Ruby Lewis Wins Lakeland 5 Kilometer City Race

Ruby Lewis, granddaughter of Ronnie and Carolyn Lewis, running for the George Jenkins Eagles, has won the Lakeland 5 Kilometer City Race (approximately 3.1 miles) in a time of 21 minutes and 51.45 seconds.  The cross country meet was held at Tenoroc High School.  She competed against All Saints' Academy, Foundation Christian Academy, George Jenkins, Kathleen, Lake Gibson, Lakeland, ­McKeel Academy, Oasis Christian Academy, Santa Fe Catholic, Tenoroc, Winter Haven and Victory Christian Academy.  Link to The Ledger article.

The George Jenkins Eagles have three other excellent runners on the girl's team.  They are Teresa Trantham, Casey Johnson and Heather Meskimen.  Teresa Tranthan was a slight favorite.

A quote from Ruby - "It feels so good, I don't think winning has ever felt this good."

Update From Jane Morris Bay

I'm retiring in four (4) week after 35 years working at Lucasfilm. Had a big party, lots of fun and am heading to Nepal for another conference with the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers -Link to Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers - in Kathmandu. Will be going from October 31 to November 17. Home (Villa Marin) for three weeks, then to Santa Fe for Christmas and New Years. So looking forward to my new life.

Howard Hart Shares Story of His Love Affair With Barbara Robbins

Howard Hart, who was married to our own Barbara Robbins, wishes to tell the class the love story between Barbara and him.  Please visit the link - Story From Howard Hart.

Ferrin Hicks Discharged From Hospital

A heart catheterization revealed that Ferrin has no heart blockage and the physicians found no evidence of heart attack.  So, Ferrin was discharged without knowing why he was having chest pains.

Ferrin Hicks Hospitalized Again

Ferrin Hicks reports that he has suffered another heart attack and disorientation.  EMS transported him to the LRMC emergency room a couple of days ago.  He is in bed 360A.  The telephone number for LRMC is 863-687-1100.

Roger Sherman Shares a Video From Ireland Trip

Allan, if you can, share the attached YouTube video - Te Deum - Bridgetown Priory, Blackwater Valley, Ireland - with the class. It was one of the highlights of my Ireland trip and was just a mile away from the Castle in which I stayed.

Jane Morris Bay Reveals Retirement Plans

Enjoy the slideshow showing Jane's new retirement home, a luxurious condominium named Villa Marin in San Rafael and read her retirement email in the link below the slideshow.
Read Jane's retirement email.