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Uncharted Learning Congratulates Winners and Participants of INCubatoredu National Student Pitch Competition in Chicago

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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CHICAGO, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uncharted Learning, a national nonprofit working to foster entrepreneurship amongst students across the country, congratulates two winning teams, Notifeye from Westlake High School in Austin, Texas, and Sticks & Stones, from Brewster High School in Putnam County, New York, as well as the other three finalist teams that competed in the 2023 INCubatoredu National Student Pitch Competition.

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  • CHICAGO, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uncharted Learning , a national nonprofit working to foster entrepreneurship amongst students across the country, congratulates two winning teams, Notifeye from Westlake High School in Austin, Texas, and Sticks & Stones , from Brewster High School in Putnam County, New York, as well as the other three finalist teams that competed in the 2023 INCubatoredu National Student Pitch Competition .
  • As these students venture into the world beyond high school, their ability to innovate and create meaningful impact will positively benefit us all."
  • The teams, all participants in the INCubatoredu entrepreneurship program, were selected from a pool of high school student team submissions from across the United States.
  • Rounding out the competition of finalists in this year's National Pitch Competition were SafeSip, of Mundelein High School in Illinois, DotekiBrush, of Barrington High School in Illinois, and Faer for Everyone, of Lorenzo Walker Technical High School in Florida.

HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands is Back at the Benz for its 18th Appearance in Atlanta

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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ATLANTA, October 11, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands, the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching band and dance team exhibition in the world, will return to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Feb. 4, 2023. The event-packed, family-friendly day will be filled with marching band performances from six premier HBCUs and for the first time ever, two local high school powerhouses representing homegrown talent.

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  • HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands, the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching band and dance team exhibition in the world, will return to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Feb. 4, 2023.
  • ATLANTA, October 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands , the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching band and dance team exhibition in the world, will return to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Feb. 4, 2023.
  • About HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands:
    The HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands is the original and largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching band and dance team showcase in the world.
  • Visit the HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands website for more information: AllStarBattleoftheBands.com .

WITHERITE LAW GROUP AWARDS NEARLY $50,000 TO HELP FUND ATLANTA AREA HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAMS

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck partnered with Hot 107.9 and Majic 107.5/97.5 to award a total of $30,000 to the top three winners of the 2nd annual Great Atlanta Band Challenge.  In a historic move, Amy Witherite is awarding all ten finalists, with the seven additional high school bands receiving $2500 each. The Great Atlanta Band Challenge is a contest that gives Atlanta-area high school bands the opportunity to showcase their talents and a chance to win $10,000 for their band programs. 

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  • In a historic move, Amy Witherite is awarding all ten finalists, with the seven additional high school bands receiving $2500 each.
  • The Great Atlanta Band Challenge is a contest that gives Atlanta-area high school bands the opportunity to showcase their talents and a chance to win $10,000 for their band programs.
  • Those schools include Morrow High School, band director: Teddy Taylor; Columbia High School; band director: Ralph Freeman; Westlake High School, band director: Kerry Taylor; Miller Grove High School, band director: Jared B.
  • Brown; Berkmar High School, band director: Arthur Wright, III; Stephenson High School, band director: Quentin R. Goins; and Shiloh High School, band director: Ivan T. Merriweather.

Uncharted Learning Congratulates Winners of INCubatoredu National Student Pitch Competition in Chicago

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Uncharted Learning, a national nonprofit committed to helping students develop resilience and problem-solving skills through entrepreneurship, congratulates the two winning teams, PharmAssist from Westlake High School in Texas and TuffToy from The Harker School in California, as well as finalists that participated in the 2022 INCubatoredu National Student Pitch Competition. 

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Uncharted Learning , a national nonprofit committed to helping students develop resilience and problem-solving skills through entrepreneurship,congratulates the two winning teams, PharmAssist from Westlake High School in Texas and TuffToy from The Harker School in California, as well as finalists that participated in the 2022 INCubatoredu National Student Pitch Competition .
  • "The National Pitch event showcases the ingenuity and creativity of student entrepreneurs from across the country," said Christy Scott, Executive Director of Uncharted Learning.
  • Five high school teams from California, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois competed for $30,000 in seed funding in the National Pitch Competition.
  • The INCubatoredu National Pitch Competition is the flagship event at the annual Uncharted Learning Summit .

