Mira Awards Honor Escambia’s Most Creative High School Seniors
June 10, 2021
Each year the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation celebrates the unique gifts and creative talents of students from the Escambia County School District’s seven high schools with the presentation of the Mira Creative Arts Awards.
Students received a custom medallion during their school’s senior awards to wear with their cap and gown at graduation.
The awards presented last month were as follows:
Escambia High School
Band: Aubrey Crooks, Lily Strickland, Jonathan Trillo
Chorus: Keith Franco, Ashlee Radcliff, Mary Rouse
Drama: James Smith
Instrumental – Piano: Nicholas Grimes
Orchestra: Jacob Barrow
Yearbook: Shea Robards
Northview High School
Band: Alexia Jeneske
Drama: Josiah Carter
Graphic Arts: William Wilson
Graphic Design: Savannah Doremus
Visual Arts: Alexis Fleming
Visual Design: Libby Pugh
Yearbook: Hannah Hughes
Pensacola High School
Band: Alyssa Pasco, Mikael Patriarca
Drama: Owen Ides, Graybill Partington, Gabrielle Vines
Orchestra: Jenalynn Fernandez
Photography: Tavi Parker
Visual Arts: Khuyen Tran, Calla Endacott, Morgan Green
Pine Forest High School
Band: Yasmin Blount, Keith Jackson
Chorus: Bennez Kornegay
Culinary Arts: Dillon Southerland
Orchestra: Saudia Davis
TV Production: Natalia Eddy
Visual Arts: Christian Missal, Ayshia Williams
Yearbook: Mary Prokosch
Tate High School
Band: Michael Dixon, Mia Morehouse
Drama: Grey Benauer, Brody Kuehn
Orchestra: Reeve Roberts, Jade Ronca
Photography: Maggie Williams
Theater/Chorus: Adalynn Joiner, Liliana Watson
Visual Arts: Natalee Stuart
Booker T. Washington High School
Band: Joshua A. Mullikin, Rick Washington
Chorus: Kindell Nathaniel Harris, Jonathan West
Orchestra: Zachary Ford, Alyson Maybin
Theater: Nathaniel Holzknecht, Anna E. Miley
Visual Arts: Scarlett Mariana Coffey, Jordyn Johnson
West Florida High School
Band: Autumn Clayton, Selalina Hakaumotu
Drama: Grace Stanley
Graphic Arts: Marie Jansen, Abe Pasion
Journalism: Parker Hassebrock, Myles Powers
Orchestra: Olivia Enkey
Visual Arts: Skai Estares, Liberty Isbell
Academic Awards Presented To Graduating Seniors At Each Escambia High School
June 9, 2021
The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation recently presented senior academic awards to students from each of the Escambia County School District’s high schools.
Seniors received a custom medallion to wear during their graduation ceremony.
The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation’s Academic Award honorees for the Class of 2021 were:
Escambia High School
Top Five (Six): Jennifer St. George, Joel Sexton, James Smith, Robert Vititoe, ArieAnna Muro, Malaika Voyou
Career and Technical: Ashley Gray
English: Laylah Curran
Foreign Language: Josefina Garcia
Math: Oanh Tran
Science: Amanda Silvania
Social Studies: Catherine Deason
Northview High School
Top Five: Amber Gilman, Libby Pugh, Savannah Doremus, Leland Seaton, Meredith McGhee
Career and Technical: Noah Harigel
English: Leia Grantham
Math: Sehoye Buckley
Science: David lamb
Social Studies: Ayiana Courtney
Pensacola High School
Top Five: Morgan Boesel, Benjamin Spangrud, Logan Turbiville, Sydney Dodson, Jenalynn Fernandez
National Merit Recipient: Owen Ides, Sydney Dodson
Career and Technical: Jordan Shipp
English: Willow Thompson
Foreign Language: Kyle-Xander Magpoc
Math: Samantha Galvan-Diaz
Science: Adryanna Cummings
Social Studies: Precious Oliver
PHS – International Baccalaureate
Top Five & National Merit Recipient: MaxAnthony Mateer
Top Five & National Merit Recipient: Ashley Wu
Top Five: Levi Cherek
Top Five & National Merit Recipient: Mai Tran
Top Five: Olivia Langhorne
Top Five: Claire Litvak
Top Five: Lauryn Murphy
National Merit Recipients: Calla Endacott, Kendall Frazee, Alyssa Pascoe, George Thomas Prettyman, Amy Zhang
Career and Technical: Graybill Partington
English: Akelah Reeves
Foreign Language: Adele Dorion
Math: Khuyen
Science: Siddhi Gavkar
Social Studies: Elizabeth Molchan
Pine Forest High School
Top Five & National Merit Recipient: Kayla Stapleton
Top Five: Alexandria Dread, Justin Pengson, Alan Munoz, Jaylen Thomas
Career and Technical: Jaeden Burrier
English: Caden Wilson
Foreign Language: Kaylee Holland
