Riverside VP Graduates From Banking School Aug 30, 2009
Jensen graduated with her A.A. from Polk Community College in Winter Haven, and earned her bachelors in education from Warner Southern College in Lake Wales. A true Floridian originally from Lake Wales, Jensen has called Lakewood Park her home for the past 15 years. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Fandango: Pollack debuts on Fox Sports show Aug 29, 2009
It is Southern college football and it is only a week away and I can t wait. Look for me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Patent-pending process improves eye disease detection Aug 29, 2009
The Pseudo 2D Fractal Analysis was developed through a collaboration between Khan Iftekharuddin, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Memphis, and Pinakin Gunvant, assistant professor at Southern College of Optometry. The process uses light beamed through the back of the retina to measure the thickness of retinal tissue at certain points. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Best foot forward Aug 26, 2009
"I didn't know how fun it was to go to college," said Ashlyn Streete, 13, an eighth-grader who began AVID at Kennedy last year and visited schools such as Flagler College in St. Augustine and Florida Southern College in Lakeland. "You get to pick your own classes. I can't wait.". (Florida Today)
VICKERS/Little known facts about EC Aug 20, 2009
Dr. William McCain who later became the president of Mississippi Southern College (now the University of Southern Mississippi) once was a member of the East Central faculty. Two East Central faculty members, Lucille Wood and Ovid Vickers, were named among those selected as Mississippi's "Ageless Heroes.". (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Kristina Toni Rehberg Weds Geofrey Peeples (1) Aug 20, 2009
Mrs. Peeples is a graduate of Warner Southern College, and is employed as a physical education coach at Sleepy Hill Middle School. Her husband is employed at Sweetbay. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Jack Fleeman, 86, owner of landmark drugstore Aug 19, 2009
He graduated from Pineview High School and the Southern College of Pharmacy, now Mercer University. He served in the U.S. Navy and, shortly after World War II, started work in a pharmacy called Cox m. He became its sole proprietor in the 1960s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Then & Now: Andy McGaffigan Jul 28, 2009
And in the meantime between the Giants and Omaha, I was back here in Lakeland (Florida) and I was throwing out at Florida Southern College, and I kind of rediscovered things. In pitching, there are a lot of things you do in a delivery that can add up to either doing it well or throwing a little bit off. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
LSU-North Carolina agree to play in 2010 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Jul 28, 2009
Miami will be the biggest dissapointment in southern college football this season. UGASlobberknocker. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rowell Receives Two More Scholarships Jul 27, 2009
Rowell also was awarded this year with the Karla Speight Nursing Scholarship of $500; the John Carleton Nydegger Memorial Scholarship of $1,000; the Florida Southern College Blue Cross/Blue Shield scholarship of $500; and the Bright Futures Scholarship ... Rowell will continue her nursing degree at Florida Southern College in August. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Bottoms up to band task Jul 19, 2009
Bottoms earned a bachelor degree in music performance from Florida Southern College, and a master of music degree from USF.. The new band director said that while he doesn t yet know the numbers the band is going to have this year, the students enthusiasm is going to be the catalyst. (Lake Wales News, FL)
The UGA's top ten Jul 14, 2009
Well, as they put it: These post-Vietnam War rankings, if you will, will help showcase the best of the best in the relatively modern era of Southern college football. In other words, that s just where they felt like starting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Can Florida State win the ACC Atlantic? Jul 10, 2009
Southern College Football Fan ... Southern College FF.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mets look to ride momentum into finale Jul 9, 2009
Shields, 21, is a 6-foot, 220-pound shortstop out of Florida Southern College who is to report to the Mets' Class A Brooklyn affiliate in the New York-Penn League. Shields batted. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Notre Dame Second All-Time With 210 Academic All-Americans Jul 7, 2009
Academic All-America Softball Selections Total University of Nebraska 26 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 20 Florida Southern College 20 California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) 18 Illinois Wesleyan University 18 The College of New Jersey 18 DePaul University 18 University of Notre Dame 17 Northern Illinois University 17 Kent State University 14 McDaniel College 14 Ohio Northern University 14. Academic All-America Men's Cross Country/Track Total Calvin College 14 Adams State... (Und.com)
