Woodlawn Villager

Woodlawn
VILLAGER
Vol. 1 Issue 6
Positive News and Events
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June 2016
Securityplus Celebrates Grand
Opening of Owings Mills Branch
STEM Event
Penn Relays
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On Monday, May 9, 2016 – Securityplus Federal Credit Union celebrated the
grand opening of their newest Baltimore
County location with an official ribbon
cutting, followed by a light breakfast.
Special guest speakers at the grand
opening ceremony included: Securityplus CEO, Brett Noll; Baltimore City
Chamber of Commerce President,
Charles Owens; Reisterstown, Owings
Mills, Glyndon (ROMG) Chamber of
Commerce President, Mary Ellen Morrison, and Securityplus Board Chairman,
Andre Brown.
The Owings Mills Branch, located at
60 Painters Mill Road in Owings Mills,
is in a prime location adjacent to the new
Foundry Row development. Wegmans
Supermarket, the development’s anchor
store, is slated to open September 18th.
Joining Wegmans in the $140 million,
50-acre development will be other top
retailers including LA Fitness, Smash-
burger, Mission BBQ, DSW, Ulta Beauty
and LifeBridge Health.
The newly renovated, 2,350-squarefoot branch features a drive-up ATM,
and two drive-thru lanes; a coin counter
machine; and plenty of parking. With its
bright, eye-catching face-lift, there’ll be
SECURITYPLUS
Continued on page 15
Exaggerator Pulls Off Upset Victory over Favorite Nyquist
Najari McNeil
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
On Family and Careers............... 2
The Bible Speaks.......................... 3
Bible Points................................... 4
Woodlawn Seniors...................... 5
Greek Corner................................ 9
School News .........................16-19
Rain and bad weather
couldn’t dampen the party at
Pimlico Race Course on May
21st for the 141st running of
the Preakness Stakes.
A record crowd of 135,256
braved the rain and mud to
see Exaggerator pull off an
upset victory over the favorite
and Kentucky Derby winner
Nyquist.
Ridden by jockey Kent Desormeaux and trained by his
brother Keith Desormeaux,
Exaggerator had a history of
running well in sloppy conditions which only helped him
on a dreary Saturday in Baltimore.
“I was actually slowing him
down, asking him to wait,”
Kent Desormeaux said. “He
just blew up and felt like King
Kong and when I pitched him
out he did what he can do, he
exploded. And then I thought,
since I’m clear I might as well
throw some mud in their faces and let them come back.”
It’s the first victory in five
head-to-head matchups between Exagerrator and Nyquist. Unfortunately, there
will be no rematch at the Belmont Stakes in June. Nyquist
trainer Doug O’Neill said he’s
keeping the colt out of the
Belmont due to an elevated
white blood count after the
Preakness. Nyquist stayed in
Baltimore after the race to get
treatment.
“I always felt like we had an
exception talent in Exaggerator,” Keith Desormeaux said.
Both Desormeaux’s actually began their careers in horse
EXAGGERATOR
Continued on page 15
Page 2 The Woodlawn Villager
De Jackson
On Family
and Careers
Educating Our Angels With Challenges
Hello family, I hope you are all getting
ready for summer vacations. My inspiration for these next three articles comes
from the everyday strength and faith of
my beloved son, other family members
and any other parents who have special
needs or as I like to say, “Angels with
challenges”.
My purpose in life has always been to
help people discover their career potential. In doing so, we need to make sure
we start all our children off with as much
education as possible.
Assess your child personally and professionally, based upon their strengths.
Love and respect them, but never limit
what they can achieve because of your
own fears. Discover their likes. Supporting children and what they like can
sometimes lead to their passions. We all
just want to be happy in life. Isn’t achieving our dreams how we all started out?
Provide your child with positive role
models. Introduce individuals with disabilities who have become successful in
life. If children can see themselves in others, they will get a huge confidence boost.
Encourage them to say, “I can do it”. Did
you know the director Steven Spielberg
has ADHD? And, here is a wonderful
website I googled that lists famous peo-
CHALLENGES
Continued on page 15
Local NFL Players to Host
Summer Football Camp
2nd annual event hosted by the Fuller family
Summer camps provide multiple benefits for area youth –
academic enrichment, enhanced social skills and increased
physical agility. In preparation for summer activities, the
Fuller Family will host its 2nd annual football camp at
Woodlawn High School on July 15- 16, 2016. Area youth
will participate in a 7-on-7 high school football tournament.
The camp is free and open to Baltimore County residents
however, registration is required.
The camp is designed to provide area youth (ages 8-18) an opportunity to learn fundamental
football skills and techniques. The aspiring athletes will also meet professional athletes and
gain strategies for success on and off the field.
Present at the camp will be the Fuller brothers, who have played or play for teams in the
National Football League - Vincent Fuller II (Tennessee Titans), Corey Fuller (Detroit Lions)
and Kyle Fuller (Chicago Bears). The youngest brother, Kendall is the 2016 draft pick for the
Washington Redskins.
The Fuller brothers and their parents, Vincent Fuller I and Nina Dorsey- Fuller seek out
innovative ways to support area youth in athletics and academics. “We understand the importance of being physically fit, having academic prowess and supporting our future leaders
and scholars – which is why this annual event is significant to this community,” said Kyle.
For more information and to register for the free football camp, send an email to Marlin
Stabler [email protected] or Andre Baldwin [email protected].
June 2016
IF YOU WANT MEDIA
COVERAGE, CONTACT US!
“You Write It, We’ll Report It”
If you have a great story about you or someone you know who has done or
is doing something positive and helpful to people in the community, send
us a BRIEF (200 words or less) write-up and attach a few photos. E-mail it
to [email protected]
All stories submitted will be given consideration, and the publisher
will decide which stories will be selected to be included in the monthly
Woodlawn Villager.
The Woodlawn Villager wants to write Positive Community Stories
and Events that occur throughout our community. The Woodlawn
Villager wants you to know things about and things that happen in our
community that may never make it to mainstream media.
The Woodlawn Villager invites you to help us by sending in your
stories, photos, announcements, etc. If you live, work, learn, play, or
pray in Woodlawn or a surrounding community; if you ever did; or
if you can make a connection; we want to hear from you. E-mail it to
[email protected]
FREELANCE WRITERS
If you’re a freelance writer and looking to do some writing,
contact the Woodlawn Villager Community Newspaper.
