High School Alumni News
- Clear Spring briefs Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:31PMCLEAR SPRING The Town of Clear Spring will have to repair a rotor that is used to operate the wastewater treatment plant off Md. 68.
- East High teachers float plan to save school; building's administrators back plan to close it Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:12PMSome teachers have come up with a last-minute proposal for keeping Cleveland's East High School open. The school's administrators say it's too late, the school isn't cutting it.
- UC Students: Get Up, Stand Up! Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:51PMUCLA: The LA regional protest reels-in thousands of people advocating education reform and more...
- Athletics hopes to increase support, update facilities Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:42PMBy: Gregory Meighan The University of New Hampshire does not have one of the country’s wealthiest athletic departments, and with low athletic alumni donations and facilities unequal to its academic counterparts on campus it shows. Yet Marty Scarano, UNH Athletic Direct...
- Conference presenters discuss attracting youth Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:31PMYoung adults have been leaving Iron County, Wis., for nine decades, never to return as permanent residents. Youth from Bardstown, Ky., leave home for college and fall in love with big-city life.
- Catholic School Parents Voice Concerns Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:13PMThe Archdiocese of Baltimore went into the meeting knowing there was nothing they could say to satisfy parents. Still many think there's a way to keep the doors open.
- ABOUT TOWN: Up for debates Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:52PMIT was 15 minutes before the start of a debate that Meor Alif Meor Azalan and his teammate Khalidah Nazihah Abdul Jamin knew the topic for the finals of the World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC).
- BVSD parents, teachers oppose proposal to change fifth-grade music Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:36PMThe Boulder Valley School District is looking to change or drop portions of its fifth-grade music program to free up teaching time for other subjects, address scheduling conflicts and cut the budget, but opponents of the proposed changes are fighting to keep the program intact.
- Borgia High Embarks on Building Project Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:53PMA new regulation running track and synthetic surface athletic field will be ready for use when students at St. Francis Borgia Regional High School return to school in August.
- Oxford drinking club 'targeting schoolgirls': Students accused of luring teens to nightclubs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:47PMAt least 15 undergraduates from a notorious drinking society called the Penguin Club have been suspended over the allegations.
- Universities coveting alumni money Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:13PMA couple donated $30 million (S$6.1 million) to Renmin University of China, their alma mater, on Feb 28, but donations still only occupy a small part of income for universities in China.
- '52 ring, owner reunited Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:31PMMeet Terry Deters, ring detective. Meet Billie Rae Ray, whose West Hi ring was lost, found, lost for 50 years, and found again. She's 76, and giggles as she wiggles her be-ringed pinkie.
- 'American Idol' Castoff Haeley Vaughn Says Miley Cyrus Is An 'Icon' Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:32PM"American Idol" castoff Haeley Vaughn said Miley Cyrus is an "icon." "I'm a really big fan of Disney and Disney Channel, so hopefully there's something there that I can work on," she said.
- Art is fun and messy Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:24PMThe Fleetwood community celebrated the arts last weekend, making art fun and messy, from molding clay on a pottery wheel to face painting.
- Prominent German boys' choir faces abuse claims Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:15PMBERLIN (AP) — An ever-widening sexual abuse scandal involving Germany's Roman Catholic Church spilled into the heart of Pope Benedict XVI's homeland Friday when a former member of the prominent Reg...
- Oswegoans take orange and blue downstate Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:16AMOswego School Board member and Oswego High dad John Graff is cheering on the Oswego Lady Panthers basketball team. Today he heads downstate with family and friends to watch the the girls team compete in the semifinals and perhaps for the Class 3A state title.
- Where Are They Now: Nikki Cinque Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:16AMCourtesy photo/Bob Solorio - Sheldon graduate Nikki Cinque won a Sac-Joaquin Section and California Community College championship during her softball playing days. She also played two seasons at Sacramento State.
- News I Love Paris to honor 350 PHS alumni Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:14AMA chuck wagon steak dinner for six and a registered Malkie puppy are among the live and silent auction items at I Love Paris. From sea to shining sea Virginia native Patrick McGlade is running across the United States — simply because he can.
