Worcester Prep students Maggie Coutu, Isabel Dashiell and Julie Talbot have been selected for scholarships to attend the Jump Start Program at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute of the University of Maryland. The students will study biomedical science during their time at the Institute. With the young scientists is AP Biology teacher Tom Westcott.
As part of their service learning project, students from the Diamondback and Dragon teams at Stephen Decatur Middle School participated in a kayak eco-tour with Ayers Creek Adventures. Pictured, from left, are Suzy Taylor of Ayers Creek Adventures, Jenna Banks and Haley Littleton, and, back Nellie DeHart, Na’Jee Finney and De’ija Bowen. Submitted Photos
During the the American Legion Auxiliary Synepuxent Unit 166 May Meeting, Junior Auxiliary Chair Rosie Garlitz presented awards to two of the Junior Auxiliary members. The Junior Auxiliary Member Of The Year 2014-2015 went to 10-year-old Kendahl Parsons, who is pictured with her parents, David and Jessie Parsons. In addition, Sabrina Pecora, not pictured, received… Read more »
Local kids used to earn spending money for the pinball arcades and Boardwalk rides by selling seashells on the Boardwalk. Conch shells were the best sellers and were found on Assateague before the Verrazano Bridge made public access to the island easy in 1962. Comic books, handmade jewelry and “shark strings,” which were woven string… Read more »
Summer of 1972 Volume XVIII Edition 7Issue HighlightsInitial offering prices for two-bedroom, two-bath units in the new Oceana Oceanfront Condominiums were advertised at $44,000. Spring 1973 occupancy was expected for the new development between 82nd and 83rd streets.At this time, the Bank of Ocean City only had two locations — 59th Street and Dorchester Street.Maryland… Read more »
Swimming in the ocean during the Air ShowHearing sea gulls in BerlinTaking my kids to their first O’s gameWeekends with nothing but flip-flopsTechnology that works as it’s supposed toApple slices and peanut butterFinding a tiny conch shell on the beach Eavesdropping on a crowded beachShrimp with anythingDifferent crab picking stylesA stiff breeze on a humid… Read more »
“Rising Stars” awards were presented to Stephen Decatur Middle School students during the Honors Recognition Ceremony. This award recognizes students who have participated in voluntary service activities for their school and local community organizations. Pictured, front from left, are Gabrielle Izzett, Lauren Kennard, Dana Kim, Kaitlyn Peters, Samantha Short and Kersten Paulsen; and, back, Hanna… Read more »
At the June 11 meeting, Ravens Roost #44 awarded $15,500 in scholarships to nine local graduating seniors from Indian River, Stephen Decatur and Worcester Preparatory schools. The majority of the money was raised through the annual golf tournament held in Ocean Pines in June. To date, the Roost has donated over $130,000 in scholarship monies. Pictured, front from left, are Sarah… Read more »
Overnight getaways with my wifeGoing into a movie with low expectations and being blown awayHow my kids are adept at navigating a smart phoneChecking out a new concert venueMy first experience last week at a Cheesecake FactoryPool antics with my kidsDogs not bothered by catsPeople on the beach abiding by the smoking change in Ocean… Read more »
Haley Wolfersberger and Tyler Marriner, graduates of Parkside High School, each received scholarships from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s VFW Eastside Memorial Post 2996 Scholarship. In the fall, Wolfersberger will attend Mont Clair State University and Marriner will attend Towson University. Pictured, from left, are David and Lisa Kinhart, parents of Tyler Marriner;… Read more »