PHOTO BY AL PALMER

Jerry Coe teaches the pre-med classes at Bartow Middle School.

PHOTO BY AL PALMER

Eighth-graders (from left) Alexis Crews, Shianne James and Kayla Johnson practice their CPR and defibrillation skills in a recent class exercise.

PHOTO BY AL PALMER

Bartow Middle School eighth grade students Alexandra Rameriz and Karly Neumann polish their CPR skills under teacher Jerry Coe's watchful eyes.