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“Garden Tiki Party” at Serene Garden Benefited Cudas Unhooked
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Schedule of Events – Homecoming 2011
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3rd Annual Fishing for Cudas Photo Gallery
The New Smyrna Beach High School PTSA organized a committee to present THE THIRD ANNUAL FISHING FOR CUDAS In-Shore Tournament on September 10th, 2011 at the Fishing Store in New Smyrna Beach. A total of 78 anglers participated in this tournament which was started three years ago in response to the School District’s “Pay-to-Play” initiative that required all students to pay to participate in individual and team sports. ALL proceeds from this tournament benefit the NSBHS Athletic Department. The tournament was HOSTED by The People for Drug Free Youth, Inc. Other tournament sponsors included Rue & Ziffra and 3N2 Sports, COSTA Del Mar, Hell’s Bay Boatworks, Everglades Boats, Edgewater Boats, Mullinax Ford, Wheel Away Trailer Sales, Hendrick’s Printing and many others. Randal Preston, a local artist, donated original numbered prints of Redfish and Trout scenes to complement the cash pries in all categories.
The Silent Auction included items donated by Community businesses including Costa, Deer Fly Adventures, Palmetto Consulting, New Smyrna stand-up, Shimano and many other local businesses including Fishing Charters donated by local Captains. The RAFFLE featured a Gheenoe and Trailer complete with Suzuki motor donated by Bossman Boats, Capt. Aaron Dill and Diamond Suzuki. The day was full of fun for the whole family with live entertainment provided by Greg Cardino and local vendors including Oak Hill Seafood Co-op, Hot Diggity Dogs, and Clancy’s Cantina serving great food! The CUDA athletes had drink booths set up. (Food for the Friday night anglers meeting was donated by Lil Neal’s Barbecue, Dustin’s BBQ, Beef O’Brady’s, Clancy’s Cantina.)
Gloria Preston, the Tournament coordinator, said this event was made possible by a small committee of dedicated members who believe in the importance of ensuring every student with a desire to participate in sports will have the opportunity regardless of their ability to pay. The committee met regularly for several months and worked hard to secure Sponsors and Donors to make this event possible. Ms. Preston referred to a famous quote “Never doubt that a small group can change the world – it is indeed the only thing that ever has!”
The committee would like to thank ALL SPONSORS, DONORS, FOOD VENDORS, ANGLERS, and VOLUNTEERS for participating in this community event that resulted in well over $20,000.00 raised to benefit The New Smyrna Beach High School Athletic Department
SEV Chamber Ribbon Cutting – CUDAS UNHOOKED
It all began…
In September of 2009 during the annual Principal Planning Meeting at New Smyrna Beach High School, Linda Froman listened as Principal; Dr. Kelley shared her priorities for the 2009-2010 school year. One of her main concerns was the amount of seniors who drop out just short of reaching graduation. As she listened, Linda thought of the already large group of seniors on her case load who were a high risk of dropping out. She began to think of ways to help motivate them to stay in school. She asked Dr. Kelley’s permission to meet with these students weekly during their academic advisement period. Dr. Kelley wholeheartedly gave her approval. Eight days later Linda brought a group of sixteen seniors together and shared her plan for their senior year. It went something like this: “All of you are going to graduate this year! You have come too far to give up now. You are going to celebrate and encourage each other every step of the way. We will meet every Thursday during your academic advisement period. After each grading period we will go out to dinner at a restaurant of your choice to eat. I am not going to pay for it, you are not going to pay for it, I don’t know who is going to pay for it… but we are going! If you cannot afford a year book, to pay for senior dues, Prom, Homecoming, Grad Bash or anything else to make your senior year great, I will find a way for all of these to be paid for. You have to go to your Prom and I would like for you to go to Homecoming also, even if you do not want to go! You will regret it if you don’t. If you need help with
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People for Drug Free Youth, Helps Students Make Positive Choices
People for Drug Free Youth, Inc., recently donated $1,500 to New Smyrna Beach High School to support a Prevention and Education program for all students to help kick-off the 2011-2012 school year.
It is unfortunate when students are lost to the use of drugs and alcohol. By partnering with New Smyrna Beach High School, People for Drug Free Youth is supporting school efforts to encourage all students to make positive choices. To help kick off the 2011-2012 school year, Marc Mero, motivational speaker, will share his experiences with all students using his theme “Champion of Choices.” Highlights of Marc’s presentation include goal setting, consequences of choices, and making positive choices. Following the kick-off and motivational speaker, students will be offered resources for additional support and encouragement by school counselors, teachers, administrators, and other school staff.
