Byrneville Elementary Releases First Nine Weeks Honor Roll

November 3, 2011

The following students were named to the first nine weeks honor roll at Byrneville Elementary School:

Kindergarten:  Mrs. Barberree

All Satisfactory:

  • Adrianna Atallah
  • Wyatt Everly
  • Nolin Godwin
  • Hank Grant
  • Jakyia Newton
  • Reygan Steadham
  • Tyler Riggs
  • Dalton Wolfe

Kindergarten:  Mrs. Rogers

All Satisfactory:

  • Ethan Bingham
  • Alexa Castro
  • Riley Dawson
  • Caitlyn Dortch
  • Madalyn Grimes
  • Bobbie-Sue Jarrel
  • Meredith Johnston

First Grade:  Mrs. Dawson

All A’s:

  • Leah Anderson
  • Kayla Johnson
  • Emily Levins
  • Kaden Odom
  • Aubrey Stuckey

A’s and B’s:

  • Josh Diamond
  • Aloysia Dortch
  • Audrey Goetter
  • Chase Hampton
  • Johnnie Howell
  • Aleigh Thornton

First Grade:  Mrs. Thornton

A’s and B’s:

  • Hunter Barnes
  • C.J. Bell
  • Drake Allen Driskell
  • Briana Dunsford
  • Emily Lambeth
  • Jessica Loftis
  • Grace Long
  • D.J. Pugh

Second Grade:  Mrs. Weaver


All A’s:

  • Shelby Cotita
  • Torka Mills
  • Dillon Spears

A’s and B’s:

  • Hunter Borelli
  • Tessa Flowers
  • Kaitlyn Gafford
  • Jace Gifford
  • Taylor Levins
  • James Loftis
  • Lillie McCall
  • Harley Walker

Third Grade:  Mrs. Dunsford

All A’s:

  • Sopia Cotita
  • Maille Kilcrease
  • Ty Rolin

A’s and B’s:

  • Travon Brown
  • Logan Bryan
  • Alyssa Goldenpenny
  • Heather Knowles
  • Abigail Levins
  • De’Janique Lowery
  • Tyler Merchant
  • Cash Wilson

Fourth Grade:  Mrs. Gilmore

All A’s:

  • Alex Glidewell
  • Cloe Smith

A’s and B’s:

  • Skyler Busbee
  • Savannah Steadham
  • Samantha Walston
  • Olivia Watson
  • Hannah Merchant

Fourth grade:  Mrs. Sellers
All A’s:

  • Ian Gifford
  • Nicky Trump

A’s and B’s:

  • Alexis Lee
  • Kelli Merchant
  • Lea Nall

Fifth grade:  Mrs. Johnston

All A’s:

  • Austin Adams
  • Rebecca Diamond
  • Paige Killam
  • Seth Killam
  • Tanner Levins
  • Alex McMinn
  • Courtney Payne
  • Destiny Payne

A’s and B’s:

  • Jacob Borelli
  • Matthew Caine
  • Patton Goetter
  • Colby Graham
  • Gracie Johnson
  • Keyana Macks
  • Sarah Nelson
  • Hunter Moseley
  • Peyton Newsome
  • Faith Watters

Photo Gallery: Hundreds Attend Molino Fall Carnival

November 1, 2011

Hundreds of people attended a community-wide Fall Festival in Molino Monday night. Sponsored by four area churches, the interdenominational event provided a safe Christian alternative on Halloween night.

For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.

The event was sponsored by Victory Assembly of God, Highland Baptist Church, CrossFaith Church and Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

The event featured a variety of games, bounce house, a hayride and lots of free food.

Pictured top: The “Potty Toss” was a popular game Monday night during an annual Fall Festival in Molino. Pictured inset and below: The annual Fall Festival sponsored by four Molino area churches Monday night in Molino.  NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Photo Gallery: Century Care Center Halloween Carnival

November 1, 2011

Century Care Center held their annual Halloween Fall Carnival Monday afternoon with lots of fun and a haunted house for trick 0r treaters.

