The following represents a collection of press releases about local student achievements.•The University of Alabama awarded some 5,860 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies April 30-May 2. Among those receiving degrees were Kelli Kuharich of Selbyville, who received a Master of Business Administration, and Hayden McWilliams of Fenwick Island who earned a Bachelor of Science… Read more »
Category: Students
Wor-Wic Holds Commencement Ceremonies At Perdue Stadium
Wor-Wic Community College commencement ceremonies were held recently outdoors at the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury. Above, Amy Merritt of Salisbury received her associate degree in business management, while her daughter, Laura Koller, received her associate degree in criminal justice. Below left, Kayla Higgins of Berlin, who received her associate degree in general studies,… Read more »
Local Author Teaches Ocean City History At Salisbury School
Bunk Mann, author of “Ghosts In The Surf” and “Vanishing Ocean City” as well as a board member of the Ocean City Museum Society, spent some time at The Salisbury School teaching second graders about Ocean City history. The museum is available to offer outreach opportunities to civic groups or schools.
Optimists Award Scholarships To 4 Decatur Students
Four Stephen Decatur High School students were recently presented with scholarships from the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club in the amount of $6,000 each. Pictured, from left, are Trent Ortega, who will be attending the Advanced Technical Institute; Kellen Catrino, who will be attending Salisbury University; Lauren Kemp, who will be attending Salisbury University; and Ericka… Read more »
Steam Class Student Makes Stop Motion Movie
Delaynie Kerrigan, a student in Mrs. Lloyd’s Steam Class, is pictured creating a stop motion movie using the Stop Motion Studio app. Students have been working to plan their movies by creating story boards and then filming their movie frame by frame using animation techniques. Their final steps will be to create title and credit sequences… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate Students Create Pinch Pots
Students in Heather Riser’s 3D Art classes at Berlin Intermediate School created pinch pot succulent planters in clay. Their designs were based on animals or mythical creatures. Students used technology to assist them in painting their designs with watercolor paints and many went home for Mother’s Day gifts. Above, Alivia James used the image of the… Read more »
Worcester Prep Cum Laude Society Inducts 9 New Members
The William E. Esham, Jr. Chapter of the prestigious Cum Laude Society at Worcester Preparatory School welcomed nine new members during a ceremony in the school’s Athletic and Performing Arts Center on April 29. The featured guest speaker was WPS math teacher Cyndee Hudson. The inductees include, from left, Seniors Ryan Brafman, Waverly Choy, C.C…. Read more »
OC Elementary 2nd Graders Release Butterflies
After having studied and participated in the 4-H Butterfly Life Cycle outreach program, Ocean City Elementary School second graders from Cindy Leitgeb’s class happily released six butterflies. Pictured are Zayd Sbih, Katie Vornicu and Diana Rosamilia.
Worcester Prep Held Multiple Honor Society Inductions In April
April kicked-off a month of Honor Society Inductions at Worcester Preparatory School. On April 1, 41 students were inducted to the Pablo PicassoSociedad Honoraria Hispanica and seven students were inducted to the Societe Honoraire de Francais Chapitre Bastille at the WPS Spanish and French Honor Society Induction Ceremonies. French Honor Society inductees included Lorelei Campbell, Carson… Read more »
Worcester Prep Inducts Art School Honorees
Worcester Preparatory School’s Art Honor Society recognizes students who have shown outstanding ability in art scholarship, character and service. This year’s inductees included, front from left, Will Mears, Cole Lamson-Reich, Graham McColgan, John Arrington, Brugh Moore, Waverly Choy, Ava Gerachis, Summer Walker, Maddy Warren, Meredith Cummings, Bryn Elliott, Arusa Islam, Hannah Perdue, Ryan Brafman and… Read more »