Net Weekend to benefit local Frederick schools
Frederick County joins Maryland second Net Weekend on Sept 26 and 27 to wire schools for Internet. Gov Glendening praises volunteers. Bell Atlantic leads sponsorship. About 22 schools receive hardware software or Internet services. early 8 000 volunteers last year saved state millions. Sha opens Md 17 Wolfsville Road Friday. road work aims to ease school bus traffic.
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Frederick Themed Campaign Shifts In Hirederich Netts Post
In Hirederich Netts Post a feature argues for a Frederick centered approach to state politics, highlighting local leaders and community concerns guiding policy. The piece frames Frederick as a model for regional development and civic engagement through ongoing coverage and opinion columns.
Hood College opens Whitaker Campus Center for students
Hood College unveils the $6.1 million Whitaker Campus Center a 42000 square foot building with a rotunda. It houses the Center for Leadership and Services and the Intercultural Center plus a bookstore snack bar commuter life and 40 student clubs. The Whitaker Foundation donated $2 million toward the cost and the building designed by MacLachlan Cornelius and Filoni Inc. will be dedicated Oct. 24 with a calendar of events posted at the Information Desk.
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Whitaker Foundation
MacLachlan, Cornelius and Filoni Inc
Wartfel Construction Co
Education of women highlighted at Hood College convocation
Award winning author Dr. Jean Harvey Baker urged Hood College freshmen to value lifelong learning and the important role of female education in democracy. She received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from college president Shirley D. Peterson as outdoors convocation honored faculty and students, with focus next on Alexis de Tocqueville.
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Hood College
Shirley D. Peterson
Baker
Mary Todd Lincoln
Stevenson
Maryland
Peterson
Alexis de Tocqueville
United States
Maryland High School Seniors Held Back For Service Requirement
Of 43,249 Maryland seniors set to graduate last May 49 were retained solely for incomplete community service. Forty four were from Baltimore schools with others in Baltimore County and Charles and Montgomery counties. State figures show most completed projects. county officials dispute one count.
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Maryland Student Service Alliance
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Baltimore Alliance For
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