Charter teachers honored with PRISM awards Sep 30, 2009
From left, Nicole McClain, intermediate science teacher at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary School; Holly Madore, fourth-grade math teacher at JHW; Anna Powell, math-resource teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School; Leanne Thrift, science teacher at Edward W. Bok Academy; and Jason Brewner, fifth-grade science teacher at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary School ... Local LWCS award winners are Jason Brewner, Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary School; Holly Madore and Nicole McClain, both from... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Other schools will pitchin to help Babson Park Sep 24, 2009
(Photo provided ) Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary School held its annual school book fair last week so students and parents would have a chance to buy fun, affordable books for pleasure reading at home ... Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:10 AM EDT Erasing a $622,000 deficit at Babson Park Elementary School will become the responsibility of four schools in the Lake Wales Charter School system instead of just the high school as originally discussed ... Charter trustees approved a... (Lake Wales News, FL)
James W. Hall Sep 10, 2009
He was the owner of the Circle Inn in Babson Park for 26 years. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Joan Hall; a daughter, Cheryl, of Homestead; sons Kenny of Sebastian, Michael of Marion, Ky. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Local schools wait-and-see about speech Sep 6, 2009
Babson Park Principal Ken Henson said he had received four our five calls on just Thursday asking what the school would be doing, and several others calls earlier in the week. He said most were against showing it at his school. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Jackie Prichinello Sep 4, 2009
Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Anthony Prichinello; a daughter, Tonia Spagnuolo and husband Patrick of Lakeland; her son, Anthony Prichinello Jr. of Babson Park; her father, Richard Gordon of Altoona, Pa. a sister, Frances Twigg of Tampa; a brother, Kevin Heffner of Altoona, Pa. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Most schools passenrollment projections Sep 3, 2009
Polk Avenue Elementary, on the other hand, allowed for 500 students but as of Tuesday had enrolled 491, and Babson Park Elementary projected 431, and enrolled 444 students. All the totals were to be confirmed on the eighth day of school, according to Susie Medders, administrative assistant for the Lake Wales Charter Schools. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Boy, 5, dies after falling from window in Lowell Sep 3, 2009
The state s 11 endangered post offices are: Babson Park in Wellesley, Mount Pleasant in New Bedford, Tufts University in Medford, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge; the Colonial and Brightwood offices in Springfield; and the Boston University, Boston College, Soldiers Field, and Logan Airport offices in Boston. No closures are expected before Sept. 30. (Boston Globe)
Students cook up a lesson Sep 3, 2009
Published: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 10:10 AM EDT Third grade teacher Shelli Jacobs knows there can never be too many cooks in the kitchen at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary School. During the first week of school, Jacobs gave her students a list of spelling words that focused on baking, including batter, oven, bread, stir and mix. (Lake Wales News, FL)
We all want the same things, right? Aug 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009. We all want the same things, right. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Crooked Lake development plan shrinks Aug 27, 2009
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 10:09 AM EDT A development plan that at one time called for as many as 2,300 new housing units near Babson Park and Crooked Lake has shrunk dramatically, again. Michael Joachim, a planning consultant for two large projects that cover more than 650 acres just south of Babson Park, said Monday night that his client will now ask for no more than about 130 total houses on the two sites, known as Orange Bend and Breezy Point ... Hillcrest Heights passed a... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Webber kicks off at Legion Field Saturday Aug 27, 2009
(Photo by CJ Newton) After weeks of preseason camp in Babson Park, the Webber Warriors will kick off their 2009 football season with two home games, one Saturday against Faulkner University and a visit next week from NCAA Division I Jacksonville University, coached by former Florida Gators quarterback Kerwin Bell. Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 10:09 AM EDT After sweating for several weeks on the shores of Crooked Lake, the Webber Warriors will move to the shores of Lake Wailes Saturday... (Lake Wales News, FL)
As schools open, accountability is key Aug 23, 2009
Lake Wales High School, paying 40 percent of his base pay, will utilize him the most, while each Charter elementary school except Babson Park will pay 15 percent. Babson Park, he said, chose not to use his services, even though they did not meet their AYP this year. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Babson Park ditching rough walk to school Aug 23, 2009
