• SVEC Riding Club selling chocolate Valentines roses February 1st 2010
The Riding Club at Seminole Vo-Ed Center is selling a delicious chocolate rose, perfect for Valentines Day.
They cost $1 each. Stop by Ms. Biram's room to purchase them.
  • SVEC School Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday, February 9th February 1st 2010
The SVEC school Advisory Council committee will be meeting at 6:30 pm. Interested in joining? Come to one of our
meetings. Meeting is in the campus multi-purpose room.
  • Open house for Largo, Osecola, Seminole High Schools  August 31st, 2009

Representatives from The Seminole Vocational Education Center will be attending open house at Largo, Osecola
and Seminole High schools. If you are a parent or student wanting more information about our school, find us
Wednesday night, September 2nd at 6:30pm.

Open house at SVEC is Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30pm.
  • Open House at the Seminole Vocational Education Center    September 1st, 2009

The Seminole Vocational Education Center will host friends, students and family at our annual open house,  
Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30pm.  If you're a parent or student wanting more information about our school,
join us, meet your instructors and tour their lab. You can also enjoy refreshments and visit with animals from our
SVEC Elementary Tour Farm.

Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30pm.
  • SVEC seeks interested members for its School Advisory Council   September 8th, 2009

The Seminole Vocational Education Center is actively seeking members for their School Advisory Council. Become
a part of something positive in your community while helping the next generation. Members have a once a month
meeting on our campus to discuss budget issues, school improvement goals and to hear about student
achievement at the school. An hour or so each month of your time is all we ask in return. Whether you're a former
or current student, a parent or members of industry or the community, you can make a difference. Take the first
step. During our open house, feel free to stop by our School Advisory table for more information.  You can also
contact our counselor Mr. Jim Gill for more information at any time.
  • The Seminole Vo-Ed FFA Chapter sponsors a "Kiss The Pig" fund raiser contest        September 8th, 2009

The Seminole Vocational Education Center's Student FFA Organization is sponsoring a
"Kiss The Pig" fund raiser. All proceeds go to the student organization chapter at SVEC to help
send students to competition around the state. In order to vote, drop your change into the
donation cups set up in each classroom. Your dough determines which of your favorite SVEC
staff members will have the honor of kissing Jethro... SVEC's own real, live, handsome bacon
sandwich. Join us during our open house, Tuesday September 15th at 6:30pm to see the action!
e-Mail Ms. Paioff for additional information.
  • The Seminole Vo-Ed FFA Chapter raises $290+ with their "Kiss The Pig" fund raiser contest        
    September 16th, 2009

The Seminole Vocational Education Center's Student FFA Organization raised over $290 towards
helping send students to competition around the state. The winner of the event was Ms. Biram!
Mr. Veenstra kindly offered up $20 if Ms. Paioff would kiss Jethro...thus having an additional $20
thrown in to have Mr. Veenstra kiss Jethro... which also generated an additional $20 for
Mr. Shrum to kiss him. All complied and Jethro went home happy. The teachers? With bacon on
their collars.
  • The Seminole Vo-Ed FFA Chapter sponsors their Kickoff Cookout    September 16th, 2009

The Seminole Vocational Education Center's Student FFA Organization is sponsoring their annual  Kickoff Cookout
on Thursday, September 17th for the organizations student members and families. See you at SVEC at 6:30pm.
  • The Seminole Vo-Ed FFA Chapter sponsors their annual Yard Sale  September 16th, 2009

The Seminole Vocational Education Center's Alumni of the FFA chapter is sponsoring their annual  Yard Sale on
Saturday, September 26th. 8am to 3pm. All proceeds will help support the chapters student members and help
them compete in statewide activities and competition. Here's the directions. Bring your change!
Clothing - Tools - ChildrensToys - Kitchenware - Furniture - Seasonal items - Live plants and more.
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  • SVEC seeks volunteers to help build shelters for the homeless. Sponsored by Pinellas Hope  Sept 22nd, 2009

Volunteering builds character! Volunteering feels good! We're looking for volunteers to donate a little bit of time and  
muscle to help build shelters for the homeless with Pinellas Hope. You can do it. Step up! If you are interested in
donating some time, we'll be building these shelters every Wednesday starting at 1pm. For more information, contact
organizers John Veenstra or Dan Bench
SEPTEMBER 2009
  • Carpentry and Floral Marketing SVEC STORES are now open! Oct. 13th, 2009
Seminole Vo-Ed is proud to announce the opening of our campus store. Our carpentry and floral marketing classes
now have student made furniture and arrangements available for purchase. The commercial arts and vet
departments will follow shortly. The school will also be offering an assortment of student designed t-shirts for sale
shortly. Custom floral orders for birthdays, weddings or any event are available via the Floral department.
Contact Tony Woodworth for more information. Have a look!  SVEC STORE
  • SVEC Commercial Arts class sponsors a Get Zombified! fundraiser  Oct. 7th, 2009

The commercial arts class at SVEC is sponsoring a Get Zombified photo of you for only $3!
Our student designers will take your photo and use their design skills to make you look like
a ghoulish zombie just in time for Halloween! Describe what you'd like done or let our
designers go wild! Funds will go towards supplies for the class as well as the SkillsUSA
student organization to help pay for student competition expenses.

Your 8 1/2" x 11" photo is printed on photo paper and housed in a slip sleeve. We'll also
e-mail you a digital copy of your Before and After photos. Stop by SVEC between 7am and
2:30pm or  e-mail your photo or questions to juulc@pcsb.org.  

