Students named to Dean’s List at UMGC<\/p>\n
ADELPHI, Md. \u2014 Three Tampa Bay area students have been named to the Dean\u2019s List at the University of Maryland Global Campus for the fall 2025 term.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Laura Berry of Palm Harbor<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cristian Castro of Holiday<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ernest Norquist of Palm Harbor<\/p>\n
To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.<\/p>\n
Performing Arts Academy wins national dance award<\/p>\n
PALM HARBOR \u2014 Students at local children\u2019s theater The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy brough home an Excellence in Dance trophy from the recent Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta.<\/p>\n
The award was one of only 12 given to the participating teams, which represented nearly 150 theaters and schools, and more than 7,000 students from the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and Poland.<\/p>\n
Some 19 TBPAA students ranging from ages 7 to 17 performed a 15-minute segment of the Disney musical, Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Directors Lisa Cane and Kimberly Kreiner-Snyder had rehearsals once a week since August for the students involved, where they learned choreography, vocal prep, and homed in on how to become their character, whether it be candlestick, clock, or a Beast.<\/p>\n
In addition to performing, the children got to attend a variety of workshops and special events hosted at the event, including seeing premieres of snippets from brand-new musical theater shows.<\/p>\n
Palm Harbor student named to Miami Dean\u2019s List<\/p>\n
OXFORD, Ohio \u2014 Lauren Gualtieri of Palm Harbor has been named to the Dean’s list at Miami University for the 2025 fall semester.<\/p>\n
Miami University students who are ranked in the top 20% of undergraduate students within their division for the 2025 spring semester have been named to the Dean’s list recognizing academic performance.<\/p>\n
Woman\u2019s Club sets grants for community groups<\/p>\n
CLEARWATER \u2014 The General Federation of Women\u2019s Clubs \/ North Pinellas Woman\u2019s Club is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grants. This year, seven grants of $2,000 each will be awarded to local 501(c)(3) organizations leading projects that strengthen and support local communities.<\/p>\n
These grants are made possible through the longstanding success of the club\u2019s signature fundraiser, the Christmas Under the Oaks Arts Holiday Market, a beloved Clearwater tradition, now in its 50th year.<\/p>\n
Grant applications are available on the club\u2019s website gfwcnpwc.org<\/a> or at https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y8zxruzn<\/a><\/p>\n Applications must state objectives of the project, activities, timeline, budget, and evaluation.<\/p>\n