Fictional characters come alive at ADO book fair
Avondale United Methodist Church’s Childs Day Out program knows how to end its annual book fair in a big way. On its last day, March 5, the entire school dressed as their favorite fictional characters to form a book parade around the school. Included in the event were Brenna Wissel, Brenda Prindiville, Tammy Frederick, Cindy […]
School fair spotlights international community
The 2020 World Cultures & Countries Fair at the Bolles School made for a colorful opportunity for students to experience life around the globe firsthand. Students representing nearly 30 cultures and countries put their international perspectives on exhibit through food, history, dance and demonstrations. Countries and cultures represented at the fair were: Black Student Union, […]
Eagle Scouts soar at Bishop Kenny
Ten students at Bishop Kenny High School, representing eight troops in Jacksonville’s historic districts, have earned Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America this school year. One of the main pillars of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout is the planning, development and completion of a significant service project. As part of the […]
Bishop Kenny girls win first state soccer championship
For the girls on Bishop Kenny’s varsity soccer squad, history has been made! The Crusaders won the school’s first-ever 4A State Championship in girls’ soccer on Feb. 26 by defeating Cardinal Gibbons. 2-1, in the state final at Spec Martin Stadium in Deland. The girls finished their regular season with a 16-4-2 record and were […]
Three San Jose students named to Bolles President’s list
Three San Jose students were named when President and Head of School Tyler Hodges announced the President’s List winners during the Third Quarter Honors Convocation on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus March 3. On the list were Haley Bowmaster, a senior and juniors Jason Du and Zekum Wang, who joined Adarsh Aratikatla as the only […]
Will Camp, Joe Libby selected for Boys’ State
Will Camp of San Marco and Joe Libby of San Jose were among several Bolles juniors have been nominated for and selected to participate in Boys’ and Girl’ State this summer. Sponsored by the American Legion, these events are summer leadership and citizenship programs for high school students who are between their junior and senior […]
Bolles robotics teams excel at regionals
Four Bolles robotics teams from all three Bolles campuses enjoyed continued success at the North Florida Regional FIRST LEGO League Championship, held Feb. 29 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. The students competed for more than 12 hours and brought home several awards with some teams invited to participate in the state and global competitions: […]
Bishop Kenny Science Fair winners announced
Bishop Kenny took more than 13 place awards and 26 special awards during this year’s Regional Science and Engineering Fair, which held its award ceremony Feb. 11 at the Florida Blue Conference Center. In all 36 Crusaders participated in the fair, with 14 students selected for the State Team and two selected for the International […]
