More than 282,000 students are attacked in secondary schools each month — and more face digital or psychological bullying. With so many youth affected by bullying, the Mall at Wellington Green has teamed up with Stomp Out Bullying, a national anti-bullying organization, to make life better for bullying victims in the Wellington area. By Julie Unger
Education today seems much more complicated. An alphabet soup of standardized tests have been joined by an alphabet soup of courses and curriculum. Colleges are raising the bar for admittance, and students need to be more focused on their post-secondary careers. However, the tutoring industry is there to help. By Paul Gaba
Tristan Gasset of Wellington is not your typical 12-year-old. He’s a hard-throwing pitcher with a deep love of baseball. Gasset was recently recognized by the United States Specialty Sports Association as one of the top young players in the nation, chosen out of thousands of youth baseball players. By Paul Gaba
It’s rare that a high school student can sign up for polo as a physical education class, much less learn to ride a polo pony and swing a mallet under the tutelage of a polo master. But that opportunity awaits Oxbridge Academy students this fall thanks to the Palm City Polo Club. By Aemilia Phillips
Gourmet quality is the name of the game at BurgerFi, now open in Wellington. The Delray Beach-born chain has already expanded to 71 locations after only four years in business. At first look, BurgerFi might seem like a typical fast-food place, but any resemblance ends the moment you start reading the list of choices. By Chris Felker
Wellington Home this month visits a secluded Palm Beach Polo estate. Quiet seclusion and a bit of drama peaceably co-exist in this unique Wellington home. The elegant estate sits on a double lot at the end of a cul-de-sac, assuring its owners an extra level of privacy in a chic, relaxed lifestyle. By Deborah Welky
The new Hospitalist program at Palms West Hospital is raising the bar for obstetrics, providing the continuous presence of an obstetrician on site. “The Hospitalist is there until the patient’s physician arrives,” Director of Women’s Services Toni Ahern explained. “This is so important, especially with high-risk pregnancies.” By Deborah Welky
36 Dr. William M. Stechschulte calls himself a product of his environment. The son of a doctor and a nurse, “Dr. Bill” grew up in Wellington. As a child, he tagged along on hospital rounds with his father, Dr. William J. Stechschulte. Today, he is upholding his family’s three generations of medical traditions. By Deborah Welky
The Merrell family has been part of the Wellington community since 1979 and has seen more than its fair share of tragedies. Today, however, the Merrells are using their experiences — and the lessons learned from them — to better their lives and those of others through Ultima Fitness and the Wellness Center at Ultima Fitness. By Julie Unger
Genevieve Rivera transformed her world by incorporating yoga into her life. Today, she is a licensed massage therapist and registered yoga teacher, sharing her passion with others to help them do the same. In this month’s Yoga Health feature, learn some basic yoga poses and find out if yoga is right for you.