- Judson ISD may call a bond election this fall Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:14AMOn Thursday night, about two dozen community members met to discuss plans for a bond issue to pay for new schools and other capital projects. The district is one of the fastest-growing in Bexar County, moving from 17,909 students in 2003-04 to 21,301 students in 2008-09.
- • Eddinger files for re-election Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:11AMBy Shavonne Potts spotts@salisburypost.com Kevin Eddinger has filed and is seeking re-election to the seat of District Court judge, a position he's held for seven years. Eddinger, 55, was in private practice for 22 years before becoming judge in 2 ...
- Art galleries, museums Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:05AMToday
- Eau Claire high schools' alumni group pleads to board Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:03AMAfter three years of planning - and waiting - the Eau Claire public high schools' alumni association may finally get the go-ahead from the school board to apply for its own nonprofit, tax-exempt status.
- Will Wray '10: B.A. — D.O.A. Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:58PMBy: Will Wray Hopefully, the B.A. will soon be seen as a luxury good, like a closet full of polo shirst or a sports car....
- MSSU students continue protest for policy change w/ protest slide show Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:55PMAdvance the player to view a slide show of photos taken during Thursday’s protest at Missouri Southern State University.
- Rising enrollment has students too close for comfort Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:47PMInappropriate room sizes are inhibiting learning.
- Spring sports arrive: East, Brevard get baseball wins Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:51PMTimes-News Online The spring sports season began in a big way Monday, with baseball, softball and soccer games for area teams. East and Brevard picked up easy baseball wins.
- 'Starz on Stage' event to benefit Jenison program Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:50PMAlumni and students at Jenison High and Jenison Junior High schools will come together for "Starz on Stage" at 7 p.m. Friday and 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
- New principal to take helm at St. Michael's Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:08PMGet FREE Daily Headlines by email! When Sam Govea arrives in Santa Fe this summer to become principal of St. Michael's High School, he'll be bringing a moral toolbox with him.
- Mento resigns as Rutgers Prep boys basketball coach Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:42PMTony Mento, who restored the Rutgers Prep boys basketball program to prominence in 10 years as the head coach, has resigned.
- Some think losing LaFrentz started a downward cycle Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:26PMRaef LaFrentz left his mark on the University of Iowa basketball program without playing one second for the Hawkeyes. In 1993, LaFrentz, then a senior at MFL/Mar-Mac, chose Kansas over Iowa in a move that shook the foundation of Iowa basketball.
- MACY founder honored Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:15PMLAGUNA WOODS Lee Childress likes to give out hugs to her children–all 18,000 of them. At 93 she attends nearly 30 high school theater performances a year and after a show she sets up a greeting line for the performers. She gives each student a...
- Turner, Moore and Davis together again in O's camp Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:11PMInfielders Turner, Moore, Davis likely to play at Norfolk - At some point this spring, Justin Turner will jog out to second base, Blake Davis will head to shortstop and Scott Moore will go to third. For all three, it will serve as another opportunity to impress Orioles officials, and another reminder that they're still playing together a dozen years later.
- New CMU president, on first day of job, sends message: 'We must focus' Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:11PMGeorge E. Ross: "The weak economy and declining financial support for higher education are very real and have implications for CMU. As we face these economic challenges, our discussion must not paralyze us in our mission of transforming the lives of our students. We must focus on creating a learning environment that fosters greater curiosity and creativity in students."
- Baseball. Owls Wrap-Up Homestand Tuesday vs. Crosstown Rival Houston At 4 PM Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:00PMThe Rice baseball team, ranked ninth in the nation and winners of three-straight games, closes out its current homestand on March 2 with the first of five regular season meetings against crosstown rival Houston for the annual Silver Glove Trophy. First pitch with the Cougars is set for 4 pm at Reckling Park... The Owls (3-4) are back on the road the very next day, facing longtime foe Texas State ...
