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See My Success: Olympic Heights High School's Best Buddies Program Fosters Special Bond Between Students
For
Olympic Heights High School
students
Jacob Pasternack
and
Andrew Chea
, the phrase "Best Buddies" carries an extra special meeting. Their story goes back to first grade; Jacob met Andrew, who has down syndrome, when they shared the same class.
"In first grade, we just kind of came together. I'd play with him on the playground all the time, we'd be shoulder to shoulder throughout all the field trips and all the events, and I'd help him with his schoolwork," Jacob shares.
When Andrew approached him during their freshman year at Olympic Heights suggesting he join the
Best Buddies program, it was a no-brainer for Jacob.
"Even though I wasn't planning on joining a club, I took a look at a flyer, took a look at his face, and I realized that I haven't let him down up to this point and I wasn't going to start," he said.
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Rotary Club of Wellington Pays Off $20,000 in Outstanding School Lunch Debts
There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but thanks to the Rotary Club of Wellington, Palm Beach County students' outstanding lunch debts are a thing of the past - $20,000 worth of them.
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See My Success: Atlantic High School Student Named National Finalist for Wendy's High School Heisman Award
Atlantic Community High School senior
Jackson Destine is the picture of determination. Growing up in low-income housing in Delray Beach, he knew he wanted to pursue higher education, but finding the means to pay for college seemed out of the question.
"They [my family] even told me, you know, they don't have any money for college. They even told me, 'I don't know what you're going to do. You say you want to further your education, but you're going to have to find a way to get into college," he shares.
Moving beyond his surroundings and circumstances, Destine has consistently looked within to find his motivation for success.
"Right now, I have something called 'self-motivation'. I like to push myself, because I know it's going to benefit me in the end," he says.
That self-motivation and drive for excellence is paying off. Earlier this month, Jackson was named a national finalist - and the only finalist from Florida - for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award.
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#ThankATeacherPBC: South Grade Teacher Breaks Cycles, Builds Futures With Mentoring Program
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office recently thanked a Palm Beach County teacher in their own way, honoring South Grade Elementary School teacher Rebecca Hinson for her efforts with "Breaking the Cycle of Gang Recruitment," an initiative which pairs members of the community and law enforcement with South Grade students to provide mentorship and guidance to keep them away from the influence of gangs.
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Happy Thanksgiving: District and Schools Closed November 20-24
Here's one more thing to be thankful for as you gather around the table this Thanksgiving holiday.
All
Palm Beach County School District schools and District Offices will be closed the week of Thanksgiving.
"I'm looking forward to unwinding a little bit and spending time with family,"
Superintendent Robert Avossa said during his annual Thanksgiving message to teachers, staff and families.
Everyone is encouraged to have a safe and relaxing break and to come back refreshed on Monday, November 27 ready for the remainder of the year.
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