Things I Like

A beach picnicWatching kids scatter during Easter egg huntsBerlin’s Little League paradeComing across a bird’s nest with eggsNeighbors who are friendsTurkey sausage on the grillWhen someone is truly surprisedWatching my son play soccerAn old barn in a fieldWalking barefoot on fresh cut grassDriving on Old Ocean City Road

SDHS NHS

Stephen Decatur High School inducted 71 new members of the National Honor Society in the annual candlelit Induction Ceremony on March 30. Each year the Honor Society dedicates over 1,000 hours of school and community service. Some of the inductees were juniors Michelle Rosinski, Ashley Hrebik, Kelly Sullivan, Karlie Straight and Hannah Getchell. Submitted Photos

“Fields Of Daffodils”

Ocean City Elementary School students Keeley Catrino and Arusa Islam were recently named Maryland’s first place winners in the National Garden Club’s “Fields of Daffodils” Youth Poetry Contest. Pictured are Islam with her second grade teacher Linda Brown and Catrino with her kindergarten teacher Julie Biscoe.

SES Learn About The 50 States

Showell Elementary students in Mrs. Lertora’s third grade class researched a state, wrote a report, created a map and a PowerPoint presentation and a fancy state hat to learn about the 50 states. Above, Anna Putsch, Kyle Elliott and Sierra Still present their knowledge to parents. 

WMDT Co-Anchor

Ashley James, co-anchor of the news on WMDT, joined Worcester Prep’s eighth grade girls for a special career luncheon. Pictured, from left, are Caroline Lewis, Meridith Kellam, Jenny Rosales, Ashley James, Jordie Loomis, Gabrielle Alicea and Carolyn Dorey. The luncheon was prepared by the students’ mothers.

Full Color Spirit

Stephen Decatur High School senior Natalie Bush and junior Alan Odom hosted a literary reading of Full Color Spirit, the school literary publication, on March 29. Students, parents, teachers and local education dignitaries attended the event. To obtain a copy of Full Color Spirit, contact Dawn Russell at 410-641-2171.

Things I Like

A clumsy puppy at playChristian Bale in “The Fighter”The Masters on Sunday afternoonWhen my sons hugA tire swing hanging from a treePizza and salad for dinnerBirds chirping in the morningRiding a bike instead of drivingDriving with the windows downA phone call with good newsFamily picture calendars

Spin Like A Hurricane

Stephen Decatur High School’s Jr. Red Cross Club recently held a Spin Like a Hurricane fundraiser at West Ocean City Fitness.  After raising sponsorship funds for local disaster relief, participants followed Bonnie Zemo, stationary bike facilitator, as she led them on a two-hour stationary bike and workout tour. Club members Brianna Carroll, Nikki Carpenter and… Read more »