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Police Need Public’s Help to Find Missing Rosedale Man


Baltimore County Police need your help finding a man missing from Rosedale.

Deontae Vilada Belcher (25) was last seen on April 11 in the 7900 block of 33rd Street, 21237. He was seen leaving with a friend and may have been going to the North Avenue and Fulton Avenue, 21217 area of Baltimore.

Belcher is described as being 5’3, 125-pounds, a short black afro hair style and tattoos on his neck that say “Gift” and “1995”. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, white shirt, blue jeans and Fila brand tennis shoes.

Baltimore County Police Missing Person Detectives continue to investigate his disappearance. If you have any information that could help locate him, contact detectives at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

Parkville Basketball Season Ends Without Title Opportunity


It was not a question of “if”, but “when” the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) would officially cancel its high school sports season due to COVID-19. The official announcement came Tuesday when the MPSSAA canceled all sporting events for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.

With Maryland Public Schools closed until at least May 15 and likely through the end of the school year, spring sports never got started this year.

However; there is one season that was abruptly canceled and that was basketball. Most teams’ seasons were over well before COVID, but the MPSSAA basketball state semifinals was set for March 12 and the state finals were scheduled for March 14.

One of a few statewide teams still alive was Parkville Boys Basketball. The Knights were in the state semifinals for the first time since 2008. They were looking for their first trip to the state finals since 1974 and first ever state title this season. The Knights were scheduled to play Springbrook in the 4A State Semifinals. If Parkville won, they would have played Richard Montgomery or Wise in the 4A State Title Game.

The team was led by seniors John Godinez, Khalil Dukes, Jordan Strickland and Alphonso Morrow.

The event was postponed when Maryland Public Schools were closed between March 16 & March 27. When the school closure was extended to April 24, it appeared spring sports would be canceled but Knight coach Josh Czerski and the team were hopeful that the MPSSAA could squeeze in its basketball semifinals and championship games before the school year was out. The team found out on Tuesday that it would not happen.

“We were disappointed and still having some sort of hope that we would be able to play but obviously the health and safety of our boys is most important. Our goal this year was to win states and this year we knew it was attainable,” Czerski said.

“We had a great team and family culture. We had four seniors who signed with colleges to play basketball and will go on to be student athletes. Our first team all metro guard John Godinez hit a game winner in the state quarter finals to help get us to the furthest Parkville has been in over a decade.”

Although the season is now official over without a finish, Czerski said it still was a great season for the school.

“This season we were 22-3 and finished the season ranked #8 in the Baltimore Sun and region champions. The best part of the year was not only winning but watching these boys grow into young men,” Czerski added. “Our goal was to win a state title and make sure these boys grow as athletes, students, and people. We went as far as we could go and we saw tremendous growth both on the court and off.

All High School Sports Officially Canceled for School Year


The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) made it official on Tuesday when it announced that all sports for the 2019-20 school year have been canceled.

“Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), after careful review and in consultation with the Maryland State Board of Education and the Dr. Karen Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools, is officially announcing the cancellation of all MPSSAA events for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year,” said a statement by the MPSSAA.

This announcement does not come as a surprise as Maryland Schools are closed until at least May 18 and that deadline could get extended. Baltimore County Public Schools has canceled all senior activities for the rest of the school year.

Eastern Tech Student Elected Region 2 Vice President of FBLA


Neha Mupparapu, of Eastern Technical High School, is one of three Baltimore County Public Schools students that have been elected officers of the Maryland Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for the 2020 – 2021 school year. Mupparapu was chosen as the Region 2 vice president.

Kathy Yao of Dulaney High School was elected state president. She is the state vice president for the current school year. Vinay Khosla, also of Dulaney High, was voted state secretary-treasurer.

FBLA is an organization for business and computer science students. Through regional, state, and national conferences, students learn leadership, teamwork, and philanthropic skills and compete in a large variety of business and computer science related events. Throughout the year, FBLA members engage in career preparation and connect with business professionals.

This year, Baltimore County held the regional FBLA conference at Dulaney High School and had over 750 students in attendance. Over 250 of those students attended the state level conference in Baltimore City.

Nearly 900 BCPS students participate in FBLA. There are chapters at the following 22 high schools: Catonsville, Chesapeake, Dulaney, Dundalk, Eastern Technical, Franklin, Hereford, Kenwood, Lansdowne, Loch Raven, Milford Mill Academy, New Town, Overlea, Owings Mills, Parkville, Patapsco, Perry Hall, Pikesville, Randallstown, Sparrows Point, Western School of Technology, and Woodlawn.

Middle River Teachers Nominated for Teacher of The Year


Baltimore County Public Schools released their nominees for 2020 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Each school, program, and center could nominate one teacher. The BCPS Teacher of the Year committee, comprised of administrators, teachers, students, and staff. The five finalists have been named but here are the nominees for BCPS teacher in the Parkville area.

