Knights Elementary students gathered in the cafeteria to watch their favorite teachers sing, perform skits and act silly on stage during the 2nd annual Teacher Talent Show Feb. 19. The show benefits Relay for Life. Last year, Knights raised $8,000 for Relay for Life with events like the talent show. Students could buy glow sticks, […]
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Tomlin’s Bethanne Pearce remembered for dedication
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor For 33 years, Bethanne Pearce was a favorite teacher and beloved faculty member at Tomlin Middle School. On Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day, Pearce died after a short battle with cancer.
Continue ReadingPlant City laces up for Relay for Life
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Sisters Angie Parrish Rollyson and Autumn Parrish found out they both had cancer just months apart. On April 24, Parrish awoke to several swollen lumps on her neck. Those lumps changed her life forever. She was diagnosed days later with lymphoma, a cancer of lymphocytes, a type of cell […]
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By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor This Monday, Oct. 1 was Relay for Life of Plant City’s Kickoff party. The First Baptist Church of Plant City was buzzing with supporters, caregivers and survivors all ready to raise money, organize teams and fight back against cancer, a disease that about 12 million Americans battle. The honorary […]
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