Students face off in first high school challenge
The Land O’ Lakes campus of Rasmussen College hosted its first High School Challenge in May, pitting students from Sunlake, Wesley Chapel and Mitchell high schools against each other. Koehler Macklus of Mitchell came back from a 2,400-point deficit, beating out his opponents to take home a $500 school donation and a Visa gift card.
Eighth-grader wins essay contest
Madeline Jones of Land O’ Lakes Christian School won the American Association of Christian Schools essay contest.
Students submitted entries on the topic “Life is Made Up of Moments.” Entries were judged on content, originality and communication of the piece.
Sarah Collins graduates magna cum laude
Sara Collins, a 2011 graduate of Sunlake High School, has graduated from the University of Tampa magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
At UT, Collins was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Theta Tau honor societies, as well as a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success.
She is the daughter of Martin and Linda Collins.
PHSC career camps
Pasco-Hernando State College is offering two academic career-themed summer camps designed for middle and early high school students beginning in June.
The camps will be at the school’s New Port Richey campus, 10230 Ridge Road, and will run four half days from Monday through Thursday.
- Business and Technology Careers — Participants can create a new business plan, participate in a mock trial from the viewpoint of a paralegal, and expand the virtual world by creating a miniature version of the Internet, among other activities.
Sessions run from June 23-26 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., or July 14-17 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $90.
- Health Careers — Participants can take on simulations and other hands-on activities related to the school’s paramedic, nursing, dental and radiography programs. They also can become CPR-certified.
Sessions run from June 16-19 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or July 21-24 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $100.
Each session is limited to the first 12 students to register.
For information, visit PHSC.edu/summercamp, or call (727) 816-3256.
Field trip leaps youngsters into new school year
Great Start Learning Center’s voluntary pre-kindergarten class toured the campus of West Zephyrhills Elementary School May 5. The youngsters will enter kindergarten in August. The field trip gave the students a sense of what to expect in the coming year, and to familiarize themselves with the layout of the school. Great Start Learning Center is located at 5314 First Ave., in Zephyrhills.
Students bowled over with fun
The more than 900 students of Woodland Elementary School participated in special field trips to go bowling at Pin Chasers, 6816 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.
Chamber honors student citizens
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce recognized Student Citizens at a May ceremony in their honor.
Students are selected from 10 area schools for exemplary effort, achievement and contribution to their school, family and community.
Students recognized included Hayden Oley of East Pasco Adventist Academy, Mariana Chavez of Woodland Elementary School, Regan Yake of Stewart Middle School, Tabria James of Zephyrhills High School, Dashawn Walden of Stewart Middle, Karly Crews of Heritage Academy, Gideon Castorena of West Zephyrhills Elementary School, Tyler Brooks of The Broach School, Danny Pomorisac of Taylor Elementary School, and Caleb Salings of Florida Autism Center of Excellence.
