Bruins feel like they're ready to make the leap Sep 13, 2007
Other key losses include Wilson Withiam, who is looking to play baseball at Rollins College as well as Christian Oberbeck, who is now playing lacrosse at Harvard. "We lose that experience and some of that athletic ability," Fraser said. (Greenwich Time)
Winter Park gets emergency alert system Sep 13, 2007
Rollins College is providing a three-year interest free loan for the system ... "Tornadoes passing through Central Florida in February of this year and the tragedy have underscored the importance of having in place a system that can quickly reach the members of our shared communities," says Rollins College President Lewis Duncan in a prepared statement. (Orlando Business Journal)
Notes: Jorgensen suspended Sep 8, 2007
A former player for Division II Rollins College, Hanigan played mostly at third base or left field because he was behind an upper classman. He got to catch in summer wooden bat leagues and was spotted in the Cape Cod League by Reds scout Leland Maddox, who signed Hanigan as an undrafted free agent. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
What's a good BBQ? Go to school to find out Sep 4, 2007
Toni Holbrook, a founding member of the Florida Barbecue Association and an associate dean at Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. is one of them. (USA Today -- Travel)
Saint Leo Has Graduated Sep 1, 2007
" Founded by Catholic priests and nuns, Saint Leo dates to 1889. It gradually matured from a preparatory school to a junior college to a four-year institution. By the mid-1990s, it was offering master's degrees in education and business and had a rich history of educating military personnel. When Kirk arrived at Saint Leo, he saw the school's military ties as something to build on. He invested early in online courses so troops deployed around the world could enroll at Saint Leo. Sound Military... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Swords Volleyball Notch Third Win In Two Days 3-1 Aug 26, 2007
Hilo, HI - The Silverswords came out dominating Rollins College in game one 30-12, but the Tar's would not go down easily in the match ... The Rollins College Tar's from Orlando FL would fight hard for every point but it was not enough to get passed the Silverswords once again balanced attack. (Goswords.com)
L A T E S T N E W S 8/25/07Swords Volleyball Finish Off Chargers In Four Games Aug 25, 2007
Chaminade's next match up will be, Saturday, August 25, 2007 when they meet up with Rollins College at 9:00am at the Afook Chinen Civic Center. You can catch the game by way of live stats on game tracker, just go to www. (Goswords.com)
Experienced Charger volleyball team opens season in Hawaii Aug 21, 2007
August 21, 2007 ONLINE EDITION. More than likely, the Briar Cliff University volleyball team will have little time to enjoy the surf and sun, but nonetheless the Chargers have a rather pleasurable season-opening trip this weekend. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Triad schools make U.S. News rankings Aug 19, 2007
This year, it is tied for the No. 2 position with Stetson University of Florida, behind No. 1-ranked Rollins College, also in Florida. Other Triad schools in the magazine's annual rankings include: , ranked No. 30 among national universities; , ranked No. 6 among Southern baccalaureate schools; , ranked No. 21 among Southern baccalaureate schools; and, , ranked No. 9 among liberal arts colleges. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
UMass-Lowell draws top field hockey players Aug 16, 2007
Two of the area's hottest golfers, Concord's Garrett Arnold and Andover's Colin Brennan, will be freshmen on the Rollins College (Winter Park, Fla. golf team this fall. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Wall Street 101: Professor tackles market volatility Aug 15, 2007
Dr. J. Clay Singleton, 60, professor of finance in the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. Singleton spoke with Sentinel staff writer Sara K. Clarke. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Rich, Mims embrace opportunity to impact youth basketball players Aug 14, 2007
"Rich and Mims teamed with UWF men's basketball coach Don Hogan, his staff, his son, Kevin, who plays at Rollins College, forward Lucas Evangelista and Milton High boys coach Taf Bentley.The camp focused on helping young players most of whom still are learning the game understand some of the important principles."Working with these young kids, they're looking up to us," said Mims, who played at Brownsville Middle School, then attended high school in Maine. The family has since returned to... (Pensacola News Journal)
More of this story Aug 10, 2007
A graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. she said, I chose education as a profession because I enjoy being in the presence of children. (Lake Wales News, FL)