- Alumnus Chuck Berry honored at St. Louis school facing closure Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:37AMST. LOUIS — As one of St. Louis' oldest high schools faces closure, it is getting a boost from a famous alumnus — Chuck Berry. The 83-year-old rock 'n' roll legend sang at Sumner High School's annual alumni event Sunday. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the 700 people in the crowd joined in as Berry sang his hit "Johnny B. Goode." School district officials nearly closed the 135-year-old ...
- Senior boys Trojans add to historic season Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:29AMThis has already been a season to remember for Todd Andrew and his North Park Collegiate Trojans senior boys' basketball team. But the ride isn't over yet.[...]
- Leuzinger High to host memorabilia day Saturday Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:20AMLeuzinger High School will host a memorabilia day from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday. Community members, current students and alumni are encouraged to attend. Leuzinger High is at 4118 Rosecrans Ave. in Lawndale.
- 1968 Angleton grad reunited with class ring Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:20AMANGLETON — The last time Sheryl Ann Harris saw her Angleton High School Class of 1968 ring, her last name was Lebay and she lived with her parents. Harris, now of West Columbia, lost track of the gold ring with a purple stone in the late 1960s.
- Breaking barriers at Penn State and beyond Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:19AMIt wasn't until 2007 that Penn State alumnus Darryl Daisey started doing research for Penn State’s Black Alumni Reunion that he realized how much history about blacks at Penn State had never been documented.
- AMBASSADOR Louis B. Susman Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:14AMThank you, President Gilbert for that introduction. As the first President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Manchester, you are at the helm of a powerful and storied institution. And I’m honored to be invited to such a prestigious seat of learning.
- AMBASSADOR Louis B. Susman Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:14AMThank you. I’d like to thank Vice-Chancellor Eastwood and Professor Ellis, chair of the Department of American and Canadian Studies. And I’d like to give my warmest welcome to all you students. I can’t think of a better audience to spend time with than Americans and students of American Studies.
- TPHS baseball team set to take on alumni Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:04AMTWENTYNINE PALMS — The third annual Alumni Baseball Game, set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 on the varsity baseball field at Twentynine Palms High School, 72750 Wildcat Way, will once again help the Wildcats tune up for a new season of baseball.
- Plenty of activities available in March Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:28AM"The 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America" 2010 Spring exhibit on display through January 2011 at Dr. Michael J. Clarke History Museum of Ozarks Scouting, 1616 S. Eastgate Ave. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. Call 883-1636.
- Tradition connects generations at Wellborn High School Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:14AMMany of the current generation of Wellborn High students are descendants of parents and grandparents who attended the 56-year-old high school that opened its doors in 1954.
- Students atFlorham Parkâs Holy Family School stand out in tourney Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:07AMThree students of Florham Park’s Holy Family School were finalists in a Forensics Tournament held at Morris Catholic High School.
- Schools in state fired up over Day of Action Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:44AMMarch 4th has gone viral. The upcoming Day of Action to Defend Public Education - rallies, marches, teach-ins, even political theater - began as an idea on the UC Berkeley campus last fall and has caught fire up and down California, from elementary school to...
- Sidelines: Special Edition Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:36AMState champions: Jacob Snider, Steven Kelly, Austin Olsen
- Town Square: Gramling recognized for 20 years of service Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:35AMHenry Gramling, a board member for Spartanburg School District 1, has been recognized by the South Carolina School Board Association for 20 years of school board service.
- Community Invited to Hockey for Haiti Night at High School March 5 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:25AMThe East Aurora High School gym is the setting for the Hockey for Haiti benefit at 7 p.m. on March 5, but organizers hope the event will involve the student body from the entire district as well as faculty, alumni and community members. The tournament-style hockey night opens with the Parkdale faculty taking on the Middle School teachers, followed by a contest between the High School faculty and ...
- Iroquois Basketball Great Eva Cunningham Inducted into Niagara University Hall of Fame Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:25AMSports fans love, even live, to argue. Which was the best game, the best team, the best season? They can go on for hours. Make a list of the greatest players of any sport and they’ll delight in dissecting it, grousing about who’s not on it, who is and the order in which they appear.