Mary Rathman

Fine Arts Showcase at Land O’ Lakes Christian
The high school students at Land O’ Lakes Christian School recently competed at the Sunshine State Association of Christian Schools state fine arts competition in the categories of Bible, art, music, academics and speech.

There were 114 entries in the competition from the students. Land O’ Lakes Christian placed first, second, or third in 77 of the entries.

There will be a special presentation of the selection of winning entries and an art show April 21 at 6 p.m., at the school at 5105 School Road in Land O’ Lakes.

For information, call (813) 995-9040.

Most Holy Redeemer reunion, benefit
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Tampa is hosting an Alumni Reunion & Farewell Fundraiser May 9 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., in the parish center.

There will be music, a silent auction and raffle items. The cost is $20 per person, or $30 for a couple, and includes two drink tickets per person and appetizers.

All proceeds will benefit the new Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School playground fund.

The event is open to alumni as well as MTC parents

Tickets must be purchased by April 25.

For information, email Tracie Holman at , or Kris Carson at .

Oakstead hosts open house
Oakstead Elementary, 19925 Lake Patience Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host a kindergarten open house April 28 at 7 p.m., in the cafeteria.

The event will include a presentation, a meet and greet with teachers, and a tour of the kindergarten classrooms.

For information, call CJ Huffman at (813) 346-1503.

PHSC campus open houses
Pasco-Hernando State College will host two open houses for guests to take campus tours and get information on admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and more than 50 clubs and organizations.

The open houses are:

• April 28 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel
• April 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the West Campus in New Port Richey, 10230 Ridge Road

For information and to RSVP, visit PHSC.edu/rsvp.

Sean Bartell Memorial Scholarship
Applications are being accepted for the Sean Bartell Memorial Scholarship, awarded to a Wesley Chapel High School senior.

The student must complete an online or paper application by April 28.

The scholarship is in memory of Sean Bartell, a Wesley Chapel High School junior who passed away from a rare skin disease in December 2014.

Tax-deductible donations to the scholarship fund can be mailed to Atonement Lutheran Church, c/o Sean Bartell Scholarship, 29617 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel FL 33545.

For information, contact Paul Bartell at (813) 416-923 or .

Student Citizens named for March
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce recognized Student Citizens for March at ceremony in their honor, for their exemplary effort, achievement and contribution to their school, family and community.

Students receiving the honor were Aspen du Mont, Heritage Academy; Catherine Hyer, West Zephyrhills Elementary School; Annalyse Guash, Taylor Elementary School; Ronald Loader, Zephyrhills High School; Djiah Jones, Woodland Elementary; Aayden Sammon, The Broach School; Larry Caldwell, Hope Ranch Learning Academy; and Kaycee Velez-Santiago, Stewart Middle School.

PHSC students named to academic team
Ten Pasco-Hernando State College students were nominated to the 2015 Phi Theta Kappa All-Florida Academic Team.

Students were nominated by their respective colleges and selected on outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community service.

Those representing PHSC are Bibin Abraham, Katherine Romesser and Jason Rosenfeld of Wesley Chapel; Lori Ciesielski, Alexandra Gagnon, Denese Neide and Virmarie Rodriguez of Spring Hill; Karen Poole of Zephyrhills; Evelyn Rookey of Dade City; and Andrew Scaglione of Brooksville.

For information about the All-Florida Academic Team, visit FloridaCollegeSystem.com/all-florida.