It wasn’t something he set out to do, but Durant’s Alex Wood is breaking stereotypes. “I never really looked at it like that until someone pointed it out to me,” the Cougar offensive lineman said. “They said something about going against the jock stereotype and I thought, ‘Yeah, I guess it does.’ It actually makes […]
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Some high school seniors wait anxiously to find out if they got accepted into their dream school. Savannah Bradley had nearly every prestigious school in the country vying for her. The Strawberry Crest softball standout chose Harvard over eight schools, including five Ivy League universities. “My final decision came down to Harvard and Princeton, with […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Athletes impressive both on and off field
One of the most interesting things about covering high school sports is getting to see great athletes play at the prep level. After a while, you develop a keen eye and can spot the “special ones,” the ones who likely will play at the college level and perhaps even further. Plant City has had plenty […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City High 2013 Commencement
More than 400 students represented the Plant City High School graduating class of 2013 Wednesday during the commencement ceremony at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The class featured 157 honor graduates, the most ever in the history of the school. According to principal Colleen Richardson, 85 percent of the graduating class will attend college or a […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High School Class of 2013
PLANT CITY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2013 Principal: Colleen Richardson Anticipated number of graduates: 450 Valedictorian: Sarah Renee Winter; GPA: 7.77 Salutatorian: Molly Irene Coovert; GPA: 6.61 Class president: Chelsea Talavera Graduation: 4:30 p.m. June 5, Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall Commencement speakers: Principal, valedictorian, salutatorian School colors: Orange, teal and black School mascot: Raiders […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant High 2013 Commencement
Durant High Schools Class of 2013 celebrated its Commencement Program at 8 p.m. June 3, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Exposition Hall. The program included speeches by Principal Pam Bowden, Salutatorian Natalie Raschke and Valedictorian Jacob Bernier. Senior members of the choir also performed a special song, “The River.” For a complete list of graduates, […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest High School Class of 2013
STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2013 Principal: David R. Brown Anticipated number of graduates: 522 Valedictorian: Exor Serrano-Arce (traditional); GPA: 6.39 Valedictorian: Rahul Patel (IB); GPA: 7.66 Salutatorian: Brenda “Deanne” Sydnor (traditional); GPA: 6.13 Salutatorian: Adam Reynolds (IB); GPA: 7.47 Class president: Zora Millerleile Graduation: 4:30 p.m. June 6, Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall Commencement speakers: […]
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DURANT HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2013 Principal: Pamela Bowden Anticipated number of graduates: 570 Phone: 813-757-9075 Valedictorian: Jacob Bernier; GPA: 6.87 Salutatorian: Natalie Raschke; GPA: 6.84 Class president: Margo Butler Graduation: 8 p.m. June 3, Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall Commencement speakers: Valedictorian, salutatorian and principal School colors: Navy, gold, white and green School mascot: […]
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It’s a night students will never forget. Dressed in gleaming gowns boasting their school colors, more than 1,500 Plant City students will turn their tassels June 3, 4 and 6. But four students will stand out from the sea of mortar boards. Representing Durant, Plant City and Strawberry Crest high schools, four valedictorians will give […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant High Commencement
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Durant High School’s Class of 2012 celebrated Commencement June 1, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall.
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