Over the last month or so, a famous quote from Charles Dickens has been running through my head.“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” Dickens wrote in “A Tale of Two Cities.”Now, I understand completely that my reasoning for thinking of his quote runs contrary to what Dickens was… Read more »
Category: Beach Living
What’s Biting
I don’t know about you guys, but all I can think about right now is how nice it is to finally be back fishing again in Ocean City. This past winter was a long one. We had more cold weather and snow here than I can remember from way back. Seriously, this winter was rough… Read more »
Things I Like
by Steven Green
Fresh tuna cooked on the grillA playground with a lot of slidesBerlin Fire Company dinnersBackyard gardensListening to a great coachMy dogs’ love affair for chasing squirrels Biking on the beach down southMy sons in their pajamasGPS navigation on a long tripA hammock between two treesFlip-flops on the weekends
WPS Prom Court
At the Worcester Preparatory School Junior-Senior Prom, the Prom Court was announced. Royalty selected by the students were, from left, Matteo Petrera, Junior Prince; Kayla Baier, Junior Princess; Hunter Harmon, King; Erica Martin, Queen; Duncan McIntosh, Senior Prince; and Anna Pavlos, Senior Princess. Submitted Photos
SDHS Food Drive
Stephen Decatur High School held its second food drive of the year, responding to the needs of Diakonia, a local shelter in West Ocean City. The school collected over 4,000 pounds, making a total food collection of over 12,000 pounds for the school year. Above, students Alycia Pishtey, Hannah Getchell, Mariah Amos, and Christine Timko… Read more »
Worcester Dreams Green
Worcester Prep Lower School Music teacher Alana Parker directed the musical portion of the school’s annual Music & Art Festival. The show this year was titled “Worcester Dreams Green” and featured “green” songs and dances by students in grades preschool through Five. Above, some of the ushers for the event were Cameron Langeler, Porter Bunting,… Read more »
Jessica’s Closet
Stephen Decatur High School students model prom dresses from Jessica’s Closet, a program which allows students to obtain prom dresses and accessories for little to no cost. Jessica’s Closet is named in remembrance of Jessica Petsche from the Stephen Decatur High School class of 2009. Pictured, from left, are Markiyona Dixon, Jalinda Rounds, Adrienne Cope,… Read more »
Trash To Treasure
Students in the Berlin Intermediate School and Beyond Afterschool “Trash to Treasure” academy are using recycled materials from home to show off their creativity. Some students created beach landscapes, ice cream shops, hotels and other 3D pieces of art. Above is Derek Kauffer with his work.
Worcester County Robotics
The first ever Worcester County Robotics team received the Judge’s Choice Award at the Greater DC Regional Botball Tournament. Michele Kosin of Snow Hill High was awarded $2300 from the Office of Naval Research to start the team which consists of students from Stephen Decatur High School, Worcester Technical High School and Snow Hill High… Read more »
“Growing Things”
Students in Jennifer Fohner’s pre-kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School planted grass seed during their “Growing Things” unit. Students learned that plants need soil, water, sun and air to grow. The class made predictions about the amount of time it would take for their grass seed to grow. Pictured are Macy Woroniecki, David Janney,… Read more »