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EDUCATION
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.
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.
'It’s very fulfilling': Local students recognized for accomplishments
Special ceremonies recognized the academic achievements of local seniors as they graduate high school and move on to the next stage in their lives recently. Kent Island High School Senior Night 2024 highlighted the outstanding students that have gone above and beyond in dedication to their studies and exciting paths laid out before them May 22. The awards ceremony recognized over 100 individual students attending college, scholarship awardees, as well...
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).
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.
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.
The Student Debt Forgiveness Debate: Applying Fairness and Fiscal Responsibility by Clayton A. Mitchell, Sr.
We find ourselves at a crossroads where the principles of fairness and fiscal responsibility stand at odds with the allure of sweeping student loan forgiveness. The Biden administration’s ambitious plan to erase student debt, while undoubtedly appealing to many, raises profound questions about the nature of responsibility and equity in our society.
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.
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.
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