Students Selected As Maryland General Assembly Pages
Four Charles County Public high school seniors were recently selected to participate in the Maryland General Assembly Legislative Program Page program.
The students who will serve as student pages for the 2008 legislative session are: Bryant Jackson-Green of Thomas Stone High School; Ian Ray of Westlake High School; and Anika Stewart of Henry E. Lackey High School. Caitlin Floyd of Thomas Stone High School holds the position of Student Page Alternate.
This opportunity is offered annually to seniors in Charles County who are interested in participating in the program. Students who apply are selected through a series of interviews. Applicants must also write an essay describing their interests to participate in the program.
These students will have the opportunity to work with the General Assembly as Student Pages for two weeks during the spring 2008 legislative session. During the two-week period, these students will be assigned to work with either the state Senate or House of Delegates in Annapolis. Duties include delivering messages to staff, distributing legislative materials and working with staff committees and other legislative offices.
The program is designed to interest youth in state government and the proceedings of the legislature, increase participation in government, foster leadership skills and provide students with worthwhile experiences in state government.
Mitchell Supports March Of Dimes
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| Jennifer Abell, left, Mitchell Principal Linda Gill, right, and first grader Kelsey Kluh. |
Mitchell Elementary School students raised more than $1,120 for the March of Dimes through their book-reading fundraiser.
Jennifer Abell, director of the Southern Maryland March of Dimes and Board of Education member, presented medals Nov. 20 to more than 30 students who participated in the fundraiser. Students earned funds from sponsors for each book they completed.
Abell presented bronze medals to 10 students who read 4 – 10 books, silver medals to 7 students who read 11 – 19 books, and gold medals to 18 students who read 20 or more books.
Abell also presented Aaron Morphew, a second-grade student, with a trophy for raising $225. Mitchell Principal Linda Gill also presented students with recognition certificates and tickets for a free meal at Old County Buffet restaurant in Waldorf.
The mission of the March of Dimes, a non-profit organization, is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.