Birth: Freddie W. McCall IV
February 5, 2012
Freddie W. McCall III and Ashley L. McCall are proud to announce the birth of Freddie W. McCall IV. Freddie was born January 27, 2012.
Freddie weighed 7-pounds, 12-ounces and was 18.5 inches long.
He was welcomed by grandparents Freddie McCall, Jr. of Brewton and Sheri McCall of McKenzie, and Katie and Donnie Gibson from Atmore. Great-grandparents are Bo and Dot Brantley of Flomaton; Freddie McCall, Sr. and Margie McCall of Century; and Linda Giles of Atmore and Boby Gibson of Atmore. His great-great grandmother is Lois Gibson of Walnut Hill.
Photos: Career Night
February 3, 2012
Ernest Ward Middle School held a Career Night Thursday evening to give parents, students and community members the chance to learn more about career and educational opportunities available in the area.
From attorney to EMT, from interior designer to electrical lineman, attendees were able to learn about a variety of career fields. School representatives — including Northview, Ernest Ward, Tate and George Stone, were on hand to provide more information about career academies, middle and high school academic programs and extracurricular activities.
Pictured top: Tim Hawsey from the First Baptist Church of Bratt explains “minister of music” as a career choice. Pictured inset: Chefs demonstrate cake decorating at Ernest Ward Middle School’s Career Night Thursday evening at the school. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Releases Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll
February 2, 2012
The following students were named to the second nine weeks honor roll at Bratt Elementary School:
All A’s
Anna Adams
Lexxi Baggett
Haley Baker
John Bashore
Brody Black
Tanner Boone
Ann Margaret Boothe
Sarah Branch
Luke Bridges
Alexia Broadhead
Keaton Brown
Juliana Bryan
Conner Byrne
Emilee Cabral
Ashtyn Carnley
Noah Casson
Landon Chavers
Logan Chavers
Ashton Cloud
Karlee Criswell
Da’Mius Wesley
Cassie Davis,
Haleigh Dean
Colton Dockens
Savannah Doremus
Jackson Edwards
Jason Fayard
Amanda Franklin
Gabby Franklin
Makayla Garrett
Caitlyn Gibson
Alabama Gilley
Amber Gilman
JP Gilman
Emma Gimore
Gracie Godwin
Shelby Godwin
Zane Gurganus
Kara Hawkins
Gabriel Henderson
Sarah Margaret Hetrick
Hannah Hughes
April Johnson
Anna King
Trent Knighten
Anna Lee
Sarah Long
Braeden McGhee
Bailie Merchant
Colby Morris
Mary Paige Nassar
Abigail Nelson
Travis Nelson
Chirstopher Nordman
Jaylon North
Dallon Rackard
Kinzie Rackard
Tyler Ray
Kenna Redman
Teriana Redmond
Delaney Reynolds
Allison Rice
McKenna Simmons
Arquavian Smith
Lydia Smith
Vivyan Smith
Savannah Spence
Alyssa Stabler
Bailey Van Pelt
Summer Waters
Cailee Wilburn
Autumn Williams
Clay Wilson
Lane Wilson
Kendall Wise
All A’s and B’s
Maggie Amerson
Shelby Bartley
Leah Berry
Garret Bodiker
Emilee Bomba
Trevor Bomba
Aiden Broadhead
Meggan Brown
Anastasia Bryan
Kadence Burklund
Tereasia Burt
Anyis Cabral
Caren Cannon
Jordan Capps
Cedriana Carter
Hannah Clayberger
Jacob Conley
Chloe Criswell
Justin Cruce
Tyler Davis
Franki Daw
Sheyenne Dillon
Wyatt Dillon
Makayla Dove
Ryan Dove
Cody Edwards
Alexis Evans
Jamyla Feagin
Ar’Mya Findley
Neionni Findley
Savannah Fullerton
Paige Gibbs
Olivia Gibson
Charles David Gilley
Tony Hall
Shane Hardin
Kerry Hicks
Zachary Hilton
Martina Howard
Payton Jackson
Wyatt Jarvis
Cameron Long
Kaleigh Macks
Ansleigh Maholovich
Angel Merchant
Joshuwa Merchant
Michael Merchant
Madison Nassar
Audrey Odom
Joseph Parker
Blaize Parrish
Gabbie Peebles
Madison Peterson
Cheyenne Philyaw
Larry Philyaw
Madelyn Plant
Matthew Pruitt
Libby Pugh
Mary Grace Rice
Shelby Rice
Savannah Roley
Samantha Roux
Kaylee Sawyer
Adrianne Shanks
Madelin Sheedy
Madison Sherouse
Carter Sigafoose
David Stokes
Savannah Stokes
Melissa Sunday
Peggy Sunday
T’ahna Wesley
Aaliyah Tucker
Hunter Wainwright
Jeremy Ward
John Michael Ward
Ahmad Warmack-Elliott
Kiara Wesley
Cameron White
Cassidy White
James Windham
Ty Wise
Connor Wolfe
FFA Students Complete At Districts, Advance To State
February 1, 2012
Local FFA chapters recently participated in the Florida FFA Association District 1 competition in Pensacola.
