Fountain of Youth's role in history honored Oct 30, 2008
One is a bright and free map called "Explore Archaeology" put out by the Florida Public Archaeology Network, Flagler College and St. Augustine Archaeological Association ... You may pick it up at Flagler College and the Fountain of Youth. (The St. Augustine Record)
Halloween calendar Oct 27, 2008
War of the Worlds radio drama by H.G. Wells, 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Flagler College radio station, WFCF-FM 88. 5. (Florida Times-Union)
Key hopes to help school district through experience Oct 22, 2008
Today he is director of academic advising and retention for Flagler College, a job he has held since 2007. For a number of years he's been an adjunct with the college and continues teaching there. (The St. Augustine Record)
T&D Sports: Quick Hits Oct 21, 2008
The South Carolina State women s soccer team played Flagler College to a 0-0 tie in a non-conference match up in the Oliver C. Dawson Bulldog Stadium. The Lady Bulldogs (1-8-2) goalie Alechia Brothers had an excellent defensive outing as she recorded 12 saves on 12 shots on goal. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
FAU Men's Golf Finishes Sixth at Nova Southeastern Invite Oct 15, 2008
Flagler College - 302, 300 - 602 8. Valdosta State University - 304, 304 - 608 9. (Fausports.com)
Education top issue for House hopefuls Oct 10, 2008
Proctor, chancellor at Flagler College, said the boards at the state's public universities need to have the power to set tuition rates to determine the needs at their own institution. At a time when projections have the state finances facing further tightening and many Northeast Florida legislators leaving Tallahassee because of term limits, Proctor, 75, said his experience in Tallahassee is key. (Florida Times-Union)
This duo has danced their way to the top - twice Oct 4, 2008
- Rosemary Tutt, Flagler College assistant professor of communication, was honored with the 2008 Bob Myers Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jacksonville-area chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association ... The recipients are: Kenny Anaya-Solano,Adriana Hernandez and Oscar Rodriguez, University of North Florida; Sarah Conde, University of Florida; and Sharron Reyes, Flagler College. (Florida Times-Union)
Happy Birthday, Flagler College Sep 25, 2008
Flagler College students play volleyball as they take advantage of a day without classes during the schools 40th anniversary celebration Wednesday, September 24, 2008 ... Mike Charrie jumps over the head of fellow senior Sam Aintablian, winning the Cannon Ball Contest during Flagler Colleges 40th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, September 24, 2008 ... Flagler College celebrated its 40th anniversary Wednesday by giving its students the best birthday present possible: no classes. (The St. Augustine Record)
Charges dropped in murder case Sep 24, 2008
A San Diego man is on his way back to California after the state on Tuesday dropped a charge alleging he had taken part in the 2006 killing of a Flagler College student. Ariah Curtis Minnifield, 20, originally had been charged with being an accessory after the fact to first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of Thomas Hugh Graber III.. (The St. Augustine Record)
Fun Things To Do in Florida: St. Au... Sep 23, 2008
Other fun activities include strolling the streets of Old St. Augustine and the Colonial Spanish Quarter, touring the Ponce de Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), ghost tours, climbing the St. Augustine Lighthouse, taking the boat to Fort Matanzas National Monument, river Eco Tours and dolphin encounters at Marineland. For more information about St. Augustine history and activities, contact , (800) 653-2489. (Suite101.com)
Colleges: Good values still Sep 22, 2008
Among best baccalaureate colleges in the South, Flagler College in St. Augustine ranked No. 19. The University of Central Florida and Florida State University were listed as producing graduates with little debt. (Florida Times-Union)
Professor's work led her into a new world Sep 14, 2008
Tina Jaeckle, assistant professor of sociology at Flagler College, has witnessed some sad stories. As a social worker for the past 19 years, she's helped people deal with crises such as Hurricane Katrina, fires, floods and murder-suicides. (Florida Times-Union)
Melrose People: Lindsay Sampson Doran Sep 13, 2008
After graduating from Melrose High School, I went to Flagler College in Florida. That s where I met my now-former husband; he was in military, so we stayed down there until 2002. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
'Cookie' O'Brien cared about St. Augustine, Spanish history Sep 12, 2008
