Maynard Evans High School

Teach In 2023

EachNovember, in celebration of American Education Week, business and civic leaders come into classrooms at Evans High School to talk with students about academics, careers, and the future. This year, Teach-in had one of its largest community participation yet. On November 16th, students in grades 9-12 had the opportunity to hear from and talk with industry leaders from a wide variety of organizations and businesses in Central Florida including, Orange County Government, Onyx IP, Valencia College, Orlando Magic, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida and more. Presenters spoke with over 750 students in more than 30 classrooms and when asked, students described their sessions as: “I loved it;” “I would love to have him come back again to do another lesson;” and “ I learned something brand new.” If you are interested in joining us for next year’s Teach-In or to volunteer to share your career story with our students through one of our career conversations, please contact evanshub@chsfl.org.

Former Evans Coach Pennington Honored

OnNovember 29th, The Orange County Schools Foundation and Evans High School welcomed alumni back to the “Snake Pit” for a naming ceremony of the Evans Gym to honor Coach Frederick Pennington. Evans High alumni join current students, staff, and district administrators to dedicate the school gym and unveil a plaque to legendary Coach Fred Pennington. Pennington led the Evans HS Trojans boys’ basketball team from 1961-1975, creating more championship teams than any other coach in school history. To view the entire dedication ceremony, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Deo8-ou0OQM

The Community and Trojan Market Help Provide Thanksgiving Dinners

OnNovember 16th, 100 families received a full Thanksgiving meal before students left for the week-long break. Evans Alum Maurice Allen and his family donated 100 turkeys and Coca-Cola Beverages Florida which donated nonsugary drinks to complete the Thanksgiving meal kits that families could order through the Trojan Market. If you are interested in helping to provide food to the Trojan Market for the Holiday break or throughout the year, please contact director, Kelly Astro at kelly.astro@chsfl.org.

Aswe enter the Holiday season, the Evans HUB needs your help to provide our students with basic needs. You can organize a drive, drop donations off or use our Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/ registries/gl/guest-view/24CR5KNKNVTSP or scan the QR Code. If you have questions as to how to get involved, please reach out to director, Kelly Astro at Kelly.Astro@chsfl.org.