Lisbon
EDUCATION
Graduating senior profile: Evalyne Okowa, Chesapeake High School
In honor of the Class of 2024, Baltimore County Public Schools is profiling one senior from each high school. These profiles highlight the intellectual and personal strengths of its seniors and their diversity. BCPS schools attended: Deep Creek, Hawthorne, and Mars Estates elementary schools; Deep Creek Middle School; and Chesapeake and Sollers Point Technical high schools Tell us about a teacher, assignment, field trip, or extracurricular activity that had a...
Ellicott Mills Middle School’s Jeanette Swank named 2024 Howard Teacher of the Year
Ellicott Mills Middle School teacher Jeanette Swank got a surprise visit to her school recently so officials and colleagues could celebrate her being named the Howard County Schools’ 2024 Teacher of the Year. “[This honor] is a humbling validation of my commitment to education and the profound impact it...
Honeygo Elementary School honors patriots and defenders
On May 23, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks joined parents and educators in honoring 16 students who participated in the Patriots and Defenders program, which tests pupils on history, citizenship, and geography. Councilman Marks helped start the program as a parent in 2018. "I would like to congratulate all the students and thank the parents and educators who supported them," Councilman Marks commented. "In particular, thank you to Erin Ross who has done an exceptional job as coordinator. We are proud of Honeygo!"
BCPS senior earns coveted Walentas Scholarship
BALTIMORE, MD—Hannah Swird, a senior at Pikesville High School, has been awarded the Jefferson Scholars Foundation‘s Walentas Scholarship, a highly competitive honor that recognizes exceptional talent and dedication to college and community. The 12 recipients of the 2024 Walentas Scholarship have a distinguished history of accomplishments, and Swird’s...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.