Spotlight on PGA Professional Charles Womack Jr.
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Spotlight on PGA Professional Charles Womack Jr.
Congratulations to Saint Monica Preparatory Golf Coach Charles Womack Jr. who is now a member of the PGA, attaining his PGA Class A certification! The PGA of America, the industry's standard bearer, has certified nearly 29,000 PGA Professionals who work daily to drive interest and participation in the game. Coach Womack just passed the Playing Ability Test (PAT), the final requirement for becoming a PGA Professional after completing the three levels of PGA of America curriculum. The PAT is a one-day, 36-hole golfing ability test in which less than 20% of those taking the test achieve a passing score. Players must achieve a 36-hole score within 15 shots of the course rating to pass the test. Well done Coach!
SMPREP's Boys and Girls Golf teams had a banner year under Coach Womack's direction. The boys finished the season 12-1 and the girls had a strong 6-2 record, with senior Nayani Lewis making it all the way to the State Championships Qualifier. She will play at the next level for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore this year.
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Saint Monica Preparatory launched an exchange program with Cheonan Jungang High School, located just outside of Seoul, Korea, with a signing ceremony and exchange of gifts. Next month, 10 students will join SMPREP for a weeklong, collaborative Project Based Learning program on climate action. SMPREP students, in turn, will have the opportunity to experience Korean life and culture in January.
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Roland Labana, Saint Monica Preparatory's STEM Academy Dean, was recognized as one of this year's recipients of the David Hines Volunteer of the Year Awards. Our congratulations and gratitude go out to Labana, along with fellow awardees Dan O'Brien and Julie Shavers, SMPREP parents who were also celebrated for making a difference in the Saint Monica community through their dedication and service.
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Saint Monica Preparatory is the Best Private High School for the FOURTH year in a row, according to HomeTown News readers in its annual “Best of” August issue. Sending a big thank you to everyone in the community who voted for SMPREP.