Obreonne Parker Named Northview High School Teacher of The Year
October 22, 2024
Obreonne Parker was recently named the Northview High School Teacher of the Year.
Parker has been at Northview for 21 years. She now teaches ESE and is the OJT coordinator for ESE students. She has also served as the athletic director for Northview High School since 2017.
Parker is loved by her students and colleagues. Her hard work and care are evident in the positive environment that she creates for her students. When asked to reflect on her teaching career, she said, “Stay positive, love the kids, and continue to work hard because it pays off.”
She will now be in the running for the Escambia County Teacher of the Year, to be announced later this school year.
Photo Gallery: A Night Of Creepy Crawlies At Roy Hyatt Environmental Center
October 21, 2024
The Roy Hyatt Environmental Center held its annual “A Night of Creepy Crawlies” Friday night from 5:30 until 8:00. Located at 1300 Tobias Road in Cantonment, Florida,
The family-friendly event at the offered visitors a chance to explore the world of insects and reptiles up close.
Attendees could meet creepy crawlers with the Sunset Wildlife Connection, observe birds of prey with the Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida, and get hands-on with the center’s resident reptiles. The event also featured educational opportunities, such as examining microscopic critters and discovering aquatic creatures in the “Beach House.”
The Roy Hyatt Environmental Center is an Escambia County Public Schools facility on Tobias Road in Cantonment
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Community Donations Fund Lipscomb Elementary Book Vending Machine
October 21, 2024
Lipscomb Elementary School has a new book vending machine thanks to community contributions.
Designed to foster a love for reading in the school, contributions funded the purchase of the machine and stocking it with books.
“This will encourage younger kids to read because it is rewarding good behavior with the tokens,” one student told the contributors. “They will read more.”
Lipscomb said the project was funded by the Lipscomb PTA, Escambia County Commissioners, Steven Barry, and Ascend Cares.
A lucky student from Mrs. Whitfield’s class was randomly chosen to be the first student to get a book from the new vending machine.
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ReImagine Cantonment Blesses Hundreds With Food, Clothing And Hope
October 20, 2024
The hearts and lives of hundreds of area residents in need were touched during the ReImagine Cantonment outreach Saturday at the Florida Children’s Home on Chemstrand Road.
The faith-based event included a 20,000 pound food giveaway, lunch, fishing lessons with free fishing rods, free tablets, baby diapers, HIV testing, clothing, free haircuts, free laundry detergent, free pillows and more. Absolutely everything was free. There were also free children’s activities, including train rides, inflatables, face painting, games, popcorn, and a coloring contest with three participants winning a new bicycle.
ReImagine Cantonment is a project of Doers of the Word Ministry and is sponsored by numerous churches and other organizations, including NorthEscambia.com. Previously, it was held at Carver Park in Cantonment.
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Byrneville Elementary School Names Students Of The Month
October 20, 2024
Byrneville Elementary School recently named their September Students of the Month.
They are:
Photos: Tate High Aggies Pep Rally
October 19, 2024
The Tate High School Aggies held a pep rally Friday morning in Pete Gindl Stadium.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Northview, Jay Bands, Cheerleaders, Fans And More
October 18, 2024
It’s a Friday flashback as we bring you a photo gallery from last week’s Northview at Jay football game.
The gallery includes fans, cheerleaders and bands from the Royals and the Chiefs.
For a look back at last week’s football action, click here.
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Kara Melendez Named Named Beulah Academy Of Science Teacher of the Year
October 17, 2024
Kara Melendez has been named the Beulah Academy of Science 2024 Teacher of the Year. She will be under consideration for the Escambia County Teacher of the Year to be announced later this school year. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Grand Opening Held For Pump Hair Studio, Century’s Newest Business
October 15, 2024
A ribbon cutting was held Monday afternoon for a new hair salon in Century, the first ribbon cutting for a new business in the town in quite some time.
Pump Hair Studio is located at 8351 North Century Boulevard, next door to CVS.
Owner Tabitha Schoonover said he is proud to be part of the Century community as she opens.
“I grew up in Century, and I hate to see a lot of these buildings closed down,” Schoonover said after the ribbon cutting. “So, I said from the beginning that if I ever open up anything, it will be in Century. I want our town to be better.”
With about seven years’ experience, she is a graduate of George Stone Technical College. She has worked at Fantastic Sams, Ulta Beauty and on her own. She is license master in Redken hair color and others.
Eyelash artist Misty Gafford is also located inside the studio.
For an appointment or more information, call (850) 366-4036.
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Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
October 14, 2024
Northview High School recently named their Students of the Month for October. They are Mileigh Clifford and Charles Waters, pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.