Jupiter Community High School

September 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Jupiter High School also known as the Jupiter Community High School is situated in Jupiter, Florida and is the northern most high school in Palm Beach. The Jupiter Community High School has over 2000 students enrolled in it. The mascot for the school is the Warrior and the colors are green and gold. The Jupiter Community High School founded in the 1960’s for students of the town of Jupiter and in 2001 construction for a new high school started and in 2003 the over $56 million dollar new high school opened with the ability to house all students on one campus for the first time in 20 years. The new high school is situated on 12 acres and is a 338,000 square foot complex housing 60 classrooms, 28 laboratories, and a new and improved athletic facility. The auditorium seats 850 and the gymnasium seats about 1500 people. Jupiter Community School is host to over 100 registered clubs  and student organizations with many that have gone on to compete and win at State and National levels such as rugby, flag football, debate, the competitive robotics team, and the nationally ranked Table Tennis Team. The school also offers 30 AP courses, with about 100 total AP classes.

Jupiter Community High School
561-744-7900
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebrates Grand Slam Kid’s Fishing Day

August 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The fifth-annual Grand Slam Kid’s Fishing Day in Jupiter was an exciting and successful event for children participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties’ mentoring  programs.

The tournament took place at Castaways Marina, and it was the second year the organization was invited to participate. Among the 93 children who participated, many “littles” fished with their mentors on three of Jupiter’s top charterboats — “Black Dog,” “Mystic Rose” and “Samana.”

It was a busy day of fishing, and when the fish were weighed in, one of the children from Big Brothers Big Sisters came in third place in the snapper category.

The event was an exciting event for the children, who enjoyed a catered lunch and cold beverages. The event would not have been possible without its generous sponsors.

Jeanie Flanagan, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ customer and public-relations specialist, attended the tournament and said it was a blast.

“One of the reasons we’ve been invited back is that the owners of Grand Slam tournament have complimented BBBS on how well-behaved our kids are,” Flanagan said. “We are so excited to be able participate year after year in such a great tournament.”

Photo by Leonard Bryant: ‘Little’ Andy, with his winning fish, and ‘Big’ John Rose

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Travel Back to Happy Days at Roy Michaels Concert

June 29, 2012 by

Roy MichaelsThe Burt Reynolds Institute for Film & Theatre presents dynamic performer Roy Michaels will headline a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. July 7.

Michaels, who became lead singer of the popular group The Brooklyn Bridge after the death of Johnny Maestro, has been touring the world for more than 30 years. When he was 16, he already was working the nightclub scene. In 1977, he moved to Europe where he recorded his hit single, “All Alone Am I.”

Michaels returned to South Florida in 2009, and began focusing his attention on the music of life — songs that bring back memories and generate smiles. In 2012, he stepped in with The Brooklyn Bridge, the legendary band from the ’60s and ’70s, and still tours with the band today.

The July 7 concert will include songs by Neil Diamond, Neil Sedaka, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, The Righteous Brothers and other well- known artists. Michaels vocal skills allow for spot-on interpretations of the songs as performed by the original artists. He is known for closing his concerts with a tear-inducing salute to America, while singing the hit Lee Greenwood song, “God Bless the USA. ”

Tickets are $15. For information , call 561-385-1584 or visit www.brift.org

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Lighthouse ArtCenter Summer Campers Begin Art-History Voyage

June 21, 2012 by

Sarah Traylor holds a mummy sarcophagus, and brothers Jonah (left) and Noah Kalter show off their drawing and weavings from ArtCamp at the Lighthouse ArtCenter.

School’s out, and Lighthouse ArtCenter summer campers are learning that art throughout the ages is a blast.

Lighthouse ArtCenter kicked off its popular 10-week ArtCamp, for children ages 4 to 12, and the reviews are raving. One parents picking up a child was guided through a make-believe cave as the excited camper exclaimed, “I painted this cave scene!”

