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Saturday, MAY 26, 2012 www.crestviewbulletin.com 37th Year, Number 42 50¢ Cooperation Stocking Florida’s creates development lakes and rivers City teams to facilitate Redstone infrastructure
By BRIAN HUGHES 682-6524 | @cnbBrian [email protected]
A cooperative effort between two developers, an area bank and the city of Crestview has resulted in each party obtaining services or infrastructure that neither could otherwise afford nor undertake on their own. The Crestview Public Works depart- ment teamed with the developers of the Redstone Commons low-density, single-family subdivision, the Bishop’s Landing assisted living facility and Beach Community Bank on what Ad- ministrative Services Director Mike Wing described as “mainly sewer-re- lated” infrastructure. Public Works Director Wayne Steele fi rst introduced the proposal at the Aug. 22, 2011, city council meeting. He ex- plained there was no reserve capacity in the older, 8-inch sewer line that runs from the Redstone Avenue area, past Applebee’s restaurant and down to the Rasberry Road sewage lift station. The lack of extra capacity restricts future development in the area served by the line, Steele said. The city had previously been pre- pared to replace the sewer line, which would involve boring under State Road 85, but when the recession hit and de- velopers stopped work on a project Holt fi sh hatchery among the largest in the state intended for the area, Public Works returned the $300,000 allocation for the By MICHAEL STEWART the Florida Fish and Wild- and Wildlife Service. In past new line to the general fund. 682-6524 | @cnbEditor life Conservation Commis- years, striped bass from The agreement to replace the ex- [email protected] sion, raised and released the fi shery have also been isting line with a 14-inch line, which into Florida’s public rivers released in Louisiana and is 2 inches greater in diameter than HOLT — The Blackwater and lakes more than 6.3 mil- Georgia rivers to help rees- required by city code, will facilitate an- MICHAEL STEWART ticipated development all the way from | News Bulletin Fisheries and Development lion striped bass and hybrid tablish the species in those Center west of Holt is the bass, and more than 2 mil- waters. the Redstone Avenue intersection with Biological second largest fi sh hatchery lion largemouth bass, bream “We pretty much produce Okaloosa Lane in the east to the area Administrator in the state of Florida. and catfi sh. all the game freshwater fi sh around Lowe’s home improvement David Yeager From 2000 to 2011, the fa- This year the hatchery, species,” FWC Biological store in the west, Steele said. feeds fi sh cility, which operates under nestled in Blackwater State Administrator David Yea- The developers of Bishop’s Land- fi ngerlings the umbrella of River Forest, also shipped ger said. “It pretty much ing, which is planned for the south side in one of 16 fi sh to Alabama and Mis- depends on what requests of Redstone about halfway between ponds at the sissippi and supplied we get each year from the schools and State 85, will fund the Blackwater fi ngerlings to biologists.” plans, permitting and engineering di- rection for the new sewer line, Steele Fisheries and the U.S. Wednesday morning, Fish FWC Technician Bill Arnold said. The new line installation would Development become a city Public Works project, Center. See HATCHERY A3 See COOPERATION A3 Eliminating school concurrency will reduce developers’ fees
By BRIAN HUGHES the city council at its May 14 Shoal River 682-6524 | @cnbBrian meeting, “so as to eliminate Middle School [email protected] Public Schools Concurrency is viewed requirement from its compre- through the With the signing of a letter hensive plan and land develop- portico of dated May 14, Crestview Mayor ment regulations,” the letter David Cadle took one of the stated. neighboring fi rst steps toward rolling back At a previous council meet- Riverside or eliminating some of the im- ing, Dorman had explained to Elementary pact fees that some city admin- the council that the city must School. The city istrators and area developers opt out of the 2008 agreement of Crestview say are impediments to devel- on school concurrency and go has begun opment in the community. back to the 2003 agreement, the process to “This is to provide notice which was never rescinded, be- eliminate school that the city council of the cause the 2008 agreement re- concurrency city of Crestview has elected quires school concurrency, but fees that to withdraw from the 2008 In- the 2003 agreement does not. terlocal Agreement for Public “The 2011 Legislature might have School Facility Planning,” the passed sweeping changes,” mandated local letter began. “The city’s with- Dorman said. “Among them developers drawal will become effective on was the opportunity to opt out pay fees to June 22, 2012.” from school concurrency. In or- support school On the advice of consultant der to do that, one of the things construction. Jack Dorman, the city took the BRIAN HUGHES | step, with a unanimous vote of See SCHOOL A3 News Bulletin
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Coffee and School auditorium, N. served for $5 per plate. certified instructors, the of Commissioners’ next at the corner of Texas cookies are served at 10 Ferdon Blvd. Pool use is free and there class costs $5 per person. public board meeting Parkway and Eight Street a.m. The deadline to enter will be special happy hour For more information, is at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, in Crestview. Call 682-4432 for more is noon on June 2. prices. please go to www. June 5, in the commission Chicken and information. For information call For details call crestviewnazarene.com. chambers of the dumplings, green beans, BACCALAUREATE 974-0220, 682-6129 or 689-3195. SENIORS VS. Crestview Courthouse, dessert and bread will AND GRADUATION 682-21754, or download BLOOD DRIVES: CRIME: Okaloosa County 101 E. James Lee Blvd. be served for donations. TIMES are listed below. an application at Northwest Florida Blood Seniors vs. Crime is a AquaGreen, the Take out is available or • BAKER SCHOOL events-md.com. Center is hosting the special project under company submitting the plates can be delivered - Baccalaureate, 6:30 p.m. CANCER BENEFIT: following North Okaloosa the Florida Attorney Request for Proposal to Crestview businesses Wednesday, May 30, in the A fundraiser for Morgan blood drives: General’s Office to assist for the Okaloosa Island with a minimum of five school auditorium, 1369 Murray is from 8 a.m. to May 27, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., senior citizens who Property, will present it. orders. To place an order, 14th St. Graduation, 7:30 8 p.m. Saturday, June 9, First United Methodist believe that someone The board has the option call Janet at 537-8272 or p.m. Thursday, May 31, at at the Old Spanish Trail Church, 599 Eighth Ave., has taken advantage of of making a final decision Jeanmarie at 683-1907. the school. pavilion softball field on Crestview. them. Hours are 10 a.m. concerning the RFP at the Wanda Thompson will • LAUREL Stillwell Blvd., Crestview. May 29, 12-5 p.m., Wal- to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays meeting, and the public is have to make frequent HILL SCHOOL - Raffle tickets are being Mart Crestview. Free gift and Thursdays, except encouraged to attend or trips to Miami’s Jackson Baccalaureate, 6:30 p.m. sold for $1 each. To donate card for all donors. holidays, at 296 S. Ferdon participate. Memorial Hospital for Wednesday, May 30, at prizes, please do so by May 31, 1-5 p.m., Blvd., Crestview, in suite For an agenda, monitoring and follow ups First Baptist Church of June 1. A charity softball Sacred Heart Medical 8. For more information or previous meeting until her transplant. Laurel Hill, 3972 Second tournament is also Group, 550 Redstone Ave., to report a scam, call 306- summaries or a meeting The CHESSHER Ave. Graduation, 6 p.m. scheduled on the day of Crestview. 3176. The organization’s calendar, please visit FAMILY REUNION is Friday, June 1, at the the fundraiser. The entry CARVER-HILL email address is www.okaloosafl.com. Saturday, May 26, at the school, 8078 4th St. fee is $150 per team. Food MEETINGS: The okaloosacountysvc@ AMENDMENT Baker Recreation Center • CRESTVIEW snacks and drinks will be Concerned Citizens of yahoo.com. TO CITY AGENDA: A on U.S. Highway 4. Hours HIGH SCHOOL - available for purchase. All Crestview group meets DANCERS WANTED: special meeting is at 6 are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Baccalaureate, 6 p.m. proceeds will go direct to the first Thursday of every The Filipino American p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at dinner at noon. Please Thursday, May 31, at the Murray family. month at 5:30 p.m. at Association of Okaloosa City Hall on Wilson Street, bring a favorite meal to Woodlawn Baptist Church, Further donations Allen Park on McClelland County is looking for Crestview. The council share with everyone. 