Page 4 - Talk of Tequesta - November '21

Page 4, The Talk Of Tequesta

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Charities
Over $300,000 has been raised to help veterans. 100
percent of the proceeds of this event are distributed to:
• Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (https://www.wvrf.org)
• Southeast Florida Honor Flight (https://www.
honorflightsefl.org/)
• Operation 300 (http://op300.org/)
• Renewal Coalition (https://renewalcoaligon.org/)
• Tequesta Friends of Public Safety (https://www.tequesta.org/)
Quote from Southeast Honor Flight, “The Tequesta
Chili Cook-off is one of our most favorite events! Not only
are we humbled by being one of the charities to benefit
from these efforts, we are also in awe of how you invite
local WWII, Korean and Vietnam veterans and honor
them. It is moving for them and for the crowd! We thank
you and commend you for all your hard work to give back
to veterans.”
Celebrity Judges
Abby Brennan (Tequesta), Mayor Comerford (Jupiter
Inlet Colony), Steve Weagle (WPTV), Brendon McCarthy
(McCarthy’s Irish Pub), Harry MacArthur (Harry and
the Natives), Matt Brown (Lynora’s), Jerry Somma
(Via Productions), Matt Lincoln (WPEC), Kara Duffy
(WPEC), Mayor D’Ambra (Tequesta), Virginia Sinicki Chili Cook-Off judges, 2021
(97.9 WRMF), Frances Umpierre (92.1 Real Radio), Nick
Price (PGA Champion), Ken Kennerly (Honda Classic) • VIP, $100 –-16 ounce
Ticket Prices refillable glass mug, T-shirt,
21 and older event – no pets, only clear bags allowed; 10th Anniversary gift/food
tickets available online at Eventbrite, at Tequesta Brewing by McCarthy’s Irish Pub
Company, at McCarthy’s Pub and at Tequesta Fire Rescue. and Hogsnappers, upgraded
• General admission: $30 all inclusive ($35 day of event) selection of beer, wine,
• Special ticket: Entrance – 16-ounce refillable glass mug, seltzers and Prosecco, VIP
T-shirt – $60 (online only) tent access, VIP parking
(online only)
• VIP table of 10, $1,500
– All of the amenities
included with the above
VIP ticket plus a private
table for up to 10 people.
• WWII vets/Korean War
vets free; all other vets $20
with photo identification.

Tequesta Fire Rescue

Oxbridge Academy on the Move

What does an acclaimed co-educational, independent newly appointed athletic director Stan Ross, also the
school – known for instilling values, building boys’ lacrosse coach. “Oxbridge paused the football
character, emphasizing diversity, and creating a program in 2018 with some safety concerns with some
curriculum suited for individual choice – do when of the games on the schedule and other reorganization
it reaches its 10-year milestone? In the case of decisions.” Ross adds. “COVID-19 delayed our plans
Chili team
Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach it adds a a little, however we feel we are ready for the return of
middle school for grades seven and eight and brings football as a junior varsity sport next fall and varsity
back one of its signature athletic programs, football competition in the years to come.”
along with a return of its cheerleading team. The
Editorial copy appearing herewith is not necessarily the viewpoint of
Seabreeze Publications of Central Florida. Most editorial copy is created by Oxbridge Academy Middle School opened its doors The athletic program also includes baseball,
the homeowners and is edited by their appointed editor. in August and football is set to return to campus in basketball, cross-country, equestrian, golf, lacrosse,
the fall of 2022. sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, track & field,
tennis, girls volleyball, and girls flag football. Over
“When we began planning for our 10-year anniversary the years, many Oxbridge student-athletes have
and identified ways to build on our strong foundation, received scholarships to play at the next level in
a middle school and bringing back our football college.
Seabreeze Publications program were a big part of the conversation,”
explained Oxbridge Head of School Ralph Maurer. Academically, Oxbridge boasts an average class
The school’s 10-year milestone also coincided with size of 14, a 9:1 student/faculty ratio, and a faculty
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M. Sean Reid several other important factors: more families moving of which 77% have advanced degrees, including
J. Reid into the area and an increasing demand for private 13% with doctorates. Oxbridge is also proud of its
school education. The timing is right, and so is the unique, signature programs: Artificial Intelligence
Sales mission. (AI), Aviation, Cambridge (England) Scholars, and
Tom English, Laura Berrio, Bret McCormick Independent Research. The school’s Model U.N. and
“Adding middle school grades means preparing debate teams and its theater students consistently
Production Manager Lee Nostrant students at a younger age to be world citizens receive statewide awards and recognition. The
and future leaders who are caring, confident, number of extra-curricular options grows as students
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Elaine Donholt • Ruth Nekoranec • Katie Heystek compassionate, critical thinkers,” Maurer continues. are encouraged to bring new ideas for clubs. Oxbridge
Sherry Whalon • Dianne Strout • Karen Kalisz “It gives younger students from all walks of life the also emphasizes community service, which includes
opportunity to benefit from a culture that nurtures tutoring students, clothing and toy drives, and beach
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