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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.
2 Baltimore High School Students Secure Historic Win At National Debate Tournament
Nevaeh Rita Sencion and Saidah Ervin emerged triumphant by a single vote over the country's top-ranked high school policy debate team. Over Memorial Day weekend, high schoolers Nevaeh Rita Sencion and Saidah Ervin made history by becoming the first African American women’s debate team to clinch victory at the prestigious National Catholic Forensics League’s Grand National Tournament in Chicago.
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.
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.
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).
'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...
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.
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.
'Congratulations, Class of 2024'
We are entering another busy season with high school graduations and awards ceremonies. This is one of my favorite times of year when we recognize our students’ hard work. This past week I had the opportunity to attend the graduation for Battle Monument. One thing that touched me the most was all the outpouring of love for these students from faculty, staff and especially the parents. I am grateful for...
Local student bows out in quarter-finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Penn Yan Central School District 8th grader was tripped up by a word related to bees in his quest to become a spelling bee champion. Ryan Creary was representing the Wayne-Finger Lakes region at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Baltimore. He made in through the first three rounds of the […]
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.
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...
Educator Of The Month: Stephanie Andrisse
“Literacy and Justice for All.” So reads the T-shirt of St. Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal School teacher Stephanie Andrisse. The saying is perfect for Andrisse’s teaching philosophy. One of her colleagues gifted her the shirt for Christmas. Her students asked the meaning of the phrase. “I explained to them that...
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