Student Citizens recognized for February
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce honored the February Student Citizens during a special ceremony. Each month, one student from nine area schools is selected for exemplary effort, achievement and contribution to their school, family and community. Students recognized were, from left, Kara Burnap, Chester Taylor Elementary School; Matthew Barba, Woodland Elementary School; Sarah Juergens, West Zephyrhills Elementary School; Alexandra Wilder, Zephyrhills High School; Ayden Popour, Stewart Middle School; Joseph Atanasio, Hope Learning Academy; and Genesis Perez, Heritage Academy. Also recognized, but not pictured, were Aimah Isaac, East Pasco Adventist Academy; and Nathan Rozell, The Broach School.
New bilingual publication for children’s allergies
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health wants to raise awareness of children’s severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, and how schools are equipped to deal with it.
The organization has launched a campaign to inform parents, schools and the public on this health issue.
The Alliance has developed a bilingual publication on anaphylaxis available as a PDF and as an ebook, on iTunes and Amazon.
There also is an HD video, soundbite, audio clips, and related documents and links at DigitalNewsRelease.com/?q=NAHH_Anaphylaxis.
Saint Leo to host Florida Academy of Sciences meeting
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host the Florida Academy of Sciences 2015 Annual Meeting March 20 and March 21.
Florida college faculty and other specialists from the social sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, science education community, and the fields of engineering, computing and mathematics, meet to present research findings and to interact with peers.
Conference participants do no need to be a member of the academy to present a paper or poster. The conference also offers undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to make academic presentations.
For information about the academy and submissions, visit FloridaAcademyOfSciences.org.
Middle school essay contest
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano is accepting entries for the Constitutional Officers Essay Contest until 5 p.m. March 31.
The contest is for middle school students in sixth grade to eighth grade. Students of Pasco’s public/charter, private and home schools can participate.
The essay should be 500 words or less and answer the question, “Do you think taxes are important? If so, why? If not, why not?”
Each entry must include the student’s name, school, grade and contact information.
Students in public/charter schools should submit their essays to their principal, who will then forward them to the tax collector’s office.
Students in nonpublic schools can send their essays to Greg Giordano, director of customer relations, Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office, 8731 Citizens Drive, Room 120, New Port Richey FL 34654.
The winner will be announced on April 13 and will receive an iPad mini.
For information, call Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179.
