A Warning To Watch For Senior Week ScamEditor:Spring is coming sooner than you think, even though we still have plenty of snow left on the ground. Before you know it, it will be time for Senior Week. That’s the week that a lot of hotel and condo owners pull their yearly scam. They have signs… Read more »
It’s been a while since we looked inside numbers making news lately. Here’s a few that caught my attention:— Zero: Number of snow photos in the paper this week. Considering this winter’s wrath, a light overnight dusting doesn’t deserve any coverage.— 25,000: Thousands of dollars being offered as a reward for information on the disappearance… Read more »
Storyteller Linda Fang presented her “Chinese Sticky Rice and the Chinese New Year” to Berlin Intermediate School this month. Her stories include her unique life experience in China. She has performed nationally and internationally. Above, fifth grader Kara Mihavetz shows off her acting ability with Fang.
Pat Arata, Regent for the General Level Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presents awards to Worcester County historic essay winners: Devin Hammond, Grade 6, Worcester Preparatory School; Brody Shockley, Grade 5, Berlin Intermediate School; Emma Richardson, Grade 8, Worcester Preparatory School; and Mark Wilson, Grade 7, Worcester Preparatory School.
Showell Elementary first graders in Mrs. Huber’s class, Ryder Ridout and Danikah Coleman, drew a line down the middle of a paper to create a line of symmetry. Then they took turns using colorful shapes to create a symmetrical model.
Children’s Regional Oral Health Coalition representative Alexandra Hall, a registered dental hygenist, lectured Showell Elementary pre-kindergarten students on the importance of oral health. She is pictured with students Kylie Ried, William Halverson, Kai Ross, Chelsea Richie, Chloe Beall and Jasmyne Christello.
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School recently held Catholic Schools Week activities. During one event, each member of the faculty and staff created a “Kiss a Pig” themed collection jar. Students were then asked to place monies in the jars of the faculty/staff members they would most like to see pucker up to a porky. Above some of… Read more »
Students at Ocean City Elementary created Seasons Dioramas as a culminating activity for their weather unit in Science. Pictured are second graders Ava VanDornick, Macy Conners, Betul Yucel and Victoria Dickson.
Worcester Prep Middle School students get ready for a concert under the direction of Middle and Upper School Music Teacher Dan Freed. Having a bit of fun before their performance are Hannah Arrington, Meg Lingo, Neva Richardson, Devin Hammond and Julia D’Antonio. Submitted Photos
Petty Officer Second Class Christopher Chavis from Berlin has been awarded the Junior Sailor of the Quarter for October-December 2009 and Junior Sailor of the Year for 2009 aboard the USS San Antonio in Norfolk, Va. He graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 2000 and has been an active duty member for the U.S. Navy for seven years. Above,… Read more »