Jan 12th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Lake Wales High School’s Academic Team swept the competition last month (Dec. 13) when students traveled to Frostproof for a six-team competition.
The Highlanders finished first, beating teams from Frostproof, Fort Meade, Lake Region, McKeel and Winter Haven.
Team members include (front l-r) coach Allison Kapphan, Maxine Bartkovich, Alexandra Pass, Erick Castillo; (back l-r) Zeke Hayes, Ethan Whitworth, Mason Branscome and coach Yufonda Kinsler.
“Our school incorporates the best technology, like iPads, into the instructional program to make it the highest possible standard.” – Joshua Collier, 10th grade, April 2012
17 May 2013
Polk Avenue hosts first-ever Hispanic Celebration
LAKE WALES – LAKE WALES – Polk Avenue hosted its first-ever Hispanic Celebration earlier this month (May 3) with food, fashion and fun from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Guatemala.
16 May 2013
JHW students ‘Soaring in the Arts’
LAKE WALES – Janie Howard Wilson Elementary musical and visual arts students shared their talents Tuesday (May 14) in a year-end “Soaring in the Arts” performance and exhibition for their school community. Music teacher Micky Caban and art teacher Tiffany Weaver coordinated the event.
16 May 2013
Zach Gill signs Warner baseball scholarship
LAKE WALES – Lake Wales High’s Zach Gill signed a baseball scholarship with Warner University during a Thursday morning (May 16) ceremony at the high school.
