Sunday, April 21, 2013
The Carrollwood Day School’s girls’ tennis team didn’t take home the title, but they have strong prospects for the coming years.
Carrollwood Day School’s girls didn’t bring home a state Class 1A championship title this week, but the future looks bright. The team lost both matches played in the April 16 championships in Orlando, according to The Tampa Tribune. Even so, coach John Most is very hopeful about next year’s chances. “We’re only going to get stronger and tougher,” Most told The Tribune. This year’s team held an 18-0 dual-match record. The whole roster returns for the next two years. Check out the Tribune's full story here. Want to congratulate the girls for their run at the state title? Just comment below! Keep up with what's happening around town by signing up for the Carrollwood-Northdale Patch newsletter!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Carrollwood Day School’s Nick Rodriquez struck the milestone during the Patriot’s game against Santa Fe Catholic.
Carrollwood Day School’s head baseball coach has been on the job for less than a year and he’s already breaking records. Nick Rodriguez logged his 100th career win in early March, according to Bay News 9. The victory came when the Patriots topped Santa Fe Catholic 11-1. Rodriquez was hired by Carrollwood Day School in September 2012, but his coaching career dates back to 2001 when he was hired by Tampa Prep to serve as an assistant. He was the very first varsity baseball coach at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School in Pasco County and managed to score “five consecutive regional tournament appearances, and back-to-back district titles in 2010 and 2011,” according to an earlier Patch article. He was named the Pasco County Coach of the …
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
AT&T brought its Wheel and Pedal simulator to the school to demonstrate the dangers of texting and driving.
When it comes to driving home the lesson about texting and driving, the younger the better. That's the philosophy behind AT&T's Wheel and Pedal simulator. As part of AT&T’s aggressive Txtng & Drivng…It Can Wait public awareness campaign, the communications company took its simulator to Carrollwood Day School, 1515 W. Bearrs Ave., Tampa, last week to give Barbie Monty's fifth-grade class a chance to try it out. According to Michele Money-Carson, senior public relations consultant for West Florida AT&T Corporate Communications, the goal of the “It Can Wait” movement is to save lives and make texting and driving as unacceptable as drinking and driving. "That is the simple-yet-vital message AT&T is sending drivers, particularly teens," she …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Christopher Ryan, a longtime private school educator, will head the Carrollwood High School program.
Carrollwood Day School's new high school principal hails from across the pond. The school announced this week they had selected Christopher Ryan, a UK native and former computer science and information technology educator. Ryan graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University, said Shannon Gauthier, Carrollwood Day School spokesperson. Ryan starts July 1. Ryan taught computer science and information technology at Washington International School, located in Washington, D.C., where he went on to become head of IT and then assistant high school principal. After 11 years at Washington International School, Ryan moved to the British School of Washington, another IB school, also located in D.C. and later became assistant head of school in 2011…
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Freedom High School's starting quarterback Taylor King recently transferred to CDS and will play for the Patriots next year.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
There's no denying Carrollwood Day School's varsity football team had a great run this season, advancing two games into the post season before being knocked out the race by First Baptist Lions in November. Their next season is shaping up to be even better. Freedom High School's starting quarterback Taylor King, who as a junior this season passed for 743 yards and eight touchdowns, has enrolled in Carrollwood Day School, CDS head coach Lane McLaughlin confirmed Friday according to the Tampa Tribune's Prep Report blog. The Patriots will be losing their starting QB, Vidal Woodruff, who is graduating. To read the entire Tribune story go here.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
On Oct. 12, the school will decorate the campus with pink flowers, ribbons and other decor in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This time of year sporting pink has an extra special meaning. And Carrollwood Day School is taking it a step further. On Oct. 12, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, students from the toddlers to the seniors in high school will be “painting” the CDS campuses pink with flowers, ribbons and other decorations that will beautify the campuses throughout the month of October. This year Paint The Campus Pink will be honoring Trudi Buscemi, a CDS Elementary and Middle School Principal, as she reaches her tenth year surviving breast cancer. An important component of the CDS International Baccalaureate program is Community and Service, and CDS will participate in several service-oriented projects to raise money for the Susan G. Komen…
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The decision was made last week.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
This just in from Carrollwood Day School: Carrollwood Day School’s Chair of the Board of Trustees, Scott Price, announced last week that Ryan P. Kelly will assume the role of Head of School effective July 1, 2013. In 2011, Kelly was selected by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) to receive an NAIS Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads. During this yearlong professional development program, he participated in an intensive leadership institute and studied the major issues facing independent schools today. Kelly has previously participated in Harvard University’s professional development program for New and Aspiring School Leaders and the Sun Valley Leadership Institute, an organization that focuses on helping educators in …
Monday, September 24, 2012
The program was made possible by Catania & Catania law firm.
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Monday, September 24, 2012
This just in from Carrollwood Day School, 1515 W. Bearss Avenue: Texting can be more dangerous than alcohol to drivers, and government officials are starting to take notice. Laws are being passed in many states to ban texting while driving, and a large number of PSAs are being broadcast on internet and television. Thanks to a partnership between Carrollwood Day School and an organization called PEER Awareness, the dangers of texting while driving can now be experienced in a safe, controlled environment. PEER Awareness, a health and wellness company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will visit Carrollwood Day School on Friday, September 28. Students and faculty will be introduced to the AWARE-TXT Simulator from 9 a.m. until the end of the …
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Find out what you may have missed.
This week, we saw businesses open and close, learned more about local deputies in the community and found out about a county meeting to curb the pouring of cooking oil down toilets and sink drains. Check out the top five headlines of the week: If you have a story idea or news tip, call 813-230-4967.
Friday, September 21, 2012
The film will be shown in October at Carrollwood Day School.
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Carrollwood Day School is hosting a screening of the Happy movie at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2 at the school, 1515 W. Bearss Avenue. The movie will be shown in the CDS newly-renovated theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie will begin at 7 p.m. This event is open to the public. Although this movie is unrated, CDS recommends it is appropriate for ages 13 and older. The HAPPY movie is an educational documentary that leads viewers on a journey across 5 continents in search of the keys to happiness. The film addresses many of the fundamental issues we face in today’s society: how do we balance the allure of money, fame and social status with our needs for strong relationships, health and personal fulfillment? Through remarkable …
