Local teens on board with crewing
What used to be considered a sport associated with only Ivy League schools, has been increasing in popularity with many local teens, some of whom are earning top state and regional rankings for crewing, more commonly referred to as rowing. The easy access to Jacksonville’s waterways has helped to make crewing an emerging sport for […]
Preschoolers don red noses to help children in need
On May 21, four-year-old Leah Postal of San Jose wore a red plastic nose at school for a very special reason. “To raise money for poor kids so they can go to the doctor and stay healthy,” she said. Joining Postal in wearing red noses were 11 of her schoolmates in Nicole Alexander’s VPK class […]
Crenshaw visits Episcopal economics class
Twelfth grade students in Ortega resident’s Perry Walthour’s economics at The Episcopal School of Jacksonville received a visit from U.S. Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-Florida, 4th District) on May 5 as part of their participation in the SIFMA Foundation’s 12th Annual Stock Market Game Capitol Hill Challenge. Congressman Crenshaw, currently Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee […]
Bishop Kenny students assist human trafficking victims
Representatives from World Relief and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office were on hand when Bishop Kenny High School’s Interact Club donated 25 backpacks for victims of human trafficking on the First Coast during a ceremony at the school. Ally Schneider and Lily El Hassan, both sophomores at the school, led the presentation. Schneider awarded thank-you trophies […]
St. Nicholas resident attends State Geography Bee
Will Weinbecker, a St. Nicholas resident and 6th grader at Assumption Catholic School, was selected as one of the top 100 in the state to attend the Florida State Geography Bee on March 27 at Jacksonville University. Weinbecker won his school’s Geography Bee and then took a state qualification test of which he received one […]
Episcopal student heads to international science fair
At the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida (SSEF) seven Episcopal students, including Avondale resident Carly Crump, earned place awards, cash prizes and scholarships and a place at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Crump, a senior, earned first place in her category and was awarded a $2,500 a year scholarship for four […]
Good showing for FYC youth sailors
Skipper Johnny Fewell bested 12 other sailors in the Laser Radial races, bringing glory to the Florida Yacht Club, while Jacob Fisker-Andersen took second place in the 2015 Cowford Cup Youth Regatta. “The regatta went well in spite of the weather Saturday,” said Tim Monahan, race chair of the annual event held April 25-26. In […]
Urban hike nets merit badges
You might not think so, but the required Eagle Scout Hiking Merit Badge is one of the toughest to earn, consisting of five 10-mile hikes in preparation for a 20-mile grand finale. On Feb. 14, 10 Scouts from Troop 26 finally earned their Hiking Merit Badge making a roundtrip hike from Ortega to the Southbank. […]
