San Marco resident named a Caldwell Fellow at NCSU

Annie R. Wilt, a Paxon School for Advanced Studies and International Baccalaureate 2012 graduate, and of the South Shores neighborhood, was recently named a Caldwell Fellow at North Carolina State University. The University chooses 20 students from the entire Freshman Class to receive the Fellowship for the next three years.“She has a tremendous work ethic, […]

Bolles Fourth Grade hosts annual Florida Day

The fourth grade classrooms on the Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus were transformed recently into a museum-like setting highlighting Florida’s most notable historical figures and cultural icons, including St. Nicholas residents Aiden Hellein as a Calusa Indian and Kyle West as Juan Ponce de Leon. Whitehurst Campus Grade 4 Florida Day is a much anticipated […]

Douglas Anderson student re-elected as class president

Two-time winner Michael McGregor has a lot going for him heading into his senior year at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. McGregor holds a distinction for being elected class president for both his junior and senior years. The Class of 2014’s 254 students thought highly enough of McGregor to put him in office again. […]

Finest of the CF Finest makes $5,000 difference

Finest of the CF Finest makes $5,000 difference

Whitney Roberts of San Marco proved to be the finest of “Jacksonville’s Finest” during a recent dinner held at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel to honor dozens of young professionals who helped the local chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation meet its financial goal during the agency’s 16th annual fundraiser. Roberts used a letter campaign, social […]

Guild presents big check to JACKSONVILLE Symphony

Guild presents big check to JACKSONVILLE  Symphony

The San Jose Country Club was the place to be on June 4, when the Guild of the Jacksonville Symphony celebrated the installation of new officers at its annual luncheon. In addition, outgoing president Alberta Hipps presented a check for $40,000 to Symphony president David Pierson and Chairman of the Board Richard Pierpont. Two scholarships […]

Friends and patrons enjoy rock opera at home of historian

Dr. Wayne Wood and Douglas Coleman teamed up to help local author, playwright, singer and musician Jennifer Chase bring to life the rich history of the French in Jacksonville. Musical excerpts of Chase’s rock opera “La Caroline” were performed live by the fabulous cast and band at the Riverside home of Dr. Wayne Wood on […]

JCCI Forward holds Prom With a Vengeance

WJCT Studios jumped in to save the day when JCCI Forward’s original location for its 3rd annual prom event had been double booked with a high school prom. The event celebrated the organization’s mission with style. Forward brings Jacksonville’s emerging leaders together to learn about the community, engage in problem solving, and act to make […]

Celebrating community outreach with a night of giving

The Rotary Club of San Jose delivered on its promise to serve the community, as some of Jacksonville’s most notable nonprofits received checks to fulfill their missions. Rogers Joseph, current Treasurer said, “It’s a culmination of work and fundraisers and it’s not just about money. We’re now deciding where the funding will go and many […]