Browse past news stories for Forest High School in Ocala, FL.

• Ocala welcomes home 351st (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on November 24, 2009 at 11:34:08 am
  By Fred Hiers Staff writer The Ocala-based 351st Military Police Company returned home safely Monday after nine months of patrols near Mosul, Iraq.
• Hundreds line up to help classmate in need (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on November 20, 2009 at 11:32:24 am
  By Laura Byrnes Correspondent Hunter Turner parked his wheelchair Thursday in a patch of shade in the courtyard at Forest High School and enjoyed the perfect fall weather. Every now and then a classmate ambled over for a high-five and a "how's it goin' bro?" More than anything, Hunter enjoyed the view.
• Bethea’s double-double leads Knights (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:55:22 am
  Staff reports Jazzmin Bethea scored a double-double to lead the Vanguard basketball team to a 64-22 victory over visiting Dunnellon in Monday night’s season opener. Bethea had 13 points and 13 rebounds, while teammate Holly Pole added 11 points. Shalaunte Gardner scored 7 points for Dunnellon (0-1), which visits Leesburg on Friday.
• Forest junior skates way into record books (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on November 9, 2009 at 11:40:26 am
  By Jamie Voisine Correspondent Ocala is home to a new world champion. Seventeen year-old Erin Jackson is the latest in a line of world-class roller speed skaters to come out of the Ocala area and make a splash on the international circuit.
• Female veterans honored by women's club (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on November 6, 2009 at 11:32:03 am
  By Laura Byrnes Correspondent On the first leg of the 4,757-mile flight from the island of Leyte to Hawaii, a young Army lieutenant from Wisconsin, Victoria “Vici” Pavlowski, was a constant, reassuring presence aboard the olive drab ambulance plane, quietly taking temperatures, dispensing painkillers, adjusting bandages and straightening blankets.
• Do not play lists (The Gainesville Sun)
  posted on October 30, 2009 at 04:18:32 pm
  By Dave Schlenker Star-Banner entertainment editor Not long ago, Ocala-based entertainer Steve Champagne and a buddy were listening to music when the Lynyrd Skynyrd classic “Sweet Home Alabama” started playing. “He asked me to turn it off, and he’s a big Skynyrd fan,” Champagne recalled.
• Wildcats continue on path to district title (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 07:56:13 am
  By Richard Burton Correspondent Forest now looking for a district title after win over Springstead.
• Two Ocala schools turn pennies into green (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on October 16, 2009 at 04:46:35 pm
  By Rick Allen Staff writer Once again, a pair of Marion County schools are tops in raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in the 15th annual Olive Garden Pasta for Pennies campaign.
• Forest nears full strength as Mandarin visits (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on October 9, 2009 at 10:40:43 am
  By Richard Burton Correspondent The Forest High School football team has had to fight through plenty of adversity this season.
• Forest boys win cross country meet (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on October 8, 2009 at 10:40:24 am
  Compiled by Jamie Voisine OCALA- The Forest High School boys cross country team placed three runners in the top 10 to defeat eight other teams and take first overall at Wednesday’s Wildcat Run.
• Rotary wins bid to host baseball tournament (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on October 8, 2009 at 10:32:15 am
  Staff report Ocala has landed a major youth baseball tournament that will draw hundreds of visitors and some national attention, organizers say.
• Cal Ripken baseball tournament coming next year (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on October 7, 2009 at 10:01:45 pm
  Staff Report Ocala has landed a major youth baseball tournament that will draw hundreds of visitors, thousands of dollars in revenue and some national attention, organizers say.
• Kent propels Forest past West Port (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on October 6, 2009 at 10:40:23 am
  Compiled by Christopher Spata Claire Kent's 14 kills led the Forest High School (9-8) volleyball team as it knocked off cross-town rival West Port (4-6), 25-22, 25-13, 25-17, on Monday night at West Port. Bridget Keller had 28 assists and teammate Kinley Tuten added nine kills for Forest, which hosts Vanguard on Wednesday.
• Blanchard leads Wildcats volleyball to win over Brooksville Central (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on September 30, 2009 at 08:55:27 am
  Staff reports Forest High School volleyball player Chanel Blanchard put up 21 digs to lead the Wildcats stone-wall defense in a 25-16, 25-14, 25-16 win over Brooksville Central on Tuesday night in Brooksville. Forest’s Claire Kent and Allee Stelogeannis put up 11 kills apiece in the win and teammate Bridget Keller chipped in with 26 assists.
• Circle of life: A ring's journey (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on September 29, 2009 at 10:33:07 am
  By Suevon Lee Staff writer The 10-karat gold piece, adorned with a delicate Wildcat head atop black onyx stone, was inscribed with the date 1928 and the initials N.S. when it was found in Lake Weir. William "Terry" Clark decided that ring needed to be returned to its owner's descendants.
