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Polk Career Academies Earn Prestigious National Certification
Four career academies in Polk County have achieved a major goal. The four schools have earned national certifica- tion from the National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC).
After undergoing an exten- sive review process, certifica- tion was awarded to Bartow Medical and Fire Academy, at Bartow High School; Central Florida Aerospace Academy, at Kathleen High School; Lake- land Electric Power Academy, at Tenoroc High School, and the Leadership / ROTC Acad- emy, at Summerlin Academy.
Both the Central Florida Aerospace Academy and Lead- ership/ ROTC Academy earned the NCAC’s premier “model” designation.
John Small, Assistant Su- perintendent of Multiple Path- ways Education for Polk County Public Schools said, “National Recognition vali- dates that each academy team is vested in creating meaning- ful connections with the stu- dents they serve. School districts across the country will look at our certified and “model” status academies as they develop their own acad- emy initiatives.”
The NCAC, which advises and advocates for schools’ ca- reer academies, has certified more than 150 academies na- tionwide since the program began in 2005.
Polk county Public Schools career academies work to-
gether with the business com- munity to provide students with a specialized education that helps prepare them for their desired career path.
By earning NCAC certifica- tion, the academies demon- strate that they have met or exceeded national standards for design, faculty, leadership, and student assessment, among other criteria.
These four academies join the Academy of Finance, at Lake Gibson High School, in- creasing the number of nation- ally certified academies to five. The District’s Strategic Plan calls for Polk County to have seven nationally certified acad- emies by the 2017-2018 school year.
Celebrating a 91 Year Young Woman of Valor
‘For God is not un- righteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have shewed to- ward His Name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. Hebrews 6:10 KJV...
A service of recognition was held for Mother Princess Fortson to honor her works and contributions in the founding of Victory Tem- ple Church of God by Faith (VTCOGBF). Elder Rudolph Berry, a long-time friend of the honoree, served as Master of Ceremonies.
The opening devotional was rendered by Pastor Mat- tie Johnson. A warm wel- come was rendered to the evening’s guests by Lessie Jordan. The speaker on the evening was the Pastor of the honoree, Elder Neal T. Phillips.
Some of the other program participants were: VTCOGBF Praise Team featuring The Robinson Family, Greater Refuge Church of Our Lord, Diane Ashley, The Fortson Family Singers, Mother Willie Nell and Ruthenia Lewis and others.
In her remarks, Mother Fortson praised the Lord for her being able to celebrate her 91st birthday on June 1, 2015. After the service, guests en- joyed an array of delicious food, desserts and beverages in the fellowship hall.
Happy Anniversary!
Shaw-Nuf Talk extends HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes to two special couples, as they celebrate another year of Holy Matrimony. On June 23rd, Elder Thomas Faison Jr., and Margaret Louise Faison of Plant City, cele- brated 53 YEARS of Holy Mat- rimony; and on June 26th, Terry and Edythe Cum- mings of Lakeland, celebrated their five years of marriage.
Shaw-Nuf Talk extends belated HAPPY ANNIVER- SARY wishes to Lakeland cou- ple Brandon and Lace Whitten. The Whittens celebrated their third wedding anniversary on May 31, 2014.
May the Lord continue to bless each of these unions with many years of marital bliss.
Birthday Greetings
Shaw-Nuf Talk also ex- tends belated HAPPY BIRTH- DAY wishes to: Lakeland lady Edythe Waldon-Cum- mings (June 22nd); Sherman Dickerson (June 25th); and Jerome Kite, Jr., (June 26th). Wishes for a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! are extended to: Mark Johnson who will cel- ebrate another natal day on July 2nd; and Christian Dick- erson who will celebrate her 14th birthday on July 3rd. May the Lord continue to bless each of you with many, many more birthdays!
Condolences Extended
Shaw-Nuf Talk extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Lakeland gentleman, Demetrius C. McDougal who passed away on June 11, 2015 at the age of 51. Final arrangements were entrusted to H. W. Oldham Funeral Home. The funeral service was held at New Mount Zion Mis- sionary Baptist Church, Rev- erend Kendrick Gardner, Pastor, on June 20, 2015.
Shaw-Nuf Shout-Out This week’s Shaw-Nuf Shout-Out goes out to all of the fans of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors as they con- tinue to celebrate their na- tional championship 105-97 victory over the Cleveland Cav- aliers...a win that clinched the Warriors the 2015 NBA Finals Championship!!!! Congratula- tions, Golden State Warriors... ...the 2015 NBA Finals Cham-
pions!
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Woman Attacked After Being Offered A Ride
The Winter Haven Police Department says a warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man who allegedly at- tacked a woman after he of- fered her a ride.
The attacker has been identified as John G. Reger, and that process was aided by the victim removing the tag from Reger’s truck.
On June 28th at 10:15 a.m., police said the 20-year-old victim was walking along U. S. Highway 17 towards the Royal Inn, 3525 Lake Alfred Road where she was headed to pick up items from a room.
A gray Ford pickup truck pulled alongside her and asked if she needed a ride, po-
lice said. The victim accepted and Reger took her to the Royal Inn.
The victim told police she got out of the truck and thought Reger was going to say inside of the truck while she collected the items from the room. However, he waited a few minutes, then followed the victim into the room with- out her knowledge, police said.
Reger reportedly came up from behind the victim and bean to strangle her with both arms around her neck. He then knocked her to the ground and got on top of her, police said.
The victim was able to
fight her way free from Reger and ran from the motel room. As she ran out of the room, police said she went to the truck and was able to get eh tag form the truck before Reger got inside and left.
The victim sustained cuts and scrapes but was otherwise physically unharmed.
Reger, 52, is driving a 2006 gray ford pickup truck without a tag. He is described as a white male with gray hair, a mustache and goatee.
Anyone with information Reger’s whereabouts is asked to call Heartland Crime Stop- pers at 1-800-226-8477, or Detective Larry Brooks at (863) 401-2256.
National
Ms. Bree Matters:
Activist Climbs The S.C. Statehouse Pole To Make A Statement
Brittany "Bree" New- some became a social media rock star last Saturday in Inter- net warp speed, after she climbed up the flagpole outside the South Carolina Statehouse and removed the Confederate flag.
Newsome and James Tyson, 30, both of Charlotte, N.C., were arrested and charged with defacing a monu- ment. A #freebree crowd funding campaign at Indiegogo raised $97,446 within 23 hours. She and Tyson were later released on a $3,000 bond.
Now everyone wants to know about Newsome, whose heroic action was likened by the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, presi- dent of the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP, to those of Fannie Lou Hamer,
Bree Newsome is lead away by police after climbing the flagpole and removing the confederate flag atop the Co- lumbia, S.C. statehouse.
Rosa Parks and other civil rights icons.
Newsome, 30, is an artist and filmmaker who is active in the Black Lives Matter move- ment.
Her historic action came a day after President Barack Obama delivered a moving eulogy at the funeral of the Rev. Clementa Pinckney.
Newsome was class presi- dent for 3 years in high school and student body president her senior year. She is a graduate of New York University's pres- tigious Tisch School of the Arts, where she received a B.F.A. in film and television. While at NYU, she wrote and directed a humorous public service announcement called “Your Ballot, Your Voice” en- couraging young-voter turnout. The PSA won the grand prize in a competition sponsored by Tisch and MTV. Her short film Wake won sev- eral awards on the film festival circuit and recently made its national television debut on the ASPiRE TV network.
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