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They are cutting the ribbon to a new future: the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center. From left: Cindy Alexander, State Senator JD Alexander, Polk State College President Dr. Eileen Holden, Lake Wales Charter Schools Superintendent Jesse Jackson, and Barbara Connor, President of the Lake Wales Arts Council.

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Dr. Sharon E. Miller, Provost of the Polk State College, Winter Haven Campus, was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the opening of the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center.

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State Senator JD Alexander brings remarks for the occasion. The Senator was joined by his wife, Cindy Alexander.

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While waiting for the ribbon cutting to take place, Cindy Alexander, next to her husband, Senator JD Alexander, admires the intricately carved ceiling of the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center.

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Those in attendance were mesmerized by the performances on stage. Here, the crowd listens to a stirring musical selection arranged by Gayle Jones Murphy, "Oh! What a Beautiful City" sung by Kimberly E. Milton, soloist.

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Kimberly E. Milton, Soloist, brings a stirring selection, "Oh! What a Beautiful City." She also brought "He'll bring it to pass," a song arranged by Joseph Joubert and accompanied by Iris E. Albritton.

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Polk State College President Dr. Eileen Holden greets the crowd which packed out the new Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center.

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They are cutting the ribbon to a new future: the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center. From left: Cindy Alexander, State Senator JD Alexander, Polk State College President Dr. Eileen Holden, Lake Wales Charter Schools Superintendent Jesse Jackson, and Barbara Connor, President of the Lake Wales Arts Council.

PHOTO BY KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ

They are cutting the ribbon to a new future: the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center. From left: Cindy Alexander, State Senator JD Alexander, Polk State College President Dr. Eileen Holden, Lake Wales Charter Schools Superintendent Jesse Jackson, and Barbara Connor, President of the Lake Wales Arts Council.

PHOTO BY KATHY LEIGH BERKOWITZ

They are cutting the ribbon to a new future: the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center. From left: Cindy Alexander, State Senator JD Alexander, Polk State College President Dr. Eileen Holden, Lake Wales Charter Schools Superintendent Jesse Jackson, and Barbara Connor, President of the Lake Wales Arts Council.