Help Of Fort Meade Undergoes Changes In Direction; Volunteers Are Recognized Jul 2, 2009
Her job experience ranges from serving in the United States Army for 20 years as a platoon sergeant before retiring in 1997; working as a civilian until 2003; and obtaining a bachelor in psycology from Florida Southern College using her GI bill. What is left on her to do list. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Commission Promises $1 Million Toward Wright Visitor Center (100) Jun 25, 2009
Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009 10:08 AM EDT A home once planned as affordable housing for teachers will cost residents $1 million, as Polk County Commissioners promised Wednesday to provide that amount toward the building of a $2 million Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home to serve as a visitors center for Florida Southern College. During the architect s nearly 20-year relationship with the college, from 1939 to 1958, Wright designed 18 structures for the campus, 12 of which were built. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Freeman makes Spanish fit into student's lives Jun 25, 2009
With a BA in Spanish and secondary education from Florida Southern College, a Master's degree in ESL (English as a Second Language) from the University of Central Florida and an additional certification in Spanish education for K-5, Edye is well prepared for her role for the past 13 years as educator within the Mid-Prairie school system. When you add all her education together, Edye is certified to teach Spanish and ESL from K-12 though she at present teaching K-5 at all M-P elementary schools... (Kalona News, IA)
Jeff Honza Named Sports Information Director Jun 19, 2009
Prior to his work at SIUC, he served in sports information internships at the University of Minnesota and Florida Southern College. He holds a bachelor of science in communications degree from Ashland (Ohio) University, where he majored in sports communication. (Gosoutheast.com)
USF picks renowned architect for new building Jun 18, 2009
Almost 70 years ago, legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright made his mark on Lakeland with the Annie Pfieffer Chapel, the first of 10 structures he designed for Florida Southern College and a recent addition to the World Heritage List. With today s announcement, the once-sleepy orange grove town now at the center of Florida s High Tech Corridor will again be home to internationally acclaimed architecture. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Wendys Dance Company Receives High Gold Among Other Awards Jun 17, 2009
These groups as well as other students from Wendy s Dance Company are getting ready to perform their 13th annual recital at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. This year s theme is Canvas of Dreams. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Jan Luongo to Discuss PR Pros Accreditation at FPRA Meeting Jun 17, 2009
The Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter and its affiliated Southeastern University and Florida Southern College chapters are among 15 professional and 13 student chapters of FPRA.. The chapter meets on the third Wednesday of every month, with all meetings open to the public. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Round-by-round results Jun 16, 2009
New York Mets -- , SS, Florida Southern College 104. Toronto Blue Jays -- , CF, Riverside (Calif. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Sheriff Judd Wins Rotarys Medal of Merit for Service Jun 3, 2009
He has taught as an adjunct professor at both the University of South Florida and Florida Southern College. He has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from PCC and the 2008 Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Siblings Follow Their Own Paths, But Graduate Together May 31, 2009
After being accepted to Florida State University, George Washington University, Tulane, Stetson, University of South Florida, University of Central Florida, University of North Florida and Virginia Intermont, Kayla chose Florida Southern College, where she will attend on a $60,000 scholarship. She also won a scholarship from her elementary school, the Al Bretz Scholarship. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
BHS Grad Peacock Joins Lake Erie Crushers May 31, 2009
Peacock began his college career at Florida Southern College. After spending one season with FSC and winning the national title in 2005, he found more playing time with Polk Community College. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Lisa Yearwood Hall Weds Timothy Williams May 30, 2009
She is currently an adjunct professor at Florida Southern College ... The reception was held immediately following the ceremony and was catered by Florida Southern College ... The wedding cake featured an emerging alligator and was created by Mary Lanphear of Florida Southern College. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Cecil A. Pete Haupert May 20, 2009
