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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Racine elementary school marks 100 years, weeks before it closes
The Brief Roosevelt Elementary School in Racine is closing for good after this school year. On Sunday, May 18, the school held a celebration and goodbye ceremony. Families turned out to share memories and thank those who have taught at the school. RACINE, Wis. - A Racine elementary school marked on Sunday, May 18 its 100-year anniversary. The catch is, the school will not make it to 101 years. What we know The school in question is Roosevelt Elementary School. After a century of guiding the community's youth, the school is closing for good at the end of this school year. The reason – declining enrollment. The celebration on Sunday was bittersweet for many. Family after family recalled the times from the past. What they're saying "The building looks familiar, it's still the same," said 95-year-old Bob Stephan. "It was a nice school. I enjoyed it." FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "It brings back a lot of memories," said Curt Stephan, a former student. "Everything looks a little bit smaller now to me, but it's awesome being back," said Mary Pierce, a former student. "It's a once in a lifetime deal, 100 years," said Jeff Rasmussen, a former principal of the school. "Lots of former students, who I always laugh, they were this tall then, they're this tall now." "I'm sad that it's going to be torn down," Pierce said. "These are my kids. My home away from home Roosevelt school, we will miss it," said Debbie Lehrer, a former teacher and current substitute teacher. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "It turned me into the person who I am, like respectful," said Marquee Haynes, 12 years old. "This school brings a lot of special vibes," said Mikayla Lee, 4th grader. The Source The information in this post was produced by FOX6 News.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Yahoo
Ricardo Aguilar's family calls for a conviction, defendant racked with guilt
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A tale of two mothers, one who lost a son, and one who was driving the car that killed October, 8-year-old Ricardo Aguilar was crossing the street on the intersection of Bank Street and Holtby Road…the heart of the Oleander neighborhood. Judith Deval, was driving a Toyota Camry when she hit Ricardo. Deval stayed on scene and immediately called 911. She has been full of guilt since that day. Ricardo's mother is still struggling with her son's loss. Carmen Aguilar is Ricardo's mother. He was the middle child of her three kids. 'It's been horrible, I cry every day…I can't sleep at night I just….I just can't sleep and I miss him,' said Aguilar. Ricardo was a student at Roosevelt Elementary, just two blocks from where he was hit. His family said he was an aspiring chef and had a smile that would light up the room. Judith Deval was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and a felony, according to a recent court filing. The documents say Deval drove north on Holtby Road while using her phone. She stopped at Bank Street to let children and parents cross from the south sidewalk, then started moving forward after they passed, failing to see Ricardo walking east from the north side of the intersection. Deval's car hit Ricardo, knocking him forward and driving over him. She stopped and got out; but left the car in reverse instead of park. It traveled backward over Ricardo. He was taken to Kern Medical, and airlifted to another facility, but the best efforts of doctors couldn't save him. A witness said they saw Deval with her phone up to her ear and Bakersfield police extracted data from that phone, which proves she was on it the time of the crash. Aguilar's family wants a conviction. 'I hope she doesn't just get a slap on the hand either,' said Aguilar. 'Distracted driving is just as dangerous as drinking and driving.' We met with Deval's lawyer, Kyle Humphrey, who says that this is a tragic accident. 'She is devastated by it, she has so much…pain for that family and understanding for what they're going through. There was no alcohol, no drugs, no intention. A simple accident that could happen to anybody,' said Humphrey. On that fateful day, Deval was headed to read in the park on her lunch break. Like Ricardo's mother, Deval is also a mother of three, with her youngest being seven. Humphrey says she hasn't gotten behind the wheel of a car since. 'If I were able to diagnose her myself I would say she has PTSD, as well as extreme emotional difficulty with this. She's in therapy, she hasn't driven a car, she's afraid,' Humphrey said. Deval is scheduled to be in court on April 30. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Florida elementary school principal is arrested after 100 kids found at her home for alcohol-fueled party: cops
An elementary school principal in Florida was arrested after 100 children were found at an alcohol-infused party she hosted, police said. Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the 47-year-old principal of Roosevelt Elementary School in Cocoa Beach, was arrested on January 19 after police were called for a reported house party. When offices arrived, they found more than 100 kids dressed in 'matching t-shirts.' Many of them were consuming alcohol that was available in coolers inside the house. One child was suffering from an 'alcohol-related medical event' on the principal's lawn. The kid was 'so heavily intoxicated' that the Brevard County Fire Rescue was called to treat the child, police said. Officers saw Hill-Brodigan in her driveway turning off the outside lights before walking into her home. That meant the fire rescue team had to use their vehicle's auxiliary lights while treating the child with the medical episode, police said. Another child was arrested for DUI near the principal's home, authorities said. An 'intoxicated' Roosevelt Elementary teacher — Karly Anderson — approached the officers at the scene, telling them she was a teacher and had been at the party, police said. Both Hill-Brodigan and Anderson were arrested. They each face one felony charge of child neglect and one misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Hill-Brodgian also faces one misdemeanor count of holding an open house party. Brevard Public Schools told WESH in a statement that both women had been placed on administrative leave. 'Both employees have been immediately placed on administrative leave pending the results of an active police investigation,' the school district said. 'We are extremely troubled by these accusations and are fully cooperating with the Cocoa Beach Police Department. Our commitment to student safety remains our top priority.' According to her bio on the elementary school's website, Hill-Brodigan was once awarded 'Teacher of the Year.' 'I have had the pleasure to serve the students and parents of Brevard County for the last 23 years. Students, families, and staff are very close to my heart, I really enjoy what I do,' her bio states.
