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Plantation Resident Raises Awareness and More Than $135,000 at Annual 5K/WALK to Stop Drunk Driving

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10 American Heritage and South Plantation High School Students Honored at South Florida Theatre Awards 12 Plantation Students Rewarded With New Bikes for Their Good Grades and Citizenship

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4th A Star Spangled Independence Day Celebration – The City of Plantation celebrates the 200th Anniversary of our National Anthem with an Independence Day parade, a free concert and fireworks. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at the Intersection of Broward Boulevard and N.W. 46th Avenue, heads west to 69th Avenue continuing onto 4th Street, ending at City Hall. The concert by Viva Classic Rock & Roll begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Central Park ball fields. Refreshments will be available for purchase or bring a picnic dinner and don’t forget the lawn chairs or blanket. At 9 p.m.

Zambelli Internationale presents one of the best firework displays in Broward. Fireworks, sparklers and alcoholic beverages are not permitted within the park. Call 954-452-2510.

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Adult and Pediatric CPR Training – 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. West Regional Library Conference Room 230, Registration is required, Call 954-430-2127.

National Association for Shoplifting Prevention Workshop – 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., West Regional Library Conference Room 230.

7th Healing Your Heart – Support for parents who have suffered the loss of a baby, 6:30 p.m., West Regional Library Group Study Room 212.

8th Making The Legends of Camelot: An Analysis of the Enduring Themes of JFK – 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Covenant Village of Florida, 9215 W. Broward Boulevard, Plantation. Since John F. Kennedy’s assassination 50 years ago the public has been mesmerized with the legend of Camelot and other enduring themes associated with JFK’s memory in America during the 50 years since his assassination in Dallas. Leading this free lecture, which is open to the public, will be Vincent Toscano, Ph.D. Toscano holds a bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pa., a master’s degree from Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J. , and a Ph.D. from SUNY, Albany, N.Y. He was named Heritage Professor of History

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Pizza & Plaster – Make a plaster creation & join the group for lunch!

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Dog Smarts 101 – Conducted by Broward County Animal Control, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., West Regional Library Conference Room 230.

Weird Science Movie Day – Enjoy a movie, popcorn and drinks. Ages 6-11, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., West Regional Library, Multi-Purpose Room 103

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operating model train display and layout. On exhibit until October 25th, Plantation Historical Museum. Call 954-797-2722 for more information.

Tie Dye Originals – Create a work of tie dye art to take home. 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. Advance registration required. West Regional Library, Multi-Purpose Room 103

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15th Let’s Tech About It – See what digital download offerings are available through the Broward County Library.

West Regional Library, Conference Room 230, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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17th The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Movie at The Fountains – Enjoy a free moonlit movie tonight under the stars at Gazebo Park, located between Dick’s and Total Wine at The Fountains in Plantation. Movie starts at 8:00 p.m.

Games start at 7:00 p.m. Don’t forget your beach chairs and blankets.

31st The Internship Movie at The Fountains – Enjoy a free movie tonight under the stars at Gazebo Park, located between Dick’s and Total Wine at The Fountains in Plantation. Movie starts at 8:00 p.m. Games start at 7:00 p.m. Don’t forget your beach chairs and blankets.

Ongoing Safety Classes – “Operation Lifesaver” safety classes available for groups, clubs or organizations. Call the Plantation Historical Museum at 954797-2722 to schedule.

9th Wednesdays at West: Senses of Cinema – Foreign film series with commentary by film expert Shelley Isaacs. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., West Regional Library Multi-Purpose Room 103

10th Literary Elements B.I.N.G.O. – Are you feeling lucky! Come join in on this game of chance using “Literary Bingo Cards” 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., West Regional Library Multi-Purpose Room 103

12th Model Train Exhibit – Opening of The Florida Citrus Model Train Society’s

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Plantation Resident Raises Awareness and More Than $135,000 at Annual 5K/WALK to Stop Drunk Driving

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firsthand the devastation caused by drunk driving, more than 1,500 South Floridians of all ages and fitness levels gathered at the starting line at Huizenga Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale to raise funds and awareness at MADD’s (Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s) annual WALK Like MADD and MADD Dash 5K on May 4th. The runner and walkers were led by Plantation resident Heather Geronemus, whose father, Dr. Robert Perry Geronemus, was struck and killed by a drunk driver in 2009.

