Annual charity ball celebrates Silver Anniversary
Catholic Charities hosted the 25th annual Black & White Ball Feb. 25 at the Jessie Ball duPont Center, a popular event venue and the location of Catholic Charities’ Jacksonville office. Honorary chairs for the gala were Julie and Joe Helow. Event Chair was Paola Parra Harris and Mistress of Ceremonies was Charlene Shirk, a moderator […]
Two more join ranks of Children’s Champions
Established in 2006 by Episcopal Children’s Services, the Children’s Champion Award recognizes individuals and organizations which work passionately to elevate the welfare of children in the community. Honored at the 2017 event were Deborah Gianoulis, president and CEO of the Schultz Center, and Davalu Parrish, former president and CEO of The Bridge of Northeast Florida, […]
Ancelin to earn second black belt
Arik Ancelin of San Marco has no intention of letting his disability prevent him from his goal – to earn a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Although the 14-year-old dance major at LaVilla School for the Arts has Down syndrome, he said he intends to earn his second black belt in the sport […]
Homeschooled robotics team takes ‘pet project’ to state
Taking first place in the FIRST Lego League (FLL) Northeast Florida regional competition Jan. 28 means more than advancing to the state meet on May 6 for Avondale resident Emily Puckett. Prior to the state competition, the all-girl Lego robotics team will compete in the FIRST World Festival Championship in Houston, Texas, April 19-22. Puckett’s […]
‘Renaissance’ student designs Extravaganza program
Although Anna Covart comes from a family of artists and is studying visual arts at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, her heart also lies in the field of science – astrophysics to be exact. Covart, an Avondale resident, designed the program cover for Douglas Anderson’s premier show, Extravaganza, which was held Feb. 11 at […]
Stockton holds Sports Science Spectacular
The annual John N.C. Stockton Elementary School Science Spectacular, organized and funded by the PTA, wrapped in sports this year under the theme “Stockton Sports Science Spectacular – STEM Race to the Finish Line.” Nearly 500 kindergarten through fifth grade students rotated through eight hands-on science stations in which they completed a science experiment or […]
Repainting Murray Hill one blank wall at a time
If Jason Tetlak has his way, Murray Hill will become known as a fun, creative place to live and work. A graphic designer, former elementary school art teacher, and member of the Murray Hill Preservation Association board, Tetlak has big plans for the historic community. As coordinator for the MHPA-sponsored mural project, Tetlak began procuring […]
The Way We Were: Robin Music Ashourian
Children riding bicycles down San Jose Boulevard to Peterson’s 5 and Dime for penny candy is a thing of the past. There is no stopping for a roast beef sandwich at Stand and Snack; no shopping at Geisenhof’s Gift Shop or the Pic and Save; no accompanying your mother to the Silk Shop. Robin Music […]
