Historian named to dean post
Heather R. Parker, Ph.D., was named dean of The College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Leo University, a post she has had on an interim basis since November 2018. Parker also is a full professor of history and joined Saint Leo in 2006. She earned her bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and doctorate in history from the University of California at Los Angeles.
Cursive contest
According to the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation, the annual Cursive is Cool® contests kicked off on National Handwriting Day, celebrated around the world on Jan. 23, in honor of John Hancock’s birthday.
Campaign for Cursive® offers three contests: one in the United States and two in Canada (one for English writers and one for French writers).
Students in grades one to six have a chance to test their cursive skills and their creativity in answering one of the questions presented.
The deadline for the U.S. contest is March 15.
For information, visit CursiveIsCool.com or Facebook.com/CampaignForCursive/.
For questions, email Lauren Mooney Bear, contest organizer, at .
Classic car show
The Cypress Creek Middle High School PTSA will host its second annual Coyote Classic Car Show on Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Streetside Classics, 4610 Pet Lane, Suite 104, in Lutz.
There will be exhibits, food trucks, live music, silent auctions, and classic cars.
For information, visit CoyotePTSA.com.
Math competition
Saint Leo University will offer high school students the chance to take part in the American Mathematics Competition 10 or 12, at no cost.
Both contests are scheduled for Feb. 5 at the Saint Leo campus, 33701 State Road 52, Lewis Hall, Room 119, in St. Leo.
Students and parents need to arrive by 5:45 p.m., as the contest starts at 6 p.m.
Parents must register their students in advance by emailing Dr. Kevin Murphy, of the Saint Leo mathematics faculty, at , and including “AMC 10/12” in the subject line. And, in the email text, list each student entrant’s name, age and school grade.
Students are given 75 minutes to get through the questions.
The AMC 10 is for students in grade 10 and lower, and younger than 17 ½ years of age on the day of the exam. The questions cover high school math up to that grade level.
The AMC 12 is for students in grade 12 or lower, and who are younger than 19 ½ years of age on the day of the exam. The questions cover the high school math curriculum, including trigonometry, advanced algebra and advanced geometry. There is no calculus.
Early release day
Pasco County Schools has implemented a monthly, two-hour-early release time to allow for staff to engage in professional development aligned with student needs, and district and school priorities.
Early release days will take place on the second Wednesday of each month, with the exception of January and May.
The next early release day is Feb. 12.
Mark your calendar
Pasco County Schools will host its first Pasco Sports Fair on Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Skydive City, 4241 Sky Dive Lane in Zephyrhills, for the entire family.
The free, family friendly event will feature a meet-and-greet with professional athletes, plus an introduction to various sport and game offerings in Zephyrhills and Pasco County, including tennis, soccer, football, basketball, skating, skydiving, boxing, mini-golf and more. Some noted pros scheduled to be in attendance include former English Premier forward Gary Blissett, former NFL defensive end Melvin Williams, former NBA shooting guard/small forward Anthony Parker, and former Tampa Bay Rowdies head coach Stuart Campbell.
All event proceeds will benefit The Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Foundation.
Middle school essay contest
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano is accepting entries in an essay contest. Entries will be accepted until 5 p.m., March 2.
Middle school students, grades six to eight, in Pasco’s public/charter, private, parochial, nonpublic and home-schools can participate.
In 300 words or less, students should answer the questions, “If you could spend tax dollars to fund any program, what would it be and why?”
Entries will be judged on how well the student communicates his or her response, overall essay structure, appearance and readability.
Students in public/charter schools should submit their essays to their principal, who will then forward it to the tax collector’s office.
Students in private, parochial, nonpublic or home-schools should send their entries directly to Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector, Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office, P.O. Box 276, Dade City, FL 33526.
Entries also may be emailed to .
All submissions must include the student’s name, school, grade and contact information.
The winner will be announced no later than March 27.
For information and questions, call Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179.
Scholarship program
Hillsborough County Social Services and the Community Action Board have partnered to offer scholarships for up to $5,000 to eligible students who want to continue their education by attending an accredited institution of higher learning. This includes first-time students and students returning to school.
Applications will be accepted online only, at tinyurl.com/qnm32x2, through March 13.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements (which can be found on the same website), to be awarded a scholarship.
Recipients will be notified in writing prior to the start of the fall semester.
For information and questions, call Juan Fradera at (813) 272-5074.
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