Payment is acceptable by cash or check, payable to Seminole Vocational Education Center.
ZOMBIFIED Order Form
  • SVEC School Advisory Committee meeting is Tuesday, October 13th at 6:30pm  Oct 6th 2009

The Seminole Vocational Education Center School Advisory Council will be meeting on Tuesday, Octobr 13th at
6:30pm on the SVEC campus.  Be a part of something positive in your community while helping the next
generation. Members have a once a month meeting on our campus to discuss budget issues, school
improvement goals and to hear about student achievement at the school. An hour or so each month of your time
is all we ask in return. Whether you're a former or current student, a parent or members of industry or the
community, you can make a difference. Take the first step. During our open house, feel free to stop by our
School Advisory table for more information.  You can also contact our counselor Mr. Jim Gill for more information
at any time.
  • SVEC Commercial Arts class is creating a This Is My SVEC campaign - Sneak peak at posters  Oct. 7th, 2009

The commercial arts class at SVEC is participating in a marketing campaign aimed at raising awareness of what
Seminole Vocational Education Center has to offer. The This Is My SVEC campaign will feature a poster
awareness  for each class at each of the three feeder high school, videos for inclusion on YouTube and feeder
school morning shows, a billboard campaign with a national promotional company as well as SVEC T-Shirts
available for each class.

    LARGO            SEMINOLE          OSCEOLA   *Click each school for a look at the posters designed by third - fifth level students.*
  • SVEC Veterinary Science classes sponsors a pet holiday photo opportunity.  Donations benefit the
    SVEC Horse Riding Club Oct. 13th, 2009

The SVEC Veterinary Science classes are sponsoring a pet holiday photo opportunity:
  • WEEKDAYS   Oct. 15,19, 22, 28th from    4:00pm – 7:30 pm
  • SATURDAYS  Oct. 24, Nov. 7 only from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

For a $10 donation you will receive a photo sitting and one of the following printed packages or a CD:
  • 2 5x7’s
  • 1 5x7 and 4 2 x 2.5’s
  • 1 5x7 and 2 3.5 x 5’s

         Phone 545-6405 to make an appointment or e-mail us

   Download the pet holiday photo flyer in .pdf
OCTOBER 2009
  • Great American Teach-In is Wednesday, November 18th. Interested professionals wanted! Oct. 22nd, 2009
Pinellas County Schools is partnering with Progress Energy for the 17th annual Great American Teach on
Wednesday, November 18th 2009. Seminole Vo-Ed is looking for interested professionals who would like to tell some
as equally interested trade students about what you do and how you wound up doing it. Our school offers classes in
Carpentry and Construction Trades, Electrical Wiring, Floral Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Horticulture and
Environmental Technology, Commercial and Digital Arts and Veterinary Science for small and large animals.
If interested, please contact our program instructors, then fill out this form  and email it to JohnsonCas@pcsb.org.
  • Carpentry and Floral Marketing SVEC STORES are now open! Oct. 13th, 2009
Seminole Vo-Ed is proud to announce the opening of our campus store. Our carpentry and floral marketing classes
now have student made furniture and arrangements available for purchase. The commercial arts and vet
departments will follow shortly. The school will also be offering an assortment of student designed t-shirts for sale
shortly. Custom floral orders for birthdays, weddings or any event are available via the Floral department.
Contact Tony Woodworth for more information. Have a look!  SVEC STORE
  • SVEC School Advisory Committee meeting is Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 6:30pm  Dec 6th 2009

The Seminole Vocational Education Center School Advisory Council will be meeting on Tuesday, January 12th
at 6:30 pm on the SVEC campus.  Be a part of something positive in your community while helping the next generation.
Members have a once a month meeting on our campus to discuss budget issues, school improvement goals and to
hear about student achievement at the school. An hour or so each month of your time is all we ask in return. Whether
you're a former or current student, a parent or members of industry or the community, you can make a difference.
Take the first step. During our open house, feel free to stop by our School Advisory table for more information.  You
can also contact our counselor Mr. Jim Gill for more information at any time.
JANUARY 2010
  • SVEC T-Shirts and Vinyl Decals for sale Dec 2nd, 2009
Seminole Vo-Ed now has school shirts for sale in our main office for $12 each.
Black only. Sizes SM, MED, LG, XLG, 1XL. Also available are vinyl SVEC logo decals for $2
each.  Stick em' on your car, wall or tractor! Available in our front office. Payment can be made
by check or US currency.       Have a look!  SVEC STORE
click shirt for a larger look see
  • SVEC participates in the Treasure Island holiday night parade Dec 2nd, 2009
Seminole Vo-Ed will have a float during the December 5th, Treasure Island night parade and tree lighting.  
Watch for us on our Snoopy vs. The Red Baron float!
  • The FFA Chapter of SVEC holds a Plant Sale December 14, 15th, 16th Dec 3rd, 2009
The FFA Chapter of Seminole Vo-Ed will  be having a plant sale starting Friday, December 14th thru the 16th at
the SVEC campus in Seminole. All plants are priced from $1 to $3!  A thoughtful, green stocking stuffer.
Landscape and edible plants will be available including tomato, dill, peppers, cilantro, lemon balm, purple basil,
and a smorgasbord of native landscape plants. Located at the SVEC campus entrance off 86th Ave. Have a look!
  • The FFA Chapter of Seminole Vo-Ed competes in Florida State Environmental Science Contest  Dec 3rd, 2009
This Tuesday December 8th, Danni Jansen, Deanna Dreiling, Katie Manning, and Tim Griffith will be representing the
SVEC Chapter of FFA during a State Environmental Science competition in Live Oak FL.
Best of luck to them and Chapter advisor Ms. Paioff.
  • The FFA Chapter of Seminole Vo-Ed hosts FFA Sub District competition, Thursday, December 10th
Dec 3rd, 2009

