Browse past news stories for Dunnellon High School in Dunnellon, FL.

• Florida Softball Signs Two for 2010-2011 Season (WCTV Tallahassee)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 04:34:19 pm
  University of Florida head softball coach Tim Walton announced two players who signed national letters of intent to play for the Gators next season.
• Dunnellon trio sign college scholarships (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 11:35:11 am
  By Byron Saucer Staff writer DUNNELLON - Don't let the smiles fool you, the Dunnellon High softball trio of Kasey Fagan, Tori Williams and Holly Roberson are normally all business. They took off all of one day after winning the Class 4A state title in dominant fashion before returning to the practice field.
• Fallen soldier was to return for Thanksgiving (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 11:42:34 am
  By Susan Latham Carr Staff writer Spc. Gary L. Gooch Jr. wanted to serve his country, and he wanted to make a good life for himself. That's why he joined the U.S. Army in August 2006, after graduating from Dunnellon High School.
• Ocala Soldier Killed In Afghanistan (WESH 2 Orlando)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 10:25:31 pm
  Twenty-two-year-old Army Specialist Gary Gooch Jr. was killed last week in Afghanistan.
• Tigers keep on running (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on November 7, 2009 at 11:41:32 am
  By Dwight Collins Staff writer DUNNELLON - With a District 3A-6 championship wrapped up, and a bye week in its immediate future, the Dunnellon High School football team could have easily been caught in a senior night trap on Friday night.
• Dunnellon Christian students experience dangers of drunken driving (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on October 26, 2009 at 10:41:24 am
  By Lora E. Ide Correspondent In go-carts donated by the local Tractor Supply company, youths in pajamas celebrating spirit week at Dunnellon Christian Academy got some thought-provoking driving lessons on Oct. 19.
• Dunnellon restaurants get makeovers ahead of Jazz Up (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on October 9, 2009 at 10:31:42 am
  By Lora E. Ide Correspondnet With Dunnellon's annual Jazz Up music festival on Saturday, there has been a flurry of activity among restaurant owners in town.
• Dunnellon High student arrested for pointing BB gun at others (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on October 7, 2009 at 10:01:55 pm
  Staff Report DUNNELLON - A 17-year-old high school student who pointed a gun at two other teenagers was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds and improper exhibition of a weapon, according to officials.
• Special Olympians hit the lanes (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on September 27, 2009 at 10:31:40 am
  By Andy Fillmore Correspondent About 150 athletes fulfilled the Special Olympics oath to "win or be brave in the attempt" as they competed Saturday at two local bowling centers.
• Fun to be had at Rainbow River attractions (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on August 9, 2009 at 10:32:34 am
  By Lora E. Ide Correspondent For some people, the call of river life is strong and magical.
• Department of Education ends area GED Exit Option program (The Gainesville Sun)
  posted on August 5, 2009 at 10:07:39 am
  By Joe Callahan Staff writer A handful of Alachua County graduates made it through high school thanks to a program called the GED Exit Option. The program allowed credit-deficient students to earn diplomas if they passed state FCAT exams - or college entrance tests - and passed their GED testing.
• Ginley adds first pro save to growing credentials (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on July 22, 2009 at 10:44:42 am
  By Byron Saucer Staff writer Dunnellon High School graduate Jesse Ginley recorded his first professional save Saturday for the Cubs in the Rookie Arizona League. The right-hander tossed an inning of relief, allowed an unearned run and had two strikeouts to preserve a 6-4 win over the Royals.
• It’s ‘Showtime’ (FSView)
  posted on July 20, 2009 at 07:13:11 am
  Florida State football hosted the third annual Seminole Showtime “Camping with the Stars” this past weekend.
• Local Students Win PSA Contest (WCTV Tallahassee)
  posted on July 2, 2009 at 09:48:46 pm
  Students in Florida are speaking out about the realities of discrimination, and some local high schoolers are being recognized.
• Girl starts Teens in Service group with friends, family (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on July 1, 2009 at 10:32:20 am
  By Lora E. Ide Correspondent DunnellonDunnellon High School student Jena Lolley, 16, along with several family members and friends, conducted a recycling rally in the parking lot near the Dunnellon Chamber of Commerce on June 13.Jena was joined by her mother, Kayla Glass, and a number of others in a group she formed called Teens in Service, which is sponsored...
