St. Mark’s celebrates fifth and sixth grade graduates
The St. Mark’s Campus celebrated the fifth and sixth grade graduates during two separate ceremonies on Wednesday, May 19 (fifth grade) and Friday, May 21 (fifth grade) in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Prior to each ceremony, students were recognized and honored during a special Art Show and Celebration in the Lori Schiavone Commons. Each graduation […]
Students Leave Their Mark by Establishing School’s First Mascot
Last spring a group of rising 6th grade students came together over the common idea that they felt their school needed a mascot. Rising 6th graders Lily Indelacato and Grace Ross started discussing with some of their peers the need for their school, Riverside Presbyterian Day School, to have a mascot. Grace Ross said “We […]
Local teacher/author inspires young girls to be their personal best
English/language arts teacher and author PeTika Tave is putting the power of words to work to empower girls from every walk of life. She has written the BayaBook series to help parents empower their kids so that they can successfully navigate the challenges in life. Beautiful As You Are and Brilliant As You Are include […]
John Duce to continue his tenure as Chairman of Gator Bowl Sports Board
In May, it became clear which volunteer leaders would helm The Gator Bowl Sports Board of Trustees this season, after an unprecedented pandemic season: Wells Fargo Executive John Duce and Northeast Florida CEO of BBVA, Nelson Bradshaw. Duce will serve a second term as chairman with duties that include presiding over all Gator Bowl Sports […]
The Woman’s Club of Jacksonville announces 2021 Scholarship recipients
Since its founding in 1897, The Woman’s Club of Jacksonville’s mission has been to further the education and betterment of women. This year, thirteen extraordinary young Florida women each have received a $3,000.00 scholarship to continue their education in Florida schools. Recipients were announced at the club’s first in-person luncheon of the COVID era, on […]
Pawsitive Arts Market
Dr. Carla Rodriguez, owner and founder of Pawsitive Healing Rehabilitation and Acupuncture Clinic in San Marco was treating Nikki Simpson’s dog and explained how much she loves kids and asked the 6th grade RPDS teacher how she could get involved with RPDS students. Mrs. Simpson told Dr. Rodriguez about RPDS Project LEADS. Servant leadership is […]
FinFest celebrated in style, back in action
A festive and tropical-themed crowd packed into the ballroom and grounds of the Timuquana Country Club for another special night dedicated to fundraising, May 22. Staff, volunteers, board members and strong sponsor partners all helped to bring awareness to the event by raising funds, listening to impactful testimonials, and helping those less fortunate better communicate […]
Local Folks: Al Poindexter
Al Poindexter doesn’t have to go far to enjoy wildlife in the middle of the city. He simply steps out back of his Colonial Manor home. Fifteen years ago, during a remodeling project, Poindexter had a bulldozer dig a 10×14-foot pond, 20 inches deep in his backyard. He wanted a peaceful place to sit next […]
