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Bartow IB named semifinalist in 2013 National Achievement Scholarship Program

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, September 30th, 2012, 9:35am

Bartow IB named semifinalist in 2013 National Achievement Scholarship Program

Bartow, FL-- Terrence Commons, Bartow IB student, becomes the only student in Polk County to be named a semifinalist in the 2013 National Achievement Scholarship Program. He joins the more than 1,600 Black American high school seniors who have been designated semifinalists.

Conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the National Achievement Scholarship Program is a privately financed academic competition that recognizes promising black students and provides outstanding participants with scholarships. The program was started in the 1964.

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“Walk to School Day” May Slow Traffic

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, September 29th, 2012, 9:17am

Polk County, FL-- An annual “Walk to School Day” event will take place across Polk County on Wednesday, October 3. While all schools do not participate, motorists are advised to be alert to the likelihood of more pedestrian traffic and add time to their trips through school zones between 7 and 8 a.m. Traffic may be stopped along some roads to accommodate large groups.

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Local teen, Alana Snyder, wins $10,000 Nordstrom Scholarship

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012, 5:44pm

Local teen, Alana Snyder, wins $10,000 Nordstrom Scholarship

Bartow, Florida-- Alana Snyder, a Bartow IB student, is one of 80 high school students from around the country selected to receive a $10,000 college scholarship from Nordstrom. Each year the Nordstrom Scholarship program recognizes students for their exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement.

The retail giant has awarded the scholarships since 1994. The $10,000 college scholarships are paid out in equal installments of $2,500 over four years to the college of the student’s choice.

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Semifinalists named in 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012, 5:45pm

Semifinalists named in 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program

Polk County, Florida -- Ten Polk County students will join approximately 16,000 semifinalists nationwide who are competing in the 58th Annual National Merit Scholarhship Program.

The students listed below with have the opportunity to advance to the finalist level:

Lake Region High
Jayden Rodriguez

Bartow IB
Hunter Davenport
Gabrielle DiLullo
Eugene Kim
Harrison Pinckett
Nicole Radivilov
Adeline Warren
Tom Zhang
Ian Galloway

George Jenkins High
Sophia Morrell

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Remembering the Heroes of 9-11

Submitted by Polk County Public Schools

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012, 11:31am

Today, Americans will take time to remember those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on September 11. On that day in 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four passenger jets with the intention of coordinated strikes on New York City and Washington, D.C.

Nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks.

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Mulberry High, Bartow High students give back to honor 9-11 heroes

Submitted by Polk County Public Schools

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012, 8:48am

Mulberry High, Bartow High students give back to honor 9-11 heroes

Bartow, Florida -- Today, Americans will take time to remember those who lost their lives during the September 11th attacks. Millions more are expected to give back to honor the 9-11 heroes as part of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance.

This year, students from Mulberry High (MHS) and Bartow High (BHS) will remember those who lost their lives by continuing their mission of servitude to their fellow citizens. The Mulberry Key Club is challenging students from both schools to collect cans of non-perishable food items.

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Local law enforcement accepts "Jaylen's Challenge"

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012, 3:52pm

Local law enforcement accepts "Jaylen's Challenge"

Polk County, Florida-- Just in time for the beginning of the school year, Jaylen Arnold, a Polk county 12-year-old, teams up with local law enforcement to take on bullying.

Jaylen knows first-hand the sting of bullying. Suffering the effects of Tourette Syndrome and Autism, Jaylen has dealt with bullying and decided to turn it into a positive back in 2009. She set out on a mission to educate potential bullies of the hurt they cause others by starting "Jaylens Challenge."

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