(L to R) Jim Tager, Principal NSBHS; Gloria Preston, PFDFY Board Member and School Volunteer; Tyler Rosenke, Assistant Principal NSBHS; Mev Waskiewicz, President PFDFY
People for Drug Free Youth Top Sponsor of Fishing for Cudas 2011
People for Drug Free Youth, Inc., is the 2011 Tournament Host for Fishing for Cudas, the annual scholarship fundraiser for New Smyrna Beach High School’s “Pay to Play” program
People for Drug Free Youth, Inc. recently donated $5,000 to New Smyrna Beach High School for their 3rd Annual Fishing for Cudas Fishing Tournament. All monies raised during the annual fishing tournament will go directly to the school’s Pay to Play initiative. Pay to Play ensures the opportunity for all students to participate in sports and athletics regardless of ability to pay. Programs encourage student involvement, promote youth leadership, recognize youth achievements, and promote diversity through sports programs and clubs and organizations on campus. Sports programs promote health and wellness and provide opportunity for student participation, family support and community partners while increasing CUDA pride and BEST OF ALL “giving youth something to do my MAKING POSITIVE CHOICES instead of using drugs and alcohol.
(L to R) Robert Wall, Athletic Director; Gloria Preston, Fishing Tournament Coordinator/NSBHS PTSA Volunteer/PFDFY Board Member; Jim Tager, Principal; Mev Waskiewicz, President PFDFY, Craig Conway, Owner of Diamond Suzuki/Business Partner; Chris Gellerman, NSBHS Spanish Teacher/Fishing Tournament Committee Member; Rick Carver, Volunteer Baseball Coach and Fishing Tournament Committee Member
Legacy Walk and Barracuda Sculpture
The Senior Class had their last day on NSBHS’s campus as they walked through the Legacy Walk in the courtyard as underclassmen stood along the perimeters watching the se
niors final day on campus. The Legacy Walk included stations that commemorated their lives through school, including photos from their elementary and middle school years, photos and props from homecoming, prom, Chaucer day, etc. The band played, underclassmen athletes were dressed in uniform, teachers wore “Make A Splash” t-shirts to honor the seniors, and to witness a special event that was about to take place on their school’s campus. Guests included former principal, Dr. Carol Kelly, Jan Stevens (originator of the Legacy Walk), the artist and his family, singer Alex Kinsey (performing the senior’s class song)and the mayor’s mother, Mrs. Mary Barringer, spoke on the meaning of the title “Make A Splash”, encouraging seniors to go out into the world and make a positive difference.
Mr. John “Smittee” Smith (smitteesairbrush.com) created a 9 ½ foot tall metal sculpture of the mighty barracuda. Airbrushed and sealed paint on the concrete for the SPLASH at the base of the barracuda creating the illusion that the barracuda was jumping out of the “concrete sea” in the middle of the courtyard. The funding of this project came from the 5 senior classes that have graduated from the school’s new location.
Smittee and his family unveiled the sculpture in front of over 2,000 cheering students and guests. During the remainder of the day, thousands of photographs were taken as the student body and guests posed by the newly revealed work of art.
- By Kathleen Bohman
New Smyrna Beach’s Kyle Harrelson, Florida State Champion
Kyle Harrelson lifts 320 pounds in the clean and jerk 169 weight-class during the Florida State Weightlifting championships in Kissimmee on Friday.
Click here to read more in the Daytona Beach News Journal
PTSA Project Graduation Golf Tournament – New Smyrna Beach
Each year our Project Graduation Committee plans and organizes our traditional drug/alcohol free event the night of graduation. The overall goal of the committee is to increase awareness by providing a safe environment at a community sponsored/funded event for our students that reinforces that we oppose drug and alcohol use. Every senior is given the opportunity to participate and celebrate Graduation during this fun filled evening which is likely to be the last time the graduating seniors will be together as a group.
Throughout the year we hold fundraising activities to raise enough money to pay for the all night party which will be held this year at WonderWorks in Orlando, FL. This facility will be closed to the public and opened just for our graduating seniors. We also must rely on our Business Partnerships within our community for donations and grant opportunities to meet our goals. The money we raise will be used to cover all costs associated with this event, including transportation to and from Orlando, admission, food, arcade games, interactive games, lazer tag, three-story challenging ropes course, XD theater motion ride, and much more.