Ernest Ward Middle School received first place in Middle School Parliamentary Procedure and will advance to the state competition in June in Orlando.
Tate High School also advanced to state in the High School Parliamentary Procedure division. West Florida High School took home first place in Safe Tractor Operations for a trip to the state competition.
Northview High School had two teams to take the Farm Business Management and Agriculture Mechanics tests. Scores will be determined at a later date.
Jay High School’s Harley Tagert won the Prepared Speaking Middle School Division with her speech on hydroponics. She will also advance to state.
Pictured top: Members of the Ernest Ward Middle School FFA. Pictured below. Members of the Northview High School FFA. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Baggett, Johnson Headed To Boys State
January 30, 2012
Two Northview High School juniors have beenchosen as Boys State representatives for 2012.
Corry Baggett and Trey Johnson were chosen by The American Legion to travel to Tallahassee for a week long comprehensive course in state and local government.
- Develop civic leadership and pride in American citizenship
- Develop a keen interest in the detailed study of our government
- Develop in our citizens a determination to maintain our form of government, primarily by bringing them to the realization of how great it is to be an American
- Develop a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation
- Safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of Justice, Freedom and Democracy.
Pictured: Northview juniors Trey Johnson (left) and Correy Baggett were chosen for Boys State. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Charleigh McPherson Named Miss NHS 2012 (With Photo Gallery)
January 29, 2012
Charleigh McPherson was crowned Miss Northview High School for 2012 Saturday night. First Runner-Up was Anna Fischer, and Second Runner-Up was Lauren McCall.
Other members of the Top 7 were Ariel Holland, Ashley Cunningham, Abby Odom and Melissa Moretz.
Ashton McCall was named Miss Congeniality, and Melissa Moretz was named Miss Hospitality. The Miss Physical Fitness award was Ashley Cunningham, while Abby Odom was named Miss Poise and Appearance.
For about 200 NorthEscambia.com photos from the pageant, click here.
Miss NHS 2012 Charleigh Victoria McPherson
Charleigh is the 18-year old daughter of Larry and Mary McPherson. As a freshman, she was on the junior varsity cheerleading team and was the recipient of the 2008-2009 Spirit Award. She has been a member of the varsity cheerleading team for three years and was co-captain her junior year. This year, Charleigh holds the title of captain. She has been a member of the junior varsity softball team for one year, a member of the golf team for one year, a member of the Art Club for one year, and a member of the Interact Club for one year. Charleigh has been a member of Rho Kappa for one year and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for one year. As a sophomore, she was selected by her peers to represent them on the Homecoming Court. I
n the 2009 Miss NHS pageant, Charleigh was hand selected by the judges as the recipient of the Miss Hospitality award. She was also one of the top ten contestants in the 2010 and 2011 Miss NHS pageants. In her community, Charleigh has played on the Northwest Escambia softball team for six years and has played on the Molino softball team for one year. She is an active member of St. Robert’s Catholic Church where she sings in the choir. Last year, Charleigh was chosen to participate in the Youth Leadership Program in Atmore and this year she serves as a Chamber Ambassador of Atmore.
Her hobbies include cheerleading, baking, listening to music and spending time with loved ones.
Her future plans are to attend a junior college and then transfer to a University to obtain her bachelor’s degree. She then wants to be accepted into law school.
First Runner-up Anna Elizabeth Fischer
Anna is the 15-year old daughter of Jerry and Ramona Fischer. She has been a junior varsity cheerleader for one year, where she served as co-captain, a member of the dance team for one year, and a member of the yearbook staff for one year. She has been a varsity cheerleader for one year and was the recipient of the 2011-2012 Squad Strength award. Anna was also a 2010-2011 Atmore Rotary Club Academic All-star. She is a member of the All-Girls Club and was selected by her peers to represent them on the Homecoming Court as freshman class maid. In her community, Anna has taken dance with Heather Leonard’s Danceworks for 12 years. She is an active member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church and participates in the youth choir. She also volunteers with the church nursery and at vacation bible school. Anna has volunteered her time as a “Coastal Clean-up” participant.
