Adventures In Fatherhood

A little one’s birthday should be memorable and celebrated, and we basically did that for a week when it came to my oldest son’s third birthday.To be certain, we overdid it, but I think that’s the way it should be.Beckett’s birthday week began with a surprise encounter with Barney a week ago, a new backyard… Read more »

Things I Like

A rose bush in bloomThe end of a big house projectA little personal timeJulianna Margulies in “The Good Wife”A string of pearlsMy son’s love of a slideOld “Police” albumsHard workersDriving through Shad LandingPutting away the winter clothesLive music outside on a sunny day

WPS Women’s Lacrosse

Members of the Stephen Decatur Women’s Lacrosse team hosted this year’s annual WPS-Decatur post-game Tailgate dinner. Above, Decatur seniors Kristen Miller, Sarah Wootten, Jenna Kramer and Lauren Holloway cut the Senior Cake (not pictured were Nikki Carpenter and Leanne Flounlacker). Submitted Photos

Cum Laude Society

Worcester Preparatory School students honored with induction this year into the William E. Esham, Jr. Chapter of the Cum Laude Society were, seated from left, Carson Wigley, Kelley Chandler, Halie Murray-Davis and Olivia Massey; standing, Jackson Berger, Matt Carey, Seaford; Patricia Twilley, Michelle Stickler, Ashley Foreman and Christopher Potvin, Snow Hill. 

Arbor Day Celebration

The second grade students at Showell Elementary last month presented an Arbor Day celebration in conjunction with the Worcester County Commissioners and the Worcester County Department of Recreation and Parks.  The students performed three songs and afterwards headed outside for a special tree planting ceremony.  Pictured with the new tree is Mrs. Hawkins’ second grade… Read more »

American Legion Post 166

The American Legion Post Unit 166 in Ocean City hosted a luncheon for the Ocean City Elementary School Americanism Essay contest winners.  Pictured, from left, are the Legion’s Rosemary Garlitz, Kathleen Smith, Hugh Bean, first place winner Alex Bean, Kirsten Danisavich, second place winner Sophia Emm, Amanda Emm, Joseph Emm, Faith Murray, third place winner… Read more »

Letters To Afghanistan

In an effort to learn a little about the people who serve in the armed forces, Melissa Vit’s class wrote letters to a unit serving in Afghanistan. Service men/women took the time to write back answering questions and explaining what jobs they do.  Master Sergeant Jason Thomas came to the classroom when he returned from Afghanistan… Read more »

After School Choir

Snow Hill Elementary’s After School Choir performed two selections at the Worcester County Public Schools’ Fine Arts Festival at Pocomoke High School. Above, Choir members included Mazie Brinker, Samantha Wells, Samuel Brown and Sheyanne Aleshire.

BES Students Of The Month

Buckingham Elementary School recently announced its Students of the Month for April. Above left, are first graders Olivia Morning, Deanna Mitchell, Paris Bellman and Nolan Kelley. Above right, second grade honorees are Kelese Brittingham, Amiah Briddell, Ashley Sickler, K’Asiah Johnson, Shyeasha Purnell and Tamyzia Bowen. Honored but not pictured were third graders Andrew Spence, Clayton… Read more »