American Heritage School

For A Bright Future Foundation Awards Inaugural Fintech Innovation Scholarship to Luke Freed of Florida

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Monday, December 11, 2023

MIAMI, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future ("For A Bright Future") ("FABF"), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development, awarded its Fintech Innovation Scholarship to Luke Freed, 18, of Florida.

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  • "I am beyond honored to receive the Fintech Innovation Scholarship, and I would like to extend my utmost gratitude to the FABF Foundation for helping to empower the changemakers of tomorrow," said Luke Freed.
  • "For A Bright Future is dedicated to nurturing talents like Luke, empowering them to fully realize their potential and eventually pave the way in their chosen fields.
  • Luke's inspiring journey and heartfelt commitment to elevating his community while maintaining profound involvement epitomize the qualities we seek in a Fintech Innovation Scholarship recipient.
  • The FinTech Innovation Scholarship selection team includes:
    Our deepest gratitude goes to the operational team under the proficient leadership of Gina Rogoto, our Director of Operations.

U.S. Educators Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Literacy

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

PRINCETON, N.J., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. schools and districts to improve literacy for all students has announced the winners of its 2023 National Achievement Award, also known as the Winslow Coyne Reitnouer Excellence in Education Award.

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  • The announcement took center stage at the organization's Spotlight on Dyslexia – a two-day virtual professional learning conference for educators.
  • The Award recognizes innovative educators and schools driving new initiatives to improve reading outcomes, and is named for Winnie Reitnouer, a long-time supporter of Learning Ally and champion of literacy for students with reading challenges.
  • Committed to building learning experiences and competencies that align to district, state, and national standards with the goal of deepening educators' knowledge, through seminars, meetings, and work sessions to become literacy leaders.
  • of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally said, "These extraordinary leaders are making powerful transformations in literacy education.

Gunther Motor Company Sponsors 'Heroes: A Benefit Concert for the Blind'

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

The 1980s-themed event will take place in the main theater at 12200 W Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL, 33325, featuring performances by Bon Jovi and Journey tribute bands.

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  • The 1980s-themed event will take place in the main theater at 12200 W Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL, 33325, featuring performances by Bon Jovi and Journey tribute bands.
  • "It is a privilege to participate in this event and support the Lighthouse of Broward's services to 2,590 blind and visually impaired babies to seniors in Broward County," said Joe Gunther, owner of Gunther Motor Company.
  • Please contact Lighthouse of Broward or any Gunther Motor Company dealership for tickets and information on providing your support.
  • Gunther Motor Company Donation Details:
    Since 2019, the Gunther Motor Company Community Cares Initiative has made the following donations:

American Heritage Is The #1 Private School in the Nation For Highest Number of Nationally Recognized Scholars

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Friday, September 18, 2020

Their combined students from both campuses comprise 10 percent of all National Merit Scholars throughout the 2,227 public and private schools in Florida.

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  • Their combined students from both campuses comprise 10 percent of all National Merit Scholars throughout the 2,227 public and private schools in Florida.
  • This marks the 11th consecutive year American Heritage has had the highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Florida.
  • American Heritage School is the #1 private school in Florida for nationally recognized scholars in math competition, science fair, mock trial, moot court, and speech and debate.
  • American Heritage School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school in South Florida serving grades PK3 to 12.

Graduates From American Heritage Private School Head To The Nation's Finest Colleges and Universities

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

PLANTATION and DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- This Back to School season, recent graduates from American Heritage School are heading to the top colleges and universities throughout the country.

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  • PLANTATION and DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- This Back to School season, recent graduates from American Heritage School are heading to the top colleges and universities throughout the country.
  • "With the study habits and collaborative skills I built during high school, I am eager to continue my studies at M.I.T.
  • American Heritage School alumni are notable leaders in their chosen fields who are generating positive differences in the world.
  • American Heritage School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school in South Florida serving PK3 12th grades.