“It’s so powerful to see so many South Florida residents, law enforcement and elected officials unite to battle drunk driving,” says Geronemus. “This is a 100 percent preventable crime. The decision to drink and drive starts with every one of us, every time we get behind the wheel of a car.”

VIP supporters and speakers this year included Honorary Chairwoman Susan Israel, City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler, Broward County

Commissioner Chip LaMara and Broward Sheriff’s Office Colonel Alvin Pollack.

“Although the fastest runners were declared winners, the whole community won a victory in the campaign against drunk driving with raised funds totaling more than $135,000,” Geronemus said.

Former WTVJ-NBC 6 anchor and longtime MADD supporter Tony Segreto emceed the event. Local country favorite Ciara Rae took to the stage to perform the National Anthem and a selection of songs. Popular tribute band 2 of Us got the crowd moving with a playlist of Beatles’ classics.

Prominently positioned at the center of Huizenga Plaza was a wrecked car involved in a DUI crash, showcasing the physical traumatic toll of drunk driving. Many participants wore team shirts depicting images of victims of drunk driving and carried signs asking for justice and awareness.

WALK Like MADD and MADD Dash 5K sponsors included Ultimate Software, Anidjar & Levine, ADT

Always Cares, Yellow Cab, LaCroix Sparkling Water and more than 30 other local supporters.

WALK like MADD takes place in more than 60 cities around the U.S. with thousands of participants walking – or dashing – in 5K events to bring awareness to the perils of drunk driving.

Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every nine minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. In South Florida, the chapter’s annual Walk Like MADD and MADD Dash have raised more than $250,000 in three years (2011–2013).

MADD’s Broward and Palm Beach chapters facilitate dozens of free events each year to educate youth and parents on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. Learn more at www.madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD.

Left:Broward Health Commissioner Darryl Wright and Broward County Commissioner Chip Lamarca Center: Chairwoman Heather Geronemus and Team Ultimate Software Right: Colonel Alvin Pollock, Heather Geronemus and Tony Segreto

Left: Heather Geronemus with a car from actual DUI wreck Center: Laurie Sallarulo and Lois Marino Right: Lori, Sami and Andy Kasten

Left: Mayor Jack Seiler and Jessica Kersey Center: Olivia and Alex Price Right: Ron Lowther, Carolyn Burns and Jill Horowitz

Left: Chairpersons Susan Israel and Heather Geronemus Center: Walk Like MADD and MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale crowd Right: Walk Like MADD and MADD Dash Fort Laud starting line

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American Heritage and South Plantation High School Students Honored at South Florida Theatre Awards

By Jill Sharpe

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1. American Heritage performance of Noras Lost.

2. Presenter Julie Kleiner with Emily Schwartz, Winner Best Lead Actress 3. Presenter Laura Littlejohn with Sergio de la Esperiella, Winner Best Supporting Actor 4. Presenter Oline Cogdill with Fernanda Barboza, Winner Best Stage Crew 5. Presenter Susan Fuler with Kathleen Palerica and Tajah Lee, Winners Best Creativity 6. Laura Littlejohn with David Lewis, Winner Best Sets 7. South Plantation High performance of Grimms Fairy Tales Photos by Ian Ibbetson

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igh school theatre students from 18 public and private schools

throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties, including six from Plantation, took home awards from the 12th Annual Cappies Awards Gala held on May 19 in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Patterned after Broadway’s Tony Awards, the gala awards show featured production numbers and dramatic scenes from many top nominated shows, interspersed with award presentations by South Florida Cappie alumni and theater professionals.

“Our goal is to celebrate theatre programs at participating schools, and to help build a sense of community among theatre and journalism students from different schools,” said Lori Sessions, program director for the South Florida Cappies. “This year we recognized high school theatre stars in 42 categories, including performers, designers, technicians and critics.”

With four Cappie Awards, American Heritage School’s production of Nora’s Lost was the most honored play. Nora’s Lost won Best Play and three American Heritage students took home Cappies for their role in the production. Emily Schwartz won for Leading Actress, Sergio de la Esperiella won for Best Supporting Actor and Fernanda Barboza won for Stage Crew.

Three students at South Plantation High School took home awards. Kathleen Palerica and Tajah Lee won for Puppetry and David Lewis was honored for his work on sets.

