Community Calendar Nov 8, 2009
Thirty-nine miles of great yard sales will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The six locations will be 519 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton; Community Center 603 E. Main Street, Dundee; Trail Welcome Center 450 N. Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales; Community Club 47 E. Starr Ave. (off of SR 17), Lake of The Hills; Across from Webber International University 1050 N. Scenic Hwy in Babson Park; and Downtown 6 Street South to Wall Street in Frostproof ... Presented by Webber International University from 5:30 to 8 p.m.... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Warner, Webber prep for hoop season (1) Nov 1, 2009
In attendance were men s teams representatives Linc Darner, head coach Florida Southern College; Taylor Johnson, manager, Southeastern University; Jeremy Schreiber, assistant coach, Webber International University; and Sean Hanrahan, head men s Coach, Warner University ... The youngest team is by far Webber International University s Lady Warriors who have 11 incoming freshmen. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Community Calendar and Area Events Nov 1, 2009
39 Miles of great yard sales will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The six locations will be 519 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton; Community Center 603 E. Main Street, Dundee; Trail Welcome Center 450 N. Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales; Community Club 47 E. Starr Ave. (off of SR 17), Lake of The Hills; Across from Webber International University 1050 N. Scenic Hwy in Babson Park; and Downtown 6 Street South to Wall Street in Frostproof ... Presented by Webber International University from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Call... (Lake Wales News, FL)
37 Miles Of Yard Sales Along Ridge Highway (2) Oct 29, 2009
Babson park: Across from Webber International University, 1050 North Scenic Highway (contact Susan Welborn at 638-7308). Frostproof: Downtown C Street South to Wall Street (contact Wes Wise at 528-8265). (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
2009 WIU homecoming football game,tailgating party Oct 25, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009 10:08 AM EDT The 2009 Webber International University Homecoming football game is on Oct. 31. The Warriors will entertain the Shipmen from Newport News Apprentice School (Va. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Tornado volleyball splits record last week Oct 23, 2009
The Tornados of the men's team will have 12 games at home, starting with Webber International University on Nov. 22. Their season will open on the road at St. Edward's University on Oct. 24. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Owls Picked 4th By Coaches in Sun Belt Preseason Poll Oct 21, 2009
Chancellor Dugan will begin her 11th season as head coach of the Owls on November 13 against Webber International. Senior Brittany Bowe selected to Third Team All-Conference. (Fausports.com)
Final budget addsworkers, keeps tax rate Sep 20, 2009
Webber International University contacted the city about the possibility of the university s taking over management of the facility, but those plans are still in discussion and likely will not be finalized until well beyond the budget deadline, Delmar indicated. The money allotted in the budget will pay for two full-time workers at the gym, which is currently operated under a contract with the Boys and Girls Club. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Violent storm leads to lake rescue Sep 10, 2009
Quinn, who was working security at Legion Field during a Webber International University football game, wasted no time getting to the waterfront. The thunderstorm produced deadly lightning strikes and horizontal rain that whipped itself into a white wall, reducing visibility to 15 feet at most, he said. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Webber grad reaching for NFL dream Aug 30, 2009
With the University of Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles and Miami Hurricanes competing for players and attention, programs and prospects from small colleges like Webber International University in Central Florida are often overlooked. Webber is a small National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics school in the Florida Sun Conference. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Drew Guffey of Bartow Interview on Sports Central Aug 20, 2009
Hosted by Mark Jackson and Hank Longo of Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing, the show s other recent guests included Rick Brown, Ledger sports reporter, to talk about Tampa Bay Buccaneers football, and Kelly Scott, head coach of Webber International University football team. The show re-airs every day for two weeks following the original air date on Friday, Aug. 14, at these times: Sunday, 8 p.m.; Monday, 7 a.m.; Tuesday, 11 p.m.; Wednesday, 3 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m.; Friday, noon; and... (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
First day of practice means football soon Aug 13, 2009
Webber International University started its pre-season camp last week. The Warriors play their home games at Legion Field in Lake Wales, and will kick off Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. against Faulkner University. (Lake Wales News, FL)
WIU Football season tickets on sale now Aug 9, 2009
Published: Saturday, August 8, 2009 10:08 AM EDT Season tickets are now available for the 2009 Webber International University home football season. The tickets are available at The Cubby Hole (the school book store) located on the WIU Campus at 1201 N. Scenic Hwy. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Hardman runs away with triathlon honors (158) Aug 6, 2009
Published: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 10:09 AM EDT Lake Wales online physical education instructor Molly Hardman earned first place overall in the women s division in Sunday s second annual Webber International University Scenic 17 Sprint Triathlon which began at the school in Babson Park. Hardman, 38, finished the meet with a total time for the three events of 1:19:15, just 15:44 behind overall men s winner Ed Donner of Melbourne, Fla. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Jeanne Tillman Aug 2, 2009
