Barrineau Park Historical Society Awards Scholarships
May 7, 2013
The Barrineau Park Historical Society has presented three scholarships to area students.
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Jonathon Rogers received a $1,000 academic scholarship from the Barrineau Park Historical Society. He plans to pursue a career in the medical field. Presenting the check is Andrea Byars, one of the first BPHS scholarship winners.
Marcus Baker won the Stephen G. Jogan Memorial scholarship worth $1000 to further his education. He plans to major in music education and become a local high school music teacher. His scholarship was awarded by BPHS President Craig Exner.
Tristan Baker received the Lynda Minchew Memorial scholarship. He plans to use the $500 scholarship to further his plans to enter the ministry. The scholarship was presented by Minchew’s daughter Kristen Dodd and son Brian Dodd.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cox Names Students As Inspirational Heros
May 6, 2013
Almost 50 outstanding Escambia County students were honored recently at the 19th Annual Cox Inspirational Hero Celebration. The event honors students that have faced significant challenges, including the loss of their parents, physical illness, handicaps and language barriers.
Honorees (with North Escambia students listed in bold) were:
Elementary Students
Gillian Buckley, Bellview; Dylan Vorrasi, Beulah; Lauchlan McKay, Blue Angels; Brandon Berry, Bratt; Charles Bryant, Brentwood; Katelyn Hassebrock, Byrneville; Skylar Ford, C.A. Weis; Jolan Cunningham, Cordova Park; Ron’Drickka Edwards, Ensley; Nicholas Crowley, Ferry Pass; Joey Yarber, Global Learning Academy; Maximilian High, Hellen Caro; Julianna Schwartz, Holm; Dawn Huddle, Jim Allen; Leilani Pooley, Lincoln Park; Trinity Morris,Longleaf; Kaila Kelly,McArthur; Larry Allie, Molino; Anthony Goodwin, Myrtle Grove; Lorna McLendon, N.B. Cook; Phillip Straughn, O.J. Semmes; Malyana Jackson, Oakcrest; Julie Wakefield, Pleasant Grove; Joshua Parr, R.C. Lipscomb; Antoinette Heno, Scenic Heights; Ja’Daisha Young, Warrington; and Dilon Fountain, West Pensacola.
Middle School Students
Victoria Sechrist, Bailey; Jezabelle LeClair, Bellview; Gerald Sill,Brown Barge; Daysha Kite, Ernest Ward; Janaizia Worley, Ferry Pass; Jolyeah Williams, Warrington; Ti’Kerrian Boggs, Woodham; and Valeria Salazar, Workman.
High School Students
Andrea Overton, Escambia; Isaiah Williams, Northview; Michael Riggs,Pensacola; Kylie Valin, Pine Forest; Logan Thirtyacre, Tate; Victor Nall,Washington; Joshua Inghram, West Florida; and Eduar Williams Jr., Escambia Charter School.
May Century Community Pride Award Presented To Consultant
May 6, 2013
The Century Area Chamber of Commerce has presented their May 2013 Community Pride Award to town consultant Debbie Nickles. Nickles has played a key role in Century obtaining several grants, including grants that allowed for housing in the town to be rehabilitated or rebuilt. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local Students Win Rotary Four-Way Test Essay Contest
May 6, 2013
Four North Escambia students were recognized as winners in the annual Rotary Four-Way Test Essay Contest by the Suburban West Rotary Club.
Grand prize winner was Jessica Amerson of Northview High School, a student of Raja Atallah. She received a $500 prize. Other finalists, all from Tate High School, were first runner-up Noah Hintz (teacher Linda Leggett), Honya Richbourg (teacher Stephanie Tompkins) and Eion Blanchard (teacher Linda Leggett).
The Four-Way Test Essay Contest is open to all Escambia County high school students, with each participant writing a short essay on the topic “Why is the Rotary Four-Way Test relevant today?”. The Four-Way Test is used by Rotarians to encourage value-driven, ethical behavior at work, at home and in the community.
During a recent luncheon, the winners read their essays to the club and were presented with certificates of achievement and cash prizes.
Pictured top: Suburban West Rotary Four-Way Test Essay Contest finalists (L-R) Jessica Amerson, Northview; Noah Hintz, Tate; Eion Blanchard, Tate; and Honya Richbourg, Tate. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Dancing In The Streets
May 5, 2013
Members of Heather Leonard’s Danceworks entertained the crowds at the second annual Century Sawmill Day in Century on Saturday. The group practices weekly in Byrneville.
For a bonus gallery with over 140 photos, click here for a gallery on the NorthEscambia.com Facebook page. (“LIKE” NorthEscambia.com on Facebook to see the photos.)
Pictured: Members of Heather Leonard’s Danceworks perform Saturday in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge
2013 Season Begins At The Market At Saint Monica’s
May 5, 2013
The Market at Saint Monica’s kicked off its third season Saturday in the parking lot of Saint Monica’s Episcopal Church on Highway 95A in Cantonment.
Multiple vendors were on hand, plus there was a smoked pulled pork barbecue fundraiser and children’s activities.
The Market at Saint Monica’s is held on the first and third Saturdays of each month. For more information about Market’s vendors, special events, or schedule, visit www.st-monicas.org/market.html.
Pictured: Opening day at the Market at Saint Monica’s in Cantonment. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Presents ‘Grease’
May 4, 2013
Northview High School presented Grease before a sold out crowd Friday night.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Bethany Reynolds, click to enlarge.
Photo: Beautiful Rainbow
May 4, 2013
A full rainbow was seen over portions of the North Escambia area Friday afternoon. Pictured top is the rainbow over Northview High School (by Ramona Preston). Pictured below is the rainbow over Atmore (by Ditto Gorme). Pictured bottom is the rainbow over Oakshade Road behind Northview HIgh in Bratt (by Donna Gilman). Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
National Day Of Prayer Observed In Century, Atmore
May 3, 2013
From iPads and iPhones, to the tattered and torn pages of cherished family Bibles, participants in a National Day of Prayer event in Atmore read the entire Bible aloud in just 30 minutes Thursday evening.
In Atmore, the threat of rain from the heavens pushed about 300 National Day of Prayer participants from a local park into the gym at Escambia County High School. Community, business and spiritual leaders led those gathered in prayer before the annual Bible reading.
In Century, community leaders gathered in prayer, asking for God’s favor on their town, surrounding communities and the nation.
For more photos from the Atmore National Day of Prayer events, click here.
Pictured top: Rev. Ted Bridges of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church, on his knees, reading from his Bible during a National Day of Prayer event Thursday evening in Atmore. Pictured inset: Dr. Johnathon Yoder of Atmore reads aloud from his Bible. Pictured below: Luanne Henderson and Lonnie Wilson at the Atmore Bible reading event. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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Holland Awarded First Tommy Weaver Memorial Scholarship
May 2, 2013
Northview High School Senior Ariel Holland has been awarded the first Tommy Weaver Memorial Scholarship.
She will receive $500 upon enrollment in college. Applicants were required to fill out a brief application and write an essay explaining why the scholarship was important to them and how it would make it possible for them to continue their education.
Holland was awarded the scholarship Tuesday evening during the annual Northview DCT banquet.
The scholarship fund was established in memory of Tommy Weaver, DCT/Ag instructor and assistant coach who passed away in March 2012.
