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Several Girl Scouts from Central Prince George's County were honored with service awards for completion of projects this spring.
Thirteen teen ambassador Girl Scouts earned the gold award, the highest award in girl scouting and were recognized this spring. Girl Scouts must commit 65 hours of community service and develop a service project to demonstrate their commitment to the community in order to earn the gold award. Recipients of the gold award this year include Chelsea McCray and Destinee Moore of Troop 3255; Samantha Claybon, Kristen Gates, Lawren McCoy, Candice Scarborough and Christen Whitaker of Troop 580; Diamond Gross, Aria Miles, Anika Smith, Brianna Stevens and Miranda Wesley of Troop 6131; and Michelle Porter of Troop 542.
The silver trefoil award was given to eight Girl Scouts to recognize them for 50 hours of service to state, local and federal governments and the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital. Recipients of the award were Janelle Finger, Tiffany Francois, Ashlee Greene, Devin Holley, Tameika Lattimore, Sheree Trent and Christen Whitaker of Troop 580; and Sarah Boluda of Troop 542.
The silver award is given to Girl Scouts who complete at least 25 hours of community leadership service and complete a project meant to give back to the community. The 17 Girl Scouts honored are Lakellia Butler of Troop 2308; Kayla Harley and Chelsea Taylor of Troop 5873; Chanel Barnes, Brianna Brown, Christina Carter, Sandra Davis, Annette Gray, Alaysha Outlaw, Tyeshia Reid and Jessica Steen of Troop 6131; Heather Eisinger and Grace Leander of Troop 2114; Kelly Brown, Joanna Frank and Olivia Guerrieri of Troop 1007; and Emily Johnson of Troop 542.
New admissions director appointed at BSU
Lonnie R. Morris Jr. has joined Bowie State University as its new admissions director.
He previously served as vice president of enrollment management at Holy Names University in Oakland, Calif., director of admissions at LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, Tenn. and director of admissions for Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Fla. He has experience working with programs of widely-recognized agencies such as the National Organization of Concerned Black Men, the College Bound Foundation, TRIO programs, the Black College Network and Sylvan Learning Systems.
In the new position, Morris will provide strategic leadership to both the undergraduate and graduate admissions operations.
Farmers' market to hold community day
The Bowie Farmers' Market will hold its second Community Day from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. The event will include participation from the City of Bowie Police Department, Bowie Park Ranger Division and the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department. Some of the departments' equipment and apparatus will be on display and the police department will offer child safety seat checks to ensure proper installation.
The farmers' market offers fresh locally grown produce, fruit, cut flowers, plants, breads, pastries, jams and jellies, flavored coffee and crabs. The market is held in the parking lot of the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts building at Bowie High School, 15200 Annapolis Road.
Hooping, jump roping records broken at Kenilworth
School records in hula hooping and jump roping were broken at Kenilworth Elementary School's field day held in June. Student Abigail Wheeler hula hooped for an hour and 19 minutes while Abigail Young hooped for an hour and seven minutes. Student Alexis Richardson also broke a school record by jump roping nonstop for four minutes.
The 420 school students participated in eight events which included tug of war, bean bag tosses, golf and a sack race. Students Lee Shoemaker, Allison Farina and Jenna Walters were the winners of the school's free throw contest.
The event is directed by physical education instructor Bob Surette. Other volunteers included Principal Chris Mills; Assistant Principal Juanita Davis, Donald Arnold, Ed Bemis, Katria Kuzmowycz, Donna Harris, Chris Vaughn and Beth Obear.
Church youth to present classic tale of Willy Wonka
The Christian Community Presbyterian Church's Theater Troupe presents performances of Willy Wonka this week, based off the book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $5 for those five years of age and under and $8 for everyone else. CCPC is located at 3120 Belair Drive. For more information, visit the play's Web site at www.yolinna.com/ccpc.
Girl Scout leaders honored for years of service
Local Girl Scouts and volunteers in the program were recently recognized at the Girl Scouts in Central Prince George's County's spring business meeting.
The following were recognized for their help within the organization: Mary Adams, Virginia Cooper, Sam Johnson, Karen Shanahan, Meaghan Shanahan, Sherry Simas, Beverly Taylor, Jackie Tullis, Nona Williams and Charmaine Wilson.
Appreciation pins were given to two members for outstanding service that benefitted at least one scouting unit. Sanita Brewer and Sam Johnson received those pins.
Outstanding leader awards, which are given to leaders as a service unit or association level recognize good communication and membership development, were given to Cheryl Delamater, Jim Gerding, Crystal Hawkins, Lori Hughes, Sam Johnson, Sheila Sutton, Beverly Taylor and Jane Zabel.
Outstanding volunteer awards, which are given to adult in positions other than leaders whose outstanding service as benefited the troop. Ten volunteers honored are Marianne Allen, Becky Butler, Leslie Burley, Scott Delamater, Donna Farina, Julia House, Sharon Hunt, Nancie Nugent, Robin Sharp and Debbie Williams.
Three leaders also received a longevity pin in honor of their 20 years of either membership or service to a Girl Scout organization. Jim Gerding, Sam Johnson and Melissa Sterling were honored.
Teacher of the month named from Grace Christian School
Alicia Utterback, a middle school math teacher at Grace Christian School, has been selected by the Bowie Education Committee as the June 2009 Teacher of the Month. In her nomination by parent Roeshell Matthews, she is described as someone who really takes her time with her students to be sure that they understand the concepts.
When students did not do well with a new math concept, Utterback worked with them to find the reason, adjusted lesson plans to help the students catch up, and made herself available during study hall for those still in need of help. She also offered additional time for after school tutoring three days a week. She will be recognized by the Bowie City Council at its meeting at 8 p.m. Monday. She will receive a certificate, a $100 U.S. Savings Bond, provided by funds from program partner BB&T Bank, and lunch with her principal, provided by Main Street Caterers.