824 N. Ferdon Blvd., can be made at Regions Street, Crestview. The people of all ages to will discuss reconsidering FIRST TUESDAY: Crestview. Graduation, 8 Bank, Account 0164693333 Carver-Hill Memorial & perform in their annual authorization of the hiring “Curing ADD/ODD/DVD p.m. June 1 at the school, (four threes). For details, Historical Society meets cultural folk art dance of a building official. Behavior in Children” 1250 N. Ferdon Blvd. call Michele, 398-6614; on the first Tuesday of this September. For more BENEFIT LUNCH: with Dr. Peter Oas is the JUNE 9 PAGEANT: Rachel, 974-0898; Danieal, every month at 5:30 p.m. information, call Annie A fundraiser for liver subject of the 10:30 a.m. The 2012 Miss Crestview 305-2832, or Mary Beth, at the park. Cameron at 586-1552. transplant patient Wanda First Tuesday Lecture Kings & Queens Pageant 428-3031. For more SONS OF ITALY: The GENEALOGY information, visit www. Order Sons Of Italy In MEETINGS: The nwfdailynews.com/ America has a chapter in Genealogical Society of articles/cancer-49032-girl- Crestview. All people of Okaloosa County meets .html. American-Italian heritage every second Saturday House sustains $32K in fire damage; YARD AND CRAFT are welcome to join. Meet at Heritage Museum, 115 SALE: Area artist and new friends and make Westview Ave., Valparaiso, ‘unattended cooking’ cited as cause craft exhibitors are lasting friendships as you across from the city invited to participate continue to enhance the park. For details, contact By BRIAN HUGHES over it, according to an the incident report. in the Indoor Yard and cultural contributions Martha Trau at 259-4351. Craft Sale on June 2 at Italians have made before FOSTER AGENCY 682-6524 | @cnbBrian incident report. The tow- Firefighters had to the Okaloosa County and since their arrival IN NEED OF BEDS: [email protected] el also caught fire. contend with “medium The woman and a smoke and low visibil- Extension Office, 5450 Old on the shores of this Lakeview Center’s A north Crestview res- Crestview firefighter ity” in the home as they Bethel Road, Crestview. wonderful experience Families First Network idence sustained an esti- who suffered from heat- made their way to the Booth space is available called America. For is in need of beds for mated $32,000 in damage related stress were kitchen, the incident re- for only $20 registration. additional information, children in protective Wednesday afternoon transported by Okaloosa port states. Please send registration call 585-3166. services. Bunk beds, twin when an unattended EMS ambulance to the “Continuing to feel fee along with information TOASTMASTERS: beds and toddler beds pot left cooking on the North Okaloosa Medical heat and noting fire dam- on what you will be selling The Crestview are needed to help local stove burst into flame. Center. age in close proximity to: HCE Sale, 5479 Old Toastmasters meet families. Beds do not have The Crestview Fire De- Crestview Assistant to the ceiling and walls Bethel Road, Crestview, the second and fourth to be new, just in good partment and the North Fire Chief Cedric Peter- throughout the kitchen, FL 32536-5513. Tuesdays of each month condition. If you have Okaloosa Fire District son reported the fire was the interior crew made Space is available from 6-7 p.m. in Room 6 beds that you would like responded to the fire on confined to the kitchen access holes in the ceil- inside and outside. Call at Troy University, 650 S. to donate please contact Jones Road near Crest- area, but the house ing and walls to check early for best location. Pearl Street, Crestview. Elsie Green at 833-3840 or view High School. was filled with smoke. for damage,” the report For further information or The club is a learn-by- 585-1368. A woman suffered Upon responding, an at- states. “The fire was kept to receive a registration doing workshop where MASONS: Mt. Ewell second-degree burns to tack team of firefighters out of the attic.” packet, call 689-5850 or members practice Lodge No. 131 of Free and her right hand when she “vented the kitchen win- “It was bad, but it has email [email protected]. speaking skills in a Accepted Masons meets tried to smother the fire dow and extinguished the been worse,” Peterson URGENT CARE relaxed atmosphere. at 7 p.m. on the second by throwing a dry towel visible fire,” according to said. REMAINS OPEN: The The person with strong and fourth Mondays 1502 S. 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we have to do is get out of housing development, Dor- the city can lawfully drop the 2008 agreement.” man said. its school concurrency. The letter signed by “Crestview and the The city must also change Cadle assures area schools Florida League of Cities its comprehensive plan, in that “the city will continue took a position opposing which school concurrency to coordinate and cooperate it,” Dorman said. “It turned is included. with the Okaloosa School out it was an economic ex- “Any action taken by District…pursuant to the pansion killer. It was killing a local government can’t 2003 Interlocal Agreement because of the enormous conflict with the compre- BRIAN HUGHES | Crestview News Bulletin for Public School Facility cost involved affecting de- hensive plan,” Dorman The City of Crestview, two developers and Beach Community Bank are Planning until such time as sirable growth and devel- cautioned. “To get out of working together to replace an aging sewer line so that land north of Lowe’s a new agreement has been opment…When developers school concurrency, you (to the right of the store in this photo) will be able to be developed. executed by the city and saw the price tag, they sim- have to amend the plan. the school board.” ply walked away.” The same is true for trans- What does the agree- Getting out of the 2008 portation concurrency.” ment commit the city to? interlocal agreement With the city’s with- cooperation from page A1 Not much, Dorman said. with the Okaloosa County drawal from the 2008 in- “Having interlocal agree- School District is easily ac- terlocal agreement with which Steele’s department to commit to it. on other projects, not just ments was never a real complished, Dorman said, the school district, the pro- would bid out and have “Like we told them, if sewer and water. issue locally because we and is being amiably done cess to eliminate an impact constructed. we don’t do this, it’s not go- “This was a good deal all get along,” he said, not- by other county communi- fee that can potentially Beach Community ing to happen,” Steele said all the way around for ev- ing that the problem areas ties as well as Crestview. stymie development is of- Bank, which wants to at the August meeting. erybody. We were able to were in Central and South “There’s an exit clause ficially underway. Dorman develop property it had “The likelihood of this hap- move forward with a proj- Florida. in the agreement, and said the process, though acquired on the site of pening, if we don’t partici- ect we would not otherwise The Legislature’s 2011 Crestview has already streamlined by the 2011 the old flea market near pate in it, is slim to none, to be able to do. It was just a action reversed a mid- done that,” Dorman said. legislation, can still take Lowe’s, would pay for the use their (the developers’) real good win-win situation decade mandate “that as “But there’s still a statute up to half a year. project in exchange for a words.” for everybody. Fortunately, school development is on the books that says we “Anytime you change tax cap, Steele said. Dur- Wing said the city seeks it was financially beneficial done, concurrency must have to have an interlocal your land development ing the August meeting, to partner with the pri- for all four parties.” also be done,” meaning agreement. In 2003 we all code or your compre- Steele explained that the vate sector whenever pos- “It’s a great sense of developers had to support executed an agreement. hensive plan, it must go city benefits from a new sible to facilitate growth partnership, and that’s the cost of building new The 2008 agreement did through the local plan- sewer line and gets new while decreasing the city’s the way things need to schools, along with assur- not replace, abrogate or re- ning agency,” Dorman sewer customers without infrastructure costs to be in today’s economy,” ing sufficient infrastructure peal the 2003 agreement.” explained. “Then it goes having to allocate any city taxpayers. Mayor David Cadle said. to meet the added demand But reverting to the ear- through the city council. money. “I wish those kind of “If we can get these public their developments place lier agreement as an inter- Then it goes to Tallahas- Steele stressed to coun- deals worked well for ev- and private partnerships on municipal services. im until a new agreement see. Then it comes back cil members that in order erybody and everything,” we can get much better The requirement could that does not include con- with any comments. Then for the project to be under- Wing said. “We always look infrastructure for our add as much as $5,000 per currency is drafted is just we go through the process taken, all four parties had for those opportunities citizens.” unit to the cost of building a one of many steps before again.” HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR YOUR NOW HIRING AUDIOLOGISTS & St. Paul Lutheran & Preschool HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST PRECIOUS METALS! 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By BRIAN HUGHES vance at Liveoak Park 682-6524 | @cnbBrian Memorial Cemetery. Oka- [email protected] loosa County Commission- er Dave Parisot, a United Crestview citizens will States Air Force retiree, pause Monday morning, will be the guest speaker. May 28, to honor those Local churches, vet- members of our military eran and civic organiza- who gave their lives for the tions are invited to place nation during local Memo- a wreath at the memorial rial Day observances. The in the cemetery during the events are open to the Disabled Veterans’ obser- public. vance. Call Merallyn Mc- In preparation for Donald at 682-3666 if your Monday’s observances, organization would like to members of the Disabled participate. Following the publishing of the poem “In American Veterans Aux- Following the Disabled Flanders Fields,” the poppy has been a symbol Photos by BRIAN HUGHES | News Bulletin iliary, Crestview Unit No. Veterans’ observance of remembrance of war dead. Members of the The American Legion Post 75 “Flanders Field” was 57, will place flags on vet- Monday morning, mem- American Legion planted 600 poppies in their planted in front of the post on May 19. It will be erans’ graves at Liveoak bers of American Legion “Flanders Field” this year. dedicated on Memorial Day. Park Cemetery on North Post 75 will dedicate their Avenue. “Flanders Field” to the In preparation, on May cial memorial to those ated in the field within a written in memory of Monday at 10 a.m., the memory of America’s war 19, members of the post missing in action or pris- circle of crosses. World War I fallen by Lt. Disabled American Veter- dead. For information planted 500 crosses, 500 oners of war, featuring The post’s memorial Col. John McCrae, a Cana- ans Auxiliary will conduct about the dedication, call small flags, 600 poppies four small black and white field was named for “In dian medical corpsman in a Memorial Day obser- Linda at 652-4228. and 200 large flags. A spe- POW/MIA flags, was cre- Flanders Fields,” a poem the British army.
