Local Cheerleaders March In Disney Thanksgiving Parade
November 28, 2021
Six North Escambia area cheerleaders marched in the UCA All American Parade this Thanksgiving at Disney World in Orlando.
Participants were Northview High School junior varsity cheerleaders Kaitlin Lloyd and Lacey Sapp (pictured first below), Ernest Ward Middle School 8th grade cheerleaders Mary Oliver and Sophia Adkins (pictured second below), and Jay cheerleaders Lily Land and Chloeigh Pierce (pictured third below).
They were part of “Team Minnie” (pictured bottom).
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Coach Kris Lapata Named Beulah Elementary Teacher Of The Year
November 27, 2021
Coach Kris Lapata has been the Teacher of the Year at Beulah Elementary School. Lapata is a physical education teacher. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Instagram Worthy Photo Op: 4-H Hay Bale Decorating Contest Winners
November 26, 2021
The results are in from the 2021 Escambia County 4-H Hay Bale Decorating Contest. And you have a chance to check out the winners (and snap a few great Instagram photos too) through this weekend.
First place went to the NAS Pensacola 4-H Club, second place to the Barrineau Park 4-H Club, and third place to the Discovery 4-H Club. Other entries were from the Escambia Shooting Stars 4-H Club, Northview 4-H Club, Escambia County Horse 4-H Club, Escambia County Leadership 4-H Club and the Perdido Bay UMC 4-H Club.
The hay bales will be on display at the corner of Stefani Road and 9 1/2 Mile Road, the first intersection south of the Escambia County Extension Service.
For photos of all of the entries, click here.
Pictured: First place went to the NAS Pensacola 4-H Club (top photo), second place to the Barrineau Park 4-H Club (below), and third place to the Discovery 4-H Club (bottom). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Park Students Donate Over 3,000 Food Items To Their Community
November 25, 2021
Molino Park Elementary School students stepped up to help fight hunger in the Molino community in a very big way this year.
The school collected over 3,000 food drive items; it was their most successful food drive in over five years.
The top three classes donating the most food items were:
- 1st Place – Miss Warren’s first grade class (with 341 items)
- 2nd place – Miss Tourney’s pre-k class
- 3rd place – Mrs. Gilmore’s third grade class
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol helped transport the items to the food pantry at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino.
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Farm To City: A Thanksgiving Bounty For 1,000 Needy Families
November 23, 2021
Students and volunteers from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties worked in fields near Jay Monday to harvest vegetables that will help feed 1,000 needy families this week for Thanksgiving.
The event at the University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education Center is part of Farm to City Week, bringing the bounty of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences farm to the needy of the city.
The students were from agricultural programs and organizations that included FFA members from Northview High , Tate High, Ernest Ward Middle, Jay High School, Central High and Milton High.
The produce will be distributed to 500 families in Escambia County and 500 in Santa Rosa County along with a turkey or ham and all the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal from Feeding the Gulf Coast and the Waterfront Rescue Mission.
Drive-thru distribution for the food are taking place on a first come basis from 10 a.m. until noon Thursday at the Waterfront Rescue Mission at 348 Herman Street in Pensacola and the Milton Community Center at 5629 Byrom Street.
FAST FACT: In September, NorthEscamiba.com gave readers a sneak peak at this event as the collards were planted. Click to tap here for that story and photos.
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Cantonment Lodge Hosts First Responders Breakfast
November 22, 2021
Cantonment Masonic Lodge #322 hosted a free breakfast for first responders Saturday morning, serving about 75 active and retired first responders Saturday. They plan to hold breakfast events in the future for other community groups. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview High Names Students Of The Month
November 17, 2021
Northview High School has named Gracie Godwin and Derrick Nicholson as Students of the Month for October. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview NJROTC Wins Weekend Orienteering Meet
November 15, 2021
The Northview High School NJROTC took first place overall in a weekend orienteering meet at Blakeley State Park near Spanish Fort.
The Northview cadets also took first in male varsity, second in male junior varsity, and second in female intermediate.
Michael Cody took the top spot in varsity, with Ethan Kilburn and John Bashore coming in third and fourth. Erich Amerson took the second spot on junior varsity, and Dallon Rackard was fifth.
Sarius Davis, Raven Mccarthy and Shelby Kent took second, third and fifth place, respectively, in the female intermediate race.
Orienteering involves navigation with a map and compass with a goal of getting from point to point in the fastest time possible.
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Walnut Hill VFD Honors Firefighters, NWE Coach Greg Gibson During Record Breaking Fish Fry
November 14, 2021
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department honored a late community member, a retiring officer and a firefighter during a record-breaking fish fry Saturday.
There were 897 catfish or grilled chicken plates sold — the highest total on record in the 52 years of the event.
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The 2021 Community Service Award was awarded posthumously to Greg Gibson. The president of Northwest Escambia (NWE) Chiefs Football and Cheer since 2013 passed away in August.
“He has changed many lives. His memory and actions will continue changing people’s lives forever,” Walnut Hill Chief Kevin Mininger said about Greg Gibson Saturday before presenting the award to his wife, Sylvia Gibson.
Diann Stewart, who is retiring from the department, was named Officer of the Year. She began her service in July 1992 as an EMT and CPR and first responder lead trainer. She has been a firefighter, a fire lieutenant and a fire captain. Her husband, former Walnut Hill Fire Chief Robert Stewart, passed away in 2012.
“She still gave her time unselfishly for nine more years,” current Mininger said. “We would like to thank her for the dedication and willingness to serve our community.”
Austin Snyder was named Walnut Hill Firefighter of the Year, an award chosen by his fellow firefighters.
Proceeds from the event are used by the department for equipment and to assist displaced fire victims.
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Fields Of Faith: Community Worship Service Held
November 14, 2021
Northview High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted their annual Fields of Faith last week in the Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
Fields of Faith is a national student-led initiative. “Students invite, pray for, share with, and challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ. An athletic field provides a neutral, rally point where a community can come together,” according to national organizers.
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