June 2006 - The Parklander Magazine

Motorcycles aren’tjust for men...check out thisBodacious Bike & Babe...There are few better ways to enjoy a carefreelifestyle in the Florida sunshine (even when it’sthe liquid kind) than on the back of a big, bad,bodacious bike. JoAnn Castagna, a hairstylistand resident of Coconut Creek, has been ridingmotorcycles since 1995. She is the proudgrandmother of two-year-old Taylor Marie.She’s shown here with her other pride andjoy—a custom chopper that sports artwork of aleopard mom and two cubs.JoAnn CastagnaRotary ClubAwards ScholarshipsFive students from Coral Springsand Coconut Creek were recognizedand awarded $1000 dollars each fortheir academic achievements, theircommunity service and theirdetermination to succeed in life.Brittany Bonner from MonarchHigh, Linda Li from Taravella High,Kenneth Bouldbourne from CoralSprings High, Tiffany Comerie fromCoconut Creek High and AndreaBrittany Bonner, Linda Li,Kenneth Gouldbourne, TiffanyComfrie and Andrea Guzman.Guzman from Coral Glades High are all role models for ourcommunity. Their counselors and family members gathered at theCountry Club of Coral Springs as each student was presented with theClub’s flag, the check and a beautiful bouquet of flowers.Dr. Scott Jablon, president of the Rotary Club, addressed theyoung students and encouraged them to learn more about Rotaryand to get more involved with the organization.“During the selection process, interviewing these exemplarystudents was a truly fulfilling and wonderful experience,” saidJohn Adams, Ph.D. chairman of the scholarships program.¨We would like these kids to grow up and join our club one day,anywhere in the world.”Senior Of The MonthOn May 18th at a Kiwanis meeting held at the Country Club ofCoral Springs, Coral Springs-Parkland Kiwanis Club PresidentWerner Diehl (left) recognized Diego Saavedra (3rd from left) asMarjory Stoneman Douglas High School Senior of the Month. Diegowas selected by the faculty and staff at Stoneman Douglas for hisschool spirit, academics and character. On Diego’s right is his mom,Patricia Saavedra, and on his left is Stoneman Douglas AssistantPrincipal John Congemi.Have a cool hobby or a story you’d like toshare? Contact us at 954.755.9800 or mail it tous at: the Parklander Magazine 9381 WestSample Road, Ste. 203, Coral Springs, FL 33065,or e-mail us at: publisher@theparklander.com.If you send digital photos please make sure theyare hi-resolution tiffs or jpegs. We look forwardto hearing from you!18the PARKLANDER