* Amy Fowler, Chase Elementary

* Jamie Drury, Crossroads Center

* Lori Williams, Glenmar Elementary

* Antoinette Kenny, Martin Boulevard Elementary

* Greg Klock, Middle River Middle

* Diane Acosta, Oliver Beach Elementary

*Teresa Lee, Orems Elementary

* Megan Wingerd, Seneca Elementary

* Meri Beth Quinan, Victory Villa Elementary

* Michelle Hughes, Vincent Farm Elementary

Parkville Teachers Nominated for BCPS Teacher of The Year


Baltimore County Public Schools released their nominees for 2020 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Each school, program, and center could nominate one teacher. The BCPS Teacher of the Year committee, comprised of administrators, teachers, students, and staff. The five finalists have been named but here are the nominees for BCPS teacher in the Parkville area.

* Tara Youssefi, Carney Elementary

* Ruth Evans, Oakleigh Elementary

* Bobby Richardson, Parkville High

* Robert Runk, Parkville Middle

* Kathy Andrzejewski, Pine Grove Elementary

* Matthew Llufrio, Pine Grove Middle

* Marti Hubers, Villa Cresta Elementary

Rosedale & Overlea Teachers Nominated for BCPS Teacher of The Year


Baltimore County Public Schools released their nominees for 2020 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Each school, program, and center could nominate one teacher. The BCPS Teacher of the Year committee, comprised of administrators, teachers, students, and staff. The five finalists have been named but here are the nominees for BCPS teacher in the Overlea-Rosedale area

* Jamie Diamond, Elmwood Elementary

* Nicole Curran, Fullerton Elementary

* Kay Antley, Golden Ring Middle

* Kirstie Kelly, McCormick Elementary

* Lisa Duggan-Lee, Overlea High

* Mary Knoerlein, Red House Run Elementary

* Janice Boyd, Rosedale Center

* Kelly Spragg, Shady Springs Elementary

Essex Teachers Nominated for BCPS Teacher of The Year
Baltimore County Public Schools released their nominees for 2020 BCPS Teacher of the Year. Each school, program, and center could nominate one teacher.

Perry Hall Teachers Nominated for BCPS Teacher of The Year


Baltimore County Public Schools released their nominees for 2020 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Each school, program, and center could nominate one teacher. The BCPS Teacher of the Year committee, comprised of administrators, teachers, students, and staff. The five finalists have been named but here are the nominees for BCPS teacher in the Perry Hall area.

* Rita Godwin, Chapel Hill Elementary

*Allison Purcell, Gunpowder Elementary

*Jessica Osipowicz, Honeygo Elementary

*Theresa Iacarino, Joppa View Elementary

* Kelsey Shirey, Perry Hall Elementary

* Laura Yencsik, Perry Hall High

* Courtney Croxton, Perry Hall Middle
• Dan Overtoom, Seven Oaks Elementary

Dundalk Teachers Nominated for BCPS Teacher of The Year


Baltimore County Public Schools released their nominees for 2020 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Each school, program, and center could nominate one teacher. The BCPS Teacher of the Year committee, comprised of administrators, teachers, students, and staff. The five finalists have been named but here are the nominees for BCPS teacher in the Dundalk area.

* Bianca Crockett, Battle Grove Elementary

* Brandi Corriggio, Battle Monument School

* Jennifer Maddox, Bear Creek Elementary

* Alexis Uhland, Berkshire Elementary

* Claudia Enders, Charlesmont Elementary

* Tanya Kropkowski, Colgate Elementary

* Lisa Tracy, Dundalk Elementary

* Christopher Wojcik, Dundalk High

* Sharon Gibson, Dundalk Middle

* Avery Pritchard, Gen. John Stricker

* Allyson Miele, Holabird Middle

* Zachary Davis, Logan Elementary

* Nina Arlotta, Norwood Elementary

* Mara Ma, Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts

* Lisa Grey, Sandy Plains Elementary

*Angela Cassano, Sollers Point Technical High

Essex Teachers Nominated for BCPS Teacher of The Year


Baltimore County Public Schools released their nominees for 2020 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Each school, program, and center could nominate one teacher. The BCPS Teacher of the Year committee, comprised of administrators, teachers, students, and staff. The five finalists have been named but here are the nominees for BCPS teacher in the Essex area

* Tara Wrightson, Chesapeake High

* Antoinette Layfield, Deep Creek Elementary

* Kim Cafarchio, Deep Creek Middle

*Ryan Hoge, Eastern Technical High

* Lauren Williams-Moore, Essex Elementary

* Jillian Posposil, Hawthorne Elementary

* Angela Glenn, Kenwood High

* Amanda Kazin, Mars Estates Elementary

* Jordan Neff, Middleborough Elementary

* Christina Solomon, Middlesex Elementary

* Rebekah Young, Sandalwood Elementary

* Kelsey Kelly, Stemmers Run Middle

* Eric Thompson, Sussex Elementary