National Junior Honor Society At Ernest Ward Middle Inducts New Members
February 8, 2013
Just over two dozen students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society Thursday night at Ernest Ward Middle School.
The NJHS is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle school students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.
Students must have and maintain a 3.5 GPA for honor society membership.
New National Junior Honor Society members at Ernest Ward are: Elisabeth Amerson, Anna Belle Barberree, Alayna Brown, Dawson Brown, Korbin Bryan, Savanna Calhoun, Breanna Deloach, Jason Fischer, De’Asia Fountain, Kayla Galvan, Bailee Hinote, Madalyn Lathan, Mallory Lathan, Triston Long, Ean Lundy, Robin Nahkala, Hannah Nelson, Celeste North, Sarah Perritt, Olivia Reber, Trevor Singleton, Sabra Stewart, Destiny Watson, Jacob Weaver, Jacob White, and Tara Windham.
Ernest Ward NJHS officers are: Kayleigh Linam, president; Alyssa Borelli, vice president; Hunter Cofield, secretary; Peighton Dortch, treasurer; Mitchell Singleton, reporter; Ian Schneider, parliamentarian; and Autumn Albritton, historian.
Pictured: Just over two dozen students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society Thursday night at Ernest Ward Middle School. Photos by Sara Calhoun for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
From Downpours To Rainbows
February 7, 2013
Morning downpours and clouds gave way to a rainbow in Atmore Thursday morning, as seen over Lindberg Avenue and South Main Street. Reader submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Standing Strong: NJROTC Annual Inspection Held (With Photo Gallery)
February 7, 2013
Northview High School’s NJROTC Annual Inspection was held Wednesday at the school, with cadets undergoing face to face scrutiny.
The inspecting officer was Captain James Daniels, USN, Commanding Officer, Naval Air Technical Training Center located at NAS Pensacola. He has been in the Navy for 35 years, rising through the ranks from Seaman Recruit, E-1 to Captain, O-6.
The day’s events began with a personnel inspection, drill demonstration and a pass-in-review in the school gym. Other events Wednesday included a financial record review, briefings, administrative inspections, supply inspections and more.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Cadets Sean Allister, Zachary Bradley, Jaquan Dale, Zacarra Davis, Casey Godwin, Blaze Harkness, Moriah McGahan, Jenyia Odom, Talia Syria, Chelsea Ward and Victoria Wright were recognized for their outstanding personal appearance at the inspection Wednesday morning and will be awarded a ribbon for their efforts.
Drill team commanders were Maddie Webber, Freshman (NS1) Drill Team and Jessica Brown, Unarmed Basic Drill Team.
Pictured: Northview High School’s NJROTC Annual Inspection Wednesday morning at the school. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Reader Photos: DirecTV Blimp Passes Over North Escambia
February 6, 2013
The DirecTV blimp was spotted over North Escambia Tuesday. These photos from readers Ben and Rachel Gilmore show the blimp over Molino, as seen from Rolling Oaks Drive and Schaag Road. Submitted photos for Northescambia.com, click to enlarge.
Dadrien Washington Spells Her Way To Third In Annual Spelling Bee
February 5, 2013
Dadrien Washington was a third place winner in the Sandy Sansing 37th Annual Spelling Bee Monday in Pensacola. Washington competed against fifth grade students from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Washington attends Longleaf Elementary School and is a former student at Byrneville Elementary. She is the granddaughter of Sandra McMurray Jackson of Century, and David and Kim Washington of Molino.
First place was earned by Thomas Colangelo of West Navarre Intermediate School, and second went to Morgan Kelley of Redeemer Lutheran School.
