Math team scores first place
Long Middle School’s seventh-grade advanced math team won first place in the 2014 Pasco County District Middle School Mathematics Contest in May at Saint Leo University. Celebrating the win are, from left, math coach Diana Lister and team members Justin King, Ethan Kuss and Andrew Arnold. King and Arnold also respectively placed first and second for individual awards.
Pride for schools shines through
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce honored students at the 15th Annual Pride Awards Breakfast in recognition of their school pride, community involvement and athletic excellence.
The 2014 recipients from Wesley Chapel High School were Abby Devisfruto, Ethan Taylor, Jordan Hardin, Helena Polansky, Matthew Quiles and Ashley St. Charles.
Those honored from Wiregrass Ranch High School were Savannah Goode, Bryce Wilson, Matthew Bradshaw, Matthew Menendez, Selyne Smith and Briana Swain.
PHSC hosts open house
Pasco-Hernando State College is hosting an open house at its Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel July 10 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in Building B.
Guests can learn about the certificate and associate’s degree programs, as well as the new bachelor’s degree programs.
There will be a campus tour and information on admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and clubs and organizations.
To RSVP, visit PHSC.edu/rsvp.
Odessa students make the grade
Three students from Odessa were honored for scholastic achievement for the Spring 2014 semester.
Samantha Nicole Cuffe and Stephanie Leeanne Erickson were named to the President’s List at Clemson University in South Carolina.
Gabriel Selochan was named to the Dean’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University.
Teen driver safety front and center at Wiregrass
Wiregrass Ranch High School recently hosted the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility’s “I Know Everything” teen driver safety program for more than 100 students.
The program highlights the issues of drunk driving and distracted driving, and reiterates that parents have the most influence on their teen’s driving behaviors.
The students answered questions using handheld devices, and the results will be part of a nationwide survey of high school teen drivers from across the United States. Topics included drinking alcohol underage and driving, late-night driving, speeding, number of passengers, and license restrictions.
New officers selected for PHSC Foundation
The Foundation Board of Directors at Pasco-Hernando State College recently selected new officers to serve volunteer, two-year terms.
Frank Rygiel of Wesley Chapel was appointed chair of the board, and George “Skip” Miller, also of Wesley Chapel, was selected as vice chair.
Rygiel, a senior project manager for Batson-Cook Construction, became a board member in 2008. Miller, a senior vice president for SunTrust Bank, joined the board in 2012.
Mickey Smith, chief operating officer for Oak Hill Hospital, and Leonard Sossamon, county administrator for Hernando County, each will serve three-year terms as new directors.
Top Dogs at Stewart Middle
The Pilot Club of Zephyrhills honored the Top Dog winners from Stewart Middle School with a lunch at Hungry Howie’s. The club recognizes students for their academics and leadership roles in the school. Those recently honored were Zane Grimm, Ayden Smith, Jessica Burrows, Angus Butler, Adam Reid, Abigail Wilder, Tonee Thomas, Christian Bragg, Samettia Davis and Alexix McElhaney.
PHSC open house in Dade City
Pasco-Hernando State College is hosting an open house at its East Campus, 36727 Blanton Road in Dade City, July 9 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., in Building B, Rooms 104 and 105.
Guests can learn about the certificate and associate’s degree programs, as well as the new bachelor’s degree programs. There will also be campus tours and information offered on admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and the clubs and organizations available.
To RSVP, visit PHSC.edu/rsvp.
Cooking workshops
The Encore Academy at Pasco-Hernando State College will offer a cooking camp workshop July 14-17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on the East Campus in Dade City, 36727 Blanton Road.
Topics include seasonal desserts, Asian cookery, and edible holiday gifts.
The workshop is for adults older than 50, and costs $12. Additional lab fees may apply for cooking supplies.
Registration deadline is three days before the workshop start date.
For information, call (352) 797-5167, or visit PHSC.edu/encore.
Dade City chamber awards scholarships
The Dade City Chamber of Commerce recognized three Pasco High School seniors with a plaque and $1,000 toward their college education. With chamber executive director John Moors, left, are winners Emily Nathe; Doug Johnson, parent of Mady Johnson; and Katie Sutton, along with Penny Freeman and Carolyn Hodges. The scholarships are managed by the Pasco Education Foundation.
