Feb 15th, 2012
LAKE WALES – Cadets from Lake Wales High’s JROTC class got dressed up and stepped out on the town Friday (Feb. 10) for the Annual Military Ball.
The dinner and dance, which was held at the Lake Mirror Center in Lakeland, is a yearly event for JROTC cadets from high schools throughout Polk County. JROTC units representing all four service branches attended.
“It was better than the Prom or Homecoming,” according to several cadets. Students enjoyed dinner and ice cream, before turning their attention to an evening of dancing. Senior Instructors and Assistant Instructors from Polk County high schools also attended the event and served as chaperones.
“These cadets are fine young men and women. It’s good to see young people enjoy themselves and have a good time,” said Capt. Charles Simpson, Senior Army Instructor at LWHS.
“We want these young people to be better citizens, and by what I saw at the Military Ball, we are accomplishing that task,” said Simpson. “These students are outstanding.”
For information about the JROTC program at LWHS, contact Capt. Simpson at 863-678-4222.
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PHOTO #1: LWHS students (l-r) Alexandra Owens, Michael Lisica and Raven Davalos at the Military Ball.
PHOTO #2: LWHS students Kelly Kilpatrick and Christian Bridges at the Military Ball for Polk County JROTC cadets.
PHOTO #3: Enjoying the Military Ball are LWHS students (l-r) Danielle Strelow, Micah Bennett, David Rodriguez, Curtis Hutchings and Amanda Macri.
LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary students Clint Lerch, Ethan Montero, Julianna Guzzetta, Erin Montero, Emily Hilligoss, Nicholas McDaniel and Nathaniel Johnston participated in the All County Elementary Music Showcase on May 8.
LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary’s Show Choir – Encore – earned a Superior rating at the recent Music USA Festival in Orlando. The Show Choir was evaluated by a panel of three judges.
Janie Howard Wilson Elementary chorus and world drummers ended their musical year on a “high note” Tuesday (May 15) with an exciting performance of oldies, Top 40s, inspirational songs and African music for fellow students, faculty and parents.