Math: Tabatha Farro
Science: Yasmin Blount
Social Studies: Sheridan McRoberts
Tate High School
Top Five & National Merit Recipient: Michael Dixon, John Semple
Top Five: Katelyn Loudon, Maggie Brown, Quang Vo
Career and Technical: Adam Lee
English: Evelyn Campbell
Foreign Language: Lauren Torrez
Math: Jonathan French
Science: Jackson Chatwood
Social Studies: Courtney Adams
Booker T. Washington High School
Top Five: Cortney Sherman, Vu Pham, Steven Nguyen, Xian Zhang, Alan Lapid, Measia Armstrong
Career and Technical: Elana Burke
English: Isabella Swan
Foreign Language: Mary Marinescu
Math: Turner Friday
Science: Trevor Shaffer
Social Studies: Cheree Rembert
West Florida High School
Top Five: Measia Armstrong, Jeffrey Bates, Autumn Clayton, Vi Dang, Roel Torres
Career and Technical: Cathryn Clay
English: Hayamus Williams
Foreign Language: Marina Tampary
Math: Ian Young
Science: Logan Nix
Social Studies: Kevin Le
Northview High School Class Of 2021 Graduates (With Complete Graduate List)
June 7, 2021
The the Northview High School Class of 2021 graduated Monday afternoon at the Pensacola Bay Center
Five seniors in the class had a GPA over 4.0, and another 25 had a GPA of 4.0 or greater.
“There are going to be obstacles … but no matter what you have to keep pushing forward,” Valedictorian Amber Gilman told the Northview Class of 2021. “This world is not easy, but these past four years have built is for it.”
“I can do all thing through Christ who strengthens me,” Gilman said, quoting Philippians 4:13. “No matter what you encounter throughout life, turn to God and He will give you strength. Without Him, no wall is too high, no valley is too low, and all things are possible.
For a photo gallery, click here.
“Hold on a little tighter, smile a little bigger, cry a little harder, laugh a little louder, forgive a little quicker, love a whole lot deeper,” said Libby Pugh, salutatorian and class president, who also closed her speech quoting Philippians 4:13. “I can do all thing through Christ who strengthens me.”
Graduating in the Northview High School Class of 2021 were:
Summa Cum Laude (4.0 and above)
Amber Marie Gilman
Libby Shay Pugh
Maggie Lauren Amerson
Naudia Briana-Nicole Carach
Staci Brianna Colter
Savannah Corrinn Doremus
Leia Madison Grantham
Jacob Elijah Hughes
Heather Lashea Knowles
Bryce Garrett Korinchak
David Allen Lamb
Meredith McKinley McGhee
Abigail Elise Nelson
Kenna Jenae Redmond
Leland Stanford Seaton
Benjamin Tyler Ward
Summer Marie Waters
Autumn Hope Williams
William Lane Wilson
Leah Faye Wood
Magna Cum Laude (3.85 and above)
Hannah Elizabeth Hughes
Alexia Taylor Jeneske
Maille Viola Kilcrease
Abigail Lynn Levins
Mary Paige Nassar
Emily Grace Stabler
Cum Laude (3.50 and above)
Sehoye Rose Buckley
Rylee Evan Huskey
Clayton John Kittrell
Madison Grace Peterson
Alyssa Brooke Ward
Marching In Alphabetical Order
Kyiah Verlie Bailey
Madelyn Brooke Berry
Keyshawn Nasir Breedlove
Andrew Joel Broadhead
Alencia Michelle Brown
Logan Wade Bryan
Cedriana A Carter
Josiah Byron Carter
Zacheriah James Chavers
Devon La’trey Cohen
Andrianna Clara Cooper
Ayiana Janiah Courtney
Esme’ Rose Culleton
Franki Juli’ana Daw
Megan Alissa Dellaccio-Sheets
Douglas Ryan Eychner
Joe Henry Franklin III
Stephen Breyden Freeman
Makayla Nichole Garrett
Alice Olivia Gibson
Jayce Dakota Gilley
Jon Noah Harigel
Hazel Marie Hayes
Jalaiyah Sanaa Ta’Nahjha Henderson
Chloe Allexis Hilton
Jayden Constantin Jackson
Ragan Elizabeth Lassiter
De’janique Latyra Lowery
Zaria Sade Madison
Marianna Garcia Martinez
Johnathan Shane McCarthy
Taheya Lee McGhee
Tyler Shane Merchant
Justin Earl Miller
Torka M Mills
Karelis Jadelynn Morales
Jeremiah Robert Morris
Madyson Shai Moye
Nhi Ngoc Nguyen
Jaylon Jerell North
Jesse Stone Presley
Madalin Estelle Roberts
Jalexis Sy’Rai Robinson
John Tyler Rolin
Michael Jerome Sanders
Trevor Dillan Scott
James Earl Small
Peggy Nicole Sunday
Cody Christopher Thomas
Brooklyn Leigh Thomas
Zachary Ryan Vader
Timothy Jason Walker
Aaron Christopher Washington
Michael Allen Whitmire
Nona Ann Wilson
Jonathan Blake Windham
Lillian Joan Worden
Also graduating, but not walking in Monday’s ceremony, were Garret James Bodiker, Alexis Madison Fleming Drake Thomas Jordan, and Matthew Leon Taft, Jr.
