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Oxbridge Academy To Open Middle School

In August 2021

Oxbridge Academy To Open Middle School, Welcoming 7th And 8th Grade Students In August

Oxbridge Academy announced today that it is thinkers, world citizens, and future leaders who are Jan. 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. To register, visit www.oapb.org/
expanding its academic offerings to include a middle caring, confident, compassionate, and unafraid to tackle oxbridgemiddle/admission-events-form.
school to serve seventh and eighth grade students, and solve 21st-century problems.” To apply or for more information about the Oxbridge
beginning in August 2021. Oxbridge Middle School students will receive the same Academy Middle School, contact the Admissions Office
“Adding a middle school expands our commitment high-caliber academic experience provided to students in at admission@oapb.org or (561) 972-9826.
to offering a world-class education and gives younger grades 9 to 12 and will also have the opportunity to try About Oxbridge Academy
students the opportunity to experience and benefit from out for the school’s award-winning athletic program that Oxbridge Academy is a private college preparatory
our enriching culture that nurtures and instills Oxbridge features 22 sports. In addition, middle school students high school entering its second decade of providing an
values within a diverse and inclusive community,” said will be encouraged to create clubs and participate in outstanding education to students in grades 9 to 12. In
Ralph Maurer, head of school at Oxbridge Academy. community outreach efforts, becoming fully integrated August 2021 it will add a middle school serving students
Oxbridge attracts students from across Palm Beach and into the school’s culture of kindness. They will also enjoy in seventh and eighth grades. Founded in 2011 by
Martin counties to its 54-acre campus in West Palm access to Oxbridge Academy’s gourmet dining services philanthropist William I. Koch, Oxbridge’s mission is to
Beach. and state-of-the-art health and wellness programs. provide a challenging, dynamic education where students
The vision of adding a middle school has been planned Oxbridge Academy is committed to building a diverse learn important life skills, whether it is in the classroom,
for several years, with a concentrated focus this past year and inclusive community of families that place a high laboratory, art studio or athletic field that they can apply
as part of the celebration of the school’s 10th anniversary. value on investing in a private school education for their to build a strong foundation for a successful future. The
“Entering our second decade, a middle school was a children. Middle school students also will be eligible for 54-acre campus features state-of-the-art classrooms and
big part of the conversation as we identified ways to financial aid. academic and athletic amenities equipped with advanced
build on our strong foundation and offer an exceptional For more information about Oxbridge Academy Middle technologies. Oxbridge Academy is located at 3151 North
private school education to a broader constituency of School, visit https://www.oapb.org/oxbridgemiddle. A Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. For more
students,” Maurer said. “Expanding to middle school virtual information session will be held for prospective information, visit www.oapb.org or call (561) 972-9600.
means preparing students at a younger age to be critical middle school students and their parents on Thursday,

Singer SPotlight from page 1 through the Palm Beach County Food Bank’s Lois’ as a philanthropist and humanitarian.
Food4Kids program. The former takes dogs languishing A native of Georgia, Knight began her singing career
“ (The) COVID-19 pandemic has upended our ability in shelters, provides them with specialized therapy with her siblings at age 8 in a group called the “Pips.” The
to do an in-person Lady in Red Gala – as it has adversely dog training, and gives them free of charge to disabled group opened for R&B legends in the 1950s, then headed
impacted so much of our everyday lives,” said Lois veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to Motown and crossed over to pop music. As “Gladys
Pope, founder and chair of LIFE – Leaders in Furthering and other traumatic brain injuries. The latter is a year- Knight & The Pips,” they recorded their signature song,
Education, who hosts the evening. “But the gala is always round initiative that provides underserved, disadvantaged Midnight Train to Georgia. Other group and solo hits
an evening of great entertainment and great fun, and this children with nutritious meals when they are not in include: I Who Have Nothing, Where My Heart Belongs,
year will be no exception thanks to the participation of school, on LIFE weekends, and during the summer. The That’s What Friends Are For, Every Beat Of My Heart,
Gladys Knight and Dana Carvey.” COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated an already tenuous and I Heard It Through The Grapevine.
The Lady in Red Gala is also about doing great things situation for these children; one in five go hungry every Dana Carvey is the Emmy-Award winning actor and
for the most vulnerable and at-risk members of society. night. comedian who is best known for his iconic and indelible
And this year continues that tradition: Proceeds will “So while we are enjoying all the great entertainment, Saturday Night Live characters – most memorably Church
benefit disabled veterans through the “Pups4Patriots” we’re also making a difference in people’s lives,” said Lady, Grumpy Old Man, Hans, of the Hans and Franz
program at American Humane, and South Florida youth Pope. “That’s always been our guiding principle.” bodybuilding duo, and, of course, Garth – Mike Myers’
She credits the thousands of gala attendees and “excellent cohost” on the classic sketch turned feature
LIFE supporters for being able to fulfill this mission. film, Wayne’s World.
“Everything that we have achieved with the Lady in Red He has received much praise for his uncanny
Gala over these more than two decades – all the lives comedic impersonations of American political figures
we have touched for the better, the difference we have (popular with both audiences and the subjects of his
made in helping disabled veterans, impoverished and impersonation), including the elder George Bush, Ross
underserved children, in saving dogs, cats, and other Perot, Jerry Brown, and Bob Dole.
animals, and so much more – is because of them and their Chairs of the gala are Lois Pope and Suzi Goldsmith.
generosity, empathy, friendship, and commitment.” Grand Honorary Chair is Christine Lynn and Honorary
Of course, the success of the Lady in Red Gala is also Chairs are Bjaye and Frank Pilotte. Generous corporate
attributable to the quality of its entertainment. Indeed, the sponsors for the night include: Ambassador Realty Corp.,
great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one Conair Corporation, Van Cleef & Arpels, Wells Fargo
of the greatest. Very few singers over the last 50 years Advisors, and Gladys & Sy Ziv Foundation, Ronald S.
have matched her unassailable artistry. She is a seven- Kochman, president.
time Grammy winner who has enjoyed No. 1 hits in pop, Tickets are $500. Contact LIFE to reserve your virtual
gospel, R&B and adult contemporary; triumphed in film, link. Call (561) 582-8083 or email life@life-edu.org.
television and live performance; and made a difference For more information about LIFE visit www.life-edu.org.
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