Hard Work Pays Off Big For North Escambia Youths At Fair’s Steer Auction
November 1, 2009
Months of hard worked paid off for several North Escambia youths Saturday night as their steers were sold at auction at the Pensacola Interstate Fair.
For Brendan Bell, a sixth grade FFA member at Ernest Ward Middle School, the payoff was huge – $7,140 for his grand champion steer. The 11-year old’s black steer won the FFA supreme champion among FFA students at this year’s fair. The 1,190 pound steer was purchased by Kay Campbell of American Concrete Supply in Cantonment.
Trey Flowers won youth champion/supreme champion with his steer, a category for youth that do not belong to an FFA chapter. His steer brought $7,740.
In front of a crowd of about 100 people, the steers were auctioned off by auctioneer Richard Gibbs.
Justin Hall, FFA reserve winner, received $4,500 for his steer. Jessica McMillian, youth reserve winner, received $4,005 for her steer.
Other steers were sold as follows:
- Lynsey Meharg, $8,400
- Haley Lambeth, $4,270
- Devin Bell, $4,095
- Amber Estes, $3,250
- Allison Vidak, $3,230.50
- Jessica Imholte, $3,150
Saturday night’s auction was the 50th at the Pensacola Interstate Fair.
Pictured above: Brendan Bell, Ernest Ward Middle School member Brendan Bell with his grand champion steer at the Pensacola Interstate Fair. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Two Honored For Service To Military, Community
November 1, 2009
Northview High School recently honored two of its military members that are moving on. Both men were recognized for their military and community service.
Sr. Chief Lee Coleman is retiring at the end of this school year after having taught Naval Science at Northview since the school opened in 1996.
Northview Principal Gayle Weaver still remembers the first day she saw Coleman. The campus was still under construction, and Coleman was scheduled for an interview on what turned out to be a very rainy day.
“I can remember him coming across all that mud around the construction area. He was wearing his dress whites,” she said. “He did not get mud on him anywhere. I knew then that he was the one.”
Coleman is a graduate of Newbury College in Boston, Mass., and has been teaching for 15 years. He sponsors the armed and unarmed drill teams at Northview, along with the color guard and honor guard.
Northview also honored SFC Bobby Ewing, Jr., a 1997 graduate, for his military service and current role as the school’s U.S. Army recruiter. Ewing will soon leave his post as a recruiter in Pensacola and head to a new assignment overseas.
Ewing and Coleman were both presented with plaques and recognized during halftime of Friday night’s Seniors Honor football game at Northview.
Pictured top: Northview Principal Gayle Weaver presents a plaque to Senior Chief Lee Coleman. Pictured bottom: SFC Bobby Ewing. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Got The Blues: Smurfs Take Over Local Elementary
November 1, 2009
Things were looking a little blue Friday at Byrneville Elementary School, and it was all for a good cause.
The school’s faculty and staff agreed to dress like Smurfs if the students and community raised $100 toward sending a veteran to Washington on an upcoming Gulf Coast Honor Flight. People responded; by Friday morning, the school had raised over $300.
“We had a blast doing this, and the kids loved it,” teacher Jacke Johnston said.
For more photos of the Byrneville Smurfs, click here.
Pictured: Teachers and staff at Byrneville Elementary dressed like Smurfs on Friday after the school raised over $300 for the Honor Flight program. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
NHS Honors Seniors
October 31, 2009
The Class of 2010 was honored during the final Northview High School home game of the season.
For a complete photo gallery with all of the seniors, click here.
The following seniors were honored on Seniors Nigh Friday night in Bratt:
NHS Tribal Beat Band: Allison Spence, Kolbi Cobb, Jackson Smith, Olivia Nolen and Malorie Okahashi.
NJROTC: Clint Davis, Jessica Bloodsworth, Ethan Waters, Miranda Scott, Zachary Byers, Monica Mclain, Tyler Hunter and Cody Cousin.
Cheerleaders: Felicia Settle, Carley Hetrick, Aimee Clarke, Amber McMillan, Kassandra Lett, Courtney Merritt, Candice Greenwell and Heather Ward.