He was a member of the Lakeland High School Century Club, Florida Southern College Sixth Man Club, and University of Florida Gator Boosters. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Lakeland. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Gill Tabbed As Midwest Region "Player To Watch" By ITA May 14, 2009
ITA Regional Player to Watch Award Winners MIDWEST -- , Wayne State University EAST -- Cristina Oliveira, Concordia College/NY ATLANTIC -- Laura Handy, Slippery Rock University SOUTHEAST -- Alida Muller-Wehlau, Armstrong Atlantic State University SOUTH -- Senka Softic, Florida Southern College (National Recipient) CENTRAL -- Katie-Mary Outhwaite, University of Nebraska-Kearney SOUTH CENTRAL -- Julia Arguello, East Central University WEST -- Eve Castaing, University of Hawaii-Hilo. Gill compiled... (Wsuathletics.com)
Mary Cromartie, Longtime Bartow Nurse, Is Polk County Nurse Of The Year May 10, 2009
She and other nurses were honored Thursday night with a dinner at Florida Southern College. Already a Bartow Nurse of the Year and a 2003 Bartow Rotary Medal of Merit winner, Ms. Cromartie came to Bartow almost 40 years ago when her husband, Louis, was named police chief. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
JH Wilson singers attend County Showcase May 10, 2009
(Photo provided) Janie Howard Wilson singers, pictured left to right, Eddie Roberson, Lydia Arnold, Ashlynne Needham and Tyler Frazier performed May 5 in the All-County Elementary Showcase at Florida Southern College ... Eddie Roberson, Lydia Arnold, Ashlynne Needham and Tyler Frazier were carefully selected by their music teacher to attend the All-County Elementary Showcase at Florida Southern College on May 5 ... That evening, the choirs performed in the Florida Southern College auditorium. (Lake Wales News, FL)
FSC Plans Art Guild Exhibition May 2, 2009
Published: Saturday, May 2, 2009 6:07 AM EDT Florida Southern College will host the annual Spring Exhibition of the Lakeland Art Guild in the Melvin Art Gallery beginning May 8 and running through June 3. Founded in 1952, the Guild is Lakeland s oldest community arts organization. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Florida State Finishes Strong In Spring Season May 1, 2009
The Seminoles split up for the weekend of April 18 at the Florida Southern College Tournament and the Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championships - Fiesta at Siesta Key. Florida State dominated the Florida Southern event, going 4-for-4 with three sweeps. (Seminoles.com)
Sandra C. Perry And Randall Burt Perry Apr 29, 2009
She was a 1977 Fort Meade High School graduate and a graduate of Florida Southern College. Mrs. Perry was preceded in death by her father, Solomon Wayne Cannon, Sr.. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Crickette Members Hear About Preparing For Jobs Monday Apr 29, 2009
Prior to branching out on her own, she served on the nationally acclaimed Polk Works WorkForce 2020 Business Services team for five years and as the director of the Florida Southern College career center for more than 15 years. Article Rating. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
IVSO will present 'Season Finale' Apr 28, 2009
He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Florida Southern College and a Master of Music Degree from the University of North Texas (where he was a Teaching Fellow). He is currently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Wisconsin ; Madison with the eventual goal of teaching at the collegiate level. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Senior Graphic Design Show At FSC Apr 11, 2009
Published: Saturday, April 11, 2009 6:08 AM EDT Florida Southern College s Department of Art and Art History presents its Senior Graphic Design Show in the Melvin Art Gallery beginning April 17 and running through May 2. The exhibit will include examples of both print and digital media. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Tigers' Zumaya, Willis head to DL Mar 30, 2009
The right-handed pitcher was considered for the closers job but felt soreness after an appearance on March 2 against Florida Southern College. "When we get him back, I want him for good," Leyland said. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Your Health: Can games like 'Wii Fit' really work it? Mar 30, 2009
Even hard-core athletes may find some use for such games, says Sue Stanley-Green, a professor of athletic training at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. She is trying Wii Fit as a rehabilitation tool for athletes who are recovering from surgery or injury. (USA Today -- News)
Tigers place Zumaya on 15-day DL Mar 30, 2009
Zumaya last pitched in a game of any sort on March 2, when he pitched a scoreless inning with a strikeout against Florida Southern College. His shoulder was sore the next day, and it was enough of a concern that he was sent to noted specialist Dr. James Andrews for an exam, which turned up no structural damage. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Zumaya works quickly in simulated game Mar 29, 2009
