U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hosted
Eco-Awareness and Career Fair at Paxon Middle School
Student Written Everglades Music Video Unveiled During Event
18 May 2010
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted an Eco-Awareness and Career Fair at Paxon Middle School as part of Paxon’s Career Awareness Month.
“This environmental education experience introduced eighth grade students to the many types of “green” career opportunities available,” says Nanciann Regalado, program manager for strategic communication and outreach for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District. “We also unveiled a special Everglades music video that was written and performed by some of Paxon’s enormously talented students!”
Paxon Middle School students on field trip to the Everglades.
Photo credit: USACE
Over 200 eighth graders participated in the Eco-awareness and Career Fair. Highlights of the event included:
- Career Booth Visits – Group discussions were held by federal, state and local government participants including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Duval County Health Department and the Florida Department of Parks.
- Motivational Speaker – Radio personality T-Roy made a surprise visit and provided words of motivation and inspiration to the very attentive students. T-Roy's message included telling the students that knowledge and education are critical to their success.
- Eco Tour Music Video – The Corps unveiled an exciting new music video written and performed by some of Paxon’s very own students. The music video, to the Everglades, was created after the students were inspired by a field trip to the Everglades, which was supported in part by Everglades National Park.
- Billboard Unveiling – Also unveiled at the fair was an Everglades Eco-Tour billboard, which will be located at the intersection of Edgewood Avenue and Beaver Street. Clear Channel"s generous donation of billboard space made this part of the Everglades Eco-Tour Program possible.
Paxon Middle School is charting new routes to a world class education. A stellar educational institution, Paxon seeks to provide quality programs that will assist students academically in and out of school. Among the school’s shining initiatives is the Gear Up Program, designed to help prepare middle school students for high school success and post secondary education. Offering academic, social, and cultural enrichment, the program leads to early understanding and awareness of undergraduate programs and 21st Century careers.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a federal agency that specializes in the planning, engineering, construction and management of large infrastructure projects. Its Jacksonville District serves Florida and the Caribbean. Missions include flood damage reduction, water resources management, navigation, shore protection and restoration, environmental restoration, hazardous, toxic, and radioactive remediation, military support, and emergency response. The Corps is the federal agency leading Everglades restoration and in partnership with Everglades National Park, strives to raise awareness of America’s Everglades among all Americans.
Contact for this page:
Nanciann Regalado, USACE
(904) 334-8954
