News Briefs — High school IB info nights, Martin Luther King Day closures Monday, 55th reunion held

Info nights Thursday for IB programs, Osceola Business Academy

The International Baccalaureate programs at Celebration and Gateway High School are hosting informational nights tonight (Jan. 12) at 6 p.m. Come out to learn more about the different opportunities these programs has to offer, and answer questions, like what the IB Diploma Programme is about, how colleges at universities view the programme and if it is a good fit for students.

In addition, the Osceola Business Academy at Poinciana High School will host an open house at 5 p.m. tonight. Come and learn more about how local business owners help student start their own businesses and develop a professional business plan, offer insights into how internships/ externships work, get mentorship experiences, receive multiple industry certifications and more.

Offices closed Monday for Martin Luther King Holiday

Most government and utility administrative offices in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be closed Monday, Jan. 16.

Sanitation services for Monday will continue as scheduled. Toho Water customers can make payments, report emergencies and use other self-service features at www.tohowater.com, or using the 24-hour customer service line at 407-9445000. Customers located in the City of St. Cloud can report emergencies by calling 407-957-7344.

KHS Class of 1967 reunion

The Kissimmee High School Class of 1967 held its 55th reunion virtually Dec, 9-11. The theme was “Celebrating Classmates Who Love One Another.”

Brenda Cochran was the host of the reunion, and the evening began with Lawrence Howard presenting a special toast to the class and William Rivers, the honorary members (Brenda Hailey, Angela Howard, Ralph Tisdale, Harvietta Phillips, and Latrice Lewis) were recognized, and meet, greet, and eat were the highlights of the evening.

Saturday was T-Shirt Extravaganza Day, and two gatherings of fun and games were the focus of the afternoon and evening. The hilarity and enjoyment of the games had all attendees in laughter.

Sunday was the last day of the reunion that included the discussion of how the class dealt with COVID-19 and adjustments to the challenges endured. Blessings were the total response of the discussion with each attendee expressing how God blessed them this year.

“It was another blast with the class, and as we look forward to next year, we will continue to be loyal and keep the memory of Kissimmee High School in our hearts,” Class President Diane McCullum Tisdale said.