Tate High Class Of 2021 Graduates (With Complete Graduate List)
June 7, 2021
The nearly 500 members of the Tate High School Class of 2021 graduated Monday at the Pensacola Bay Center.
Valedictorian Katelyn Loudon achieved the highest GPA in the school’s history with a final GPA of 5.725, and co-salutatorians Maggie Brown and Michael Dixon tied to the exact decimal GPA of 5.55. The top 20 graduates all had a GPA over 5.0, and 27% of the class graduated with summa cum laude honors with a GPA greater than 4.0.
“God has given a joy that nothing can take away,” Valedictorian Katelyn Loudon said. “I verily believe that if you take ahold of the joy of the Lord and hold it your heart that life my get difficult, but you can find strength and encouragement in Him.”
“I am so excited to see what the future holds for each of you and the accomplished things that you will do,” Loudon told her fellow classmates. “Wherever life takes you, I pray you will be successful, and I will be cheering you on in whatever awaits in the future. You are all phenomenal, and I am so incredibly proud to call you my class. Go on and do great things, and if you every need any encouragement, remember there are people that care about you and wish you the best in the world. I bless you all in Jesus name. Good luck.”
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Co-salutatorian Michael Dixon reflected on the struggles of the Class of 2021.
“We battled, we’ve struggled, we have triumphed, and we’ve earned the celebration that we have today. This is our day, and we all deserve this celebration, this day to rejoice in the product of our hard work,” Dixon said.
“Whatever you choose to do in your post-high school life, know that every lesson learned and every challenge overcome has prepared us for the new battles that we face as we go forward,” said Co-salutatorian Maggie Brown. “It our job to persevere through these obstacles so that we can each have our own little happily ever after.”
A moment of silence was held for class member Sean Banks, who passed away in a wreck at age 15 during his sophomore year.
Here is the complete list of the Tate High School Class of 2021.
Honors graduates are noted as follows:
* With Honors
** With High Honors
**** With Highest Honors
Tristan Lee Abshire
Courtney Ryan Adams ****
Ronald Grant Adams
Laura Elizabeth Alexander ****
Ashtyn Allen ****
Winfred Anthony Allgyer *
Amaya Yvonne Allison
Landry Caleb Amos
Abigail Taylor Anders
Morgan Kelly Anderson ****
Sydney-Paige Juliette Andrulot
Jace William Anthony
Calen Jacob Arnevik ****
Logan Kaspar Arnold
Jaylyn Zhyer Avant
Alexander Nicholas Ayala **
Nathan Balaban Bailey ****
Alonah Brianne Baird
Bryson Alexander Baird
William Theodore Baker
Caleb Ellis Banks
Wesley Keith Bass
Brandon Thomas Bates ****
Cristian Alexander Bates ****
Dillon Andrew Baxter
Brody Allen Beal
Taijah Zanai Beasley
Lindsey Madison Beck
Tristin Saige Bedsole ****
William Douglas Beggs
Madison Danielle Behrends ****
Logan Ray Bell
Janiya Nicole Belyeu *
Laura Conley Benauer
Kayla Michele Bennett
Maxim Benjamin Berke
Ahmad El Bey *
Bobby Ray Black
Ja’terrius Le’quenton Blackmon
Kendall Jordyn Blackmon ****
Devin Allan Blanchard
Laticia Nicole Blanton
Savanna Leigh Blanton *
Alyssa Lynn Booska *
Dalton Layne Bowen
Tramarcus John Boyd **
Micheala Sasha Bragg *
Abigail J Brazwell
Aubrey Renee Brewer ****
Tayler Lynn Bridges ****
Kalynn Grace Brigham ****
Micah Thomas Brojanac
Amaya Marj’ae Brown