�������������� seat belt-use enforcement Roads to be blocked for Special to the News Bulletin gers, and children who ������������������������� are not properly buckled May Day festivities The Crestview Police or restrained. Officials ����������������������� Department will be par- cautioned that it is impor- Special to the News Bulletin South Booker Street ticipating in the national tant to note that proper • West Walnut Avenue/ ����������������������������������� Click-it or Ticket cam- use of seat belts is very Several roads will be South Lincoln Street paign beginning Monday important. blocked for today’s May Day • West Walnut Avenue/ and ending June 3. “The design of the seat events. McDonald Street ����������������� Every year, thousands belts was created to be Following the May Day • West Walnut Avenue/ ���������������������������� of drivers and passengers worn specifically as indi- parade, which begins at 10 McClelland Street. are killed or seriously cated in your vehicle’s op- a.m., McClelland Street will • West Griffith Avenue/ ����������������������������� injured in accidents and eration manual,” accord- be reduced to southbound McClelland Street. many of those injured ing to the press release. traffic only. • McClelland Street will or killed are not wear- “Persons that wear seat The following streets will be reduced to southbound ������������������������� ing seat belts, according belts under their arms, be blocked at McClelland traffic only. ��������������������������� to a department press behind their backs, or Street: West Walnut Avenue, • Martin Luther King release. other configurations are West Griffith Avenue, West Jr. Boulevard will be re- “It has been proven not properly restrained, Edney Avenue, School Av- duced to westbound traffic ������������������ time and again that seat and are subject to being enue, Hill Avenue, Blakely only from Wilson Street to belts save lives and great- cited. Improper use of Avenue and Hayes Place. McClelland Street ������������������������������ ly increase your chance seat belts may worsen in- Duggan Avenue will be re- Officers will monitor ����������������������������� of survival in a major ac- juries in accidents, or re- duced to eastbound traffic the intersections to pre- cident,” the press release sult in restraint failure. only. vent entry to and exit from states. “The law requires the Beginning at 5:30, the these streets. Parking will ������������������������� Police officers across use of seat belts, so if you following streets will be be permitted between the the nation will be watch- don’t click-it, then you get blocked or diverted for pe- blocked intersections and ��������������������������� ing for drivers, passen- a ticket!” destrian safety during the Martin Luther King Jr. �������������������� night time festivities: Boulevard. Persons who • West Walnut Avenue/ are not attending the fes- Study seeks to simplify South Spring Street tivities are encouraged to �������������������������������� • West Walnut Avenue/ avoid these areas to help �� business licensure South Savage Street prevent extended traffic �������������������������� • West Walnut Avenue/ delays. Special to the News Bulletin classification system. Anderson presented The Okaloosa County four potential categories closures planned for State 85 commissioners, at the at the May 17 commission �������������� request of Tax Collector meeting: regulated, non- Motorists traveling head on the new flyover 3534100 Ben Anderson, will form regulated, lodging estab- State Road 85 in Okaloosa bridge structure that is an Equity Study Com- lishment and food service County will encounter lane under construction just mission to discuss sim- establishment. closures near the North- east of the State 85/123 plifying business license Once the Equity Study west Florida Regional intersection. classifications. Commission is ready to Airport Tuesday, May 29, Construction activities Your Neighborhood County commissioners make recommendations through Saturday, June are weather dependent would like to have business to the Okaloosa Board 2. North and southbound and may be delayed or Family Doctor people from throughout of County Commission- traffic will be reduced to rescheduled in the event the county represented on ers, a public hearing will one lane in each direction of inclement weather. For the committee. Members be scheduled. Applicants between 7:30 p.m. and 6 more information and the of the Equity Study Com- should submit an email a.m. latest traffic advisories for mission would meet to to Sandee Launch at The nightly lane clo- the State 85/123 construc- discuss how to simplify the [email protected]. sures will allow construc- tion project, visit www. current business licensing fl.us or call 651-7515. tion crews to work over- SR85-123.com.
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Special to the News Bulletin At fi rst this had given them his previous way of living, success for Jesus. So, Peter to him, “Feed my lambs.” He gave up – he lifted up hope that their ministry rather than move forward gave up and went fi shing. Without missing a beat, – his profession of love A traveler without with Jesus was not over. in his changed way of life. The disciples went with Jesus asked again if Peter and faith in Jesus. He a penny in his pocket But he wasn’t with them Change is very him. loved him, and after Peter lifted up to Jesus a new knocked on the constantly as he had challenging for most They fi shed all night and said that he did love him, assurance of following him door of an English been before. When people. It stirs up caught nothing. At dawn Jesus said, “Tend my and continuing his ministry. pub called “George he did show up, he uncomfortable feelings. a stranger appeared on sheep.” Peter gave up – he lifted up and the Dragon.” didn’t stay around Often a sense of wistfulness the beach. He called out A third time, as though – to Jesus the guilt of his A woman opened for any great length develops as we think about to the disciples that they the question had not been denial so he could claim his the door. He asked, of time. They were the way things used to be. should cast their net to the asked, Jesus asked again rightful place as a disciple “Could I have a waiting for him to The past was comfortable. right side of the boat. No about Peter’s love. Peter of Jesus Christ. bit to eat?” The tell them what to do. It is the comfort of the one could think of a reason was hurt by this persistent How about you? Will you woman screamed REV. MARK One day the familiar way of doing things not to, so they did. To their questioning, and he blurted give up – not as in quitting, at him and began BROADHEAD disciples were that people long for, and to utter amazement the net out, “Lord, you know but as in lifting up to God to curse and From the Pulpit sitting on the shore which they are drawn to became so full of fi sh they everything; you know – anything that gets in the criticize him. of the Sea of Tiberias return – for good or for ill. couldn’t haul it in. Then that I love you.” Jesus way of your loving and Finally she slammed the – waiting. I can imagine In the middle of John shouted out that the commanded him, once serving the Lord? Doing door in his face. Peter, who couldn’t stand to changing oneself, if the stranger was the Lord. again, “Feed my sheep.” your best, sticking with He knocked again and be idle, determined Jesus desire for comfort and lack Peter did a double take, Why this repeated positive changes in spite of the woman opened the was not going to tell them of disruption is stronger and he, too, saw that it was questioning? On one level, the challenges, is what we door. The traveler said, what to do. So in frustration than the benefi ts of the Jesus. I believe Jesus was giving are each called to do. “Now, could I have a few he said, “I’m going fi shing!” change, people will return Peter immediately Peter the opportunity The Rev. Mark words with George?” The It sounded as though he to the previous pattern of jumped into the water and to cancel out the three Broadhead is pastor at guy didn’t give up. said, “I give up!” It sounded living. “I give up” is the swam to shore. A charcoal cowardly denials he made Laurel Hill Presbyterian Have you ever wanted as though he decided he sentiment. It’s just too fi re was going, the smoke after Jesus’ arrest. Peter Church, Hill 8115 Fourth to give up on a project, a was going to return to his hard. wafted through the cool affi rmed three times that Street, Laurel Hill self-improvement regimen, old way of life – the life Frustration, lack of morning air, and the fi sh he loves his Lord. Three (652-2164), and First a new way of looking at he lived prior to meeting appreciation, not feeling was frying over the fi re. denials, three affi rmations. Presbyterian Church and living life? Did it seem Jesus. Fishing was familiar. fulfi lled, fear of failure, fear Together the disciples The slate was wiped clean. of Crestview, 492 N. so overwhelming that you It was comfortable because of success, guilt. Any of and Jesus ate the fi sh and When Jesus asked the Ferdon Blvd. (682-2835) “knew” it would never he knew how to do it. As these can cause one to give bread. question the third time, at the intersection of U.S. work, so you never even got a fi sherman he knew his up. I think a great deal of When they fi nished how did Peter respond? Highway 90 and State off the ground? place in society. He could what caused Peter to give eating, Jesus turned and He said in essence, “I give Road 85 in the heart It happens. earn a living using the up was his sense of guilt said to Peter, “Simon son of up. You know everything. of Crestview. Sunday After the death and skills he had honed over for three times denying he John, do you love me more You know that I love you.” morning worship is at 9 resurrection of Jesus, the the years. knew Jesus when Jesus than these?” Peter replied, Peter did not give up – as a.m. in Laurel Hill and 11 disciples had seen Jesus It sounded as though was arrested. I think it kept “Yes, Lord; you know that in quit. He gave up, as in a.m. in Crestview. Website: on a couple of occasions. he would rather go back to him from wanting to be a I love you.” And Jesus said giving it all over to Jesus. www.fpc-crestview.org. June FREE 2nd & 3rd Church BRIEFS PARKING Gun Fort Walton Beach VACATION BIBLE Force Base, will sponsor Youth Center. There will p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Concealed Fairgrounds SCHOOL is from 5-8 p.m. the Ultimate Day Camp, be lessons at each grade the church (1217 Finck Weapons Class Show Sunday, June 3, through June 18-22 for children Sat/ Sun 11am or 2pm Floridagunshows.com Sat 9 -5 Sun 10-4 level, crafts, bonding Road). The free event is 2074845 6-9 p.m. Thursday, June that have completed activities, fun games, in lieu of regular Sunday 7, at 4565 Live Oak grades one through six. and much more. Doors services. The Rev. Larry Church Road, Crestview. Cost is $70 for active duty open at noon. 