Email us at [email protected]
Your New Publisher & Editor
My name is Vincent Fuller I, my family and I have been residents of
the Woodlawn Community since 1992. As a retired educator and
coach, I have a passion for our young people and plan to use the
Woodlawn Villager to continue to inspire our young generation to be
the best they can be. I invite you to help with this endeavor. Share the
great and good things happening with our young people to the Woodlawn Villager by sending in your stories, photos, announcements, etc.
The Woodlawn Villager wants to report about things happening in
our community (Baltimore County, Baltimore City and surrounding
counties) that may never make it to mainstream media.
Woodlawn
VILLAGER
Founded in 1984
Contributing Writers
Pastor Chuck Brooks
Delores Douglass
De Jackson
Dan Levin
Ajoya Long
Joe L. Padgett, Ph.D.
Joni L. Reynolds
Ruth Young Tyler
Deadline for July 2016 Issue:
June 20, 2016
Donations are always welcomed and appreciated.
All donors are recognized in our monthly publication.
Vincent Fuller II
Corey Fuller
Kyle Fuller
Kendall Fuller
The Woodlawn Villager, P.O. Box 47671, Baltimore, MD 21244
443-226-1173 • [email protected]
June 2016
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The Bible Speaks, Science Echoes
By Joe Padgett, Ph.D.
When one considers that the BIBLE
SPEAKS to the reader to the effect that
the Creator GOD spoke everything into
existence it is to be expected that sound
must be at the roots of many observed
phenomena in the Universe. In an earlier article in the Woodlawn Villager, the
light that came to be on the first day of
Creation was speculated to have been
of sonoluminescent origin. This was
based on Scripture wherein Genesis 1:2
ends with “waters” and Genesis 1:3 begins with “and God said”, thus showing
that the necessary components to produce sonoluminescence were there. (See
Psalm 33:6,9 and Science News, October
15, 1994. P. 247)
Another article from Science News,
January 11, 1997, p. 21 has the title,
“Sound waves may drive cosmic structure”. The opening paragraph of this article:
The melody lingers on, Sound wave
generated
In the early universe may have helped
orchestrate the
Striking pattern of galaxy clusters and
huge voids seen in the sky today.”
Farther on in this article mention is
made of a group of cosmologists who
have offered a strategy pertaining to
how these observed patterns might have
come to be. (One of these, Dr. Alexander
S. Szalay is/was at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.) Part of their explanation of today’s galactic architecture is
consistent with a universe that expands
forever.
Now comes the point at which I will
seek to show how there might be a possible link between what has been said up
to this point, particularly as sound waves
may be linked to patterns and the notion
of an expanding universe. As to sound
and patterns, I ask the reader to Google
“Cymatics” then select CYMATICS: Science vs. Music. The show there will be
worth more than the words I could write
or have space for in the Villager.
Now to the BIBLE SPEAKS. The Book
of Daniel, written in the 6th Century B.C.,
tells in Chapter 2 of the destruction of
the great image of which Nebuchadnezzar dreamed. The image, representing in
its composition four kingdoms, (Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece (under Alexander), and Rome). Verse 35 in Daniel 2
says that the image would be pulverized
by a stone and become like the chaff of
the summer threshing floors and carried away by the wind so that no place
was found for them. This means that the
kingdoms will be done away with and
the components would be strewn so as
to never again collect – never resting or
again intact.
Similar language is employed in Revelation 20:11 which reads :
And I saw a great white throne, and
him that sat
on it, from whose face the earth and
the heaven fled
away, and there was no place found for
them.”
“No place found for them” means that
they are in a constant state of motion,
moving away from the source by Whom
they were spoken into existence and distributed in manner as observed which
lead to: “Sound waves may drive cosmic
structure”. This moving away (fleeing
from His face) might be the basis of what
Edwin Hubble observed in 1929 which
laid the foundation for the notion that
the universe is expanding. Revelation
was written around 90-95 A.D.
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June 2016
Bible Points
By Pastor Chuck Brooks
We are living in a time where it is increasingly more difficult to find a good
role model of a Father.
Hollywood creates both good and
bad depictions of fatherhood. Some are
negative figments of the imagination of
some scriptwriter who was dogged by his
dad. Others are the hopes and dreams
of a producer who is willing to paint a
positive picture of fatherhood. Bryan
Davis, author of The Image of a Father
(AMG Publishers) says, “Modern media
portrays fathers as useless relics from the
Stone Age. They’re good for a laugh, a
paycheck, and protection, but not much
else.
On television sit-coms, fathers constantly lie in order to satisfy selfish desires. They are caricatures of weakness,
spineless men who would rather abdicate their authority than do anything
truly sacrificial. They are morally pliable,
mentally soft, and easily manipulated.
Unfortunately, many men give in and
adapt to this model of Jell-O manhood.”
With the percentage of kids who are
raised without godly fathers in the home
continuing to increase, we are finding
more and more children who have little
or no idea of what fatherhood is about.
This blight perpetuates itself as these
young people grow up to have children
of their own out of wedlock.
I grew up in a West Baltimore neighborhood where it was difficult to find
a positive example of a father, let alone
an example of a godly, Christ-honoring
father. But I stand here to tell you that
the Scriptures are true! Psalm 10:14-18
says, “But you, O God, do see trouble and
grief; you consider it to take it in hand.
The victim commits himself to you; you
are the helper of the fatherless. You hear,
O LORD, the desire of the afflicted; you
encourage them, and you listen to their
cry, defending the fatherless and the oppressed, in order that man, who is of the
earth, may terrify no more.”
God has seen my trouble; He has seen
my grief. He has heard my desire and
encouraged me. He has listened to my
cry. He has defended my case and been
my Father when I was fatherless. But the
truth of the matter is that our view of our
Heavenly Father is drastically affected
by our experiences with our earthly fathers. If our earthly father was distant,
we assume our Heavenly Father is far
away. If our early father was unreasonable and over demanding, we assume
our Heavenly Father is unreasonable and
demanding.
If our earthly father was disconnected
or distant, we have a view of God who
is unconcerned, unattached and far-removed from our lives. And if you had a
father who, no matter what you did – it
was never good enough – you will assume that God the Father will never be
pleased with you. The guilt, shame, hurt
of your past will never be relieved.
If you grew up without a father, or
grew up with a father who wasn’t fatherly, God has not left you without an example of fatherhood; for He Himself is our
example. He is the prototype. He is the
archetype, the epitome, the embodiment,
and the quintessence of fatherhood. He
is the perfect example of what a father
should be. Psalm 103 describes the fatherhood of God.
