SJRCC president plans to retire May 23, 2008
McLendon, a Marianna native, graduated from Florida Southern College and received his master's degree at Florida State University. He started as an instructor at Brevard Community College before becoming dean of academic affairs at St. Johns River Community College in 1966. (Florida Times-Union)
Joyce gives Tigers unexpected power source May 20, 2008
Joyce, 23, was Detroit's 12th-round pick in the June 2005 draft out of Florida Southern College in Lakeland. A few years ago, he was playing in the annual spring training exhibition game against the Tigers. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Joyce glad to have hand in Tigers' win May 20, 2008
The other part is confidence, which has helped him ever since he was drafted by the Tigers out of Florida Southern College. He has never been short on belief in himself, and he's had reinforcement from friends, family and club officials that he could make it in the Majors. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
More of this story May 8, 2008
Taking Care of Yourself with Dr. Bud Hollowell, health educator, Wellness Department, Florida Southern College. Sponsored by Polk County Caregivers, Inc.. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
31 seniors let ink dry on college futures May 3, 2008
n Armenteros Paola was accepted to Florida Southern College. nMontrez Lucas was accepted to Florida State University. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Vikings to make sixth straight regional appearance May 2, 2008
In the 2007 championship, Florida Southern College held off Rollins College to win the NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship. Florida Technical Institute's Daniela Iacobelli captured individual national championship. (Wwuvikings.com)
Tigers' Joyce on steady Minors climb May 2, 2008
In three short years, Joyce has gone from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Fla. to the starting right fielder in Toledo. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Medallion of Excellence winners Apr 20, 2008
College career plans: Major in business and psychology at Florida Southern College to be a lawyer. Parents: Thomas & Eve Walsh. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Women's Soccer Defeats NC State 4-3 in Spring Action Apr 6, 2008
University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site - Women's Soccer. Freshmen Brittiny Rhoades and Brooke Jacobs (right) connected with Shannon Bigbie for the first goal of the game. (Uscsports.com)
Cabrera muscles up in Tigers debut Apr 1, 2008
DETROIT -- When the Tigers played their first game of Spring Training in February against Florida Southern College, Miguel Cabrera wowed the crowd with a mammoth home run off the backdrop behind the center-field wall in his first at-bat. Teammates estimated it as a 470-foot blast. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Trooper flips his csr during chase in Birmingham Mar 30, 2008
The accident, near Birmingham Southern College, sent Trooper Michael Juran, 42, to UAB Hospital for treatment, although he was alert and talking, Richards said he did not know what instigated the chase. Juran has been a trooper since 1985. (AL.com)
Atlanta attorney nominated to serve on SEC Mar 29, 2008
A graduate of Georgia Southern College, he got his law degree at the University of Georgia. He also holds a master of laws degree in taxation from Emory University. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Yanks honor victims at Virginia Tech Mar 19, 2008
By Associated Press Three murders in less than a week have sent three Southern college campuses into. More on. (Boston Herald)
Full Story » Mar 17, 2008
Three murders in less than a week have sent three Southern college campuses into grief, and brought renewed attention to campus safety a topic already on the minds of parents and students after recent mass killings at Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois. While the latest available figures show college slayings have declined, many students are still on edge. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Students careful after string of campus killings Mar 15, 2008
The Associated Press Three murders in less than a week have sent three Southern college campuses into grief, and brought renewed attention to campus safety a topic already on the minds of parents and students after recent mass killings at Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois. While the latest available figures show college slayings have declined, many students are still on edge. (USA Today -- News)
Recent killings put campuses on edge, alert Mar 15, 2008
" Some campuses are reminding students of services providing late-night rides. Auburn has increased its police presence. The University of North Carolina used a new emergency text-messaging system for the first time after the shooting there. University of North Carolina spokeswoman Lisa Katz said parents have been in touch with the university about a range of issues related to the killings, including security, but most were not generally worried about the overall safety of the campus. "Certainly... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tigers' Cabrera raises average, spirits Mar 15, 2008
On the other hand, with teammates who are so accomplished, and with a city expecting so much, a mammoth home run more than midway up the center-field backdrop in the exhibition opener against Florida Southern College didn't help set the bar well. He wanted to make a good impression badly enough that he got caught up in it. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
