Talent Show At SDHS

The Stephen Decatur High School drama department hosted its annual talent show last month where seniors Zach Engh, below, and Gabby Anthony placed first and second, respectively. Engh sang “Green Hell” by Pepper while playing the acoustic guitar. Anthony, who also played the acoustic guitar, sang a song she had written herself.

Adventures In Fatherhood

As was the case last winter, Saturday mornings are now devoted to soccer at Crown Sports Center in Fruitland.During last weekend’s session, the first of the season for the Cottontails, Beckett was a terror, pure and simple, adding a handful of grays to my rapidly fading head of hair in less than an hour.The only… Read more »

Things I Like

Close Super Bowl gamesHaving a short drive to workWatching my son kick a soccer ballHitting the couch after a long dayThe movie, “Billy Elliott”Thinking flip-flop weatherFinishing a long runShowering first thingWalking on the beachFeeling sore after a workoutChocolate milk

Recycled Palm Tree

Worcester Prep seventh grade students Julia D’Antonio, Grace Tunis and Hayley Larsen show a palm tree created out of soda cans and plastic at the Middle School Art Show. The artists for the tree were Biola Eniola, Hannah Arrington, Tunis and Larsen.

2nd Place Winner At OCES

Paul Haddad of Ocean City Elementary School recently won second place at the Worcester County Science Fair for his project on the Titanic. He also placed third at Ocean City Elementary School’s Science Fair. Submitted Photos

Maryland Stock Market Challenge

Stephen Decatur High School students placed first and second on the Eastern Shore in the Maryland Stock Market Challenge. Pictured, from left, are freshman Alex Bull, second place; senior Sarah Wootten, first place; freshman Ciara Wright, first place; senior Cynthia Adams, first place; and senior Ryan Wilson, second place. 

Beyond Afterschool Program

Berlin Intermediate School students in the Beyond Afterschool Program are once again working with Cindy Morris from Worcester County 4-H to learn how to build and program Lego Robots.  Above are MaryAnne Bennett, Jared Litten and Aaron Campbell.

3rd Annual Taco Night

Stephen Decatur High School, in partnership with the Sonrise Church, hosted its 3rd Annual Taco Night last month, bringing in more than 1,000 people from the school and community. Pictured, from left, are students Bethany Simon, Alycia Pishtey, Teron Tyre, Sara Kessinger, Julianne Petsche and Emma Heim.

Snowflakes Study

Jeanette Mears’ kindergarten class at Showell Elementary School studied Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley and his photographs of snowflakes.  Pictured with their creations are, from left, Jonathan Castellanos-Nieves, Kai Ross and Chelsea Richie.

Disney Spirit Day

Students in Liz Engh’s kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary participated in Disney Spirit Day.  Children and adults dressed up in their Disney hats and clothing to show their spirit.  Pictured are Jack, Collin, Gus, Tatum, Anas, Rife, Renee and Eva.