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Northview Homecoming Parade Planned

October 31, 2011

The Northview High School Homecoming Parade will be held next Friday afternoon.

Entries are being accepted now for the parade at 1:00 p.m on November 4. Floats, walkers, vehicles, etc. can sign up now by calling (850) 327-6681 ext 254.

BBQ sandwich lunches will be available for $5 on the day of the parade, and homecoming shirts will be $10. To purchase a lunch or t-shirt, see any Northview DCT member, or call (850) 327-6681 ext 254.

The parade will travel from Bratt Elementary School to Northview High School. West Highway 4 will be closed from approximately 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. between the two schools for the parade.

Photos: Molino Park Fairy Tale Night

October 31, 2011

Molino Park Elementary School recently held their annual Fairy Tale Night  with activities to encourage students to enjoy reading.

In additional to fairy tales “Paul Bunyan” read by Matt Brabham and “The Three Little Pigs” read by Paul Morrellbook, events included a character costume contest, with Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz and a pirate from Peter Pan stealing the show.

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Pictured: Fair Tale Night at Molino Park Elementary School. Submitted photos by Candice Blackburn for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Robots Bring Out The BEST In Local Students

October 30, 2011

A cheering crowd, referees, mascots and cheerleaders – no, it’s not another football game.

On Saturday morning the University of West Florida Field House buzzed with activity and the Emerald Coast BEST Robotics competition whirred to a start.

The competition plays out in an arena setting as 20 area high schools and middle schools compete against each other with their robots. Gulf Power Company is the major sponsor for the Emerald Coast BEST Robotics competition, which is held annually.

This year’s theme for the competition, BUGS, refers to a conceived disaster of genetically engineered bugs escaping from a BEST lab. The goal for the robots is to recover and contain the bugs before they create a potential health and environmental crisis.

Students had six weeks to build their robots and teams were judged on robot performance, oral presentation, table display, project notebook, spirit and sportsmanship.

It’s all a part of an initiative to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in a sports-like, science and engineering-based robotics competition each fall. Student teams are judged on robot performance, marketing presentation, team exhibit/interview, project engineering notebook, and spirit and sportsmanship.

Introduced by two MIT students, BEST — Boosting, Engineering, Science, and Technology — has grown into a nationally recognized competition challenging more than 50,000 participants since its start in 1993. Area schools have been competing since 2004, when Gulf Power sponsored eight local teams in the regional competition in Mobile.

Dallas Rich, a math and science teach from Workman Middle School, said the competition encompasses everything they want to teach the students.

“This is the best program I’ve ever seen. It involves problem-solving, sportsmanship and gives the kids a real-world aspect of life,” said Rich.

Austin Scharer, eighth grader from Workman Middle School, said he will definitely compete again next year. “The competition is nerve-racking, but as long as the team sticks together, we’ll be alright.”

“There is a lot of camaraderie between the competing schools as well,” said Rich. “It’s a great positive atmosphere.”

Four schools in Northwest Florida were among the winners that will advance to the finals at Auburn University December 2-3 –  Milton High School, Pensacola High School, Seaside Neighborhood and Woodham Middle School.

Winners:

BEST Award

1.     Seaside Neighborhood School

2.     Woodham Middle School

3.     Woodlawn Beach Middle School

Game Award

1.     Milton High School

2.     Pensacola High School

3.     Seaside Neighborhood School

4.     Hobbs Middle School

Best T-shirt Design Award

1.     Deane Bozeman K-12 School

Web Page Design Award

1.     Seaside Neighborhood School

Founders Award for Creative Design

1.     Workman Middle School

2.     Seaside Neighborhood School

3.     Hobbs Middle School

Most Robust Robot

1.     Milton High School

2.     Woodlawn Beach Middle School

3.     Seaside Neighborhood School

Most Photogenic Robot

1.     Bethlehem K-12

2.     Hobbs Middle School

3.     West Florida High School

Best Team Exhibit and Interview

1.     Seaside Neighborhood School

Best Marketing Presentation

1.     Seaside Neighborhood School

Best Project Engineering Notebook

1.     Holley Navarre Middle School

Best Spirit and Sportsmanship

1.     Seaside Neighborhood School

Hub Director’s Pit Friend Award

1.     Pensacola High School

HEXBUG Busy Bee Award

1.     Woodlawn Beach Middle School

Gulf Power- Blood, Sweat and Duct Tape Award

1.     Brown Barge Middle School

This year’s teams:

Bay County: Deane Bozeman K-12 School

Escambia County: Bellview Middle School, Brown-Barge Middle School, Escambia High School, Newpoint Pensacola High School, Pensacola High School, Ransom Middle School, Tate High School, West Florida High School, Woodham Middle School, Workman Middle School

Holmes County: Bethlehem K-12 School

Jackson County: Cottondale High School

Santa Rosa County: Avalon Middle School, Hobbs Middle School, Holley-Navarre Middle School, Milton High School, Pace High School, Woodlawn Beach Middle School

Walton County: Seaside Neighborhood Middle School

Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.


Eubanks, Herrington To Wed

October 30, 2011

Philip Eubanks and Tiffany Herrington of Oak Grove are pleased to announce their engagement.

Tiffany is the daughter of Angela Williams of Pensacola and the late Bryan Herrington of Pensacola. She is the granddaughter of Rod and Shirley Newman of Pensacola and the late Cidrick Herrington and the late Shirley Bonds of Pensacola.

Philip is the son of George W. and Marilyn Eubanks Jr., both of Oak Grove, and the grandson of Jeannine Eubanks & the late George W. Eubanks Sr. of Oak Grove and the late Junior and Dorthy Chavers of Davisville.

Tiffany and Philip are both graduates of Northview High School. Philip is currently a firefighter for the Department of Defense.

Their wedding will be held Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Walnut Hill Baptist Church . All friends and family are invited to attend the joyous occasion. Reception to follow.

Alabama Vs. Auburn Pumpkins

October 30, 2011

Lots of folks have been busy carving pumpkins the last few days. For Jessica Killam and Trey Johnson, pumpkin carving time was a bit of a rivalry — a relationship divided of sorts.

“We carved our own pumpkins since I am an Auburn fan and my boyfriend is an Alabama fan,” Killam said.

For football fans looking to support their favorite team in orange fruit glory, Killam said it’s easy.

“I printed logos off the internet then taped them on the pumpkins to carve with carving tools,” she said.

Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

28 Years: Longtime Nursing Center Employee Retires

October 30, 2011

Atmore Nursing Center celebrated the retirement of longtime employee Woodrow Curry.

Last Friday was a long time coming, marking the end of 28 years of service by Woodrow Curry to the residents at Atmore Nursing Center.

In a room filled with his co-workers saying goodbye, Curry said his job had been good to him and he loved all the residents and everybody else.

Coworker Eric Grant told the group when he would hear Curry say “well if I can’t help you I ain’t gonna do nothing to hurt you”, it made him respect Curry even more. According to Greg Wilson his favorite saying from Curry was, “if the Lord willing and nothing happens I’ll see you tomorrow”.

Curry says one thing he wants to do during his retirement is go fishing with his brothers.

Pictured above: Woodrow Curry retired from the Atmore Nursing Center after 28 years of service. Pictured below: Woodrow Curry was presented a plaque by Administrator Cindy Lee and Director of Maintenance Greg Wilson .

Photos: Tate Senior Night

October 29, 2011

The Tate High School Aggies held Senior Night Friday to recognize the football players, band members and cheerleaders from the Class of 2012.

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For game details and photos, click here.

Pictured: Tate High School’s Senior Night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Carnley, click to enlarge.

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