Award winners were determined by votes from the students themselves through a weighted peer- review voting process. Each participating school selects three to six student critics, one faculty member and one show for review and rewards evaluations by critics from other schools.

Typically, a show being considered for the Cappies is attended by thirty to fifty student critics. These critics discuss the show before, during and afterwards under the guidance of two teacher mentors. Following each show, critics list and score their Critics Choice in each category. Upon returning home, critics write 300-400 word reviews, which they then e-mail to mentors. The mentors select the best reviews for publication in local media outlets. All critic reviews are also forwarded to, and read by, the cast and crew of the performing school.

“Cappies are more than just the awards presentation,” said Sessions. “The process of watching and critiquing shows provides a unique experience for students to collaborate with their peers and improve their theatrical endeavors. In addition, Cappies fosters more community recognition of student achievement in theatre arts and enhances and celebrates high school theatre.

The awards ceremony was presented with support from the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which has hosted the event since the South Florida chapter of the Critics and Awards Program (Cappies for short) was founded in 2002 as a part of the national nonprofit organization honoring high school theatre programs.

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Plantation Students Rewarded With New Bikes for Their Good Grades and Citizenship

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bikes, helmets and bike locks for their scholarship and determination at the B.I.K.E. awards program held at Peters Elementary and Plantation Elementary school on May 15th and May 16th. The program, now in its 11th year, rewards fourth-grade students for their overall citizenship and grades. Nine students at Plantation Elementary received new bikes and 21 students at Peters

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The B.I.K.E. program stands for “Be Intelligent Kind Enthusiastic” and was brought to Plantation ten years ago by Captain Dominick Ranieri of the Plantation Police Department when his daughter was the recipient of a B.I.K.E. award in Palm Beach. The program has been a mainstay for the schools who want to participate while under the direction of the Plantation Police Department. For the last six years the sponsorship and cost of the bikes, helmets and locks have been paid for by GFWCPlantation Woman’s Club. Club President Pat Hinde, Community Improvement Chair Barbara Graveson and past CIP chair, Gloria Merritt presented the B.I.K.E. certificates on behalf of the Club to eager and excited children who could not wait to get their bikes home.

Hinde said the ceremony, when the bikes are presented to the kids, is always very moving.

“These kids signed a contract with their parents and worked hard all semester long to achieve a goal,” Hinde said. “The program doesn’t allow for any slacking off and is a wonderful way to teach the kids so much about responsibility.”

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Kiddie Academy of Plantation Offers a Caring and Nurturing Learning Environment for Infants and Preschoolers

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What is your facility like? We’re a brand new facility with top-of-the-line technology, from our safe security system, to WatchMeGrow cameras in every classroom and playground. You can take pride in knowing you’ve come to the best place for child care.

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family affair. Owner Judy Meair has worked within the school system for 15 years and has volunteered for various organizations including the theatre, police, and fire department. Her daughter, Mairav, serves as office manager. Rose Mary Rodriguez is the academy director and brings over 13 years of experience. In addition to her Master’s degree, Rose has obtained her Director’s Credential from the State of Florida.

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Kiddie Academy of Plantation keeps both parents and kids happy by offering a warm and caring learning environment. Through their developmentally appropriate curriculum, beautiful facility and experienced staff, Kiddie Academy of Plantation makes sure every child’s Kiddie Academy of Plantation Director Rose Mary Rodriguez day is packed with learning and fun, in and Owner Judy Meair. a safe and structured setting. Kiddie Academy of Plantation is additionally proud of the fact that they were recently selected New Academy of the Year at the Annual Kiddie Academy Conference.

Judy Meair, the owner of Kiddie Academy of Plantation, answered a few commonly asked questions about her business.

What is the Kiddie Academy of Plantation? Kiddie Academy of

Plantation keeps parents and kids happy by creating a warm and nurturing learning environment. We provide care that focuses on days filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of our Life Essentials® educational philosophy. The smiles you’ll see on our children’s faces will delight you.

The words from our children’s parents will impress you.

What are the programs you offer? We currently offer child care starting from six weeks to 4 years of age.

What’s the educational philosophy at Kiddie Academy of Plantation? Every experience is an opportunity to learn. Life Essentials®

is an overarching philosophy that includes our programs and techniques.

