Marianne Ferlisi Jordan
Marianne Jordan, 76, has always lived in the St. Nicholas area because of its proximity to Assumption Catholic, her family’s church, and its school. In the 1970s her three children could walk from their home on Tiber Street to Assumption Catholic elementary and middle school. Later they attended Bishop Kenny High School. Jordan takes great […]
Mock trial team scores in national competition
Described as “one of the strongest teams Bolles has ever fielded,” the Bolles Mock Trial Team received high marks during the Oct. 10 Bulldog Invitational High School Mock Trial Tournament at Yale University. Bolles defeated some of the strongest mock trial teams in the country, including Phillips Exeter Academy and American Heritage Plantation, despite being […]
Working tirelessly for area children
Each year patrons who support Episcopal Children’s Services gather to honor those who have gone above and beyond as children’s advocates. The 9th annual Children’s Champion Awards Gala, held Nov. 6 at EverBank Field Terrace Suite, acknowledged Ortega resident J.F. Bryan, IV (volunteer/philanthropist), Drs. Warner Webb and the late Albert Wilkinson (health care), Avondale resident […]
Annual wine festival funds charitable program
Catholic Charities hosted its 11th Annual Festival D’Vine fundraising event on Nov. 8 offering more than 200 wines from Ovinté for tasting and purchase. Held in Treaty Oak Park on the Southbank for the third year in a row, the festival brought the wares of 26 of Jacksonville’s restaurants to more than 800 guests. The […]
Patrons of the Hearts celebrates 10th Artscapade
Caribbean Tales: One Heart at a Time was the theme for the 10th annual Artscapade, held Oct. 24 at The Museum. Patrons gathered for art, music, food and fun to celebrate the lives of children saved and the donors who made it possible. Founded by Dr. Jose and Hilda Ettedgui, the event supports a partnership […]
BK Crusaders win volleyball championship
The state trophy was theirs for the taking. It was a sweet moment for Bishop Kenny Volleyball Head Coach Suzanne Winkler when the varsity team bested Merritt Island in the FHSAA Class 5A championship last month. The team included eight seniors, five juniors and one sophomore; team captain is Nadine Williams. The Crusader’s 26-1 record […]
Public school students to benefit from Any Given Child model
Despite admirable efforts by the more than 60 arts organizations in Jacksonville, the sad fact remains that 29 percent of Duval County Public School classrooms at the K-8 level in 60 schools still have no contact at all with any arts organization, according to a report from the Jacksonville chapter of Any Given Child. To […]
Billboard battles over, waiting for ink to dry on settlements
Four years and millions of dollars later, lawsuits may soon be settled and the Battle of the Billboards may come to closure. If City Council passes two bills and two others are withdrawn, the advocates for a billboard-free Jacksonville will be satisfied, if not totally happy. “It’s a compromise,” said Alicia Grant, Scenic Jacksonville board […]
