Firefighter inspires PHSC scholarship
The Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation recently received $11,000 from the James Santella Foundation to establish the James Santella Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship endowment will support Hernando County residents, or graduates from a Hernando County high school, who exhibit an interest in a fire rescue or first responder service career. Santella was a 2004 PHSC graduate and a firefighter for Spring Hill Fire Rescue who passed away from Lou Gehrig’s disease. Santella is shown with his wife Kim and son, Connor James.
Medical scholarship fundraiser
The Medical Center of Trinity Volunteers, 9330 State Road 54, is hosting a fundraising event for scholarships for students studying in the medical field.
The fundraiser is Aug. 21-22, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the lobby of the hospital, and will showcase Masquerade Jewelry and accessories. All items are $5 or less.
There will be a silent auction featuring gift baskets, gift cards, and other items.
For information, call (727) 834-4017.
Still time to enroll at PHSC
Students interested in enrolling for fall term classes at Pasco-Hernando State College should register immediately. Classes begin Aug. 25.
PHSC will introduce three new health programs this fall: pharmacy technician, surgical technology, and health information technology.
There will also be two baccalaureate degree programs: bachelor of applied science in supervision and management, and bachelor of science in nursing.
Students can apply online at PHSC.edu/wise. The application fee is $25.
An additional $20 is assessed during the late registration period. Late registration is Aug. 25 through Aug. 29.
For information, visit PHSC.edu.
Woman’s club awards scholarships
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club has awarded a $1,500 scholarship to the following students:
• Stacey Salazar, Erwin Technical Center
• Keely Johnson, Erwin Tech
• Natalie Robinson, University of South Florida
• Angela Maceta, University of Tampa
• Hannah Saucedo, USF
• David Guirguis, USF
• Barbara Feldhaus, University of Florida
• Garbriella Rivera, Duke University
• Ariana Sinudom, UF
• Ashlea Smyly, USF
• Matthew Burney, USF
• Courtney Noya, Florida Atlantic University
Tampa Catholic reunion
The Tampa Catholic High School Class of 1974 will celebrate its 40th reunion Aug. 22-24 at Tradewinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach.
For information, call Robin Rogers Nasco at (813) 390-0257, or email .
WRHS senior immersed in German culture
Hannah Williamson, a senior at Wiregrass Ranch High School, participated in the Concordia Language Villages program for a two-week session at Waldsee, the German Language Village, near Bemidji, Minnesota.
Williamson was immersed in the German language and culture through learning groups, authentic foods, holiday celebrations, re-enactments of historic events, conversations and more.
Concordia Language Villages is a recognized leader in global education offering 15 world language programs.
Williamson is the daughter of Chuck and Robin Williamson of Land O’ Lakes.
