SLPS Spotlight Weekly News

Former Philadelphia Eagles star visits Vashon High School

Former Philadelphia Eagle football player Vince Papale, who inspired the movie "Invincible," will appear at Vashon High School on Monday, October 2, at 7:30 a.m.

"Invincible" is the inspirational true story of Vince Papale, who in 1976, as 30-year-old school teacher and bartender, attended an open tryout for the Philadelphia Eagles and made the team to become the oldest rookie in NFL History. With no college football experience, Vince ended up playing four seasons with the Eagles before retiring in 1979. Vince will speak to the student body in a 30 minute presentation and will surprise one senior with a "Hold Fast To Dreams" $10,000 scholarship.

This appearance is part of the Sallie Mae Fund's "Hold Fast To Dreams" tour that is designed to motivate disadvantaged students.

PHL, Inc. pumps new life into SLPS Athletic Fields

Have you attended a SLPS Football game lately? Not only are the teams excellent, the football fields are shining as well. Four businessmen from St. Louis and St. Charles counties formed PHL, Inc. a not-for-profit corporation to help improve or replace athletic facilities or equipment for eight of our schools. Since its inception in February 2005, PHL, Inc. has donated thousands of dollars and hundreds of man-hours to improve SLPS athletic fields. For more information on PHL, Inc. log onto www.phlinc.org or www.slps.org.

Central VPA senior is awarded $40,000 in college Scholarships

Congratulations to Central Visual and Performing Arts High School senior Ciera St. John who was recently awarded $40,000 in college scholarships. Ciera will attend Howard University in Washington, D. C.

Nottingham CAJT students volunteer at A.G. Edwards

Seven students from Nottingham CAJT are gaining valuable experience by working in corporate America. Each day, the students volunteer at A.G. Edwards and work in various areas, including the mailroom and cafeteria. This is the fourth year that Nottingham CAJT students have volunteered to work for major companies.