Pictured: Sandy Sansing presents a check to Dadrien Washington along with Escambia County Superintendent Malcolm Thomas (left) and Santa Rosa Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick (far right). Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Releases Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll
February 5, 2013
The following students were named to the second nine weeks honor roll at Bratt Elementary School:
All A’s and B’s
Rabekah Abbott
Raegan Abbott
Anna Adams
Erich Amerson
Maggie Amerson
Sara Amerson
Sarah Bailey
John Bashore
Brody Black
Olivia Boatwright
Malachi Bolen
Sarah Branch
Luke Bridges
Aiden Broadhead
Keaton Brown
Abbie Buford
Paris Burt
Conner Byrne
Emilee Cabral
Kadence Calvert
Shelby Cotita
Sophie Cotita
Cassie Davis
Savannah Doremus
Carsyn Dortch
Kaden Dove
Ryan Dove
Mayson Edwards
Ahmad Elliott
Scotty Elliott
Alexis Evans
Jason Fayard
Jamyla Feagin
Zykuria Fountain
Amanda Franklin
Gabby Franklin
Makayla Garrett
Caitlyn Gibson
David Gilley
Amber Gilman
J.P.Gilman
Emma Gilmore
Maggie Godwin
Ava Gurganus
Zane Gurganus
Berklee Hall
Bryce Hall
Tucker Hall
Ashlan Harigel
Kara Hawkins
Leah Hetrick
Sarah Margaret Hetrick
Hannah Hughes
Jacob Hughes
April Johnson
Hunter Johnson
Ally Jones
Anna King
Gage Lambert
Kennedy Long
Bailie Merchant
Landon Mooney
Jaquez Moorer
Colby Morris
Mary Paige Nassar
Madison Peterson
Libby Pugh
Angel Schoonover
Carter Sigafoose
Mckenna Simmons
Mia Starns
Aubrey Stuckey
Bailey Van Pelt
Bentley Van Pelt
Addie White
Autumn Williams
Clay Wilson
Kendall Wise
Connor Wolfe
All A’s and B’s
Sophia Bailey
Ryleigh Barnes
Zoe Bergfield
Leah Berry
Riley Blackwell
Kyle Blanton
Tanner Boone
Cassidy Boutlwell
Allie Brantley
Lexi Broadhead
Juliana Bryan
Gracie Buckhault
Macie Buford
Terasia Burt
Anyis cabral
Kayla Campbell
Cadynce Chason
Landon Chavers
Ashton Cloud
Cameron Cloud
Tyler Cloud
Karlee Criswell
Miyhanna Davidson
Franki Daw
Andrew Denton
Irmani Dixon
Shakyria Dixon
Colton Dockens
Tyteanna Dubose
JT Dunson
Cody Edwards
Jackson Edwards
Gage Eicher
Cameron Findley
Jacob Findley
Neionni Findley
Tatyanna Findley
Daelyn Fine
Breyden Freeman
Jonathan Gibbs
Paige Gibbs
Jakob Gibson
Olivia Gibson
Raleigh Gibson
Gracie Godwin
Shelby Godwin
Ah’zavion Gregory
Tony Hall
Shane Hardin
Kohle Harigel
Summer Harrell
Tatum Hasting
Joshlynn Helton
Gabe Henderson
Kerry Hicks
Ji’Keir Hudson
Alaysha Huff
Trent Knighten
Anna Lee
Sarah Long
Houston Lowry
Blake Macks
Tobias Madison
Ansleigh Maholovich
Reid McCall
Braeden McGhee
Megan McGhee
Angel Merchant
Michael Merchant
Abigail Nelson
Travis Nelson
Jaylon North
Audrey Odom
Taviana Parker
Blaize Parrish
Adam Peterson
Caden Peterson
Dennis Pittman
Matthew Pruitt
Dallon Rackard
Kinzie Rackard
Kenna Redmond
Teriana Redmond
Shelby Rice
Torian Richardson
Savannah Roley
Paige Ross
Bryson Sanders
Nicholi Sanderson
Kasen Sawyer
Travis Scott
Adrianne Shanks
Arquavian Smith
Mandell Smith
Vivyan Smith
Anna Spence
Jacob Spence
Savannah Spence
Alyssa Stabler
Jaimee Taylor
Cody Thomas
So’lae Trotter
Summer Waters
Raycer Watson
Da’Mius Wesley
Kiara Wesley
T’ahna Wesley
Cassidy White
Benjamin Wilson
Lane Wilson
Wyatt Windham
Ty Wise
Local Church Hosts Dave Ramey’s Financial Peace University
February 3, 2013
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bogia will offer classes from Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University beginning March 1.
The nine-week course includes video classes and group discussion and has changed lives all across the country. More than 1.5 million families have completed the program at their workplace, church, military base, nonprofit organization or community group and are working toward debt freedom and financial peace.
Through common-sense principles and small-group accountability, FPU gives people the tools they need to change their behavior and succeed financially. On average families who complete FPU pay off $5,300 and save $2,700 in the first 90 days; following the class nearly 94 percent of those families budget regularly, according to Ramsey.
