Ezekiel Wing Hall, son of Tresa Hall of Wesley Chapel, was named to the Dean’s List at Pensacola Christian College for academic achievement during the 2015 fall semester. Ezekiel is a former student of Land O’ Lakes Christian School. (Courtesy of Tresa Hall)
‘Into the Woods’ at Sunlake High
Sunlake High School will present the musical “Into the Woods” on Feb. 17, Feb.18 and Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at Wesley Chapel, 30651 Wells Road. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Business & Career Week at Saint Leo
Students at Saint Leo University will participate in the 2016 Business and Career Week, Feb. 22 to Feb. 25, with the following schedule:
- Feb. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Business Card Clinic. All students registering will receive free business cards.
- Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m.: Northwestern Mutual Workshop. A recruiting professional will lecture on the best practices for winning the “resume game.”
- Feb. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: “Drop-In Advising”
- Feb. 23 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Mock Interview Workshop. Students will practice interview skills during a simulated session.
- Feb. 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: “Dress for Success.” A fashion show will illustrate wardrobe mistakes students shouldn’t make.
- Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Career Fair. Students will have a chance to network, and learn about internship and career possibilities.
- Feb. 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Pasco Economic Development Council’s “SMARTStart Challenge” and the finals of the student business plan competition.
For information, contact Dr. Adam Shoemaker at (352) 588-8006 or .
Black History Month events
Pasco-Hernando State College’s Black History Month celebrations will feature the “History of African Drumming” by Myron Jackson and Kuumba Dancers & Drummers. Admission is free.
- Feb. 23 at 10 a.m., Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court, Room B105
- Feb. 23 at 6 p.m., Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., Room B303, Wesley Chapel
- Feb. 24 at 9:45 a.m., West Campus, Performing Arts Center, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey
- Feb. 24 at 6 p.m., East Campus, 36727 Blanton Road, Room A240, Dade City
Teacher job fair
Pasco County Schools is hosting a job fair on Feb. 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Blvd, in Land O’ Lakes, for college graduates and soon-to-be graduates interested in becoming a teacher.
Pasco has teaching opportunities in language arts, math, science, social studies, special education areas, school psychologists, school social workers, and school counselors.
The job fair is not just for education majors, so those with or seeking degrees in other subjects are encouraged to attend.
For information, visit PascoSchools.org, and click on the job fair banner at the top.
Stetson law school open house
Stetson University College of Law will host an open house on Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 1401 61st St., S, in Gulfport.
Future law students can have lunch, tour the campus, meet with Stetson law school professors, and learn more about studying abroad or specialized studies in advocacy, environmental law or elder law.
To register for the free event, call (727) 562-7802, or email .
Pasco School Choice runs to March 1
The Pasco County Schools’ school choice application window is open until March 1.
If a student is currently attending a school on school choice, parents do not need to reapply unless their address has changed after initial approval, they reside outside of Pasco County, or the student will be moving to the next school level.
Families who live in another county and want to request student assignment to a Pasco County school must submit a release from their home county within the open enrollment period.
Separate applications must be completed for each child.
Applications can be found at PascoSchools.org, by clicking on the school choice banner at the top.
Simon Youth Foundation will award scholarships
Simon Youth Foundation, a national nonprofit that provides educational opportunities to at-risk high school students, has begun looking for a graduating senior who lives within 50miles of Ellenton Premium Outlets and Tampa Premium Outlets.
Each year, Simon Youth Community Scholarships are awarded in every community across the country that is home to Simon, Mills or Premium Outlets malls.
SYF will award 25 scholarships to students graduating in the class of 2016 who live within 50 miles of any Premium Outlets mall nationwide. No more than one scholarship will be awarded per property. Recipients will receive up to $1,500 to enroll in an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school.
In addition, an Award of Excellence will be given to the top candidate from among the scholarship applicants that represent the nationwide Premium Outlets locations. The top candidate will receive a $10,000 award ($2,500 for up to four years).
Students will be selected based on financial need, academic performance, leadership skills, and participation in school and community activities.
The application period ends March 1. Students can apply online at SYF.org/scholarships.
Recipients will be notified in May.
Free math circle program
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, is offering its free, weekly Math Circle program for area middle and high school students. The program includes hands-on activities that engage young people and help them sustain an enthusiasm for mathematics.
Sessions are on Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., through May 12 in Lewis Hall, Room 207. There will be no class on March 17, due to Spring Break.