• High School Students Express Their Views on Discrimination (WCTV Tallahassee)
  posted on June 30, 2009 at 10:03:45 pm
  The Florida Commission on Human Relations announces public service announcement contest winners.
• 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.
• Dunnellon's Cabrera named top boys track athlete (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on June 26, 2009 at 10:44:42 am
  By Richard Burton Correspondent Angelo Cabrera made the most of each of his experiences this past track season. The Dunnellon High School junior led the school’s 4x400 relay team to a second-place finish at the Class 2A state meet and also placed fourth individually in the 400 and fifth in the 100 to cap a standout season.
• Summer driver's ed students get blurry glimpse of drunken driving (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on June 19, 2009 at 10:33:05 am
  By Caitlin Rogers Correspondent School is out and many youngsters are sleeping in, then hitting the pool to cool off. But hundreds of local students are choosing to spend their summer much differently. Marion County Public Schools is offering summer programs, such as driver's education and summer reading camps, through Aug. 14. The programs offer interactive, educational...
• Dunnellon celebrates its softball state title (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on June 10, 2009 at 10:32:31 am
  By Andy Fillmore Correspondent During an awards ceremony Monday evening at City Hall, Mayor Fred Ward proclaimed this "Tigers Pride Week" as the city celebrated the Dunnellon High School Lady Tigers winning the 2009 Class 4A State Softball Championship.
• Tigers Pride Week in Dunnellon (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on June 9, 2009 at 08:31:54 pm
  Mayor Fred Ward proclaimed this "Tigers Pride Week" as the city celebrated the Dunnellon High School Lady Tigers winning the 2009 Class 4A State Softball Championship.
• Dunnellon state champs get a hero's welcome (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on May 19, 2009 at 11:18:19 am
  The Dunnellon High School softball team returned to a rock-star like welcome from their classmates and faculty after capturing the Class 4A state championship over the weekend.
• Goosebumps and glory (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on May 18, 2009 at 10:31:54 pm
  Had there been a parade in Dunnellon on Monday, participants would have been drenched. But no one would have minded.
• Dunnellon beats Lake Wales for title (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on May 17, 2009 at 10:44:55 am
  PLANT CITY - There are always questions, and there were plenty of questions about Dunnellon heading into Saturday’s Class 4A state championship softball game against Lake Wales.
• Dunnellon wins state softball championship (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on May 17, 2009 at 10:33:15 am
  The Dunnellon High School softball team stifled Lake Wales, 3-1, Saturday to capture the Class 4-A state championship in Plant City.
• Dunnellon advances to championship game (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on May 16, 2009 at 10:45:07 am
  With just one game separating Dunnellon High School’s softball team from a state championship, the Tigers have yet to meet their match. Or anything even remotely close to it.
• Orlando Bishop Moore eliminates Dunnellon (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on May 16, 2009 at 10:44:37 am
  ORLANDO - Dunnellon High school was only one game into its three-game series with Orlando Bishop Moore, but it was already clear. The scrappy Tigers baseball team that had unexpectedly blazed its way into the regional championship had finally hit the wall.
• Dunnellon softball team wins 9-0, moves on to title game Saturday (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on May 15, 2009 at 09:31:57 pm
  The Dunnellon High School softball team whipped Jacksonville Stanton Prep 9-0 tonight to advance to the state championship game Saturday in Plant City.
• Dunnellon softball blasts way into Final Four (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on May 6, 2009 at 10:45:16 am
  ST. CLOUD - The Dunnellon High School softball team made history in dominating fashion on Tuesday night in the Region 4A-2 finals. The Tigers became the first-ever Marion County fast-pitch program to earn a trip to the final four with a dominating 12-0 win in five innings over Harmony.
• Parents, students face dilemma of paying for prom (The Ocala Star-Banner)
  posted on May 5, 2009 at 10:33:44 am
  Parents and students are having to made some hard choices about whether the price of a prom ticket makes sense in today's economy, with some going so far as to offer their own alternate prom.