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Pennsylvania student earns over $1 million in scholarships after struggling in early education
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) -- An Upper Darby High School senior who once struggled academically has found a path to success.Track star Jayden Alston, 18, made the honor roll every semester of high school and was accepted to 20 colleges, which offered him a combined $1.4 million in merit-based scholarships over the course of four years."I'm just super happy," Alston said. "Super excited."Alston is planning to study business at West Chester University. But his journey to get here wasn't easy."In elementary school, because I was struggling to pay attention," Alston said, "I was failing most of my classes."Due to his...
High School Girl's flag football team representing Philadelphia Eagles wins inaugural Big 33 Tournament
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WGAL) — Over the weekend in Mechanicsburg, the first Big 33 Girl's Flag Football tournament was held with four teams competing. The event happened because of a partnership between the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) and the NFL. A team representing the Philadelphia Eagles organization defeated...
Philadelphia high school musicians get industry experience playing at Four Seasons' SkyHigh lounge
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Every Monday evening, Philadelphia high school student musicians get to step into the life of a gigging musician, playing to guests dining at the top of the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at SkyHigh bar and restaurant. It's part of a program called MIC'd Up, which stands for Music Industry Classrooms. The School District of Philadelphia partners with SkyHigh and BELLOSOUND to provide a place for students in small jazz ensembles to play. Several different Philadelphia high schools participate in the program, each playing a residency that lasts around six weeks. Students get paid between $120-$200 per gig, depending on how many students...
Villanova Is Saying Goodbye to Kennedy Hall to Make Room for New $150 Million Library
Falvey Library at Vic Maggitti Hall will be the centerpiece of the campus. It is named after 1958 graduate Victor Maggitti who donated $20 million in March 2022. Next summer Villanova University will say goodbye to its longstanding Kennedy Hall to make room for the new Falvey Library, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.
After lead found in school, 3 parks, Trenton will go door-to-door to test kids
Public health officials plan to knock on the doors of homes in the East Trenton neighborhood to offer testing for children, after three parks and a city school there tested positive for high lead levels recently. Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora announced in January that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
Drexel University President John Fry Believes Philadelphia’s Downtown Should Be Centered on the Schuylkill
As University City increases its development plans, Drexel University President John Fry thinks it should center around the Schuylkill. In conversations about Philadelphia’s downtown recovery forecast, Drexel University President John Fry recently noted that it should be centered on the Schuylkill, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Bensalem Education Foundation announces grant awards
BEF is a 501(c)(3) organization that relies on donations and supports the purpose of improving teaching and learning in Bensalem through innovative educational initiatives. Grants are awarded through an application process that occurs once each year in the spring. The following grant recipients were shared by BEF co-presidents Bill Lewis...
Neshaminy Alumni Achievement Award nominations wanted
Nominations for the 2024 Neshaminy Alumni Achievement Awards are now being accepted. This is the third year for this award, which celebrates the post-high school achievements of graduates of Neshaminy School District high schools (Neshaminy HS, Maple Point HS, Langhorne-Middletown HS) in their careers, academia, community and government service, business ownership, military service, volunteer leadership and in the arts.
Bensalem High School Marine Corps JROTC Ceremony
On Thursday May 10th, the Bensalem High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) held the annual awards ceremony. The JROTC program at Bensalem High School is a Naval Honors School that is ranked among the top 20 percent in the country. Cadet Sergeant Nyah Hyers was recognized...
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