List Of Community Supporters
Advanced Heating & Air
Publix Super Markets Charities
People For A Drug Free YouthColleen Foster
Bishops Wrecker ServiceHell’s Bay Boatworks
Pappas Drive Inn Restaurant
Timeless Wings and Wheels Museum
The Norville Family
Servair Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Diane K Freeman Ins Agcy Inc
Frye Builders of New Smyrna Beach, Inc.
McKenzie Dental Group
Jones Family
McDonalds of New Smyrna Beach
Jim’s Hauling & Fencing, Inc.
New Smyrna Beach Moose Lodge #1835}
Terry-Jane and Richard England
Riegert Family
Salon 404
Kilman Dental
Law Office of Robert S. Thurlow, P.A.
Miranda & Ortega, DMD, PA
Gulf Atlantic Vehicles, Inc.
Edward Jones – Fred Baker
Diamond Suzuki
Weaver Construction
Deland Kia
Kiwanis Club of Southeast Volusia
McLeod Orthopedic Clinic
Denise Stocker
Edgewater Rent All
AWS Roofing Services
Syna Prasse
McGee Automotive & Tire
WonderWorks
New Smyrna Steakhouse
Bank of America
7Eleven (Terri Palemire)
Tiano’s Italian Restaurant
City of NSB Golf Course
The Spa At Riverview
Gloria & David Earley
Pizza Hut
Walgreens
NSB Golf Course
Venetian Bay Golf Course
Mullinax Ford-Mercury
Loveland Groves
Blackbeards Inn
McDonalds of New Smyrna
Steve Hardock
The Garlic
PJ’s Sea Shack
Big Planet Pizza
SNAP Fitness
Cypress Head Golf Club
The Grille at Riverview
Denise Stocker
TD Bank
Showdolls / Heidi
JB’s Fish Camp
Abundant Health Day Spa
Domino’s Pizza
Edward Jones – Robert Alonzo
The Pennysaver
Hometown News The News Journal
The Breakers
Aunt Catfish
Energizer / Hawaiian Tropic
Longhorn Steakhouse
Goodrich Seafood
Hidden Lakes Golf Course
Night Swan Bed & Breakfast
The Book Rack
NSBHS Athletic Dept
Volusia Trophy
Beef O’Bradys
Dustins
Sugar Mill Golf Club
Costa Del Mar
Orlando Magic
Bridgeton Deli
Daytona Cubs
Frito Lays
Pepsi
New Smyrna Beach Florist
The Welcome Center
Kathleen and Jim TagerLindley’s Nursery
Denise Kelly / Mary Kay Ashley Kelley / Mary Kay CPR Anytime,Inc.
The Welcome Center
Annual Senior Art Students’ gallery – NSB High School’s Visual Arts
New Smyrna Beach High School’s Visual Arts Department hosted their annual Senior Art Students’ gallery opening on the evening of March 23rd, 2011. Thirty nine students had an opportunity to showcase their amazing art work at this event. More than 400 Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures, Ceramics and Photographs were on display in the school’s cafeteria as hundreds of friends and family came to enjoy the show.
10 judges were asked to assess and critique what they saw, and the 3 student winners in the 3 disciplines will be awarded a $100 scholarship. Judges included Brett Beasley, Marta Crawford, Sarah Higgins, Larry Hoshaw, Dian Marshall, Kem McNair, Erin Mindigo, Suzy Preston, John “Smittee” Smith and Jenny Stine.
Students that participated in this year’s gallery were Jourdan Anselmi, Amanda Bartlett, Marena Bass, Hannah Bauer, Samantha Belyan, Nikki Brewer, Katie Combs, Tori Conrey, Ashleigh Devine, Courtney Ellikott, Cooper Engler, Amanda Gunther, Asia Islami, Logan Kipp, Naomi Mongosa, Sarah Negron, Danielle Peters, Janine Phillips, Autumn Plebanek, Amanda Reed, Dillon Reynolds, Bobby Roam, Jack Sapp, Gabrielle Schloss, Monica Sebben, Andrew Seymour, Molly Skaggs, Matt Smith, Hannah Soloperto, Desiree Stone, Autumn Timmer, Amanda Titus, Gabbie Torres, Taylor Tripp, Danielle Vandenberg, Victoria Vega, Kaleigh Volpp and Danielle Wallace.
The Visual Art Department consists of Tina Curry (Dept. Chair) – Photography teacher, Rose Arthur – 2-D and 3-D , Kathy Bohman – Painting and Drawing, and Christine Colby – Sculpture and Ceramics.
