Worcester Preparatory School junior Abigail (Abi) Plylar was named one of the 2018 Youth Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Maryland Chapter (AFP). A standout WPS varsity tennis player, she started an annual fundraiser “Love for Lungs” at the age of 13, in honor of her grandfather who passed away from… Read more »
Ocean City has had its share of colorful characters over the years. The blind musicians Tex, with his 10-gallon hat, and Shorty, with his banjo and dog Mandy; “Pop” Wendling with over 200 Popeye tattoos and his novelty joke shop; and the late Boardwalk Elvis (who passed away this year) were just a few of… Read more »
Silly Christmas sweatersChicken chiliPip The Beach Cat’s photosNo-jacket days in DecemberGeorge H.W. Bush tributes this weekRoom service breakfastLong friendshipsCollege football upsetsSmell of steamed crabs in the houseCatching a sunrise and sunset on the same dayOld appliances that still work well
Worcester Prep senior and class president Maria Deckmann shared details of her fascinating hobby as a beekeeper with Julie Lyons’ third grade science class on Nov. 15. After entertaining the class with incredible videos and photos of her work with bees, she suited up in her vented beekeeping suit to pass around intriguing beekeeper items including… Read more »
Students in Jennifer Fohner’s pre-kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School are working on retelling stories. Students used flannel boards, props and masks to help retell the stories, The Three Little Pigs, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
The Ocean Pines Pickleball Club recently completed its after-school program for Berlin Intermediate School students. The program ran weekly for two months and instructed students on playing pickleball. Thanks to the encouragement from Berlin Intermediate’s Principal Ryan Cowder, and Assistant Principal, Dr. David Gell, club members were able to introduce this rapidly growing sport to… Read more »
Salisbury University students Brian Keh and Emily Sperling joined Peggy Straight’s Berlin Intermediate Schools After School Painting class to paint “bee boxes,” which are habitats for local bees. As part of their Senior Seminar project, Salisbury University students are helping Berlin receive their “Bee City” certification.
Carson cracks me up on a daily basis without saying a word.His sense of humor is such a delight because laughing is so important. He conveys his dry and sophisticated wit, despite the fact he’s non-verbal. I like to think it says a lot about his personality. He tends to be the introverted type around… Read more »
It’s the time of giving and the Stephen Decatur High School community has answered the call with over 2,000 pounds of canned goods collected during the annual Student Government Association food drive during American Education Week. Donations were given to Diakonia. Students pictured are Elizabeth Pivec, Paige O’Brien, Lily Clark, Connor Carpenter, Alexis Black, Grace… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary School second grade students celebrated in October Leadership Day through participation in the Jr. Achievement program. Business volunteers in the community worked with students helping them to gain a better understanding of community, businesses and government.