Her hobbies include drawing, dancing, scrapbooking, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend the University of Florida and study fashion design.
Second Runner-up Lauren Ashley McCall
Lauren is the 17-year old daughter of Joey and Robin McCall. As a freshman, she was on the junior varsity cheerleading team. She has been a varsity cheerleader for three years and is currently co-captain of the team. She has been a member of the softball team for four years, the golf team for one year, the Future Farmers of America for one year, and a member of the Interact Club for one year. She was voted sophomore class president and was chosen to represent her peers on the Homecoming Court her freshman and sophomore years.
This year, Lauren was crowned Homecoming Queen for 2011. She was selected by the Suburban West Rotary Club as the grand prize winner in the Rotary International Four Way Test essay contest. Lauren has received the “Miss Physical Fitness” award two years in a row and was one of the Top 10 contestants in Miss NHS for two years. In her community Lauren is an active member of Bratt First Baptist Church, where she participates in the youth group. She is also a member of Team David, which is a youth leadership group within her church, and the Random Acts of Kindness team. She volunteered with the Century Relay for Life team and has helped with “Operation Christmas Child”.
Her hobbies include dancing, swimming, going to the beach, watching Auburn football, and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend the University of West Florida for two years and then transfer to Auburn University to obtain her degree in sports medicine.
Pictured top First Runner-up Anna Fischer, Miss NHS 2012 Charleigh McPherson, Second Runner-up Lauren McCall. Pictured below: Members of the Top 7 — Ashley Cunningham, Ariel Holland, First Runner-up Anna Fischer, Miss NHS 2012 Charleigh McPherson, Second Runner-up Lauren McCall, Abby Odom and Melissa Moretz. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century First Baptist Youth ‘Change’ Pastor
January 29, 2012
Members of the Century First Baptist Church recently collected change in jars labeled with college football teams. The heaviest team’s jar was named the winner, with Pastor David Boyd agreeing to wear the winning team’s clothing for a Sunday night.
The Florida Gators narrowly edged out the Alabama Crimson Tide, putting Boyd into a Gators’ sweatshirt.
About $60 in change — over 10 pounds of coins — was collected, with the proceeds benefiting a youth camp trip.
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Pictured: The Century First Baptist Church Youth Group with Pastor David Boyd (second adult from right in the back row) sporting a Florida Gators’ sweatshirt. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Scouts Hold Pinewood Derby
January 29, 2012
Scout Pack 430 held their annual Pinewood Derby Saturday morning at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
the road to the crown: Behind The Scenes Photos
January 28, 2012
Today, it’s part five of our multi-part series “the road to the crown” as we follow 24 young ladies at Northview High School in their quest for the crown and the title of “Miss Northview High School” for 2012.
Today we take you behind the scenes of a recent practice with a sneak peak at some of the pageant dresses. The pageant is Saturday night at 7:00, and NorthEscambia.com will have the new Miss Northview High School and all the photos here Sunday morning.
For a behind the scenes photo gallery, click here.
For previous installments from the series:
- Road To The Crown: Miss Northview High 2012 Contestants
- the road to the crown: Meet The Girls (Part One)
- the road to the crown: Meet The Girls (Part Two)
- the road to the crown: Meet The Girls (Part Three)
the road to the crown: Meet The Girls (Part Three)
January 27, 2012
Today, it’s part four of our multi-part series “the road to the crown” as we follow 24 young ladies at Northview High School in their quest for the crown and the title of “Miss Northview High School” for 2012.
Today we introduce you to the third of three sets of contestants. Their biographies, as submitted by the girls, are below along with their photos. You can click any photo below to enlarge.
Our series “the road to the crown” will continue tomorrow with behind the scene practice photos and a sneak peak at some of the pageant dresses. The pageant is Saturday night at 7:00, and NorthEscambia.com will have the new Miss Northview High School and all the photos here Sunday morning.
Miss Erica Megan Wiggins
Erica is the 15-year old daughter of Eric and Danette Wiggins. As an eighth grader, she was in band for one year and played the trumpet.
Erica was also a member of 4-H for one year.
Her hobbies include listening to music, reading, watching scary movies, shopping with her mom, and spending time with loved ones. Erica also enjoys acting out scenes from movies.
Her future plans are to join the Air Force so that she can serve her country and help others. After her time with the Air Force, she would like to pursue a career as an actress.
