Worcester County Schools’ “Hit the Books” night with the Shorebirds was recently held. Pictured with Sherman are Grace Schendenman, Molly Compher, and Jessa Hoover from Showell Elementary, Camden Eberly from Berlin Intermediate and, front, Remy Trader from OC Elementary
Category: Beach Living
Showell Students Dress Up Like Voyagers For Reading Project
Showell Elementary third graders Jessa Hoover, Samantha Stephan and Daniel Zehnter dressed up as voyagers in conjunction with their reading theme. Hoover dressed in Hawaiian garb including a grass skirt, floral lei and mini surf board. Stephan wore Mickey Mouse garb to identify her desired destination, Disney World, while Zehnter has already voyaged to the… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures
I never imagined how much 8 p.m. would mean to me. There’s no way to say it without sounding cold but by the time this hour comes every night I am ready for my little toddler to go to bed. All you parents fully understand what I mean here. Parenting is exhausting.My kids are the… Read more »
Things I Like
Maryland’s flag hanging off a house Elaborate Derby hats An old brick chimney Lazy weekend mornings Taking my kids on a walk Seafood and eggs for breakfast How a goofy puppy runs around Rocking chairs on a porch A storm to cap off a hot day Baby birds chirping The character of an old pickup
OC Elementary Students Place in Essay Contest
Third and fourth grade students from Ocean City Elementary were invited to enter the annual Americanism Essay Contest sponsored by the American Legion Post #166. Ocean City Elementary’s first place winner was John Ford from Faith Murray’s fourth grade class. In second place was Evan Marlowe from Kirsten Danisavich’s fourth grade class, and third place… Read more »
Maryland Economics Challenge Winners
Stephen Decatur High School Principal Louis Taylor poses with recent winners of the Maryland Economics Challenge sponsored by the Maryland Council on Economic Education. Students, from left, are Seniors Garrett Allbritton, James Pack, Caroline Howard, and sophomore Michael Musiani.
Worcester Prep Senior Places First in Poetry Competition
Worcester Preparatory School Senior Austin Coates placed first in the Poetry Out Loud Maryland Regional Competition held earlier this year at theDorcester Center for the Arts in Cambridge. She is pictured above with her teacher Dana Schaefer.
Area 6th Grader Wins Big at Regional Gymnastics Meet
Ross Dickerson, a Grade 6 student at Worcester Prep, was honored as the State of Maryland Level 6 Men’s first place gymnast in rings, high bar, and all-around at a recent regional meet. He is part of the TwistersGymnastics team.
Fatherhood Adventures
A certain amount of crying is inevitable around the house with two kids under 2 years old.Some days there are little to no tears shed, even by us parents, but there are other days when my kids’ water works go into overtime. My reaction to these meltdown moments has changed over time.The fact is most… Read more »
Things I Like
When karma shows itself Ivy growing up and around a columnMy kids sleeping in on the weekends When those huge Route 50 signs actually say something Those old bikes with banana seats An empty trash can Smell of a new book Memories of weighing fish at the old Paul’s Tackle Shop These final shows of… Read more »