UWF fall teams aim high Aug 9, 2007
Sept. 7"at Rollins College, 6 p.m.Sept. 9"at Florida Southern, 2:30 p.m. ... Sept. 2"at Saint Leo, 12:30 p.m.Sept. 7"at Rollins College, 5 p.m. ... Rollins College, 3 p.m.; vs. University of Tampa, 7 p.m.. (Pensacola News Journal)
Museum shows Donne Bitner Aug 7, 2007
"Family life Of course, getting to this point of aesthetic departure has been a conventional track for a female artist. Like so many women of her age, which she won't reveal, she put aside her personal interests to raise a family.She met her husband, Mike, who sings in the Bach Festival Choir at Rollins College, at the University of Pennsylvania. She got her degree in art, he got his in engineering.Soon, the two moved to Brevard County, where Mike Bitner worked on the Apollo space program. Asked... (Florida Today)
Golf tourney spotlights local trio of rising stars Aug 5, 2007
"Ever since I started, I haven't been able to imagine not playing this game for more than a couple of days at a time," said Benstead, who cited Rollins College in Florida and Pepperdine University in California as his top college choices. "It's incredibly competitive, but I can see myself trying to play professionally. And if that doesn't work out, I'd love to teach the game, too.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Kendred Lewis Pearson Jul 20, 2007
He was a graduate of Bartlett Yancey High School and graduated from Rollins College with a Bachelor of Science degree. Blanch - Stephen Rogers Long, 38, of 1490 Slade Rd, died Monday, July 2, 2007 at Person Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Charles Thomas Dameron Jul 18, 2007
He was a graduate of Bartlett Yancey High School and graduated from Rollins College with a Bachelor of Science degree ... He was a graduate of Bartlett Yancey High School and graduated from Rollins College with a Bachelor of Science degree. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Schools boycott magazine over college ranking method Jul 16, 2007
The only Florida member of the Annapolis Group, Rollins College in Winter Park, will also continue to work with the magazine, said President Lewis Duncan. "The idea of a boycott of U.S. News is not in the best interest of the colleges and prospective students," Duncan said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
* Staying in touch can be tricky Jul 14, 2007
"I prefer to be contacted on my cellphone," said Jeni Hatter, the director of media relations for Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. "It is immediate, and it is always with me.". (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vana completes doubleheader sweep Jul 12, 2007
Brennan was a Globe All-Scholastic Division 1 Player of the Year for Andover in golf last fall and is headed to Rollins College. "I know he's a good young player and he's going to play in college, like they all are," said Vana. (Boston Globe)
All-Star experience fulfilling for McCann Jul 11, 2007
One man who benefited from Howie's optimistic outlook while playing at Rollins College more than 25 years ago was Jim Guadagno, a longtime member of the Braves' coaching staff who is currently employed by Mizuno USA.. As he was walking back to his San Francisco hotel earlier this week, Guadagno pointed to a light pole and said, "See that light pole? Howie McCann could talk it into being a .300 hitter.". (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Bucknell Women's Golf Team to Play U.S. Open Course This Fall Jul 10, 2007
The Oct. 29-30 Ross Resorts Invitational, hosted by Rollins College at Pine Needles, is the highlight in a very challenging fall schedule put together by seventh-year head coach. A week later, the Bison will compete in the Firestone Grill Invitational at Cypress Ridge, which is one of the top-rated courses in Calfornia. (Bucknellbison.com)
For phenoms, expectations can be tough to hack Jul 5, 2007
As Oppenheim glanced around, the onetime Rollins College standout also saw Steve Elkington, Duffy Waldorf, Brad Faxon, Ryan Moore, Charley Hoffman, Bo Van Pelt, Tom Pernice, and Bob Estes. Daunting, perhaps, especially since he made a quadruple bogey on his 14th hole in Round 1, the par-4 fifth. (Boston Globe)
PG East: Twins push each other on golf course Jul 5, 2007
The DeNunzios twins, 2004 graduates of Greensburg Central Catholic, are coming off strong junior seasons with the golf team at Rollins College in Winter Haven, Fla. These Jeannette residents played Rollins' full match schedule for the first time in their junior seasons and figure to enter next season as the team's Nos. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Don't Miss: L. Shankar Jun 28, 2007
