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Summerlin Cadets Finish 3rd in Nation
June 16, 2010
Even during their summer break, four cadets kept working. Jack Parks,
Jorge Torre, Kylie Chiavuzzi, and Robert Lockard, pictured above, were
accompanied by Colonel Butler on a trip to Washington D.C. These cadets
competed in the
National History Day
Competition held on June 16, 2010 at the University of Maryland College
Park. The team earned a 3rd place Bronze Medal in
the nation for their senior website
"Electrifying America: Rural
Electrification Act - Impact and Change" they created. While
visiting our nation’s capital, they all were able to drop in at the
Smithsonian Museums, tour the Library of Congress as well as the Capitol
Building. Not only were they able to travel to these significant sites,
but as winners they also met with their US Congressman Adam Putnam
District 12. Congratulations go out to our nationally recognized cadets
for a job well done!
May 10, 2010
We are proud to announce 4 Summerlin cadets we apart of the winning
project team of this year’s
Florida State History
Fair. Congratulations go
out to Kylie Chiavuzzi, Robert Lockard, Jack Parks and Jorge Torre.
Summerlin Drill Cadets Ranked 10th in Nation
Pictured above:
4th Row: 1SGT Cordale Jackson;Sponsor, Michael Suggs, Robert Lockard,
Ryan Pitre, Leroy Beckford
3rd Row: Devin Fowler, Jeff Furnish, Bryan Tran, Joshua Parker, Josh
Daily, Jacob Machinia
2nd Row: Leo Bermudez, Cynthia Owens, Josh Ng Rodriguez, Lacy Baker,
Madison Nickell, Daniel Lester, THomas Hartsfield
1st Row: Kiana Biggs, Keirra Mitchell, Jessica Wile, Cody Osteen, Faith
Raymond, Bridget Bosch
May 1-3, 2010
Our 2010 school year was filled with exciting news of teams and
individuals reaching places they have never been to before. One such
impressive example is our now nationally ranked drill team. As their
first year competing in Daytona Beach, they did remarkably well. The
team entered the National Drill Team Competition Master Level unranked;
they left as 10th in the nation for their Platoon Armed Exhibition.
Cadet Command Sergeant Major Ng Rodriguez says it all when he simply
stated, “Do what you can and don’t give up.” The team definitely went in
without all odds in their favor and came out representing Summerlin
Academy very well. On a more personal level, Cadet Nickell shares, “For
me drill is more than just marching, discipline, and teamwork; it’s a
continuing learning experience, it’s a passion, it’s unique. I have
learned how to push past my own personal issues to be apart of something
greater, and from that I have learned who I am as an individual (leader)
while being on a team whose goal is to be the same.” This was a lasting
experience for all who participated. They have made their school proud.
Congratulations to all our 2009-2010 drill team competitors!
May 3, 2010
For two days, we had a visitor on campus for the JROTC classes. Tim
Pospichal, the Historical Commissioner of Polk County, an arms collector
and expert, gave a presentation on all he had collected. Present, he had
from aluminum canteens to swords dating back to the World Wars. Using
mock ups he utilized mannequins to don woolen uniforms. With volunteer
help, he showed the classes each gun, bayonet, grenade and piece of
equipment placed on the front tables.
April 23, 2010
We started our annual March to Summerlin Walk-A-Thon. This is our
school’s largest fundraiser for the year. We started in March by
gathering and sending out letters to family, friends, and community
members asking for pledges. Each one sponsored the cadet as he or she
walked, jogged, or ran 25 laps, totaling to more than 6 miles. With 350
involved cadets, that is over 2100 miles walked in total. It is amazing
to say we made it through the whole day without major injury thanks to
our medical officers and personnel. Following the miles of walking, a
cookout and grade-based flag football games were held. As an engaged
battalion we raised over $23,000. However, that number does not include
the pie toss that raised money for our drill team to take to Nationals
in Daytona.
Summerlin Academy Lacrosse
April 19, 2010
We are pleased to announce our first Summerlin Lacrosse Team has
finished their season strong. As the inaugural varsity team there were
22 young men plus a single young lady and senior.
They did very well in their first season, winning all of three games.
They traveled endlessly to find games from Clearwater to Bradenton and
Tampa. All fought hard and strived to perfect their talents on the
field. They ended their season with a delightful banquet filled with
food and awards to complete the team’s busy practice and game schedule.
Our team was unique with the only girl in the league. She was also the only senior of our team, moving from fourth string to first in a short time. Thank
you Erika Turnbull!!
Our Mission & Vision
Summerlin/Bartow Senior High School/International Baccalaureate
Unified Mission
SA/BHS/IB is a cohesive and diverse learning community, promoting a
global perspective. The three schools are dedicated to providing
distinct pathways of rigorous academic and social excellence encouraging
students to achieve their greatest potential. Graduates will become
contributing, influential citizens with a passion for lifelong learning.
Summerlin/Bartow Senior High School/International Baccalaureate
Unified Vision
SA/BHS/IB will become an A School, graduating 100% of our students.