Maggie Ruth Brown ****
Mia M Brown ****
Nicholas Edward Brown
Devin Lee Bryant ****
Skyler Chase Bryant **
Abbie Elizabeth Burks ****
Maggie Grace Busbee ****
Christopher Douglas Butemeyer
Tristan Bret Butemeyer
Jainay Iyanne Butler
Khalia Kn’cole Bynum
Zayn Kennedy Cage
Daniel Hunter Cain
Elijah Brett Cain
James Cole Caldwell
Devin Rakel Campbell
Evelyn Faith Campbell ****
Deitrick L Cannon
Bryson Lane Caro
Courtney Lynn Carter
Peyton Edward Caslow
Rio Jeremiah Orila Castillo
Kathryn Alta Chaapel *
Sonyae Diavion Chambers
Jackson Cecil Chatwood ****
Jacob Lawson Chatwood ****
Adriana Jolee Chavez
Jonathan Evan Chisolm ****
Te’a Brianne Clark **
Brenden Scott Clay
Madison Anna Clay **
Preston Mitchell Coleman **
Jason Lane Comalander
Mackenzie Jae Como *
Jessica Jean Conti ****
Jaylen Tre’velle Cook
Nina Christine Coolidge
Kailanie Mialie Cotton *
Isaac Amadeus Cox
Korben Dean Creel
Brandon Connor Crisco ****
Jasmine Angelina Crossley
Prosser Todd Crow ****
Carson John Culbertson
Chanler Michael Curl
Nathan Edward Danforth **
Joshua Lawrence Daniels
Ines Dasilva ****
Taniyaja Princess Davenport-Dukes
Nicholas James David
Tanner Lee Davidson
Dahlia Ariana Davis
Kaitlyn Michelle Davis
Olivia Marie Davis ****
Dylan Matthew Daw
Haleigh Isabelle Dean ****
Brianna Marie Deason ****
Marybeth Thalia Debord **
Carson Carlo Deferrari *
Ernesto Del Sol
Michael Robert Dixon ****
Maddison D’Rea Dorion ****
Paige Maddison Douglas *
Haleigh Victoria Dove ****
Karah Leigh Durio **
Zamir Ameen Dyer
Ashley Breann Early
William Allen Early ****
Logan Connor Edmondson
Cody Matthew Edwards
Hailey Grace Edwards
Jalani Alia El-Amin
De’asia Marie English
Devin William English **
Tamirica Monique Epting ****
Lacey Renae Evans *
Shia JaMarques Evans
Brett Michael Faison
Julia Rachel Farina ****
Taylor William Faurie
Zoey Erin Fechter *
Benjamin Frank Feliciano Rodriguez ****
Elizabeth Grace Ferris
Jackson Thomas Finley *
Justin William Flannigan
Isabella LaNae Floyd
Rian Paige Floyd **
Brianna Alexis Folmar **
Nolan Theodore Forney
Kenzie Ann Forsyth
Grant Steven Foss ****
Dylan Chess Foster
Michael Laquan Fountain *
Anabelle Elaine Franklin *
Lauren Aaliyah Freeman
Jonathan David French ****
Taylor Nicole French ****
Austin Tyler Fridie
Naomi Michelle Friedl
Clayton Nathaniel Fritsch
Farrah Anniston Fromm ****
Jadon Daniel Fryman **
Angel Nichol Gaines
Jaqueline Michelle Gaines
Brentley Marie Garrett ****
Jaysen Charlie Garske *
Gabriel Scott Gaulden ****
Kaydaice Foy Gay
Aaron Dayle Geinert *
Isabella Savoy Ghiorso
Breanna Leigh Giannotti *
Elijah Emanuel Gibbs *
Jillian Tyne Gibson
Bryce James Gilmore ****
Dylan Thomas Godwin ****
Catherine Ann Gomes
Amaya Isabella Gomez *
Kiera Jolie Goodyear ****
Charles Carlton Gordon **
Jayson Alexander Goude
Alexander Bryce Grace ****
Alyssa Nicole Gray ****
Taylor Marie Greene
Jacob Heath Greeson ****
Tristian Henry Griffin
Jocelyn Elizabeth Grzywa
Samantha Ashley Guerrier ****
Alexis Paige Guillory
Damen Oz Hadder
James Timothy Hadder
Savannah Julia Hale
Jamie Lynn Haley *
Hannah Michelle Halfacre
Jayden Hall
Ta’Nahijah LaMia Hampton
Seydou Mounir Hanne **
Sadie Isabelle Hardy ****
Richard Alan Harrah *
Donald Ray Harris
Judith Lynn Harris
Maddison Elizabeth Harte ****
Chandler Gray Hastings ****
Kristen Danielle Hawkins
Peyton Elise Hedgepeth ****
Hagyn Leigh Helton **
Kelsey Brianne Hemmerle
Aarion Jabari Henderson
Emmi Danelle Henderson ****
Evan Michael Hered **