“FPU will not only transform the way you handle money, but also your marriage and other areas of your life,” says Ramsey. “This isn’t a boring financial class. We make learning about money fun and easy to understand so people in every situation can benefit from the information.”
Ramsey knows first-hand the pain that financial stress can cause. After creating a net worth of more than a million dollars by age 26, he quickly lost it all. Since then Ramsey has helped families and individuals across the country learn how to get control of their finances and avoid debt so they don’t have to experience the same pain he did.
After purchasing a membership each participant receives a workbook, Dave Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Money, an envelope system and an audio CD library. Participants will also have access to budgeting forms and MP3’s of all the lessons.
Classes at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church begin March 1 and will meet each Friday at 7 pm. Registration ends February 15. The even is open to the entire community. Childcare is available for a minimal fee.
To register or more information, click here. For additional details, contact Rachel Gilmore at ((850) 572-6465 or brgilmore@frontiernet.net.
Recipes: Super Treats For The Super Bowl
February 3, 2013
While there’s a time and a place for elegant desserts, a Super Bowl party isn’t one of them. All the fun and action call for something easy for guests to handle and easy for hosts to make.
Fans of chocolate and marshmallows will cheer for these Rocky Road Squares. By substituting evaporated milk for water, you get a super-rich texture and very fudgy flavor. And by using melted chocolate morsels as well as whole ones, these Easy Double Chocolate Chip Brownies score big on the taste meter. You may want to make an extra batch, because they’ll be scooped up in no time!
Rocky Road Squares
Ingredients
* 1 package (19.5 to 21 ounces) fudge brownie mix
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil, per package directions
* 2 large eggs, per package directions
* 1/2 cup evaporated milk
* 1 cup (6 ounces) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
* 2 cups miniature marshmallows
* 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Preparation
1. PREHEAT oven according to package directions. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
2. PREPARE brownie mix according to package directions, using vegetable oil and egg(s) and substituting evaporated milk for water. Spread into prepared baking pan.
3. BAKE according to package directions; do not over bake. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate morsels. Let stand 5 minutes or until morsels are shiny. Spread evenly. Top with marshmallows and walnuts.
4. BAKE for 3 to 5 minutes or just until marshmallows begin to melt. Cool in pan on wire rack for 20 to 30 minutes. Cut into squares using a knife dipped in hot water.
Serves
2 dozen brownies
Calories: 230g Total Fat: 13g
Cholesterol: 20mg Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 27g Sodium: 80mg
Preparation and Baking Time:
35 minutes
Easy Double Chocolate Chip Brownies
Ingredients
* 2 cups (12-ounce package) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, cut into pieces
* 3 large eggs
* 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Preparation
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
2. MELT 1 cup morsels and butter in large, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in eggs. Stir in flour, sugar, vanilla extract and baking soda. Stir in remaining morsels and nuts. Spread into prepared baking pan.
3. BAKE for 18 to 22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.
Serves
2 dozen bars
Calories: 190g Total Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 35mg Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 23g Sodium: 50mg
Preparation and Baking Time:
28 minutes
Birth: Landry Thomas Sims
February 3, 2013
Wes and Kelly Sims of Uriah, AL, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Landry Thomas Sims.
Landry was born on January 15, 2013, at Sacred Heart hospital in Pensacola. Landry weighed 7-pounds 15.9-ounces and was 20½ inches” long. Landry is the grandson of Billy and Dorothy Sims of McDavid, and Chuck and Gayle Aldridge.
Landry was welcomed home by his big sister Laurel and big brothers Lane, Layton and Lawyer.
Alyssa Borelli Named Miss EWMS 2013
February 2, 2013
Alyssa Borelli was named Miss EWMS 2013 Friday night at Ernest Ward Middle School.
First Runner-up was Nikoal Creamer and Second Runner-up was Morgan Myrick. Creamer also received the Poise and Appearance award. Other winners were: Ashtyn Carnley,Miss Physical Fitness; Hannah Ellis, Miss Hospitality; Elizabeth Wright, Miss Congeniality; Gabbrielle Peebles, People’s Choice award.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: First Runner-up Nikoal Creamer, Miss EWMS 2013 Alyssa Borelli, and Second Runner-up Morgan Myrick Friday night at Ernest Ward Middle School. Pictured below: Contestants Gabrielle Peebles, Hannah Ellis and Makayla Harigel during introduction of the “Disco Fever” themed pageant. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