The FFA Chapter of Seminole Vo-Ed  will host sub-district competition on the SVEC Campus in Seminole. The
following students will be representing their chapter:
  •      Parliamentary Procedure - Lina Villa-Lovern, Lindsey White, Amy Kirchgraber, Tim Griffith,
                                     Gemma Solon, Deanna Dreiling
  •      Extemporaneous Public Speaking- Katie Farling
  •      Tractor Driving - Deanna Dreiling
  •      Creed Speaking - Rylee Twinham
  • A Landscaping Challenge. Open to Horticulture & Environmental Tech students. Dec 3rd, 2009
Learn Plant ID, Landscape Design, Water Conservation practices, and more! Apply environmental and horticultural
knowledge in competition. Interested students are meeting Thursday Dec. 17th, 2:30 pm in Ms. Paioff's classroom.
  • The FFA Chapter of Seminole Vo-Ed host their Holiday Social, Thursday, December 17th, 6:30pm Dec 3rd, 2009

FFA Members, family and alumni are invited to this event which is held in the Multi-purpose room on the SVEC campus.

Compete in the best dressed holiday competition
Compete in the dessert competition - looks and taste.
Participate in the gift exchange.  Bring a wrapped present under $10.00
Bring a wrapped present for the SVEC Toy Drive
Play fun games like Snowball Tag and the Stocking Race
Bring Family and Friends
  • SVEC holds their annual toy drive to benefit Sallie House Dec 8thj, 2009
If you are interested in donating towards the SVEC annual Toy Drive to benefit Sallie House, then
we kindly request NEW, unwrapped toys or gifts for kids and teens up to the age of 18 to be
donated by Wednesday December 16th. Our staff will be collecting the toys items here in the front
office of the SVEC campus.
  • The FFA Chapter of Seminole Vo-Ed places eighth in the State of Florida in State Environmental
    Science Contest  Dec 8th, 2009
On Tuesday December 8th, Danni Jansen, Deanna Dreiling, Katie Manning, and Tim Griffith represented the SVEC
Chapter of FFA during a State Environmental Science competition in Live Oak FL.. The group left SVEC at 3:30am(!),
competed all day and wound up taking eighth place in the state. Congratulations to them and their Chapter Advisor
Ms. Paioff.
  • The FFA Chapter of Seminole Vo-Ed takes home two first place awards in sub-district
    competition Dec 14th 2009
On Thursday December 10th, Seminole Vo-Ed FFA members competed in sub-district competition.
FFA Chairperson Angelina Villa-Lovern, Secretary Lindsey White and members Danni Jansen, Amy
Kirchgraber, Gemma Solon and Tim Griffith took first place in Parliamentary Procedure competition
while Katie Farling took first place in Extemporaneous Public Speaking. Excellent job! Good luck in
upcoming district competition.
  • SVEC student designs digital billboard which
    promotes SVEC
    Dec 28th, 2009
As part of their continuing "This is My SVEC" marketing
campaign, students from SVEC's commercial arts class recently
wrapped up a digital billboard design competition. Third level
designer Chandler Burke had her design selected and turned
into a digital billboard. Clear Channel Communications provided
the billboard space. Read more here.
  • SVEC Carpentry class gears up to build temporary housing for the homeless January 6h, 2010
Project HOPE dropped off materials recently to the SVEC Carpentry class. Students will begin to construct two
temporary housing shelters for the homeless.
  • SVEC Carpentey & Electricity student to receive National Accredited certification January 6h, 2010

·         On Wednesday, January 13th SVEC and the Construction Trades Program will be honoring those students
who have successfully completed NCCER CORE and Level I certification in both Electrical and Carpentry.  NCCER
maintains a credential and certification system through its National Registry. This provides transcripts, certificates,
and wallet cards to students who successfully complete the Contren® Learning Series curriculum through an NCCER
Accredited Sponsor. These valuable industry credentials benefit students as they seek employment and build their
careers.
  • The FFA Chapter of Seminole Vo-Ed competes in district competition Jan. 20th 2009
On Thursday, January 20th, Seminole Vo-Ed FFA members will compete in district competition. Members will be
competing in Parliamentary Procedure competition while Katie Farling competes in Extemporaneous Public
Speaking. Good luck Ms. Paioff and her chapter student members!
DECEMBER 2009
NOVEMBER 2009
  • SVEC School Advisory Committee meeting is Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 6:30pm  Dec 6th 2009

