Center Academy Lutz graduates
Center Academy Lutz had 11 members in its Class of 2013.
Valedictorian Miles Glaser, with a grade point average of 3.79, has been accepted to Saint Leo University. Salutatorian Matthew Sorrentino, with a grade point average of 3.53 will be attending Keiser University.
Center Academy Lutz, is at 1520 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Suite D, in Lutz.
Its other graduates were: Frank Bly, Wagner Cedeno, Marina Flynn, Timothy Gilboy, Sean Infante, Joel Morales, Krystian Morales, Kathryn Stanina and Tyler Trybus.
Students win bikes
Eleven-year-old Kendrick Roberts and 9-year-old Kayvion Roberts each are the proud owners of 18-speed bicycles and bike helmets that they received after being named the two “most improved” students at West Zephyrhills Elementary for the 2012-2013 school year.
The Zephyrhills Elks Lodge donated the bicycles and helmets for the award ceremony. Exalted Ruler Carol Boyd, Leading Knight Lee Crosier and Lodge Trustee Earnie Boyd presented the bikes to the students and congratulated them for their achievements.
Pasco test score results
Pasco County public school students outperformed students from across the state on the biology, geometry and U.S. history end-of-course exams. They also matched the state passing rate in algebra.
The school district’s students also improved in performing at or above a satisfactory level on all but fourth- and seventh-grade reading and fifth-grade FCAT 2.0 science.
Overall, fewer students in elementary and middle school math, reading and science scored at the lowest level, and more students achieved higher proficiency ratings in science and reading.
Eleven of the district’s 14 high schools improved on 10th grade FCAT 2.0 reading, and nine of the 14 showed improvement or held steady in 9th grade.
Sixty-five percent of schools increased fourth grade reading proficiency percentages, and 61 percent of schools increased fifth grade reading proficiency percentages.
Fifth-graders showed the most improvement on FCAT 2.0 math, improving by 3 percentage points, followed by sixth-graders, who had a 2 percent increase.
Hillsborough FCAT scores
Reading and math scores at the state level, and in Hillsborough County, were largely unchanged this year.
The state also released science scores. The percentage of Hillsborough County fifth graders meeting or exceeding the proficiency standard in science increased by 4 percent, while the eighth grade science scores did not change.
The state also released end of course exam scores. Hillsborough County students saw a 4 percent increase in the number of students meeting or exceeding the proficiency level compared to last year. To get more information about FCAT scores and end-of-course exams, visit http://fcat.fldoe.org/resultsFCAT2/default.asp.
Lutz student on Dean’s List
Taylor Valley achieved the Spring 2013 Dean’s List at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga. Valley, an economics major, is from Lutz.
New program at 11 Hillsborough high schools
Eleven public high schools in Hillsborough County have been selected to take part in the College Board’s new Advanced Placement STEM Access program, an initiative created to increase the number of traditionally under-represented minority and female high school students that participate in AP STEM courses.
Gaither, Steinbrenner and Wharton high schools are among the schools selected to participate.
The schools were chosen based on the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses assigned to their school, as well as the AP Potential data from 2011 PSAT scores identifying under-represented students with a 70 percent likelihood of scoring a 3, 4 or 5 on the AP STEM exam.
PHCC starts innovative leadership program
The Pasco-Hernando Community College’s corporate training department is launching a new innovative leadership certificate program in Dade City.
The certificate program is designed to develop midlevel professionals for greater leadership roles.
The program will be on Tuesdays, from July 9 through Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to noon at the college’s East Campus, 36727 Blanton Road.
The 32-hour, eight-week, noncredit program was developed to assist midlevel professionals who have several years of management experience to become master communicators, strategic planners and talent developers. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Leadership Certificate Program certificate of completion from the PHCC Corporate Training department.
Applications for the program are located at www.phcc.edu/leadership. For more information call (727) 816-3123, or email .
Biology honor society inducts Lutz college student
Sara Maurer, a senior psychology major from Lutz, is among 27 Saint Vincent College students and two staff members who have been inducted into the college chapter of Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) National Biological Honor Society at the Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion on April 29.
TriBeta is a society for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.
Elizabeth Earley achieves Dean’s List
Elizabeth Earley of Lutz received the Dean’s List Award at Clearwater Christian College for scholastic achievement during the 2013 spring semester.
Earley is a junior majoring in music and is a graduate of Sickles High.
Brooke Cooley earns associate’s degree
Brooke Colley, of Lutz, has received an associate’s degree in agricultural education from the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills honored by Wesley Chapel High
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills has received the CATSPY award recognizing Community Involvement from Wesley Chapel High for its support of the school’s sports programs.
The hospital supports both Wesley Chapel High and Zephyrhills High to provide medical care to the athletic teams for these schools.
Wesley Chapel High recognizes athletes, coaches, teams, community members, individuals and companies that help support the athletic program annual end-of-the-year ceremony called the CATSPY’s.
Kathleen Biladeau makes dean’s list
Kathleen Calvert Biladeau of Lutz has achieved the Dean’s List at Clemson University for the spring 2013 semester. She is majoring in marketing.
Area residents make dean’s list at Mercer University
Two area students have achieved the dean’s list at Mercer University. Alexis Setteducato, a junior from Lutz, was named to the dean’s list of the Townsend School of Music. Monica Kasson, a senior from Odessa, was named to the dean’s list of the College of Liberal Arts.
