Eastern Baltimore County News
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association-
Baltimore County crews reported a boating accident on Thursday, May 27 around 7:30 p.m.
Two boaters suffered serious injuries after their boat collided with a bouy on the Middle River.
Fire crews responded to reports of a boat collision and arrived to find two subjects in the water.
Both were transported to Shock Trauma.
In heartfelt videos, six Baltimore County Public Schools graduating seniors shared their appreciation recently for teachers, internships, and courses that gave them a head start on careers in their fields of interest.
These videos are the centerpiece of the 47th Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Recognition Ceremony, which was held online this year and is available for viewing. During the ceremony, more than 130 seniors from across the county were recognized by their teachers as exemplary students. Each of these students will receive a $100 Anthony G. Marchione Award for Excellence.
The student perspective videos featured Christine Anyalewechi, Eastern Technical High School; Lucas LaBuff, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology; Ari Montoya, Perry Hall High School; Josue Portillo, Dundalk High School; Hannah Pullifrone, Parkville High School; and Danielle Szikman, Franklin High School.
The ceremony began with remarks from Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams acknowledging the unique challenges the Class of 2021 has faced and its success in persevering. “The pandemic has allowed our students to develop an even broader set of life skills, including problem solving and adapting to challenges,” Supt. Williams said. “These skills and knowledge across the subject areas are foundational to CTE success.”
Other speakers included Douglas Handy, director of CTE & Fine Arts; Dr. Michael Grubbs, CTE coordinator; Ken Guttman, chair of the CTE Advisory Council (CTEAC) and a graduate of Loch Raven High School; and Emilie Cherry, director of high school collaboration for CCBC.
The ceremony was hosted by CTEAC in conjunction with the Office of Career and Technical Education and in partnership with The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools.
CTE provides students an opportunity to pursue a sequential technical and academic program of study leading to advancement in a career field. High school CTE programs give students the opportunity to transition smoothly into postsecondary education and to earn college credit and/or industry credentials in a career field of interest.
Eastern Baltimore County Students honored in the ceremony were:
Chesapeake High
Oluwajuwon “Juwon” Mobolaji, Advanced Technology Education
Josiah Berkeridge, Apprenticeship Maryland (JATC24)
Kayla Thompson, Business Management and Finance
Chinedu Chukwu, College-Career Research and Development, Chick-fil-A
Chelsea Gilbow, Criminal Justice Technology
Jaden Matthews, Information Technology: Computer Science & Interactive Media Production
Cameron Rishel, JROTC – Marine Corps
Cameron Graves, Project Lead The Way: Engineering, Berry Global
Dundalk High
Chahat Kumari, Business Management and Finance
Heaven Trembly, College-Career Research and Development, Boulevard Diner
Alexcia Sellers, Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, CCBC Dundalk Cohort
Josue Portillo, Interactive Media Production, Dundalk High School
Kayla Kaczorowski, JROTC- Navy, IHOP Diner
Eastern Technical High
Christina Anyalewechi, Academy of Health Professions
Thomas Pelle, Building and Construction Technology, Blake Canfield and Sons
Dorrian Jackson, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management
Scott C. Sessa, Jr., Engineering Careers
Nathan Dow, Information Technology: Networking, Baltimore County Public Schools
Rosemarie Crame, Interactive Media Production
Mikaela Barbagallo, Teacher Academy of Maryland, Seven Oaks Elementary School
Kenwood High
Nicholas Vergara, Advanced Technology Education
Olayemisi Harleston, Child Care Services, So’Unique Kids Daycare
Janine Lee, College-Career Research and Development, USA Beauty Supply
Madison Keller, Graphic/Print Communications Technology
DeAndre McKenzie, Information Technology: Computer Science
Brooke E. Hartman, JROTC- Air Force
Devont’e Wilson, Mechanical Construction/Plumbing Careers
Overlea High
Nasir Perry, Advanced Technology Education
Kaleb Minassie, Business Management and Finance, Kohl’s
Aaliyah Moore, College-Career Research and Development, Wing Stop