During the early 1940s, Cookie and her husband, Raymond, were instrumental in converting the Hotel Ponce de Leon, now Flagler College, to a U.S. Coast Guard training site. The hotel contents were moved across the street to the Hotel Alcazar, and when World War II was over, the two helped move everything back to the Ponce de Leon Hotel. (The St. Augustine Record)
Arts Calendar: Classical Music Sep 5, 2008
Flagler College Auditorium. 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. (Florida Times-Union)
Girls basketball league in works for Melbourne Aug 27, 2008
Curry now plays for Seminole Community College, while Jones plays for Flagler College. Nelson competes for the Florida Tech womens basketball team. (Florida Today)
Cencellations Announced Aug 22, 2008
Flagler College offices will be closed today and reopen on Monday. Students who reported early for the fall semester are being housed in Ponce de Leon Hall through the storm where all regular services continue. (The St. Augustine Record)
Two fights at bar investigated Aug 15, 2008
He then ran into a coquina wall outside Flagler College on Cordova Street. His vehicle caught on fire and he fled on foot, Mathis said. (The St. Augustine Record)
Chase Ends In Fiery Crash In St. Augustine Aug 15, 2008
-- A man running from police in St. Augustine early Thursday morning crashed a car into a barrier at Flagler College, and abandoned the flaming vehicle before disappearing ... The man drove across the Bridge of Lions and sped westbound down Cathedral Street before crashing into a barrier outside the Hotel Ponce de Leon, which houses women's dormitories at Flagler College. (News4Jax.com, FL)
LAW & DISORDER: Man accused of killing pit-bull pup Aug 15, 2008
Police chased the vehicle, which ended up crashing into a concrete wall at Flagler College and catching fire ... The damage to Flagler College property is about $10,000. (Florida Times-Union)
Local man part of 'American Idol' Aug 14, 2008
Smith spent time in St. Augustine with his mother, Diana, his brother, Trevor, and his father, Bob, who run the book store in Flagler College. Smith said it's strange that he's been thrown into the business of pop culture in "Idol" since that really isn't his interest. (The St. Augustine Record)
Pet calf excavated downtown Aug 13, 2008
Halbirt and his crew found the animal under a parking lot owned and across the street from Flagler College while searching for the Rosario Line, a wall that once protected the citys west and south sides ... Flagler College now owns the lot and wanted to get the mandatory archeological dig out of the way before it builds on the site. (The St. Augustine Record)
Lake's fish go belly up Aug 6, 2008
Looking north with Flagler College in the distance, birds flock to Lake Maria Sanchez in downtown St. Augustine as masses of dead fish float on the water Tuesday morning, August 5, 2008. By DARON DEAN, daron. (The St. Augustine Record)
Lionel 'Skeeter' Key seeks School Board District 5 seat Aug 1, 2008
These days he is director of academic advising and retention for Flagler College, a job he has held since 2007. He has taught education courses at the college as an adjunct professor for a number of years and continues to do so. (The St. Augustine Record)
Flagler on good, bad lists Jul 31, 2008
Flagler College was again included in The Princeton Review's book of the best colleges in the country. The New York-based education services company's 2009 edition profiled 368 of the top four-year institutions. (The St. Augustine Record)
Second chances: Local coach to give college another try Jul 27, 2008
John Radford, at age 26, figured his basketball dream was over in 2000, after a single season at Flagler College ... Things didn't work out at Flagler College with basketball. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Law & Disorder: Woman at fish camp is homicide victim Jul 26, 2008
A St. Augustine man was convicted Thursday of two counts of vehicular homicide for driving his tractor-trailer rig recklessly on Interstate 95 and slamming into a Volkswagen Beetle, killing two Flagler College students. Jessica Kaufman, 18, and Lindsay Chain, 20, were killed in the crash in Flagler County on Nov. 17, 2005, when the fast-moving truck slammed into the rear of the bright yellow Beetle, which had slowed in a construction zone. (Florida Times-Union)
Truck driver found guilty in deaths of students Jul 25, 2008
BUNNELL -- A St. Augustine man was convicted of two counts of vehicular homicide on Thursday for driving his tractor-trailer rig recklessly on Interstate 95 and slamming into a Volkswagen Beetle, killing two Flagler College students. Kaufman. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Estate sale draws crowd Jul 25, 2008
