The following students were recognized as candidates for associate degrees, certificates or letters of recognition at the 60th Spring Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 17 at the College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata Campus.
Anne Arundel County
Lothian
Charmaine Richardson
West River
Katie B. Arnold
Baltimore County
Columbia
Andrew L. Beauchamp
Glen Burnie
Andrea Alexandra Padilla
Calvert County
Broomes Island
Daniel Joseph Neiman
2018-2019 Student Government Association (SGA)...
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CSM CSM’s Professor Dr. Richard Siciliano Talks on Expectations During Keynote Address at 60th Spring Commencement
“My advice to you: Don’t doubt yourself. Just go for it. Swing for the fences.”
The following remarks were offered by College of Southern Maryland Professor, Dr. Richard Siciliano, during the keynote address of the 60th spring commencement on May 17 at the La Plata Campus.
Students, your families and friends, my faculty colleagues, CSM staff (especially those who worked overtime behind the scenes to reconfigure this gymnasium and the AV crew that worked to get the technology just right)...
The following remarks were provided by Dr. Sarah E. Merranko, president of the Faculty Senate at the College of Southern Maryland on May 17, during the 60th spring commencement ceremonies at the La Plata Campus.
“It’s often said that learning doesn’t always take place in the classroom and that some of the most important lessons are learned on the playground, in the street, on the job or somewhere altogether unexpected.
“We call these opportunities of reflection ‘teachable moments.’ As a...
LEONARDTOWN, Md. - St. Mary's Association of Student Councils (SMASC) held elections for the Student Member of the Board of Education of St. Mary's County (SMOB) position and Naggena Ohri was elected. Naggena is a current 10th grade student at Leonardtown High School and will replace the current Student Member of the Board, Laik Meadows from Leonardtown High School.
Naggena is an active member of her school's Principal Advisory Committee, Student Council, National Honor Society, and varsity...
Southern Maryland’s Highly Anticipated River Concert Series Returns for 21st Anniversary Michael Bruckler May 17, 2019 - 1:08 pm
May 17, 2019
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, along with the Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, are proud to announce the program for the 2019 River Concert Series. The 21st anniversary of the popular, family-friendly music festival will be held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green every Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m...
SMCM St. Mary’s College student Ward ’19 Presents at Virginia Commonwealth University Politics and Government Student Research Conference
St. Mary’s College student Ward ’19 Presents at Virginia Commonwealth University Politics and Government Student Research Conference Michael Bruckler May 17, 2019 - 11:58 am
May 17, 2019
St. Mary’s College student Jada Ward ’19 presented at the 13th Annual Virginia Commonwealth University Politics and Government Student Research Conference held in April.
Her paper, “Understanding Race & Ethnicity in America: The Census’ Role in Shaping Identity,” uses the Census Bureau’s census and...
The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 6 p.m. work session on Monday, May 20 in the boardroom at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The work session will be televised live on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) website, ccboe.com, and broadcast on Comcast Channel 96/Verizon FiOS Channel 12.
The following is an agenda and is subject to change. Executive session may be closed to the public as permitted by State Government Article 10-508 (a).
Executive session –...
Samerya Montgomery, a Berry Elementary School second grader, is a national champion for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. This month, her photo and story are featured on boxes of Cheerios sold at Costco.
A Berry Elementary School second grader is a champion.
That’s what ambassadors for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) are called.
“As a champion, I get to do a lot of different things,” said Samerya Montgomery.
That is an understatement. Samerya has been...
CSM Excitement Builds As CSM’s 60th Spring Graduation Nears; Two Ceremonies Will Celebrate 522 Students
2018-2019 Student Government Association (SGA) President and Prince Frederick Campus Student Association President Stephanie Arnone, of Chesapeake Beach and seen here at the Harry Potter-themed SGA awards banquet, will earn her associate’s degree in arts and sciences.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is readying to celebrate 522 candidates for 546 associate degrees and 244 certificates during its 60th spring commencements to be held May 17 at the La Plata Campus.
The student speaker...