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Miss Misty Suzanne Doran
Misty is the 16-year old daughter of Jerry and Suzanne Doran. She has been a member of the weightlifting team for two years, a member of the cross country team for one year, and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for two years. She has been a member of the Future Business Leaders of America for two years and a member of the Spanish Club for two years. Misty has been a varsity softball player at Northview for three years and a member of the varsity volleyball team for three years. She was awarded the “Highest Batting Average” award for softball and was awarded “Best offensive and defensive” player for volleyball. Misty has been a member of the All-Star team and the Diamond girls for two years, an All-Area player for two years, and won the 2006 and 2011 Panama City World Series. In her community, she attends Potential Church and is a member of the “Rush” youth group.
Her hobbies include reading, drawing, listening to music, learning how to play guitar, taking dance, and spending time with her family and friends.
Her future plans are to achieve a sports scholarship, along with an academic scholarship, to attend college. She wants to major in sports medicine and become an athletic trainer.
Miss Alexandria Nicole Martin
Ali is the 16-year old daughter of Dusty Martin and Hayley Dortch. At Northview, she has been on the junior varsity softball team for one year and on the junior varsity volleyball team for one year. She was the recipient of the 2010 “Best Attitude Award” for volleyball. This year, Ali is on the varsity cheerleading team. In her community, she is an active member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church.
Her hobbies include staying active in sports and spending time with her family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend a major university and pursue a degree in the medical field.
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Miss Morgan Maxine Ward
Morgan is the 14-year old daughter of Carl and Melissa Ward. As an eighth grader, she was second runner up in the Miss EWMS pageant and was a member of the cheerleading team. She won first place in the 2010 EWMS talent show and was a member of the National Junior Honor Society. At Northview, Morgan is a junior varsity cheerleader and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In her community, she is an active member of Atmore First Assembly of God Church and participates on the drama and sign language team. For the past three years, Morgan has volunteered her time as an assistant cheerleading coach for the Northwest Escambia mini-mites. She has also participated in various Relay for Life events.
Her hobbies include cheerleading and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend Faulkner State to earn her associate’s degree and then transfer to Troy University to obtain a bachelor’s in education. She hopes to one day become a teacher.
Miss Rebekah Mary Sepulveda
Rebekah is the 15-year old daughter of Scott and Becky Sepulveda. She has been a junior varsity cheerleader for two years and currently holds the joint title of captain. In her community, she is an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and is involved with the S.M.Y.L.E. youth group.
Rebekah also does volunteer work with her father at the Optimist Club, as well as volunteer work at Byrneville Elementary School.
Her hobbies include cheerleading, dancing, traveling, and baking.
Her future plans are to attend college and pursue a degree to become a dental hygienist.
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Miss Logan Kiersten Wainwright
Logan is the 16-year old daughter of Richard and Melissa Comerford. She has been a member of the FCCLA, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Future Business Leaders of America for one year. She is currently a member of the Spanish Club and a member of the Future Farmers of America where she holds the office of parlimentarian. For both the Future Business Leaders of America and the Future Farmers of America, Logan has competed at the State Conference in Parliamentary procedure, as well as, an essay contest.
Her hobbies include baking and decorating cakes, crafting, fishing, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to graduate high school with honors and earn an academic scholarship. She wants to attend college and pursue a Bachelor’s of Science in nursing and continue on to receive certification as an advanced registered nurse practitioner.
Miss Jessica Ashlynn McCall
Ashlynn is the 14-year old daughter of Robert and Danielle McCall and Kristi Crawford. In her community, she volunteers her time at a local mission to help families in need. She has also played softball for seven years. She is an active member of Golan Assembly of God Church and works with the children’s church program there. In school, Ashlynn has maintained A-B honor roll status since fifth grade.
Her hobbies include reading, mud riding with her Dad, and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend Florida State University and major in psychology. She hopes to one day become a teen counselor. Ashlynn’s main goal in life is to help people.
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Miss Kimberly Cheyanne Garnett
Cheyanne is the 18-year old daughter of Todd and Miranda Garnett. She has been a member of the junior varsity volleyball team for one year, the track team for two years, and the weightlifting team for one year. In track, she was the recipient of the “Take one for the team” award. She has been a member of the Spanish Club and served one term as president. She has been a member of the Interact club for one year, the debate team for one year, and a member of S.W.A.N.S for one year.
Cheyanne was one of the founders of the NHS Book Club and is also a member of the Science Expedition club. This year, she will be playing the role of “Ivy Dripp” in the NHS theater department’s spring musical, “The Dastardly Dr. Devereaux.” In her community, she works at CVS pharmacy and attends church at The First Baptist Church of Bratt, where she is a member of “Team David” and the “Random Acts of Kindess” team.
Her hobbies include reading books, watching movies, writing, playing sports, and spending time with family and friends.
Her future plans are to attend Auburn University and graduate with a Doctorate degree in Aerospace Engineering.