WHERE: John M. Tiedtke Concert Hall, Rollins College, Winter Park. COST: $20 and $35. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Eckerd College Stops Participating In College Rankings Jun 21, 2007
" Rollins College in Winter Park, the only other Florida member of the Annapolis Group, is not among that majority. Its provost, Roger Casey, said Wednesday that Rollins will continue to send the magazine its data. If U.S. News editors will seek the information anyway, the 3,700-student college might as well ensure the data is accurate, Casey said. Doing otherwise would only compromise the No. 1 ranking the magazine awarded last year to Rollins among master's universities in the south. Casey... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Education, music played big roles in engineer Leander Schaidt's life Jun 20, 2007
Twenty-two years later, he received an MBA from Rollins College and 13 years after that, a master's in teaching ... While Schaidt was still working, he decided to get his MBA and his advanced teaching degree at Rollins College. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Peter Johnston Trigg was deeply devoted to newspaper industry Jun 16, 2007
the University of Georgia in Athens, and Rollins College. Trigg had been a newspaperman throughout his life. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
10 Collegians Miss Cut At U.S. Open Jun 16, 2007
The Rollins College senior put himself in a tough position after a first round 82 Thursday. So his 78 Friday wasn't nearly good enough to put him into the weekend as Golden finished 20 over par. (Mac-Sports.com)
Gregg M. Kaye Named Commissioner of The Commonwealth Coast Conference Jun 15, 2007
Kaye holds a bachelor's degree from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, and a master's degree from Ohio State University. "Intercollegiate athletics plays a vital role in the development of our student-athletes as people and citizens," said Kaye. (Ecgulls.com)
Ronald Acker, a skillful teacher, also found success in real estate Jun 14, 2007
The Lodi, Ohio, native graduated in 1964 from Rollins College in Winter Park. He went on to earn a master's from Fairfield University in Connecticut. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Golden, Condello already have picked perfect Father's Day gifts Jun 14, 2007
Golden played at Winter Park High and just graduated from Rollins College. Condello played at Lake Brantley and attends Columbia University, where he is the defending Ivy League champion. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
U.S. Military All-Stars to play in area Jun 13, 2007
The team, which is making its first appearance in Central Florida, will take on the Winter Park Diamond Dawgs at Alfond Stadium at Rollins College on June 21 at 7 p.m. The all-stars will then face the Leesburg Lightning at Pat Thomas Stadium in Leesburg on June 22 at 7 p.m. The all-stars will conclude the series with a battle against the FCSL Select Team at Sanford Memorial Stadium in Sanford on June 23 at 7 p.m.. When the all-stars take on the FCSL Select Team at Sanford Memorial Stadium, Clint... (Orlando Business Journal)
Answering long-distance call Jun 7, 2007
"I got the call Friday night from a USGA guy saying, 'I've got good news, bad news,' " said Acquaviva, 23, a former standout at Rollins College in Florida. "The good news was: I was in. The bad news was: I had to go to England.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Eight Collegians Slated to Participate in U.S. Open Jun 6, 2007
He finished behind only Jeff Golden of Rollins College ... Jeff Golden, Rollins College, Senior ... Rollins College senior Jeff Golden will have to cancel his plans next week to coach at a tennis camp with his friends because he is headed to the play in the U.S. Open. (Mac-Sports.com)
Golden moment Jun 5, 2007
Advertisement Golden, an amateur who recently graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, shot a 36-hole totalof 142 to earn medalist honors and one of two spots for next weekend's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. The second qualifying spot at Jupiter Hills par-70 course went to another amateur, who just happens to be Golden's friend. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
Diamond Knights in action this summer Jun 4, 2007
Home games are at Alfond Stadium, which is the home field of Rollins College. Four players are on the roster of the Sanford River Rats, including infielder Dwayne Bailey, catcher Bryan Bennett, outfielder Ryan Williams and outfielder Ryan Richardson. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)
Homeschooled scholar devoted Jun 1, 2007
College: Rollins College, Winter Park. Career plans: Undecided, but considering a field as a policymaker incorporating environmental studies and international relations. (Pensacola News Journal)
Brazilian Guitar Master Marcos Vinicius Coming to Rollins College May 27, 2007
