Brothers ‘Glow’ as Terrace Stars

Joshua, Benjamin and Samuel Glow are the first recipients of a new city award meant to recognize kids for academic achievement.

Brothers ‘Glow’ as Terrace Stars

Joshua, Benjamin and Samuel Glow are the first recipients of a new city award meant to recognize kids for academic achievement.

If you visit the Glow family in fall and winter, you’re likely to find some science experiments taking place in their Temple Terrace home. While many families focus on sports during those seasons, the Glow brothers—Joshua, Benjamin and Samuel—are preparing for science fairs. This year, each one walked away with awards from the Hillsborough Regional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair. On Tuesday, Temple Terrace Mayor Frank Chillura and the City Council recognized them as the first recipients of the “Terrace Star” award. “(The) brothers share a common love of science and a passion for competing in the county and state science fairs,” Chillura said. “We honor and commend (them for their) accomplishments and dedication.” …

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Lewis 3rd-Grader: Crickets Are the Best-Tasting Insects

Samuel Glow, who was recognized by Mayor Frank Chillura as a “Terrace Star,” completed a science fair project that was appetizing or revolting, depending on your point of view.

When City Councilman David Pogorilich asked Samuel Glow which insect tastes best, the Lewis Elementary School third-grader thought for a few seconds. “Crickets,” was his answer. Watch the exchange in the video above. How does Samuel know what crickets taste like? He completed a science fair project in which he explored edible insects and their nutritional value. He received second place in third grade Life Science at the Hillsborough Regional Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair earlier this year. On Tuesday, Temple Terrace Mayor Frank Chillura and the City Council recognized Samuel as a “Terrace Star.” The new program honors kids in local schools who have made special academic achievements. Samuel and his brothers…

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Men of Tomorrow Receive Donation for SAT Preparation for At-Risk Youth

The University Area Community Development Corp. awarded the fraternity a $1,000 donation.

The University Area Community Development Corp. recently donated $1,000 to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's Men of Tomorrow program to cover the costs of its SAT preparation program for at-risk youth. This program, serving the university area community and beyond, also provides workshops for the participants, which include: goal setting, time management, career choices, financial aid, study skills, interviewing skills, college life, financial responsibility, managing money, community involvement, and social outings. "We've been providing Men of Tomorrow with meeting space and support for years," said Dan Jurman, UACDC executive director and CEO. "This year we wanted to focus additional resources specifically on helping these exemplary …

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King High Makes Newsweeks’ Top High Schools

The local high school joined 113 other Florida campuses on the magazine’s 2013 list of 2,000 schools.

Temple Terrace area parents and students have reason to be proud. One of the area’s high schools made it on Newsweeks’ Top 2,000 list of the best high schools in the country. Schools selected for the honor are “those that have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready grads,” the magazine’s website says. Honorees are judged on such factors as graduation rate, college acceptance rate and test scores. King High was 1,902 on the list of 2,000. The top school in the state is the International Baccalaureate School at Bartow High. The No. 1 school in the nation, according to Newsweek, is in Bowling Green, Ky. Other area schools on the list include Alonso, Freedom, Plant and Sickles. What do you think makes King stand out? Tell…

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Say Thanks to that Teacher Who Made a Big Impact on Your Life

In observance of National Teacher Day Tuesday, May 7, we're asking Patch readers to give a shout-out to their favorite teachers and post photos of their children doing something special for their teacher.

Long after our school days are over and we've moved on to careers and families, many of us still fondly recall a certain teacher in our life who made a big impact through his or her inspirational teaching, personable style or one-on-one attention. You can't underestimate the value of a good teacher. On Tuesday, May 7, the National Education Association will celebrate the 33rd annual National Teacher Day, a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make. In recognition of National Teacher Day, we're asking Temple Terrace Patch readers to recall that one teacher that made a significant impact on their life and tell us about him or her in the "comments" section below.  The national educational nonprofit, …

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Jamie Robe

8:15 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013

It was 1979 at Jesuit HS - Mr. Egan was our Social Studies Teacher. He bought the Pink Floyd record "The Wall" and must have really dug it. He set up a record player in the classroom and told us to lay our heads down while he played the record for a whole week! I actually remember some other students complaining about that... I thought it was the coolest thing a teacher ever did. He was a really …   more ›

GTE Seeks Scholarship Recipients

The GTE Financial Scholarship Foundation is awarding up to 24 $2,500 scholarships this year.

Need money for college? GTE may be able to help. The GTE Financial Scholarship Foundation is awarding up to 24 $2,500 scholarships this year. Those applying must be a high school senior or undergraduate student with at least a 3.0 grade point average and a history of volunteerism. The deadline for applications is June 19. For full details and to apply, visit gtefinancial.org/scholarships. Is your organization or company awarding a scholarship? Post word of it for free in the Temple Terrace Patch announcements. ______________ Temple Terrace Patch is an interactive community site, and we want you to get involved. Post a comment at the bottom of any story. Upload your photos to our Pics & Clips gallery. Post an Announcement to share your news…

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What's Tampa Bay Saying?

Paddling in Schools: Would You Support It?

One Florida County has given elementary school principals the green light to paddle misbehaving students. What do you think about this, Tampa Bay?

A trip to the principal’s office in Marion County elementary schools might mean more for misbehaving students than a call to parents and possible detention detail. Principals there have been given the green light to paddle unruly pupils. The county’s school board decided April 23 that it was high time this once banned practice was brought back into the educational system. Citing repeat disciplinary problems with students where nothing else worked to get kids on track, board member Carol Ely, a retired principal, put the idea on the table. While the measure passed, principals don’t have carte blanche to paddle kids. Principals must first obtain standing written permission from parents, and they must get verbal permission before each …

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