The Seminole Vocational Education Center School Advisory Council will be meeting on Tuesday, January 12th
at 6:30 pm on the SVEC campus.  Be a part of something positive in your community while helping the next generation.
Members have a once a month meeting on our campus to discuss budget issues, school improvement goals and to
hear about student achievement at the school. An hour or so each month of your time is all we ask in return. Whether
you're a former or current student, a parent or members of industry or the community, you can make a difference.
Take the first step. During our open house, feel free to stop by our School Advisory table for more information.  You
can also contact our counselor Mr. Jim Gill for more information at any time.
FEBRUARY 2010
  • SVEC March Student of the Month - Jarred Bourgholtzer - Commercial Arts March 20th 2010
Congratulations to commercial art student Jarred Bourgholtzer for being selected the SVEC student of the month.
Jarred receives a $50 savings bond and plaque from Pzsonka's Trophies. Check out this talented photographers
online portfolio at http://www.flickr.com/photos/proofphoto/
APRIL 2010
  • SVEC School Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday, April 13th April 6th 2010
The SVEC school Advisory Council committee will be meeting at 6:30 pm. Interested in joining? Come to one of our
meetings. Meeting is in the campus multi-purpose room.
  • SVEC partners with MOE'S Southwest Grill to raise funds for SkillsUSA participants April 6th 2010
SVEC would like to thank MOE'S Southwest Grill on Starkey and 108th for helping the SVEC T & I Department raise
funds for students to participate in Skills USA competition. If you would like to donate to help our regional winners
compete at State level, stop by the Starkey Road Moe's during the month of April and donate some
change into our Seminole, Largo and Osceola Moe's donation box! Here's a map.
MARCH 2010
  • New Alternative Energy course to open at SVEC  April 6th 2010
SVEC is finalizing plans for the opening of a new class on campus - Energy Solutions. The course deals with
sustainable, renewable and non-renewable energies and the skills needed to compete in the "green collar" job
industry. With plans for a Fall 2010 opening, interested students are encouraged to sign up soon. E-mail Mr. Jim Gill
for more information about the class and check the class page for updated information.
  • SVEC Horticulture class participates in the 24th annual Green Thumb Festival  April 12th 2010
The horticulture class at SVEC will be selling plants at this years Green Thumb Festival being held in Walter Fuller
Park in the  Jungle Terrace area of St. Petersburg. Dates are April 24th and 25th. Here's a map. A variety of plants
will be sold. Have a look at the selection here    Download the flyer.
  • Carpentry student Chris Jelenc takes Bronze during State SkillsUSA competition April  21st 2010
Congratulations to SVEC Carpentry student Chris Jelenc for taking third place in the entire state in carpentry
competition during Skills USA. Congratulations also to Zachery Lewis, Jarred Bourgholtzer and Zachary Thornsbury
for competing as well. Thanks to Jim Gill Matt Fischer, Jeff Bourgholtzer for providing support, transportation, etc..
Cool beans pat on the back to Mr. Bench and Mr. Veenstra for coordination for the event.
  • SVEC Floral Department has Mother's Day arrangements for sale  April 12th 2010
The SVEC Floral Department has two lovely arrangements available for Mother's Day, Sunday May 9th. Click here
to have a look. Large are $25 and a smaller arrangements run $17.
MAY 2010
  • Four SVEC students receive PACTE Association awards May 20th 2010
Congratulations to SVEC students Zachery Lewis, Jarred Bourgholtzer, Katie Farling and Pat Dunwody for being
recognized at the Pinellas Adult Career and Technical Education Awards on May 20th. These students were
nominated by their teachers for being outstanding representatives of their chosen vocation. For more information on
adult career and technical education in Pinellas County, click here.
AUGUST 2010
  • SVEC volunteer project featured on News Channel 8 August 17th 2010
Students and instructors from SVEC Carpentry and Electricity classes donated time during the past summer to build
small, portable homeless shelters For Project Hope.
Link To The Story    Link to the video
  • SVEC Open House and Fish Fry at the Seminole Vocational Education Center on Monday,
    Sept. 20th    August 28th, 2010
The Seminole Vocational Education Center will host friends, students and family at our annual open house,  
Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00pm.  If you're a parent or student wanting more information about our school,
join us, meet your instructors and tour their lab. Bring your appetite and enjoy a fish fry and refreshments!
You can pre-purchase tickets for only $5! ($6 day of event). We're preparing a delicious fish fry with hush
puppies, cole slaw, baked beans, cookies and tea. All proceeds benefit SVEC student organizations.
  • SVEC seeks interested members for its School Advisory Council   August 28th, 2010
The Seminole Vocational Education Center is actively seeking members for their School Advisory Council. Become
a part of something positive in your community while helping the next generation. Members have a once a month
meeting on our campus to discuss budget issues, school improvement goals and to hear about student
achievement at the school. An hour or so each month of your time is all we ask in return. Whether you're a former
or current student, a parent or members of industry or the community, you can make a difference. Take the first
step. During our open house, feel free to stop by our School Advisory table for more information.  You can also
contact our counselor Mr. Jim Gill for more information at any time.
SEPTEMBER 2010
  • SVEC FFA Chapter Kickoff Cookout at the Seminole Vocational Education Center on
    Thursday, Sept. 16th    September 7th, 2010
Parents and students in any of the SVEC Vetrinary Horticulture or Environmental Technology classes are
invited to attend the annual FFA Kickoff Cookout! You can meet the instructors and find more about all of the
activities the Seminole Vo-Ed FFA chapter has planned for the year including scholarship information, social
activities, volunteer services and more. PLUS, your dinner is on the house! More info here.
  • SVEC FFA seeking donations for their Chapter Yard Sale on September 25th    September 14h, 2010
Do you have cluttered cabinets, rooms of “junk,” haven’t seen your floor in months? We need your stuff!
Seminole Vo-Ed FFA would love to help you out by taking those items off your hands!

