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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.
Parkville High School counselor among BCPS’ 2024 School Counselors of the Year
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development has recognized a new class of outstanding school counselors for the 2023-24 school year. “The school counselors in BCPS are vital in ensuring the academic progress, personal growth, and overall well-being of our students, and they contribute significantly to the school counseling profession,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers. “The annual awards from the Baltimore County Association of Counseling and Development are one way we can thank these tireless professionals for the daily care and superior services they bring to support our students.”
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 […]
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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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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).
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