Winter Park, Florida (Billboard Publicity Wire) May 27, 2007 -- Brazilian classical guitar master Marcos Vinicius is coming to Rollins College with New York classical guitarist William Simcoe. The concert will be held in the Tiedtke Concert Hall of the Keene Music Building at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, Florida. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Minister devoted to learning May 27, 2007
Soon after, he enrolled in Rollins College in Winter Park in the master's in liberal studies program ... Cox hopes to become an adjunct professor at Rollins College teaching music history, world religions and possibly a course of his own making: music of the world's religions. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
It's Official: Bell Is Golf's First Lady May 25, 2007
She attended Boston University's Sargent College of Physical Education (1939-1941) and graduated with a degree in education from Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. in 1943. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Rollins buys commercial lot for future expansion May 24, 2007
Rollins College has purchased the commercial property at 118 W. Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park as part of a strategic move to position the school for future expansion. George Herbst, vice president and treasurer, said the college paid about $3. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Bank products rolled out for NASCAR fans May 24, 2007
Despite the pluses of the NASCAR tie-in, customers can expect to receive persistent credit-card sales pitches from the bank, said Clay Singleton, a finance professor at Rollins College. "They'll aggressively pursue the credit-card business through these affinity deals," he said. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Two Viking rowers named CRCA All-Americans May 23, 2007
Martina Vlatkovic, Dowling College Rachel Purvis, Florida Institute of Technology Michele Handzel, Mercyhurst College Nicole Felluca, Nova Southeastern University Cheyenne Poskey, Nova Southeastern University Kim Lucy, Rollins College , Western Washington University , Western Washington University Leah Llach, UC San Diego Monica Switick, UC San Diego. WWU four and three-time All-Americans. (Wwuvikings.com)
District Honors Wright, Others May 23, 2007
He received a master of education degree in 1978 from Rollins College. He earned his doctorate in education from Nova University in Fort Lauderdale in 1992. (The Ledger)
IceHouse looks to familiar face May 22, 2007
"You will take something from every voice teacher you have. I'm now finishing my bachelor's degree at Rollins College, and I have learned a new style of singing. It opened my eyes.". Copyright. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Orlando council OKs $1.1B spending plan May 22, 2007
"It's a very exciting, heart-stopping moment," said former Rollins College President Rita Bornstein, a lead fundraiser for the proposed Dr. P. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center. Other business people trumpeted the new jobs the venues would bring, and an ability to attract top workers with the promise of a strong sports and cultural-amenities lineup. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
480 graduate from Eau Gallie High at Clemente Center May 19, 2007
30-day news archives. "She also humbly bragged about her son's accomplishments: a $10,000 scholarship, an academic scholarship to the University of Michigan and a walk-on spot on the football team as a kicker.Amanda Espinosa and her sister, Alison, had bouquets of bright flowers for their friends, Heather Foster and Sarah Bersoux. Amanda, 18, graduated last year and had some advice for her friends."Enjoy your break and prepare for college 'cause it's tough," she said.Principal Tom Sawyer watched... (Florida Today)
Jobs are plentiful for new graduates May 13, 2007
At Rollins College, there has been an increase in interest from employers this year, especially in the finance industry. The liberal-arts school also had to turn away employers at its March 30 career fair, said Ray Rogers, director of career services. (Orlando Sentinel)
Advocate hopes to continue aiding children May 12, 2007
Today, she's graduating with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the Hamilton Holt School at Rollins College. Her accomplishment, those who know her say, is all the more impressive because she did it while she worked full time, got married and took in a younger sister who also was in foster care. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Rollins' Holt school gets $5M to grow on May 12, 2007
A trustee at Rollins College in Winter Park is giving the college's Hamilton Holt School $5 million to endow a scholarship fund and to promote curriculum and faculty development, the school announced Friday. Alan Ginsburg, chief executive of CED Cos. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