Alumni of the FFA chapter are hosting a yard sale on Saturday, September 25th, 8:00am - 3:00pm  
If you would like to donate goods* for the yard sale they can be brought directly to SVEC.  Please contact Ms.
Caela Paioff at (727) 545-6405 or email paioffc@pcsb.org to make arrangements. No item is too big or
small and all proceeds earned will support the  chapter. More info and directions
  • Seminole residents can now recycle at SVEC   September 14h, 2010
SVEC is now hosting recycling bins for the Seminole community. We gladly accept all kinds of metals,
cardboard and paper. The recycle bins are located off 125th Street (just north of 86th Ave.) on the outer gate
of the SVEC campus. All donations will directly benefit students and programs at the Vo-Ed center.
NOVEMBER 2010
  • The Seminole Vo-Ed FFA Chapter upcoming Plant Sale December 12th Nov 8th, 2010
The SVEC horticulture department is currently in the planning stages for their next plant sale.  Students will sell
self grown plants on December 12th from 9am-4pm at the Botanical Gardens in conjunction with the holiday lights
in the park event.  Varieties will range from 4" container to 7 gallon with prices from $1-$15.  Visit the SVEC
website closer to the event to view plants for sale.
  • The FFA Chapter of Seminole Vo-Ed places 3rd in State in Environmental Resource
    competition Nov 8th 2010
The Seminole Vo-Ed FFA Chapter placed third in the state in the FFA Environmental Resource
Management competition.  Held in Live Oak, FL on November 2nd 2010, team members participated in a
variety of events including water quality testing, GPS tracking, waste management, press release writing,
oral interview, written test; plant, tool, wildlife identification, and a group presentation.  Team members
include Justin Gearhart, Maria Sessa, Caitlin Knight, Rachel Palmer and Angelina Villa-Lovern.  Justin
ranked second high in the state as an individual. Congratulations to the team on their success.
  • The Seminole Vo-Ed FFA Chapter volunteers during Farm City Week on November 20th  Nov 8th, 2010
On Saturday November 20th from 9am-2pm, Seminole Vo-ED FFA members will volunteer at the second annual
Farm City Week celebration at Heritage Village.  The event highlights the past, present, and future of Florida
agriculture with fun activities for children.  FFA members will be showing youth how to make agriculturally related
crafts such as a pine cone bird feeder or turkey hat.  All community members are encouraged to attend.  
  • Great American Teach-In is Thursday, November 18th. Interested professionals wanted! Nov. 8th 2010
Pinellas County Schools is partnering with Progress Energy for the 18th annual Great American Teach on
Wednesday, November 18th 2009. Seminole Vo-Ed is looking for interested professionals who would like to tell some
as equally interested trade students about what you do and how you wound up doing it. Our school offers classes in
Carpentry and Construction Trades, Electrical Wiring, Floral Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Horticulture and
Environmental Technology, Commercial and Digital Arts and Veterinary Science for small and large animals. If
interested, please contact our program instructors, then fill out this form  and email it to JohnsonCas@pcsb.org.
  • Two SVEC students received volunteer recognition Nov. 8th 2010
Justion Gearhart and Rachel Palmer were both nominated by SVEC for the 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards. Certificate of Achievement goes to Rachel Palmer for completing over 500 hours of volunteer service.
Certificate of Merit goes to Justin Gearhart for over 150 hours over several years.  Rachel will also be judged in State
Competition.
  • Community Recycling on the SVEC campus is catching on Nov. 8th 2010
Thanks to the Seminole community, SVEC recently received over $250 by recycling our metal dumpster and
cardboard Newspaper recycling is running at almost a ton a week. Way to go Seminole!
  • SVEC Riding Club visits horse retirement home Nov. 8th 2010
SVEC vet instructor Peggy Biram recently took 5 students on a field trip to The Retirement Home for Horses in
Alachua, Florida. Retirement Home for Horses at Mill Creek Farm is a nonprofit equine sanctuary which provides
lifetime care to horses seized by law enforcement agencies, rescued by the SPCA or humane societies, horses
retired from government service such as police patrol or state and federal parks, and unwanted horses that are
destined for slaughter.
OCTOBER 2010
  • SVEC Commercial Arts class hosts Seminole Middle art students  October 28h, 2010
SVEC commercial arts class recently completed a project for the art class at Seminole Middle School.
STudents provided pictures of themselves and the commercial arts class photo retouched them in to zombies,
vampires and other monsters. Over 50 kids came to SVEC to view their ghoulish gallery and have a look
around our campus. We look forward to more visits from area middle schools. Have some kids interested in
looking around our school? Please contact counselor Jim Gill.
  • SVEC receives a media center library Nov 8th, 2010
SVEC took a step in the literary direction by procuring a brand new media center for the school. It will contain
