Fine Arts award
The Heritage Arts Center Association presented the $1,000 Nereim Fine Arts Award to Alexandra Barath, a recent graduate of Pasco High School.
The award is given in memory of Gordon and Jean Nereim, the founding members of the organization.
Barath submitted a digital computer drawing entitled, “Pink Cityscape,” that referenced her fascination for both perspective and vast cityscapes.
Her artwork will be featured at next year’s Heritage Arts’ “Moonlight and Ivory” concerts and art show, in February.
Barath will attend the University of Central Florida with a major in experimental animation.
For more information, visit HeritageArts.org.
Conference proposals sought
The Florida Organization for Human Services Inc. (FLOHS) will host a virtual conference scheduled for Oct. 6 and Oct. 7. The theme is “Resilient Horizons: Breaking Down Barriers.”
The educational nonprofit is seeing workshop proposals on how to be resilient through trying times, and should focus on how to provide knowledge and skills to help others.
The audience will include students, new practitioners and more established professionals.
Submissions may include interventions, skills, knowledge and wellness, as related to assisting Human Services professionals to master their craft and become more effective leaders.
Presentations are typically 60 minutes to 90 minutes long.
Proposals should target one of the following areas:
- Ethics in Helping Relationships
- Interviewing and Intervention Skills
- Group Work
- Case Management
- Human Development
- Social and Cultural Issues
- Social Problems
- Assessment/Treatment Planning
- Intervention Models/Theories
- Human Behavior
- Social Welfare and Public Policy
- Research, Program Evaluation and Supervision
The deadline for proposals is Aug. 1, and must include a CV/resume, a video (with an introduction of yourself and summary topic) or a 100-word to 300-word abstract.
All applicants that are approved will be notified by Aug. 15.
For additional submission details, or to email a proposal, contact .
Back to School Drive-Thru
The Church @ Myrtle Lake, 2017 Reigler Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host a Back to School Drive-Thru on Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon.
This is a free backpack and school supply giveaway for kindergarten through 12th grade.
One backpack per child in attendance, while supplies last.
For information, visit MyrtleLake.org.
SkillsUSA recognition
Elena Banet, of New Port Richey and a student at Marchman Technical College, was awarded the high school bronze medal in nail care, at the 2021 SkillsUSA Championships, that took place in June.
Students were invited to demonstrate their technical skills, workplace skills and personal skills in 107 hands-on occupational and leadership competitions, including robotics, automotive technology, drafting, criminal justice, aviation maintenance, and public speaking.
Industry leaders from 650 businesses, corporations, trade associations and unions planned and evaluated the contestants against their individual standards for entry-level workers.
More than 3,700 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education, and more than 1,100 gold, silver and bronze medals were presented to students.
Many winners also received industry prizes, tools of their trade or scholarships.
The championship event takes place every year for students in middle school, high school or college/postsecondary programs, as part of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.
For information, visit SkillsUSA.org.
Student achievements
• Brady Lindauer, of Land O’ Lakes, was named to the Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota – Winona.
• Leia Randall, of Land O’ Lakes, was recognized to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
Financial aid tip
High school seniors should keep a close eye on deadlines when applying for college financial aid, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).
Staying on top of deadlines can help students earn more in free student aid so they won’t have to depend as much on student loans.
KHEAA offers these tips:
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible, beginning Oct. 1. To qualify for most state and federal student aid, a student must submit to FAFSA.
- Check with the financial aid offices of the schools to which the student has applied, to determine if they require any forms other than the FAFSA.
- Look for scholarships using the free online scholarship search at CareerOneStop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx.
- Attend college fairs and financial aid seminars. If a company charges a fee for helping with applications, remember that students can do that for themselves for free. If the student decides to pay, make sure the company is reputable by checking with the attorney general’s office or the Better Business Bureau.
For more information, visit KHEAA.com.