All-Central Florida lacrosse team May 11, 2007
"They helped me grow as I learned how to handle losing, but they were still the most fun moments I've had.'' Connelly will continue her career at Rollins College, where the Tars will field their first intercollegiate team next season. "I'm really excited about being on the first-ever team and getting to help build it from the ground up,'' Connelly said. Brant Parsons can be reached at bparsons@orlandosentinel. (Orlando Sentinel)
Obituaries for Wednesday, May 9, 2007 May 10, 2007
His other teaching assignments included Rollins College, University of Tampa, Babson Park College, and for three years he taught English literature at the American School in London. Mr. Williams graduated from McComb High School. (Enterprise-Journal)
Lady Mocs Take High Hopes to Nationals May 9, 2007
As the Lady Mocs have done several times this season, they put on a final-round charge to secure the title over arch-rival Rollins College of Winter Park. "I'm thrilled to death. We couldn't ask for a better position to be in going into the tournament," FSC coach Robbie Davis said. (The Ledger)
UWF men's golf set for regional tournament May 7, 2007
Top-ranked Florida Southern and No. 2 Rollins college lead eight teams at the event. The field includes North Dakota, two teams from Missouri (Drury University and Truman State), Northeastern (Okla. (Pensacola News Journal)
Carol Lenahan's caring helped in corrections jobs May 6, 2007
She also began work on her bachelor's degree at Rollins College. As the first woman to work with the prison's general population, some questioned whether she was afraid. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Her product is an improved you May 5, 2007
When Yasko-Mangum graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park with a degree in communications, she had never heard of image consulting. But it is actually something she's always done, doling out dress-to-impress advice to her brothers, to classmates, and to colleagues in the law office where she got her first job as a paralegal. (Orlando Sentinel)
Shelpman betting she can win in Vegas May 4, 2007
30-day news archives. "Takes it seriously Although she has won some scrambles with the men, her best golf score is 9-over-par 81 at Suntree."I work about 60 hours a week and play golf about 6 -- you see the problem, don't you. (Florida Today)
College, university graduation ceremonies begin May 4, 2007
Graduations will continue next weekend at Rollins College in Winter Park, with ceremonies for the Hamilton Holt School on May 12 and Arts and Sciences students on May 13. The Crummer Graduate School of Business held its commencement last weekend. (Orlando Sentinel)
Tea leaves say: 'Open a store' May 3, 2007
The Rollins College MBA launched her online tea store and tea-tasting enterprise seven years ago and has a tea-vangelical fervor for her products. "Our whole objective is to get people to understand that tea isn't just for when you are sick. It is for socializing and gathering with friends and even cooking.". (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Arts-center money drive outpaces expectations May 1, 2007
The performing-arts center's fundraising team is waiting for "two more big, huge gifts," said Rita Bornstein, president emerita of Rollins College, who is a member of the board's executive committee and one of the project's chief fundraisers. Bornstein would not specify where she expected those gifts to come from, and she said she does not know when they might arrive. (Orlando Sentinel)
ABCNEWS SWEEPS SPECIAL: DC MADAM TO NAME NAMES Apr 30, 2007
Palfrey graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. attended a year at what is now Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego and completed a nine-month paralegal course. (The Drudge Report)
This Is More Than a Fairway to Make a Living Apr 30, 2007
"I've got good guys. We do a lot of scouting for diseases, we're always scouting for insects and forecasting our weed problems. We just try to stay on top of it. But you never get on top of it, you just try to control it.''Klotzbach was on track for a career as a golfer, earning a golf scholarship to Rollins College in Winter Park. But after two years, he went to Rutgers University to major in plant science with a minor in turf grass science."I realized my true love was out on the golf course,''... (The Ledger)
More of this story Apr 26, 2007
He received his master s of education from Rollins College in 1978 and his educational specialist degree in 1984, also from Rollins College. Dr. Wright received his education doctorate in 1993 from Nova University in Fort Lauderdale. (Lake Wales News, FL)