Kids in Lake Nona are picking up lacrosse sticks and joining one of the fastest-growing team sports in the country. Although interest in lacrosse is surging today, it’s a sport played with a ball and stick that has existed since the 17th century. Originally played by men, it’s been modified through the years with greater numbers of women and girls becoming lacrosse … [Read more...]
Nona Alumni: Stephanie Troisi
Photos Courtesy of Stephanie Troisi Age: 25 Year Graduated: 2011 Occupation: Special Education Teacher Current Location: Orlando, FL Stephanie Troisi was in middle school when she moved to Lake Nona with her parents after her father retired. Her family has been in Lake Nona since then, while Troisi began her journey to where she is now. Photos Courtesy of Stephanie … [Read more...]
Omar Mansy Joins the 14th Class of Stamps Scholars
Among 218 students of the 14th class of Stamps Scholars was Omar Mansy of Lake Nona High School. The Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship is valued at $36 million, and they choose students based on “their academic excellence, leadership experience, and exceptional character,” according to the scholarship. “This year’s group of new students joins us at a … [Read more...]
Nona Alumni: Matt Mendez
In this recurring monthly special, Nonahood News will be featuring those who’ve graduated from Lake Nona High School and will recognize the achievements they’ve made since. Some will have been a part of the first graduating class. Others might have graduated a few years later. Few have stayed in the Lake Nona area, and many have explored the world or are still doing so. Let’s … [Read more...]
Two Lake Nona Teachers Take Home Scholarship Grant
Two Lake Nona teachers, Darlene Grande of Eagle Creek Elementary and Gail Chase of Lake Nona High, were awarded the prestigious Grand Bohemian Excellence in Arts Award. Chase, second-time winner of this award, teaches theater. Grande teaches general music, K-5, and plans to use her scholarship to visit Austria and see the birthplace of Mozart and the Sound of Music tour. The … [Read more...]
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