Seminole Ridge High School Biotechnology Academy teachers Ashley Rawls and Margarette Marturano “externed” at Wellington Regional Medical Center this summer in a month-long work experience — Marturano in the hospital lab with the pathologist and Rawls with an infection control doctor.
“The experience will allow me to take real-world lab skills back to the classroom. In particular, I learned that my emphasizing accuracy, teamwork and quality control is necessary for my students to develop 21st-century skills,” Marturano said.
In other biotech news, academy teacher Lyn Slygh will attend the annual Research Teacher Conference in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Society for Science & the Public.
SAC & Boosters Welcome Parents — The SRHS School Advisory Council (SAC) meets the third Monday evening of each month at 6 p.m. in the media center. The Seminole Ridge Athletic Boosters Club meets the second Wednesday evening of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the media center. Everyone is welcome. For more info., call (561) 422-2742.
Yearbook Portraits, Sale Underway — Lifetouch/Prestige Portraits is currently taking pictures of the Class of 2017 seniors. Their studio is located at 2253 Vista Parkway, Suite 3, in West Palm Beach. To set up an appointment, call (800) 749-2796 or visit www.prestigeportraits.com. The deadline is Saturday, Oct. 15.
You can congratulate your 2017 graduate by creating a senior yearbook ad online at www.yearbookordercenter.com (order #10210) while prices are low, or gather your pictures and compose your message for a senior ad our yearbook staff will create. Additional information can be found at www.edline.net in the Students/Yearbook section.
Purchase the 2017 Talon for the reduced price of $80. Buy online at www.yearbookordercenter.com (order #10210). Extras, including a name stamp on the cover, dust jacket, autograph supplement or world yearbook magazine, are available only online.
Online prices are $80 until Oct. 10, then rise to $100 ending Jan. 10, when the online store closes. Thereafter, yearbook pre-orders are $120.
You can also buy it at school with cash or a check made out to Seminole Ridge. Bring your payment to Room 7-110 or deliver it to the front office in an envelope addressed to advisor Sue Menke.
Marching Band Chooses Leaders — The Winged Regiment marching band has chosen its leaders for the new school year: Band Captain/Trumpet Section Leader: Michael Matthews; Brass Captain/Baritone Section Leader: Matthew McGeeney; Drum Captains: Katie Miller and Antonia Spado; Drum Major: Mick Vazquez; Mellophone Section Leader: Rashida Barthelemy; Saxophone Section Leader: Madison Jatzlau; Trombone Section Leader: Mikhaley Embrey; Tuba Section Leader: Dorian Piloto; Woodwind Captain: Jake Krapes; Color Guard Manager: Riley Reynolds; Color Guard Captains: Brianne Jacquet-Cribe and Gigi Gonzalez; and Librarian: Madi Markovich.
ABOVE: Margarette Marturano works in the hospital lab.
