SDHS Varsity Can Swim

Just three years after Stephen Decatur High School added the varsity sport of swimming, the men’s swim team came within decimal points from taking home the 3A/4A state title. Placing second overall to Fallston High School, the team placed first in four events, including two first place finishes by junior Jake Blazer (pictured) in the 50… Read more »

SES Learning About Weather

Kindergarten students at Showell Elementary have been learning about weather. This month, Miss Pike’s class made lion and lamb masks to demonstrate the saying “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” Pictured are Tyler Pursel, Na’Sier Tull and Mia Diehl.

SCA Performs

Several students from Seaside Christian Academy in Ocean City performed a music recital under the direction of Karl Behrens. Some students played guitar while others played piano. For the finale, the students sang with Behrens leading them in “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” Submitted Photos

Hawk Staff Heads To NYC

Staff members of the Stephen Decatur High School newspaper, The Hawk, are headed to the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Convention in New York City this month. In recent years, The Hawk has earned Gold Medals in overall layout and business operations. Above are section editor Bethany Lam, section editor Jessica Fry, Chief Editor Kelley Freeman,… Read more »

BES Students Of The Month

Buckingham Elementary School recently announced its Students of the Month for February. Above, from left, are third grade honorees Branden Manuel, Alayiah Deshields, Cedasia Downing and Marissa Cannon. Others honored, but not pictured, were first graders Damien Jackson, Bri’Kyra Tingle, Lakia Vinson and Jenna Bradford; second graders Colbey Sirman, Mariana Juarez-Quio, Adon Smith, Cameron Smith,… Read more »

Stamp Design Awards

Daughters of the Colonists Stamp Design Awards were recently presented. Above, Lenore Huffer, second from right, presented awards from the Daughters of the American Colonists to Sandra Karsli, fifth grade, and Jacob Cockman, third grade. With them is Head of Lower School, Celeste Bunting.

SDHS Multiple Medals

Stephen Decatur High School junior Zach Palmisano took home nine medals, including two gold, in the Worcester County Technology Festival in February. Palmisano stands beside his silver medal entry entitled “Six of Me,” which features six versions of himself in the same setting.

Essay Competition Winners

Berlin/Ocean City Elks Drug Essay Competition Winners were honored by Pete Peterson, left, Education Chairman and T.P. Simon, right, Exalted Ruler. The winners were Worcester Prep Middle School students Kathleen Emche, second from left, and Lauren Meoli and Caroline Savage, not pictured.

SDMS Has Multiple Winners at WOCO Tech Fest

SDMS Has Multiple Winners at WOCO Tech Fest

Stephen Decatur Middle School had a number of winners at the Worcester County Tech Fest held at Worcester Technical High School last month. Above, eighth graders Mitchell Cooper, left, and Chase Merritt are pictured with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Andes.  Their project, “Name That Tune” was a multimedia SMART Board presentation and won a Gold… Read more »