Florida Teacher of Year Christie Bassett “Very Thankful” for Polk State College
As Florida’s 2015 Teacher of the Year, Christie Bassett is often asked about her own educational background, and each time the question is posed, she proudly shares her status as a Polk State alumna. “I’m…
Polk State Student Elected President of Florida African-American Student Association
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School student Kailah Ruffen of Winter Haven has been elected president of the Florida African-American Student Association. She currently serves on the organization’s Board of Directors as vice president of…
Polk State Music to Present Masterworks Concert on May 2, 3
Polk State Music’s 2014-15 season culminates May 2 and 3, when the program will present its annual Masterworks Concert. “The bottom line is that this concert will feature the most challenging and academic, yet entertaining,…
Want to Be a More Confident Speaker? Then Polk State’s Speech and Debate Team Wants You
Polk State’s relatively new — but thriving — Speech and Debate Team will host its first-ever tryouts Wednesday. No experience is necessary. Students don’t even have to bring their own material to read. The only…
Polk State Theatre Makes History with Sold-Out Opening-Night Performance; “Footloose: The Musical” Continues April 23, 24, 26
Polk State Theatre made College history last week, with a sold-out opening-night performance of “Footloose: The Musical.” Director Mark Hartfield described the April 16 play opening: “We had good houses all weekend, but Thursday was…
Polk State Music’s John Anderson Directs First-Ever All County Men’s Chorus
It’s a huge honor for a music educator — and it belongs to Polk State’s John Anderson. Anderson was recently selected by his fellow music teachers to direct the first-ever All County Men’s Chorus. Anderson led the 100-member…
Four Polk State Students Receive Academic Honors
Four Polk State College students have received statewide academic honors, and one of those has received a national scholarship from Coca-Cola. Earlier this month, the Florida College System, comprised of Polk State and 27 other…
Jewel of the Ridge Artists Takes Time to Inspire Polk State Musicians
He was speaking to music students, but the advice Omar Sosa gave during his Wednesday workshop at Polk State Winter Haven was more about life than chords and keys. “Listen to your teachers. Travel the…
Polk State Theatre Presents “Footloose: The Musical” Beginning April 16
Polk State Theatre will end its season of comedies with a fan favorite, presenting “Footloose: The Musical” beginning April 16. “It’s a musical. It’s funsy fun. If you come into the show with any blues,…
Polk State Students to Share Their Talents During Art in Transit Week
Art in Transit week kicks off April 13, and Polk State students will be out and about, sharing their talents with bus riders across the county. Art in Transit is a weeklong program to encourage…