How Do You Spell Winners? Deputy Helps Student With His Tie Before Spelling Bee
February 4, 2022
Thursday was a big day for Flomaton Elementary School sixth grader Caleb Ware.
It was the county spelling bee, and Caleb wanted to look his very best. He had the shoes, the nice white dress shirt, and the tie. But those tie Windsor knots…those are tough.
Enter the school resource officer, Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s deputy Randall Gulley and his Windsor knot tie-tying skills. Some over, under, through, around, or something like that. There are 11 steps; we looked that up. Or maybe the deputy tied a half-Windsor knot. That has nine steps, so it’s not really half.
Regardless of the knot, it had that sharp classic look, and it gave Caleb confidence as he competed in the county spelling bee.
Caleb knocked it out of the park. He went 12 rounds and finished as first runner-up.
In the picture with his trophy, you can see that tie with the great knot. It’s hard to notice though because of that big smile. A big confident smile.
The next word is winners.
Used in a sentence?
Caleb and Officer Gulley were both winners Thursday in the spelling bee.
Winners. W-i-n-n-e-r-s. Real winners.
Northview High Names Students Of The Month
February 4, 2022
Northview High School has named Students of the Month for January. They are junior Bayllon Matson and sophomore Ava Gurganus. They are pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Sailor Serving About USS Harry S. Truman
February 2, 2022
Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Travis Odom is serving aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa
Odom is pictured using a drill to make a key in the repair shop aboard the USS Harry S. Truman.
Photos by U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman T’ara Tripp for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ransom Middle Students Celebrate Literacy With Space Station Astronauts, Chat With Future Astronaut
February 1, 2022
Ransom Middle School celebrated Literacy Week in an out of this world fashion last week.
The Escambia County School District’s theme was ” Launch into Literacy: Blast Off into New Worlds”, and Ransom students did just that.
Seventh grade students listened to astronauts on the International Space Station read their favorite stories all week. This included Florida middle school teacher turned Astronaut Joseph Acaba who read the book “Notable Notebooks” to them.
To bring Literacy Week in for a landing, Ransom students met and interviewed potential future Mars astronaut Alyssa Carson via online chat. They posed questions to the 20-year old Florida Tech University astrobiology student about her training at NASA and plans for colonizing the red planet.
“How would you like to see Mars colonized, and what things would you definitely want included in your Martian community?” is the question student Noah Jacobs asked.
The current unit in the students’ seventh grade language arts textbook centers around the question, “Should humanity’s future lie among the stars?” which made Carson the perfect candidate to offer an expert opinion on the subject of future space missions and exploration.
“We learned about Alyssa’s impressive resume this week as we planned our questions for our meeting with her,” seventh grader Kennedi Carter said. “She turned out to be the perfect person to ask. It was amazing to meet someone who has accomplished so much and who is not that much older than us.”
“Before meeting Alyssa Carson today, I never pictured myself going into space at such a young age,” said Addison Fowler who shares Carson’s dream of becoming an astronaut. “But Alyssa explained that we might be the perfect age to be the ones they will need for future colonies in space.”
In describing the exciting day, Landon Miller explained, “Today was one small step for students, and one giant leap for Ransom Middle School.”
After they signed off with Carson, the students posed for pictures with her image on a large screen, signed a card thanking her for such an exciting educational experience, and received “We Are the Mars Generation” bracelets she had mailed to them for the day’s big event.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Elementary Fourth Graders Compete In Tropicana Speech Contest
January 30, 2022
The top three contestants from each fourth grade class at Jim Allen Elementary School competed in the school’s Tropicana Speech Contest last week.
Jim Allen’s first place winner, Raelyn Dean, will move on to compete against students across the district.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
From A Mayor To A Sheriff, Guest Readers Help Celebrate Literacy Week In Escambia County
January 28, 2022
The Escambia County School District is continuing to celebrate Literacy Week with activities and events at schools across the district.
Many schools have had guest readers throughout the week.
Thursday, Century Mayor Ben Boutwell read to students at Byrneville Elementary School, where it was also “alien day”.
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons and Commander Andy Hobbs read to a kindergarten class at Beulah Elementary School where students were celebrating the 100th day of school.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pensacola Children’s Chorus Forms New Tri-City Children’s Choir For Century, Flomaton, Jay
January 27, 2022
The Tri-City Children’s Choir (TCCC) has been formed as regional initiative of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus.
TCCC will welcome young singers in grades 2-6 who reside in the Century, Flomaton, Jay and surrounding area.
The choir will be under the direction of Holley Driver, a Century-based music teacher.
“I believe this is a wonderful opportunity for the children in our community because locally, not driving a great distance, or driving to the city, or going downtown Pensacola, but locally, they will receive cultural, academic, and social growth fostered by participating in a choir with like minded peers and they will be exposed to a high quality level of musical training and musicianship,” Driver said.
Singers will meet weekly on Thursdays, with the spring session March 3-May 12 from 4:30 until 5:15 p.m. at Century First United Methodist Church, 530 Church Street. TCCC is a tuition-based program and costs $5-$15 per week. Families may choose the weekly amount that works best for their household finances, and scholarships are also available.
Alex M. Gartner, artistic and executive director of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, said making music with others provides children with an opportunity for immense personal and social growth.
“By studying music, participating in rehearsals, and sharing performances with the community, singers learn invaluable lessons in responsibility, teamwork, accountability, empathy, and confidence,” Garner said. “In this, TCCC not only strives to inspire talented young musicians, but to mold them into assured individuals and powerful contributors to their community.”
For more information on joining the choir, or make a contribution, visit www.tricitychoir.org. Registration officially opens February 1.
Driver taught music in the Escambia County School District for over 15 years, served as the choral director at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino for nine years, and teaches in her own studio.
Jim Allen Elementary School Names Students Of The Month
January 27, 2022
Jim Allen Elementary school has named students of the month. They are Layana Perry and Daniel Mack. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Schools Are Celebrating Literacy Week
January 27, 2022
The Escambia County School District is celebrating Literacy Week with activities and events at schools across the district.
District 1 school board member Kevin Adams stopped by Kimberly Aiken’s second grade class Wednesday at Beulah Elementary School. He read the book “The Recess Queen” to the class.
“The Recess Queen” offers a fresh look at bullying and conflict resolution, according to the publisher.
Tate High School Names Students Of The Month
January 24, 2022
Tate High School recently named Evan Myer and Shyla McRoy as Students of the Month for November. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.