If you want to learn of the Fatherhood
of God, read this psalm. If you need to
know what fatherhood is all about, read
this psalm. If you want to learn to become a better father, study this psalm.
David writes this psalm in praise of the
Lord’s benefits in his life:
Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise
the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all
his benefits--who forgives all your sins and
heals all your diseases, who redeems your
life from the pit and crowns you with love
and compassion, who satisfies your desires
with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. (Psalm 103:1-5)
One thing we learn about God from
this psalm is that He forgives our sins—
He cleanses us from sin and its guilt. David goes on to say that God heals all our
diseases—these are not necessary our
physical infirmities but the afflictions of
our spirit and soul. We then learn that
God redeems us from destruction—the
enemy comes but to steal, kill and destroy, but Jesus comes to give us life and
that more abundantly.
God is worthy of praise because He
encircles us with His love—David says,
“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or
where can I flee from Your presence?”
(Psalm 139) Paul writes, “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor
angels nor principalities nor powers, nor
things present nor things to come, nor
height nor depth, nor any other created
thing, shall be able to separate us from the
love of God which is in Christ Jesus our
Lord.” David also says that God is worthy
of praise because He satisfies our desires
with good things. In the New Testament
James writes, “Every good gift and every
perfect gift is from above, and comes down
from the Father of lights, with whom there
is no variation or shadow of turning.”
(James 1:17)
Psalm 103 begins triumphantly declaring that God is a Father who is totally involved in the lives of His children.
Many fathers are missing the mark when
it comes to parenting. Even some of the
responsible Dads mistakenly think that if
they make sure their children have a roof
over their head and food on the table
they have done their job.
Man is more than just his body; he is
a tripartite being. Your child is made up
of spirit, soul and body. It is not enough
to provide for your child’s physical needs
and neglect the needs of their soul (mind,
will and emotions). It is equally neglectful to provide for the emotional needs of
your children while ignoring their spiritual needs.
We have some Dads who are “on fire”
when it comes to their child’s physical
needs. They register their children for
little league football and basketball and
while their child excels physically, they
are emotionally challenged. Other Dads
make it their life goal to get their children educated. They enroll them in the
finest schools and educational programs
and while their child excels academically
they are ignorant when it comes to the
wisdom of God found in His Word. God
as Heavenly Father meets all of His children’s needs.
In Psalm 103, David goes on to describe the character of our Heavenly
Daddy. The LORD works righteousness
and justice for all the oppressed. The
Lord serves as an advocate for those who
are downtrodden and the ones who are
taken advantage of. In verse 7 of our
text, David writes, “He made known his
ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of
Israel…”
We are living in a day where the average child knows nothing of the God of
the Bible. You will discover that what
I’m saying is true if you just go into your
neighborhood and ask the children to
tell you what they know about Jesus.
Today, there are children in emotional
bondage to men who are only their fathers biologically. Many children have
a low self-image and only negative associations with the man who would be
their father. Because of a lack of spiritual
guidance by their fathers (who have been
called to be the priests of their homes),
many children have turned their backs
on God and are worshipping the “golden
calves” of the world.
God wants to make His ways known
to the children of our day but He is looking for men who would rise up to their
responsibility and make His ways known
unto their children.
This article is an excerpt from a sermon I preached several years ago on
Father’s Day and it is too encouraging
for you to just read part of it. I will be
happy to send the full and complete text
of the message free of charge to anyone
who writes to Bible Points, c/o GraceWay
Church, 2001 North Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD 21244.
You can also call 410-944-4056 and
leave your name and address on voice
mail or visit our web page at www.
mygraceway.org or our Facebook page
(GraceWay Church Baltimore) and message us from there.
June 2016
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What’s Happening...
at the Woodlawn
Senior Center
Woodlawn Senior Center Calendar of Events for June 2016
By Delores Douglass
Cash Bingo at Woodlawn Senior
Center: Every third Wednesday of the
Month- Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Next
date-Wednesday June 15, 2016. Bingo
starts at 12:00pm. Zumba Gold at Woodlawn Senior
Center: Classes at Woodlawn held
monthly on Wednesdays from 12 pm. –
1:00 p.m.
New class begins Wednesday, June 1st
– $20.00 per six week sessions.
Mobile Device Classes at Woodlawn
Senior Center: Every Wednesday from
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Cost of class is $25
for six week session. Contact center for
details.
Current class to end on Wednesday,
June 22, 2016. Next session to begin in
September, 2016. New date TBA.
Sign Language at Woodlawn Senior
Center: Every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to
10:30 a.m. – Cost of class is $25 for six
week session. Contact center for details.
Travel: Trips for 2016:
• Visit Ocean City and Casino Ocean
Downs: Thursday, July 7, 2016- Cost:
$45.00 , $ 30.00 rebate. Contact the
center for more details.
• Sister Act: Wednesday, Novemeber
9, 2016. Toby’s Columbia, Md. Cost
of trip is $86.00 $20.00 deposit re-
quired. Contact the center for more
details.
• A Capital Christmas. Washington,
D.C. December 9th – 11th. $375.00 per
person. Contact the center for more
details.
Make WSC your
“HOME AWAY FROM HOME”
Crochet at Woodlawn Senior Center:
Class is offered on Mondays from 1:45
p. m. to 2:45 p.m. cost of class is $25 for
six week sessions. Call center for details.
Class will recess for summer session.
Will resume again in July, 2016- TBA
2016 End of Session Wrap-Up
Speaker Pro Tem Delegate Adrienne Jones
It was a pleasure
to see so many of
you at my Informational Community
Forum this Saturday.
I am glad you were
able to meet with
State and County
agency representatives who were able
to distribute information and answer
your questions. The
forum was such a
success that I intend
to make this an annual event. It will allow me an opportunity to answer your questions on General Assembly legislation and how it impacts 10th Legislative District
residents. Please continue to contact me at my office throughout the year if you have
questions or problems with which I can assist. Also, please continue to invite me to
events happening in your community. During the interim, both my District Office
and Annapolis Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM—5:00 PM. I am
also happy to announce that 10th District Delegate Benjamin Brooks and I will share
offices in Windsor Mill and in Reisterstown.
The address of the Windsor Mill Office is 8419 Liberty Road, and the telephone
number is 410-655-3090. In Reisterstown, the office is located at 143 Main Street. The
telephone number of that office is 410-517-1218.
