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Updated Fri, Nov 20, 2009
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Sussex Tech students earn certification
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For the second year, Sussex Technical High School Digital Publishing and Print Design students sat last spring for their PrintED certificate exams. Results of those tests were recently announced by instructor Denise Miller. In Level 1, Introduction to Graphic Communications, juniors who passed the exam are in back (l-r) Danielle Del Negro, Millsboro; Briana Bolden, Bridgeville; Natalie Hein, Georgetown; Sarah Overman, Georgetown; Jessica Carpenter, Milton; Tim Flynn, Laurel; Brianne McDowell, Greenwood; Daly Pineyro, Bridgeville; Alexandra Cannon, Laurel; and Lauren Welsh, Millsboro. In Level 2, Digital File Prep, seniors who passed the exam are (second row, sitting) Brandy Dechene, Laurel; Colleen Mahaffie, Lewes; Mary Ryan, Ocean View; Margo Carey, Clarksville; Grace Batten, Milton; Aja Tenerovich, Lewes; Lisa Sekscinski, Millsboro; Katelyn Hamilton, Seaford; and Rachel Haas, Millsboro. In front are Warren Oney, Seaford; Brian Donahue, Lewes; Michael Edelin, Laurel; Will Fetters, Milton. Absent from photo are: Level 2, senior Jennifer Pignataro, Milton; and Level 1 – juniors Kaitlin Hardesty, Seaford; and Natalie Bennett, Millsboro.
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Participants in the recent Delaware Tech alumni recognition event are (l-r) Kevin Burdette, president of the Owens Campus Alumni Association; honorees Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown; Charles “Chuck” O’Brien; and Tracy Taylor Morris; and Dr. Ileana Smith, vice president and Owens Campus director.
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Members of the Coastal-Georgetown branch of the American Association of University Women (l-r) Laurel Capodanno, Denise Emery, Mary Beth Crafts and Faith Kusterer are ready to help raise money for local scholarships at the association’s recent Team Trivia fundraiser at the Rusty Rudder. The event netted more than $700.
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Sussex Tech inducts Honor Society
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Sussex Tech inducted 61 students into the National Honor Society/National Technical Honor Society during ceremonies held Oct. 30. For membership in the honor societies, students must maintain an overall academic average of 92.5 or better for the entire school year. They also must fulfill criteria in leadership, service and character. New members shown are (l-r) in back - sophomore inductees - Ashleigh Sturgis, Greenwood; Briauna Taylor, Laurel; Taylor Thornberg, Lewes; Alexander Trivits, Greenwood; Travis Waller, Georgetown; Alicia Walls, Georgetown; Beau Warrington, Milford; Krista Whaley, Seaford; Isabel Wharton, Laurel; Jacob Williams, Greenwood; and Tara Windels, Laurel; row six: Ashley Morley, Milton; Hunter Murray, Greenwood; Matthew Oldland, Georgetown; Caitlyn Phillips, Lewes; Joseph Powers, Georgetown; Jonathan Schafer, Selbyville; Kaitlyn Schirling, Bridgeville; Payton Shirey, Seaford; Rebecca Southmayd, Ocean View; and Drew Stewart, Millsboro; row five: Haley Jackson, Lincoln; Erin Johnson, Laurel; Bethany LaChance, Seaford; Margaret Lee, Bridgeville; Marissa Leslie, Millsboro; Mahnoor Mahmood, Seaford; Rhett Malone, Milton; Shane Marvel, Seaford; Morgan Messick, Seaford; and Chase Milligan, Seaford; row four: Andrew Caldwell, Rehoboth; Mason Calvert, Georgetown; Madelyn Crimmins, Millsboro; Lauren deFreitas, Georgetown; Matthew Dopler, Seaford; Meghan Elliott, Georgetown; Brooke Faulkner, Delmar; Ryan Fitzgerald, Seaford; and Richard Gallo, Milton; row three: junior inductee Michele Snead, Harbeson; sophomore inductees - Jasmine Anthony, Seaford; Alexa August, Rehoboth; Benjamin Barron, Georgetown; Mary Batten, Milton; Ashley Bean, Seaford; Sara Bean, Milford; Mildred Berduo-Roblero, Georgetown; Kathryn Bethard, Laurel; and Katherine Beitzel, Lewes; row two: senior inductees - Anna Marie Dill, Seaford; Michael Edelin, Laurel; and Emir Laroya, Seaford; junior inductees - Paige Collins, Seaford; Colleen Folke, Georgetown; Courtney Hastings, Laurel; Melanie Hitchens, Laurel; Matthew King, Seaford; Sarah Overman, Georgetown; and Emily Ritter, Millsboro. In front are senior officers Emily Southmayd, Ocean View, president; Taylor Hudson, Millsboro, vice president; Anthony Rousak IV, Lewes, secretary; and Tara Taylor, Bridgeville, treasurer; and junior officers - Emily Tull, Delmar, president; Kaitlyn Adkins, Harbeson, vice president; Summer Kates, Lewes, secretary; Jamin Adkins, Harbeson, treasurer; and Scott Bell, Seaford, assistant treasurer. Absent from photo is Aiden Gause, Harbeson.
