Saint Leo names new military director
Saint Leo University has named Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Fanny Wright as its director of Military Affairs and Services.
Wright served 20 years on active duty in the Air Force in fields such as client systems support, information management, and knowledge/cyber operations; and has had positions as a professional military education instructor and executive administrative assistant.
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Park University and is working on a Master of Arts in communication and leadership.
Wright also has an associate degree in information system technology and an associate degree in instruction of technology and military science, both from the Community College of Air Force.
Student vigil
Students and staff at Crews Lake Middle School in Spring Hill hosted a vigil March 14 to stand against school violence and honor the lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Students discussed why such events are needed to protest school violence, had a moment of silence, sang the song “Lean on Me,” and gave closing remarks.
Students were encouraged to wear orange to represent gun safety.
Crews Lake also is collecting donations for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School GoFundMe page at GoFundMe.com/cause/stoneman-douglas.
For information, call (727) 246-1600.
Trustees appointed by governor
Gov. Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Dr. Rao Musunuru, and the appointments of John Mitten, Raymond Gadd Jr., and David Garcia to the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees.
Dr. Musunuru is the current chair and has been a member of the board since 1999. He is a practicing board-certified cardiologist affiliated with Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Pasco County since 1981, and serves as a member of its board.
Mitten has been the owner of Chik-fil-A of Hernando County since 2003. He received his bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida State University, and is a board member and past chair of The Greater Hernando Chamber of Commerce; member of the board and past chair of United Way of Hernando County; and chair of Bible Basics International since 2002.
Gadd is deputy superintendent of Pasco County Schools, and oversees administration, operations, teaching and learning, and student support services. Previously he served as president of CEO of Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services. Gadd received his bachelor degree and master degree from the University of South Florida.
Garcia has been the lead pastor of Grace World Outreach Church in Brooksville since 1988. He is a missionary in New York City and Zimbabwe, Africa. Garcia received his bachelor degree from International Seminary, and his master degree and Doctor of Ministry from Life Christian University.
Scholarship applications
Hillsborough County Social Services has partnered with the Community Action Board to offer scholarships for up to $5,000 to eligible students who want to continue their education at an institution of higher learning.
Scholarship applications for the 2018-2019 school year will be accepted through March 30.
Recipients will be notified, in writing, prior to the start of the fall semester.
Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 24, and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; reside in Hillsborough County; have a minimum GPA of 2.5; and, household income must fall within 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Additional criteria used to evaluate applicants will be community service and school involvement; application and letters of recommendation; academic record (transcript); essay response; and, panel interview participation.
Application materials and detailed instructions can be found at tinyurl.com/ybnr7fnd.
Fall VPK program
Primrose School at Collier Parkway, 23021 Weeks Blvd., in Land O’Lakes, will offer free summer and fall VPK (voluntary pre-kindergarten) programs for eligible families and their children.
Primrose has earned an accreditation with AdvancEd, a Balanced Learning curriculum, and enrichment programs for children to ready themselves for kindergarten.
Summer VPK will run Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 4 through Aug. 3.
There are various fall sessions to choose from, including classes that start Aug. 13 and Aug. 20.
For information, call Angella Hart, school director, at (813) 242-7800.
Honor society inductions
Nova Southeastern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has initiated Ariatna Gonzalez and Michelle Jackson, both of Lutz, into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most-selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Membership is by invitation only, and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible to be members.
