Cox Donates $50,000 To Manna For Hurricane Sally Recovery
November 8, 2020
Cox Communications and Cox Automotive recently came together to support local nonprofits that provide assistance to families in the Gulf Coast recovering from Hurricane Sally. Manna Food Bank was awarded a $50,000 grant through the James M. Cox Foundation that will support local families as they continue to rebuild their lives following the storm. United Way of West Florida also received a $50,000 grant.
“We are proud to support these two great organizations,” said David Deliman, market vice president of Cox Gulf Coast. “They have always stepped to the forefront when people in our community need assistance, and their response to Hurricane Sally is no exception. We are happy to provide both Manna and the United Way with these funds to further help our neighbors recover.”
The James M. Cox Foundation is the charitable arm of Cox Enterprises, the parent company of Cox Communications and Cox Automotive. In response to the growing strain on the community from Hurricane Sally along with COVID-19, the foundation announced the two $50,000 donations to support people in need where Cox employees live and work.
“It was heartbreaking to see the amount of damage Hurricane Sally caused in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties,” said Anthony Pope, senior vice president and region manager of Cox’s Southeast Region. “We’re happy to do our part in helping these two outstanding organizations help get us further along the road to recovery.”
“We’re so grateful to Cox for this amazing gift of support to Manna and our community,” said DeDe Flounlacker, executive director of Manna Food Bank. “We know families in our area will be recovering from the effects of the hurricane for months to come. This gift will help us provide over 30,000 healthy meals to those in need.”
GED Classes Offered At George Stone, Molino And Ensley
November 7, 2020
George Stone Technical College is offering fall GED classes on their main campus, the Molino Community Complex and at Ensley Elementary School.
GED classes available on GSTC’s main campus at 2400 Longleaf Drive (next door to Pine Forest High School) Monday through Friday with class offerings in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Tuition is $30 per semester. There is an open enrollment policy, allowing students to start anytime.
George Stone Technical College also offer GED classes every Monday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Molino Community Complex, 6450 North Highway 95A. Tuition is $30 per semester. Students who would like a little extra help can also come from 5-6: p.m. for open lab tutoring.
GSTC also offers GED classes at Ensley Elementary School every Tuesday and Thursday from4-6 p.m. Tuition is free at the Ensley Elementary School site, which is located at 501 E. Johnson Avenue.
All GSTC GED classes are actively taught by certified teachers and personalized instruction is given based on each student’s academic level. Tutors are also available. GSTC’s instructors use direct instruction, as well as materials that are aligned to the “actual” content of the GED test.
For information on any of the George Stone GED classes, contact Patricia Harrison at (850) 941-6200, ext. 2361 or pharrison@ecsdfl.us. GTSC can assist with registration.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
November 3, 2020
Jim Allen Elementary School has named their Students of the Month for September. They are Jordan Everett (pictured left) and Haylee Everett. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Heather Knowles Named Northview High School Homecoming Queen
October 31, 2020
Heather Knowles was named Northview High School’s 2020 homecoming queen Friday night.
Pictured below are Freshman Maid Rabekah Abbott, Junior Maid Nevaeh Brown, Second Runner-up Naudia Carach, Homecoming Queen Heather Knowles, First Runner-up Kenna Redmond, and Sophomore Maid Elianna Morales.
Pictured above is Northview High 2020 Homecoming Queen Heather Knowles.
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Emily Grover Named Tate High School Homecoming Queen
October 31, 2020
Emily Grover was named Tate High School’s 2020 homecoming queen Friday night.
Arlyana Wyatt was first runner-up, and Kendall Blackmon was second runner-up.
Other members of the Senior Court were Courtney Adams, Maggie Brown, Reese Jordan, Mia Morehouse, Jihra Smith, Lauren Torrez, Haley Vranich, and Maggie Williams.
Pictured top: Tate High School 2020 Homecoming Queen Emily Grover (center), second runner-up Kendall Blackmon (left) and Arlyana Wyatt (right). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia Fire Rescue, ‘Famous’ TV Dog Share Fire Safety Message In Century
October 27, 2020
Escambia County Fire Rescue and a very special and famous guest visited the Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center to spread the important message of fire safety. The crew of Century’s Engine 5 were joined by Marshall, one of the hero fire dogs from the hit Nickelodeon TV series PAW Patrol. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
They Know A Really Good Steak When They See One. The Escambia 4-H Meat Judging Team Just Placed Second Nationally.
