Watch this video on how PBSC welding students came together to create “Forged Freedom.”
The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence inspired PBSC’s welding students to create a steel eagle sculpture in an ultimate display of patriotic Panther pride. Their creation, titled “Forged Freedom,” will be on display at The Lake Pavilion, West Palm Beach on Saturday, July 4th during the city’s “4th on Flagler” America 250 celebration.
As our nation celebrates its 250th birthday, we are inspired by the values that shaped our nation: democracy; freedom; and opportunity. At Palm Beach State College, that promise comes to life every day through our mission of transforming students’ lives and strengthening our community. Through affordable education and innovative workforce training, PBSC provides pathways to meaningful careers. If America is the land of opportunity, then Palm Beach State College is the college of opportunity.
Students from the former Palm Beach Junior College form the number 76 to celebrate the bicentennial in 1976 at the Lake Worth campus.
The Rotary Club of Boca Raton presents a $194,000 gift to the Palm Beach State College Foundation for student scholarships.
The Palm Beach State College Foundation continues to provide high school seniors with scholarships. A partnership with America 250, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the School District of Palm Beach County offers scholarships based on our nation’s semiquincentennial. The America 250 scholarship application sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution invites students to share their perspectives on the American Revolution. Students pursuing traditional and high-demand trade careers are also awarded scholarships through long-standing partnerships with organizations such as the Rotary Club of Boca Raton.
What was life like in America 250 years ago? Which events, ideas, and individuals shaped the nation we know today? To support learning and exploration during America's 250th anniversary, the Palm Beach State College Library has developed an America 250 LibGuide filled with carefully selected resources on U.S. history. Designed for students, faculty, staff, and administrators, the guide provides easy access to books, articles, primary sources, videos, and more.
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