industry related books and periodicals and also contain a new digital white board, computer lab and a kindle. The
center is scheduled to open by December.
  • The SVEC Floral Department is selling Thanksgiving centerpieces  Nov 8th, 2010
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Please order early. Double candle arrangements( 24” long)  $25 or  $30  -
Single candle arrangements (12” diameter) -   $20. Payments must be received by November 17
Thanks for your support in advance, our students appreciate it. Remember, 100% of funds collected go to support
our student’s program. Email woodwortha@pcsb.org for more information.
DECEMBER 2010
  • Horticulture class receives FNGLA Grant  Dec 1st 2010
Congratulations to Ms. Paioff for being awarded a TeachHort.com Grant for preparing her students to become
FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professionals.Excellent job!
  • The Seminole Vo-Ed FFA Chapter upcoming Plant Sale December 12th Nov 8th, 2010
The SVEC horticulture department students will sell self grown plants on December 12th from 9am-4pm at the
Botanical Gardens in conjunction with the holiday lights in the park event.  Varieties will range from 4" container to
7 gallon with prices from $1-$15.
  • Commercial Arts class creates holiday greeting cards with Seminole Middle School art students
    Nov 20tth, 2010
The SVEC commercial arts class has partnered with art students from Seminiole MIddle School to create a series
of holiday greeting. They will be available for purchase shortly.
  • Commercial Arts class receives state-of-the-art iMac lab Dec 1s, 2010
The SVEC commercial arts class recently received a state-of-the-art, iMac lab featuring the latest (and largest)
models. Additionally the class will now have access to Bamboo digital pens as well as digital still and video cameras.
  • SVEC holds their annual toy drive to benefit CASA Nov 8th, 2010
If you are interested in donating towards the SVEC annual Toy Drive to benefit CASA, then we
kindly request NEW, unwrapped toys or gifts for kids and teens up to the age of 18 to be donated
by Wednesday December 15th. Our staff will be collecting the toys items here in the front office of
the SVEC campus.
  • Horticulture class receives Verizon Wireless Thinkfinity grant for, Artificial Wetlands  Dec 1st 2010
Congratulations to Ms. Paioff for being awarded a $500 Verizon Wireless Thinkfinity grant for. The money will be
used to implement teaching about Artificial Wetlands into the class curriculum.
  • SVEC Carpentry class featured on Bay News 9 Dec 8th 2010
Mr. Veenstra's carpentery class and their ongoing collaboration with Pinellas Hope garnered SVEC a visit and a
profile video from Bay News 9. The class is finishing up several casita houses which will help shelter the homeless.
JANUARY 2011
  • SVEC hosting Whacky Winter Olympics fundraiser for Skills USA & FFA Jan 3rd 2011
Get set for some wintertime fun as SVEC hosts the Whacky Winter Olympics to benefit Skills USA and FFA
organizations. Thursday, January 13th is the date during all three blocks. Parents are invited. A donation of $2 is
requested for entry to watch! Sponsor a team for $20. Events & Rules   Permission Slip   Sponsor A Team!
  • SVEC Adopts a Mile Jan 3rd 2011
Seminole Vo-Ed Center has adopted a mile of road along 125th Street in Seminole. Our students and staff will be
maintaining this stretch and keeping it free of litter and debris
  • SVEC  School Advisory Council meets Tuesday, January 11th at 5pm.   Jan 5th, 2011
The Seminole Vocational Education Center school advisory council will meet Tuesday, Januray 11th at 5pm in our
campus library. SVEC is actively seeking members for their School Advisory Council. Become a part of something
positive in your community while helping the next generation. Members have a once a month meeting on our
campus to discuss school improvement goals, help facilitate community partnerships and to hear about student
achievement at the school. An hour or so each month of your time is all we ask in return. Whether you're a former
or current student, a parent or members of industry or the community, you can make a difference. Take the first
step. During our open house, feel free to stop by our School Advisory table for more information.  You can also
contact our counselor Mr. Jim Gill for more information at any time.
  • Weekend Dog Obedience classes Jan 11th 2011
Congratulations to Peggy Biram for the facilitation of the weekend classes in dog obedience.  Brandy Scalfani
and her dog won first place in obedience and second in rally. Jenna Kijowski and her dog won first in agility and
third in obedience
  • Community Recycling on the SVEC campus Jan 11th 2011
Thanks to the Seminole community, SVEC recently received over $400 by recycling our metal, cardboard  and
newspaper. Way to go Seminole!
  • Seminole Vo-Ed FFA Chapter prepares for upcoming Florida State Fair competition Jan 11th 2011
The Seminole Vo-Ed FFA chapter will have 4 competitors in the Florida State Fair Youth Steer Futurity show and
sale coming up in February 2011. Competition days are February 12th - 13th. Competing will be:
•        Lindsey White showing “Cobalt”
•        Ryan Buck showing “Domino”        
•        Kayla Bell showing “Waldo
•        Alexandra Matthews showing “Zazu”

