Numerous Worcester Prep art students took first place honors in the “2017 Eastern Shore Classic Dog Show Art Contest.” Winners were selected based on their interpretation of “Dogs, Man’s Best friend” by a panel of judges which included local artists, art educators and AKC judges. Left, junior Hailee Arrington is pictured working on her painting, which… Read more »
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Berlin Intermediate School Recognizes Students Each Day For Respect, Responsibility And Being Ready To Learn
Berlin Intermediate students are recognized each day for being “Respectful, Responsible and Ready to Learn” as part of the school’s PBIS initiative. Addison McDaniel, a sixth grade student, earned her “It’s All About Attitude” slip for being respectful to others, herself and the learning environment. She is pictured with Principal Tom Sites.
We Remember Those We Have Lost – December 15, 2017
Margaret Ann Gunby PhillipsBERLIN — Margaret Ann Gunby Phillips, age 97, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 surrounded by family.Born on May 2, 1920 she was the beloved wife of Edward Percy Phillips for 52 years whom she met during an equestrian fox hunt on “South Point.” She was the loving mother of three… Read more »
OC Elementary Second Graders Work On Measuring
Students in Kristie Fogle’s second grade class at Ocean City Elementary have been working on measuring using the inch ruler in math. Delaynie Kerrigan and Brantley McKenna are pictured measuring “sandcastles” during a classroom scoot activity.
OC Elementary Holds First Pajama Drive
Ocean City Elementary held its first Pajama Drive this fall. Students were encouraged to bring in a brand new pair of pajamas to donate to the Pajama Program, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides new, warm pajamas and books to children in need. The school set a goal to collect 100 pairs of pajamas and… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Completes 2017 Toy Drive
Dec. 6 was the last day for the Kiwanis 2017 Toy Drive. The club purchased some toys and the rest came from member donations. Pictured, from left, are Toy Drive Chair Dave Landis and his wife, Rita, with a full carload of toys to present to Worcester G.O.L.D. Executive Director Sandy Snipes.
Judy Young Continues 20 Year Christmas Tradition At PRMC
One of the favorite Christmas traditions dating back 20 years at Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) is the annual visit by Judy Young of Salisbury. She spends the better part of the year creating handmade pillows and activity bags stuffed full of items to keep patients in pediatrics both happy and busy. Above, members of… Read more »
Worcester Prep Senior Maddie Simons Hosts Hygiene Assembly Kit Event
Worcester Prep Senior Maddie Simons hosted a Hygiene Assembly Kit Event along with the Upper School Volunteer Club as part of a Clean the World community outreach program last month. Marcus Thomas, National Sales Manager of Clean the World, made a special appearance at WPS to educate students about the mission of his organization of… Read more »
Worcester County NAACP Chapter Hosts Snow Hill Councilwoman LaToya Purnell At Monthly Meeting
Worcester County NAACP chapter hosted newly elected Snow Hill Councilwoman LaToya Purnell at its November meeting at Snow Hill Library. Pictured are NAACP members and guests, back from left, Snow Hill Mayor John Dorman, Purnell, NAACP President Dr. Roxie Dennis-Achonlonu, Charles Weaver and NAACP Vice President Gabe Purnell.
Cops And Courts – December 8, 2017
Suspended Sentence For Knifepoint RobberySNOW HILL — A Great Mills, Md. man, arrested in June for allegedly robbing a victim at knifepoint and stealing his wallet, pleaded guilty this week to second-degree assault and was sentenced to 90 days, all of which was suspended.Around 8:30 p.m. on June 14, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD)… Read more »