The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City supports the Student Leadership Program (SLP) clubs in the local schools to teach children and young adults how to be leaders. Pictured are SLP advisors Skip McComas for Berlin Intermediate School Builders Club, Wilma and Ralph Chinn for Buckingham Elementary K-Kids, Candy Foreman for Showell K-Kids and Roy… Read more »
Thoughts On EducationEditor:This is in response to the letter to the editor from Delegate Wayne Hartman.Hooray Wayne Hartman, I have been reading about the Kirwan Commission in the newspapers.My first thought was the administration and the teachers need to be able to reasonably discipline students to achieve accountability and respect. Throwing money at the problems… Read more »
Linda Susan MatriccianiOCEAN PINES — On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Linda Susan (Plitt) Matricciani passed away at the age of 70.Linda was born on April 10, 1949 in Baltimore to George and Christine Plitt. She graduated from Patterson High School in 1967. She worked at Western Electric from the time she graduated until the plant’s… Read more »
Firm Announces PartnersBERLIN — PKS & Company, P.A. has announced James D. Maybury, CPA and Ashley M. Stern, CPA, CGFM®, have been admitted as partners with the firm. Their admission is a direct result of their continued commitment to client service, business acumen and technical proficiency.“We are proud of our new generation of partners, all of… Read more »
A Black Hawk downing on the grounds of Stephen Decatur High School was one of the exciting events students and staff members experienced last month. The NJROTC program hosted several military leaders of all ranks to discuss leadership skills and career opportunities with the armed forces. The program is run by Lieutenant Commander Robert Stewart… Read more »
Thirteen Worcester Prep Students were inducted into the school’s International Thespian Society chapter on March 5. The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the Educational Theatre Association’s student honorary organization to recognize high school student achievement in theatre. New members of the Worcester Preparatory School International Thespian Society include, front from left, Natalie Foxwell, Waverly Choy,… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate School student entries from the Worcester County Media Expo have been on display in the school’s media center. Parker Brittingham is pictured by some entries.
The Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month to Commission for Women (CFW) members, honoring the contributions of these and other exemplary women to the economic, cultural and social well-being of Worcester County. Pictured, front from left, are Laura Morrison, Gwen Lehman, Chair Tamara White and Commissioners Diana Purnell and… Read more »
Seaira Carven, Nathan Broussard and guidance intern Mr. Travers work together to create a bird’s nest after careful observation and planning.
Hundreds of Stephen Decatur High School students and staff members pledged to “Say Something” during a week-long campaign to establish a more inclusive and friendly school environment. The campaign was inspired by the Sandy Hook Promise organization, whose mission is to prevent shootings, violence and other harmful acts. Pictured, back from left, are Henry Lynch,… Read more »