Mrs. Maryland International, Yolanda Stennett, Crowned Mrs. International 2021

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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KINGSPORT, Tenn., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mrs. Yolanda Stennett, 45, of White Plains, was crowned Mrs. International 2021, Saturday, July 24, at the annual Mrs. International Pageant.The event took place at the MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center, featuring contestants from around the globe competing in three categories, including interview, fitness-wear, and evening gown.

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  • KINGSPORT, Tenn., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mrs. Yolanda Stennett, 45, of White Plains, was crowned Mrs. International 2021, Saturday, July 24, at the annual Mrs. International Pageant.The event took place at the MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center, featuring contestants from around the globe competing in three categories, including interview, fitness-wear, and evening gown.
  • "As an adolescent, a church mentoring program literally saved my life," said Stennett.
  • The Mrs. International Pageant is the only platform- based system and is owned and operated by International Pageants, Inc., which also operates the Miss, Miss Teen and Miss Pre-Teen International competitions.Mrs.
  • International showcases married women 21 to 56-years-old and includes their husbands as an integral part of the program.

Sallie Mae Awards $100,000 to Help High School and College Graduates Fund Their Futures

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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Sallie Mae surprised four high school and college graduates with $25,000 through the companys Funded Futures Contest.

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  • Sallie Mae surprised four high school and college graduates with $25,000 through the companys Funded Futures Contest.
  • The four recipients chosen include a high school, college, graduate, and medical student.
  • Julia Seay is a graduate of Westlake High School in Atlanta, Georgia who plans to attend Washington and Lee University in the fall.
  • Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

FCCLA Chapter in Utah Wins $3,500 Top Prize In Safe Rides-Saves Lives PSA Contest

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
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RESTON, Va., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Students in the FCCLA Chapter at Westlake High School in Saratoga Springs, UT won a $3,500 prize for their chapter by placing first in the Safe Rides-Save Lives PSA Contest.

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  • RESTON, Va., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Students in the FCCLA Chapter at Westlake High School in Saratoga Springs, UT won a $3,500 prize for their chapter by placing first in the Safe Rides-Save Lives PSA Contest.
  • The winning PSA was submitted by Isaac Francis for his FCCLA Chapter.
  • Candace Wilson is the Family and Consumer Sciences educator at Westlake High School and serves as the FCCLA Chapter Advisor.
  • The FCCLA Chapter at Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, GA won the $1,000 second prize and the chapter at Spring Lake Park High School in Spring Lake Park, MN won the $500 third prize.

Westlake High School INCubatoredu Team Recognized on National App Day

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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This focus is exemplified by a student team from Westlake High School in Austin, TX, who are developing a state-of-the-art gaming app while participating in the INCubatoredu entrepreneurship program.

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  • This focus is exemplified by a student team from Westlake High School in Austin, TX, who are developing a state-of-the-art gaming app while participating in the INCubatoredu entrepreneurship program.
  • The Westlake student team focused their business concept on creating a ground-breaking app, which provides fantasy football fans a revolutionary new way to engage in the sport.
  • These monies provided the resources for the team to further develop their app this past INCubatoredu semester and create an authentic business.
  • INCubatoredu congratulates the GameTime Live team on National App Day for their innovative app and future success!

CITGO Lake Charles Celebrates Black Heritage Festival and Awards Scholarships

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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LAKE CHARLES, La., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Following Black History month in February and in partnership with the Black Heritage Festival, CITGO awarded scholarships to four deserving high school seniors at a special ceremony during the festival.

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  • LAKE CHARLES, La., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Following Black History month in February and in partnership with the Black Heritage Festival, CITGO awarded scholarships to four deserving high school seniors at a special ceremony during the festival.
  • This year's scholarship recipients each received a share of $2,500 to be used towards their college education:
    Xavior Illes of Westlake High School, $500
    The Black Heritage Festival scholarships are an annual endowment provided by CITGO.
  • Selected recipients are chosen based on merit from a variety of applicants judged by the Black Heritage Festival Scholarship Committee.
  • CITGO Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex Vice President and General Manager Jerry Dunn said CITGO is proud to support local students in achieving their dreams.