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Ask for Audrey Turner or Sandra Oliver/ALM
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Amenities:
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Meals prepared in our own Kitchen
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June 2016
Epworth United
Methodist Chapel
n Fishes & Loaves Ministry of Epworth Chapel invites the community to
a free meal and a bag of canned food to take home, 5-7PM; Fellowship
Hall (parking lot entrance) Thursday, June 23rd
n Gospel Jazz Fest, Sunday, July 17 2016, 3PM featuring “The Eric Byrd
Trio.” at Epworth United Methodist Chapel, 3714 St. Lukes Lane, Baltimore MD 21207. Tickets are $20; contact church office at 410-944-1070
for more information.
n The Youth Group of Epworth Chapel will be going to Kings Dominion
Saturday, June 18.
Call the church office for any additional information.
Prepare to be uplifted by the preached word from our ministerial leaders:
Rev. C. Anthony Hunt, Sr. Pastor, Rev. Isaiah Redd, Assistant Pastor
Sunday Worship Hour 9:30 am • Sunday School (for all young people) 10:00 am
3317 St. Luke’s Lane • Baltimore MD, 21207
410-944-1070 • [email protected] • www.epworthchapel.org
Champions Wanted!
Thank You to our Woodlawn Precinct
On Saturday, April 29, 2016 the Woodlawn Community Education and Development Association, Inc. (WCEDA)
held an Appreciation Breakfast for the
Baltimore County Police Department,
Woodlawn Precinct. Present at the event
was WCEDA Founder & President, Van
Ross, Baltimore County Executive, Kevin Kamenetz, FBI Agent, David Lewis,
Speaker Pro Tem, Adrienne Jones, Senator, District 44B, Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, Senior Pastor of Kingdom Center
Ministries, Ezio Ross and Special Assistant to the County Executive, Tony Baysmore. The event started with a prayer from
Baltimore’s County Police Attracts
Youth to Join Agency
By Ajoya Long
Athletic Directors, Coaches, Teachers, Parents...
DO YOU KNOW AN OUTSTANDING ATHLETE?
Let us know today! The Woodlawn Villager wants to recognize the athletic achievement of our former or present student/athletes in our community. Please submit details on
your student/athletes ability, high school, sport, athletic
recognition, academic achievements, GPA and pictures
to: [email protected].
Select candidates will be interviewed for special features
Assistant Pastor, Godwin Oshegbo, Kindom Center Ministries. Following the
breakfast, WCEDA Founder and President, Van Ross, greeted those in attendance and spoke about how we work,
work, work and never get a chance to say
“thank you” or “show our appreciation”. We want the Woodlawn Precinct our local enforcement to know we appreciate
them and all they do, said Van Ross.
Special Presentations were giving to
Captain Matthew Gorman, Lieutenant
Chad Rosay and a number of Woodlawn
Officers that was present at the Appreciation Breakfast. In an effort to encourage youth to aspire
towards careers in the law enforcement
agency, the Baltimore Police Explorer
Program (BPEP) serves as an introduction to the law enforcement system and
is sponsored by the Baltimore County
Police Department (BCPD) along with
various departments throughout the
country and chartered annually through
the Exploring and Learning for Life Division of the Boy Scouts of America.
Participants of the police explorer program will gain exposure to the department’s inner workings, understand the
programs mission and goals as well as insight to the elements of patrol and other
specialized areas within the department,
according to BCPD Captain Matthew
Gormon.
The program runs continually
throughout the school year. It is coordinated by an officer in each precinct
who is a school resource officer (SRO).
In Baltimore County there is a SRO in
each middle school and high school
throughout the county with all together
10 precincts in the county that help operate the program. About twice a month
the SRO officers and participants gather
and practice police formal trainings such
as standing at attention and marching or
study scenario training such as general
police logistics and communication efforts.
Once a year the police explorer program goes to competitions against other
police explorer programs. There are regional and national level competitions.
According to the Baltimore County
Maryland’s government website, Explorers compete at the National Law Enforcement Explorer Program Conference
(NLEEC). They are able to network with
POLICE
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Is Campaign 2016 Keeping it Real or Keeping it Real Ridiculous?
By Joni L. Reynolds
When did reality television replace
reality? In 2000, CBS released the reality show Survivor, and Americans were
hooked. Shows like this could be made
cheaply and if you were fortunate enough
to get a well- known person to participate
you could start counting the Benjamins.
This is how the Kardashians went from
a family to a brand, and how Donald
Trump went from being a successful New
York realtor to mega-media personality.
Reality television is predicated on
drama. The facts and the truth are often
missing in action, but the frenetic drama
is front and center. Viewers don’t want to
be bogged down with issues of integrity
or morality? This is almost like having a
once a week fantasy. It’s pure escapism.
This is not a problem unless this starts to
bleed over into real life. Donald Trump’s
candidacy has been the beneficiary of reality television. He was discovered there
and over the past eight months we have
watched him masterfully use the mainstream media tactics he perfected on
NBC, The Apprentice.
Real people need real solutions with
real plans for the future and that seems
to be missing in 2016. Recently, President
Obama said at the Rutgers University
commencement, “In politics and in life,
Ignorance is not a virtue,” he said. “It’s
not cool to not know what you’re talking
about. That’s not keeping it real or telling
it like it is. That’s not challenging political
correctness. That’s just not knowing what
you’re talking about. And yet we’ve become confused about this.”
We have always been a nation that
conquered challenges. Sought answers
to questions. Ignorance was temporal as
we pursued truth, but in 2016 we watch
crowds clap and affirm meaningless lines
from the stump. No one seems to be asking the real question “how”? What are the
voters looking for in a candidate? Someone to tap into our fears and exploit them
to their advantage, or someone who has
Maryland Dance Academy
coming to Pikesville
By Ajoya Long
The Maryland Academy of Dance is having its grand opening on June 5th in Pikesville, MD. Prospective dancers are also offered a free week of dance lessons which will
run from June 6-11th. Those who are interested in the free lessons can pre-register to
reserve space.
The grand opening will be open to the general public and will all get a chance to tour
the new facility. There will also be a dance
celebration outside the building’s parking lot
as a way to kick-off the event. Those who are
in attendance will be able to gain more information about upcoming events and classes
that are happening at the studio.
The dance academy accepts anyone of all
dance skill levels with an age requirement
of at least 2 years-old to adults. Pre-dance
classes are for children ages 2-8. After a child
turns 8- years-old, he or she will transition
into the academy which is geared towards
beginners and advance level dancers. Students can choose which type of dance they
would like to study which ranges from ballet, modern jazz, hip-hop, African dance, tap
dance, and acrobatics.