October 22, 2020
They know a really good steak when they see one. And they have the award to prove it.
The Escambia County 4-H Meat Judging Team placed second in the nation this week.
The state champion team took second overall at t the National 4-H Meat Judging Contest at Kansas State University. Team members are Jessica Conti, Hannah Thorne and Ethan Thorne.
Conti also place first as the high point individua in the nation.
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Ascend Cares: Making A Difference In Local People’s Lives And Local Communities
October 21, 2020
“When we ask……..Ascend Cares! When we don’t ask…..Ascend Cares!”
That’s how Escambia Westgate School Principal Jobenna Sellers describes the Ascend Cares Foundation.
Ascend Cares has played an integral role in supporting Escambia Westgate, along with other schools and community causes in Escambia County.
“Ascend’s involvement on our school’s SAC (school advisory council) is only one example of how this wonderful company has invested time, as well as, other resources to improve services to students with the most significant disabilities in our area,’ Sellers said. “Ascend is a part of the decision making as a community stakeholder and is truly a part of our Westgate Wildcat family.”
The foundation recently donated approximately 250 gift bags to teachers at Escambia Westgate School, Jim Allen Elementary School, and Warrington Middle School. The bags contained candy and a gift card to help teachers purchase supplies for their classrooms.
“The project was part of our Ascend Cares Global Day of Caring, when volunteers from Ascend sites around the world work together on a single day to make a positive difference in our communities,” Tony Ferguson, senior communications specialist for Ascend Performance Materials. “Due to the pandemic and Hurricane Sally, our Pensacola Day of Caring projects have been delayed and scattered around the calendar a bit, but we are thankful to still contribute.”
Other recent projects included the donations of 150 pairs of athletic shoes to students at Jim Allen and Warrington Middle and delivering 200 bags of supplies to local homeless shelters. The bags contained a blanket, socks, gloves and other personal supplies.
Ascend Cares volunteers also helped distribute 25,000 pounds of food at the Reimagine Cantonment community event on Saturday.
Ascend Cares was founded in 2011 after a tornado outbreak impacted Ascend’s team members and their families near their Decatur, Alabama, facility.
The Ascend Cares Foundation is about making a difference in the lives of others. It is led by Ascend employees and supports Ascend families in their time of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership. Funded entirely by donations and company match, every dollar donated to the non-profit foundation supports the work of the foundation.
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Pictured top: Volunteers from Ascend Performance Materials and Ascend Cares pack supplies for the homeless. Pictured top inset: Ascend Cares donated about 250 gifts bags to schools including Jim Allen Elementary and Escambia Westgate. Pictured bottom inset and below: Ascend Cares volunteers help distribute food last Saturday at Reimagine Cantonment. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview High Names Students Of The Month For September And October
October 21, 2020
Northview High School has named Students of the Month for September and October.
They are Ava Gurganus and Cameron Patrick for September, and Kailyn Page Watson and William Anthony (Tony) Antrim for October.
Northview High School FFA Names Officer Team
October 15, 2020
The Northview High School FFA has named their officer team for this year.
“This year is shaping up to be a great one for Northview FFA. We have a fantastic group of officers that are ready and willing to serve not only their chapter, but their community as well,” said Brandon Korinchak, Northview agriscience teacher.
The officers are:
- President: Amber Gilman
- Vice President: Meredith McGhee
- Secretary: Paige Gibbs
- 2nd Vice President: Leah Wood
- Sentinel: Briar Weaver
- Chaplain: Caleb Hassebrock
- Treasurer: Riley Dawson
- Reporter: Sky Williams
- Parliamentarian: Samantha Kimmons
- Historian: Judson Lee
- Public Relations: Ryan Andrews
- Photographer: Audrey Goetter
Pictured are: (front, L-R) Audrey Goetter, Paige Gibbs, Meredith McGhee, Sky Williams, Riley Dawson, (back, L-R) advisor Brandon Korinchak, Caleb Hassebrock, Briar Weaver, Judson Lee, Amber Gilman, Ryan Andrews, Samantha Kimmons, and Leah Wood. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.