Skylar Allen Hester
Jenna Rose Bauer Hillman **
Freedom Lynn Hinkson
Madison Grace Holland ****
Samantha Cheyenne Hopkins *
Janaiya Latifa Hudson
Jane Lynn Hudson ****
Armonie Michele Hughes Nettles ****
Alexis Marie Hurd *
Jacob Ryan Hutto ****
Tyler Orion Isaak **
Dannica Jane Jablonski
Christian Reyse Jacobs *
Owen Kolts Jacobs *
Allison Taylor James ****
Jordan Tyler Jarman ****
Allison Suzanne Jefferis ****
Andrea Renee’ Jenkins
Bailey Nicole Jenkins ****
Joanna Jiang ****
Michael Johns *
Brooklyn Harley Johnson ****
Emily Rene’ Johnson ****
Jasper Quentin Johnson
Jonas Andrew Johnson *
Adalynn Lena Joiner ****
Davia Chanel Jones
Desiree Nicole Jones
Hunter Wade Jones
Aundrea Dominque Jordan
Devynn Cheyanne Jordan
Reese Lindsey Jordan ****
Halle Olivia Joyner ****
Bristol Denae Kelley ****
Thomas Wyatt Kemp
Corbyn Patrick King ****
Rayni LaRae Kirklin
Brandon Miguel Knieja *
David Anthony Kretzer ****
Brody Oliver Kuehn ****
Amahnyah-Dion Alexandra Nicole Lashley **
Morgan Leighann Lassiter **
Christopher Jacob LeDuc ****
Adam Cooper Lee ****
Jaylen Amariae’ Lee
Garrett Lee Leggett
Ta’niya Ashuna Lewis
Taylor Lee Lewis
Zakry Joseph Licastro
Shelby Nicole Lollie *
Katelyn Michelle Loudon ****
Nevaeh Martina Lowery
Medricks Jay Regala Lozano
Matthew William Luebke ****
Juan Lugo
Brandi Marie Lurie
Makayla Denise Mackin ****
Raegan Brooke Maddax
Oceanna Victoria Madison
Christopher Russell Malena
Madison Nicole Mann
Kallan Laurel Martin
Sydney Arin Martin *
Brooke Nicole Martinez
Madelyne Julia Massey
Branden Scott Massie
Myka Chrishelle Massie
Janiya Latrese Mathis
Tylen Avery Mayes
Haley Marie Rose Mazzanoble
Destany Marie McArthur
Molly Ann McArthur **
Jacob Judson McBride **
Phillip Jerome McDaniel
Bryant Manning McDonald *
Jonathon Brett McGallagher
Gabriel Maximus McKinley
Ty O’Neal McLean
Emily Elizabeth McNair ****
Ethan Conner McNair **
Connor Michael McQuaid
Stefani Eve McVay
Destiny Meister
Kobi Seth Menser ****
Ashton Nicole Meredith **
Ethan Daniel Middleton ****
Eva Marie Miller ****
Kaden Thomas Miller
Amanda Paige Mills ****
Crystal Marie Mills ****
Kasen Lane Millwood
Mia Victoria Morehouse ****
Lindsey Carole Morris ****
Cody Brandon Moyers
Ashton Evans Mulwee
Joshua Allen Murphy
Aaron Stephen Neshem ****
Ashlyn Michelle Nesmith ****
Tarrance Corneil Nichols
Alexander Joseph Nicholson
Zackary Thomas Nickell
T’kyia Nahkeria Nickerson
Madison Emilee Noble *
Preston Michael Nolan
Harlie Elizabeth Odom *
Dylan Heath Oestricher
Jaeden Ojeda
Annarose Marie Oliver
Nathan Wilson O’Neal **
Sean Walden O’Neil
Spencer Ryan Orem
Christopher L O’Steen
Jayden Albert Owens
Neyssa Marie Parker
Kellie Savanha Parsons **
Shaylee Ann Patroni *
Erykah Nicole Payne *
Elan Nolan Petuchov
Tucker Wayne Philley ****
Delarian Boyetta Pogue *
Alana Lyn Polk **
Joshua Michael Pollock *
Alyssa Morgan Pope ****
Derek Wyatt Porsche
Maliya Mae Porter *
Kameron Alan Poston
Jesse Trenten Powell
Gabriella Monique Poyser **
Joseph Alossandro Pusateri ****
Jeffery Aaron Randolph
Faith Alexa Ranes
Blake Dylan Rasmussen
Timothy Tyrin Rease
Michaela Nicole Redfearn
Abigail Grace Redman ****
Kayla Jaye Reeves *
Macey Nicole Rendell **
Kira Noel Repine *
Carnell Duante Richard
Da’Sire Briana Richardson ****
Lacey Ann Riebe
Hailey Alivia Riggan
Kimberly Nicole Ring
Rebecca Rios
Ainsley Alaire Roberts ****
Cameron William Roberts
Titanyia Tranese Robertson
Christopher Andrew Roemer ****
Hailey Josephine Roller *
Liliana Ruth Rollins ****
