham

Overall Most Outstanding 8th Grade

  • Savanna Calhoun

Cox Inspirational Hero Award 8th Grade

  • Daysha Kite

Take Stock in Children Award

  • Sabra C. Stewart
  • Jason R. Fischer
  • Kayla N. Galvan

Duke University Talent Search

  • Alayna Brown
  • Robin Nahkala
  • Sarah Perritt
  • Miracle Deloach
  • Triston Long
  • Bailee Hinote
  • Hannah Nelson

Student of the Month 6th Grade

  • September – Zachary Hilton
  • October – Aurora McCann
  • November – Rebecca Diamond
  • December – Crystal Douglas
  • January – Lexxi Baggett
  • February – Madison Kemp
  • March – Sierra Slay
  • April- Taryn Janes
  • May – Austin Smith

Student of the Month 7th Grade

  • September – Clayton Findley
  • October – Celeste North
  • November –Triston Long
  • December – Tara Windham
  • January – Cody Kite
  • February – Jake White
  • March – Hannah Godwin
  • April – Fisher Spence
  • May – Lari McCann

Student of the Month 8th Grade

  • September – Trenton Martin
  • October – Matthew Smith
  • November – Greg Presley
  • December – Jasmine Elliott
  • January – Jessica Stacey
  • February – Savanna Calhoun
  • March – Desmone Knight
  • April – Elizabeth Wright
  • May – Kayleigh Linam

Presidents Education Award

  • Alyssa Brianna Borelli
  • Kristopher Ian Schneider
  • Jada Mona Tucker
  • Jessica Lauren Stacey
  • Autumn Grace Albritton
  • Mitchell James Singleton
  • Kayleigh Grace Linam
  • Zachary Chase Sheldon
  • Makensie Ann Colvin
  • Savanna Louise Calhoun
  • Peighton Danielle Dortch
  • Elizabeth Paige Wright
  • Victoria Anne Amerson
  • Jasmine Nicole Elliott
  • Adrian Daniel King
  • Jewel Regina Garner
  • Luke Carlton Ward
  • Emily Michelle Heard
  • Amy Danielle Branch
  • Ean Taylor Lundy
  • Quentin Lee Sampson
  • Dillon Scott Clary
  • Austin Shane Collier
  • Colby Winston Dees
  • Morgan Alexis Myrick
  • Hadley Marie Woodfin
  • Logan Hunter Cofield
  • April Gail Payne

Golden Eagle Top Gun Award 6th Grade

  • Ashtyn Carnley
  • Rebecca Diamond
  • Kaylin Glenn
  • Aubree Love
  • Madison Kemp
  • Seth Killam
  • Delaney Reynolds
  • Justin Cruce
  • Alex McMinn
  • Taryn Janes
  • Meredith Morgan
  • Hayley Walker
  • Austin Smith
  • Jessie McCall
  • Dalton Brown
  • Gabrielle Peebles
  • Chris Johnson
  • Aaliyah Tucker
  • Jacob Borelli
  • Rebekah Amerson
  • Tanner Levins
  • Logan Chavers
  • Lydia Smith
  • Katherine Buford
  • Lexxi Baggett
  • Kristopher Baxter
  • Emma Fennell
  • Savannah Fullerton
  • Nikoal Creamer
  • Hannah Ellis
  • Samantha Roux
  • Aurora McCann
  • Kendall Enfinger
  • Cameron Long
  • Wyatt Oliver
  • Shelby Bashore
  • Madison Nassar
  • Savannah Hart
  • Madison Sherouse
  • Morgan Lathan
  • Madelyn Plant
  • Ryan Sconiers
  • Cailee Wilburn

Golden Eagle Top Gun Award 7th Grade

  • Ellie Amerson
  • Alayna Brown
  • Dawson Brown
  • Korbin Bryan
  • Logan Calloway
  • Jernie Crabtree
  • Aaron Dees
  • Breanna Deloach
  • Logan Doremus
  • Jason Fischer
  • Kayla Galvan
  • Austin Ging
  • Abby Hammond
  • Bailee Hinote
  • Alia Janes
  • Madelyn Lathan
  • Mallory Lathan
  • Triston Long
  • Robin Nahkala
  • Anna Nelson
  • Hannah Nelson
  • Angel Philyaw
  • Olivia Reber
  • Heath Sheldt
  • Fisher Spence
  • Hunter Spence
  • Victoria Thames
  • Jayda Warner
  • Tara Windham
  • James Davis
  • Rhayeshawanna Davidson
  • Celeste North
  • Sara Perritt
  • Andrew Sharpless
  • Myisha Syria
  • Trevor Singleton

Golden Eagle Top gun Award 8th Grade

  • Kayleigh Linam
  • Shyla Pope
  • Mallory Gibson
  • Kaylee Brown
  • Rachael Irby
  • Brianne Hicks
  • Alyssa Borelli
  • Ian Schneider
  • Jada Tucker
  • Autumn Albritton
  • Mitchell Singleton
  • Zachary Sheldon
  • Savanna Calhoun
  • Peighton Dortch
  • Elizabeth Wright
  • Victoria Amerson
  • Jasmine Elliott
  • Adrian King
  • Jewel Garner
  • Emily Heard
  • Ean Lundy
  • Dillon Clary
  • Colby Dees
  • Hadley Woodfin
  • Brittanie McLemore
  • Jacob Weaver
  • Aubriene Odom
  • Mary Catherine Jernigan
  • Khari Codrington
  • Tylia White
  • Tabitha Chavers
  • Cody Smith
  • Dustin Crumbley
  • Logan Purvis
  • Amy Branch
  • Christopher Boutwell
  • Jessica Stacey
  • Austin Collier

VFW Award 6th Grade

  • Tanner Levins
  • Meredith Morgan
  • Lydia Smith

Ruritan Award 8th Grade

  • Mitchell Singleton

Citizen of the Year Award 8th Grade

  • Mitchell Singleton

Certificate of Appreciation

  • Poarch Creek Indians

Principal’s Award 6th Grade

  • Justin Cruce

Principal’s Award 7th Grade

  • Jaylah Spears

Principal’s Award 8th Grade

  • Daysha Kite

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News 

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