Local students win first in state gymnastics championship
Four members of the North Florida Boys Gymnastics Club (for ages 7-11) recently placed first in the state as a team in the Men’s USA Gymnastics Level 5 Florida State Championship on Mar. 15. The team won a total of 27 medals in a variety of events. Three of the boys attend local schools: Nick […]
Ortega Museum Magnet 11th in nation
By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News Although not quite a “Night at the Museum”, walking the halls at Ortega Elementary School during one of the museum magnet’s three annual exhibitions is an inspiring experience. As each class exhibit is described by its docents, visitors can’t help but be amazed by the depth of knowledge […]
Little Leaguers win Shotty Drew Sportsmanship Award
Wells Madison, 3rd grade student at St. Matthew’s Catholic School and resident of Ortega, was recently awarded the Shotty Drew Sportsmanship Award at Navy-Ortega-Lakeshore Little League. Along with co-recipient Emma Morgan (student at James Weldon Johnson Elementary School and resident of Ortega Farms), the Little Leaguers won the award for character, courage and loyalty.
Students at Bishop Snyder simulate texting and driving
Nate Morales, a junior at Bishop John Snyder High School, sits behind the wheel of the Arrive Alive simulator car in a demonstration that gave students a chance to drive the car while texting (simulated drive, of course!). A very powerful movie about the consequences of texting and driving was shown also, made possible by […]
Fishweir Elementary School loves Fire Station No. 14
Drew Hardaker presented handmade Valentines and other goodies from his classmates in Rachel Sandlin’s kindergarten class to Robert Hane and Robert Stroud to thank the members of Fire Station No. 14 for all they do in the neighborhood. During the presentation, the fire alarms rang and the crew was out the door in less than […]
Scout Troop celebrates 90 years
Boy Scout Troop 26 was founded 90 years ago at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church the same year that the church was founded in 1923. The Scouts, consisting of a Tiger Den of first graders, a Cub Pack for second through fifth grade, Troop 26 for sixth grade through age 18, and the Venture Crew, a […]
Severe Weather Awareness contest winner
Stuart McAfee, a fourth grade student at St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School, was a regional poster winner in the Severe Weather Awareness Week contest, sponsored by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. More than 1,000 students in the state participated in the opportunity to learn what they can do to be prepared for hazards that […]
Opening day all over again at Lee High School
Depending on your perspective, opening day of school can be welcomed or dreaded. Imagine having two opening days in the same school year! But for Dr. Denise Hall, principal, the staff and the 1800 or so students at Robert E. Lee High School, re-opening day on Feb. 4 was a gusty sigh of relief. After […]