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Couch had left the home af- defensive knife wounds. times in the chest in their tee that reviews carefully Just five hours before Neighbors stated that ter cutting him on his pinky Four bloody knives were Crestview home in April, each case.” Couch’s body was discov- Couch had run across the finger with a knife, and that found in the home. has been indicted on a The death penalty is a ered at 12:30 p.m. on Sun- street to their house at 2:30 he did not want to pursue The couple had three charge of first-degree pre- possibility in all first-de- day, April 24, law enforce- in the morning a month charges against her. children together. Couch- meditated murder with a gree murder cases. ment had been dispatched before her death, bare- He called an hour later Parrish remains at the weapon. Couch-Parrish, 32, to the couple’s residence foot and screaming, ap- and said, “Officers should Okaloosa County Jail un- “A decision hasn’t been had a history of domestic at 308 First Ave. E. Couch parently after a domestic put me in handcuffs be- der no bond. Laurel Hill man charged with burglary of city hall By WENDY VICTORA May 17 and is charged ployees arrived at work iff’s office investigators changed some rolled Hill City Hall, the report [email protected] with felony burglary and to find that the building that a Laurel Hill man coin currency for crack states, and that the bur- a misdemeanor charge of had been burglarized. A had been burglarizing cocaine, the report said. glary was a result of his LAUREL HILL – A man criminal mischief, accord- door into the fire depart- properties and trading in Some of the missing petty drug abuse and that he accused of burglarizing ing to his Okaloosa Coun- ment had been kicked in stolen goods to support a cash had been rolled needed help for his drug the Laurel Hill City Hall ty Sheriff’s Office arrest and the petty cash bag — drug addiction, according coins. addiction. last December has been report. He is scheduled containing $126.24 — was to the report. Henderson told a sher- Henderson was also arrested. to appear in court June missing. Three days later, in- iff’s office investigator charged with the Jan. 11 Brandon Lee Hen- 26. The same day, a citi- vestigators learned that he was responsible burglary of a Laurel Hill derson, 25, was arrested On Dec. 13 city em- zen informant told sher- that Henderson had ex- for the damage to Laurel home. daughters of the american revolution Florida battles identity theft By KAREN SZULCZEWSKI Coast remains prevalent. protect your information Special to the News Bulletin Despite their relatively online: use secure pass- [email protected] smaller populations, Pen- words, keep anti-virus and sacola, Panama City, Fort anti-spyware current, and The state of Florida Walton Beach and Talla- do not respond to emails continues to be a hotbed hassee all ranked in the top asking you to “verify” your for fraud and identity theft. 150 metropolitan cities for personal information. 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The Crestview High School chorus recently re- turned from a successful tour of Toronto, where the 43 students who made the trip sang at several differ- ent venues while experi- encing a bit of our north- ern neighbors’ hospitality and culture. The trip began with a visit to Niagara Falls, where the students and adult chaperones jostled for the perfect vantage point to see and photo- graph the renowned land- mark. And though the ex- cursion came at the end of Photos by KAREN LUSK | News Bulletin April, the Floridians had Above: During their visit to Toronto, members of the Crestview High School chorus an extra, unplanned treat performed in this ornate library at Casa Loma, at left, a castle-like home opened when they awoke to a gen- in 1914 by a Canadian industrialist. tle snowfall on one of their first mornings in Canada. “The kids were going crazy,” accompanist Leon Curenton Jr. said. “They were all running around outside taking pictures.” A trip up the CN Tower, designated by the Ameri- “That’s proof that ensemble both earned a Fowler’s can Society of Civil Engi- Silver rating. Chorale also neers as one of the Seven Crestview kids placed second in the large Wonders of the Modern choir division. World, gave the Bulldogs are outstanding “But very importantly, a breathtaking view of To- students out of all of the participat- ronto. During free periods, ing schools’ bands, choirs Septic Tanks the kids split into smaller worldwide.” and orchestras, we were groups for explorations of chosen to receive the Spir- Serving the the dynamic city with ac- it of Toronto Award,” Lusk companying chaperones. Kevin Lusk said. “This award is given community since But there was more to Crestview High Choral by the festival staff to the 1978. the trip than sightseeing. Music Director group they deem the best The group went to Canada ambassadors represent- to sing. ing their community at “Our Toronto perfor- listened. Some even took the festival.” mance tour was a great Lusk pointed out that success,” Crestview High us home on their videos and cameras.” when the Crestview High Choral Music Director chorus performed in Lon- Kevin Lusk said. “Our 43 Lusk said the Crestview don in 2008, the group re- students performed a 30- students also performed minute program at Casa at the York University as ceived the Spirit of Lon- Loma, a castle built in part of the WorldStrides don Award as well. the early 1900s. We sang Heritage Performance “That’s proof that in the very large library Music Festival, where Crestview kids are out- while tourists passed Crestview High’s Wom- standing students world- through or stopped and en’s Choir and Chorale wide,” Lusk said.
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That gives mike chesser the servicing agent and Real Estate Attorney whom you know as the sponsor a direct conflict “lender.” with the depositor, whose If you are old enough investment is in the 80 to be making these loans percent of the mortgage. then you are old enough The reason for the to remember that the above discussion is to lender was once a local tell borrowers that short mortgage company. sales and mortgage Usually the lender had modifications are not a deal working with an treated the same for out-of-town purchaser every mortgage because who warehoused loans. the financial motives, That purchaser was an ownership interest and “Assignee” of the loan, and financial investment “below if collection ever became the line” are different, and necessary you knew that conflicting. the Assignee owned the There is an obvious loan. Sometimes the need for regulation in the Assignee would look back industry. But until then to the local mortgage lawyers, realtors and company for restitution borrowers will benefit by if bad loans were made knowing all they can about outside of existing policy. what goes on below the If a mortgage went into line. default, the borrower or his For a greater agent would call the lender understanding of and try to work it out, securitization see give the property back or “Through the Looking sometimes be foreclosed. billion dollar package of and Servicing Agreements made no difference to inventory. Glass” written for Republic The economics of the deal mortgages. Investors require “waterfall the sponsor, since each I apologize that all of Title Insurance Company were clear. hold no mortgages; they payments,” or payments was immediately sold to the above is confusing. and reproduced at www. Please note from purchase only investment in full to the higher tranch investors and moved to the But it matters to you. The chesserbarr.com. Also, the chart the important securities. The trust has before a lower tranch is SPV. result of the securitization read “The Big Short,” change that occurred no function and no power paid. That need for street process is that a servicing by Michael Lewis, and about the year of 2000, other than to hold their After the settlement level mortgages created agent is bound by a PSA “Reckless Endangerment” after the “securitization” of legal title to one billion date, the sponsor bank has designer loans such over which it has no by Gretchen Morgenson mortgages became popular. dollars (more or less in little or no investment and as 80/20 loans, stated control, oftentimes cannot and Joshua Rosner. The really big banks, called some cases) worth of a multimillion dollar payday income loans, low interest change and from which in the chart the “Sponsor,” mortgages. from the sale of each pool of teaser loans and other it always has conflicting Mike Chesser is a created a nominee which it The entire symphony mortgages. Payments and nontraditional loans whose demands. board certified Real Estate called the “Depositor.” of participants is bound collections are controlled sole purpose was to feed There are more than Attorney with Chesser & The Depositor put together by a Pooling and by a servicing agent that the need for securitization 1,500 pools and PSAs, and Barr, P.A. together hundreds of Servicing Agreement gets instructions from the mortgages in billion (PSA), which states the PSA. dollar packages and rights of all parties. Because of the issued securities called Each billion-dollar enormous cash payments top producers announced Residential Mortgage Back bundle of mortgages is that went directly to the Securities (RMBSs). Those divided into tranches, each bottom line of the sponsor Special to The News Bulletin at the other Pelican Real Estate securities were sold to of which is defined by the bank at settlement, the locations are Alexander at Seacrest investors. The mortgages quality of the mortgages pressure to do these loans Pelican Real Estate Beach – Rita Montgomery; Calypso were moved into the it contains. Really good very quickly reversed. is proud to announce – Ron Pekrul; Destin/Summit Special Purpose Vehicle mortgages from really The sponsor banks could John Weeks as top – Melissa Clements; Fort Walton (SPV) that you see at the good borrowers make up only put these packages Beach – Glenda Jones; Panama bottom of the chart. The the higher tranches. There together if they had a John weeks producer in Crestview SPV is always a New York are a minimum of eight continuous supply of street Pelican Real Estate for February 2012. Top City Beach – Thomas Williams; and Top Producer trust that has no purpose tranches in each trust, level mortgages. The February producers Seagrove Beach – Sandy Early. other than to hold this and typically these Pooling quality of those mortgages Saturday, May 26, 2012 Classifieds Crestview News Bulletin | A9
