Ascend Contributes $10,000 To ECSD Summer Reading Initiative
May 12, 2022
Ascend Performance Materials has made a $10,000 contribution to help support an Escambia County School District summer reading initiative.
The “Level Up with Summer Reading” program will run from May 25 to August 5. The district wide program will provide two to four summer reading books to each K-12 student, an additional two to four books for summer school students, and provide summer reading events hosted by various schools.
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Barrineau Park Historical Society Awards Scholarships To Tate, Northview Seniors
May 10, 2022
The Barrineau Park Historical Society recently awarded two academic scholarships.
Northview High School senior Ethan Kilburn was awarded a $1,000 academic scholarship. He plans to attend the University of West Florida in the fall to pursue a degree in cybersecurity.
Tate High School senior Alyssa Daniels was awarded a $1,000 Stephen Jogan academic scholarship. She will attend the University of Florida in the fall and major in sports management.
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Over 400 Escambia Students Take Part In ‘Battle Of The Books’ (With List Of Winners)
May 9, 2022
Over 400 students on 83 teams from 36 schools took part in a virtual Escambia County Battle of the Books competition recently.
Participating students read up to 15 titles from this competition year’s Sunshine State Young Readers book lists. Teams met before, after, and during school with their coaches to discuss the books’ themes, characters, settings, and main events. The competition included four rounds of ten questions each, culminating with a final Lightning Round to break ties for first, second or third place.
Third Grade
- 1st Place: Beulah Elementary, Team A. Coach: Dana Sharp. Students: London Farrior, Emma Nguyen, Olivia Nunn, Luke Wiggins, and Ally Wilson
- 2nd Place: A. K. Suter Elementary. Coach: Paula Stillman. Students: Tenley Brannen, Chance Evans, Rowen Gosse, Emory Henry, and Ella Hill.
- 3rd Place: Pleasant Grove Elementary. Coaches: Kristi Suarez, Kaylin Roy, Dyana Blackmon, and Juliel Simons. Students: Maycee Forbes, Sadie Sharaway, and McKenna Shedd.
Fourth Grade
- 1st Place: Bratt Elementary, Team A. Coaches: Shonna Gilmore, Sherri Carter, and Mandi Carter. Students: Zoe Jantz, Rylan Johnson, Brennan Keenan, Brylynn McGhee, and Dillan Stuart.
- 2nd Place: Cordova Park Elementary, Team A. Coaches: Darcy Morgan-Roy and Mary McDaniels. Students: Ava Florence, Quinn McKern, Corinne Saenz, Berkeley Shumpert, and Lauren Tarnosky.
- 3rd Place: Ferry Pass Elementary. Coach: Heather Horn. Students: Elizabeth Castleberry, Jaedyn Hill, Joslin Lee Wilson, and Jacob Sepe.
Fifth Grade
- 1st Place: Cordova Park Elementary, Team B. Coach: Julie Glucroft. Students: Caroline Broussard, Max Harrison, Miral Shaheen, and Aaliyah Smith.
- 2nd Place: Cordova Park Elementary, Team A. Coach: Julie Glucroft. Students: Mason Barrow, Sophia Callaway, Olivia King, and Myles Wilson.
- 3rd Place: McArthur Elementary. Coach: Jennifer Beal. Students: Adyssen King, Hadley Krantz, Christopher Peralta, Kemar Wilkie, and Aubi Wilkins.
Middle School – 6th-8th Grades
- 1st Place: Bellview Middle, Team 3. Coaches: Leigh Shannon and Michelle Lingo. Students: Jacob Glass, Olivia Moore, and Melody Nguyen.
- 2nd Place: Beulah Middle, Team 1. Coach: Hazel McCormack. Students: Colin Duarte, Tamia Smith, Cheyenne Taft, and David Thompson.
- 3rd Place: Bellview Middle, Team 1. Coaches: Leigh Shannon and Michelle Lingo. Students: Isabella Le, Milan Nguyen, and Deriona Ross.
High School – 9th-12th Grades
- 1st Place: Booker T. Washington High. Coach: Patricia Ervin. Students: Amiya Boyd, Anwyn Butler, Tychianna Coleman, Skyler Dellisanti, and Carmen Mayorga.