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2009 10:07 AM EDT A Safe Routes to Schools grant of $701,000 is responsible for the orange cones lining Scenic Highway through Babson Park these days ... 5M to Florida, of which the Babson Park Elementary School corridor got more than half, according to Susan Welborn, president of Babson Park Visioning Group, who spearheaded the drive to put sidewalks along the roadway. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Bok Academy deficitexpected to shrink Aug 23, 2009
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2009 10:07 AM EDT Babson Park Elementary is not the only Lake Wales Charter school with a budget deficit issue ... Lake Wales Charter Schools trustees discussed the Bok situation at their meeting Monday, while also exchanging ideas about how to eliminate a long-standing and larger deficit at Babson Park Elementary ... I think that might be even easier to deal with, LWCS Superintendent Jesse Jackson said about Bok s situation compared to that of Babson Park. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Elsie Mae (Tau) Batchelor Darr Aug 23, 2009
in 1971 where they owned and operated Batchelor Roofing until 1992, when they retired to Babson Park. Mrs. Darr was preceded in death by her parents; her sons Oz and Jeff Batchelor; a sister, Ruth Williams; and brothers, James and Everett Tau. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Lucille Sherrer Aug 20, 2009
Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Raymond E. Sherrer of Lake Wales; daughters Vera Sherrer of Lake Wales, and Earline McDonald and husband Mike of Babson Park; five grandchildren, Ryan, Joshua, Olivia Barber, Julia and Jared Wolff, all of Tampa; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17, with funeral services at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Marion Nelson Funeral Home with the Rev. J.R. Thomas officiating. (Lake Wales News, FL)
High school willnow keep, use surplus Aug 20, 2009
(Photo by Brian Ackley) Lake Wales High School Principal Clark Berry, right, talks about his schools sacrifices while Babson Park Elementary School Principal Ken Henson looks on ... Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 10:01 AM EDT Ever since Lake Wales Charter Schools took over Babson Park Elementary, the agency has spent more money than it takes in there ... Charter system Trustee Robin Gibson proposed Monday that Babson Park s $598,000 deficit be wiped off the books. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Katie Elliott To Wed Brandon Williams (1) Aug 19, 2009
Published: Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:03 AM EDT Robert and Holly Elliott of Fort Meade announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Elizabeth Elliott of Fort Meade, to Brandon Todd Williams of Babson Park. Williams is the son of James and Patricia Williams of Babson Park. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Charter schoolorientations set Aug 16, 2009
Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary, 4-6 p.m., Aug. 20; 678-4664. Hillcrest Elementary, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 5-7 p.m., Aug. 20; 678-4216. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Students rank superior at annual science fair Aug 16, 2009
More than 50 students, including several from Lake Wales, Babson Park and Frostproof, received superior rankings during the Polk Elementary Science Fair held during the second semester of the 2008-2009 school year, school officials announced this week. More than 331 projects from students in 69 elementary schools were submitted. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Laude elected to national music post Aug 9, 2009
Christy Bell of Babson Park was a recent Jeanie ... Walter and Isabella Laude of Babson Park, Darlene Dahn and Wilma Greenwood of Frostproof, Ann and Dave Stockton of Lakeland, Cora and Fred Hueting, and Joshua and Petra Sussman of Tampa, Bess and Jim Stallings, Dr. Sylvia Collins, and Claudette Kemen of Wauchula. (Lake Wales News, FL)
WIU Football season tickets on sale now Aug 9, 2009
Saturday, August 08, 2009. Published: Saturday, August 8, 2009 10:08 AM EDT Season tickets are now available for the 2009 Webber International University home football season. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Hardman runs away with triathlon honors (158) Aug 6, 2009
Published: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 10:09 AM EDT Lake Wales online physical education instructor Molly Hardman earned first place overall in the women s division in Sunday s second annual Webber International University Scenic 17 Sprint Triathlon which began at the school in Babson Park ... Frostproof s Michael Richards, 47, earned third-place honors in the 45-49 age group, and 43-year-old Nick Schirmer of Lake Wales came in second in the Clydesdale group right behind first-place winner Jason... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Jeanne Tillman Aug 2, 2009
She was a former Law Librarian at Wake Forest University and the University of Virginia and head librarian at Webber International University in Babson Park. She was a member of Phi Mu Sorority and a past member of AAUW. She was a former member of Lake Wales United Methodist Church and St. Mark United Methodist Church. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Ronald Lloyd Ron Johnson Aug 2, 2009