From family style dining to character education, our developmentally appropriate curriculum gives your child a full day of learning no matter what he or she is doing. Some of the best learning happens without your

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How about the training of your teachers and staff? The continuous

training we provide for our staff—always meets and often exceeds the standard for childcare services. We require staff to participate in ongoing professional development programs.

What is your teacher to child ratio? Part of what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in the child care industry is the one-on-one interaction with a small student/teacher ratio.

Do you offer extended hours for families with different work schedules? We’re open Monday-Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm Why should parents start their child’s educational experience with Kiddie Academy of Plantation? Well, there are several reasons. Our

core philosophy, Life Essentials®, empowers children to make great choices by giving them the opportunity. Our teachers are highly trained, extremely attentive and enormously admired. Lastly, we never stop thinking about your child’s safety, so you don’t have to think twice about it.

Is there anything else you’d like our readers to know? We encour-

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Paladins Win Fairchild Challenge for Seventh Consecutive Year

By Jill Sharpe

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or the seventh consecutive year , students in the

Environmental Science and Everglades Restoration magnet program at South Plantation High School won the Fairchild Challenge. The multi-disciplinary environmental competition is sponsored by Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens in Miami.

The Paladins (Mazin Hamad, Jack Komacek, Nick Angle, Chris Valdivieso and Toijun Wiggan) captured First Place honors in the Sounds of Nature: Composition and Performance option. In the Citizen Science: Be a Part of the Solution option, Jonas Baptiste and Katie Van Winkle also were first. The video documentary of the Gardens and Green Space, edited by Raphae Mikelstein, captured first as well. The environmental debate team, Seaira Crea, Darrion Johnson, Tamir Rabinovich, Jennifer Moscovich and Richard D’Albert, took second place for their performance in the Senate.

Special Merit recognition was given to Simone Yen in the Plant Exploration Writing category for her In-Depth Focus on Crops; to Jasmine Spitzer-Smith, Nerissa Mape and Natalie Arnold for their Excellent Research and Highly Original Green Cuisine: Fairchild’s Food and Garden; and Jasmine Spitzer for Use of Space Concept in the Design Your Future Garden option. South Plantation also scored a Special Merit Award for a Well Written School Comprehensive Plan: Looking Back and Planning Forward.

Pamela Krauss has been the coach of the team for all the years South Plantation has competed. She credits much of the success to the community mentors who have worked with the students over the years. “I am both delighted and very proud of all of our students for their sustained winning team effort in the Fairchild Challenge,” Krauss said. “The students have shown tremendous determination and have also demonstrated how well our magnet program addresses environmental science issues.”

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Culpepper Foundation Awards Fellowships to Two Students at South Plantation High School

By Jill Sharpe

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or the 17 th year , the executive board of the Culpepper

Journalism Foundation (CJF) rewarded two high school students with fellowships for summer journalism study.

Jack Levy and Marissa Steinberg on the newspaper staff at South Plantation High School, each received $695 to cover their tuition for the 2014 Summer Journalism Institute (SJI) at the University of Florida. The SJI Institute took place in June. The students will return to their high school staffs in the Fall and be mentors to their 2014-2015 classmates.

“I’m excited because this program will allow me to disseminate information to our staff so we can strengthen our culture and become the best school paper in the state,” Levy said.

As a junior, Levy is Entertainment Editor of the Sword and Shield. He explained that he wants to expand the readership of the paper, to create layouts that entice students to read, and to have the paper known for its outstanding quality. At the 2014 Florida Scholastic Press Association’s Spring Digital Contest, he won an Excellent rating for his Entertainment Page Design and an Honorable Mention for his review.

In addition to his journalism work, Levy is a member of the cross country, track

and lacrosse teams. “Being an athlete has helped me in my sports writing,” he said. “I understand how the players feel after a nail-biting loss or after a blowout win which helps me capture the emotion of the game, the anger of the athlete or the elation of the coach.”

News Editor Marissa Steinberg is a sophomore. She said she wants “to improve my writing, especially of news stories, and return to teach my peers what I have learned to improve our paper.” She received an Honorable Mention for her Profile Feature story in the FSPA Digital Contest, and she continues to enter writing contests and even submitted a proposal for a TV show to Cosmopolitan.