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My coach was different kind of lifts (at The Crestview boys soccer 682-6524 | @BigRandle impressed with it and he Jacksonville State) but team is hosting a soccer [email protected] told me that he could tell other than that every- camp for future Bulldogs on I really took to heart what thing I did in high school June 4-8 from 9-11:30 a.m. Martez House will be he told me to do.” I’m doing there,” House at Davidson Middle School heading back to Alabama Not playing last year said. “Some of the stuff for boys and girls grades K-7. in a few days to start his as he redshirted put an here at Crestview is hard- Registration for the camp second summer of work- extra hunger and fi re in er than the stuff we are is June 4 at 8:30 a.m. The outs with the Jacksonville his belly to succeed. doing now. cost of the camp is $60. State football team. “The redshirt really “At Crestview you are The camp will be led The 2011 season was motivated me a lot be- going to lift weights and by Crestview coaches a learning experience for cause I had a chance to go you are going to work Scottie Milton and Nick House as he sat out the to the games and watch hard. And you are going Kootsouradis. year as a redshirt. The what the players in front to come out looking good If you have any questions year also was one in which of me were doing,” he and that’s just the way it or would like to reserve House added 20 pounds of said. “I tried to compare is.” a spot in the camp call chiseled muscle and he myself to them from the House said the Game- 305-3271 or email now carries 280 pounds aspect of whether I could cocks start their volun- CHSboyssoccerteam@ on his 6-foot-2 inch frame. play as well as them and tary summer program on hotmail.com. House is coming off a do the stuff they were do- June 5 at 5 a.m. The fi rst strong offseason in which ing. I found myself think- thing on the agenda is 40, Football, soccer, he nailed down a starting ing I really could for the 100-yard runs. cheerleader registration defensive tackle spot as most part, and I made It was clear that he The Crestview Parks and the Gamecocks fi nished that my goal throughout wasn’t looking forward to Recreation Department will spring drills. the spring. I wanted to his early morning runs. conduct registration for the “It took a lot of hard show the coaches I really “Our coach told us to youth football, cheerleading work and a lot of pray- could play and I felt like I do whatever we had to do and soccer programs ing and a lot of attention did.” at home to make sure we throughout the month of June to detail, mentally and and through July 4. House spent much of were ready for that when Football is open for those physically,” House said. “I his redshirt year lifting we got back,” House said. ages 6-11. Soccer will have learned a lot this spring. weights and he now bench “I try to block that out for leagues for ages U6-U15 The main thing my coach presses 450 pounds. He the most part and let it RANDY DICKSON | News Bulletin and cheerleading is for those told me to worry about also does a team-best 28 come when it comes.” ages 4-12. was retaining the infor- repetitions while bench- Jacksonville State HOUSE: Former Crestview defensive lineman Martez Cost for all programs is mation and paying atten- ing 225 pounds. opens the 2012 season at House has earned a starting spot in the Jacksonville $65 per child. tion to the details. House credits his ad- Southeastern Conference State lineup at defensive tackle. The Gamecocks For more information call “I had a big problem justment to the Game- powerhouse Arkansas, open the 2012 season at Arkansas. the Parks and Recreation with my steps. I was step- cock lifting program to which fi nished No. 5 in the Department at 682-4715. ping with the wrong foot the weight training he did nation last season. House “It gives me chill “I know they have a lot and crossing my feet over at Crestview under for- is looking forward to play- bumps,” he said. “I’m re- of size and strength with Bulldog baseball camp a lot. At the spring game mer Bulldog coach and ing the Razorbacks and ally excited. I want to do their offensive lineman. The Crestview High School there was a lot of evalua- current Baker coach Matt showing that he can hold real good in the game and They are real beefy and baseball team will conduct tion, and out of about 100 Brunson. his own against the best show people I can com- they are going to give us a the Crestview Bulldog plays I didn’t mess up on “We added two or three players in the country. pete against D-I athletes. run for our money.” baseball camp from June 11-13 for boys and girls ages 4-13. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Registration is from 8-9 a.m. Steele signs volleyball scholarship on June 11 at the Crestview High School baseball fi eld. Cost of the camp is $75 By RANDY DICKSON per player and includes 682-6524 | @BigRandle a camp T-shirt, a pizza [email protected] lunch on Wednesday and free admission to the Justin BAKER – A week prior Richards tournament June to her high school gradu- 14-16. ation, Baker volleyball For more information call player Laurie Steele set Crestview baseball coach the course for the next Tim Gillis at 689-7417. phase of her athletic ca- reer as she signed schol- Foxwood CC two-man arship papers to play for scramble Lake-Sumter Community Foxwood Country Club will College in Leesburg. be sponsoring a two-man Steele, the All Sports scramble tournament June Association and North- 16-17. west Florida Daily News Cost of the tournament is Small School Player of the $190 per team. Year, looked at other plac- Starting time on June 16 es, including the Univer- is 12:30 p.m. Starting time PHOTOS BY RANDY DICKSON | News Bulletin June 17 is 8 a.m. sity of West Florida, but in For more information call the end the Lakers made Baker’s Laurie Steele was joined by her family and members of the Baker coaching staff and 682-2012 or 826-2012. her an offer she couldn’t administration as she signed a volleyball scholarship with Lake-Sumter Community College on Wednesday. refuse. Baker football “I had been in touch registration with UWF (the Univer- either outside or middle The Baker Area Youth sity of West Florida) and I hitter for the Lakers, ad- Association is now was going to try and walk mits she needs to improve registering for football and on there,” she said. “But on her footwork, but she is cheerleading. The BAYA also then this offer came up confi dent in her ability at is looking for adult volunteers and they gave a full ride. the net. and sponsors. They are paying for my “My hitting is my For more information email books, tuition, everything, strength,” she said. “I [email protected] or so that was pretty much can block, but my hitting www.bayasports.com. the deciding factor. is what I do best with my “Coach (James) Ker- technique.” Foxwood CC night golf rell (the Baker co-head Steele is a typical prod- Foxwood Country Club coach) knows the coaches uct of Baker School, hav- will be holding a night golf and I’ve seen their coach- ing attended there since tournament July 7. ing style before because kindergarten. She is proud The tournament starts at 6 I’ve played around here to be a Gator. p.m. with the fi rst nine holes for a while. I kind of know “It means a lot to be being played in daylight. how they are going to a Gator,” she said. “I’ve Play on the second nine coach and that they are grown up in that gym ever holes will start at 8:30 p.m. going to take care of me.” since kindergarten. I’ve al- Cost for the four-person Tomikko Parks, the oth- ways seen Kendria Young scramble is $36 per player. er half of the Gator coach- and Chelsea Combest, Refreshments will be ing tandem, said Steele and I’ve seen their names provided. will be a good player for up there on that wall (as For more information call Lake-Sumter. having played for champi- 682-2012 or 826-2012. “She had a lot of good onships) ever since I was things about her,” Parks little. Reporting news, said. “Her spirit — she’s a “To get your name and calendar items and fun-loving kid and I think picture up on that wall (as story suggestions that’s one thing that is state runner-up last year) We welcome really good for her. And means a lot.” FILE PHOTOS announcements for our she’s got a lot of things Steele said making the sports calendar and youth she can take with her to jump from a small school league stories. If you would Above: Laurie Steele powers her next step of her vol- to the college level doesn’t like to submit a story, or down a kill against South leyball career. a photo with information concern her. “She’s a hard worker. Walton last season. about those pictured, please “The local competition She knows that her game could have been better,” email it to Randy Dickson at Right: Laurie Steele goes up randyd@crestviewbulletin. is not perfect and she she said. “But any time for a block against South com. works hard on it. She’s te- you go against a higher The deadline for submitting nacious about things and level you either fall below Walton last season. material for Wednesday’s she wants to be better so them or you rise to their paper is 9 a.m. Monday. she knows what she’s got level. I think I tend to Saturday’s deadline is 9 a.m. to do to get better.” rise to the level of higher Thursday. Steele, who will play players.” SALUTE2012 TO THE CLASS OF
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you over the years, but we also taught some of your FROM THE PRINCIPAL parents. Personally, I had BAKER CLASS OF 2012 worked at Laurel Hill High, Crestview High and Niceville Tom Shipp, Baker School principal Adviser: Stacy Burlison High before coming to Baker, and there are parents in this President: Taylor Morgan Dear Baker High School are fl ooded with memories graduating class who were Vice President: Chris Nixon seniors of 2012, of your 13 years of school students at each of those Secretary: Cameron Campbell Your time to be honored experiences which, for some schools while I was there. Treasurer: Paul Workman as the next graduating of you, were all confi ned to Fate has drawn us all ••• class of Baker High School one school. That is a unique together in this special Class Colors: Maroon and Gold has fi nally arrived. It is experience. place to commemorate this Flower: Confederate rose a time to celebrate your It is also a nostalgic time crowning achievement in Class Song: “Tattoos on the Town” by Jason Aldean accomplishments and a time for me and the rest of the your life, only one of the many Class Motto: “The world’s not ending. We’re taking when feelings of nostalgia run Baker staff. Many of us not great accomplishments you over.” ~ Unknown deep. only have had the pleasure Likely your thoughts of teaching and working with See SHIPP PAGE 7 Baker senior Morgan Jones is a goal setter By PAULA KELLEY mantra is in life. I took parts I admired most killed in a traffi c accident in 682-6524 | @cnbpaula “There are some people about him and I embraced 2009. [email protected] who take the death of a loved them, and I became “Tyler didn’t get to one and they clam up and stronger.” walk across the stage for “No limitations,” said withdraw,” she said. “For Morgan’s older brother, graduation, or sign with Baker School senior Morgan me it was just the opposite. Tyler, was 17 and active at a college,” she said. “As I Jones when asked what her When my brother was killed, Baker School when he was am doing those things, I’m taking his memory with me. I’m walking at graduation for Morgan Jones will fi nish Baker High School with honors. She leaves behind the Gator myself and for my brother.” Swamp Walk, an area with personalized paver bricks around a bronze statue of the school’s mascot, an alligator. PAULA KELLEY | News Bulletin See JONES PAGE 5