She was a former Law Librarian at Wake Forest University and the University of Virginia and head librarian at Webber International University in Babson Park. She was a member of Phi Mu Sorority and a past member of AAUW. She was a former member of Lake Wales United Methodist Church and St. Mark United Methodist Church. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Webber football packages available Aug 2, 2009
Published: Saturday, August 1, 2009 10:06 AM EDT Webber International University is offering four different Warriors Football Booster Packages for the 2009 Season. The packages are available now for purchase. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Remembering Kelly Jul 30, 2009
Some of the money raised will go into a scholarship fund: The Kelly Ann Wilson Scholarship Fund at Webber International University. Kelly is Steve and Kathy Wilson s daughter who died in 2004 of cystic fibrosis. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Wade keeps post Jul 26, 2009
Published: Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:08 AM EDT Webber International University s president, Dr. H. Keith Wade, has been reelected as president of The Sun Conference and as the conference s representative to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Council of Presidents ... Members of The Sun Conference include Ave Maria University, Edward Waters College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida Memorial University, Johnson & Wales University, Northwood University, Savannah... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Hitting the beach Jul 26, 2009
Webber International University will be hosting a beach volleyball tournament this weekend ... For some at Webber International University in Babson Park, their digging it has nothing to do with a pail and shovel. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Webber hosting soccer camps in July Jul 9, 2009
Published: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 10:08 AM EDT Webber International University is hosting two soccer camps this month ... Webber International University Athletic Director Bill Heath has announced that WIU and Adidas have signed a team agreement. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Love - Johnson (3) Jun 24, 2009
The bride-to-be graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Webber International University. She currently is in Webber s Master of Business Administration program. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Webber soccer, volleyball camps start Monday (17) Jun 21, 2009
Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009 10:07 AM EDT The summer season is the time for local sports camps, and Webber International University will host two next week, for soccer and volleyball players. Webber s women s soccer team is holding a girls soccer camp, June 22-25, for ages 7-12. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Webber looks overseas for golf Jun 21, 2009
Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009 10:07 AM EDT Webber International University s Warriors men s golf team has announced its newest signee, Gustaf Hydbom, of Bjarred, Sweden. Hybdom, who joins the Warriors men s golf team as a freshman, is from Polhemskolan, Lund, Sweden. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Crawford will co-coachWebber hoops team Jun 18, 2009
Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 10:09 AM EDT Head Men s Basketball Coach at Webber International University, John Shoffner, has announced the promotion of Assistant Coach, Tyrhon Crawford, to Co-Head Coach. I am excited to extend my professional relationship with Coach Tyrhon Crawford. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Small town girl becomes battalion commander May 31, 2009
Tschida graduated from Lake Wales High School in May 1982 with honors after marching in the Lake Wales Highlander Band all four years, then from Webber International University in 1984. According to her bio submitted to the News, in 1985 she enlisted in the Army and served as an electronic warfare signals analyst in Berlin, Germany, then became an advanced individual training instructor (AIT) in a joint service school at the Naval Technical Training Center Corry Station in Pensacola. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Two named national scholar athletes May 27, 2009
Published: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 3:05 PM EDT The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced student-athletes have been named 2009 Daktronics Scholar Athletes, including one each from Webber International University and Warner University ... Philippe Andermatt from Webber International University has been honored by the NAIA as a 2009 National Scholar-Athlete. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Somerset natives in NCAA baseball tournament May 26, 2009
He not only played, but he started all four years for the Patriots. Now, his collegiate career will be capped off with a berth in the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Frostproofs Heathwill stay at home to play May 18, 2009
Published: Sunday, May 17, 2009 6:29 AM EDT Head Coach and Athletic Director, Bill Heath, has announced the signing of Tyler Heath, his son, to play tennis for the Warriors of Webber International University. Tyler has been one of the top high school players in Polk County the past few years. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Night of Stars shines on top LWHS seniors May 16, 2009
The annual Night of Stars dinner and program is hosted by Webber International University ... This year s sponsors include Webber International University; Action Signs; Bill and Ann Adkinson; Bill and Donna Barringer; Jon and Pam Beasley; Pat and Nancy Cain; Martha Carter; Vinnie and Dee Coconato; Tire Barn; Order of the Eastern Star; Dr. Timothy Ellis, DMD, MS; Citrosuco of North America, Inc.; Flint Wrecker Service; CenterState Bank of Florida; Robin and Jean Gibson; Horace and Jinny Herndon;... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Not your conventional Mothers Day May 13, 2009