Maryland Academy of Dance focuses on
dance techniques and terminology to fully
equip dancers with the proper skills of a successful dancer. The dance instructors focus
on the whole child or adult in terms of building the life skill of resilience for dance and
life’s personal challenges. “We spend a huge
amount of hours together in the studio, so
whatever they’re going through I am going
through too. When you choose to teach children or teach people in general you don’t get
to choose only the good, you get their entire
life,” Maryland’s Academy of Dance Director
Darby Iva Pack said.
The other faculty and dance instructors
who make up the Maryland Academy of
Dance includes Elizabeth Terschuur who
teaches ballet, Tiffany Burton Gordon (ballet, modern, jazz/hip hop), Lenaya Williams
(ballet, modern, and tap), Raja Green (jazz/
hip-hop), Martina Pack (business administration), and Diamond Freeman (studio assistant).
The Maryland Academy of Dance ensures each student receives one-on-one attention. To maintain an intimate learning
setting, each class size are kept small. The
dance academy is located at 7097 Industrial
Blvd in Pikesville, MD 21208. To learn more
about the dance academy and upcoming
classes and events, visit the website at www.
mdacademydance.com
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June 2016
Baltimore City Students Showcase their Talent at STEM Event
By Ruth Young Tyler
With the advancements of overlapping disciplines –
science, technology, engineering and mathematics- also
known as STEM- has opened up exciting career fields
for elementary school students.
Baltimore City students from nine public schools
participated in a STEM Showcase at Coppin State University on May 4, 2016. With over 50 different projects
and nearly 800 attendees, the event celebrated the educational STEM achievements and student-driven projects during in-school lessons and afterschool programs.
Sponsored by STEM Achievement in Baltimore Elementary Schools (SABES), a partnership between Baltimore City Public Schools and Johns Hopkins University
SABES is a five-year grant funded program that hopes
to bridge the gap and improve educational outcomes
for nine targeted schools: Arlington Elementary/Middle School, Barclay Elementary/Middle School, Dallas
F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Elementary/School, Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School (#215), Highlandtown Elementary/
Middle School (#237), John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School, Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School
and Pimlico Elementary/Middle School.
“We recognize the amount of time and support that’s
required to spotlight the STEM projects of our SABES
students and we applaud their achievements,” said Alisha N. Sparks, Elementary School SABES Program
Ayana Colbert, a fourth grader from Pimlico Elementary
School designed a rocket foot launcher in the afterschool
STEM program and discussed the engineering design
process at the STEM Showcase at Coppin State University.
Photo: Ruth Young Tyler
Baltimore City Elementary School students participated in the STEM Showcase at Coppin State University on May 4, 2016
and learned how 3D glasses work. Photo: Philip Laubner
porated the nine partner schools
Manager at Johns Hopkin Univerfrom three communities - Greatsity Whiting School of Engineering.
er Homewood, Park Heights and
Fourth graders Ayana Colbert,
Greektown/Highlandtown. One of
Ellen Griffin and Krrish Strestha
from Pimilico Elementary School
the organization’s goals is to expose
the students to STEM careers so
presented their after school STEM
that they are globally competitive.
projects – a rubber-band powered
The event organizers were
car and a rocket foot launcher. They
pleased to see the knowledge base
created their projects in an afterof the students and their level of
school STEM program with the US
confidence in presenting their
Dream Academy. Ayana’s presenSTEM projects. “The SABES STEM
tation highlighted the engineering
Showcase is a visual reminder to
design process. She simulated the
our students that they can do anysteps of what an aerospace engiBaltimore City Elementary School stuneer would take while designing a dents designed and created a robotic car thing they put their minds to,” said
rocket and launching it. Ayana said made out of a Pepsi soda can that was
Sparks.
this was her first time participating on display at the STEM Showcase held at
Johns Hopkins University Whitin the STEM Showcase and had a Coppin State University on May 4, 2016.
ing School of Engineering partgreat time presenting to both adults Photo: Philip Laubner
nered with several community
and her peers.
organizations to coordinate the
event: The Baltimore City PubKrrish and Ellen showcased their
rubber-band powered-car. With a piece of cardboard, lic Schools, BELL, Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan
small paper plates and two rubber-bands – the two of Baltimore, Child First Authority, EBLO, Park Heights
them designed a car that worked! They discussed how Renaissance, Southeast Community Development Corforce –created by the rubber bands - made the car move. poration, Strong City Baltimore, US Dream Academy,
Both of them attended previous STEM Showcase activ- and Village Learning Place.
ities and said they looked forward to attending more
Sparks said the STEM Showcase dispelled the myth
events. Both Ellen and Krrish are interested in studying that it’s ‘uncool’ to be smart. “The SABES STEM Showcase shows students that everyone can succeed in STEM
engineering.
According to Sparks, the SABES staff and partners and bring innovative solutions to solve problems in
have been collaborating for the last six months to plan their local communities,” said Sparks.
the annual SABES spring STEM Showcase which incor-
June 2016
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The Greek Corner
Pi Omega Recognized at 68th Second District Conference
(Bethesda, MD April 30, 2016) At the
68th Second District Conference, held at
the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and
Conference Center, in Bethesda, MD
from April 28 – May 1, 2016, Pi Omega
Chapter, Graduate Chapter of Baltimore,
received a chapter award and several
members received individual recognition. For the third consecutive year, Pi
Omega Chapter was recognized as the
Second District’s Social Action Chapter
of the Year (Large Chapter, 50+ Members), for 2014-2015. The Social Action
Chapter of the Year is presented to the
chapter that best implements the Fraternity’s mandated programs and provides
significant community based programs
to the local area and beyond.
C. Donald Bowser, Basileus (President) of Pi Omega Chapter, received the
Graduate Chapter Basileus of the Year
award. The District Representative presents this award to the chapter Basileus
who did an outstanding job leading his
chapter to meeting fraternity mandates
and servicing the community.
Eric M. Brown received the Second
District Superior Service Award. The Superior Service Award is given to a Brother who has demonstrated outstanding
contributions and sustained concern for
the activities of his Chapter, his District
and to the Fraternity.
Zanes E. Cypress, Jr., was the Guest
Speaker for the Second District Life
Membership Luncheon on Friday April
29, 2016. Bro. Cypress was recognized
for his long time service as the Second
District Director of Public Relations, and
his support of the Omega Psi Phi Life
Membership Foundation.
The Second District Talent Hunt Competition was conducted at the Thomas S.
