Washington College is soon to be the proud owner of the SFC John H. Newman Armory. In executive session last week, Mayor Margo Bailey and the Chestertown Council approved WC’s counter proposal to an offer made to the college on November 21. Most of the council members appeared in good spirits as they emerged from the closed meeting that lasted…
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MD Colleges See More Students Seeking Help for Mental Health Problems
By SARAH MEEHAN
Capital News Service
WASHINGTON – More college students in Maryland are seeking mental health counseling this fall than in past semesters — an increase university counselors attribute to a combination of greater stress and heightened awareness among students.
At the University of Maryland, College Park, the University Health Center’s Mental Health Services unit has seen 687 patients…
Washington College Freshman Awarded Scholarships
Amanda Varvar and Vistoria Zisser are the recipients of The Chester Rivewr Chorale’s Young Chorister Scholarships. The annual $500 scholarships were awarded to the two Washington College freshmen to further encourage the young singers to hone their craft.…
QA School News
Queen Anne’s County’s school board has done a 180 now allowing middle school students to carry cell phones in school. They must be registered with the office and must be turned off during the day or they will be confiscated. Meantime, teachers have agreed to take one more furlough day to resolve the current contract issues. There are already five…
Wye River Upper School Student Honor Roll
Wye River Upper School Honor Roll Students gather after a celebratory breakfast. Back row, from left to right: Austin Spurry, Jesse Kirchner, Brandon Allston, Sasha Callahan, Oliver Sadler, Conner Bell, TJ Gunther. Front row, from left to right: Tyler Candleana, Imani Spencer. Sam Ingle, Sarah Hite, Haleigh Willis, Nick Cabral.
High Honors:
Sasha Callahan
Sam Ingle
Ramsey Mahaffey
Sarah Hite…
Career Day Attracts Maryland Students and Educators
Shore Health System partnered with Chesapeake College and the Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center to introduce high school students to healthcare career options. More than 250 students and high school educators from across the Mid-Shore attended Health Care Careers Day 2011, held at Chesapeake College’s Wye Mills campus.
Experienced health professionals met with students to tell them about their…
WRUS Friends Enjoy Great Wines While Supporting Student Financial Aid
This past weekend Wye River Upper School celebrated with it’s 3rd annual Wine Tasting in support of the Student Financial Aid Fund. Teachers, staff, parents, and friends of WRUS gathered to sample some wonderful wines and fresh local fare. Philip Bernot of Wishing Well Liquors in Easton orchestrated the wine selections and donated to the live auction.
This event is…
Marc Castelli Leads WRUS Students In Watercolor Workshop
Making his second visit in as many years, Kent County resident and noted watercolor artist Marc Castelli led a workshop in creating watercolor landscapes for art students of Wye River Upper School. WRUS Director of Art and Technology James Martinez did not need to ask his friend, as Castelli had extended the offer last year before he even left the…
