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Clewiston High School
Clewiston High School in Clewiston, Florida is one of two public high schools of the Hendry County Schools system. Clewiston High School, home of the Tigers, is a small, rural school in South Central Florida on the Southern border of Lake Okeechobee. A small pre-kindergarten program is also operated at this school for the children of current CHS students. Students The student body was 51.5% female and 48.5% male in 2013-14. The racial breakdown was:Hispanic-52.0%, Black-23.3%, White-23.3%, Asian/Pacific islanders-0.8 %, Multiracial-0.5% and Native American/Alaskan-0.3%. According to the NCES, 72.2% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch. According to the '' U.S. News & World Report'' for the 2009–2010 school year, Clewiston High School is a Title I funds-receiving school, with 63% of its student body considered "economically disadvantaged". Clewiston High School offers Advanced Placement courses, which approximately 30% of its students take. Students also have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clewiston, Florida
Clewiston is a city in Hendry County, Florida, United States. Its location is northwest of Fort Lauderdale on the Atlantic coastal plain. The population was 7,327 at the 2020 census, up from 7,155 at the 2010 census. The estimated population in 2018 was 7,985. The city is located on the south bank of Lake Okeechobee, and the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST) passes through the edge of the city. The city is home to Billie Swamp Safari, the Clewiston Museum and the Dixie Crystal Theatre. The area has been home to Seminole tribe members and sugar plantations, with the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Indian Museum located south of the city. History The area beside Lake Okeechobee was once used as a fishing camp by the Seminole tribe. The first permanent settlement began in 1920, when John O'Brien of Philadelphia and Alonzo Clewis of Tampa purchased a large tract of land to establish a town. They commissioned a town plan and built the Moore Haven & Clewiston Railway to connect the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach State College is a public college in Lake Worth, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System. Palm Beach State College enrolls nearly 27,000 students in over 100 programs of study including bachelor of applied science, associate in arts and associate in science degree programs, and short-term certificates, as well as continuing education and avocational courses. In 2009, the college started its first baccalaureate program, a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision & Management. History Palm Beach State College was founded in 1933 as Palm Beach Junior College and was the first public junior college in the state of Florida. The Old Palm Beach Junior College Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The college's first classes were held at Palm Beach High School in West Palm Beach. County school superintendent Joe Youngblood and Howell Watkins, principal of Palm Beach High School, who became the college's first dean, were instru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quorey Payne
Quorey Payne (born October 12, 1982) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and attended Clewiston High School in Clewiston, Florida. Payne has been a member of the Green Bay Blizzard, Spokane Shock, Cleveland Gladiators and New Orleans VooDoo. He was a member of the Spokane Shock Team that won ArenaBowl XXIII NAPA Auto Parts ArenaBowl XXIII was an arena football game between the National Conference champion, Spokane Shock and the American Conference champion, Tampa Bay Storm. The Spokane Shock won the game successfully defending ArenaCup X of the form .... References External linksJust Sports Stats [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Miller (American Football)
Daniel Scott Miller (born December 30, 1960) is a former American football kicker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, Baltimore Colts, and the New England Patriots and in the United States Football League for the Birmingham Stallions. He played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted in the eleventh round of the 1982 NFL Draft. His nephew Andrew Miller is a relief pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis. The Cardinals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central division. Since the 2006 season, the Cardinals ha .... 1960 births Living people Sportspeople from West Palm Beach, Florida American football placekickers Miami Hurricanes football players Washington Redskins players Baltimore Colts players New England Patriots players Players of American football from Florida {{amfoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfonso Marshall
Alfonso Lanard Marshall (born January 17, 1981) is a former American football cornerback who played for the Chicago Bears. He was selected with the 14th pick of the seventh round in the 2004 NFL draft, out of the University of Miami The University of Miami (UM, UMiami, Miami, U of M, and The U) is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida. , the university enrolled 19,096 students in 12 colleges and schools across nearly 350 academic majors and programs, incl .... He was waived on September 5. References 1981 births Living people American football cornerbacks People from Clewiston, Florida Players of American football from Florida Chicago Bears players Miami Hurricanes football players {{defensiveback-1980s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Green (cornerback)
