Provided by: Kimberly Muirhead

Wayne Gent will miss personally knowing students and teachers when he transitions from Dwyer High School's principal to North Area superintendent in early summer. "The day to day interactions with the students is one of the highlights of the job," said Gent. Gent has been Dwyer's principal for the past two school years, during which he has had the chance to watch stu...
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Provided by: Kathleen Glover Jupiter Inlet

The Loxahatchee River Historical Society (LRHS) held it's annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 21, at Admiral's Cove Country Club. The Bessie DuBois Award is given each year in recognition and gratitude for outstanding contributions to the community and the Society. This year the award was presented by Congressman Tim Mahoney and Congressman Ron Klein to Societ...
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Provided by: Paul Herrick

Gregory P. Herrick, son of Emily Herrick of Palm Beach Gardens and Paul Herrick of Jupiter, Salutatorian of Jupiter High School Class of 1990, and former engineer for the local divisions of both Consulier and Pratt & Whitney, was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Aerospace Engineering from Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi on 2 May 2008....
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Provided by: Kathleen Glover Jupiter Inlet

In 1854, President Franklin Pierce signed an order to set aside a parcel of land on the Fort Jupiter Reservation for a lighthouse and in 1860, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse beacon was lit for the first time as a guiding light to mariners. Today, May 8, 2008, President George W. Bush signed a Congressional bill to designate the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and surrounding 12...
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Provided by: Ashley Pengue

With the help of their teacher sponsor, Ashley Pengue, Jupiter Elementary started a Student Government Association (SGA) program this year for students in third through fifth grade. The 15 student members focus on encouraging pride in their school and involvement in the local community. On Friday, April 25, 2008, Arbor Day was celebrated at Jupiter Elementary with fun ...
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