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The boys team A gymnasium was built in the present gymnasium was built was formed from Santa Rosa and An agriculture program was also periodically brought home 1948-49 and featured boys’ and in 1958-59, opening in time for the Walton counties, the two-story started in the school’s basement championship cups. girls’ dressing rooms with toilets. Class of ’59 to hold their gradua- brick Baker School opened its in 1921. Home economics courses In 1927, a new high school In 1950, a lunchroom was con- tion exercises in it. doors for students. In 1921 it was included cooking over a wood- building was begun across the structed, as well as the school’s New high school classrooms classifi ed as a junior high school. burning stove, and sewing lessons street from the existing two-story fi rst football stadium. Lights were and a new football stadium were The school was heated by wood using a foot-pedaled machine. school. Twenty-one seniors gradu- added the following year. completed in 1970, and, sadly, the carried in by students. For many As the school continued to grow, ated from it in 1929. Two new bas- When the high school burned landmark two-story brick school years, students had to use outdoor in 1923 it became the fi rst accred- ketball courts (one for boys, one in 1953, the school board voted to that started the whole Baker toilets across the road and drank ited school in Okaloosa County, at- for girls) were constructed in the rebuild rather than consolidate School success story was demol- from an outdoor, hand-pumped tracting students from Crestview, late 1920s, as well as the fi rst agri- with Crestview. Until the new high ished in 1974. well. Munson and other communities. culture building. school opened in 1955, some class- Students carried their lunches. Baker School’s girls and boys In the mid-1930s, a school box- es were held at the First Baptist Acknowledgement is made to “If you were not careful where you basketball teams were formed in ing ring was opened, and Baker Church. “Other corners, including Jeanette Henderson and the Bak- placed your lunch, hogs on the the early ’20s, playing on a cov- students won the 1938-39 105- shade trees with weather permit- er Block Museum for information school grounds would pick it up ered clay court. The girls team, pound championship in Pensacola. ting, provided space for classes,” used in this article. JONES from Page 3 Jones describes herself “Morgan has been a driving force in as a past nerd. That changed when she lost her big several student initiatives, including Allyson Kaden Madeline Anthony Kaitlyn brother. Orsa Poole Ray Remmers Richmond “Tyler was the Jones kid the development of the Gator statue at Baker that everyone knew. commons area. She is a well-rounded and He was football and track and everybody loved him, delightful young lady. I am proud of her and then he was just gone,” she said. accomplishments and know she will do well “In my freshman year, (at) the University of South Alabama.” Samantha Ivory Tim Erika Garrett my parents said, ‘You can’t Skipper Smith Smith Sosinsky Sowell be a nerd anymore. You pick something and get involved Baker Principal Tom Shipp in it, or we will pick it for you.’ Tyler’s death made me studies and even has taken scholarship and will start get more involved. The more culinary classes. there in the fall. She plans to I got involved — the more Jones is the school’s major in physical therapy or goals I set for myself — the STEM (Science, Technology, go into a medical fi eld. more I knew that there Engineering, and Math) club Baker Principal Tom Danny Laurie Rachelle Tobbie Anna could be no limitations.” vice president, Fellowship of Shipp chose Jones as his Spicer Steele Stevens Stevens Suggs Academically, Jones Christian Athletes secretary senior to be profi led for the is more than halfway into and the Baker Student Class of 2012. the completion of her Government Association “Morgan Jones is associate’s degree through president. involved in a leadership dual enrollment and will Jones has played on capacity in many different graduate from Baker with Baker’s basketball and track aspects of student life at highest academic honors. teams. Baker,” Shipp said. “Morgan Colby Jordon Scott Brandon Jacob Jones is president of “I threw the shot put 37 has been a driving force in Thames Tolliver Warr Watts Way LEO Club, (Leadership feet, 11 inches to take fi rst several student initiatives, Experiences Opportunity) in Florida in the 1A Region including the development a branch of the Lion’s 1, and I am really proud of of the Gator statue Club that encourages my records in shot put and commons area. She is a volunteerism in the discus. I set goals, and I well-rounded and delightful community. She is president wanted them bad enough to young lady. I am proud of of the BETA Club and a staff go get them,” she said. her accomplishments and major in Baker’s JROTC She recently signed know she will do well (at) Brandon Jessie Jake Paul Billy program. with the University of the University of South Wehrly Wilkinson Woods Workman Worley She is in advanced honors South Alabama for a track Alabama.” 6 | Crestview News Bulletin Baker School Class of 2012 in Sports Saturday, May 26, 2012
FILE PHOTOS | News Bulletin Above, Taylor Morgan goes up for a kill for the Baker volleyball team as the Gators rolled to their ninth consecutive district title. At left, Steven Above, running back Vada Moore Grant goes in for a layup for the grinds out some yards against Baker basketball team. South Walton. At left, Danni Mayhair drives the lane for the Baker girls basketball team during a district tournament game. Below, Morgan Jones heaves the discus during the district track and As you look on to the future, fi eld meet. Jones won the district championship and capped her may your expectations be as career with a state title. bright as you are! Congratulations and Best of Luck to the Class of 2012!
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Above, members of Baker School’s FILE PHOTOS | News Bulletin choir perform for Cast members of “Hot Rod” pose with popular Baker School drama teacher senior citizens for Roger O’Neal, back row center. O’Neal retired at the end of the school year. the Senior Citizen Banquet. At left, Baker Homecoming SHIPP from Page 3 parade-goers of all ages scramble for will complete on your path Baker are proud of you, support they have provided candies thrown by to success. and we know that your you throughout your time cheerleaders riding It has been my pleasure parents are proud of you as in school. watching you learn and well. We have celebrated The Baker staff offers a quartet of fi re grow and change from your successes with you their thanks to all the trucks. children, almost babies, to and suffered your failures Baker seniors of 2012 for the young adults you have alongside you. We will allowing us to be a part of become. When I arrived continue to follow your your school memories. We at Baker, most of you were efforts in the years to hope that we were able to in the second grade. What come. assist you along the way a transformation has We at Baker are also and prepare you for the taken place in the 10-plus proud of and thankful for next part of your journey. years I have known you! your parents. We know We wish you nothing but Leaders have emerged, what an important role happiness and success and demonstrated through they have played in your look forward to hearing academics, athletics, band, lives. We know you will take from you from your many chorus, JROTC, clubs time during this special destinations. Farewell and and general school and event in your life to let good luck! community involvement. them know how much you Yours in education, The faculty and staff of appreciate the love and Tom Shipp
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cooler toys like cellphones and laptops, but you are still FROM THE PRINCIPAL trying to fi gure out who you CRESTVIEW CLASS OF 2012 are, where you want to go, Bob Jones, Crestview High School principal and what you want to be. Class Sponsor: Jean Porrata And, you still like to have fun. President: Branden Houser That hasn’t changed since I Vice President: Katie Toolan Dear 2012 Graduates, from Richbourg and getting graduated in 1967. Secretary: Shealen Duncan Congratulations on your to know those of you who My hope and my prayer Treasurer: Kasey York graduation! You have every attended Davidson. I wish I for each of you is that you Representatives: Haley Simmons, Hanna Singletary, Zach right to be proud of yourself. had been able to know all of fi nd the answers to your Colby and Micaela Smith This is a big step in your life, you a lot longer. questions, whatever they may ••• and I am very proud of each of In the 40 years I have been be. Whether you are heading Class Color: Purple you. You have made my fi rst in education, I have seen a to college and post-graduate Flower: Lily year back at Crestview High lot of changes. However, one work, joining the military or Class Song: “Tattoos on this Town” by Jason Aldean a very memorable and fun thing remains constant: you, entering the job market now, Class motto: “Hakuna Matata” – Swahili saying meaning year. It has been great being the students. You know more “there are no worries” reunited with those of you about worldly things and have See BOB JONES PAGE 9 Pushing her comfort zone — and loving it By BRIAN HUGHES his wheeled chair through “She’s involved in building for myself have 682-6524 | @cnbBrian the school as he taped the everything, but she’s not culminated in something [email protected] exuberant production. the star,” Principal Bob that has reached far beyond Her integral role in what Jones said. “She’s happy to my school,” Audrey said. When Crestview High Audrey called “the climax of be there and be supportive. Audrey said involvement School senior Ben White my Crestview High story” In the video, she sacrifi ced in student organizations, shot his famous “Firework” also typifi es her preferred being visible in order to including the Spanish lip dub, the girl behind the role as the eager supporter push Ben around and make Club, the Dawg Pound, guy behind the camera was enthusiastically working, the video a success.” the Leadership Class and Audrey Hamm. She was often behind the scenes, to “All those values and the yearbook staff, has Ben’s dolly grip and pushed get good things done. those morals I have been expanded her horizons. “One of the things I like BRIAN HUGHES | News Bulletin CHS Senior Audrey Hamm is known for her behind-the-scenes work at the school. See HAMM PAGE 13
