Forestville Military Academy
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March 2005
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Volume 2-March 15, 2005
�Bridging the Gap�

Renaissance Academic Excellence Celebration
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On February 17, 2005, Forestville Military Academy held its 2nd quarter honor roll assembly "Passing the Torch: Keeping the Dream Alive".  The PTSA, parents, staff, and students all came to this celebration to recognize all the FMA students that obtain at least a 3.00 G.P.A. The program begun with Master of Ceremonies Cadet Frederick Bunter, Jr. introducing the FMA Color Guard.  The FMA Band, Choirs, and Drill Team provided great entertainment for the audiences.  Colonel Stanley Turner delivered words of inspirations to the youth of FMA.  As the guidance counselors called the names of the honorees, each came forward to obtain their certificate of achievement and students received a resounding clap of recognition for their hard work.  FMA had three students that received a 4.00 G.P.A., sophomore, Jystin Barlowe; seniors, Alicia Newton and JiMia McClurkin.  Special congratulations to  LaJoy Johnson from the Class of 2006 for obtaining a 4.14 G.P.A.!!!  FMA gave thanks to the parents that attended and have worked extremely hard to keep their child on the pathways to excellence. All the staff were proud of the accomplishments their students have made and encouraged others students to follow their peers' direction to greatness.

Special thanks to Phalena Washington, Kathy Aultman, Carlotta Reynolds, Mrs. Harris, Stg Theodore Price, Colonel Stanley Turner, General Freedman Warren, Eric Lyles, Cadet Frederick Bunter, Jr., Camera Club, Drill Team, Color Guards, Band, Choirs, guidance counselors, staff, PTSA, parents, and students for making the honor roll assembly a success.

PG SUMMER YOUTH INITIATIVE
Forestville Military Academy youth can apply for the Prince George's County Summer Youth Initiative until April 15, 2005.  Summer employment will give our youth the opportunity for a structured, supervised, and quality work experience that builds skills and assists in career decision making.  The Prince George's County Summer Youth Initiative Program goals are the following:
  * To provide youth an opportunity to gain valuable work and learning experiences in career fields that will enhance opportunities for future employment.
  * To provide youth an opportunity to develop the knowledge, employability skills and attitudes that will prepare them to become productive members of society.
  * To assist youth in finding opportunities for employment and enhance their academic skills.

If you are interested in applying for a summer position, you can download the application from the Prince George's County website at www.co.pg.md.us.

MARYLAND SCHOLARSHIP
The mission of the Maryland Higher Education Commission is to ensure that the people of Maryland have access to a high quality, diverse, adequately funded, effectively managed, and capably led system of postsecondary education.  The MHEC improves affordable access to higher education and the achievement of educational goals for every qualified Maryland citizen.  The MHEC offers many scholarship opportunities for Marylanders.  For more scholarship information go to www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid.
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