FAU to Play Host to Inaugural Track Meet Mar 15, 2008
Track Head Coach and his team will run against Nova Southeastern University, Johnson University, Florida Memorial College, Warner Southern College and Florida International University, as well as unattached runners vying for a spot on their country's Olympic team in FAU's first intercollegiate meet. Throwing events also start at noon with running events scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.. (Fausports.com)
Neighbor calls suspect a bully Mar 9, 2008
Burk's slaying drew national interest, compounded by a similar storyline that was developing at another quaint Southern college town: the murder of a young co-ed and student leader at University of North Carolina. CNN carried live feeds from 11 a.m. Saturday news conferences involving both cases. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Symphony guest artist a Stevens graduate Mar 8, 2008
Michael Hill is currently principal bass of the Orlando Philharmonic and adjunct professor at Florida Southern College, Rollins College and University of Central Florida. Hill was born in Rapid City and studied under Leona Merek, Elizabeth Benusis and Bruce Knowles. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Pairings Set for 2008 SoCon Women's Basketball Championships Mar 2, 2008
Head Coach Kellie Harper and the Lady Catamounts open SoCon Tournament play Friday. Lady Cats No. 2 seed; play 10 a.m. Friday. (Catamountsports.com)
‘Progressive and passionate' Feb 29, 2008
R.E.M. and Widespread Panic started their careers in the southern college town, and the latest act to break out of that music market is The Whigs. Blending southern-fused, indie rock with a jangly guitar edge, The Whigs have been performing as a power trio since 2002 and this is one band that prefers to operate under its own terms. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Fans get taste of new Tigers offense in exhibition Feb 27, 2008
One inning was all manager Jim Leyland allowed his Detroit Tigers regulars in Tuesday's exhibition opener against Florida Southern College. One inning was enough. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Exhibition a Kaline family affair Feb 27, 2008
The Tigers have had a long relationship with Florida Southern College, the NCAA Division II baseball powerhouse based in Lakeland, and they've made a tradition of opening the Spring Training schedule against the school. This year, however, it was family. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Notes: Cabrera taking extra time in field Feb 26, 2008
Regulars to play in exhibition: Unless anyone feels they're not ready to play in a game yet, Leyland plans to start all of his regulars in Tuesday's exhibition against Florida Southern College. Most will play through one at-bat and then be replaced. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Notes: D-Train shines in BP Feb 25, 2008
First pitching assignments set: Closer Todd Jones will be the first Tigers pitcher to take the mound in an actual game this spring when he starts in Tuesday's exhibition against Florida Southern College. He'll be followed by Francis Beltran, Chris Lambert, Jeff Gerbe, Freddy Dolsi, Virgil Vasquez and Jordan Tata. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Chief justice shares career advice with Atlantic students Feb 23, 2008
His break came at a high school basketball game, when a coach invited him to attend Florida Southern College in Lakeland. He worked hard and was granted a scholarship to the University of Miami School of Law. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Morning Star to dedicate new building after recovering from church burnings Feb 22, 2008
Two years after Morning Star was burned to the ground Feb. 6, 2006, a new church has been built with the assistance of people from across Alabama and the country, including architects, contractors, engineers, the Birmingham Southern College community and countless donors. The new facility features a larger sanctuary, welcoming fellowship hall and a front porch facing the highway declaring Morning Star's presence as a vital part of the community, said a press release announcing the rededication. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
South Carolina Women's Soccer Completes 2008 Signing Class Feb 14, 2008
Sister Taryn played soccer at Florida Southern College. Born June 8, 1990. (Uscsports.com)
Johor MB announces RM300,000 for Tiong-Hua museum Feb 7, 2008
"This is a chance to appreciate our joint heritage and history. "We have had a shared history since the Malacca sultanate," he said to the applause of the crowd. The museum is a joint project between the Tiong-Hua Association and the five clans in the state to preserve the facts, records and artefacts connected with the migration of their forefathers to the city hundreds of years ago. Abdul Ghani also promised to give his support and backing to the proposal to turn Southern College in Skudai... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Lady Tigers Open Three-Game Swing at Southern Miss Thursday Feb 6, 2008
Thornton 18 Points From 500 Junior has only played in 52 career games with Memphis after spending her freshman season at Birmingham Southern College. But she is just 18 points shy of her 500th career point at Memphis, which would put her in the Memphis top 50 career scorers with the second half of the Conference USA slate still to play. (Gotigersgo.com)
Chuck Wicks' Songs Driving Early Success Jan 31, 2008
