WCEF Receives Donations

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Public Education Support: The Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF) recently received two significant donations to help it meet its mission of ensuring every

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student “has equal access to a world class education, enabling them to function in today’s digital college environment and to compete in a new, emerging job market.”

Park Place Jewelers owners Todd and Jill Ferrante have always been active within the community, and to celebrate their 25th anniversary, they donated a portion of their May sales to various local charities, including WCEF. Pictured, above from left, are Jill, Todd and Sophia Ferrante, WCEF Manager of Operations & Community Relations Olivia Momme, WCEF Board Chair Ray Thompson and Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor. “We are grateful for the continued dedication to support Worcester County Education Foundation,” said Momme. “We are truly honored to be one of the selected charities supported through this anniversary celebration and are thankful for all the Ferrante family does to support our community as a whole.”

Additionally, the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club donated $1,000 to the WCEF. Above right, Club President Brian Shockley presents the donation

to Momme.

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About The Author: Shawn Soper

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Shawn Soper has been with The Dispatch since 2000. He began as a staff writer covering various local government beats and general stories. His current positions include managing editor and sports editor. Growing up in Baltimore before moving to Ocean City full time three decades ago, Soper graduated from Loch Raven High School in 1981 and from Towson University in 1985 with degrees in mass communications with a journalism concentration and history.