Ocean City was fortunate to escape widespread damage during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. One of the short-term effects of the storm was a small beach that formed at the Inlet behind the north jetty a few weeks afterwards. Promptly dubbed “South Beach” or “Baby Beach” by locals and the media, this photo was taken… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory School’s Student Government Association sponsored a “Wear Your Pink” casual day for a $1 donation in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds will be donated to the local chapter of Women Supporting Women. Pictured, back from left, are Thomas Buas, SGA Treasurer; Lucas Baier, SGA President; Jennifer Corron, teacher and breast… Read more »
Orchestra and band students at Berlin Intermediate School recently had the opportunity to participate in master classes taught by members of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. In addition to the classes, the musicians performed an afternoon concert for the students. Above, Lukasz Szymer instructs Adham Labwam and Mali Murphy in cello techniques. Submitted Photos
Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes, and four little boys last Saturday gave me a heaping dose that started my morning on an uplifting note. It was a rainy morning and all the coaches and parents on the sidelines kept waiting for the entire team to arrive, but they never did. Only four of… Read more »
Joe Summers, left, program director of the Maryland/D.C. Chess Association, congratulates Worcester Prep fourth grade student Pranay Sanwal on his work in the State of Maryland Chess tournament in Owings Mills. Sanwal won three out of five rounds in Elementary Novice Division and was the 6th Place Winner in the State Championships.
Over 80 Stephen Decatur High School students were recognized at the 11th annual Presidential Service Award ceremony on Oct. 9. The recipients logged over 16,000 hours of community service. Gold honorees (250-plus hours of service) pictured include, back, Allison Shumate, Allison Willey, Benjamin Short, Dalton Warren, Emily Case, Emily Kate Kolarik, Emily Scheiber and James… Read more »
The George Washington Hotel was one of the few old wooden hotels not lost to fire along the Boardwalk. A series of blazes in the 1960s and early 1970s had destroyed the Plimhimmon, Hamilton, Colonial, Rideau and Roosevelt hotels. The George Washington was demolished in January 1990 because it no longer met building codes and… Read more »
Using calorimetry, Worcester Prep sophomores Kathryn O’Malley, Haley Larsen and Hanna Nechay calculate just how many calories there are in a cashew. The research is part of a science project in teacher Jenn Corron’s class. The students learned there are approximately nine calories in a cashew.
When the weather prevents the kids from getting outside on the weekends, things can get a little testy at my house. It’s a raw deal for all of us, and there are only so many games that can be played to keep the boys occupied. Although not embraced, one rainy day can be dealt with,… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School seniors Cora Cox, Tate Socha, Ashley DePaul, Andrew Bradshaw and Ciara Wright show off their American spirit as pep rally emcees earlier this month. Submitted Photos