Both were members of the President's Council at Flagler College; the Crisp-Ellert Museum was opened on campus in 2007. "She was very well-loved around here," said Jena Baker, proprietress of Great Expectations Auction Co., which is in charge of the estate sale. (The St. Augustine Record)
Trucker On Trial In Double-Fatal I-95 Crash Jul 25, 2008
2 Flagler College Coeds Killed In November 2005 Wreck ... -- The trial of a trucker charged with killing two Flagler College students on Interstate 95 continues ... Prosecutors say he slammed his tractor-trailer rig into the back of a Volkswagen Beetle, killing two Flagler College students sitting in the backseat. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Witness testifies trucker braking before fatal I-95 accident Jul 24, 2008
BUNNELL -- Miguel A. Leon applied the brakes at least twice before his tractor-trailer rig slammed into the back of a Volkswagen Beetle, killing two Flagler College students in a crash on Interstate 95, another trucker testified Wednesday. Prosecutors have charged Leon with two counts of vehicular homicide, saying he drove recklessly when his truck -- going between 57 and 64 mph -- didn't slow down and ran into the bright yellow Volkswagen, which had slowed for congestion in a construction zone. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Prosecutor calls I-95 crash a crime Jul 23, 2008
BUNNELL -- When two Flagler College students died after a tractor-trailer plowed into the back of a Volkswagen Beetle in an Interstate 95 construction zone, the collision was more than an accident -- it was crime, a prosecutor argued in court Tuesday. Truck driver Miguel Leon, 57, Ponte Vedra, is charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and two counts of reckless driving resulting in serious bodily injury in the crash on northbound I-95 in Flagler County just after 11 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2005. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Flagler College receives awards Jul 19, 2008
Flagler College recently received two awards from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, bringing the number of preservation awards the college has received to seven ... Since its opening in 1968, more than $30 million has been invested in Flagler College's historic campus facilities. (The St. Augustine Record)
Local mayors agree to 10-year homeless plan Jul 17, 2008
Michael German, an Atlanta-based regional coordinator for the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, told the crowd of about 150 at the Flagler College Auditorium that the typically cold-hearted, profit-driven private sector could benefit from the warm-hearted work of housing homeless people. To make his point, German told the story of "Million-Dollar" Murray, who was the subject of a 2006 New Yorker piece that chronicled the problem in Reno, Nev. (The St. Augustine Record)
Chuck McCuen Named Clemson Head Men's Tennis Coach Jul 8, 2008
"I am grateful that the Clemson Tennis Program has given me the venue that I can accomplish this goal. I am also grateful to President Jim Barker, Athletic Director, Dr. Terry Don Phillips and Associate Director of Athletics, Phil Grayson for instilling in me this responsibility of continuing the great tennis heritage that has already been established at Clemson. I am looking forward to working with the Clemson family. I am thankful to Coach Chuck Kriese for his mentorship for the last six... (Clemsontigers.com)
Sleepless Cavanagh takes lead Jul 8, 2008
"My wife had a baby girl [Sunday], so I was just happy she let me go play," said Cavanagh, an instructor at the First Tee of St. Johns County and women's golf coach at Flagler College. "I haven't slept much in the last few days.". (Florida Times-Union)
College Honors Jul 7, 2008
Clinton M. Imsand of Mobile graduated from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla. with a Bachelor of Arts degree. (AL.com)
Murderer to get 40 years Jun 24, 2008
A California man will get 40 years in prison for stabbing a former Flagler College student to death. Emmanuel Axavier Head, 21, pleaded guilty Monday morning to second-degree murder and second-degree arson in the death of Thomas Hugh Graber III, originally from Greenville, Ohio. (The St. Augustine Record)
Questions abound in St. Johns FBI probe Jun 22, 2008
Tracey Eaton, a former reporter for the Houston Chronicle and the Dallas Morning News, is a journalism instructor at Flagler College. He can be reached at maninhavana@yahoo. (Florida Times-Union)
Martinez touts city's 450th Jun 18, 2008
Where: Flagler College Auditorium. Both events are open to the public. (The St. Augustine Record)
Women's soccer: Rebounding with recruits Jun 18, 2008