He was a member of the Babson Park Community Church and a veteran of Korea, serving in the U.S. Army ... Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann Johnson; daughters Kirsten Patrick and husband Steven of Babson Park, Karen Howard and husband William of North Fort Myers and Britta Witcher and Jason of Winter Haven; sons Eric Johnson and wife Stacey of Babson Park and Christopher Johnson and wife Stacy of Babson Park; sisters Vivian Erickson of Wisconsin and Virginia O Connor of Florida; eight... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Visioning workshop for SE Polk Jul 26, 2009
Residents located within or in close proximity to study area (South Lake Wales, Hillcrest Heights, Highland Park, Babson Park, and Frostproof) are encouraged to attend to help plan the vision for this area of the County. The meeting will be held on July 30, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Warner University (Administration Building), 12895 Highway 27 South, Lake Wales. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Hitting the beach Jul 26, 2009
For some at Webber International University in Babson Park, their digging it has nothing to do with a pail and shovel. With a record setting number of teams for many events, Dig the Beach hosted another beach volleyball tournament last weekend on the beautiful shores of Siesta Key Beach. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Elsie Maxine Cassel (5) Jul 26, 2009
Born in Follette, Texas, she grew up in Babson Park. She lived on Crooked Lake and went to Babson Park Elementary and Lake Wales High School ... She was retired from the Miami Post Office and lived with her son in Babson Park and near her daughter Donna Law, for many years. (Lake Wales News, FL)
First Folk Fest to feature fun, food, music Jul 19, 2009
This Babson Park native will be familiar to those who have caught his act at the Toy World Youth Coffee House or at Festival Steak and Seafood. Next up at 1:30 p.m. will be California Baseball Band, a group of Lakeland musicians who perform bluegrass and garage country. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Webber hosting soccer camps in July Jul 9, 2009
The College Prep Advanced Boys Soccer Camp will be held July 11-14 on the Warriors Field Complex in Babson Park ... The camp will be held at the Webber International Soccer Field in Babson Park. (Lake Wales News, FL)
James A. Jim Burke Sr. Jul 2, 2009
He was a retired owner, operator and mechanic of Burke s Amoco and Burke s Service Station in Babson Park. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church and a veteran of Korea, serving in the U.S. Army. (Lake Wales News, FL)
George H. Red Cannon Jul 2, 2009
Born July 5, 1943, in New York City, he was raised in Babson Park and Lake Wales. He received his bachelor and master s degrees from Florida State University. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Paul L. Ballentine Jun 28, 2009
Survivors include two sons, Bryan and Daniel Ballentine, both of Clermont; mother, Jean L. Ballentine of Frostproof; sisters Susan Motis of Babson Park and Cindy Lilly of Lakeland; and three brothers, William Bill Ballentine of Babson Park, Mike Ballentine of Lake Wales and Louis Ballentine of Frostproof. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Tuesday storms leave tales to tell Jun 25, 2009
Meanwhile, in Babson Park, residents near Crooked Lake were blown away by Tuesday s storms. Marilyn and Jerry Fuller of 347 Caloosa Court were eating lunch and planning a late afternoon trip to town when the storm hit. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Webber soccer, volleyball camps start Monday (17) Jun 21, 2009
The camp will be held at the Webber International Soccer field, located in Babson Park. Our goal is to bring the excitement, passion and competition of elite soccer to the local youth soccer player and to help each player find what it takes to be the best player she can be, Hagy said. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Charter schools spending,revenue down Jun 18, 2009
Officials said reduced enrollment in four of the charter system schools, including Lake Wales High School, Polk Avenue Elementary, Janie Howard Wilson Elementary and Babson Park Elementary School, is why spending will be down, despite the fact that overall system attendance is expected to rise ... Babson Park Elementary is slicing a kindergarten teaching spot because of lowered enrollments, but is adding one at the third-grade level. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Boater Perishes In Crooked Lake Jun 16, 2009
Shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday, 38-year-old Robert James Donaldson of 820 Cody Road in Babson Park, died when he had a seizure and fell overboard, according to reports from the Polk County Sheriff s Office. The nearest landmark to the incident was Cody Villa Road, south of Babson Park off State Road 17. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Small town girl becomes battalion commander May 31, 2009
The daughter of Gabe and Carlene Tschida of Babson Park and sister of David Tschida has made her parents proud. Carol is an example of a small town girl who chose to serve a cause greater than her own and her family thanks her and her other soldiers for service to our country so we can all have the precious freedoms that we all enjoy every day, because freedom is not free, her mother said. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Elementary FCAT scores show local surge (9) May 31, 2009
Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary both saw jumps in six of the eight subjects and levels tested. Babson Park went from 83 percent in 2008 to 89 percent in third grade reading. (Lake Wales News, FL)
P. David Dave Grace May 31, 2009
Andrea Scholl of Broadalbin, N.Y., and Jennifer Dill and husband Mark of Babson Park; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 31 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Babson Park girl wins regional essay contest May 31, 2009
(Photo provided) Babson Park fifth grader, Sydney Brewner (center) is pictured with her teacher Jason Brewner (left) and school principal (right) Principal Ken Henson. Published: Saturday, May 30, 2009 10:11 AM EDT Babson Park fifth grader Sydney Brewner is one of seven top students in the state to receive recognition in the annual Florida Missing Children s Day Essay Contest ... Sydney wrote her essay as part of a class assignment at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Janis Ellen Woodward May 28, 2009
she was a Master Sergeant during WWII and her additional accomplishments and recognition included: Woman of the Year in the city she resided, distinguished awards from state associations; charter member of the Universal Medical Center Guild, past president of the National Osteopathic Guild Association, past president of the National Association of Tax Professionals; member of the Women's Army Corps Veterans of Winter Haven, Florida, Lake Wales Florida Music Club and the Babson Park Woman's Club... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Gladys Mae Grandma Carden May 27, 2009
Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Stevens of Nashville and Vivian Sharpe of Lake Wales; son, Jerry Carden of Babson Park; 32 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren;, and nine great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her children, Daisy Lucas, Earmon Carden, Wayne Carden, Billy Ray Carden, Edwin Carden and Dorothy Jean Bailey. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Local grads earncounty honors May 18, 2009
Published: Sunday, May 17, 2009 6:29 AM EDT Eleven high school seniors from Babson Park and Lake Wales were named 2009 Superintendent s Scholars by the Polk Public Schools ... Superintendent s Scholars from Babson Park and Lake Wales are listed by school which they attend. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Jacobs wins Babson Park speech contest May 18, 2009
Top speech contest winners at Babson Park Elementary are, from left: Shelby Cornelius, third place; Emma Hill, second place; and first-place winner Courtney Jacobs, who advances to the county-wide competition. Published: Sunday, May 17, 2009 6:29 AM EDT Courtney Jacobs, a fifth grade student at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary, is headed to the countywide 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest after winning her school s annual competition ... Each year, every fifth grader at Babson Park... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Students graduate from USF Polytechnic May 10, 2009
Saturday, May 09, 2009. Published: Saturday, May 9, 2009 8:06 AM EDT The following students received diplomas from the University of South Florida Polytechnic at its spring 2009 commencement May 4 at the Lakeland Center. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Hillcrest artist designs environmental t-shirt May 6, 2009
Babson Park student Hunter Harrison finished second, and Hillcrest student Kellie Williams finished third. Their artwork also is featured on the t-shirts. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Football players sign May 3, 2009
Rocco Elrod is going to Webber International University in Babson Park. His teammates Gregory McGahee, James Norwood and Leon Richardson all will attend Central Carolina Sports Academy in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Self-portrait earnsprize for JH Wilson artist Apr 30, 2009
Lauren Pooley and Tiffany Smeal, Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary, Grade 2. Nadia Zenteno, Polk Avenue Elementary, Grade 2. (Lake Wales News, FL)
A Warrior is now a Giant Apr 30, 2009
Published: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 9:09 AM EDT Vince Anderson, of Webber International University in Babson Park, has become the first Warrior signed by an NFL team. The New York Giants have agreed to contract terms with former Webber International University corner back. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Beavers down Gulls, 20-7 Apr 19, 2009
- The Endicott College women's lacrosse team dropped its second straight non-conference matchup as the Gulls lost to the Babson College Beavers on Saturday afternoon, 20-7, in Babson Park, Mass. The Gulls drop to 10-4 overall while the Beavers improve to 10-2 this season. (Ecgulls.com)
Corridor entity eyes Scenic Highway Apr 16, 2009
Among them were city planners and representatives from Babson Park, Highland Park, Lake of the Hills, Dundee, Frostproof, Hillcrest Heights, Lake Hamilton and Haines City ... The next meeting of the CME is to be held on May 11 at Susan Welborn s house in Babson Park. (Lake Wales News, FL)
ARREST REPORTS (33) Apr 13, 2009
Robert Tolson, 50 of 260 Libby Rd., Babson Park arrested for withhold support/non support of children or spouse. April 9. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Beavers slip past Endicott, 10-8 Apr 9, 2009
