Century Area Fights Cancer With Relay For Life
April 25, 2010
Communities from across the area joined together Saturday and early Sunday morning for Century’s Relay for Life.
The event, which benefits the American Cancer Society, was held from noon Saturday until early Sunday morning at the Old Century High School gymnasium — forced indoors by Saturday’s stormy weather.
Click here for a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event.
“It is a community joining together for a common goal — celebrating life, remembering those lost to cancer and fighting back against the disease” Paula Jernigan, Century’s Relay chairperson, said.
During Saturday’s opening ceremony, Tri-City Ledger Publisher Joe Thomas (pictured) spoke about his battle with prostate cancer during the past year — and his victory over the disease due to early intervention and technology made possible in part by the American Cancer Society.
Participating teams included the Alger-Sullivan Historical Society, Tina’s Journey, The Mud Bugs, Ernest Ward Middle School, Emerald Coast Hospice, Byrneville Elementary School, Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, Century Correctional Institution, Students Stomping and the Century Library.
Pictured top: The Century Relay for Life gets underway Saturday afternoon with a Survivors Lap at the old Century High School. Pictured inset: Tri-City Ledger Publisher Joe Thomas speaks about his battle with prostate cancer. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Atmore Holds Relay For Life
April 25, 2010
Rain forced the Atmore Relay for Life indoors this year but did not dampen the spirit of those working to fight cancer.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
Teams participating in the 2010 Atmore Relay for Life included Atmore Community Hospital, Atmore First Assembly, Atmore News, Atmore Nursing Care Center, Elaine’s Team, First National Bank & Trust, Gulf Winds, Liberty Belle’s, Masland Carpet, Poarch Creek Indians, Team Hope, United Bank, Walgreens and Winn Dixie.
The fund raising goal for this year’s Atmore Relay for Life was $65,000, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
Pictured above and below: The Atmore Relay for Life was forced indoors Saturday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Local Elementary Students Were Named Shining Stars
April 25, 2010
The Greater Escambia Community Foundation and WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, presentedthe Shining Star Award to 36 Escambia County elementary students in a ceremony Sunday afternoon at WSRE’s Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio on the main campus of Pensacola Junior College.
Area principals and teachers selected the winners based on good citizenship, community service and adherence to the core values of the Escambia County School District: equality, responsibility, integrity, respect, honesty and patriotism. Each winner was awarded a certificate of achievement and a new bicycle and helmet. In addition, the winners autographed a billboard which has been erected in their honor and is proudly displayed on 9th Avenue, south of Hayes Street in Pensacola.
North Escambia area Shining Star Award winners are:
- Jada Tucker, Bratt Elementary School
- Shellie Harrelson, Byrneville Elementary School
- Olivia Guntner, Jim Allen Elementary School
- April Payne, Molino Park Elementary School
Former Florida State Representative DeeDee Ritchie and Mayor Mike Wiggins was the Masters of Ceremonies. Escambia County Superintendent Malcolm Thomas spke at the festivities. Principals and teachers from each school, as well as the winners’ families and friends, were invited to attend.
Students honored this year provided a variety of inspiration. Some honored WWII Veterans by raising money for the Emerald Coast Honor Flight; some forged friendships with the elderly in a local assisted-living facility; and others worked in their school’s garden, volunteered to push a classmate’s wheelchair, participated in Jump Rope for Heart, or reached out to their peers with help and encouragement.
Century Holds Sawmill Day
April 25, 2010
The Sawmill Day heritage festival was held Saturday in Century’s historical park. The event included a variety of entertainment, displays, arts, crafts, food, an antique car show and more.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
EREC Holds Annual Meeting
April 25, 2010
Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s 71st Annual Meeting was held Saturday at Northview High School.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
Pictured above: Entertainment prior to the start of the business session at Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting Saturday. Pictured below: Lunch was provided by the Northview High School FFA. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary Releases Third Nine Weeks Honor Roll
April 20, 2010
Byrneville Elementary School has released its honor roll for the third nine weeks.