Hogberg is a transfer from Flagler College where she was named player of the year after her premiere season, in which she scored 18 goals and six assists. Napoli comes to the Huskies by way of Newport, R.I. At her high school, The Prout School, she amassed 128 career goals and 50 career assists to become the all-time leading scorer. (Northeastern News, MA)
Lagasse leaves JTC Racing Jun 16, 2008
But it's still too early to tell what they would be for the 27-year-old St. Joseph Academy and Flagler College alumnus. "I've had a fair amount of interest at this point ... I just didn't want to overstep the boundaries of my contract," Lagasse said. (Florida Times-Union)
Tax swap praised, blasted Jun 15, 2008
Tracey Eaton is an instructor of journalism at Flagler College and has worked as a reporter for the Houston Chronicle and Dallas Morning News, where he was that newspaper's one-man bureau in Havana. He may be reached at maninhavana@yahoo. (The St. Augustine Record)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Celeb student slackers; wimpiest mascots Jun 13, 2008
A 25-year-old Flagler College student will be Who knew a communications major and art history minor were the ticket to Bunny-dom. "FN MTV" Explained. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Flagler student Laura Croft stars in 'Playboy' Jun 12, 2008
For Flagler College student Laura Croft, shedding her clothes for a Playboy centerfold seemed almost natural ... How classy Flagler College administrators think it is wasn't clear ... "And now that she's making some money, hopefully she'll remember Flagler College," Halcomb said, noting the department is aiming to construct a new building on campus. (The St. Augustine Record)
Former Blue Devil's rookie season a slam Jun 12, 2008
McLane points back to an early match against Flagler College as perhaps being the turning point of his season. "It was a very tough match because my opponent started out dominating me and went up 3-0 in the first set pretty easily," he said. (Florida Times-Union)
Man seeks dismissal of charges in Flagler traffic deaths Jun 5, 2008
The crash killed Flagler College students Jessica Kaufman, 18, a freshman from Plantation, and Lindsay Chain, 20, a sophomore from Bay Minette, Ala. The collision sent Stephanie M. Estes of Jacksonville and William E. Anderson, of Key West, both 19 at the time, to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach where they underwent treatment for their injuries. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Colleges seek ways to raise donations in tight economy Jun 4, 2008
2 million Flagler College 2005-06 $6 million 2006-07 $16 million 2007-08 $5 million (Flagler College was able to increase its fundraising in 2006-07 because of a capital construction campaign ... John Stewart, vice president of institutional advancement at Flagler College, said it all comes down to creating a great learning environment and then donations will follow. (Florida Times-Union)
A 2007 Fort White High School senior celebrates after graduation in May 2007. Fort Whites class of 2008 will graduate at 7 tonight. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter May 30, 2008
Lydia, the 18-year-old daughter of Dennis and Sharon Hayes, plans on attending Lake City Community College in the fall and then transferring to Flagler College in. St. Augustine to study history and political science. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Sales brisk before herb banned May 28, 2008
Tracey Eaton is an instructor of journalism at Flagler College. He has worked as a reporter for the Houston Chronicle, where he was that newspaper's one-man bureau in Havana, and for the Dallas Morning News, where he covered Latin American issues. (The St. Augustine Record)
St. Augustine's Loveday starts life quickly May 24, 2008
Kayla will attend Flagler College in the fall and study communications and advertising ... Plans for the future: Attend Flagler College and UF and then open her own advertising firm. (The St. Augustine Record)
$1,000 in cash, prizes on the line in Longboard Classic May 24, 2008
A Flagler College grad with a 23-year coaching resume, Beech will also serve as the school's dean. Pete Molinaro will assume the role of head golf coach at PVHS. Molinaro, who led the Nease boys golf team to the 2007 state championship, will continue his role of physical education instructor and will be the department head at Ponte Vedra. (Florida Times-Union)
Local college president to retire May 23, 2008
Augustine, was the third president and still chancellor of Flagler College. "The college has grown under his leadership," Proctor said. (The St. Augustine Record)
Homelessness and injustice in the Nation's Oldest City May 18, 2008