Athletic Information. Roberto Zapata recorded two hits and scored a run in Endicott's loss to Babson on Wednesday. (Ecgulls.com)
Meredith Junior Booker Apr 8, 2009
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Juanita Booker; three daughters, Diane, Trisha and Susan; six sons, Scott Booker of Babson Park, Meredith Booker Jr. of Sarasota, Steve Blevins of Grove City, Ohio, David Blevins of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Eddie Blevins of Lake Wales and Mike Booker of Oklahoma City, Okla. 24 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Rene Noel St. Maria Apr 5, 2009
Born Jan. 1, 1959 in Long Branch, N.J., she moved to Temple Terrace in 1976 from Babson Park ... Survivors include her parents, Lazaro and Mary St. Maria; sisters, Michelle St. Maria Dean of Tampa and Nanette Jammal of Tampa; brother, Gregory St. Maria of Babson Park; six nieces and nephews and six great-nieces and nephews. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Lake Wales Arts Council Inc. announces 40th Annual Student Art Show winners Mar 26, 2009
This year s Student Art Show showcases 13 elementary schools, including Alta Vista, Alturas, Babson Park, Ben Hill Griffin, Bethune Academy, Eastside, Frostproof, Janie Howard Wilson, Lake Marian Creek, Laurel, Polk Avenue, Sand Hill and Spook Hill; 4 middle schools, including Bok Academy, Dundee Ridge, Frostproof and McLaughlin Fine Arts Academy; and 5 high schools, including All Saints Academy, Bartow International Baccalaureate, Frostproof, Haines City and Haines City International... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Gandy takes top prize in talent contest Mar 26, 2009
Published: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 9:09 AM EDT In the end, Babson Park s Donald Gandy was the last talent standing. There wasn t a seat left in the downstairs section of the Ramon Theater, so the balcony was opened up as music and performances of every kind filled the air. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Gary Donald Miller Mar 26, 2009
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Irene Miller; son, Gary Miller Jr. and wife, Jennifer of Oviedo; daughter, Kimberly Miller of Clermont; father, Frank Miller and wife Carole of Babson Park; sister, Lori Woods of California; brothers, Chuck Miller of Ohio, and Frankie Miller of Brooksville; father, Frank Miller and wife, Carole of Babson Park; and granddaughter, Kailey Gonzalez of Clermont. National Cremation Society of Oviedo in charge of arrangements. (Lake Wales News, FL)
40th Annual Student Art Exhibit (4) Mar 22, 2009
This year s Student Art Show will showcase 13 elementary schools, including Alta Vista, Alturas, Babson Park, Ben Hill Griffin, Bethune Academy, Eastside, Frostproof, Janie Howard Wilson, Lake Marian Creek, Laurel, Polk Avenue, Sand Hill and Spook Hill; 4 middle schools, including Bok Academy, Dundee Ridge, Frostproof and McLaughlin Fine Arts Academy; and 5 high schools, including All Saints Academy, Bartow International Baccalau-reate, Frostproof, Haines City and Haines City International... (Lake Wales News, FL)
A time wasting traffic signal Mar 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Published: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:09 AM EDT Several weeks ago I contacted City Hall in reference to the traffic signal located at the intersection of Dr. JA Wiltshire and Scenic Hwy 17. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Dolores M. Johnson Mar 19, 2009
She was a volunteer at the Babson Park Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, P. Harold Johnson; and two brothers, Roger W. Johnson and Fred L. Johnson. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Teachers, students flock together for bird festival (81) Mar 19, 2009
(Photo provided) Babson Park students and a teacher build a bird box during a CEMEX field trip earlier this year. Published: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:09 AM EDT Science teachers and school environmental clubs are flocking together to host a Wild About Birds Festival as part of international Earth Day and Earth Week activities. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Jerome F. Jerry Wittman (2) Mar 16, 2009
Published: Saturday, March 14, 2009 9:08 AM EDT Jerome F. Jerry Wittman of Babson Park died Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the Lake Wales medical Center ... he moved to Lake Wales in 1962 and later to Babson Park in 1971 ... Survivors include his wife, Betty Wittman; daughters, Sandra Wittman Chebaro and husband Malek of Landstuhl, Germany; Janice Wittman Thorp and husband Steve of Winter Haven, Patricia Wittman Matthews of Ponte Verdra Beach and Karen Wittman Ethridge and husband Steve of Babson... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Fifth grader wins state essay contest Mar 12, 2009
William Will McGavock Cain, a fifth grader at the Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary School, won the local Daughters of the American Revolution history contest by writing a stirring essay that had its roots in the soil where his forefathers fought the Civil War ... We re very proud of him, his mother said, Babson Park is a wonderful school, so Will has been blessed to have great teachers all the way through that have encouraged his creative abilities. (Lake Wales News, FL)
