Citizens of the Month
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce recognized students chosen by teachers, administration at their individual schools for exemplary effort, achievement and contribution to their school, family and community. Students honored for the month of February were: Elijah Kellerman, The Academy of Spectrum Diversity; Drew Sinclair, The Broach School; Cylee Laclair, Chester Taylor Elementary School; Sarai Guzman, East Pasco Adventist Academy; Dylan VanCuren, Heritage Academy; Michael Barnes, Hope Ranch Learning Academy; Sophie Graziano, Raymond B. Stewart Middle School; Sam Pertel, West Zephyrhills Elementary School; Noah Porter, Woodland Elementary School; and Cartrell Strong, Zephyrhills High School.
Local student achievements
These local students have been named to honor lists at their respective schools for the fall semester:
Dean’s List
- Matthew Berube, of Lutz, Gettysburg College (Pennsylvania)
- Kelsey Bognar, of Lutz, Hofstra University (New York)
- Caleb Brian, of Lutz, Tallahassee Community College
- Rachel Carlson, of Lutz, University of Maine
- Amanda Clifford, of Lutz, University of Alabama
- Mackenzie Morgan Cuffe, of Odessa, Clemson University (South Carolina)
- Nicole Elizabeth Davis, of Lutz, Tallahassee Community College
- Seriah Groen, of Odessa, Wheaton College (Illinois)
- Gabrielle Harrison, of Lutz, University of Alabama
- Stuart Hernandez, of Lutz, Florida Institute of Technology
- Clare O’ Keefe, of Lutz, Endicott College (Maine)
- Grace Kortz, Mercer University, Stetson School of Business and Economics (Georgia)
- Katie McCleese Law, of Odessa, Tallahassee Community College
- Garren Lewis, of Lutz, Seton Hall University (New Jersey)
- Rachael Theresa Martin, of Odessa, Tallahassee Community College
- Julianna Mitten, of Odessa, Cedarville University (Ohio)
- Alwina Mohamadali, of Lutz, Lincoln Memorial University (Tennessee)
- Sydney Briana Navarro, of Lutz, Tallahassee Community College
- Julia Elizabeth Peacock, of Lutz, University of the South/Sewanee (Tennessee)
- Vinayak Ruia, of Lutz, Georgia Tech
- Andrew Schwitzgebel, of Lutz, University of Alabama
- Nathan Shane, of Lutz, The Citadel (South Carolina)
- Daniil Shcherbinin, of Lutz, Wittenberg University (Ohio)
- Jolene Swift, of Lutz, University of Alabama
President’s List
- Alexia Acebo, of Lutz, University of Alabama
- Kelly R. Barry, of Odessa, Clemson University (South Carolina)
- Natalie Dambrosio, of Lutz, Tallahassee Community College
- Ashley Kubel, of Odessa, Georgia Southern University
- Elizabeth Moore, of Lutz, Tallahassee Community College
- Emma Williams, of Land O’ Lakes, Mercer University, Stetson School of Business and Economics (Georgia)
Students display talents
Sanders Memorial Elementary School, 5126 School Road in Land O’ Lakes, will present “Design on Display” March 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Students created an array of community-conscious research projects, in an effort to improve the environment.
Using a design process to identify a problem in the community and solve it, presentations will include a Special Olympics Village and surfboards that repel sharks.
For information, call Steven Garrett at (813) 794-1500.
Cinderella Project
Pasco County high school students who do not have a budget for prom can take part in the Cinderella Project, which provides free new and gently used prom dresses and accessories to young ladies with financial need.
Students can try on and pick out an ensemble March 12 and March 13 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Wesley Chapel High School, 30243 Wells Road in Wesley Chapel.
Signs will be posted at the entrance with directions to the boutique.
The project also accepts donations of contemporary prom-style dresses, and shoes, purses and costume jewelry, in excellent condition. Cash donations are used to purchase brand-new dresses and shoes, when sizes are not available in the inventory.
For information, visit The Cinderella Project Pasco County on Facebook.
STEAM Night
Wiregrass Elementary School, 29732 Wiregrass School Road in Wesley Chapel, will host a STEAM Night March 13 at 6:30 p.m.
There will be various STEAM programs, as well as student’s talents on display through performances and exhibits, including a kindergarten and first-grade concert, a musical theater preview of Willy Wonka, and a K-5 art exhibit.
For information, call (813) 346-0700.