Wicks grew up on a farm in Delaware and majored in education at Florida Southern College. The campus location near Orlando, Fla. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Cowboys QB Reid transfers to Texas Southern Jan 19, 2008
ESPN - Ex-Oklahoma State QB withdraws from NFL draft, transfers to Texas Southern - College Football. Ex-Oklahoma State QB withdraws from NFL draft, transfers to Texas Southern - College Football. (ESPN -- College Football News)
2008 spring training schedule Jan 17, 2008
Tuesday, February 26Michigan vs. NY Mets at Port St. Lucie (noon) U of Miami vs. Florida at Jupiter (3:05 pm) Florida Southern College vs. Detroit at Lakeland Florida State vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater (7:05 pm). Wednesday, February 27 Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater New York Mets vs. Detroit at Lakeland Washington vs. Florida at Jupiter (n) St. Louis University vs. St. Louis at Jupiter University of Georgia vs. Atlanta at Disney Manatee CC vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton (12:05 pm)... (MSNBC -- Sports)
All the games day-by-day Jan 10, 2008
noon Florida Southern College vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla. 1:05 pm U of Miami vs. Florida at Jupiter, Fla. (USA Today -- Sports)
It's going to be an interesting Sunday Jan 7, 2008
By I Love Southern College Football. January 6, 2008 11:13 AM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Participants remember B-CC's debate with Oxford Jan 3, 2008
DAYTONA BEACH -- A small, black Southern college takes on the debate team from a prestigious university in a David versus Goliath-type match. That may sound like the story line from 'The Great Debaters,' a just-released film starring Denzel Washington, that will open Friday in Ormond Beach and New Smyrna Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Cold-shooting Pumas fall to Florida Southern Jan 1, 2008
The host institution, Florida Southern College, and its head coach, former SJC mentor Linc Darner, took advantage of the Pumas' shooting woes and posted a 74-65 victory ... Florida Southern College 74, Saint Joseph s College 65. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas to make most of trip to the Sunshine State Dec 29, 2007
The Pumas will participate in the Holiday Inn/Ledger Classic, hosted by Darner s Florida Southern College men s team in Lakeland, Fla. SJC opens Classic play against Montevallo, Ala. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Dale Lehmann Dec 26, 2007
Dale joined the Army July 12, 1957 for two years, he returned home early and attended one semester at Southern College, Springfield. Dale moved to Freeman in the spring of 1959 to work at Fred Haar Co. and play baseball. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Cardinals get 65 points from 3 players to beat SJC again, 72-69 Dec 21, 2007
and Florida Southern College at the Holiday Inn/Ledger Classic in Lakeland, Fla. The Pumas won t return home now until Jan. 10 when they host Great Lakes Valley Conference foe Bellarmine. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pollett to take new command Dec 20, 2007
He is a graduate of Georgia Southern College, where he earned a bachelor of science degree. Pollett also has a master s degrees in business administration from Central Michigan University and in national resource strategy from the National Defense University. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Sugar Bowl Week 3: Yip Yap Dec 20, 2007
By PublisherDate: Dec 19, 2007 Dean Legge and Quentin Grant talk about various southern college football topics. to read the rest of this story. (DawgPost.com)
Men's Soccer Earns Academic Honors Dec 11, 2007
26 Birmingham-Southern College, Preston Goldfarb, 3 ... 30 Florida Southern College, Hugh Seyfarth, 3. (Gozags.com)
Jackets draw Johnson into football business gameplan Dec 9, 2007
"There are so many people in Atlanta from all over the place that if you can put an exciting product on the field, you should be able to fill up the stadium," said football fan David Horne, 24, who moved back to Atlanta after attending Birmingham Southern College. "Atlanta," he said, "is a town that supports teams when they are doing well.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Notes: Spring schedule announced Dec 7, 2007
The Tigers start the spring with an exhibition vs. Florida Southern College on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. ET at Joker Marchant Stadium ... The action technically begins with the Tigers' traditional exhibition opener against Florida Southern College on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. ET at Joker Marchant Stadium. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Jones installed as new president of GRPA Dec 1, 2007
He is a 1974 graduate of Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, where he received his B.S. in public recreation. Jones has 34 years of experience in the parks and recreation profession. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Schneider named AVCA first-team All-American Nov 27, 2007
The 2007 All-America selections were made by the AVCA Division II All-America Committee: Kim Sudbeck, Augustana College (S.D.), chairperson; Mario Andaya, Central Washington University; Christy Benner, Wheeling Jesuit University; Jim Boos, University of Minnesota Duluth; Debbie Hendricks, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Sandy Hoffman, Bentley College; Laurie Lokash, Slippery Rock University; Stephanie Radecki, University of North Alabama; and Jill Stephens, Florida Southern College. 2007... (Wwuvikings.com)
