Student achievements
- Krystin Hust, of Lutz: Doctor of Physical Therapy in Army-Baylor Physical Therapy, Baylor University, Texas
- JoAna Mucklow, of Odessa: Chancellor’s Honor Roll at the University of Mississippi
- Jason Petyo, of Lutz: Master of Science in counseling and psychology, Troy University, Alabama
- Jorge Zequeira, of Odessa: Bachelor of Applied Science, University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Fall Dean’s List students
- Augustana College, Illinois: Daniel Higgins, Odessa
- Baylor University, Waco, Texas: Emily Rogers, Lutz
- College of William & Mary, Virginia: Kaitlyn Ferguson, Lutz
- Emerson College, Massachusetts: Thais Jacomassi, Lutz
- Florida Tech: Jacqueline Figueredo, Lutz; Vasant Ramnarine, Lutz; Max Martino, Lutz; Braden Contreras, Lutz; Zachary Watson, Trinity; Rodrigo Sandoval Sanchez, Trinity; and Tyler Vermillion, Trinity
- Georgia Tech, Atlanta: Rajshree Bhogshetty, Lutz
- Mars Hill University, North Carolina: Roland Anthony Chacon, Lutz; and Mykayla Christine Parise-King, Lutz
- Minnesota State University, Mankato: Kaylyn Burr, Land O’ Lakes (High Honor)
- Mississippi College, Clinton: Jaelyn Evans, Odessa
- Norwich University, Vermont: Molly Grace Flanagan, Lutz
- Rochester Institute of Technology, New York: Jacob Statman, Lutz
- South Dakota State University: Matthew William Durrance, Lutz
- Tallahassee Community College: Jacob Alvarado, Lutz; Ryan Bogdanski, Odessa; Wiliam Brockman, Lutz; Matthew Daniels, Lutz; and Skylar Barnes, Lutz
- Tufts University, Massachusetts: Emara Saez, Lutz
- University of Mississippi: Madeleine Hendron, Odessa
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Jacquelyn Claire Abanses, Lutz
- University of Southern Mississippi: Joel Perdomo, Lutz
- University of Tampa: Joshua Luther, Odessa; Leigh Dittman, Lutz; Madison McElhone, Lutz; Hope Lelekacs, Odessa; Cole Benjamin, Odessa; Noah Doble, Odessa; James Gerakios, Odessa; Gianna Mangiaracina, Odessa; Trevor Puleo, Lutz; Lindsey Marzo, Lutz; Victoria Nelson, Lutz; Rye Gapinski, Lutz; Ashley Mueller, Lutz; Emma Sack, Lutz; Jacey Fennell, Odessa; Atlanta Foskey, Odessa; Tristan Hilson, Lutz; Robert Cooper, Lutz; Gavin Cooper, Lutz; Zoe Papageorgiou, Odessa; and Alyssa Gomez, Odessa
Pasco school news
Pasco County Schools has announced the following:
- A second window of opportunity to apply for the Kirland Ranch Academy of Innnovation will be open from April 11 to April 18, according to Pasco County Schools’ Facebook page.
- The next Early Release Day will be on April 13; students will be released two hours early. All bell times can be found online at Pasco.k12.fl.us/site/pcs_bell_schedule.
- ESS (Extended School Services) is hiring qualified substitute teaching staff to work in Pasco County Schools. ESS is an education management company that has partnered with Pasco shools to provide substitute teaching staff support. Apply online at Jobs.willsubplus.com, and search “Pasco County.” For questions, email Jenny Hacker at .
Clean Tech competition
Students from around the world are invited to share their innovative solutions as part of the 2022 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean Tech Competition. The event engages students in identifying and solving real-world environmental challenges by creating innovative solutions.
Each year more than 40 countries participate.
The first-place winner will receive $7,000 in prize money; $5,000 for second place; and $3,500 for third place. Fourth place through 10th place each will receive $1,000.
Prize money will be awarded on Aug. 11 to the top student teams at the competition finals.
Registration is open through April 22. Students must submit their papers by April 29.
Ten finalist teams will be announced online on June 9.
For more information, visit CSTL.org/cleantech, email , or call 516-764-0045.
Essay contest
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano will accept entries from March 28 through April 22 (at 5 p.m.), for his annual essay contest for high school students.
Students enrolled in Pasco public/charter, private, parochial, nonpublic, and home-school programs can participate.
In 500 words or less, students must answer the question, “Since the 1980s, Pasco County has seen a steady growth in population that now has us nearing 600,000 residents. To accommodate this growth, we have seen many additions made to our county’s general infrastructure (expanded roads, public transportation, additional shopping venues, etc.). What is one addition that has been made that was most beneficial to Pasco County, or what is one addition that you believe should be made to further accommodate our county’s growth?”
The winner will be notified no later than May 13, and will receive a $500 gift card.
Students in public/charter schools should submit their essays to their principal.
Students in private, parochial, nonpublic or home-school programs should send their essays directly to Assistant Tax Collector Greg Giordano, c/o Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office, P.O. Box 276, Dade City, FL 33526.
Entries also can be hand-delivered to the tax collector’s office at 4720 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey.
For questions, call Jose Rodriguez Sierra at 727-847-8165, ext. 3826.
Musical performance
The Saint Leo Singers, Saint Leo Chamber Singers, Saint Leo Rhythm Machine, and the Saint Leo Ensemble will perform a spirited musical program showcasing tunes of the 20th century on March 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the Selby Auditorium in Lewis Hall, at University Campus, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo.
Guests should see the attendant at the box office on the second floor.
Seating is first-come, first-served.
Admission is a donation in the amount the guest chooses. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.
