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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Northview Names Students Of The Month
April 28, 2022
Northview High School has named their Students of the Month for March. They are senior Torian Richardson and junior Charles Wood. They are pictured with principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Students Of Year Honored From Each Escambia District School By ECCPTA
April 27, 2022
The Escambia County Council of PTAs and PTSAs held their Student of the Year Awards Tuesday night at Washington High School.
The following students were recognized:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
A.K. Suter — Alexa Brooks
Bellview — Elliott Crocker
Beulah — Morgan Fuqua
Blue Angels — Abel Brown-Adams
Bratt — Jeremy Lane Lisenby
Brentwood — Ananda Hall
C.A. Weis — Skylah Jones
Cordova Park — Aaliyah Smith
Ensley — Eva Estrup
Escambia Westgate — Jubal Johnson
Ferry Pass — Aden Khan
Global Learning — Journee Williams
Helen Caro — Xavier Blacksher
Jim Allen — Maddox Mims
Kingsfield — Shaelyn Salter
L.D. McArthur — Jasmine Evans
Lincoln Park — Aiden Major
Longleaf — Kiptyn Crosby
Molino Park — Zanylah Staten
Montclair — Morgan Burnette
Myrtle Grove — Lynx Powell
N.B. Cook — Sklyer Chiasson
Navy Point — Grettel Centeno
O.J. Semmes — Kamiaz Randall
Oakcrest — Thomas Joseph Musick
Pensacola Beach — Lauren Kalb
Pine Meadow — Caleb McCraney
Pleasant Grove — Braiden Morin
R.C. Lipscomb — Carver Quinn
Reinhardt Holm — Derenya Griffin
Scenic Heights — Ma’lik Lee
Sherwood — Cristian West
Warrington — Alyana Pugh
West Pensacola — Keria Nolan
MIDDLE SCHOOLS, HIGH SCHOOLS, SPECIAL CENTERS
Bellview Middle School — Nhu Hoang
Beulah Academy of Science — Brooklyn Carmack
Beulah Middle — Eleazar East
Brown Barge Middle — Sammy Sells
Ernest Ward Middle — Dallas McCarthy
Escambia Westgate — Elizabeth Jackson
Ferry Pass Middle — Me-Kayla Dixon
J.H. Workman Middle — Addison Cook Rayauna Stokes
Bailey Middle — Isabella Kirk
Ransom Middle — Aveononna Shatina Powe
Warrington Middle — J’Kyla Huff
Success Academy — (did not participate)
Washington High — Shayla Griffin
Henry McMillan School — Marvin Eugene Watts, Jr.
Escambia High — James Wheeler
Escambia Westgate — Aryauni Moultrie
Northview High — Michael Odell Bowen
Pace Center for Girls — Avery Jones
Pensacola High — Nataniel Agustin
Pine Forest High — Amanda Taylor
Tate High — Carter Pitts
West Florida High — Devin Lowell
EREC Names Hetrick, Bott As Scholarship Winners
April 26, 2022
Escambia River Electric Cooperative has announced the winners of the 2022 Herman D. Johnson Scholarship Awards.
They are Sarah Hetrick from Escambia County (pictured left) and Hanna Bott of Santa Rosa County.
Hetrick is a senior at Northview High School and is the daughter of Joseph and Connie Hetrick. She plans to use this scholarship to pursue a nursing degree.
Hetrick is the senior class secretary and participates in several clubs such as Student Government Association, Math Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She also holds many hours volunteering for Northwest Escambia Ballpark and First Baptist Church of Bratt.
Bott is a senior at Central High School and is the daughter of Penny Bott. Hannah hopes to follow in her mother’s footsteps as an elementary teacher.
Bott has held many offices in Key Club and Beta , and is currently volunteering at Olive Baptist Church and Chumuckla Elementary School. She was an EREC delegate for the Tallahassee Youth Tour and will be attending the Washington Youth Tour.
In the past, capital credits issued by EREC that were unclaimed had to be turned over to the state. But state legislation now allows such funds to be deposited into a qualified, educational charity fund. The EREC membership voted to use these funds in the form of scholarships.