Former Polk State Student Performs in Imperial Symphony Concert
Christian McLaughlin of Davenport played tuba in high school and only recently began playing the piano. In 2010, he won the Young Composers Challenge of the Orlando Philharmonic. Read more about the story in The Ledger.
Board of Trustees Member Interviewed
E.S. “Ernie” Pinner is president and CEO of CenterState Banks. In an interview with The Wall Street Transcript, he gives his take on trends in the banking industry.
Polk State College Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Polk State College Foundation will accept scholarship applications from Feb. 1 through March 15. This year, the Foundation will award more than $500,000 in endowed scholarships. Scholarships are available for students already attending the…
Polk State Donates Nearly 100 Soccer Uniforms to Children in Haiti
Every weekend, more than 120 children in Leogane, Haiti, practice their soccer games, dreaming about one day playing professionally, maybe even scoring the winning goal in a World Cup contest. Soon, many of those children…
Polk State College Professor to Discuss Upcoming Tour of Emerald Isle
Polk State College’s International Circle will host an information session about Ireland, Scotland and Wales at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, in room LLC 2205 on the College’s Lakeland campus, 3425 Winter Lake Road.…
Ledger Invests in Legacy
At a recent Polk State District Board of Trustees meeting, the Board and the Polk State Foundation recognized The Ledger for its generous support of scholarship support for aspiring journalists at Polk State. The following…
Polk State to Bestow Distinguished Alumnus Award to Rita Smith, Executive Director of National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
During its 105th commencement ceremony, Polk State College will award its Distinguished Alumnus Award to Rita Sue Smith, a 1974 graduate who now heads the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Smith, 57, grew up in…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Students Raise $1,204 for Local Causes
Students at Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School recently collected $1,204.36 – in pennies – to benefit good causes in the area. Members of the school’s Leadership Cadre, a service learning club, started…
Polk State, Family Literacy Academy at Lake Wales Celebrate Graduate’s Success
Chasity Mendoza knows a lot about obstacles – especially what it takes to overcome them. Mendoza, a student at Polk State College’s JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales, will this week graduate with her associate…
Polk State College’s 105th Commencement to Take Place Dec. 15
Polk State College’s 105thCommencement will be Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Health Center on the Winter Haven campus. A total of 406 students will march during the ceremony. During the commencement, the College…