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West Rehoboth Center to
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Dewey Beach Lions support
Sussex Tech SOAR Club
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The Sussex Tech SOAR Club (Supporting Opportunities Awareness & Rights) recently received a check from the Dewey Beach Lions Club to support SOAR’s activities which build self-esteem, social skills, business skills and opportunities for the students. Accepting the check are advisors Shelly Billings, left, and Katie Shockro, and student Liz Wright, center, of Lewes.
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Nature center offers
activities for children
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Drew Warnick, left, and Kylie Troyer participate in the recent Halloween Scavenger Hunt at the Bethany Beach Nature Center. Upcoming programs include Turkeys are Wild, Nov. 21, and Hibernation Habits, Nov. 28. The Bethany Beach Nature Center is on Route 26 about one-half mile west of Route 1. FMI, call 302-537-7680.
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Bonkersville supports
local elementary schools
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In an effort to support local students, Bonkersville donated more than $2,000 worth of gift certificates to many area elementary schools. Bonkersville began this program last year and administrators used the gift certificates to reward students’ Positive Behavior Programs, Healthy Kids Initiatives and strong report cards. Shown are Milton Elementary School Principal Kevin Mumford and Vice Principal Idola Batson accepting the donation from Jim Thompson, center, Bonkersville owner. Bonkersville is located at Five Pointe Plaza, Lewes.
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Workshop explores saving, budgeting
Sussex Parents As Teachers and the Delaware Money School will present a free workshop on “How To Save Without Reducing the Quality of Life” from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, at Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro. Learn budgeting tips and how to organize records. Preregistration is required. For more information, call Anna at 856-5239.
Cape class of 1999 plans Nov. 27 reunion
Cape Henlopen High School’s class of 1999 will hold its 10-year class reunion from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, at Salt Air Restaurant on Wilmington Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased before the event at Salt Air Restaurant or Hammerheads in Dewey Beach or by email to cape99reunion@gmail.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the door the day of the event, but reservations should be made in advance by email to the above address or by calling Katie Owens Joseph at 684-4559. Facebook members can join the group Cape Henlopen class of 1999 to receive updates.
Class of 1989 reunion tickets on sale
The Cape Henlopen class of 1989 will hold its 20-year reunion from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, at Irish Eyes in Lewes. For more information or to buy tickets, contact Jennifer Kiernan Bastian at 818-588-3649 or email jenkbastian@aol.com.
Cape class of 1979 plans 30-year reunion
The Cape Henlopen High School class of 1979 is planning a 30-year reunion starting at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Greene Turtle in the Villages of Five Points, Lewes. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, contact Kathy Sturdevant Shelalis at kshel1224@comcast.net or MaryAnn Argo Warrington at jwmawsw@comcast.net.
Find Cape Grads project seeks volunteers
An appeal goes out to all Cape Henlopen High School graduates who would like to give back to their school and community. The Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation is asking for volunteers to serve on a committee to find Cape graduates and set up an information database. Anyone interested in the Find Cape Grads project and the eventual development of the Cape Henlopen Alumni Association can email Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation board member Chris King, Christinedking@comcast.net or contact the Cape Henlopen School District office at 645-6686 with their contact information.
Vendors are needed for the annual Santa’s Workshop
Event to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Dec. 3 and 4, in the Commons Lobby area at Sussex Technical High School near Georgetown. Tables cost $25 each or $40 if electricity is needed. Items being sold should be approximately $10 to accommodate the budgets of the students. To rent a table, call Nancy Massaro at the school, 856-0961, Ext. 341.
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