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Rotary Club of St. Augustine Ensures Community Project Continues for Culinary Academy

SJTHS Academy of Culinary Arts /

When the Culinary Academy learned that a new funding source was needed to continue their years of community service preparing meals for the homeless population in St. Augustine, the team started reaching out to local organizations for financial support.  Included in the search was a conversation with Advisory Board member, Lorna MacDonald (Raintree restaurant), regarding […]

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Executive Chef Mesmerizes Academy Students with Molecular Gastronomy

SJTHS Academy of Culinary Arts /

Molecular Gastronomy?  Sounds scientific! But, what does science and culinary arts have in common? Well, according to WebstaurantStore blog,  molecular gastronomy is a “branch of food science that focuses on the physical and chemical processes that arise then cooking. These processes and interactions are explored and manipulated to yield flavorful functional, and artistic results. Molecular

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PMHS Students Stand Out at the Skills USA Florida State Competition

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The SkillsUSA members of Pedro Menendez High School really showed up for the Skills USA Florida State Competition in April.  Members of the Architectural Drafting Team took 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and even 4th place in the STATE!  The Technical Drafting Team took a silver medal, and the Masonry team placed 4th, 5th, and 6th.  Members

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Virtual Guest Speakers Offer Their Expertise To Academy Students

NHS Communications Academy, NHS St. Johns Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, NHS Stellar Academy of Engineering /

While COVID restrictions have put a hold on in-person guest speaker events for the 2020-21 school year, Academy students still had the opportunity to meet with professionals in the classroom via virtual platforms. This year, Nease’s Academies have offered a multitude of virtual guest speaker events to our students.  Communications Academy guests have included News

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VyStar Academy of Business “Shamrock” Promotion

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The Pedro Menendez High School VyStar Academy of Business held a promotion through the on-campus credit union to help boost member enrollment.  Students hid 4 leaf clovers around campus and any student that found those clovers could exchange them for prizes and gift cards.  The VyStar interns took these opportunities with the lucky winners to

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SJTHS Alum Presents Post High School Journey to Academy

SJTHS Academy of Aquaculture /

David McCrea (class of 2020) visited the Coastal & Water Academy to share with students his journey since graduation and his future plans working in the utility industry.  McCrea landed a full-time job with the City of Bunnell a few months after graduation as a Water Collection and Distribution Technician Trainee.  His short-term goal is

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Summer Internship Leads to Job for Stellar Academy of Engineering Student

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Can a summer internship set a student up for future success in the industry they’re pursuing? Absolutely! Just ask Garrett Queener, Stellar Academy of Engineering graduate, class of 2018.  Garrett shared his thoughts on summer internships: What made you pursue an internship as a Junior in the Academy? I originally pursued an internship through the

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