Kharma Jayde Romano-Cantara
Jade Alexandria Ronca ****
Caden Markus Ronnlof
Paige Marie Ross ****
Tanner George Rouchon *
D’mari Allen Rowland
Timothy Peter Rudkovskiy
Ana Josephine Sanchez-Morales ****
Connor Thomas Sanders ****
Sophia Elizabeth Sarikaya ****
Staci Marie Saucier ****
Malaycia D’Cota Ang Savage
Edward August Scheper
Shaun William Schiewe **
Jessica Rose Schimmel
Christopher Cole Schoelzel
Ayden McCoy-Kenn Schrader ****
Layah Denae Seals ****
John Thomas Semple ****
Brandon Christopher Serwack
Alyssa Mackenzie Settle
Haley Elise Shaw *
Caleb Everett Shelby *
Jacob Jordan Shell **
Stephen Dylan Shelton
Tara Nichole Shoemaker
Payten Jade Showalter
Jacori Treyvione Simpkins
Brynlee Faith Skelton
Haleigh Nicole Sluder ****
Alissa Ann Smith *
Jihra Leann Smith
Jonah Daequan Smith *
Kourtney Danielle Smith
Peri Alane Joy Smith
Rylie Marie Smith
Titus Marcell Smith
Jade Smithson
Nathan Allen Snyder
Madison Brooke Solliday *
Tyler Lawrence Sominski *
Sterling Isaac Soucie
Seth Anthony Spaargaren
Linzy Eleanor Spence
Kiona Christine Spinner
Zachary Tyler Stanton
Jannon Lowe Starratt **
Jonathan Dalton Steele ****
Joseph Virginia Steen **
Chance Gunter Stephens *
Averie McKenzie Stimmell ****
David Henry Stinnett *
Sidney Claire Stojak ****
Ashley Tera Strength *
Caleb DuWayne Strickland
Natalee Ann Stuart ****
Mason Randy Sullivan
Beverly Madison Summerford
Briana Denae Summerlin *
Devine David Sutton
Jillian Ann Suveges
Reese Elizabeth Swanson ****
Tyler Reid Swauger
Gavan Asher Talpas
Angelena Marie Tamoria ****
Jack Elliot Tanner
Caleb David Teachey
Isiah Osiris Theus
Brandon Caleb Thompson
Raven Taylor Thompson
Anthony Scott Thorn
Ethan Riley Thorne
Hannah Elizabeth Thorne ****
Chase Russell Throckmorton
Ciara Kathleen Toole
Lauren Danielle Torrez ****
Tristian Cade Townes
Phuong Nhu Tran ****
Tatyana Samantha Tucker ****
Patricia Rachel Tunstall **
Teaun Stephanie Turner ****
Maxwell Stone Tyms ****
Logan Ryan Tyree *
Colten Lachota Vance
Kevin Thomas Vannice ****
Nathaniel Garrett Vaughn
Logan Jean Vessey ****
Marcus Dion Virgin
Quang Tam Vo ****
Haley Grace Vranich ****
Benjamin Thomas Walker
Jasmin Sally Ann Walker
Joshua S Walling
Nicholas Chase Walsh ****
Gwenivier Elise Ward ****
Loryn Elizabeth Ward ****
Tryston Seanderrick Warren
Morgan Marie Warrington ****
Blakely Morgan Wartman *
Brelynn Skye Wartman
Dylan Matthew Watson
Liliana Nicole Watson ****
Savell Quentin Watson
Caleb Lee Weinman *
Andrew Weller
Abigail Breanne West ****
Devin W West-Copeland
Trevor John Westerfield
Jacob David Whetsel
Joshua Philip Whetsel **
Carlos Lenard White
Christopher James White
Chanell Damoni Whiting
Chesney Walton Whitson
Jadon Jakim Wiley
Jordan Reysean Williams
Margaret Sue Williams ****
Riley Danyel Williamson
Gracie Nicole Willis *
Charlie Devon Wine ****
Elise Nichole Winters ****
Tucker Joshua Wiseman
Mary Patricia Wissing
Destiny Veneece Wolfe *
Cameron Faith Wolfenden
Madison Lynn Wood
Adam Scott Wooten **
Ariyana Nichole Wyatt *
Abigail McKenzie Wynne ****
Emma Jean Wynne
Logan Thomas Young ****
Nicholas Peter Young
Shadonavon Markell Wanya Young
Dakota Ethan Zellers
Vacation Bible School Scheduled At Many Area Churches
June 6, 2021
Vacation Bible School is a summertime tradition for many area children that is returning this year. Here is a list of upcoming VBS events in the North Escambia area. To add a VBS to this list and our Events Page, email news@northescambia.com.