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each of you is a special person with talents to share and gifts to give the CRESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL world. If there is any wisdom I can pass From the News Bulletin Archives got a new football stadium, where also in struction, and work was almost complet- on to you, it is this: Think about what 1938, the fi rst night-time game in Okaloosa ed on the new building. Crestview High you really love doing and find a way In 1879, the fi rst Crestview School be- County was played. Called Sandspur Sta- School’s 550 students moved into their to make that a career. Your life will gan in what was then Walton County. The dium in honor of the vegetation that fi lled new school in January 1954. It is now Rich- be a great adventure if you are doing school, a two-story frame building, stood the original stadium, it was built to provide bourg ESE School. what you love. There will be lots of where the Garden of Memories cemetery the band with a suitable venue for a half- Crestview High School opened in 1969 bad times and many days that are not is located on State Road 85. time performance. Half the gate receipts at its present location, 1250 North Ferdon good, but, over the long run, you will Fire destroyed the building in 1916. (at $1 a ticket) went to the band. Blvd. From its humble beginnings in 1879 have a better quality life if you love School was held in two churches until a The stucco school was enlarged in 1927 in a small wooden building, public schools your work. I know that works for me. small two-story building across from the and burned in December 1953. Scores of in Crestview have grown to fi ve elemen- I don’t love every day here at CHS, courthouse could be secured for use as a townsfolk dashed to the early morning fi re tary schools, two middle schools and one but I do love my job. school. and managed to save the band equipment, high school. Again, congratulations to all of In 1922, the corner of U.S. Highway 90 three pianos, most of the typewriters and Crestview High continues to grow and you in the Class of 2012! I wish you and Ferdon Boulevard was the site for the most of the records. The school’s wooden progress by offering a wide variety of edu- the very best along the rest of your new school. The fi rst class, which consist- lunchroom was saved by fi refi ghters. The cational opportunities to anyone who takes journey. It has been a privilege and ed of three seniors, graduated in 1924. The library and textbooks were lost. pride in being a Crestview Bulldog. an honor to be your principal this fi rst year of organized football at Crest- The wooden lunchroom survives today. year. God bless each of you, and view was 1927, and the fi rst band formed It was given to the Crestview Woman’s Some material taken from Crestview remember, “Once a Bulldog, always a in 1938 with 48 members directed under Club, who moved it to Woodlawn Avenue High School’s website and from “Crest- Bulldog.” the baton of Romulus H. Thompson. for their clubhouse. view: The Forkland” by Betty Sanders Sincerely, Thanks to Thompson, the school also A new school already was under con- Curenton and Claudia Garrett Patten. Bob Jones
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Katie William Kaytlyn Amanda Brianna Ashleigh Katie Tatiana Taylor Tessa Marie Katelyn Blevins Boler Boles Bones Bonham Brashears Brooks Broughton Brown Brown Browning
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Kelli Katherine Chelsea Dustin Ty Billy Hannah Nicole Nicolette Brittany Sarah Cunningham David Davis Davis Davis Day Day Dean Dean Didonato Dieguez
Zachary Chelsea Ashleigh Shealen Alexandria Elizabeth Halie Amanda Elizabeth Sandra John Dispennette Doyle Duke Duncan Dye Earl Edens Eidem Ellis Ethridge Evans
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Masahiro Shelby David Ash-Leigh Jennifer Andrew She Marro Juan Jose Tyler Jonathan Brett Fujisawa Gainer Gamblin Gartman Giambrone Gibbons Gilbert Gomez Goudy Graff Green
Gabe Jedidiah Hannah Sara Audrey Andrea Shakara Samantha Darion Jennifer Richaley Gunter Hagedorn Hamilton Hamilton Hamm Harland Harold Harrell Harrington Harrington Harrison
Nicole Brandon Hannah Scott Erica George Romello Jordan Kailey Amber Kayla Hart Hearne Heiser Heringer Herman Hillsman Hillsman Hilton Hodges Hogan Holt
Emily Kara Branden Joseph Holly Brittney Leah Matthew Julia Christopher Jessica Horne Horne Houser Howard Hoyt Humphreys Hust Hutchison Hyatt Jackson Jansen
Aaron Janessa Robert Alexander Cristina Karen Devin Shala Tanya Justice Jacqueline Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins Johnson Johnson Jones Justice Keen-Salter Kertis Kesinger King
Shaina Kyle Tyler Adarius Katherine Katharina Rachell Howard Sydney Latisha Toni Lydia King Kirkland Kline Knight Knowles Kuja Lancaster Lane Lane Larkins Larkins
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Stormy Jonathan Harvey Emily Matthew William Caleb Jessica Amanda Gena Mandi McGlone Mcintyre McKay McKinion McKinley McKinney McMasters McMillan McMillon Medley Menter
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Tyler Edward Jordan Haley Morgan Brandon Adam Kaitlin Alex Kruti Logan Olson O’Malley Orlando O’Rourke Ory Otto Painter Palagye Parker Patel Patten
Tyler Mark Jenna Shayla Jesse Lauren Jessica Rebecca Kayla Alfonso William Patterson Paulman Paylor Penn Perez Perry Phillips Phillips Pigott Plummer Pohle
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Jennah Joshua James Emilee Nicole John Cynelle Catherine Christine Grady Kyrie Portillo Pouncey Purcell Purvines Qualiana Radford Ragland Ramos Rast Rathel Raymond
Earl William Anthony James Charanya Ariel Jordan Cole Rachel Tennia Chelsey Reed Reed Regacho Reid Reynolds Rhinehart Richard Richards Richardson Riggs Robertson
Nicklaus Arneisha David Kenna Jonathan Mercedes James Jessica Ruby Samantha Shawn Robins Robinson Robinson Rogers Romero Ross Rossel Rumbach Sandford Santana Sayers
Jason Davis Javaris Cassie Cristina Alexis Ciera Katelyn Alexander Jessica Darren Schiro Schmitz Seastrunk Seligh Serrano Sgro Shaw Sheedy Shipp Silvia Simmons
Haley Hannah Micaela Amber Xavier Tiffani Joshua Aaron Brendan Holly Sara Simmons Singletary Smith Sneed Sordelet Souders South Sowder Speakman Stanford Stiles
Kayla Dhon Jason William Andrew David Stacey Regan Paul Paul Autumn Stoner Sugui Tew Thalacker Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomason Tibbetts-Burke Tilley Tolar
Adam Katie Manuel Jade Matthew Deanna Kyle Emily Romana Tristan Tate Tompkins Toolan Torres Treaster Treff Tylee Urmanski Valley Vargas Venuti Vincent
Kara Steven Ciera Shannon Austin Autumn Hunter Courtney Kyler Emily Benjamin Vonada Wagner Walker Walker Walthall Ward Ward Weldon West Whidden White Saturday, May 26, 2012 Crestview High School Class of 2012 in Sports Crestview News Bulletin | 15
Chance Jennah Valerie White White White
Adrienne Chamberlin James Williams Williams Williams
Logan Reneshia Rose Williams Williams Williams
Myles Elecia Jay Willsey Wilson Wilson
Craig Michael Juliet FILE PHOTOS | News Bulletin Winkler Woissol Yarger At top, Bulldog senior fullback Matt Hutchison looks for a hole against Bolles. Above, Antryun Coleman Above, Crestview volleyball player takes the ball to the basket for the Sara Hamilton battles a group of Crestview basketball team. At right, Niceville players. At top, Dylan Lee Holly Stanford gets ready to go up delivers a pitch for the Crestview Kasey Connor Viana for a shot against Niceville. baseball team. York Zaleosh Ziruolo CongratulationsCONGRATULATIONS toGraduates the Graduating Class from of 2011 Congratulations and to Their Parents Muncelle Mitchell, Ashley Rogers, & OnMichael a Job Well Hamby Done!!! to all area seniors ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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subtract from those already scarce enough commodities. LAUREL HILL CLASS OF 2012 FROM THE PRINCIPAL What you do matters.” Believe this. You are at Susan Lowrey-Sexton, a beginning, not an end. Class Sponsor: Debra Adams Every day will provide new President: Kasey Harrison Laurel Hill principal opportunities. Know that Vice President: Lauren Pool in your quest to do your Secretary: Maegan Goodwin best every day, you will ••• Congratulations, seniors, Barnett, “You count. You make proportionally increase Class Colors: Silver & Blue on your accomplishments at a difference. You can add to the power for good and Flower: White Rose Laurel Hill School! You have the sum of beauty and joy experience great joy in the Song: “I Made It” by Kevin Rudolf an amazing gift in that you and love and understanding fullness of your life. Best Class motto: “Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The have it in your power to make in the world — for yourself, wishes to you all in your tears dry, the smiles fade, but the memories last forever.” our world better than ever your family, your friends, your journeys. ~Author Unknown before. In the words of Vincent community — or you can Susan Lowrey-Sexton Zessin following in his parents’ footsteps are both educators, it’s competition; how you can thought it was cool how Senior wants no surprise their son compete with not only your the high schoolers would career in sports should be interested in a friends, but your rivals.” interact with us, and now similar career. Such is the Though a resident I can interact with the — and education ambition of Laurel Hill of Florala, Ala., Tyler’s little kids,” Tyler said. “I School senior Tyler Zessin, been a Hobo since his have conversations with By BRIAN HUGHES a standout on the Hoboes’ pre-kindergarten days. kindergartners on a daily 682-6524 | @cnbBrian basketball and baseball Because his parents, basis.” [email protected] teams. Kent and Mandy Zessin, “Tyler Zessin is an “I’ve always been both teach at Laurel Hill amazing young man. When Dad is a sports interested in sports,” School, Tyler was raised a He epitomizes the coach and he and Mom Tyler said. “I like the Hobo. Laurel Hill’s unique term, ‘all-American kindergarten-through-high- good guy,’” Laurel Hill BRIAN HUGHES | News Bulletin school constituency is one School Principal Susan Laurel Hill School senior Tyler Zessin hopes to return of its strengths, he said. to school after college as a teacher and sports coach. “When I was a kid, I See ZESSIN PAGE 18
