Christian Peterson [email protected] The Future Farmers of America (FFA) is one of the most premier organizations in rural communities. In areas where agriculture reigns supreme, the FFA has and continues to help…
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Florida schools now able to have voluntary chaplains
Christian Peterson [email protected] In 2023, Texas became the first state to pass a law allowing volunteer chaplains in schools. Of course, Florida has been quick to follow suit. On Thursday, April 18,…
27 students participate in SkillsUSA National Signing Day
Danny Federico [email protected] On Tuesday, May 7, RIVEROAK Technical College teamed up with SkillsUSA and its industry partners to celebrate SkillsUSA National Signing Day. The event recognized the dedication of 27 students…
RIVEROAK Technical College honors Certified Nursing Assistant graduates
Danny Federico [email protected] On Thursday, April 25, RIVEROAK Technical College celebrated nine students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. The event, which took place at First Advent Christian Church in…
Flight of the Hornets: Fifth-graders take aim in school-wide archery competition
Danny Federico [email protected] Each year, sharp-shooters at Lafayette Elementary School go head-to-head in a battle of accuracy. Boys and girls in fifth-grade practice for weeks before the final event, which consisted of…
Hamilton County High School has a Debate team once again
Michelana Byrd Contributor The 2023-24 school year saw incredible interest in Gov. Ron DeSantis’s Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) with over 200 competitors in each meet. Hamilton County High School’s very…
Biden-Harris Administration announces new school meal standards to strengthen child nutrition
USDA Contributor On Wednesday, April 24, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health of America’s children through school meals. Nutrition standards for school meals…
Second and fourth graders compete in LES Science Fair
Danny Federico [email protected] Lafayette Elementary School (LES) students in grades two and four participated in the school’s annual Science Fair on Thursday, April 18. Beginning in January, students began formulating project ideas,…
Suwannee Middle FFA takes third in state competition
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) team, specifically, the aquaculture team, showed they had the chops to work with the best at the state competition this…
Suwannee sweeps Madison County
Rick Patrick [email protected] When the Suwannee High School Bulldog baseball and softball teams left for Madison County High School on Tuesday, April 9, they must have packed brooms along with bats and…
SHS Theatre Troupe wraps up year with spring musical
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, March 30, the Suwannee High School (SHS) Theatre Troupe performed its biggest show of the year: the spring musical. This year, it was “Freaky Friday” that took…
NFC Office of Dual Enrollment recognizes Kiley Melvin as April Student of the Month
Rebecca Bennet, NFC Recruitment Coordinator Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Office of Dual Enrollment features a Student of the Month during NFC’s spring and fall terms to bring attention to the…
Support bright futures with the Branford Achievement Council’s Scholarship Gala
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford Achievement Council will be hosting a Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 20, to raise funds for its Senior Scholarship Fund. The night of elegance will begin at…
Hamilton students brave the stage to excel in District Florida 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Michelana Byrd Contributor Imagine having to speak to a room full of people, mostly strangers. Your palms are sweating, your heart is racing, butterflies are fluttering around in your stomach, and you…
Teacher Spotlight: Cara Griffin shines at Hamilton County High School
Bea Coker [email protected] Cara Griffin, a rising star in the teaching community, brings passion, innovation and a fresh perspective to her role as a middle school teacher at Hamilton County High School….
Hamilton County High School empowers autistic students through Trojan Joe’s Cafe
Bea Coker [email protected] Autism Awareness Month, established in April 1970 by the pioneering psychologist and autism researcher, Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., serves as a beacon of understanding, compassion and advocacy for individuals across…
Four Lafayette FBLA teams advance to nationals
Toni Sherrell Contributor On Friday, March 15, 28 students from Lafayette High School (LHS) traveled to Orlando, Fla., to attend the Florida Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference. These…