FRE Title 1 Night: Live, Laugh, Love, and Picnic!

Tonight, Forest Ridge Elementary School held its annual Title 1 Literacy Night, with this year’s theme being “Live, Laugh, Love, and Picnic!” It was another great opportunity for our FRE community to come together and promote the importance of reading. The students and families were able to enjoy a fun and interactive evening that encouraged them to make reading a regular part of their lives.

The Forest Ridge Elementary School team did an amazing job putting together this event. From the engaging reading activities to the delicious picnic dinner, everything was perfect. The students were able to participate in fun reading challenges, listen to guest storytellers, and even take home a free book. The families had the opportunity to meet and talk with their child’s teacher and learn more about the school’s reading program.

We want to extend a big thank you to the Forest Ridge Elementary School team for all their hard work and dedication in making tonight’s event a success. It was a wonderful evening filled with laughter, learning, and love. We look forward to next year’s Title 1 Literacy Night and all the other opportunities for our community to come together and support reading.

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High School Internship Program in Integrated Mathematical Oncology (HIP IMO)

The High school student Internship Program in Integrated Mathematical Oncology (HIP IMO) is an exciting opportunity for high school students aged 16 or older to gain interdisciplinary research experience in the field of cancer research. The program, which takes place at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, is designed to prepare students for careers in cancer research and includes a mentored summer training program.”

HIP IMO applications are now being accepted summer 2023. The program will run June 5 – July 28, 2023. HIP IMO is an integrated mathematical oncology-centric internship program that delivers interdisciplinary team science research experiences for high school students ages 16 or older by the time of the internship. This mentored summer training program is designed for motivated aspiring scientists to help prepare them for interdisciplinary cancer research careers.

Working under the direction and guidance of faculty/scientist mentors in the Integrated Mathematical Oncology (IMO) department, interns are involved in activities designed to foster the development of life-long research skills. Students will be assigned individual research projects appropriate to their interests and abilities.

Details and application :  https://moffitt.org/hipimo

Applications are due by Feb. 1.

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CRHS alum now TV broadcast meteorologist

Gunnar Consol used to do the morning show in school, now he does it professionally

Photos courtesy of Gunnar Consol. Follow Gunnar Consol on twitter at @GunnarConsolWx

It is always inspiring to see our former students achieve success and make a name for themselves in their chosen fields. Gunnar Consol,  Crystal River High School alumnus class of 2017, has made a successful career for himself in the field of meteorology and broadcast journalism.

After graduating from Crystal River High School, Gunnar attended Plymouth State University where he received his degree in Meteorology, and was a student-athlete on the PSU Panthers NCAA DIII Track and Field team.

Upon graduating, Gunnar began his career as the Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter at NBC affiliate WHIZ Media Company in Zanesville, Ohio. He gained valuable experience and honing his skills as a meteorologist at WHIZ.

Currently, Gunnar is the Weekend Meteorologist at CBS and FOX affiliate WEVV-TV News 44 in Evansville, Indiana. In this role, he is responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date weather forecasts to the community, as well as reporting on weather-related news and events.

I had a chance to talk with Gunnar recently about his work as a meteorologist and what impact and role Citrus County Schools had. Gunnar shared, “I can’t help but be appreciative of how going through the Citrus County School System has helped facilitate my passions. This has undoubtedly helped get me to where I am today. I was naturally born with an affinity for the weather and an excitement of the news industry.” I was pleased when Gunnar shared when and what helped inspire him to follow his path. He said, “It was being able to be a part of the morning show at Homosassa Elementary, Crystal River Middle, and Crystal River High Schools that helped create the natural pathway into broadcast metrology.”

Gunnar’s parents reside in Citrus County and he makes an effort to visit when his schedule allows, such as the brief 36 hours he had at home during the holidays before returning to work on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Evansville.

We are so proud of Gunnar’s accomplishments and the success he has achieved. Gunnar is a shining example of what can be achieved through determination and a willingness to follow your dreams. We are proud of all that our alumni have achieved, regardless of their chosen career paths. From medical technicians to carpenters, teachers to nurses, engineers to plumbers, and meteorologists or something else, each and every one of our alumni has made their mark and we look forward to seeing all that they will accomplish in the future.

Follow Gunnar Consol on Facebook by clicking here or on twitter at @GunnarConsolWx

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