Eric Denaud Green (born March 16, 1982) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia Tech. Green was also a member of the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers and Omaha Nighthawks. Early years Green played high school football at Clewiston High School in Clewiston, Florida where he played quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive back. He earned All-State Honors as a senior with 1,100 passing yards and 400+ rushing. He also participated in track and field, where he placed fifth in 110m hurdles with a time of 14.3 seconds. College career Green played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. During his career, he recorded 143 tackles (91 solo), four blocked kicks, and 25 pass deflections. He also posted eight interceptions with 264 return yards, third most in school history. Professional career Arizona Cardinals Drafted in the third round in 2005, Gree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glenn Glass
Glenn Murray Glass (born February 16, 1940) is a former American football defensive back who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 17th round of the 1962 NFL Draft. He was also drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 1962 AFL Draft. Glass played college football at the University of Tennessee. He previously attended Clewiston High School in Clewiston, Florida. He was also a member of the Denver Broncos The Denver Broncos are a professional American football franchise based in Denver. The Broncos compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The team is headquar ... of the American Football League. References External linksJust Sports Stats [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reggie Freeman (American Football)
Reginald Prince Freeman (born May 8, 1970) is a former American football linebacker. He played the 1993 NFL season with the New Orleans Saints. After playing college football at Florida State, Freeman was selected in the second round, 53rd overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Saints, which “was a reach to some.” He was signed by the Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. It ... in 1996, but never played for them. References 1970 births Living people American football linebackers Florida State Seminoles football players New Orleans Saints players People from Clewiston, Florida {{Linebacker-1970s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Titus Dixon
Titus Dixon (born June 15, 1966), is a former professional National Football League (NFL), Canadian Football League (CFL), and Arena Football League (AFL) player. He was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 1989 NFL draft. Titus Dixon was born in Clewiston, Florida. Titus Dixon spent his collegiate years at Troy State University in Troy, Alabama (We dare defend our rights) , anthem = "Alabama (state song), Alabama" , image_map = Alabama in United States.svg , seat = Montgomery, Alabama, Montgomery , LargestCity = Huntsville, Alabama, Huntsville , LargestCounty = Baldwin County, Al ... where he currently holds several records for both football and track and field. Titus Dixon also spent time in the US Olympics tryouts for track and field. Titus Dixon was drafted by the Jets in 1989. After spending 12 or so seasons playing professional football Titus spent time doing something he has always dreamed of which is teaching. While at Troy State University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Dixon
Randall Charles Dixon (born March 12, 1965) is a former American college and professional football player who was a tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. Dixon played college football for the University of Pittsburgh, and thereafter played professionally for the Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. The Colts compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) South division. Since the 2008 ... of the NFL. 1965 births Living people People from Clewiston, Florida Players of American football from Florida American football offensive linemen Pittsburgh Panthers football players All-American college football players Indianapolis Colts players {{offensive-lineman-1960s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university in Lee County, Florida. It is part of the State University System of Florida and is its second youngest member. The university was established on May 3, 1991, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award 58 different types of Bachelor's Degree, bachelor's, 25 different Master's degree, master's, six Doctorate, doctoral degrees, and twelve graduate certificates. All of the university's undergraduate engineering degrees are accredited by the Accreditation board for engineering and technology, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The university's academics are divided into six main colleges: U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering, Lutgert College of Business, Marieb College of Health & Human Services, College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, and Honors College. The prominent schools and departments within the colleges include; Bower School of Music & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florida SouthWestern State College
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW or Florida SouthWestern) is a public college with its main campus in Fort Myers, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System. The college has satellite campuses in Charlotte County and Collier County, and outreach programs in Hendry County and Glades County. FSW was founded in 1962 as Edison Junior College, named after Thomas Edison, and was subsequently renamed Edison Community College in 1972, Edison College in 2004, Edison State College in 2008, and Florida SouthWestern State College in 2014. History Florida SouthWestern State College, originally known as Edison Junior College, admitted its first students in the fall of 1962. The college was named after the inventor and industrialist Thomas Edison who frequently wintered in Fort Myers. The Lee Campus (now known as the Thomas Edison Campus) opened in 1965 on an 80-acre site with three buildings. The school's nursing program began on campus with a $50,000 donation in 1968. The c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