- 2nd Place: Pine Forest High. Coach: Lori Miller. Students: Lucian Brown, Cricket (Elizabeth) Kurland, Gianna Penaloza-Jones, and Casey Wooten
Pictured: Battle of the Books teams from Beulah, Bratt, Byrneville and Jim Allen elementary schools. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary Students Create Winning EREC Meeting Posters
May 9, 2022
Fifth graders at Byrneville Elementary School took part in a poster contest to promote Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s Annual Meeting.
The winning students received a cash award, and their posters were displayed at the meeting.
Pictured above (L-R) are first place winner Ethan Carter, second place winners Jacob Bolen and Dylen McCaw, a poster by third place winner Oliva Levins (not pictured) and EREC CEO Ryan Campbell. Pictured below: Carter’s winning poster. Photo (above) for, and photo (below) by NorthEcambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sawmill Day Festival And Car Show Returns To Century
May 8, 2022
After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Sawmill Day Festival and Car Show returned to Century Saturday.
The day included entertainment, free history museum tours, grilled hamburger meals, crafts, free exhibits, a car show and more.
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Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
May 6, 2022
Ransom Middle School recently announced their Students of the Month for March. They are Marley Jensen and Eli Hays. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Rotary Awards $40,000 In Scholarships
May 5, 2022
The Cantonment Rotary Club Foundation annually awards scholarships to deserving students enrolled in various programs at Pensacola State College.
Recently, the club held a luncheon program during which it bestowed $40,000 in scholarships from various endowed funds in the Cantonment Rotary Club Foundation.
The following received $1,000 scholarships towards an associate degree in music from the Ike & Carolyn Hicks Terry Music Endowed Scholarship Fund:
Tristyn Barberi
Brody Beal
Amanda Duffey
Troy Harris
Sienna Hudak
Russell Hughes
Deelia Warfield
Carlos Lopez
Erik Mitra
Angie Perez
Tessa Tanner‐Szeman
Lauren Mills
The following received $1,500 scholarships to various technical/vocational programs from the Ted Ciano Vocational Endowed Scholarship Fund:
Constance Stewart
David Green
Samuel Dalton
Mason Gosselin
Bryce Vincent
Shakeel Myvett
Layton Davis
Travis Rentschler
M’Kaylyn Shepherd
Arthur Buckner
William Keethler
Colin Dorn
The following received $1,000 scholarships to various technical/vocational programs from the Vocational I & II Endowed Scholarship Fund:
Tiffany Alberter
Deanna Edwards
Daniel Shepetis
Mary Seeley
Georgia Beliech
Starr Bohannon
Diyawn Jackson
Brianna Lindsey
Sandra Savage
Nora Biggs and Carmen McInvale received $50 scholarships in paralegal studies from the Legal Assistant Endowed Scholarship Fund.
Before the awards, those attending were treated to a prepared musical presentation from music scholarship recipients. Jazz pianist Troy Harris and trumpeter Erik Mitra performed.
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Cox Inspirational Student Heroes Recognized From Each Escambia County School
May 5, 2022
Cox Communications recently hosted the annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards in Escambia County, recognizing 53 students who have overcome extreme hardships in their lives. T
“We’ve all been through some difficult times over these past couple of years, but these students have overcome so much more in their young lives,” said Cox Gulf Coast Market vice president David Deliman. “They’ve not only been through the pandemic, but other family tragedies or life challenges, and they’ve pulled through with a smile on their faces while bringing happiness to others. They deserve their time in the spotlight for being such an inspiration to us all.”
“The Escambia County School District is extremely thankful to Cox Communications. Their heart for students, coupled with celebrating student achievement and perseverance, is both commendable and inspiring,” said Escambia County School District Superintendent Dr. Tim Smith. “We speak of unity throughout Escambia County for the benefit of our district and students; our partnership with Cox exemplifies this unity, and we are so very grateful for that.”
The students were chosen by a committee of leaders at their school, due to their resilience in the face of adversity. Whether they have overcome a loss of a family member, medical issue, difficult family situation or other hardship, they did so with a positive attitude and continued to encourage and inspire others around them.