Walnut Hill Baptist Church VBS
Walnut Hill Baptist Church will hold a “Rocky Railway” Vacation Bible School June 6-11 from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m.for ages pre-K through fifth grade. Family Night will be Friday night.
Atmore First Assembly of God VBS
Atmore First Assembly of God Church will hold a “Rocky Railway” Vacation Bible School June 7-11 from 8:00 until 11:30 a.m. for ages three through sixth grade.
Southern Harbor Mennonite VBS
Southern Harbor Mennonite Church Vacation Bible School will be June 9-18 from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. for children ages five years to ninth grade, 6211 West Highway 4.
Little Escambia Baptist VBS
Little Escambia Baptist Church will hold a “Rocky Railway” Vacation Bible School June 14-18 from 8:30 a.m. to noon for ages four through sixth grade. Register at vbspro.events/p/lebc2021
First Baptist Church of Cantonment VBS
First Baptist Church of Cantonment Vacation Bible School “Totally 80’s” Vacation Bible School will be June 21-25 from 6-8:30 p.m. There will be classes for all ages, including parents. There will also be a class for special needs students. Register at https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myEvent/
Heritage Baptist Church VBS
Heritage Baptist Church will hold “Treasured” Vacation Bible School June 27- July 1 from 6-8 p.m. at 3065 Highway 297A in Cantonment. Register at https://vbspro.events/p/events/a74a20
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church VBS
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church will host VBS this year July 11-16 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. with a light snack provided each night. On Thursday evening, July 15 VBS will be held at the Nadiine McCaw Park on Highway 29 in Century. Ray’s Chapel is located at 170 Bogia Road in McDavid.
Gonzalez United Methodist VBS
Gonzalez United Methodist will hold “Destination Dig” Vacation BIble School July 12-16 from 6-8 p.m. nightly. Register at https://vbspro.events/p/events/ece863
Faith Bible Baptist Church VBS
Faith Bible Baptist Church at 5801 North Century Blvd. will hold “Faith Factory” Vacation Bible School June 12-16 from 6-8:30 p.m. for ages 5-12. For info or bus transportation, call (850) 256-5483.
Poplar Dell Baptist Church VBS
Vacation Bible School “Destination Dig” will be held at Poplar Dell Baptist Church on Hwy 4A in Century Monday-Friday, June 28-July 2 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. nightly. Supper will be provided each night.
Tate High’s Class Of 2021 Sets Academic Records, Including School’s Highest Ever GPA
June 6, 2021
The Tate High School class of 2021 set records with the highest valedictory, salutatory, and Top Ten percent GPAs in the school’s history. Valedictorian Katelyn Loudon achieved the highest GPA in the school’s history with a final GPA of 5.725.
Salutatorians Maggie Brown and Michael Dixon tied to the exact decimal GPA of 5.55. They are both the younger siblings of former Tate valedictorians (Samantha Brown, Class of 2017, and John Dixon, Class of 2019) Their GPAs are greater than their siblings’ past achievements, but missed the mark to get the valedictory award among this competitive class.
This year’s Top 10 Percent, in a class of 479 students (The Top 48), were head to head in the GPA battle. The anchor, Ethan Middleton, received his gold tassel with a final GPA of 4.6652. The Top 20 graduates’ GPAs all surpassed an outstanding 5.0. Tate’s Class of 2021 will graduate with 130 students (top 27%) achieving summa cum laude honors with a GPA greater than 4.0.
Valedictorian: Katelyn Loudon (Final GPA: 5.725)
Katelyn is a four-year member of Tate’s Biomedical Science Academy, is an AP Scholar with distinction, and is the Escambia County Council PTA Student of the Year. She has completed her certifications for basic life support, patient care Technician, and certified medical administrative assistant.
Clubs and Honor Societies: National Honor Society (president); Science Honor Society (president); Mu Alpha Theta; Rho Kappa; National English Honor Society; National Technical Honor Society; Aggie Advanced Institute
In the fall, Katelyn plans to attend the University of West Florida. She has been awarded the Academic Excellence Merit Scholarship valued at $20,000, is a Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar, and received scholarships from Boardwalk Pipelines, the Elks’ National Foundation, and the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge. Katelyn plans to major in nursing and pursue a career as an emergency room nurse practitioner or physician associate.
