Liz Brennan is the biggest loser. Rather than cringe, the associate headmaster of the University School of Nova Southeastern University in Davie is quite proud of it.
SCHOOL VOICES | MELINE KEVORKIAN
We know that many things run in families, from great skin to different diseases. We also realize that if our parents abuse drugs or alcohol, our chances for similar abuse increase.
BROWARD SCHOOLS
Anne Efros, a veteran volunteer at Cypress Bay High, and Jill Michelson, a mentor at Gator Run Elementary, both in Weston, will be among several volunteers, mentors and business partners honored at Broward District Schools' 2008 Community Involvement Awards. The ceremony is from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Broward County Convention Center, 1050 Eisenhower Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Other Broward honorees include volunteer Marianne Cecchini of Falcon Cove Middle in Weston; student volunteer...
PLANTATION | CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIST
David Kenigsberg's interest in science was apparent long before he attained the somewhat ungainly title of clinical cardiac electrophysiologist.
POLICE REPORT
Thieves and vandals struck at three town of Davie locations and cost the town $5,475. At the Davie Town Hall, 6591 Orange Dr., someone ripped nine receptacle boxes from their base, removed the switch from a condensing unit, broke eight light shades and bulbs from a walkway and a gazebo, and damaged a wood directional sign for visitors. Damage was estimated at $1,000.
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
A year after the nation's deadliest school shooting, an effort has been launched in South Florida to focus on the safety and security of school campuses.
COOPER CITY
When Ashleigh Robinson steps on stage to dance, she feels a joy that's been unparalleled in her 15 years. Earlier this year, Ashleigh, of Cooper City, was one of 80 dancers from across the country to be accepted into the Alvin Ailey Dance Company's summer program in New York. The five-week program, which costs $5,000 for airfare, room and board, and tuition, is a dream come true.
COOPER CITY
Students at Temple Beth Emet Day School took a journey that expanded their minds recently, yet they never had to leave school grounds.
BROWARD COUNTY | ISRAEL'S 60TH
Commander Marvin Simon of Jewish War Veterans Post 730 in Plantation was honored Sunday to escort the American and Israeli flags during Broward's biggest party for Israel's 60th birthday.
COOPER CITY ELEMENTARY
BY JULIE LEVIN With a pound of dedication and a pinch of fun, Mary Goldberg's class at Cooper City Elementary School learned a lesson about giving back.
BROWARD SCHOOLS
The Broward School District has named its outstanding mentors for the 2007-08 school year. Winners are: elementary, Roz Kresky, Broadview Elementary; intermediate, Anne Orvieto, Boyd Anderson High; co-mentor team, John and Jeannie Francis, Coconut Creek High; and mentoring program, Jill Michelson, Gator Run Elementary.
DAVIE
When the Children's Ballet Theatre Project takes the stage next weekend, it will be to the strains of live piano and strings. Instead of recordings, the troupe will be accompanied by local professional musicians in their spring program, Classical Interludes, set for Saturday and May 18 at the University Center for the Performing Arts in Davie.
POLICE REPORT
Smash-and-grab burglars have been busy in Davie. Between 5:15 and 5:30 a.m. April 28, someone smashed the driver's-side window of a woman's 2007 Honda Odyssey van while she took her child into the Room to Grow Academy, 2550 S. Flamingo Rd. The burglar reached in and grabbed the woman's purse from between the driver and passenger seats. The owner valued the the Coach purse at $860 and said it contained two uncashed checks totaling $3,850, as well as $400 in cash and credit cards.
DAVIE
Karen Ciampa appreciates a good challenge. At 56 years old, she already has competed in marathons. Later this week, she'll be one of 15 South Floridians hiking the Grand Canyon to raise money for cancer research and honor those already lost to the disease.
DAVIE
Helena Smith has lived across from the empty lot on Southwest Eighth Street in Davie for nearly 12 years. She was happy to spend part of her weekend recently helping transform the lot into a neighborhood park.
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
A year after the nation's deadliest school shooting, an effort has been launched in South Florida to focus on the safety and security of school campuses.