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South Plantation High School Theatre Students Raise More Than $4,000 For 2-Year-Old With Cancer

By Jill Sharpe

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outh Plantation H igh theatre teacher Jason Zembuch is

famous for his philanthropic efforts as he teaches his students the importance of giving back by selecting a charity to support each time the theatre department puts on a show. Most recently, the charity hit very close to home when Zembuch found out that one of his fellow teachers at South Plantation High School, Diane Feraco, had a very ill granddaughter. Feraco’s granddaughter is battling stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer which has spread to her kidney, liver and stomach lining.

The little girl, 2 year-old Sophia, became the focus of the theatre department’s fundraising efforts in their latest production of “Shrek The Musical”. Since the lead character in the show is bald, Zembuch and some of his students decided to shave their heads to support Sophia, raising tons of money for her treatment in the process. In all, six students and theatre director Zembuch participated in an event they called “Shraving for Sophia”, which was covered by CBS news.

“This all started because I wanted Senior Chris Valdiveso, who played Shrek, to shave his head for the part,” said Zembuch. “Chris said he would do it if I did it.

Then we heard about Sophia and everyone wanted to do it.”

Zembuch said he is grateful for the help he got from several local hair salons.

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Feraco, whose granddaughter is in a fight for her life, said there is no way she can thank everyone adequately for their support, especially Zembuch, his students and Principle Henschel.

“I am touched and flattered by the outpouring of love for Sophia,” Feraco said.

“This is the reason I love teaching here so much. It brings a tear to my eye and warms my heart.”

Donations collected from the “shraving” event and during the 6 performances of “Shrek, The Musical” totaled $4,080 at press time. “This was the second most amount of money we’ve raised during any one show,” said Zembuch, who is determined to raise his student’s social awareness. Proceeds from past performances have benefitted HIV organizations, Broward House and Kids In Distress, among others.

South Plantation High School is also known for producing shows in the style of Theatre for the Deaf, interpreting every show for deaf and hard of hearing audiences. Actors onstage are accompanied by a group of interpreters, essentially presenting two different performances on the same stage at the same exact time.

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Dr. Adam S. Weisstuch, M.D., answered some commonly asked questions about South Florida ENT Associates.

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When did you open? Dr. Jonathan Cooper opened his practice in Weston in 1992. Doctors of Audiology Dianne Cooper and Lisa Ortiz Lopez joined the practice in 1999 and 2012, respectively. Dr. Daniel Morse opened his practice in 1992 in Pembroke Pines, and joined South Florida ENT Associates in 2011. I will be joining the practice in July 2014 as a new associate. South Florida ENT Associates, P.A. was formed in 2002. It consists of 54 ENT specialists in Dade and Broward County.

What is your specialty? I specialize in the medical and surgical treatment for a wide range of pediatric and adult ENT disorders including: primary and revision sinus surgery; nasal obstruction; hearing loss and ear disease; allergies; sleep apnea; voice, reflux and swallowing disorders; thyroid, parathyroid and salivary gland disease; and head and neck cancer.

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What distinguishes your South Florida ENT from similar practices? As the first ENT practice in Weston (in 1992) and a long-standing practice in Pembroke Pines, we enjoy an excellent rapport with Pediatricians and Family physicians in the area. Our practice utilizes Electronic Medical records, a patient portal and the latest in medical and hearing technology to make your visit a pleasant experience and to provide you with the ability to access your records, request an appointment, and communicate with our office electronically if desired. Our professional and knowledgeable staff is proud to offer the best care to suit your needs.

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Plantation tennis players David Harrison, Jose Gomez, Emily Mittleman, David Daniels and Bob Cooper enjoy playing Adaptive Tennis on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at the Frank Veltri Tennis Center in Central Park.

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CODE-A-THON CONTEST

Plantation based e-Builder, the leading provider of cloud-based construction program management software, recently held a code-a-thon contest to find the best programmers and coders in South Florida. The contest was open to both professional and student programmers. The winner was 16-yearold Alejandro Lucena, a student at Cypress Bay High School in Weston.

PINNACLE AWARD Plantation resident Samantha Hallenberg received the Pinnacle Award at David Posnack Jewish Day School.

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About 30 kids had the opportunity to learn online coding at a CoderDoJo session hosted by Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El in June. The sessions give kids a chance to learn many different computer skills including web design.

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