There will also be two competitors in the purebred breeding classes:
Brianna Dugan and Kaleigh Manning exhibiting Irish Dexter’s.

There will also be eight SVEC student competitors in the 2011 Florida State Fair Youth Swine Show and sale.
They are:
•        Adam Naquin showing “Tocino”
•        Haley Abrams showing “B.L.A.D.”
•        Samantha Haas showing “Wilber”
•        Victoria Nicholson showing “Sizzles”
•        Mercadies Brown showing “Bacon”
•        Alana Wilson showing “Piglet”
•        Kimberley Elchynski showing “Batman”
•        Aricely Alvarez showing “Smokey”

Competing students will also take an exam during the fair called The Skilathon. The Skilathon is species specific
and is part of the Champion Youth Program.
  • SKILLS USA vs FFA Wacky Winter Olympics results! Jan 11th 2011
It was some seriously tough (and cold!) competition, but the SKILLS USA classes of SVEC (Carpentry, Electricity,
Commercial Arts and Energy Solutions) bested the FFA classes (Horticulture and Environmental Technology and
both veterinary classes). Students competed in box racing, cornhole, a relay tricycle race and duct tape someone
to a wall events. In the end, students raised more than $400 for SKILLS USA while the Seminole Vocational
Education Center FFA chapter students received over $250 in donations. Big congratulations to all students and
staff for making the event run smooth. Pictures are forthcoming.
  • SVEC  School Advisory Council meets Tuesday, February 8th at 5pm.   Feb 4h, 2011
The Seminole Vocational Education Center school advisory council will meet Tuesday, February 8th at 5pm in our
campus library. SVEC is actively seeking members for their School Advisory Council. Become a part of something
positive in your community while helping the next generation. Members have a once a month meeting on our
campus to discuss school improvement goals, help facilitate community partnerships and to hear about student
achievement at the school. An hour or so each month of your time is all we ask in return. Whether you're a former
or current student, a parent or members of industry or the community, you can make a difference. Take the first
step. You can also contact our counselor Mr. Jim Gill for more information at any time.
FEBRUARY 2011
  • JDRF Walk To Cure Diabetes Fort DeSoto Park March 5th Feb 4th 2011
The Pinellas Walk to Cure Diabetes is on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Fort DeSoto Park in St. Petersburg.
Volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of areas including food, water, registration, kid's area, greeters, and
more.  Most volunteers are needed from 6:30/7:00am- noon or shifts in between. A few volunteers are also needed
on Friday, March 12th to assist with setup at the park from 9am-noon. For more information and to get involved
please contact Carole Brennan, at cbrennan@jdrf.org or 727-344-2873. Walk To Cure Diabetes.
  • SVEC Student Fair Competition Results.   Feb 16h, 2011

Showmanship
•        Alexandra Matthews 1st place

Heat 3 Swine weighing 241-242#
•        Mercadies Brown (weight242#) 3rd of 7 in class

Heat 9 Swine weighing 253-254#
•        Kimberley Elchynski (weight 254#) 5th of 8 in class
•        Alana Wilson (weight) 253#) 6th of 8 in class
•        Adam Naquin (weight 254#) 7th of 8 in class

Heat 12 Swine weighing 262-263#
•        Haley Abrams (weight 263#) 3rd of 7 in class

Heat 13 Swine weighing 264-265#
•        Victoria Nicholson (weight 265#) 9th of 11 in class

Heat 17 Swine weighing 270-271#
•        Sem VoEd FFA –Samantha Haas (weight 271#) 9th of 12 in class

Heat 21 Swine weighing 280-282#
•        Aricely Alvarez (weight 281#) 6th of 12 in class

February 12 and 13th, 2011  State Dog Show
•        Brandi Scalfani and her miniature schnauzer ‘ Squirty” placed 3rd in a class of 6 in Senior Basic
Showmanship and additionally received a Blue Ribbon in the Danish System.  

February 14th, 2011  Open Beef and Purebred Dexter Show
•        Brianna Dugan and her bull calf Petie
*  Won first place in his age division and a Blue Danish (class of three)
*  Won Grand Champion Bull when competing against the other age division winners (age divisions were,     
less than 6 months, 6 months to 1 year, yearling's and 2 yrs and older)  There were 10 bulls entered
and shown in the Dexter show. They also received a Blue Ribbon in the Danish System in youth
showmanship. (60 senior entries. The juniors and intermediate competed in separate divisions)

•       Brianna Dugan and Paulie
*  Placed 3rd in the Mature Cow over 4 years old class (8 entries)
*  Placed 3rd in the Milking class (5 entries)

•       Kayleigh Manning and Bea
*  Placed 2nd in the Mature Cows over 4 years old class (8 entries)

•       Kayleign Manning and Paulie
*  Placed 3rd in the Cow / Calf class (5 entries)
  • SKILLS USA Regional Competition Results.   Feb 25th, 2011
SVEC students competed on Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th in a variety of SKILLS USA competitions
at PTEC Clearwater and St. Petersburg. First and second place winners advance to state competition in
Bradenton next month.

  • CARPENTRY - First Place - Chris Jelenc

  • COMMERCIAL ARTS - Job Demo - First - Angela Wang,  Second - Andy Schaff,  Third - Terri Haupt

  • ELECTRICITY – Residential Wiring - Second – Jeff Brooker

  • ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – Job Interview – First Place - Rachel Palmer
Community Service – First place – Team of Maria Sessa, Justin Gearhart, Katie Weaver, Rachel Palmer
  • SVEC student wins National SKILLS USA T-Shirt Design Contest   March 2nd, 2011
SVEC student Andy Schaaf has won the National contest for Skills USA competitive T-Shirt design. Here's the
winning entry which was selected from over 500 submissions from around the country. Andy and his instructor will
receive a trip to Kansas City, MO to be recognized during the National SkillsUSA Conference in June of 2011.
Additionally, the SVEC commercial arts class will receive a $5000 grant from Lowe's and Andy's printed t-shirt
design will be issued to over 13,000 SkillsUSA students.
MARCH 2011
  • SVEC Students training for State SkillsUSA competition in Bradenton May 2 - 4th   April 20th 2011
Students from electricity, carpentry, commercial and digital arts, environmental technology and veterinary sciences
classes will be competing in State SkillsUSA competition in Bradenton on May 2nd - 4th. First place winners will
advance to National competition in Kansas City in June.
  • Visit SVEC Horticulture students at the annual Green Thumb Festival April 30th - May 1st  April 20th 2011
Horticulture students have been busy growing their own plants to offer for sale it this years annual Green Thumb
Festival, April 30th and May 1st at Walter Fuller Park in St. Petersburg. Preview the plants!
  • SVEC SkillsUSA State competition results May 6h 2011
TechPrep-Health Science
Ariana Antonelli , Brittney Dailey, Brianna Dugan - 1st Place Gold - Best In State