Lori Asia Braxton, ProStart/Nutrition and Food Science Associate, Overlea High School
Parkville High
Hannah Pullifrone, Child Care Services, Active Minds Learning Camp
Taylor Malatesta, College-Career Research and Development, Casa Mia’s White Marsh
Gianna Delorso, Interactive Media Production
Zachary T. Packer, JROTC- Marine Corps, The Y in Central Maryland
Ja’Quelah Johnson, Project Lead The Way: Engineering
Simran Singh, Teacher Academy of Maryland, Carney Elementary School
Patapsco High
Austin Tress, Business Management and Finance
Kara Ewing, Child Care Services
Blake Johnson, College-Career Research and Development, Texas Roadhouse
Kaitlyn Somerville, JROTC- Army
Perry Hall High
Georgiana Banach, Business Management and Finance
Kyle Jay Horner, Carpentry Careers
Joshua Horner, Information Technology: Computer Science, Avid Technology Professionals
Ari Montoya, Project Lead The Way: Biomedical Sciences, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company
Sollers Point Technical High
Imran Naseem, Academy of Health Professions, CVS
Sulyvan Esparza-Ramirez, Automotive Service Technology, Heritage Honda
Jacob Kommalan, Building and Construction Technology
Rylee Wissinger, Cosmetology Careers
Dakota Finiff, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Weis Supermarket
Sandra Keyes, Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry, Joanna’s Cafe
Nicholas Dernoga, Information Technology: Computer Science
Sylvil Blake, Information Technology: Networking, Pappas Smokehouse and Saloon
Kaitlyn Ross, Project Lead The Way: Biomedical Sciences
Sparrows Point High
Amanda Frazier, Business Management and Finance
Trent Harcum, College-Career Research and Development, McDonalds
Keith Starr, Construction Design and Management
Nicholas Buxenstein, Information Technology: Computer Science
The US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington is calling for a hot and humid day across the region with highs in the low 90s on Wednesday, May 26.
THE NWS says Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and continue into the evening, some of which may become severe. Stay weather ready and seek shelter if you hear thunder!
The Parkville Police Community Relations Council named Officer Annette Savoy (2019) and Officer Erik Jenkins (2020) as Parkville Precinct 8 Officer of the Year.
A ceremony was held at Long Green Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday night and was attended by elected officials to honor the two officers.
Maryland Natural Resources Police announced on Tuesday that officers patrolling in Gunpowder Falls State Park charged three New York men with fishing with a spear gun and fishing without a license after hours.
On May 16 at approximately 11:30 pm, officers were conducting surveillance at Gunpowder Falls State Park when they observed three men in the river fishing with spear guns. As the officers approached the men, they observed multiple fish including three smallmouth bass, two largemouth bass, one common carp, one American eel, three snakeheads, and 13 creek chub/fallfish. When questioned, the men admitted to shooting the fish with spear guns and not possessing fishing licenses. As a result, police charged them with multiple violations and confiscated the fish.
Diego Martinez-Bueno, 36, of Baldwin, Martin Collado-Rodriguez, 30, and Luis Fernandez- Garcia, 29, both of Brooklyn, received the following charges:
Possession of a weapon in a state park,
* Fishing for Smallmouth Bass with projectile gear
* Fishing with projectile gear in trout management area
* Fishing for Smallmouth Bass during closed season
* Fishing Largemouth Bass during closed season
* Remaining in an area closed to public use
* Fishing without an anglers license non-resident
* Restrictions on fishing in non-tidal waters.
* Each man faces up to $1,492 in fines if convicted.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reported that all lanes were shut down on I-95 South in White Marsh on Tuesday, May 25 for a vehicle fire around 2:20 p.m.
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported the fire on I-95 Southbound past Exit 67 (White Marsh Blvd.) prior to King Avenue. WMVFC units reported a box truck was on fire, with no propane.
All lanes were reported reopen at 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday.
A 19-year-old man was hospitalized just before 10:30 p.m. on Friday after being shot in the 6000 block of Lanette Road in Overlea.
