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Severna Park High School Principal Moving To Magothy River Middle
For 13 years, Severna Park High School has been a second home to Lindsay Abruzzo. She spent 12 years as an assistant principal at the school before becoming the principal in January 2023. Only 17 months later, she will transition to the same role at Magothy River Middle School this June.
Broadneck Student Heads To Bootcamp With Candice Antwine Award
Ana Rosas, a graduating senior from Broadneck High School, is going on the adventure of a lifetime and she couldn’t be happier. She is the cadet chief petty officer in her Junior Navy ROTC unit at Annapolis High School as part of a magnet program that accepts students from other schools across the county. Rosas also serves as head unit translator, supply lead officer, and recruiting officer, and she will soon enter 10 weeks of Army training bootcamp, followed by up to another 10 weeks of personal training.
University of Maryland lands $500M Pentagon contract, its largest ever
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Department of Defense has awarded a contract valued at up to $500 million to a University of Maryland research facility focused on national security matters. If awarded in full over the next few years, the contract awarded to the 6-year-old Applied Research Laboratory for...
1938 Greenbelt High School Building Named Historic Site
The Prince George’s County Historical Preservation Commission (HPC) unanimously agreed to designate the original 1938 Greenbelt High School, today’s Dora Kennedy French Immersion (DKFI) School building, as a Prince George’s County Historic Site. The historic site designation will be recorded as Greenbelt High School. This decision was triggered by the announcement that Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGPCS) planned to demolish the building.
Senior Walks Keep Graduation Tradition Alive
On May 17, high school seniors walked the halls where their education began. Senior walks have become a pre-graduation tradition enjoyed by the graduates-to-be, their former teachers and the young students who will follow in their path.
Kevin Durant’s Mother, Wanda Durant, Gives Bowie State University Commencement Speech
Graduating students at Bowie State University welcomed a special guest during last Friday’s ceremony. Wanda Durant, the mother of NBA all-star Kevin Durant, delivered the 2024 commencement speech.
Accomplished Naval Academy Head Coach To Lead API Baseball Academy High School Program
API Baseball Academy has hired coach Paul Kostacopoulos as high school director and college placement coordinator. Coach “Kosty” comes to API with over 30 years of Division I experience, including the last 18 seasons as head coach at the United States Naval Academy (USNA). While at USNA, Kostacopoulos became the then-19th active head coach and 92nd all-time across all divisions to reach the 1,000-win plateau. Through his 30-plus years as a head coach, Kostacopoulos had a record of 1,027-705-7 (.593).
Larrimore, Steward crowned region champs in track; KCHS sends 8 to states
STEVENSVILLE — As either an East Region champion or runner-up, Kent County High School’s Gavin Larrimore, Larry Steward and Zoe Angenieux automatically qualified in two or more events for the Class 1A state track and field championships. Four more KCHS athletes — Rah ‘Zir Wilson, Tyrell Fennell, RJ...
SPHS Band And Orchestra Students Reflect On Memorable Moments
The end of high school is bittersweet for many students who will leave behind an important chapter in their lives while looking ahead to the future. These band and orchestra members at Severna Park High School shared highlights about their time as musicians, along with their favorite bands and upcoming goals.
Folger McKinsey Elementary Students Prepare To Show Off Underwater Robots
At the end of May, the Naval Academy hosted a showcase for nine Folger McKinsey Elementary School students to display their underwater SeaPerch robots. The international educational program introduces students to engineering concepts by providing parts and guides for building remotely operated vehicles out of materials including PVC and pool noodles.
Green Hornets Junior Girls Are County Champs
The Green Hornets Junior B girls lacrosse team captured the county title with an 8-6 win over the Arden Attackers on May 19. The win capped an 8-2 season for the girls, who were led by head coach Ed Davis and assistant coaches Bob Evans and Maddie Brady. Players included Avery Davis, Ashlyn Ensor, Millie Evans, Claire Farley, Lexi Fitzsimmons, Molly Koistinen, Rilynn Kusiak, Elle LaBrier, Kaleena Listman, Sage McGuire, Anna Mello, Selin Merfeld, Tessa Norris, Ryleigh Quill, Colleen Ridley, Shayna Tobin, Emma Watt and Starrla Willingham.
Student-Athlete Of The Month: Upton Young
At Severna Park High School, Upton Young is known as a guy who keeps things light. Once he crosses that line, though, it’s a different proposition. Whether in basketball, where he was one of the Falcons’ leading players, or in lacrosse, where he anchored a defense that helped Severna Park win an eighth successive state championship, Young gives opponents headaches every second he’s in the game.
AACC Student Entrepreneurs Win Funds In Business Pitch Competition
On April 30, students at Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) stood before a panel of judges and earnestly pitched why their businesses were worthy of being awarded funds to grow. In a scene similar to the popular TV show “Shark Tank,” the young entrepreneurs were given two minutes to creatively tell the story of their small business or business idea, followed by five minutes to field questions from the panel of eight outside leaders from the business and academia realms. A total of $75,000 was awarded to this year’s business pitch competition finalists.
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