Author: Candace Stone

This lab provided Lincoln Park students with a first-hand experience of how forensic scientists use DNA to connect suspects to crimes. The students were able to make a connection to the material on a deeper level. Next week the students will make their weekly venture to Harbor Branch for a mark & recapture field lab.  

Jacey Lane (10th grade) opened her 2022 cross country season by winning first place at the St. Lucie West Centennial Cross Country Invitational on August 24th.  She also won first place at the Wayne Cross Invitational on August 31st by finishing the 3.1 mile course in her career best time of 20:37.  Congratulations on a job well done!

After a year filled with community and school events, activities, and initiatives, Lincoln Park Academy Students4H2O closed the school year with GoalFest. GoalFest focuses on educating others about the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and how they relate to our lives and the world around us through 30-second to 3-minute video submissions. All LPA students were invited to partake in this event for the chance to win amazing prizes. With the assistance of a panel of judges to adjudicate the entries, LPA Students4H2O is excited to announce the GoalFest 2022 winners. First place: Arianna John (recipient of an Apple … Read More

Lincoln Park Academy Students4H2O celebrate Earth Day 2022 at their new garden plot at the Fort Pierce Community Garden! Having this plot not only aligns with the United Nations missions of Global Goal 13: Climate Action and Global Goal 15: Life on Land, but allows Students4H2O members to have hands-on interactions with their environment. To further this endeavor, they plan on attending an agriculture course hosted by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (UF/IFAS) to learn more about their crops and environment. Currently, their garden hosts a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs including pineapples, tomatoes, peppers, … Read More

We are extremely excited to announce that LPA’s own, Mia Morrison, was selected as the 2022 Florida State Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Saint Lucie County.  We are so proud of Mia’s hard work, her dedication to the program, and the way that she confidently represented Saint Lucie County and Lincoln Park Academy. Before the announcement, Mia said, “No matter what happens tonight, I am a winner and everyone I competed against is a winner.” A special thank you to Senator Gayle Harrell for presenting Mia with her award. Thank you to everyone who helped Mia … Read More

Congratulations LPA Chorus!  This past Monday, the LPA Choral Department participated in the Florida Vocal Association State Choral Music Performance Assessments which was held at American Heritage School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This was the third and final segment of the Florida Vocal Association’s Music Performance Assessments. Both the Women’s Chorale and Belle Voix received Straight Superior Ratings for their stunning performances. They received rave reviews from the judges and numerous accolades from those who were attending this prestigious event. This has been a tremendous year for the LPA Choral Department as all Choruses, Middle and High School, received Straight … Read More

Lincoln Park Academy Students4H2O had a great time this Saturday at Stuart Memorial Park as they partook in Water Fest 2022! Lincoln Park Academy was proud to represent St. Lucie County at this environmental conservation event. Hundreds of attendees stopped by to check out their activity focused on upcycling egg cartons as planting pots. Among these included Principal of Lincoln Park Academy, Henry Sanabria; Assistant Principal of Lincoln Park Academy, Candace Stone; and Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Chair, Caleta Scott. Additionally, LPA Students4H2O is beyond grateful for their support and the assistance they received from their teacher sponsor, Laura Lyshon. … Read More

Mr. McGraw’s LPA visual arts students were invited to visit the Society of the Four Arts on Palm Beach for their 2022 season exhibit, In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940. Students were able to view works from major American Impressionists from the 19th and early 20th century as well as learn about the history and mission of the society. “For students to have the opportunity to see the actual pieces in person significantly impacts their understanding of how paintings are made, and this knowledge positively impacts their own work/projects in the classroom”. Mr. McGraw and the Society’s Mrs. Harris … Read More

Lincoln Park Academy had a wonderful time at NatureFest 2022! With over 30 booths from local environmental and outdoor groups, including nonprofits, parks, and eco-centers, plus local businesses, LPA Students4H2O was proud to be at the 26th environmental festival alongside the Lincoln Park Academy Key Club and the Lincoln Park Academy Environmental Protection Club. This educational environmental festival featured many exhibitors that showcased the Treasure Coast’s wildlife, natural resources, and Florida’s great outdoors! We look forward to participating at Water Fest — another empowering community event — on March 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stuart Memorial Park!