Officers found the man outside, shot multiple times in the upper body, after responding to the location for calls of a shooting.
Anyone who may have information about the incident or the individuals who committed the crime is asked to contact police by calling 410-307-2020.
Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.
BCPS Superintendent Darryl L. Williams sent out a letter to BCPS Parents and Students announcing that all BCPS students can return to school four days a week.
Elementary school students returned to school in-person four days a week on May 10. Now Middle and High School students can return for four days starting next Monday.
“As shown on our COVID Data Dashboard, Baltimore County is now in the “orange zone” for COVID-19 transmission, which allows us to reduce social distancing for all students to three feet,” Williams explained.
“Beginning Monday, May 24, 2021, all students will have the opportunity to return for four days of in-person learning. Each middle and high school will let families know how to choose this option.”
Read more information about BCPS mitigation updates based on improved metrics in Baltimore County.
The dashboard is available at www.bcps.org/covid19 and the mitigation updates are at www.bcps.org.
MacKenzie Brady, a 2017 graduate of Kenwood High School and a senior at Washington College, is one of only six 2021 finalists for the Sophie Kerr Prize in literature, worth $65,580 this year.
The winner of the nation’s largest undergraduate literary prize will be announced on Friday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. during a ceremony livestreamed on YouTube. The prize is awarded each year to the Washington College graduating senior demonstrating the greatest literary promise.
“The achievements of our graduates bring honor to and reflect the strengths of our schools,” said Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “We will be listening for MacKenzie Brady’s name to be called on Friday, and we look forward to her literary endeavors.”
Brady, an English and studio art major at Washington College, is editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Elm; poetry editor for the student literary and arts magazine, Collegian; managing editor of the student journal of liberal arts and sciences, Washington College Review; president of Writers’ Union; a poetry screener for the national literary journal, Cherry Tree; and a member of the National English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta.
Brady’s portfolio contains poems, flash fiction, and essays. Last year, Brady participated in a summer journalism experience, funded by the Harwood Journalism Endowment Fund, at the Kent County News. After graduation, she will join the newspaper staff as a reporter, with plans to pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree in poetry.
Vedansh Sawhney of Parkville Middle School and Lila Kassouf of Dumbarton Middle School earned honors in the 2021 Maryland History Day competition.
Sawhney, a student of teacher Molly Ricciardi, won second place in the junior individual website category for research on Nazi propaganda. As a second-place winner, Sawhney qualifies to compete in the National History Day competition.
Sawhney and Kassouf were among more than 300 middle and high school students who submitted extensive historical research projects online for the 2021 Maryland History Day competition. The competition, usually held in person, is the culmination of a year-long program from Maryland Humanities (an area nonprofit organization). Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, Maryland Humanities once again administered the contest in a digital format this year, with project evaluation across five categories taking place over several weeks.
“We are so proud of our students Vedansh Sawhney and Lila Kassouf for their achievements in the Maryland History Day competition and so proud of their teachers Molly Ricciardi and Kathleen Barry for preparing them to succeed,” said Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams.
Maryland History Day, coordinated by Maryland Humanities since 1999, is open to public, private, parochial, and homeschool students in Grades 6 through 12. Working solo or in small groups, students create original documentary films, exhibits, performances, research papers, or websites exploring a historical topic of their choice on an annual theme, which this year is “Communication in History: The Key to Understanding.” Maryland History Day sparks critical thinking and helps develop skills in research and analysis, writing, and public speaking.
Competitors at Maryland History Day have already won first or second place in their category at school and/or district levels. Students from 11 counties and Baltimore City received special awards, designated for outstanding Maryland History Day projects that cover specific subjects.
Sawhney will be among students from six Maryland counties and Baltimore City to represent Maryland in the National History Day competition, where they will compete among 3,000 participants from across the nation and beyond. National History Day, held in June, will also be virtual in 2021. The competition involves students from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and international schools in China, Korea, and South Asia.
Maryland History Day is an affiliate of National History Day, a nonprofit education organization that promotes an appreciation for historical research among middle and high school students through multiple annual programs, including the National History Day Contest