" The Tigers will wait and see how Zumaya's shoulder feels Sunday before setting the next step. However, when Leyland announced the plan on Zumaya earlier this week, he said camp games, not a camp game. Zumaya last pitched in an exhibition on March 2, when he pitched a scoreless inning with a strikeout against Florida Southern College. His shoulder was sore the next day, and it was enough of a concern that he was sent to noted specialist Dr. James Andrews for an exam that turned up no structural... (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Tigers' Zumaya unlikely to be ready for opener Mar 27, 2009
He was considered for the closer job this season but felt soreness after an appearance on March 2 against Florida Southern College. In 2007, Zumaya tore a tendon in his right middle finger in April. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Ichiro returns to Seattle; A's Duchscherer ailing Mar 27, 2009
He was considered for the closer job this season but felt soreness after an appearance on March 2 against Florida Southern College. Leyland said "there is no timetable" for Zumaya's return. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hometown girl receives Polk County Public Schools Teacher of the Year award Mar 26, 2009
The knowledge gained in additional professional endeavors such as Director of Education at Sylvan Learning Center, an adjunct professor for Florida Southern College, Reading First reading coach, and regional coordinator with Reading First Professional Development through the University of Central Florida have been instrumental in my efforts to move all students forward in reading. The schools she has served have all been Title one schools she said, noting that there is such a high need there... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Dateline: Historic Fort Meade Mar 25, 2009
Barbie Polk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton M. Polk, has pledged Kappa Delta Sorority at Florida Southern College ... At Florida Southern College, Miss Polk serves as an assistant in the language lab. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in Lakeland, Fla. Mar 24, 2009
Florida Southern College ... Florida Southern College ... Florida Southern College is restoring this chapel and 11 other of its famed Frank Lloyd Wright buildings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Tigers' Zumaya begins road to live action Mar 20, 2009
He made two appearances this spring, including an impressive outing March 2 against Florida Southern College, before he reported soreness in his shoulder and was promptly shut down. A series of tests and a visit to noted specialist Dr. James Andrews showed no structural damage, seemingly clearing Zumaya to throw, but he then suffered a cramp in the trapezious muscle between his shoulder and neck. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Frank Lloyd Wright architecture at a Lakeland, Fla., college Mar 20, 2009
AT FLORIDA Southern College in Lakeland, Fla ... Florida Southern College More. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Florida Southern Choral Ensembles to Perform Mar 18, 2009
Published: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 6:08 AM EDT Florida Southern College and the Festival of Fine Arts will host performances by the FSC choral ensembles on March 26. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Branscomb Auditorium on the FSC campus. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Tigers' Zumaya questionable for opener Mar 16, 2009
Zumaya hasn't thrown in a game since a March 2 exhibition against Florida Southern College. He had discomfort in his right shoulder the next day, and it lingered long enough that Zumaya visited Dr. James Andrews on March 6 for an exam, which cleared him to pitch. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Bonderman on schedule, Zumaya not Mar 14, 2009
Zumaya hasn't pitched in a Spring Training game since he faced Florida Southern College on March 2, after which he experienced right shoulder soreness and had an exam as a precaution. Saturday was expected to be his first game action since then, albeit a simulated one, but he was scratched due to a muscle cramp or spasm between his neck and right shoulder. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Inside Pitch: Youngsters Making Push Mar 14, 2009
Manager Jim Leyland said Zumaya "threw more good breaking balls (in a March 4 game against Florida Southern College) than he did the whole season last year. I'm not going to get carried away, but he looks like a million bucks right now. If he's healthy, he's going to be good. It's that simple. He had his full spread working for him -- 77, 87 and 97," Knapp said after the outing. "He threw one change at 77, some breaking balls at 87 and a couple of pitches at 97. That's a perfect spread for... (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
A day of arts and wellness for the entire family (142) Mar 12, 2009
Judges for the event will be from Florida Southern College. Winners will be announced before runners announced. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Ole Miss White earns SEC honor Mar 10, 2009
