Juanita Cooledege, Future, Intelligence Operator

May 6, 2011

Most students who graduate dream of having a normal easy going college life after high school, but alumni Juanita Cooledge had bigger plans in mind for her future life. Graduate from the class of 2010, Cooledge described herself as a girl, who was quiet and kept to her self while in high school, being... Read more »

Student gets accepted to be finalist in an Art Competition

Meghan Grannas
March 9, 2011

Brandon Lark has just one month to paint a life-size 5′ x 3′ x 8′ cow with his design. A junior, he is one of the finalists for the Sixth Annual National Lucerne Dairy Competition.   Mrs. Ali, an art teacher, mostly inspired him to follow through with this. “Mostly Mrs. Ali [inspired... Read more »

Brave teacher does Polar Bear Plunge

Meghan Grannas
February 8, 2011

Mr. Cory Neely, a Maryland’s Tomorrow teacher, senior class adviser, and track coach, went to the 15th annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge on January 29. To be in the Polar Bear Plunge, you have to make a donation to support the Special Olympics, which is exactly what Mr. Neely did. ... Read more »

Career Profile: Fun Mrs. Jubb

Allison Smith
January 11, 2011

“Different doesn’t mean it’s bad,” says Mrs. Amy Jubb.  That seems to be her theme for teaching. When she was in middle school, Mrs. Jubb knew she wanted to be a teacher because she loved babysitting and helping kids swim. In high school, she took child development classes and... Read more »

Vicki Ali: Career Art Teacher of the Year

Alex Ramsey
November 17, 2009

A scan of the showcases in the Annex building or a visit to the SPHS annual spring art show reveals the excellent talents and skills of the art students here.  A key reason for their artistic success is the dedicated work of the art department chairman, Mrs. Vicki Ali, whose excellence as an art teacher... Read more »

Mr. Runyan does tie challenge

Meghan Grannas
November 17, 2009

“I have worn 37 different ties this year,” Mr. Sandy Runyan said.  This science teacher, inspired by Principal Rob SantaCroce’s emphasis on encouraging students to dress and act professionally, has been wearing several different ties since the beginning of the year. He has had many different... Read more »

John Duarte wins scholarship in fishing tournament

Bethany Albritton
November 2, 2009

In Tavares, Florida, the annual Junior World Bassmaster Tournament was held with a representative from Maryland.  John Duarte, a freshmen, entered the Bassmaster tournament with anxious feelings and the hope of going home with the prize. “I felt excited because I had a chance of winning the national... Read more »