Football players: Austin Reid, John Sellars, Brad Lowery, James Shook, Devin Moorer, Phillip Coon, Sam Cooler, Austin Cooper, Wesley Morris, Anthony Pierce, Steven Long, Shakel Holmes, Jeremy Jackson, Brian Knight, Ka’Darius Grice, Aaron Chancery, Dayton Porter, Chris Sheets, Seth Leonard, Casey Hare and Lance Yuhasz.
For a complete photo gallery with all of the seniors, click here.
Pictured above: Senior football player Seth Leonard with his parents Heather and Steve Leonard. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Flomaton Fall Festival
October 30, 2009
From Spiderman to princesses to Michael Jackson and more, characters of all sorts roamed the streets of downtown Flomaton Thursday night during the town’s annual Fall Festival.
NorthEscambia.com was there; click here to see our complete photo gallery.
Pictured top: Hundreds packed the streets of Flomaton Thursday night for a Fall Festival. Pictured inset: Even the King of Pop took part in the festivities. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Bratt Elementary Third Graders ‘Bebop With Aesop’
October 30, 2009
Third graders at Bratt Elementary learned some important lessons Thursday morning as they presented the play “Bebop With Aesop”.
Scenes from classic fairy tales came to life as students learned lessons like “look before you leap”, “don’t count your chickens”, and “honesty is the best policy”.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the play, click here.
Pictured top: Cameron Long (middle) as Aesop in Bebop with Aesop Thursday morning at Bratt Elementary. Pictured inset: The Hare of Tortoise and the Hare fame portrayed by Shelby Bashore. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Century Library Does Halloween In Big Style
October 30, 2009
It was a spooktacular good time for dozens of area children Thursday afternoon at the Century Branch Library.
During the library’s fourth annual Halloween program, children in a variety of costumes enjoyed lots of treats and cookie decoration.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
Students Of The Month Named At North Escambia Schools
October 27, 2009
Escambia County Students of the Month have been named by the Escambia Association for Administrators in Education. The awards are presented monthly to two students from participating schools.
- Bratt Elementary — Tereasia S. Burt, kindergarten; Noah J. Moore, third grade
- Molino Park Elementary — Devin A. Abrams, fourth grade; Madelyn A. Lathan, fourth grade
- Jim Allen Elementary — Keith A. Isaacs, fourth grade; Christopher M. Jones, fourth grade
- Ernest Ward Middle — Justin D. Kite, seventh grade; Madalyn Y. Coon, eighth grade
- Ransom Middle — Amber P. Nguyen, seventh grade; Hannah K. Smith, sixth grade
- Northview High — Angel M. Mitchell, ninth grade; Da’michael A. Fountain, ninth grade
- Tate High — Courtney M. Bonucchi, 12th grade; Kevin M. Sapp, 11th grade.
Pictured top: Angel Mitchell and Da’michael A. Fountain, Northview High School’s Students of the Month for October. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview FFA Booth Takes Top Honors At The Fair
October 26, 2009
The Northview High School FFA’s booth at the Pensacola Interstate Fair took a first place award. The booth recreates a scene from Northview’s annual Food for America program held each spring. Many NHS FFA members and volunteers worked many hours on the booth. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Hundreds Enjoy Williams Station Day In Atmore
October 25, 2009
Hundreds from across South Alabama and Northwest Florida enjoyed Williams Station Day Saturday in Atmore.
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Williams Station Day takes its name from Atmore’s early history when in 1866 the community was a supply stop along the Mobile and Great Northern railroad.
Festival-goers were entertained by a wide variety of musical acts — from blues to classic rock. A wide variety of arts and crafts were also available.
In the Storytelling Tent Paula Larke (pictured left), nationally renowned performer/lecturer utilized her music, poetry, and stories of real life heroes and “she-roes.” She was joined by magician Gary Ledbetter, a terrific entertainer who has performed magic nationally and internationally.
In the Fiddler’s Tent, Winkie Hicks’ Frontier Bluegrass Group performed an all-day jam session. Other venues included a children’s art village, pony rides, hay rides, the Williams Station “Express,” a pumpkin painting and carving contest, and a car show.
The Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway also had a locomotive available for tours and plenty of horn-blowing fun for the children.
Click here for a photo gallery from Williams Station Day in Atmore.
Pictured top: Enjoying the arts and crafts portion of Williams Station Day in Atmore Saturday. Pictured inset: Storyteller Paula Larke. Pi