Miami Herald
27-01-2025
- Miami Herald
Elementary principal hosts 100 kids for alcohol-fueled house party, Florida cops say
An unusual house party led to the arrest of an elementary school principal, after police discovered 'many' of her party guests were juveniles drinking alcohol, according to Florida investigators. It happened Sunday, Jan. 19, in Cocoa Beach, and the host was identified as Roosevelt Elementary School's principal, Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, police said in a Jan. 24 news release. Cocoa Beach is about a 60-mile drive east from Orlando. 'Upon arrival, officers observed over 100 juveniles at the residence in matching T-shirts, many who were consuming alcohol ... available in coolers at the residence,' police said. 'While officers were investigating the party, a juvenile was located on the front lawn experiencing an alcohol related medical event. The juvenile was so heavily intoxicated that Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) had to respond to treat them.' Hill-Brodigan turned off the home's outdoor lights as the rescuers worked, forcing them 'to use auxiliary lighting on their vehicle to treat the juvenile,' police said. An 'intoxicated adult female' approached first responders at the scene, identifying herself as Karly Anderson, a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary, police said. 'A traffic stop was conducted near the residence resulting in the arrest of the juvenile driver for DUI,' police said. Interviews with 'numerous juveniles and parents' resulted in police issuing arrest warrants for Hill-Brodigan for child neglect, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and holding an 'open house party,' police said. Anderson was also charged of child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, police said. Brevard Public Schools placed both women 'on administrative leave pending the results of a police investigation,' WKMG reports. Hill-Brodigan's is a former 'Teacher of the Year,' and her career includes stints as a kindergarten teacher and later as an assistant principal at Oak Park Elementary in Titusville and Ocean Breeze Elementary in Indian Harbour Beach, according to Roosevelt Elementary Website.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Yahoo
Roosevelt Elementary School principal arrested after teen house party: What we know
Cocoa Beach police have arrested Roosevelt Elementary School principal Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, 47, and teacher Karly Anderson, 45, on child neglect charges after a recent house party with more than 100 teens in attendance ended with one teenager needing medical care. Officers responded to Hill-Brodigan's home on Jan. 19 after the massive party was reported, finding a teenager having an alcohol-related medical episode on the front lawn, according to an arrest report. Officers also reported that many of the teens, who were wearing matching T-shirts, were consuming alcohol later learned to be available in coolers at the residence. More on this story: Roosevelt Elementary principal and teacher arrested after teen party Here's what we know about the party, and the Brevard Public Schools employees involved. The party was reported at the Cocoa Beach home of Roosevelt Elementary School principal Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan. Officers discovered that alcohol was supplied in coolers at the residence to teenagers who attended the party. Officers responding to the reported house party found a teenager having an alcohol-related medical episode on the front lawn, according to an arrest report. Brevard County Fire Rescue personnel were required to use their vehicle's auxiliary lights to render care to the teenager when Hill-Brodigan turned off all outside lights upon their arrival, according to the report. A juvenile was also arrested on a suspected DUI after a nearby traffic stop. Police identified one intoxicated woman at the scene as Roosevelt Elementary teacher Karly Anderson. Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan has served in various roles at Brevard Public Schools, including teaching multiple grades at Freedom 7 Elementary in Cocoa Beach as well as serving as assistant principal at Oak Park Elementary in Titusville and Ocean Breeze Elementary in Indian Harbour Beach. She has also been awarded Teacher of the Year honors. Anderson has taught at Brevard Public Schools since 2006, according to her LinkedIn professional history. After interviewing teenagers and parents, officers arrested Anderson and Hill-Brodigan on charges of child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A spokesperson for Brevard Public Schools did not return a request for comment as of 4:45 p.m. Friday. Hill-Brodigan was released on bail for $3,500 on Saturday morning. Anderson was released on a $3,000 bail, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office website. Police are asking anyone with relevant information to contact detectives at 321-868-3248. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Roosevelt Elementary School principal, teacher arrested after party