CSM Observes Code Green Fridays. May 24-Aug. 9, College of Southern Maryland (CSM), all campuses. In an effort to decrease energy costs during the summer months, CSM will be running a Code Green initiative starting May 24 and continuing each Friday through Aug. 9. During Code Green days, most CSM buildings and services will close at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays and remain closed throughout the weekend. Code Green does not affect the St. Charles’ Children’s Learning Center, CSM Kids’ & Teen College...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking feedback from parents about the school system and its 36 schools. A confidential Schools Making a Difference, also known as SMAD, survey was launched today to gather parental input about schools. The survey is posted on the CCPS website, ccboe.com, under the What’s New section of the main homepage. The survey is available until June 12 and can also be accessed directly here.
A Spanish version is posted under What’s New and can be accessed...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) athletic program is seeking men lacrosse players who are interested in taking their skills to the next level.
The college is holding a LAX Prospect Day to introduce prospective players to the CSM Hawks’ Men’s Lacrosse program, as well as to CSM’s campus and the college’s academic offerings next month. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 15 at CSM’s La Plata Campus at the Athletic Field located behind the Physical Education (PE) Building...
Alumnus Brennan Clarke ’11 Named 2020 District Teacher of the Year Michael Bruckler May 15, 2019 - 10:21 am
May 15, 2019
Shields Elementary teacher Brennan Clarke was named the Cape Region’s 2020 District Teacher of the Year. Clarke will compete for state honors in October. Shields Elementary is located in Lewes, Delaware.
As an English as a Second Language teacher, Clarke works closely with the school’s English learners, who are predominantly Hispanic. Having taught English in four...
The Board of Education at its May 14 meeting honored four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members for their contributions to students and the school system. Honored were Julie Glorioso, Melissa Palmer, Corey Specht and Kimberly Stackhouse-Isaac.
Glorioso is a special education teacher at Mary B. Neal Elementary School. She has been teaching at Neal for the past 11 school years and has a passion for working with students in need of extra assistance. Recently, Glorioso collaborated...
The Board of Education at its May 14 meeting honored four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students for accomplishments in the areas of academic achievement, career readiness and personal responsibility. Honored were Danny Beverly Jr., Mariah Carter, Tyrone Hudson Jr. and Terra Newcamp.
Beverly is a senior at North Point High School and was honored by the Board in the area of academic achievement. He is enrolled in the electrical construction Career and Technology Education (CTE)...
Seventeen Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students were honored May 14 with Ruth Ann Hall Champion Scholar Awards. The Board of Education and the Education Association of Charles County (EACC) presented the awards to the students at the Board of Education meeting.
The awards program is for students at the middle-school level and recognizes honorees for a commitment to academics, classroom improvement and modeling positive behavior. School administrators and teachers nominate students...
Thomas Stone High School junior DeJuan Woods is not only preparing for Advanced Placement (AP) exams and researching colleges, he is preparing to take on a new role next month: Student Member to the Board of Education of Charles County. Woods was selected by a group of his peers to serve as the Student Member to the Board for the 2019-20 school year. He will be sworn in at the Board’s June 11 meeting.
Woods said he is excited for the chance to give students a voice. “I look forward to...
Board Trustee Cindy Broyles ’79 to Step Down After 12 years of Service to the College Michael Bruckler May 14, 2019 - 11:22 am
May 14, 2019
Cindy Broyles ’79 will not seek re-election from St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Board of Trustees following the 2019 academic year. The Board of Trustees voted her Board of Trustee Emerita because of her 12 years of significant and impactful service to the College. Broyles was appointed in 2007. Prior, she served on the Alumni Council from 2004-2006...
Ann McDaniel to Step Down from St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Board of Trustees Michael Bruckler May 14, 2019 - 11:14 am
May 14, 2019
Ann L. McDaniel will not seek re-election from St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Board of Trustees following the 2019 academic year.
She joined the Board in 2013 and currently serves as vice-chair. She is also the vice-chair of the Executive Committee, and a member of the Academic Affairs Committee and the Admissions and Financial Aid Committee...
The Honorable Sven Erik Holmes to Transition from Board Chair Michael Bruckler May 14, 2019 - 11:08 am
May 14, 2019
The Board of Trustees elected a new slate of officers at its May 10 meeting: Arthur “Lex” Birney Jr. as chair, Susan Dyer as vice-chair, John Wobensmith ’93 as treasurer, and Lawrence Leak ’76 as secretary.
Transitioning from his position of Board of Trustees Chair to Trustee following the 2019 academic year is the Honorable Sven Erik Holmes. He assumed the Board’s top...