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Preparing for the Future

Paige Montgomery, a 2006 graduate of Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg, makes it very clear to all who will listen that she "does not like math". In fact, Paige exclaims that she is "afraid" of math! But Paige, like several other members of the class of 2006, spent 6 consecutive Saturdays, throughout September and October, learning, studying, and honing their math and language arts skills as they diligently prepared for the fall sitting of the ACT.

Paige, a senior at Manatee School for the Arts in Palmetto, Florida, plans to study Communications and Fine Arts at a 4-yr. college or university, preferably within the state of Florida, next fall. Paige and her classmates understand the competitive nature of college admissions, so, she has vowed to take advantage of every resource that her school and Academy Prep has to offer, which includes workshops on the college application process, ACT prep-courses, and standardized testing waivers.

Paige plans to pursue a career in Broadcast Journalism after high school and college. Though some may feel that "math" won't play a major role in pursuing such a career, Paige understands the nuances of a well-rounded education, and how it will positively affect the college admissions process, as well as her career goals.

Neither Paige, nor her 2006 classmates are able to predict their academic futures at this point in their lives, but, they can control their ability to exhaust every resource available to them to pursue their academic goals and career objectives. Good luck, Paige! And, good luck to the Academy Prep Class of 2006!

 
Congratulations…

…to the Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg Class of 2009; two-thirds of those students reached Honor Roll designation at their current high schools…to all Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg graduates currently in high school; 34 Honor Roll students after the 1st quarter…to Shaniqua Mitchell; recognized for her diligence, spirit, and enthusiasm, Shaniqua received the Grade 9 Citizenship Award at Canterbury School of Florida.

 

55 Seconds Of Academy PrepA Letter of Thanks

Academy Prep Alumna Christa Lambert recently sent a special letter to Ben Fisher, Executive Director of the Academy Prep Foundation about what Academy Prep has meant to her. Christa graduated from Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg in 2005, and then attended St. Andrew's School in Delaware. She recently represented Academy Prep as a student participant at the Nativity Miguel National Network's inaugural "Collegiate Prep Academy" outside of Denver, Colorado. Christa has been accepted to Howard University in Washington D.C. beginning this fall.

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55 Seconds Of Academy PrepThe Essence of Academy Prep

Essence Grant, now a junior at Academy of the Holy Names in Tampa, hasn't forgotten her roots here at Academy Prep.

She's one of many graduates back on campus who made our June Summer Session extraordinary, by volunteering and acting as a role model for our middle-school girls. "I remember how shy Essence . . .

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Honors Across the Bay

Class of 2007, Academy Prep-Tampa graduate, James Phillips, earned the honor of "Best Supporting Actor" at Blake High School's Awards Ceremony in May. James played the role of "Private Dawson" in Blake's presentation of "A Few Good Men".

Blake High School is the only premier high school of the arts in Tampa, offering a rigorous curriculum in both academics and the arts. Students have received hundreds of scholarships to the most prestigious colleges and art institutes including, Julliard, Boston Conservatory, Ringling, Savannah College of Art and Design, Pratt, Harvard, and Stetson, just to name a few.

Class of 2006, Academy Prep-St. Petersburg graduate, Shantaviae Wynn received the Athena Society's honor as a "2009 Young Woman of Promise".

The Athena Society is an organization of Tampa Bay professionals who have demonstrated leadership in the community and committed themselves to promote equality and opportunity for women.

This distinction is awarded by the Athena Society, annually, to young women in their junior year of high school, in Hillsborough County. Shantaviae is one of eleven young women to receive this honor. Shantaviae is a rising senior at Berkeley Preparatory School, in Tampa.

 

NativityMiguel and WalMart Inspire A Generation!

Academy Prep (St. Petersburg and Tampa) is truly grateful to the NativityMiguel Network of Schools and WalMart Foundation for supporting the 8th Grade College Exposure Program. The WalMart Foundation Grant gave students from both schools the opportunity to travel to Daytona Beach for what turned-out to be a wonderful day of site-seeing, information gathering, and inspiration.

Twenty-eight 8th graders, from APT and APSP, traveled to Bethune Cookman University in April to visit one of America's most Historic Black Colleges and Universities. The students, accompanied by several parents, were led by the Graduate Support staff in an effort to further inspire academic and personal achievement within a generation of future leaders. Students were exposed to classrooms, dormitories, libraries, and dining halls. College life, inside and outside of the classroom, was on full display for these wide-eyed young people to witness.

University staff and students shared their college experiences with the 8th Graders, as well as motivation and inspiration for these students to continue to hold education as "life's priority", for education is the key to success for every generation.

Transforming Our Communities... One Child at a Time.
 

Graduation is Upon Us


Thirteen students from the APSP Class of 2005 are scheduled to graduate from high school this spring. Nine of these high school graduates have already made plans to attend 4-year colleges, one will enlist into the US Air Force, and 3 are still currently undecided on their post secondary plans. APSP Graduates will graduate from the following high schools: Boca Ciega, Lakewood, Dixie Hollins, Gibbs, Clearwater, Shorecrest, Canterbury, St. Andrews (DE), and Tallulah Falls (GA).

APSP graduates have also been accepted at the following colleges: Howard University, University of Miami, University of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, FAMU, University of Tampa, Florida Memorial University, Eckerd College, Young Harris College, Remmington College, West Virginia Wesleyan College, University of North Florida, St. Petersburg College

Congratulations to the Class of 2005/2009…You are the Greatest!

 

Another Honor For Coley


2006 APSP Graduate, Jerica Coley, a junior at St. Petersburg Catholic High School, has a 4.0 grade point average this semester, and has recently been named All-Suncoast, Female Basketball Player of the Year.

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Preparing For
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A Letter
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The Essence of Academy Prep
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Academy Prep 4th Annual Graduate Reunion
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Honors Across
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NativityMiguel and WalMart Inspire A Generation!
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Graduation Is Upon Us
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Another Honor
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