TechPrep-Agricultural, Food & Natural
Andrew Apted , Scott Eckensberger, Jacob Riggs - 1st Place Gold - Best In State

TechPrep-Arts, Audio Visual
Angela Wang, Terri Haupt, Erica Leggatt - 1st Place Gold - Best In State

Sustainability Solutions – Team B
Daniel Bumiller, Danielle Hendrix - 1st Place Gold - Best In State

Community Service
Justin Gearhart, Maria Sessa, Kathleen Weaver - 1st Place Gold - Best In State

Job Skill Demonstration Open
Angela Wang (Greeting Card Design) - 2nd Place Silver
Terri Haupt (T-shirt Design) - 1st Place Gold - Best In State
  • SVEC School Advisory Council meets Tuesday, May 10th at 5pm.   May 4h, 2011
Interested parents, business people and community members, the Seminole Vocational Education Center school
advisory council will meet Tuesday, May 10th at 5pm in our campus library. SVEC is actively seeking members for
their School Advisory Council. Become a part of something positive in your community while helping the next
generation. Members have a once a month meeting on our campus to discuss school improvement goals, help
facilitate community partnerships and to hear about student achievement at the school. An hour or so each month of
your time is all we ask in return. Whether you're a former or current student, a parent or members of industry or the
community, you can make a difference. Take the first step. You can also contact our counselor Mr. Jim Gill for more
information at any time.
APRIL 2011
  • SVEC hosts a Dinner / Auction / Fundraiser for State winning SkillsUSA students.   May 10th, 2011
We had so many first-place, gold medal winners at this years state SkillsUSA competition, we've been
overwhelmed! To help send our 15 students to Kansas City to represent SVEC in National skills competition, we're
hosting a chicken dinner on Tuesday, May 24th. Enjoy live music, an auction of student produced goods and
services from the carpentry, horticulture and environmental technology, commercial arts and veterinary classes.
Enjoy dinner and live music while dining outside on our campus. Click here for flyer
MAY 2011
  • SVEC students earn industry certification   May 25th, 2011
SVEC had students earn industry recognized certifications in two areas this week. At least 25 kids from our carpentry
and electricity classes earned NCCER certification and six students from our commercial arts & digital design class
earned Adobe Certified Associate certification. Excellent job!
JUNE 2011
  • SVEC students represent Florida in National SkillsUSA competition.  June 13, 2011
SVEC students who won best in state during SkillsUSA state competition in May are now headed to Kansas City to
compete and represent SVEC and the State Of Florida in National competition. In addition to competing, students
will be attending trade seminars and a Kansas City Royals game.National T-Shirt design winner Andy Schaaf and
instructor Chris Juul will be recognized during the opening ceremonies in front of an estimated 13,000 students.
Should be a blast!
TechPrep-Health Science
Ariana Antonelli , Brittney Dailey, Brianna Dugan

TechPrep-Agricultural, Food & Natural
Andrew Apted , Scott Eckensberger, Jacob Riggs

TechPrep-Arts, Audio Visual
Angela Wang, Terri Haupt, Erica Leggatt

Sustainability Solutions – Team B
Daniel Bumiller, Danielle Hendrix

Community Service
Justin Gearhart, Maria Sessa, Kathleen Weaver
  • SVEC Commercial Arts class produces three digital billboards in conjunction with Clear Channel  
    June 13th, 2011
Commercial Art students Terri Haupt, Mallory Shortway and Glady Elias each had their billboard designs selected
from 29 entries to represent and promote SVEC in a marketing campaign. Each billboard will be showcased on a
new Clear channel digital billboard placed on the corner of Park Blvd and 66th street. Clear Channel
Communications designer Richard Homer and Digital Media Specialist Andrew Fleming visited the class to offer
design advice along the way.
JULY 2011
  • SVEC students win Bronze and Silver medals at National SkillsUSA competition.  June 26, 2011
SVEC students took home third and second places in the entire nation at the SkillsUSA national competition held in
Kansas City Kansas, June 25th. Five teams competed and their results are below. We're extremely proud of our
students for not only representing SVEC, but the state of Florida as well. Way to go!

Check here for opening ceremony.
TechPrep-Health Science - Third Place in nation - Bronze
Ariana Antonelli , Brittney Dailey, Brianna Dugan

TechPrep-Agricultural, Food & Natural - Third Place in nation - Bronze
Andrew Apted , Scott Eckensberger, Jacob Riggs

TechPrep-Arts, Audio Visual - Second Place in nation - Silver
Angela Wang, Terri Haupt, Erica Leggatt

Sustainability Solutions – Team B - Third Place in nation - Bronze
Daniel Bumiller, Danielle Hendrix

Community Service - Placed 10th in nation out of 32 teams competing
Justin Gearhart, Maria Sessa, Kathleen Weaver
  • Dr. Peter Berry retires from SVEC.  June 26, 2011
Dr. Peter Berry announced his retirement recently after serving this past year as Director of Seminole Vocational
Education Center. An article from the Seminole Beacon earlier this year details some of Dr. Berry's
accomplishments.