During the event, Cox presented the students with a personalized engraved medallion and certificates of honor. The students were also presented with certificates of achievement from Congressman Matt Gaetz, Florida Sen. Doug Broxson and Florida representatives Michelle Salzman and Alex Andrade.
Escambia County Commissioner Robert Bender was also on hand and presented a proclamation from the Board of County Commissioners, celebrating the students for their achievements overcoming obstacles.
Escambia County’s Cox Inspirational Student Heroes for 2022 are:
- AK Suter Elementary School – Luca Grasso
- Bellview Elementary School – Monique Daniels
- Bellview Middle School – Cornell Hewitt
- Beulah Elementary School – Dae’lyn Grace
- Beulah Middle School – Kay-leigh Smith
- Blue Angels Elementary School – Eric Moudy
- Bratt Elementary School – Gaberiel Dunsford
- Brentwood Elementary School – Christian Funderburk
- Brown Barge Middle School – Austin Jackson
- Byrneville Elementary School – Allison Grant
- CA Weis Elementary School – Malik Lovette
- Cordova Park Elementary School – Nigel Goromo
- Ensley Elementary School – Said Rodriguez-Izaguirre
- Ernest Ward Middle School – Jessica Williams
- Escambia High School – Tyanna Hosea
- Escambia Westgate Center – Joseph Dull
- Ferry Pass Elementary School – Ka’Nyla Stanley
- Ferry Pass Middle School – Tredarius Lewis
- Global Learning Academy – Taejohn “TJ” Oliver
- Hellen Caro Elementary School – Cayman Nantista
- Holm Elementary School – La’Travion Hardy
- Hope Horizon (Elementary) – Gavin Lee
- Hope Horizon (Secondary) – Marcus Siewert
- Jim Allen Elementary School – Uriel Trevizo
- Jim Bailey Middle School – Leiland Remo
- Kingsfield Elementary School – Enrico Middleton
- Lincoln Park Elementary – Liana Blackmon
- Lipscomb Elementary School – Emmalyn Young
- Longleaf Elementary School – Brynne Reber
- McArthur Elementary School – Nicholas Stallworth
- Molino Park Elementary – Eli Miller
- Myrtle Grove Elementary – Tobiah Faunteroy
- N.B. Cook Elementary School – Ava Greene
- Navy Point Elementary School – Sophia Escobar
- Northview High School – Chevy Bingham
- Oakcrest Elementary School – Amyriah Barge
- OJ Semmes Elementary School Amelia Jampetro
- PACE Center for Girls – Eurshila Ross
- Pensacola High School – Tam Nguyen
- Pine Forest High School – Jason Le
- Pine Meadow Elementary School – Kristiyanah Backus
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School – Jaiden Lewis
- Ransom Middle School – Bryce Joachimi
- Scenic Heights Elementary School – Jamarion Hauser
- Sherwood Elementary School – Piper Dujmovic
- Success Academy – Zamyhia Turner
- Tate High School – Dawson Guy
- Warrington Elementary School – Shawntiava Washington
- Warrington Middle School – Joey Morrell
- Washington High School – Martin Bucio
- West Florida High School – Oscar Cano-Gasque
- West Pensacola Elementary School – Jeremiah Stevens
- Workman Middle School – Melody Garcia
The Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards program began nearly 30 years ago in New Orleans, Louisiana. The program has spread to other Cox markets in the Southeast Region. To date, Cox has recognized nearly 4,500 students from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Gainesville, Florida.
The Heroes were recognized at a ceremony at the University of West Florida. This is the first Heroes event that was held in person at UWF since the beginning of the pandemic. In 2020 and 2021, the students were recognized virtually via a television show.
Ashley Slade Named Byrneville Elementary Teacher Of The Year
April 30, 2022
Ashley Slade has been named Byrneville Elementary School Teach of the Year.
Slade, described as a “rock star kindergarten teacher” with “one of the biggest hearts”, was surprised with the news on Friday.
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Kimbro-Cothron Named Tate High’s Sunshine State Scholar Nominee
April 29, 2022
Raegan Kimbro-Cothron was selected as Tate’s Sunshine State Scholar Nominee based on her excellent PSAT scores, EOC scores, and her high GPA. Her participation in dual enrollment math classes and her community service hours helped push her to the top of Tate’s selection list, according to the school.
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