Florida Southern College, which clinched the No. 1 seed after winning the Sunshine State Conference title, will serve as host for the event. It s the first-ever NCAA Tournament berth for coach Jason Conner, who is in his third season at the helm of DSU.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Men's Golf Finish Fourth at South Florida Tourney Mar 9, 2009
The Cardinals finished four shots behind the winners Texas Tech and Florida Southern College, who won with a score of 858. Middle Tennessee was third at 861. (Uoflsports.com)
Red Raiders Rally on Back Nine for Win Mar 9, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech rallied with nine birdies in the final five holes to force a playoff with Florida Southern College and eventually claim top honors at the Ron Smith/USF Invitational at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club in Dade City, Fla. The win is the second in as many tournaments for the No. 7 Red Raiders as the team won the UTSA Intercollegiate two weeks ago. (Texastech.com)
Zumaya deemed fit after shoulder exam Mar 7, 2009
The discomfort came after Zumaya had a very encouraging inning of work in Monday's exhibition against Florida Southern College. "He threw the ball very well -- he was very happy," Rand said. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Mitchell To Be View And Review Judge Mar 7, 2009
Since retiring from his position with the Polk County School Board, he has taught part-time at Harrison School for the Arts and as an adjunct professor at Florida Southern College, teaching ceramics and drawing. The event starts at 6 p.m.. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Larish blasts off Mar 6, 2009
After exhibitions against Florida Southern College, Venezuela and Panama, this was Larish's first game against Major League competition since last Wednesday's opener against the Braves. Larish pounced on the chance. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Learn basic art techniquesat Ridge Art Association Mar 5, 2009
He teaches design and drawing at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. A materials list for either course will be provided to interested students prior to registration. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Larish homers in return to Tigers lineup Mar 3, 2009
Mocs at the plate: Trae Gore's fifth-inning single put Florida Southern College on the scoreboard, plating Jordan Guida following his leadoff single and stolen base. Wade Kirkland slugged a first-inning triple and a third-inning double. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Bonderman's simulated game canceled Mar 1, 2009
Zumaya threw an inning of relief Thursday against the Nationals and was scheduled to pitch again Sunday against the Pirates, but will instead be penciled in for Monday's exhibition against Florida Southern College. Leyland said the Zumaya move was his decision, and that there's no problem with him. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
History From Our Files Mar 1, 2009
Bartow s Lisa Frisbie has been awarded a volleyball scholarship at Florida Southern College. She has been a star player with the Bartow High School Lady Yellow Jackets, and was named Player of the Year by The Ledger and by Florida Athletic Coaches Assn. District 9. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Zumaya, Porcello impressing Tigers Feb 24, 2009
" Monday was the final live BP session for both Porcello and Zumaya. Porcello is scheduled to throw an inning of relief Thursday on the road against the Nationals, then throw a side session over the weekend before he pitches again in next Monday's annual exhibition against Florida Southern College. is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. wrote: wrote: wrote: ? 2001- MLB Advanced Media, L.P. All rights reserved. The following... (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Tigers set early spring rotation Feb 24, 2009
Porcello is scheduled to pitch an inning in relief Thursday, then throw a side session over the weekend before taking the mound again next Monday in the Tigers' annual exhibition game against Florida Southern College. The Tigers are trying to find innings for not only their starters, but also their starting candidates. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Polk Museum Plans View And Review Feb 11, 2009
Mitchell, since retiring from his position as art supervisor with the Polk County School Board, has taught part-time at Harrison School for the Arts and as an adjunct professor at Florida Southern College, teaching ceramics and drawing. View & Review is one of Polk Museum of Art's newest monthly programs. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Dateline: Historic Fort Meade (4) Feb 8, 2009
John Stephens, Jr., a 1985 graduate of Fort Meade high School, has been named to the dean s list at Florida Southern College. He is a senior. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Pat Cleveland, Past Fort Meade Leader Owner, Dies Feb 8, 2009
Anticipating the draft in World War II, he attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland. He was called for the service by the Draft Board in September of the same year and reported for duty and was determined 4F because of malocclusion. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