Students on the Byrneville Elementary School Third Nine Weeks Honor Roll are:
Kindergarten: Mrs. Barberree
All Satisfactory
- Cody Adams
- Hunter Borelli
- Nevaeh Brown
- Bama Coburn
- Shelby Cotita
- Cole Dunsford
- Cameron Grimes
- Dalton Hanks
- Taylor Levins
- Paige Ross
- Dillon Spears
Kindergarten: Mrs. Dawson
All Satisfactory
- Mallory Bell
- Grace Blackmon
- Kaitlin Gafford
- Eli Jackson
- Alyssa Jordan
- Lillie McCall
- Julianna Money
- Torka Mills
First Grade: Mrs. Thornton
All A’s
- Maille Kilcrease
- Sophie Cotita
All A’s and B’s
- Logan Bryan
Maggie Mae Cufr
Heather Knowles
Ty Rolin
Second Grade: Mrs. Lambeth
All A’s
- Alex Glidewell
- Cloe Smith
All A’s and B’s
- Skyler Busbee
- Jacob Coleman
- Steven Cotita
- Jake Lambeth
- Kelli Merchant
- Olivia Watson
Second Grade: Mrs. Rogers
All A’s
- Ian Gifford
- Hannah Merchant
- Lea Nall
- Valorie Padilla
- Laurel Sims
- Nicholas Trump
All A’s and B’s
- River Calloway
- Tyler Newton
- Ciara Smith
- Ashley Taylor
- Earl Washington
- Hannah Wilcoxon
Third Grade: Mrs. Dunsford
All A’s
- Paige Killam
- Seth Killam
All A’s and B’s
- Kris Baxter
- Matthew Caine
- Rebecca Diamond
- Grace Johnson
- Jacob Jordan
- Grant Matlock
- Peyton Newsome
- Destiny Payne
Third Grade: Mrs. Weaver
All A’s:
- Tanner Levins
- Courtney Payne
- Olivia Porter
All A’s and B’s
- Austin Adams
- Jacob Borelli
- Colby Graham
- Sarah Nelson
- Faith Watters
Fourth Grade: Mrs. Gilmore
All A’s
- Kayla Glavan
- Bailee Hinote
- Alaina Rolin
All A’s and B’s
- Anna Belle Barberree
- Jenna Black
- Patience Newsome
- Meagan Reid
4th grade: Mrs. McDaniel
All A’s
- Shellie Harrelson
- Beau Henderson
All A’s and B’s
- Abby Hammond
- Jayda Warner
- Destiny Watson
5th grade: Mrs. Johnston
All A’s
- Raychell Baker
- Alyssa Bell
- Alyssa Borelli
- Dillon Clary
- Hunter Cofield
- Jessica Stacey
- Jacob Weaver
All A’s and B’s
- Dustin Bethea
- Cameron Biggs
- Tommie Campbell
- Kaley Jo Cofield
- Kristen Johnson
- Hunter Lassiter
- McKayla Macks
- Blake Reid
- Mallarie Rigby
- Brianna Smith
- Caleb Therrell
NHS Drama Presents Narnia
April 16, 2010
The Northview High School Theater Department presented Narnia — The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Friday night to rave reviews.
Cast and crew members included 26 students: Clint Davis as Aslan, Professor and Father Christmas; Nathan Taylor as Peter; Abigail Odom as Susan; Justin Purvis as Edmund; Georgia Goetter as Lucy; Angel Mitchel as Mrs Thomas; Tyler Hunter as The White Witch; Kayla Dempsey as The Dwarf Hag; Eric Ickeringill as Mr Beaver; Olivia Nolen as Mrs Beaver; Micah Byars as Fenris Ulf the Captain of the Witch’s Army; Erin Freemin as Monkey; Victoria Barrow as Goat; Jazzlyn Franklin as Panther; Jamichael Carson as Centaur Aslan’s Gaurd; Taylor Rigby as the Rabbit Spy; LaDerius Franklin as The Minotaur and Stage Manager; Aaron Hammond as The Spectra; Blake Luker as the Pig Man; Mallorie Okahashi Stage Hand; Alanna Johnson Stage Hand; Felicia Settle Stage Hand Curtain Operator; Johnny Robbins Sound Tech; Mason Coleman Spotlight Man; Miranda Scott Assistant Stage Manger; and Sebastian Jones Light Tech.
Pictured above: (L-R) Justin Purvis as Edmund, Nathan Taylor as Peter, Georgia Goetter as Lucy and Abigail Odom as Susan. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Students Send Veterans On Honor Flight (With Photo Gallery)
April 15, 2010
The World War II veterans on the sixth Emerald Coast Honor Flight were welcomed back to Pensacola last night by thousands, including members of the Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders.
The students and staff in the Escambia County School District raised $114,000 to sponsor the flight to Washington for the veterans to tour the World War II Memorial and other monuments in the nation’s capital. Almost 100 veterans were on Wednesday’s flight.
During “mail call” on the flight from Pensacola, each veteran received mail — cards and letters — from students and school staff from every school in the district.
Each school in the district raised funds for the trip, including $2,580 contributed by Ernest Ward.
For a photo gallery, click here. (Photos submitted by Ramona Fischer.)
Pictured top: Members of the Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders welcomed veterans on the sixth Emerald Coast Honor Flight back to the Pensacola airport Wednesday night. Cheerleaders pictured are: (back L-R) Lily Townson, Tamara Green, Mallory Ryan, Anna Fischer, Katelynn Calloway, Chelsea Ward Front, (front) Morgan Ward, Hannah Gibson, Mallory Wiggins and Paeton Hadley. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bright Images: Northview Art Students’ Work
April 15, 2010
Several students from Northview High School currently have art work on exhibit in the Escambia County School District’s 52nd annual Bright Images Art Show at the J.E. Hall Center.
Several of the students also won awards for their artwork, including:
- Mallory Okahashi, 12th grade – 1st place, Sculpture
- Nathan Taylor, 12th grade & Jamichael Carson, 11th grade – honorable mention, Sculpture
- Abby Odom, 10th grade – 1st place, Beginning Art
- Megan McCann, 12th grade – 2nd place, Beginning Art
- Libby Page, 12th grade – honorable mention, Beginning Art
- Grant Bellizzi, 12th grade – honorable mention, Drawing
- Northview 2-D Design students, 9-12th grade – 3rd place, Mixed-Media
Other students with work on display include junior Katelynn Garrison and seniors Parish Kelley and Ariel Morris.
Narnia — The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Coming To Northview
April 14, 2010
The Northview High School Theater Department will present Narnia — The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe this Friday night.
The play will be presented Friday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northview High School Theater. Tickets are one sale, $5 each, at the Northview front office.