A competitive swimmer at the University of Florida during her college years, Hardman said the triathlon idea caught her fancy last summer when Webber International University hosted a similar event. I have never done one. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Webber graduates 134 at 82nd commencement May 10, 2009
Published: Saturday, May 9, 2009 8:06 AM EDT Webber International University held its eighty second annual commencement on Saturday, May 2 ... Established in 1927 as the first private college chartered under Florida s then new charitable and educational laws and one of the nation s first business schools for women, Webber International University now hosts men and women from some 37 different nations. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Football players sign May 3, 2009
Rocco Elrod is going to Webber International University in Babson Park. His teammates Gregory McGahee, James Norwood and Leon Richardson all will attend Central Carolina Sports Academy in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Lake Wales News, FL)
A Warrior is now a Giant Apr 30, 2009
Published: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 9:09 AM EDT Vince Anderson, of Webber International University in Babson Park, has become the first Warrior signed by an NFL team. The New York Giants have agreed to contract terms with former Webber International University corner back. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Don BanksINSIDE THE NFL Apr 8, 2009
Vince Anderson, CB, Webber International University -- Playing at an obscure NAIA school like Webber International in Central Florida makes it tough enough to get noticed, but Anderson has reportedly drawn some interest this spring from teams such as the Patriots, Giants and Chiefs, meaning some of the better personnel men in the league are on to him. Anderson is a 6-2, 205-pound cornerback who is a past high school high jump champion. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Bok Tower Gardens hosts 2009 Spring Lake Wales Star Gaze Sunday Mar 29, 2009
Telescopes will be provided by the astronomy class at Webber International University. Admission will be half-price, $5 for adults and $1. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Ft. Meadefootballcoach joinsWebber Mar 26, 2009
Published: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 10:51 AM EDT Head Football Coach Kelly Scott has announced that Mike Hayde is the new offensive line coach for the Webber International University Warriors. For the past 11 seasons Hayde has served as the head football coach at Fort Meade High School. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Warner sweeps Crooked Lake rivals Mar 26, 2009
Warner University s baseball team took control of first place in The Sun Conference as they swept Webber International University in a three-game series this past weekend. Warner won the first game 9-7 on Friday and took both games of the double-header (10-9, 14-5) on Saturday March 21. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Thunderbolts coach joins Webber staff Mar 5, 2009
Published: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 9:09 AM EST Head football coach, Kelly Scott, has announced the hiring of Teddy Keaton as the new assistant football coach/offensive coordinator at Webber International University. Keaton is a native of Brewton, Ala. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Mardi Gras impacts economy Mar 1, 2009
Eberle said that back in 2002 her class at Webber International University did a study of the impact Mardi Gras had on the local economy and found that the average amount spent per spectator was about $16, with total attendees ranging between 20,000 to 30,000 people. Taking the rough middle range for 2002 of 25,000, there was at that time about $400,000 of increased income spent in Lake Wales, she said. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Warner alive, Webber out of hoop playoffs Mar 1, 2009
Warner University hung on for a 89-80 decision over Florida Memorial in Lake Wales, while Webber International University went on the road and succumbed to Embry Riddle, 110-74. Warner played its semifinal game last night against St. Thomas University in Miami; results were not available at press time. (Lake Wales News, FL)
COMMUNITY and AREA EVENTS Feb 26, 2009
Webber International University will hold their annual WIU Spring Open House on Saturday, Feb. 28. The event begins at 10 a.m. in the Rex R. Yentes Conference Center located at 1201 N. Scenic Hwy. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Warriors continue strong season Feb 15, 2009
Published: Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:10 AM EST Halston Schaffer and Mark Marlar combined for 26 points as Webber International University rallied for a 61-59 decision over the Savannah College of Art and Design in a The Sun Conference men s basketball game last Saturday afternoon in Georgia ... Webber International University's Nikki King was voted for the second time this season as The Sun Conference Player of the Week for women's basketball for the week of Feb. 9. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Football seniors sign on the dotted line Feb 8, 2009
Saturday, February 07, 2009. Published: Saturday, February 7, 2009 9:09 AM EST Several local high school seniors have finalized their plans to attend college next year, including Lake Wales defensive standout Javaris Sutton who will attend Bethune Cookman and Frostproof s Donald Brown who signed to attend Marshall University. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Warner tips Webber in double-OT thriller (4) Feb 8, 2009
Published: Saturday, January 31, 2009 9:10 AM EST Warner University s men s basketball team defeated Sun Conference opponent Webber International University in double overtime, 71-67, on Wednesday in what will be the first of two emotion-charged meetings between the two Lake Wales area schools. The Royals and Warriors are now tied in Sun Conference play with records at 4-3. (Lake Wales News, FL)
