News Flash: If you want to go to college or career school and you meet the admission requirements, you have few excuses not to go. There is a ton of financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans, grants and special programs to help you pay for your education. Here’s the lowdown on the money up for grabs. To [...]
Conflict is part of life. Anger, frustration and disappointment are natural emotions, but there are positive and negative ways to deal with conflicts. Learning how to deal with difficult people and situations now can help you manage problems you’ll face later in life. Listed below are examples of everyday issues that may set you off, followed [...]
Jackie Garcia* graduated from an Orlando high school in May 2007, but the honor roll student can’t afford to pay for out-of-state tuition at the local community college. Although Jackie has lived in the United States since she was a young girl, she has to pay out-of-state tuition because of her undocumented status. Jackie is not alone. Around [...]
The Wonders of Peanut Butter Spread it on a piece of whole grain toast or bagel. Or slather PB on a whole wheat tortilla and wrap it all around a banana. Speaking of Bananas … Top whole wheat toast with mashed banana and cottage cheese. Sprinkle cinnamon on top for added flavor. Or make your own fruit [...]
When you think of the word “leader” what comes to your mind? A president or governor? Your boss or school principal? What if I told you that you can be a leader? In fact, you may already be one and not realize it. Before taking a leadership class recently, I always thought that some people were [...]
If you’re looking for the opportunity to fight for freedom, get money for college and get training for a great career, the Marines may be for you. Known as the most challenging branch of the military for its high physical and mental standards, the Marine Corps offers its members a choice among more than 100 career fields. There are [...]
Last year I interviewed a grief-stricken family and group of friends who had suffered a devastating loss. She was their daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend. Katlyn “Katie” Marie Marchetti died in the early morning hours of March 4, 2006, due to injuries she received in a car accident. She wasn’t wearing her seat belt. Katie, then [...]
When you’re focused on homework, after-school jobs and standardized tests, who has time to think about — or plan for — a future career? Most high school students don’t have any idea about what they want ‘to be’ when they grow up. But high school gives you the chance to explore all kinds of subjects. What are your [...]
Without a doubt, my favorite class at Rutherford High School was my newspaper class. My school was on a block schedule, and I went to newspaper class on even days. It was the last period of the day, and when the afternoon bell rang, I didn't budge. I wasn’t in a rush to get home because I was [...]
Want to know about the jobs real Florida students get after graduation? Getting a good education, whether you decide to work in the field you studied or not, can lead to all kinds of great careers. Here are four young people who pursued more education after high school and landed jobs they enjoy. Tiffany Brown, 21 Graduate Nurse Health [...]
