Lynn Franey, Knight Ridder Wire Service Published January 21 2004 It’s back-to-school time last August, and Katie Danahay frets over decorating her first classroom, creating a cozy reading nook, posting the alphabet above the blackboard. She is so stressed she doesn’t catch a mistake in her first letter to the parents of her Kansas City…
Rachel Strehlow Published: August 23, 2005 Gracefest, Pensacola’s popular Christian music festival, celebrates its fifth year with a new date and location. This year the Gracefest committees are planning their annual concert at a brand new location- Spring Street in Pensacola. Gracefest is scheduled for Sept. 16 and 17. This year’s concert boasts performances by…
Jim Ellis Published: January 21 2004 According to the National Association of Broadcasters’ (NAB) website, www.nab.org, Michael Powell, FCC commissioner, opposes Low Power FM (LPFM) radio. Powell believes the quality of programming suffers when LPFM stations dilute the airwaves. NAB also believes that the, “decision to legalize LPFM stations will cause massive interference problems for…
Brian McLellan Published: April 27, 2005 A new era was ushered in on Tuesday, when PJC announced Chanda Rigby as the new Head Coach for the PJC Women’s Basketball team. “I’m truly honored by this position,” Rigby said, “and I am really humbled for being offered this job.” Coach Rigby comes to the Pirates from…
Brian McLellan Published: April 27, 2005 PJC Women’s Basketball gave the PJC community a big reason to celebrate on April 14. Two of the biggest stars on the Lady Pirate team have signed to play at two of the biggest basketball schools in the country. Guard Dominique Washington signed to play next year for the…
Jim Ellis Published: January 21 2004 Jon Arthur, PJC alum, has worked in radio for the past 13 years as a DJ in Pensacola before striking out on his own to establish the first and only low power FM (LPFM) radio station in Crestview. According to Arthur, his station, WXEI 95.3 FM, is “conservative talk…
Brian McLellan Published: April 27, 2005 The Corsair is pleased to announce the winners of the 2004-2005 Athletes of the Year awards. Lady Pirate Basketball and recently signed West Virginia Mountaineer Tameka Kelly is the Corsair’s Female Athlete of the Year. Kelly, a 6’1″ forward from Pensacola and Pine Forest High School, led the team…
Brian McLellan Published: April 27, 2005 The PJC baseball team and softball teams both ended their seasons as the Panhandle Conference Runner-Up, and have secured spots in the State Tournament in Kissimmee. The Pirate Baseball team finished the season with a 36-16 record, with a 16-9 record in Panhandle Conference play. The Pirates will face…
Kristen Bailey Published: April 27, 2005 Beginning May 9 and continuing through August 3, summer semesters A, B, C and D take the same amount of course work from a regular fifteen week semester and compact them into a mere six weeks. This provides students with an opportunity to graduate more quickly, also providing more…
Samantha Smith Published: April 27, 2005 Any student may enter Honors courses with a letter of recommendation from a teacher, preferably someone from a field that is relevant to the class the student is interested in taking. Students with an overall 3.5 GPA or better may also enter an Honors course by going to the…