Salutatorian: Maggie Brown (Final GPA: 5.55)
In 2018, Maggie was a quarterfinalist on Jeopardy’s Teen Tournament, was on the 2020 Senior Homecoming Court, was appointed to the 2021 Senior Hall of Fame, and volunteers as assistant coach of Ransom Middle School’s Academic Team and is a Science Saturday Robotics volunteer at the Institute of Human and Machine Cognition.
Clubs and Honor Societies: Academic Team (team captain); member of the Escambia County Academic All-Stars Team and is a state champion; Aggie Advanced Institute; Rho Kappa (president); Foreign Language Club (president); National Honor Society (vice president); Mu Alpha Theta (treasurer).
In the fall, Maggie plans to attend the University of West Florida. She has been accepted to the honors program, and plans to major in international studies and minor in art history. She has been awarded the Academic Excellence Merit Scholarship valued at $20,000, in addition to receiving a grant from Pensacola Interstate Fair, and being a Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar.
Salutatorian: Michael S. Dixon (Final GPA: 5.55)
Michael is a National Merit Finalist, a four-year member of the Showband of the South, and was this year’s head drum major.
Clubs and Honor Societies: Academic Team, Aggie Advanced Institute, National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho-Kappa, and Tri-M Musician’s Honor Society.
Band Honors/Awards: Assistant drum major his junior year, and head drum major his senior year. He was the principal French horn all four years; first chair horn in All-County band all four years; member of All-State bands in 2018 and 2021; received superior ratings at local and state solo and ensemble competitions on both French horn and piano. Recipient of the Escambia County Mira Award for music.
In the fall, Michael plans to attend the University of Florida to double major in music composition and psychology. He has been accepted into UF’s Honors Program, and has received the Benacquisto Scholarship (full ride) in addition to the University of Florida Presidential Scholarship, Band Scholarship, and Friends of Music Scholarship. He also was awarded the Better Business Bureau’s Student Ethics Scholarship and the Tate Showband Bill Slayton Scholarship.
The Top 10% honors graduates are as follows:
1. Katelyn Michelle Loudon
2. Maggie Ruth Brown
2. Michael Robert Dixon
4. Quang Tam Vo
5. John Thomas Semple
6. Kobi Seth Menser
7. Morgan Kelly Anderson
8. Jonathan David French
9. Haley Grace Vranich
10. Brianna Marie Deason
11. Bailey Nicole Jenkins
12. Jackson Cecil Chatwood
13. Brentley Marie Garrett
14. Evelyn Campbell
15. Bristol Denae Kelley
16. Gwenivier Elise Ward
17. Staci Marie Saucier
18. Samantha Guerrier
19. Joseph Pusateri
20. Eva Marie Miller
21. Abigail Breanne West
22. Maddison D’Rea Dorion
23. Courtney Ryan Adams
24. Jessica Jean Conti
25. Allison Suzanne Jefferis
26. Adam Cooper Lee
27. Nicholas Chase Walsh
28. Mia M Brown
29. Jonathan Evan Chisolm
30. Joanna Jiang
31. Kiera Jolie Goodyear
32. Kendall Jordyn Blackmon
33. Jacob Ryan Hutto
34. Aaron Stephen Neshem
35. Jacob Heath Greeson
36. Jacob Lawson Chatwood
37. Sidney Claire Stojak
38. Chandler Gray Hastings
39. Lindsey Carole Morris
40. Tayler Lynn Bridges
41. Layah Denae Seals
42. Matthew William Luebke
43. Cristian Alexander Bates
44. Jordan Tyler Jarman
45. Emily Rene’ Johnson
46. Natalee Ann Stuart
47. Armonie Michele Hughes Nettles
48. Ethan Daniel Middleton
Biographical information was provided by the students.
Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
June 5, 2021
Ransom Middle School named Kristyne Yelverton and Tom Fleming as Students of the Month for May. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview High Names 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
June 1, 2021
Northview High School has named their valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2021.
The valedictorian is Amber Gilman, and the salutatorian is Libby Pugh.
The Northview High School Class of 2021 will graduate on Monday, June 7 at 12:30 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center. The event has no capacity limit and tickets are not needed.
Dedria’s Gift Presents Scholarships To Two Escambia Academy Students
May 27, 2021
Dedria’s Gift presented scholarships to two Escambia Academy students recently.
The scholarship recipients are Austin Washington and Lillian Bonner. Dedria’s Gift honors the memory of Dedria Robinson, who was killed in a 2005 automobile accident at age 11.
Pictured: Nyesha Cottrell presented the scholarships on behalf of Dedria’s parents Reginald and Rita Robinson. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Senior Prank? Tate High Class Of 2021 ‘Donates’ Chickens To Ag Department
May 19, 2021
The Tate High School Class of 2021 “donated” 15 chickens to the school ag department. The chickens were found Tuesday morning on the Aggie baseball field. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