Reed: Women's volleyball teams get second chance to dance Nov 25, 2007
Conference tournaments gave teams second chance to dance. By Dave ReedSpecial to ESPN.com. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Trying to project the BCS bowls | Mr. College Football Nov 21, 2007
are you talking about an episode of mr. rogers, or southern college football. they wrote a book about ga vs. ga tech called clean ole fashioned hate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Students visit Sunrise Rotary Nov 21, 2007
The conference is for high school seniors and Rotary groups from across the state and takes place at Florida Southern College. Students attending the conference are challenged to utilize all available skill, knowledge, talent, expertise, and intelligence toward specific goals and objectives. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Three Vikings named Pacific Region All-Stars Nov 21, 2007
Vivian Lacy Tusculum College OH Sr. Ashley Martin** Florida Southern College RS/Opp ... Sr. Beverly Stasis*** Florida Southern College OH Sr.. (Wwuvikings.com)
Tony's top Saturday storylines Nov 17, 2007
Once upon a time, the LSU-Ole Miss rivalry was one of the best in Southern college football. Billy Cannon s 89-yard punt return against Ole Miss in 1959 is one of a handful of moments that define the sport. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Men's hoops set for Puerto Rico Tip-Off Nov 15, 2007
Gary Ferman's War Room. Football Recruit Search. (Miami Sports -- Rivals.com)
Men's Basketball Takes on Marist in Puerto Rico Tip-Off Nov 15, 2007
Dwayne Collins and the Hurricanes open competition at the Puerto Rico Tip-Off versus Marist on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. EST.. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The University of Miami men's basketball team hits the road for the first time in 2007-08, heading south to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for three games in the inaugural O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off. (Hurricanesports.com)
More of this story Nov 13, 2007
Knauer s time also qualifies her for Nationals, making her the first in Warner Southern College Cross Country history to become a four time National Qualifier. The national qualifiers will return to action for the NAIA event in Kenosha, Wis. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Credit the coach Nov 12, 2007
Just a good ole southern college football fan. He told me today he wished there was a way CMR would come to the North Avenue Trade school. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Education group honors prominent Carthage family Nov 7, 2007
Carthage Press - News. Wednesday, November 07, 2007. (Carthage Press, MO)
Saturday education fair featured in 3 languages Nov 6, 2007
Partners in the event include the Florida State Department of Education, Melbourne/Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce, Cocoa Expo, Brevard Community College, University of Central Florida, Warner Southern College, Womens Center of Melbourne, KnowledgePoints Learning Center, Rebuilding Lives, Council of Faith in Action and PIP Printing of Palm Bay. The Hispanic Advocacy Coalition normally meets from Noon to 1 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month in the Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge... (Florida Today)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Warner Southern College. Wartburg College. (USA Today)
Bank names top man Oct 30, 2007
Barnett is a graduate of Birmingham Southern College with a bachelor's degree in economics and a magna cum laude graduate of Cumberland School of Law. He is also a graduate of the Alabama Banking School and earned a private master of banking from the Louisiana State University School of Banking in conjunction with Sheshunoff. (Brewton Standard, AL)
England enjoys gameeven if Dolphins don't Oct 29, 2007
"Boiled peanuts," shouts Becky, demonstrating an appreciation for the finer things in Southern college football. Sunday's wet and thoroughly woeful game, featuring a cartoonish fumble in which Lemon lost the ball while trying to pass, certainly wasn't the best they've seen. (The Palm Beach Post)
Lady Bears Take Golf Game to South Carolina Oct 28, 2007
Baylor University Bears - Official Athletic Site. Baylor to Compete at Edwin Watts Palmetto Intercollegiate in Kiawah Island, S.C.. (Baylorbears.com)
How the world sees America IN THE HEADLINES: Wright-designed fountain in Florida finally works Oct 27, 2007
Thanks to computers and extensive restoration, the "Water Dome" finally produces the three-story dome of water Wright envisioned 70 years ago as the centerpiece of his architectural design for Florida Southern College's campus ... New technology helped crews restore the fountain which is on the campus of Florida Southern College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Around Town Oct. 25 -- Who needs a classroom when theres a family? Oct 26, 2007
Now if only I can only remain "normal, I'll be all set. Have a great week! SHS 1997 class reunion Did you graduate from Scituate High School in 1997? If so, you won't want to miss the upcoming reunion of your class on Friday, Nov. 23, from 7 p.m. to midnight at the River Club. Tickets are $35 per person. To purchase tickets or for more information, please shoot off an e-mail to tenyearshsreunion@yahoo.com. Pillsbury joins the staff Dr. Kate's Chiropractic and Holistic Healing Center on 1140... (Scituate Mariner, MA)