Wooton High School in Rockville, MD.
Katyrah Davenport, from Catonsville
High School, represented Pi Omega
in the Vocal Classical Category in the
Competition. Ms. Davenport was award-
ed First Place for her rendition of “Deep
River”. Kalia Hammond, from The Baltimore School for the Arts, represented Pi
Omega in the Visual Arts Category. Ms.
Hammond was awarded First Place for
her series of drawings and paintings.
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Highlighted Events at Baltimore
Public County Library Branches
Owings Mills Branch Events
Nano at BCPL
Summer Lunch at Baltimore County Public Library
Nano is an engaging and interactive
mini-exhibition presented in conjunction
with Port Discovery Children’s Museum
about nanoscale science, engineering and
technology for family audiences. Explore
hands-on activities to discover the importance of things too small for the eye to see
in nanoscale science.
18 years old and younger – children
under 8 with adult
Nurture your body and mind this summer
at the library. Stop by for a nutritious
lunch and check out some materials or a
program while you are visiting.
Arbutus, 12:30 p.m.
Essex, 1 p.m.
SPORT-acular Magic
All ages – children under 8 with adult
Magician Mike Rose performs impossible
magic tricks, weird mind-reading stunts
and off-the-wall comedy.
Saturday, June 18, 2 p.m.
SRC Kickoff
School age
Celebrate the start of Summer Reading
Club, this year’s theme is “On Your Mark,
Get Set, Read!” Enjoy a variety of activities,
including a special visit from Sneaks the
Cat and songs and stories with Mr. Joe!
Monday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.
Emergency Assistance (CEA). Attendees
are encouraged to come in costume and
dance, sing or quote along with the film.
Bring your own comfy chairs if you desire.
Water and popcorn provided. Contact the
branch for titles and ratings. This is an
after-hours event, doors will remain open
until 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Catonsville Library.
Friday, June 17, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
All ages – children under 8 with adult
On your mark, get set, READ! Sign up for
Summer Reading Club, enjoy an obstacle
course, make crafts and more. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Catonsville Library.
Wednesday, June 15, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
CANS Film Fest
Catonsville Comic Con
SRC Kickoff Party
All ages – children under 8 with adult
Bring a canned good for admission to this
super-special, family-friendly movie extravaganza. Cans will be donated to Catonsville
partnership with Cosmic Comix & Toys.
Saturday, June 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Randallstown Branch Events
Anime and Yu-Gi-Oh! Club
Teen – 11 to 17 years old
Play and trade with other Yu-Gi-Oh! players
while watching anime.
Tuesday, June 14, 6:30 p.m.
Lunch and Fun
Catonsville Comic Con Kids Day
Join us every weekday this summer for
lunch, stories and an activity! A free lunch
will be served to kids ages 17 and under,
from noon to 1 p.m. After lunch, stay for a
different activity every day from 1 p.m. to
2 p.m. Monday: Game Afternoons, Tuesday:
Summer Maker Club, Wednesday: LEGO
Fun, Thursday: RandallsReaders, Friday:
Movie Afternoons.
Mondays-Fridays, June 20-August 19,
noon-2 p.m.
Adult/teen
Participate in a costume contest, discuss
the world of comics, test your snark with a
bad comic movie and more. Presented in
activities for the whole family and a
performance by Culture Queen! Join her in
energetic and interactive music and movement activities to get you feeling healthy and
confident.
Monday, June 20, 5 p.m.
Let Us Teach You Chess
*The lunch program cannot accommodate organized groups
such as camps or child care centers.
Preschool/school age –
children under 8 with adult
Enjoy a special superhero story time,
participate in a costume contest, watch
cartoon comics, make crafts (while supplies
last) and more. Contact the branch for titles
and ratings. Presented in partnership with
Cosmic Comix & Toys.
Friday, June 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Catonsville Branch Events
Lansdowne, 12:30 p.m.
Loch Raven, noon
North Point, noon
Randallstown, noon
Reisterstown, 12:30 p.m.
Rosedale, 12:30 p.m.
White Marsh, noon
Woodlawn, 12:30 p.m.
June 2016
Summer Reading Club Kickoff
All ages – children under 8 with adult
Celebrate the beginning of summer with
Teen – 11 to 17 years old
Learn techniques to improve your endgame
and set up a winning attack. Our instruction prepares you for the culminating
chess tournament on August 9 with prizes
awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers
and best in class. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Randallstown Library. Registration
required.
Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., June
28-August 9
Woodlawn Branch Events
Sensory Story Time
Preschool
This inclusive program welcomes children
of all abilities and their caregivers to a
supportive, judgment-free story time.
Wednesday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.
Bicycle Blender
Teen
Hop on the bike and pedal to power the
attached blender to make a nutritious
smoothie. Registration required.
Saturday, June 18, 2 p.m.
Finding Dory Party
All ages – children under 8 with adult
Thursday, July 7, 6:30 p.m.
Join us in celebrating our favorite fish
sidekick from Finding Nemo.
Baltimore County Public Library Current Top Circulating Titles
April 2016
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
As Time Goes By
Mary Higgins Clark
Private Paris
James Patterson
Cross Justice
James Patterson
NYPD Red 4
James Patterson
The Guilty
David Baldacci
6.
Breakdown
Jonathan Kellerman
7. The Crossing
Connelly, Michael
8. All Dressed in Whiite
Mary Higgins Clark
9. Fool Me Once
Harlan Coben
10. The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins
June 2016
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Baltimore County to forward-fund State share, to complete
remaining school central air conditioning upgrades by 2017
County expects to be fully reimbursed $166.4 million for advanced state share
(Towson) – Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced that the
County will advance the State’s share of
school construction funding to expedite
central air conditioning for every remaining elementary and middle school classroom by fall 2017. The remaining schools
had been scheduled to receive central air
upgrades over the next three fiscal years,
delayed in part due to the failure of the
Governor to advance funding for the
State’s share of school construction projects. In 2011, Baltimore County embarked
on a $1.3 billion Schools for our Future
program, the most ambitious school construction initiative in the history of the
State. The County is in the home stretch
of constructing 15 new schools and 11
additions, while adding seats to eliminate
current elementary school over-crowding
while also modernizing schools. During
the program, a backlog of 90 schools without central air is eliminated.
