Hyattsville students make UMD dean’s list

Fekadu Alemu Jiru is a freshman studying chemistry, and earned a 3.7 grade point average during last school year.

DeMatha studentawarded scholarship

The Ronald McDonald House Charities has awarded 26 high school seniors in the Washington metropolitan area scholarships, including Hyattsville resident Evan Kee.

Kee attends DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville. In all, $52,000 was given in scholarships to the 26 students. Other Prince George’s County students awarded scholarships are Ashley Simmons of Upper Marlboro, who attends Riverdale Baptist High School; and Quentin Ford of Bowie, who attends Bowie High School.

Ronald McDonald House Charities have a number of programs aimed at improving the health and well being of children.

Bladensburg Community Center instructor recognized

Clifford Thomas, a World of Fame martial arts instructor, was recognized for his years of service, volunteer work and contributions to the health of the community.

On July 19 at the Bladensburg Community Center, Sen. David Harrington (D-Dist. 47) of Cheverly presented a state congratulatory citation to Thomas.

Grinnell Collegeannounces dean’s list

Thelma Cartagena was named to the spring 2008 semester Dean’s List at Grinnell College.

The school, located in Grinnell, Iowa, named 265 students who had at least a 3.75 grade point average to its dean’s list.

Cartagena is a Spanish major, and the daughter of Cesar Cartagena and Telma Cartagena.

Free art camps for middle and high school students

A nonprofit group is offering free art camps based at Hyattsville Middle School this summer.

Hyattsville-based Minority Access, with support from the National Harbor Community Outreach Fund through the Prince George’s Community Foundation, is offering camps in two sessions. During the camps, students under 18 years old will be encouraged to plan a healthy lifestyle through art.

Prince George’s County Public School teachers will instruct the classes, to be held at Hyattsville Middle School, located at 6001 42nd Ave.

Session one started July 21 and will end Aug. 1, and is held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Session two begins Sept. 13, and ends Nov. 1, and will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday.

Applications are available at Hyattsville Middle School. Call on-site camp director Tracey Cutler at 301-209-5841.

Councilman establishes management for dog park

County Councilman Will Campos (D-Dist. 2) of Hyattsville is establishing a management team for the formation of a local dog park. Residents can sign up for a listserv on which rules for the dog park and other issues will be discussed.

To join the list, e-mail Brad Frome at bwfrome@co.pg.md.us.

Seton High Schoolhonors graduating seniors

Elizabeth Seton High School held an awards ceremony in May for graduating seniors of the 2008 class who were recognized for outstanding achievements in varying academic and service endeavors.

Students who were awarded for having the highest achievement in academic subjects were: Juliana Allen in art; Kirsten Green in computer information technology; Samantha Spellicy in English; Uchechukwu Ezeonyebuchi in French; Kalila Walters in Spanish; Eileen Lorenz and Jasmine Noronha in mathematics; Jasmine Noronha in instrumental music; Amelia Elson in choral music; Kayla Hawkins in physical education; Eileen Lornez and Jasmine Noronha in science; and Krystal Okafor in social studies.

Other awards and scholarships were given to students, including: The Religious Studies Award, given to Eileen Lorenz and Meghan Riordan; the Cardinal’s Award, given to Madelyn Muldoon; the Knights of Columbus Citizenship Award, given to Ruth Clemens; the Cookerly Award, given to Theresa Kuchevich; the Elizabeth Seton High School Service Award, given to Lauren Morton; the Elizabeth Seton High School President’s Award, given to Uchechukwu Ezeonyebuchi; the Principal’s Leadership Award, given to Meghan Riordan; the Kiwanis Club of Prince George’s County Award, given to Simone Alcorn; the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, given to Gretchen George and Anne Jacobs; the Lucille Woodburn Memorial Award, given to Rebecca Schnell; and College Park Lions Club Scholarships, given to Andrea Diaz, Theresa Kucevich and Eileen Lorenz.

Music awards were given to: Emily Casey, recipient of the National Choral Award; Christine Judd, recipient of the Director’s Award for choral music;Katherine Campanile, recipient of the John Philip Sousa Award; and Morgen Whiteman, recipient of the National Orchestra Award.

Athletic awards were given to: Madelyn Muldoon, recipient of the Maureen Lonergan Coaches Award; Kathryn Daly, recipient of the Scholar Athlete Award;Kelliann Rooney, recipient of the Carlos Alexander Spirit Award; and Sarah Fritz, recipient of the Roadrunner Award.

Northwestern Highto celebrate class reunion

The Northwestern High School class of 1973 will celebrate its 35th reunion Aug 3. The reunion will take place in Annapolis. For details andtickets, call Cathleen Miller at 301-922-3110 or e-mailNorthwesternHS73@aol.com.

Restaurants openin University Town Center

Three restaurants have opened in Hyattsville’s University Town Center in past weeks.

The Wild Onion is a café serving organic foods. Largo-based Carolina Kitchen, which features southern cooking and live music on Thursday through Saturday evenings, is now open next to the Regal Royal cinemas. The town center’s newest addition, Gifford’s Ice Cream and Candy, opened this week.

County resident tapped for Human Relations Commission

Merrill Smith of Mitchellville is one of three chosen nominees by County Executive Jack Johnson for the Human Relations Commission, whose goal is to abolish discrimination in the U.S. through advocacy, education, mediation, investigation of complaints and enforcement of discrimination laws.

Smith is a regional manager for Ritz Camera. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Ohio State.