American Heritage School Online Summer Program Available to All Students Across the U.S. & Abroad

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

PLANTATION, Fla., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The prestigious American Heritage School, voted one of the Best Private Schools in America in 2020 by Niche , is unveiling its new, groundbreaking American Heritage School Online Summer Program in June.

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  • PLANTATION, Fla., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The prestigious American Heritage School, voted one of the Best Private Schools in America in 2020 by Niche , is unveiling its new, groundbreaking American Heritage School Online Summer Program in June.
  • American Heritage School Online Summer Program is a unique program offering over 100 live online classes all taught by the same teachers who also teach in the school's traditional classrooms.
  • "We at American Heritage School Online are happy to provide students in any location across the nation and abroad with a superior distance-learning education this summer from one of the highest-ranked private schools in the U.S."
    The selection of courses, intended for students of average to gifted intelligence, is viewable at American Heritage School Online Summer Program Course Catalog .
  • We invite you to see more that American Heritage School Online Summer Program has to offer or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

American Heritage School Purchases $150,000 Electron Microscope Enabling Students To Conduct Ground-Breaking Research

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

"The electron microscope allows our students to get in depth answers to their questions and conduct research at a much higher level," says Iris Thompson, American Heritage Director of Science and Research and Head of the Upper School Science Department.

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  • "The electron microscope allows our students to get in depth answers to their questions and conduct research at a much higher level," says Iris Thompson, American Heritage Director of Science and Research and Head of the Upper School Science Department.
  • "The electron microscope is a wonderful addition to our new multimillion dollar Science Research, Engineering, Robotics, and Prototyping facility," says Dr. Douglas Laurie, President of American Heritage School.
  • American Heritage School alumni are notable leaders in their chosen fields, who are generating positive differences in the world; they repeatedly attribute their success to the strong education they received at American Heritage.
  • American Heritage School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school in South Florida serving PK3 - 12thgrades.

Bill Nye Celebrates New Multimillion Dollar Stem Facility at American Heritage School

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Friday, April 12, 2019

He also gave a keynote address, emphasizing to the students specifically, how their perspective of life will change as they get older.

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  • He also gave a keynote address, emphasizing to the students specifically, how their perspective of life will change as they get older.
  • Our school strives for excellence and helping students find their passion," says Dr. Douglas Laurie, President of American Heritage School.
  • American Heritage School ( www.ahschool.com ) is the #1 private school in Palm Beach County for the highest number of National Merit Scholars, math competition, science fair, moot court, and journalism.
  • American Heritage is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school in South Florida serving PK3 - 12th grades.

Student at American Heritage School in Delray Beach, Florida Leads Congressional Debate Team as National Champion

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

PLANTATION, Fla., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Congressional debate and politics is not foreign to Jonathan Bogen, a sophomore at American Heritage School in Delray Beach, Florida , whose father, Commissioner Mark Bogen, is the Mayor of Broward County.

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  • PLANTATION, Fla., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Congressional debate and politics is not foreign to Jonathan Bogen, a sophomore at American Heritage School in Delray Beach, Florida , whose father, Commissioner Mark Bogen, is the Mayor of Broward County.
  • Samorian comments about when Jonathan helped coach a new student at the school who went on to place top 5 in the middle school national tournament.
  • Jonathan began competing in middle school, and two years later he was novice state champion.
  • That's what makes him a speech and debate national champion.

American Heritage Is The #1 Private School In The U.S. For Nationally Recognized Scholars

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Friday, September 28, 2018

This ranks American Heritage #1 in the nation of all private schools with the highest number of National Merit Scholars and #1 high school in Florida for the 9th straight year.

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  • This ranks American Heritage #1 in the nation of all private schools with the highest number of National Merit Scholars and #1 high school in Florida for the 9th straight year.
  • One in four of the students in the Class of 2019 is a nationally recognized scholar.
  • "I am so proud of how our students continue to achieve academic excellence each year," said Elise Blum, Principal of the high school at American Heritage.
  • American Heritage School is also the #1 private school in the U.S. in math competition and #1 in Florida in science, mock trial, and moot court.American Heritage is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school, educating 2,800 students in PK3-12th grade.