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)
Who's new, what's new Jun 28, 2009
Greg and Suzette Blahnik earned their optometry degrees at Southern College of Optometry, in Memphis, Tenn. and both have practiced locally since 1991. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Editorial: AthFest offers chance to really see Athens Jun 26, 2009
For 13 years now, the annual AthFest music and arts festival has brought downtown Athens to life at a time that, before the festival's arrival, had seen downtown revert back to its days as a quiet precinct of a sleepy Southern college town. This year's festival, which gets under way in earnest this afternoon and will continue through Sunday evening, promises to continue its now-well-established tradition of bringing an economic boost to downtown Athens at a time when such a boost is welcome -... (Athens Banner-Herald)
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)
Four picked for school hall of fame May 21, 2009
He holds degrees from Florida Southern College and the University of Mississippi. He is a graduate of Kathleen High. (Lake Wales News, 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)
Lady Jackets Softball Season Comes To A Close May 14, 2009
For the Foley faithful, The Big E will be playing next year at Florida Southern College. Brandice Brown, another senior, also contributed greatly to the team this year, coming off the bench and getting big hits, according to Coach Rutenbar. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Mississippi forward chooses GSU, prep school May 12, 2009
Georgia Southern In 1959, the school became known as Georgia Southern College when it became a senior college within the University System of Georgia. In 1968, the college received the authority to reorganize into separate schools of arts and science, education, and business. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
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)
Heavier penalty mulled for snatch thieves, mat rempit May 10, 2009
Earlier, Ong, who is MCA president, attended the graduation ceremony for Southern College here. He urged the college to be more proactive in exploring new frontiers to enable the students to be more career-ready. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
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)
Kimberly Tompkins Apr 29, 2009
She was a student at Warner Southern College in Lake Wales and a member of First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. She was a 2004 graduate of Fort Meade High School where she was very active in the FFA.. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Beacham takes game to Birmingham Southern Apr 29, 2009
Athens Christian senior Tyson Beacham will continue his football career on the next level as he agreed late last week to enroll at Birmingham Southern College, an NCAA Division III institution in Birmingham, Ala. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound quarterback, who also played basketball and tennis at Athens Christian, was also recruited by Tucsulum, Faulkner and North Greenville, but opted to go with Birmingham Southern, a private Methodist liberal arts college with an enrollment of about 1,300. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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)
Obama delivers, but what does it mean? Apr 29, 2009
Because for so many Americans, There s something very subversive about this change, says Natalie Davis, a political scientist at Birmingham Southern College in Alabama. They see demons. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Island House Fire Claims Four Lives Leaving Fort Meade With Grief And Memories Apr 29, 2009
She also sang in the school chorus for three years, was a homecoming sweetheart in 2004, and was currently attending Warner Southern College in Lake Wales to obtain her teaching degree ... A memorial service for Ms. Tompkins will be held today by Warner Southern College at the Lake Wales Church of God beginning at noon. (The Fort Meade Leader, 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)
Region 2020's Smith to lead new Birmingham business group Apr 15, 2009
Neal Berte - Former Birmingham Southern College President. Dixon Brooke Jr. - EBSCO Industries Inc. CEO. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
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 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)
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' 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)
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)
Kiffin takes page from Spurrier’s playbook Mar 26, 2009
But Steve had extensive southern college assistant head coaching experience and outstanding success as a college head coach at Duke prior to arriving in Gainesville. He was prepared to back up his talk. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
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)
International Players In NCAA Tourn... Mar 20, 2009
Ifeanyi Ehirim, F, Sr, Toronto, ON (Birmingham Southern College). Bateko Francisco, G, Sr, Paris, France (Fort Scott J.C.). (Suite101.com)
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)