At ArtCamp, children pretend to be famous artists in history, creating drawings, ceramics, paintings and mixed-media projects that range from pop art to Baroque to cartooning. Campers discover the subjects and styles of various time periods, as well as techniques.

“The kids have fun exploring art movements and artists and create their own Art Palette Passport,” said Katie Deits, Lighthouse ArtCenter’s executive director. “Unfortunately, in the schools, many art programs have been discontinued, and children don’t have a sense of art history. Our ArtCamp fills that gap and is fun and memorable, as the children learn about famous artists and movements.”

Each week of ArtCamp is inspired by a different theme.

“The weeks are a positive learning experience, giving each child an awareness to create a unique personal prize creation to take home,” ArtCamp instructor Evelyne Bates said. “Children return again and again saying, ‘I love ArtCamp!’ ”

Projects range from prehistoric caveman paintings to Renaissance supermen to wild Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. “This camp has the perfect art-center topic. Kids soon realize that they can have a blast learning about different art movements, and take home some great art to show off to friends and family!” said Lighthouse ArtCenter Education Coordinator Robyn Roberts.

ArtCamp is available for children ages 4 to 12, and runs five days a week throughout June, July and mid-August. ArtCamp hours are from 9 a.m. to noon for campers ages 4 to 5, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for campers ages 6 to 12. The weekly fee for campers ages 4 to 5 is $110 for Lighthouse ArtCenter members and $135 for nonmembers, and for campers ages 6 to 12, $185 for Lighthouse ArtCenter members and $210 for nonmembers. Aftercare is also available for an additional fee from 3 to 6 p.m. For more information about ArtCamp, call the School of Art at (561) 748-8737, or visit the Lighthouse ArtCenter online at www.LighthouseArts.org.

The Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum and School of Art is a nonprofit organization that provided art exhibitions, instruction, education and outreach. For information, call (561) 746-3101.

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Palm Beach Idols Returns to Maltz for Ninth Year

June 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Emily Brooke, 12, of Wellington, Patricia Suarez, 16, of Boca Raton, Matt Siregar, 22, of Port St. Lucie and Daniel Cochran, 26, of West Palm Beach

Emily Brooke, 12, of Wellington, Patricia Suarez, 16, of Boca Raton, Matt Siregar, 22, of Port St. Lucie and Daniel Cochran, 26, of West Palm Beach

Mark the calendar for Palm Beach County’s original, American Idol-themed talent search.

Auditions for Palm Beach Idols – the popular contest for performers of all ages – will take place from noon to 8 p.m. June 16 at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. The theater, in conjunction with the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Guild, is producing the ninth-annual regional take on the successful television show, set for 7:30 p.m. July 21.

Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians and more are encouraged to audition for a chance to win cash prizes. There will be three categories: youth, teen and adult. Each category will have three finalists decided by panel of local celebrity judges. The final winners will be determined by an audience vote.

“The guild loves this opportunity to bring the best talent in South Florida to our stage, and the acts get better and better each year,” said Eileen Weissmann, event producer and guild member. “It’s always a wonderful show, and contestants have the chance to win money and media exposure. We would love to see the next big star discovered at our theater.”

Previous contestants have gone on to star in such Broadway shows as Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins, and previous teen winner Anthony Espina has a successful career as a movie composer.

Celebrity judges include Rachel Leigh, of WFLX-TV, Tim Allan Walker, of 105.5-FM, Michele Wright, of WPEC-TV, Leslie Gray Streeter, of The Palm Beach Post, and Carol Saunders, of The Jupiter Courier.

“I have worked with and discovered some very big talent during my years working in radio, TV and entertainment, and I am elated to be a part of this year’s Palm Beach Idols at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre,” said Tim Byrd, one of the emcees. “You never know what can happen, and I am a big believer of going for it when it comes to dreams.”

The show is an annual fundraiser for the guild, which supports the nonprofit theater and its Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts.

Tickets for Palm Beach Idols are $25 and are on sale. For information, call (561) 575-2223 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org.

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