Page 10 - Talk of Tequesta - December '21

Page 10, The Talk Of Tequesta

arT haPPenings from page 9 Artists in The North
County Art Association
post Tuesday and Thursday
paint outs on Meet Up,
Plein Air North Palm
Beach County, and also at
NCAA.6of6art.com.
The gallery has a new
wonderful location at
578 N. U.S. Highway 1,
Tequesta. Phone: (561)
310-8499. Artist Diane Hutchinson

Artist Alan Wayne

Lots of fun at the art show Artist Bill Sabino with Pamela Hibbard Giarratana

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
Artist Julie Silk Beaumont has a variety of works including
birds, manatees and more. 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
Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach it adds a a little, however we feel we are ready for the return of
iT’s The law 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
Did You Know Oxbridge Academy Middle School opened its doors The athletic program also includes baseball,
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,
That, In Florida… “When we began planning for our 10-year anniversary the years, many Oxbridge student-athletes have
tennis, girls volleyball, and girls flag football. Over
and identified ways to build on our strong foundation, received scholarships to play at the next level in
By Adam S. Gumson, Esq. a middle school and bringing back our football college.
program were a big part of the conversation,”
Having a trust does explained Oxbridge Head of School Ralph Maurer. Academically, Oxbridge boasts an average class
not eliminate the need The school’s 10-year milestone also coincided with size of 14, a 9:1 student/faculty ratio, and a faculty
for a will. A pour-over several other important factors: more families moving of which 77% have advanced degrees, including
will covers assets not into the area and an increasing demand for private 13% with doctorates. Oxbridge is also proud of its
in the trust which may school education. The timing is right, and so is the unique, signature programs: Artificial Intelligence
still have to go through mission. (AI), Aviation, Cambridge (England) Scholars, and
probate. However, by Independent Research. The school’s Model U.N. and
having a will, you are “Adding middle school grades means preparing debate teams and its theater students consistently
able to appoint a personal students at a younger age to be world citizens receive statewide awards and recognition. The
representative of your
own choosing instead of and future leaders who are caring, confident, number of extra-curricular options grows as students
the court appointing one compassionate, critical thinkers,” Maurer continues. are encouraged to bring new ideas for clubs. Oxbridge
for you had you died intestate (i.e., without a will). “It gives younger students from all walks of life the also emphasizes community service, which includes
Summary administration is a streamlined version opportunity to benefit from a culture that nurtures tutoring students, clothing and toy drives, and beach
of probate that allows for a quicker and more efficient and instills values such as integrity, honesty, respect, clean ups.
processing of a deceased person’s estate. It is a and gratitude. It will help them develop character and
“shortcut” available only if: 1) The death occurred more discover their passions at an earlier age and prepare It’s your turn to discover Oxbridge.
than two years ago; or 2) the total value of the estate them for a seamless transition to our high school.”
does not exceed $75,000. For more information about Oxbridge Academy,
If a child support order has been violated, the “Bringing back our football program adds another e-mail admission@oapb.org or call (561) 972-9826.
nonpaying party may be in contempt of court if the fantastic athletic program and enhances opportunities
failure to pay is deemed willful by the court. However, for our student body and school spirit,” explains
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