Christian youth rally in Tampa will feature rappers, spoken word poets, singers

By Elisabeth Parker, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Christian rappers Keon “Sho-Nuff” Jenkins, left, and Chad “Young Martyr” Bagley practice the routine they will perform Sunday at Fresh 4 Life. EAST TAMPA — Christ is "fresh." As in the newest thing. Cutting edge. Vibrant. Fly. That's the message of a youth rally this weekend of poets, rappers and gospel singers. Youth today are ...

Marshall Christian sets record enrollment

Marshall Christian Academy Director Ed Rogers is excited about the Christ-based educational opportunities available to area youth at his school. Marshall Christian Academy began in 2005 as a way to provide Christian education to preschool through high school students in and around Marshall County.

School Notes

McClure Junior High School will hold a car and dog wash from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 11 on 43rd Street between Wolf Road and Johnson Avenue, just south of the Western Springs school. The cost is $5 for any vehicle or dog, rain or shine.

High School Football Recap: Trinity Proves They're Number One

There is currently an abundance of exciting happenings taking place in the world of high school football. National powerhouse schools are battling it out in interstate matchups, while superstar recruits are out performing for potential suitors. Many of the top high school football teams in the nation have already come up with a season-defining win or felt the heartbreak of a crushing early ...

Computers aid home schoolers

Editor’s Note: This story is the second in a series on home school and its popularity throughout the region and the state. Colorado leads the United States in the percentage of home-schooled children.