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From losing weight to looking younger to feeling fit, there are many reasons for people to focus on their health. Choosing the right way to maintain a healthy lifestyle can be a daunting task; however, the Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s 17th annual Health & Fitness Guide provides a plethora of advice from local experts to help readers achieve and maintain their varied health goals. |
IN THIS EDITION - May 17 - June 7, 2012
In Your Neighborhood - News & Bizness Briefs
- School News
- School News Spotlight
- Southwest Sports
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Keene's PointeRachel Davies, a senior in the International Baccalaureate program at Cypress Creek High School, was named a Quest Scholar, Chesick Scholar, Magill-Rhoads Scholar and Gates Millennium Scholar. The Keene’s Pointe resident, who will graduate in the top 20 of her class, was offered admission to several colleges, including New York University and the University of Florida. She will attend Haverford College, a leading liberal-arts college that is part of a consortium, enabling her to also take classes at Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore colleges, and the University of Pennsylvania. Haverford recognized Rachel as one of 15 Chesick Scholars and awarded her the distinction of Magill-Rhoads Scholar, which includes a grant to use as she sees fit. Rachel was also selected from more than 24,000 applicants as one of 1,000 Gates Millennium Scholars for 2012, making her eligible for higher education funding up to the doctorate level. Her proud parents are Russ and Rhonda Gatewood. |
Et AlTwo Southwest residents were honored at the American Culinary Federation Southeast Regional Conference that was held in North Carolina. Retired chef Richard Cote received the Southeast Region Hermann G. Rusch Chef’s Achievement Award; and Nora Galdiano, executive sous-chef at Isleworth Golf & Country Club, won the Galbani Mozzarella Challenge. In addition, the Central Florida chapter of the ACF was named Southeast Region Chapter of the Year. |
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Center For Work Life held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its Dr. Phillips office, located at 7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd. in Orlando. Farnaz Namin-Hedayati, M.A., M.S., Ph.D., is a doctor of corporate psychology, strategist, peak performance executive and leadership coach. She is the founder of Center For Work Life, a coaching and global human capital consulting firm. For more information, call 407-217-2560 or visit www.centerforworklife.com on the Web. |
YMCA of Central Florida representatives announced expanded class offerings for YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program. The program helps those at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight in order to reduce their chances of developing the disease. For more information, call Kelly Prather at 407-896-6901 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
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Gotha MiddleCongratulations to Gotha Middle seventh-graders Allie Batten, Chloe Cao, Nathaniel Calixte and Danielle Ibrahim for winning Best City of Orlando Rain Barrel honors for their Lake Eola-themed rain barrel. The students painted the barrel as part of an annual competition sponsored by Orlando Utilities Commission. |
Et AlCongratulations to the following Southwest-area students who were named winners at the Rotary Club of Windermere Festival Among the Lakes School Art Exhibit: Casey O’Brian of The First Academy and |
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Students Learn Agriculture of the FutureProudly hanging in the classroom of long-time agribusiness and natural resources teacher Alex Smith is a first-place ribbon. For the first time in 25 years of submitting exhibits to the Central Florida Fair, Dr. Phillips High School students took home the top prize. |
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The 2012 exhibit by students in the National FFA Organization, a leadership organization for agriscience students, highlighted four examples of producing vegetables. These included traditional gardening; raised bed vegetable gardening; a “veggie barrel,” which is a re-purposed 55-gallon drum that is self-watering; and an aquaponics display. |
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Southwest SportsDr. Phillips High School senior Mia Emmerson, goalkeeper for the women’s lacrosse team, signed a commitment letter to play collegiate lacrosse at Lees-McRae College in North Carolina. The Orange Tree resident is the first female in the school’s history to sign a lacrosse scholarship. |
At the semifinal of the District 8 women’s lacrosse tournament, Olympia High School defeated Lake Minneola High School 20-0 to advance to the championship game, where the women faced West Orange High School. The Titans earned a 16-6 victory over WOHS to garner their fourth district championship in the past five years. The team was led by Anna Dzambo, who recorded six goals and one assist; Emily Headley, who added three goals, two assists and five ground balls; Kristy Garrison, who contributed two goals and one assist, and caused two turnovers; and Lindsey McNamara, who tallied two goals and three ground balls. Amanda Waltman had six key saves to help OHS maintain its lead. |
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