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Seth Travon Chad A HISTORY OF Bridges Calloway Dodds LAUREL HILL SCHOOL By Mark C. Curenton ent location. Using Works Progress A new, modern school building was From the News Bulletin Archives Administration labor, the new school begun in March 1973. At the end of the Austyn Austin Daniel included 16 classrooms, a library, an term, 30 seniors received their diplo- Evans Folkerts Fortune Even before its incorporation, the offi ce and an auditorium/gymnasium. mas, two weeks after the new build- community we know today as Laurel More courses were added to the cur- ing was ready for occupancy. The new Hill recognized the importance of in- riculum. school came complete with modern vesting in the education of our chil- The 1955-56 school year saw the furnishings, central heat and air condi- dren. In 1891, the community, then part completion of a lunch room/auditorium tioning and carpeting throughout. of Walton County, built its fi rst school, where hot lunches were prepared for In 1976-77, a larger and more attrac- a one-room log building southwest of the growing student body. The same tive cafetorium was constructed with town, less than a mile east of the lau- year, a vocational agriculture building an enlarged kitchen, folding doors to Ashley Maegan Kasey rel tree from which the town took its was added, complete with a classroom, create several multipurpose areas and Goodwin Goodwin Harrison name. The county paid a teacher a re- workshop and an offi ce. a seating capacity of 250. The school’s markably low salary to conduct a three- The ’60s were a decade of progress, breakfast program began at this time, month summer term for children of all with a full-time secretary added to the and the former cafetorium became ages. staff and projectors, recorders and re- classrooms for music, art, special edu- Five years later, the county built cord players enriching the library pro- cation and compensatory education. more comfortable desks and a larger gram. Much-needed hall lockers were The agriculture building was com- playground. Nearby, small schools welcomed by the student body, and pletely remodeled during the 1983-84 Walter Chance Aimee were started in the communities of needed storage space and an equip- school year, and a new weight room was Kelley King Mack Sardis, Magnolia, Svea and Central. ment shed were added. But perhaps built in the summer of 1984 for Laurel By 1919, as Laurel Hill, then part most important was the addition of a Hill’s championship Hobo athletes. A of the newly formed Okaloosa County, long-needed kindergarten program for new one-penny countywide tax dedi- continued to grow, a two-story brick 5-year-olds. At the same time, Laurel cated to education allowed the school school with 12 classrooms plus an au- Hill School was completely integrated. to add six new elementary classrooms, ditorium with a stage was construct- During the 1969-70 school year, the four high school classrooms, a teach- ed. The small regional area schools growing athletic program was reward- er’s lounge and two faculty restrooms were consolidated into Laurel Hill’s ed with a new gymnasium at a cost during the 1996-97 year. Michelle Lauren Caitlyn new school, which offered classes for of $152,000, boasting a 90-by-50-foot In recent years, a new elementary McLemor Pool Posey grades one through 12. playing fl oor and seating for 850 fans. playground was constructed; the girls’ Home economics and vocational The former gymnasium enhanced the softball team received new dugouts, agriculture were added to the curricu- arts education with its conversion into backstops and a home run fence; and lum. The fi rst graduating class in 1922 classrooms for visual and music arts, the boys and girls locker rooms were had one student. In 1925, the school as well as for the kindergarten. completely renovated. was added to the state’s accredited list, In 1972, a greenhouse was built and Computer labs were added and a commercial department was added horticulture was added to the curricu- have been upgraded for both high Sara Tyler Kyle in 1927 and by 1928 there were three lum. The class of 1972, composed of 19 school and elementary students, and Schulmeister Simmons Slingerland graduates. seniors, was the last to graduate from new carpeting and tile was installed in Disaster struck when in 1931 the this building: Disaster struck again the main building. The science lab has school burned and the Great Depres- when lightning struck the building in been renovated and upgraded, security sion delayed immediate rebuilding. July, setting it afi re and destroying all gates were added to the gym entrances Classes continued unabated, however, but the gymnasium, cafetorium and and the gym was air conditioned. New in various locations throughout the vocational agriculture buildings. But landscaping and sidewalk repairs en- community. Laurel Hill again proved its resiliency, hance the appearance of the school. By 1934, bonds had been issued to and the next school year started on Andrew Jeffrey Andrew begin the new Laurel Hill School, which time on Aug. 28, with classes housed in Originally printed in the Laurel Smith Sory Stanley was moved to a more suitable location hastily erected barracks and portable Hill Community Guide, published by half a mile south of town to its pres- classrooms. the Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church.
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High school student FILE PHOTOS | News Bulletin Courtney Lamica of Laurel Hill Hoboes take Laurel Hill School a moment out of a trip displays and creates to New York trip for a manga during the group picture in front annual community of the famous Angel of Oktoberfestival of the the Waters fountain on Arts. the Bethesda Terrace in Central Park. At right, Laurel Hill School ZESSIN from Page 16 elementary students surround Vietnam Lowrey-Sexton said. “It’s been an In the fall, Tyler plans to attend War veteran Gary absolute pleasure to have watched Lurleen B. Wallace Community Collinsworth as he shows him grow up, making the most of his College in Andalusia, Ala., and major them a shell fi red from talents and abilities, with humility and a in education administration. He then commitment to what is good in his life.” plans to continue studying in that fi eld, a warplane on which With his dad as a Hobo coach, it’s only preferably at Auburn or Florida State he served. The plane is logical that Tyler soon joined the school’s University, before returning to school as exhibited at the Air Force teams. In fact, his love of sports takes up an educator. Armaments Museum. much of his extracurricular hours. “I honestly couldn’t see myself doing “If I’m not here in school, I’m doing anything else,” Tyler said. “I’ve always something sports-related,” he said. “I loved school. I’ve talked to my teachers really don’t have a lot of free time during about becoming a teacher, and they say sports seasons.” as long as you do something you love, But there is also more to this busy you’ll never work a day in your life.” senior’s life. Tyler was quick to add he wants to “Clubs take up lots of time, too,” Tyler be a teacher as well as a sports coach, said. or perhaps even a physical education This year he is president of the teacher. Fellowship of Christian Athletes, “Maybe someday I’ll get a job in the president of the Beta Club and school administration offi ce,” he said. resource adviser on the Student Council. Tyler encouraged the students who Congratulations to our When other students need to know follow him to take advantage of Laurel the ins and outs of Laurel Hill School, Hill School’s many opportunities. especially if they’re newcomers, as an “Enjoy it while you’re here,” he insider, it’s the school resource adviser said. “Never take anything for granted 2012 Graduates! whose advice they seek. because these years go by fast. Get 682-1220 • 625 N. Ferdon Blvd. • Crestview, Florida “If another student has a question, involved in sports and clubs. Besides, it 6512700 they come to me,” Tyler said. looks great on college applications!” Saturday, May 26, 2012 Laurel Hill School Class of 2012 in Sports Crestview News Bulletin | 19
Laquetta Williams explodes to the basket for the Hoboes. Below, Sarah Schumeister slams home a spike for the Laurel Hill volleyball team.
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Kasey Harrison helped lead the Laurel Hill softball team to a district title as she closed out her high school career. Kyle Slingerland, right, was the No. 1 arm on the Hobo baseball team.
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Crestview’s Alex Campagne turns the corner against rival Choctawhatchee. At left, Gator senior Above, Baker senior hitter Laurie Steele sprinters Ivory Smith was named the and Tikea Davis fi re Player of the Year out of the blocks as she helped in the 100-meter lead Baker to a dash at the district ninth-consecutive track meet. Smith district volleyball won the event and championship. went on to capture his second straight title in the 400. At right, Tyler Zessin hit two home runs in his fi nal home game for the Laurel Hill baseball team. Saturday, May 26, 2012 Salute to the Class of 2012 Crestview News Bulletin | 23 ALMATHE TUNE MATERS BEHIND OUR From the News Bulletin Archives including one in Andalusia, alma mater to appropriate the cheerful, rousing, Murmur waters, Ala. — all share the same Thompson’s ballad goes: inspirational tune that might Golden sunbeams, smile! What do the alma maters tune. inspire an alma mater, “Annie Earthly music cannot of Baker, Crestview and Best known as Cornell Far above Cayuga’s Lisle” is a sad, depressing waken Laurel Hill high schools University’s “Far Above waters, with its waves of blue, lament. It is generally Lovely Annie Lisle. have in common with Cayuga’s Waters,” it was Stands our noble alma considered, though not those of the University of fi rst adapted in 1870 by a mater, glorious to view. specifi cally mentioned in the Though the lyrics to North Carolina at Chapel pair of Cornell roommates, Lift the chorus, lyrics, that poor Annie died “Annie Lisle” have drifted Hill, Emory and Vanderbilt using a slight variation on a Speed it onward, of tuberculosis. Originally into obscurity (which some universities? They — and melody by New Englander Loud her praises tell; published by Oliver Ditson might fi nd something of a more than 20 other colleges H.S. Thompson from his Hail to thee, our alma & Co., the antebellum tune’s relief), the song’s music and universities, plus 1857 ballad “Annie Lisle” mater! Hail, all hail, Cornell! chorus goes: lives on in the hearts of uncountable middle and (rhymes with “while”). loyal Gators, Bulldogs and high schools nationwide, The fi rst verse of the fi rst But far from being Wave willows, Hoboes county-wide.
CRESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL BAKER SCHOOL ALMA MATER LAUREL HILL SCHOOL ALMA ALMA MATER On a far off southern border MATER As we stand here A writ against the sky ’Mong the rolling Hills of Florida At your portals, Proudly waves our Alma Mater In a sleepy town And our voices rise, As the years roll by. Stands our noble Alma Mater, Singing of our dear, fond memories Proudly looks she down. Of old Crestview High. Baker High School Baker High School Lift your voices, Praises to our Alma Mater Sing her praises Let our praises ring. May she live for aye. Over rock and rill. We will never, ne’er forget thee. May her teams be ever winners Hail to thee our Alma Mater, Praises we will sing. And her pride display. Hail to Laurel Hill.
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FILE PHOTOS | News Bulletin Below, Baker School student Brianna Rolin, 10, assists Alex Butler, 5, with her math. Many older students at the school enjoy helping the younger students.
The Big Red Machine performs during the Crestview High School Homecoming parade before leaving for Pasadena, Calif., to participate in the Rose Parade. Tristan Forbes applies a whipped cream pie to the face of Tyler Grezlik as part of the Laurel Hill School’s junior class fundraiser at the Hobo Festival.