Polk County School Notes & Student News

Published: Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 7:42 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 7:42 p.m.

Students at Jewett School of the Arts held a three-week-long pet food drive and delivered a donation to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Lakeland on Feb. 20. They collected the food in partnership with the SPCA and Volunteers In Service To the Elderly, with the goal of helping the elderly keep their pets. Students created commercials and posters and were ambassadors for the project, collecting more than 700 pounds of pet food.

SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

Southeastern University has named Frank Kendrick the new president of the university's alumni association.

Kendrick is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Building Construction and graduated with a master of arts in ministerial leadership in 2009 from Southeastern. He is chief executive officer and founder of NuJak Companies Inc., and his company has been a part of various construction projects at Southeastern, including the Chick-fil-A Express and the Fire Football Stadium.

Kendrick is also highly involved in the Lakeland community, serving on the board of directors of Lakeland Regional Medical Center and on the advisory board of VISTE (Volunteers in Service to the Elderly).

In the past, he has been on the board of United Way, the Lakeland Chamber and AMI Kids.

KOHL'S SCHOLARSHIPS

Kohl's Department Stores' Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program will award nearly $400,000 in scholarships and prizes to more than 2,500 students who have made a positive impact on their communities. Nominations for those ages six to 18 will be accepted through March 13 at kohlskids.com.

Parents, teachers, neighbors and friends can nominate the outstanding youth in their lives, who volunteer their time, innovation and passion for helping others and making a difference.

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