Dec 17th, 2010
LAKE WALES – Fourth graders at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary got an early holiday surprise when Channel 8 television anchor Josh Thomas showed up in their classroom to speak about his career and the importance of education to any profession.
“The children were mesmerized by his speaking voice, and asked him tons of questions,” said teacher Sharon Kochanowski. “It was a wonderful experience for them to meet someone of this caliber, and hear how important education is to their future career decisions. It was truly an honor to have him visit our school.”
LAKE WALES – Lake Wales High’s Special Olympic track and field relay team qualified and participated in the State Summer Games May 17-18 at ESPN Wide World of Sports.
LAKE WALES –– Hillcrest Elementary kindergarten students are celebrating the end of school by reading their own copies of “Change The World Before Bedtime” by Mark Kimball Moulton, Josh Chalmers and Karen Good.
LAKE WALES – Age and experience triumphed over youth and energy when Janie Howard Wilson staff faced fifth graders in the elementary school’s annual spring softball game last week. The adults won the game 22-8.
