It’s all about teaching and learning. Charles County Public Schools SSchoolchool NNewsews Congratulations to Charles County Public Schools Class of 2014 A total of 2,099 seniors graduated on May 30, June 2 and June 3. Pictured above are the Class of 2014 valedictorians and saluta- torians. Back row from left are: George Jenkins III, Henry E. Lackey High School valedictorian; Julianna Dawson, La Plata High School valedictorian; Amanda Lee, North Point High School co-valedictorian; Christina Paras, Maurice J. McDonough High School valedictorian; Kaitlyn Crook, Thomas Stone High School valedictorian; and Michael Rowley, Westlake High School valedictorian. Front row from left are: Tyler Turner, Lackey salutatorian; Danielle Lauterborn, La Plata salutatorian; Ashlynn Stanley, North Point salutatorian; Taylor Blare, McDonough salutatorian; Virginia “Taylor” Webber, Stone salutatorian; and Byron Flynn, West- lake salutatorian. Not pictured is Anthony “Tony” Teleky, North Point co-valedictorian. See page two for graduation information. Important Dates Veteran Board member Col. Donald Wade dies Coming Soon Col. Donald M. Wade, a four-term mem- ity education. He ber of the Charles County Board of Educa- regularly met with tion and advocate of children and education, students, educators Last day of school passed away on June 1, 2014. During his and the community, The last day of school for students is 16-year career on the Board he served three, and was highly en- Wednesday, June 18. The last day for teach- one-year terms as chairman, and three terms gaged in the drive to ers is Friday, June 20. as vice chairman. He was a lifelong resident eliminate the minor- of Charles County. ity achievement gap Col. Wade was known for his passion to through early child- Report cards issued provide children with a quality education. hood and reading Report cards will be issued to elemen- Col. Wade was also essential in the imple- programs. Col. Donald Wade tary school students on June 18. Middle and mentation of the Junior Reserve Officers In an acceptance high school report cards will be mailed on Training Corp (JROTC) and three-year-old speech for the Willis Award, Col. Wade June 25. programs in Charles County Public Schools. wrote, “I have been on the Board of Educa- Most recently, Col. Wade was honored tion for 15 years – longer than it takes our Summer office hours with the Charles Willis Memorial Award, the students to work their way from kindergar- The Jesse L. Starkey Administration highest honor bestowed by the Maryland As- ten to high school graduation. I am proud to Building will operate on a summer hours sociation of Boards of Education (MABE) be a member of the Board of Education of schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from June for outstanding contributions to the Board of Charles County, and I have never sought any 23 to Aug. 8. Normal operating hours of Education and school system. First elected in recognition for myself. I serve because my 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. resume on Monday, 1998, Col. Wade was a champion for qual- core belief is that all children deserve a good Aug. 11. See Wade, page 3 June 6, 2014 H-21 School News National Board Certified Teachers Notebook Denise Childers On the cover Pictured on the front cover are employees from Mary B. Neal Elementary School. Pictured, from left, are Susan Farneth, media specialist; Charles Proctor, building service worker; and Kristen Anthony, first-grade teacher. National Board Certification Area English Language Arts/Adolescence and Young Adulthood EACC Crab feast Teaches: La Plata High School, English, grades 10 and 12 The Education Association of Charles County Years of teaching experience: 21 (EACC) is hosting its annual crab feast on Friday, Aug. 22 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at the Charles Coun- Years with Charles County Public Schools: 21 ty Fairgrounds in La Plata. Tickets are available Education for purchase on the EACC website, www.teame- Degrees in English and Secondary Education, University of Maryland, College Park acc.org, and are $20. The ticket price increases to $30 after June 20, and tickets must be preordered What’s your most memorable moment as a teacher? by Aug. 15. Tickets will not be sold at the gate. I can’t pick just one, but when students come back to visit me after graduation and say Attendees must also have their Charles County that something we did in my class helped them in their college studies or their career, Public Schools badge with them upon entering it’s a very special moment. the gates. Attendees may also bring one guest, but must purchase a ticket for their guest. The event is for adults only. Call 301-392-0150 with questions or for more information. Scholarships total nearly $55 million for seniors Charles County Public Schools hon- North Point High School