Under the current program, for every
one State dollar received for school construction, Baltimore County has invested
two County tax dollars, more than the
one-to-one customary match. In the proposed FY17 budget, the County included
$121.8 million to forward-fund a majority
of the State’s share of the school construction program. The cost of the remaining
air conditioning upgrades is $83 million,
with $45 million due from the State and
$39 million due from the County, after accounting for past County payments of $15
million. Now, the County proposes to further
advance the State’s share of the remaining
$45 million expense to complete by 2017
central air upgrade projects in every county school that is not otherwise slated for
replacement or major renovation. Due to
the size of the high school facilities, those
projects will be completed by August
2018. Therefore, the County will be forward-funding $166.4 million on behalf of
the State, and will seek timely reimbursement.
After reviewing year-end budget projections for the school system, Schools Superintendent Dr. Dallas Dance approached
County Executive Kamenetz about the
possibility of utilizing $20 million of surplus funds to forward fund the installation
of central air conditioning. The County
Executive agreed, thanking Dr. Dance for
his budgetary management that helped allow the County to expedite these projects.
“Our students and teachers deserve a
climate controlled and energy efficient
central air conditioning system, and not
window units from Home Depot, as suggested by the Governor and Comptroller. Despite the fiscally irresponsible suggestion by Governor Hogan that Baltimore
County waste money on temporary window air conditioning units, we insist on
installing central air systems,” said Executive Kamenetz. “Last week, Governor
Hogan withheld $10 million of State funds
as ransom so that we would capitulate and
install window units. It’s ridiculous that we
have to advance the State’s share of funding to do the job right the first time.” After factoring in costs to bid electrical
upgrades and state procurement costs for
window units, Baltimore County officials
believe they can install central air in the
same time frame it would take to install
portable window units. “For the Governor to suggest that window units could be
installed this summer, knowing full well
that under State procurement law it would
take at least sixteen months, is disingenuous,” said Kamenetz. “Shame on the governor for not stepping forward with the
state share to complete the job in a timely
manner.”
“I am deeply appreciative of County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and his staff and
their efforts to collaborate with us to find
long-term solutions to our infrastructure
needs,” said Dance. “Through sound fiscal
management, along with the County Executive and County Council’s support, this
plan allows us to not only provide central
air conditioning in our buildings but to
further accelerate our efforts.”
The remaining schools to receive
central air upgrades, subject to council
approval, are:
• Franklin High School
• Golden Ring Middle School
• Kenwood High School
• Middle River Middle School
• Southwest Academy
• Stemmers Run Middle School
“I thank members of the County Council, our State delegation, and the Board of
Education who have been supportive of
our comprehensive approach from the beginning,” concluded Kamenetz. “The success of our program has been a true team
effort.”
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Members Of The Woodlawn/Gwynn Oak JOOI Clubs
Serve Dinner At The Believe In Tomorrow House
The concept of the Believe in Tomorrow House is to keep families together during a
child’s medical crisis. It is a place where housing is provided for critically ill children
and their families. Members of the community provide meals for the families to ease
the responsibiity of the families of haviing to prepare meals after spending the day in
Families Enjoying the Meal
Sample of Meal Prepared
the hospital visiting their children.
The Woodlawn/Gwynn Oak JOOI Clubs visit the Believe in Tomorrow House six
times a year. Their latest visit was March 14, 2016.
Left to right: Joan Livezey, JOOI Clubs Advisor; Keena, Junior Club Secretary; Member, Trudy, parent.; Wendy Foy,
parent; Tony Morris, Jr., Alpha Club member, Janae Morris, President, Octagon Club, Lisa Morris, Parent. Not picture
for the picture, Rebecca Foy, Junior Club Member, Maxwell Foy, President, Alpha Club.
Janae and Tony cleaning up at the end of the day
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Optimist International Oratorical Contest Winners
This year more than ever, the
Optimist International Oratorical Contest provides an opportunity to speak to the world.
The first oratorical contest
was held in 1928. Each year
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than $150,000 in scholarships
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CLUB LEVEL, ZONE LEVEL,
and DISTRICT LEVEL. Club
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girls categories receive medallions. Zone winners receive a
plaque. District winners receive a $2,500 scholarship. Beginning this year, Optimist International has added another
layer of scholarships. District
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Regional competitions. Finally,
Regional winners will compete
for 3rd,2nd, and 1st place scholarships of $5,000, $10,000 and
$15,000.
DISTRICT LEVEL PARTICIPANTS
From left to right Nikhil Moondra (Ocean City Club); Adrian Fritz (Cockeysville Club); Scott Allen (Annapolis Club); Jimmy Diamondidis (Fort Smallwood Club); Rawan Osman (Salisbury Club); Nan Sullivan (Timonium Club); Jane Huang (Fort Smallwood Club) Madolyn Mandeville (Mechanicsville Club); Brandon Lowe (Mechanicsville Club); Sophie Carney (Annapolis Club)
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NEW Day Worship Center
New Day Worship Center is an amazing ministry
that loves God. Pastors Sybil and Johnny Johnson lead
a growing congregation whose vision is to see people
healed and made whole through the prophetic word of
God. New Day Worship Center is community orient-
ed and host an annual Community Day and Mother
Daughter Tea. On Saturday, May 7, 2016 they host their
3rd annual Mother Daughter Tea. The theme Diamonds
and Pearls was visually demonstrated with a beautiful
array of different hues of blue, accented with silver and
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$20 for member businesses
$25 for non-member businesses
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To praise God with this wonderful ministry, they are
located at 2109 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, 21207
Sunday Morning Service begins at 11am.
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other Explorers and Exploring agencies as well as compete in various law
enforcement aspects. Some of the competition are physical test that consists
of pushups and sit-ups while others are
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feedback on what they could do better.
On one day during the summer each
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Although the participants of the program are generally in their high school
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EXAGGERATOR
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racing over 20 years ago which made for
an extra special day.
“It’s pretty cool, this is where I had
my first job on the racetrack,” Keith Desormeaux said. “To start here and win a
classic here it’s special.”
Not only did record crowds come out
to see the big race, but also spent record
numbers of money. The total handle also
set a record with more than $94 million
wagered throughout the day.
The event had plenty of entertainment
CHALLENGES
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The day did not come without some
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horse’s death.
“There were no obvious reasons for
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“We’re awaiting results on that postmortem [examination] and hopefully we’ll get
a specific diagnosis or cause of death on
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Then in race four, a 4-year old Philly
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School News
June 2016
Woodlawn Villager Featured
Student/Athletes of the
Month - Boys 4x400 Relay
Left to Right: Superintendent S. Dallas Dance, Andrew Prietz, Principal Patrick McCusker.
