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South Elementary School presents Students of the Week
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE — South Elementary School would like to congratulate its Students of the Week for the week of Feb. 18. They are, in no particular order: Kylie Stephens,...
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Baseball around the lake this week
Lake Okeechobee News/Richard Marion Okeechobee senior Chase Chapman takes a swing during the Brahmans’ game against Centennial on Feb. 18. • Glades Central Raiders: The Glades Central Raiders are 1-1...
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Lady Gators softball wins three back-to-back
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Al Corzo Glades Day senior Olivia Esquivel had two hits and an RBI against John Carroll Catholic on Feb. 19. BELLE GLADE — It sounds strange, but the Glades Day...
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Softball around the lake
Lake Okeechobee News/Richard Marion Okeechobee junior Faith Vest had one hit and one RBI against Lincoln Park Academy. • Okeechobee Lady BrahmansThe Okeechobee Lady Brahmans opened their season with a...
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HOSA Tigers start at HRMC
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/CHS CLEWISTON — Clewiston High School’s HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Tigers started their first day of clinicals on Feb. 19 at Hendry Regional...
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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Malcolm Kelly
Lake Okeechobee News/Richard Marion Okeechobee senior Malcolm Kelly celebrates following the Brahmans’ defeat of Belen Jesuit in the regional quarterfinal. OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee senior Malcolm Kelly...
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PBSO deputies visit Glades Central
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/PBSO Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/PBSO BELLE GLADE — Palm Beach sheriff’s deputies stopped by Glades Central High School to teach the basketball players how...
View ArticleGlades Central Community High School names new football coach
BELLE GLADE — Glades Central Community High School principal Melanie Bolden-Morris announced Tuesday, Feb. 25, that Rashad Jackson will serve as the new head football coach. Jackson’s appointment was...
View ArticleWestside Elementary School Happenings
CLEWISTON — Westside Elementary School will hold the following events for the month of March: • Monday, March 2 — Read Across America Week; Celebrate Dr. Suess’ birthday by wearing wacky clothes •...
View ArticleLake area schools prepare for coronavirus
Following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declaring a public health emergency on March 1 in regard to two state residents in separate counties testing positive for the novel coronavirus, local schools are...
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OHS Brahmans fall in regional final
Lake Okeechobee News/Richard Marion OKEECHOBEE — After the game, Brahmans players walked around the gym thanking those who came out to support the team. OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee High School Brahman...
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Crossroads holds oratorical contest
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Glades Region BELLE GLADE — Congratulations to the Crossroads Academy family for an awesome Black History Oratorical Contest! On Feb. 27, the students were amazing...
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Okeechobee High School wrestlers are champs
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/Bruce Jahner PALM BAY — The “Magnificent Seven” from the Okeechobee High School Brahman wrestling team and their coaches pose with their hard-earned regional...
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School board votes to let YMS D.C. trip continue despite coronavirus fears
OKEECHOBEE– At an emergency meeting on March 10, the Okeechobee County School Board voted to let the Yearling Middle School field trip to Washington D.C. go on as planned, despite coronavirus fears....
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Softball Around the Lake
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/CHS Softball WEST PALM BEACH — The Clewiston Lady Tigers celebrate their win over The King’s Academy on Feb. 27. • Glades Central Lady RaidersThe Glades Central...
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• Glades Day GatorsThe Glades Day Gators dominated Atlantic Christian on March 9, winning 19-7. The Gators scored 10 runs in the first inning alone, including a grand slam from senior Lane Collins....
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Athlete of the Week: Brahman wrestlers
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/OHS The seven Brahman wrestlers who qualified for the state tournament. Isaac Herron, Charlie Armstrong, Travis McKenna, Jose Monrroy, Gabriel Bowen, Cody Deloney...
View ArticlePastors go to Tallahassee to promote education
CLEWISTON — Faith Advocacy Week for Public Education was held at the Capitol in Tallahassee last week. Clewiston resident Gwen Patrick Griffiths accompanied the Pastors for Florida Children, a group...
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Sheriff’s Foundation crowns 2020 scholarship winners
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/PBSO PALM BEACH COUNTY — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation awarded $2,500 scholarships to six Glades area students: Patriana Vickers, Luisa Rojas, Armando...
View ArticleSchool board votes to let YMS take D.C. trip
OKEECHOBEE — At an emergency meeting on March 10, the Okeechobee County School Board voted to let the Yearling Middle School field trip to Washington, D.C., go on as planned, despite coronavirus...
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