On Jan. 12, Thomas Johnson High School’s auditorium overflowed with parents and students attending the 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Students from Frederick County elementary, middle, and high schools were presented with MLK Jr. awards for written expression, art and character. Superintendent Theresa Alban presented the awards to their recipients, and Linganore...
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So, you want to become a member of Urbana high’s newest sports team? There are a few things you’ll need. Of course, some endurance, speed, agility and quick thinking are prerequisites, but consider this — it would also behoove you to have a cape, some goggles and (gasp) a broom. According to IQA (International...
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Office Technology: Old Versus New The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County recently hosted Anne W. Masci of Expressway Office Solutions. Even the paper clip has evolved, Masci said as she explained the new technology in office supplies. Students Gathered Donations Friends Meeting School emphasizes a sense of community along with creativity. So instead...
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Instructors Sought for Damascus Exercise Classes Montgomery County Recreation is seeking yoga, pilates and Zumba instructors to teach established classes at the Damascus Community Recreation Center, that serves the upcounty area including Germantown and Damascus, as well as residents in nearby Frederick County. Individuals selected must be certified instructors who can teach classes on...
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For the past month, I have been thinking a lot about health. Many of the stories I wrote before moving to Maryland last year and coming on staff at The Town Courier covered people with difficult health conditions. Particularly, for a series of articles called “Health Battles,” I wrote stories that ranged from a...
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Urbana High School senior Nathan Hefner launched a small software business, Deft Technology, this past summer with the help of friends at UHS. Hefner was profiled in the January issue of The Town Courier in a feature titled, “High Schoolers Launch Deft Technology.” Since the publication date, there have been some changes within Deft...
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