Photo Credit: Siobhan Blazak
Excellence in Education
On Monday, May 9th, 2016 Franklin High School teacher Andrew Prietz was recognized for “Excellence in Education” at the annual Awards for Excellence event at
Martin’s West sponsored by the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce.
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Light refreshments will be served.
Photo: Coach Joe Vales
Left to Right: Fadhili Maina, Kareem Felder, Brian Chambers, Miles Hollimon
Boys 4x400 Relay Shine
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On Friday, April 29, 2016 the Franklin Boys 4x400 Relay team set a new school
record by running the 4x400 relay in 3:23:00 at the prestigious Penn Relays. The time
was good enough to win their heat and is currently the 13th fastest time in the State of
Maryland. On Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Baltimore County Championships the four
boys ran 1:28.67 and broke County Championships Meet record and Franklin High
school record, which is currently the 4th fastest time in the State of Maryland. Congratulations to Fadhilli Maina, Kareem Felder, Brian Chambers, and Miles Hollimon.
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Honor Society Induction
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School News
June 2016
Franklin High School 2016 Spring Athletic Celebration
By Ajoya Long
After a season filled with a few loses and many victories, Franklin High
School’s student athletes, coaches, and
parents gathered inside the school’s auditorium to recognize and award student
athletic achievements on May 19th.
Among the teams that were recognized at the 2016 spring Athletic Celebration was the Allied Softball team,
Junior Varsity Softball, Varsity Girls
Softball, JV Boys Lacrosse, Varsity Boys
Lacrosse, Tennis, JV Girls Lacrosse, Varsity Girls Lacrosse, JV Baseball, Varsity
Baseball, Girls Track and Field, and Boys
Track and Field.
The coach from each team awarded a
team member based on his or her overall
performance, attitude, and sportsmanship during the fall season. The categories of which those students who were
awarded ranged from the MVP award,
the Coaches’ award, and the Unsung
Hero award.
The most notable award was presented
by Varsity’s brand Regional Director Rosalind Hanson to Nyjari McNeil, a sophomore from Reisterstown, MD. McNeil
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and overall support for their daughter’s
accomplishment. “We are extremely
proud of her, Mr. McNeil said.
The Athletic Director Dave Scrivener
believes that Franklin’s athletic celebration is important because students need
to be acknowledge for their efforts in
building a winning team. Scrivener who
is finishing up his third year as Athletic
Director for Franklin High expressed his
approval of the event. “I believe it’s important to have this event to recognize
students and athletes for their hard work
that they put in the season. We try to emphasis winning programs to our student
athletes,” Scrivener said.
After the awards were presented, the
crowd gathered inside the cafeteria for
refreshments which was made possible
with the help of the Athletic Boosters
- the school’s group for parents of student-athletes who volunteer to assist and
coordinate student related events and
programs.
Although Principal Patrick McCusker
was not able to attend the event, he wrote
a special note inside the program hand
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On Friday, May 6, 2016 Franklin High School’s April Students of the Month were honored
at a celebration breakfast in the FHS Library. Teachers nominated exceptional students to
receive this award, and their families were invited to breakfast with teachers and administrators. In this photo, teachers are standing behind the students they nominated.
Back Row, Left to Right: Principal Patrick McCusker, Kelly Boyd, David Iampieri, Katie Diehl,
Abbie Stiffler, Sarah Boruta, Elizabeth McNeilly. Front Row: Jaleh Montazer, Molly Donatelli, Suzanne Luthy, Iulia Opran, Jalyn Briscoe, Ashna Dalwadi. Not pictured: Farnell Harris,
Samuel Meltzer, Jonhatan Mendoza
June 2016
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School News
COACH FULLER
Speed Training
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at
WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL
1801 WOODLAWN DRIVE
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21207
FHS Optimist Club
The Optimist Club Youth Appreciation Week dinner celebration was held Monday, May
16th, at the Harryman House. Seniors Robyn Swilley, Christopher Hooper and Yevheniya
(Jane) Orshanskiy were honored for their commitment to Franklin High School. Photo
Credit: Tanya Scott
SPEED TRAINING
Vincent Fuller II
Coach Fuller’s Speed Training program is
much more than just “getting faster.” The
goal of the program is to teach proper
running techniques, provide physical
conditioning to enhance agility, foot
quickness, strength and flexibility needed to increase speed. The speed training
is geared towards all ability levels and
all athletes competing in sports. Coach
Fuller’s philosophy is to combine all
crucial aspects of speed development for
the younger athlete so they can establish
a foundation for improvement regardless
of their skill level.
NFL Team:
Tennessee Titans
Draft: 4th Round - 2005
Position: Safety
Years: 2005-2011
College: Virginia Tech
High School:
Woodlawn High
Hometown:
Baltimore, MD
ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT
• Areas of Focus:
• Basic and Fundamental
Coordination
• Running Development and
Coordination Drills
• Essential Athletic Movement
• Explosive First Step
• Fundamental Skills in Football
for 30 minutes.
Back row – Principal Patrick McCusker, Durwood Bush, Eric McKenney, Teacher Gregory
Fuhrman; Front - Katie Ritter, Addison Conley, Jillena Foye, Kiandre Murphy, Chamber of
Commerce President Mary Ellen Morrison. Photo: Kelly Boyd
FHS Chamber of Commerce
On Tuesday, May 17th, Franklin High School students of ROMG (Reisterstown,
Owings Mills, Glyndon,) received Chamber of Commerce Workplace Readiness Certificates. The ROMG Chamber identified five essential competencies they observe in
job candidates: communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, safety,
and appearance. Employers rated these award winners, and the students and their
parents were invited to a special breakfast ceremony acknowledging their excellent
performance, and gave them certificates recognizing their workplace readiness skills.
Summer Session:
Date:
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2016
Days: Tues & Thurs
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Corey Fuller
NFL Team:
Detroit Lions
Draft: 6th Round - 2013
Position: Wide Receiver
Years: 2013-present
College: Virginia Tech
High School:
Woodlawn High
Hometown:
Baltimore, MD
Kyle Fuller
NFL Team:
Chicago Bears
Draft: 1st Round - 2014
Position: Corner Back
Years: 2014-present
College: Virginia Tech
High School:
Mount Saint Joseph
Hometown:
Baltimore, MD
Kendall Fuller
NFL Team:
Washington Redskins
Draft: 3rd Round
Position: Corner Back
Years: 2016-Present
College: Virginia Tech
High School: Our Lady
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