Congratulations to Madison Adkins on being selected to represent St. Lucie County as a 2022 Sunshine State Scholar. Madison was chosen based on her demonstrated interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related studies, grade point average, test scores, community service hours, and essay. Madison and her parents are invited to Orlando on March 31 – April 2, 2022, for a college recruitment fair and a special awards presentation. She will have the opportunity to meet representatives from Florida’s public and private colleges and universities to find out why Florida is the place to pursue her post-secondary education and … Read More

Lincoln Park Academy Students4H2O kicked off 2022 with their first meeting of the year! Further, Lincoln Park Academy is proud to announce that they will be the first school from St. Lucie County to participate in Water Fest! Water Fest is the largest event on the east coast designed to educate the public on the value of water and the importance of protecting our water resources, water conservation, and the environment. Municipal & county utilities, state and local regulatory agencies, community and non-profit groups, advocacy organizations, and school groups provide interactive lessons and activities, demonstrations, and contests. Attendees of all … Read More

LPA Theatre- Troupe 6958 stole the show at the Individual Event Festival this weekend! Bringing home 21 superior ratings and 8 critics’ choice trophies. In addition, 2 scholarships were awarded to Jonathan Edwards and Kailee Larmon, and the overall best technical theatre event of the weekend was awarded to Tyler Daniel. This means that we have 6 individual events, an overall critics choice piece, and our One Act Play that will be moving on to the State Festival in March! We can’t wait to rock State Festival!

We are thrilled to share that the Lincoln Park Academy Theatre, Troupe 6958, participated in the District 15 One Act Festival this past weekend and received a straight Superior Rating as well as Best In Show. This means that they will be moving on to State Festival in March! Other awards included the Strongest Dramatic Performance and All-star Ensemble Cast. Emily Bouchillon received an award for her performance in the Best Supporting Actress category, Kaitlyn Oravec received an award for All-Star Actor in their troupe, and Darian Brown received an award for his performance in the Best Supporting Actor category. … Read More

Lincoln Park Academy is proud to announce its Students4H2O chapter! Although recently established, the Students4H2O Lincoln Park Academy organization has over twenty members who are eager to expand Students4H2O’s mission of creating a sustainable community and planet by enhancing education, stewardship, and citizenship for all students in our community. On Saturday, November 27th, the LPA Students4H2O chapter held its first cleanup at its newly adopted meeting location: Veterans Memorial Park. There, members not only worked toward the beautification of Veterans Memorial Park, but engaged in conversations about the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which act as a blueprint to … Read More

Lincoln Park Academy Orchestra, under the direction of Ms. Laura Hopkins, is pleased to announce that 8th grader, Giselle Arana Cisneros, has been accepted in this year’s Florida Orchestra Association All-State Middle School Orchestra, playing 1st violin!  She auditioned in October and was chosen from several other state musicians.  She will perform with the All-State Orchestra in Tampa in January during the Florida Music Education Professional Development Conference.  Giselle studies violin with Mr. Ben Enyart and is a current member of the Treasure Coast Youth Orchestra.  This is the second year that Giselle has been chosen for the All-State Orchestra, … Read More

This past weekend, during a full moon, Lincoln Park Academy Theatre opened the spooky, quirky musical: ZombieProm. This show follows two lovebirds through a journey of young love, unforeseen chaos and rights for zombies. The students performed beautifully and told the story with such conviction and talent. Stay tuned to upcoming show dates so that you don’t miss your chance to see NEWSIES onstage in the Spring!        

Lincoln Park Academy student, Nittiya Boyce, 8th grade, placed third in the “Inlet 100th Anniversary Student Art Contest.” The contest was sponsored by the Fort Pierce Lions Club. They were inspired to hold a contest to celebrate the inlet because children are the future keepers of our environment. Nittiya’s artwork is now on display at the Manatee Observation and Education Center. She won a $50 Visa gift card, ribbon, and certificate for her talent and creativity. Nittiya was in an Emerging Artist program that focused on preparing students for advancing levels of high school art. Nittiya loves to do animal … Read More

LPA Senior Nichapa Dancharnjitt has been awarded the Frank Froehling Scholarship for 2021. It is an award given to one senior girl and one senior boy tennis player on the Treasure Coast who shows combined excellence in athletics, leadership, academics, and community service.  The award was presented by Elizabeth Froehling (widow of former ATP professional Frank Froehling) and Aldo Burga who represent the Treasure Coast Tennis Foundation.

Lincoln Park Academy had 5 student-athletes qualify and compete at the FHSAA State Track and Field Meet including Amber Clark, Edwin Forgue-Luders, Melissa Gale, Alexandra Watson, and Chloe Wright.  Edwin Forgue-Luders won bronze in the ambulatory 200 meters and was State Champion in the ambulatory 800 meters.  Congratulation Greyhounds!

Lincoln Park Academy student, Nittiya Boyce, 7th grade, placed third in the “Inlet 100th Anniversary Student Art Contest”. The contest was sponsored by the Fort Pierce Lions Club. They were inspired to hold a contest to celebrate the inlet because children are the future keepers of our environment. They hope that this celebration will motivate students to be good stewards of our environment including our waterways and local sea life. Nittiya’s impressive artwork will be displayed at City Hall by the Commission Chambers for the month of May. She has won a $50 Visa gift card, ribbon, and certificate for … Read More