Holiday closure ored 2,099 seniors during graduation cer- Total graduates: 534 Schools and offices are closed on Friday, July emonies held this past week. Students in Total scholarship money offered: 4, in observance of the Independence Day holi- the Class of 2014 were offered nearly $55 $17,474,099 day. million in scholarship offers. North Point High School has two vale- Henry E. Lackey High School dictorians this year – Amanda Lee of White North Point childcare openings Total graduates: 316 Plains and Anthony “Tony” Teleky of Wal- The North Point High School Early Child- Total scholarship money offered: dorf. Ashlynn Stanley of Waldorf is North hood Training Center has openings for children $5,500,000 Point’s salutatorian. ages 2-5 for the 2014-15 school year. The open- Henry E. Lackey High School’s vale- Thomas Stone High School ings are full-time only, and the center is open dictorian is George Jenkins III of La Plata Total graduates: 317 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Fri- and the salutatorian is Tyler Turner of Mar- Total scholarship money offered: day. Contact Shallayne Proctor at sproctor@ bury. $9,190,000 ccboe.com or visit the center website at www. La Plata High School Representing Thomas Stone High npectp.org for more information. Total graduates: 345 School are Kaitlyn Crook of Waldorf as Total scholarship money offered: valedictorian and Virginia “Taylor” Web- Airing on NewsBreak 96 $7,614,706. ber of Waldorf as salutatorian. Airing now is a new episode of NewsBreak La Plata High School’s valedictorian Westlake High School 96, a television show produced by the Charles is Julianna Dawson of Charlotte Hall and Total graduates: 358 County Public Schools communications depart- the salutatorian is Danielle Lauterborn of Total scholarship money offered: ment. The latest episode features a program new Waldorf. $8,361,173 to Charles County Public Schools called Bring Maurice J. McDonough High School Westlake High School’s valedictorian Your Own Device (BYOD), highlights from the Total graduates: 229 is Michael Rowley of Waldorf and salu- Adult Independence Program (AIP) graduation, Total scholarship money offered: tatorian is Byron Flynn, also of Waldorf. and a tour of St. Charles High School. Episodes $6,739,068 Charles County Public Schools Totals are available to view on the school system web- Christina Paras of Waldorf is Maurice Total graduates: 2,099 site at http://www2.ccboe.com/publicinfo/chan- J. McDonough High School’s valedicto- Total scholarship money offered: nel96/vod/. rian, and Taylor Blare, also of Waldorf, is $54,879,046 the salutatorian. June 6, 2014 Page 2 School News School News Charles County Public Schools student Olivea Col. Wade presents former Superintendent of Varlas, left, shadowed Col. Wade as part of Schools James Richmond, left, with the James Job Shadow Day activities in February 2012. E. Richmond Leadership Excellence Award at a recognition ceremony held in June 2013. Col. Wade was often called the “Father” of the annual Charles County Public Schools Joint Ser- vices Military Ball. He was instru- mental in the implementation of Col. Wade presents Catherine Curtis, an in- the JROTC program at all high structional assistant at Mary B. Neal Elemen- Gale-Bailey Elementary School Principal schools. tary School, right, with an exemplary employ- Toni Melton-Trainor, left, speaks with Col. ee award at the May 2013 Board meeting. Wade at the St. Charles High School ground- breaking ceremony held Sept. 8, 2010. Wade and equitable public education. I believe our children ought to have attended trainings to learn more about the role and responsibilities of the best we can give them – our best thinking, quality instruction and board members. well-built, safe and inviting schools. I serve because I have passion for Col. Wade spent 30 years on active duty with the Air Force and education and I have a responsibility to be the difference in the lives of was a professor of aerospace studies at three universities. He was a children. It is my civic and moral duty.” teacher, a department chairperson and a faculty advisor to 21 JROTC Col. Wade drove efforts to enhance science, technology, engineer- units in Prince George’s County before retiring in 2006. He was a ing and mathematics (STEM) programs by providing a vision for eq- member of the Charles County Board of Zoning Appeals, and is a uitable, quality education for all children. He was the co-founder of distinguished graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park the Charles County Think Tank for Education, a community group ROTC program and the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. He devoted to the thoughtful enhancement of education. also received his master’s degree from North Carolina Agriculture and Often called the “Father” of the annual Charles County Public Technical State University.