• Ocalan may get life for DUI manslaughter (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on September 29, 2009 at 10:32:04 am
  By Suevon Lee Staff writer The Ocala man who caused a five-vehicle wreck in November on Maricamp Road near Forest High School has been found guilty of eight criminal counts, including two of DUI manslaughter.
• Fatal DUI could lead to life in prison (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on September 28, 2009 at 10:46:36 pm
  By Suevon Lee Staff writer The Ocala man who caused a five-vehicle wreck in November on Maricamp Road near Forest High School has been found guilty of eight criminal counts, including two of DUI manslaughter.
• Hock favorite at Masters (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on September 23, 2009 at 10:40:43 am
  By Andy Marks Staff writer Though former Forest High School and Notre Dame University golfer Tyler Hock has removed any drama from the 2009 Marion County Golfer of the Year race, this weekend's Marion Masters still figures to pack plenty of excitement.
• Friars sign No. 3 overall Draft pick Tate (Major League Baseball)
  posted on August 18, 2009 at 03:45:28 am
  Friars sign No. 3 overall Draft pick Tate
• Marion performers on cusp of stardom (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on August 1, 2009 at 10:32:52 am
  By Dave Schlenker Entertainment editor From NBC to the Vans Warped Tour, national and state spotlights have found Marion County-bred performers. Perhaps the biggest news comes from NBC's "America's Got Talent," in which the a cappella group Mosaic made the latest cut.
• Ocala Rotary Raptors win state championship (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on July 9, 2009 at 10:44:45 am
  By Christopher Spata Correspondent Last weekend, the Ocala Rotary Raptors became only the second team from Marion County to ever win the Cal Ripken Baseball rookie division state championship. The Raptors slammed the Ponte Vedra Dominators 15-4 in just four innings in Sunday’s championship game to take the title in emphatic fashion.
• New coach comes to Ridgeview (The Florida Times-Union)
  posted on July 4, 2009 at 04:33:32 am
  For the first time since 2003, the Ridgeview High School Panthers will have a different baseball coach. Assistant coach Thomas Gerds is replacing Bob Adamson, who will remain as the Panther athletic director. Gerds, who played baseball for Ocala Forest High School, has been on the Panther staff for the past four years. He also teaches driver education and history at Ridgeview. read more
• Community remembers Forest coach (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on July 3, 2009 at 10:44:45 am
  By Richard Burton Correspondent John Rogers made a lasting impression on many young men as a coach and mentor during his life. Rogers, the first-ever boys basketball coach at Forest High School, was laid to rest Thursday morning at Oakcrest Baptist Church after passing away Monday in Ocala at the age of 81.
• Local students chosen as delegates to state leadership program (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on June 30, 2009 at 10:33:31 am
  By Lisa Gant Correspondent Even though the American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are respected national leadership programs, the young men and women who attend are often already leaders in their schools and communities.
• Shores Christian pair signs college hoops scholarships (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on June 24, 2009 at 10:44:51 am
  By Byron Saucer Staff writer Shores Christian Academy graduates Cory Smothers and Khristian Roberts both signed basketball scholarships last week. Smothers, a 2008 Shores graduate, signed with Merritt College in Oakland, Calif. The T-Birds were 18-12 on the junior college circuit last year.
• Raising the racket (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on June 16, 2009 at 10:44:31 am
  By Christopher Spata Correspondent Call it fate that when Terri Thomas’ parents moved their family from New York to Ocala nine years ago, her mother would take a job at the Ft. King Tennis Center.
• High-school pitcher excites Padres (Major League Baseball)
  posted on June 11, 2009 at 02:31:44 am
  High-school pitcher excites Padres
• A concrete faith (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on May 29, 2009 at 10:32:38 am
  It might be said that Carlos Ramirez’s faith is cast in cement. His story about the power of prayer is poignant - especially as he tells it while on his knees doing concrete work.
• Community briefs for Wednesday, May 27 (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on May 27, 2009 at 10:33:03 am
  20-year reunion set for Forest HighThe Forest High School Class of 1989's 20-year reunion will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Ritter's Beer Garden, 53 S. Magnolia Ave., and 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Hilton Ocala, 3600 S.W. 36th Ave. For more information, go to www.alumniclass.com/forest.
• Forest to hand out ‘Principal Awards’ (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on May 26, 2009 at 10:44:35 am
  Forest High School will honor the winners of its “Principal’s Awards,” this morning in the school’s administrative building at 10 a.m. The awards will be presented by State Farm Insurance agent Bart Blessing (the local sponsor of the award), Forest High principal Chester Gregory, along with other school administration.