While fellow classmates were drinking their afternoons away on the beach during Flagler College's spring break, I was taking the week-long vacation to answer a question: What's it like to be homeless in St. Augustine ... " Dragon was right. They are treated like cockroaches. I had to get away. I had to ride my bike out of there. I went a mile down the road, sweating in the midday heat. I looked frantically for a water fountain or a public restroom to wash my face of the dirt and grime I had... (The St. Augustine Record)
31 seniors let ink dry on college futures May 3, 2008
n Juliana Anderson and John Taylor were accepted to Flagler College. n Armenteros Paola was accepted to Florida Southern College. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Health care comes last on many students' lists May 3, 2008
UNF, Edward Waters College, Flagler College and Jacksonville University all offer student health care plans ... Flagler College immediately enrolls its students with a health insurance plan unless they show they have other coverage or sign a waiver to go without insurance ... Flagler College Requirement: Students can opt out with proof of insurance or a waiver, otherwise they will be automatically billed. (Florida Times-Union)
Nease takes shot at tennis state title Apr 23, 2008
Sandalwood softball player Kristen Chapman has signed with Flagler College. Clay softball pitcher Crystal Chesser has signed with FCCJ.. (Florida Times-Union)
Turnout for Earth Day event 'fantastic' Apr 21, 2008
"I've been out here most of the day, and the people I've met have been great," said Jessica Minch, 23, a Flagler College graduate who also happens to be the reigning Miss St. Augustine. Minch was there representing Keepers of the Coast, a newly formed non-profit organization devoted to building a community of active participants dedicated to preserving our beaches for future generations. (The St. Augustine Record)
City decides on hotel project, home demolitions today Apr 15, 2008
"With the redevelopment of the historic San Sebastian area of your City, and particularly with the Florida East Coast Railway buildings coming under the stewardship of Flagler College, the retention of the Model Land Company buildings is important to this entry corridor to the City of Saint Augustine," Trust President Mark Tarmey wrote in the letter. The city's Historic Architecture Review Board has already turned down the demolitions, and the commission also will determine today if that should... (The St. Augustine Record)
Programs attract Hispanics Apr 13, 2008
I'm proud to report that Hispanics comprise 15 percent of the total students attending the 28 Independent Colleges rsities of Florida institutions, which include Jacksonville University, Edward Waters College and Flagler College in Northeast Florida. Many of our member institutions aggressively recruit Hispanic students, faculty and administrators. (Florida Times-Union)
Beach to pay $100K over arrests Apr 12, 2008
St. Augustine Beach has agreed to pay $100,000 to three young women, all Flagler College athletes, arrested without legal merit for underage possession of alcohol, a misdemeanor ... The three women went to a house party in St. Augustine Beach on Sept. 3, 2006, after playing in a volleyball game for Flagler College, according to the suit filed Dec. 6 by the Jacksonville law firm of William J. Sheppard. (The St. Augustine Record)
College Women Settle Strip-Search Lawsuit Apr 12, 2008
Police arrested Flagler College students Kelly Boese, Jessica Wedemyer and Leah Melton in 2006 at a party at a private residence on Oak Road in St. Augustine Beach, where a call to police led to a total of 14 arrests of people accused of possession of alcohol by a minor. Nearly a year and half later, the three women filed a lawsuit naming the St. Augustine Beach police, the sheriff who runs the jail and two law enforcement officers. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Higher Education: Strategic plan for colleges Apr 9, 2008
"The only way we're going to progress as a nation will be based on what is coming out of the universities," said William Abare, president of Flagler College. An investment in college is an investment in Florida's future. (Florida Times-Union)
Aviles, Spain, delegation visits city Apr 6, 2008
He'll be working with the administration from Flagler College to try to set up an exchange program. Local high schools already have a summer exchange in place. (The St. Augustine Record)
Featured headline: Historic structure restored Mar 22, 2008
After 1885 - Henry Flagler bought the Sunnyside site, divided the house into sections and moved it to make room for the Ponce de Leon Hotel (now Flagler College). Franklin Smith used it as a boarding house in Cordova Street for a period of time. (The St. Augustine Record)
