SAT Scores Define Frederick County High School Rankings
Frederick County high schools show wide SAT performance gaps despite similar funding and leadership. Middletown leads with an average 1106 and 71 percent participation, while Catoctin trails at 103 with 41 percent participation. St Johns at Prospect Hall posts 1102 with near full participation. county seniors average 1033, above state and national marks.
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Traffic gridlock following morning crash near Md 85
Morning traffic snarls formed after an accident just north of Md 85 at 1270. Letter writers urge prioritizing victim relief over transit inconvenience and note many drivers used driver-only cars. Drivers sought alternate routes and car pooling amid patient behavior and wary horn use.
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TV History Repackaged On Screen Debuts With Media Spin
A condensed two hour presentation revisits the 1991 Senate confirmation hearings for Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill. Critics say Showtune’s dramatization leans liberal, heightening Anita Hills private distress while portraying Kenneth Duberstein as a scheming figure. The program aims to deliver modern history to viewers born too late for live coverage.
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Oliver Stone’s film dramatizes a political hearing
A critique notes how a Oliver Stone produced scene blends fact and fiction in the Clarence Thomas hearings. It questions what is real, what is invented, and whether history is distorted by cinematic manipulation. The piece cites the infamous line about a high tech lynching and contrasts it with the actual testimony, calling the TV spectacle a flawed device.
Frederick News Briefs of Local People and Events
Priscilla Wilcoxon of Frederick enters the National College for Christian Workers in Kansas City to train for four years as director of religious education and deaconess of the Methodist Church. Thomas J. Frailey, 57, retires from the Board of Veterans Appeals to resume law practice in Emmitsburg. Potomac Edison linemen from Frederick area wire an electrical transmission line linking Cumberland Double Toll Gate and Renton. Local crew members included Ira Stottlemyer Charles Goodman Harold Linton Ralph Layton William Poole Johnson Steinhaus John Eyler and Herbert Mullican. Richard Rice elected president of the Mountaindale Junior Angler's Club, succeeding Richard Krantz. Three young schoolchildren pictured fishing at Culler Lake before summer school ends. The boys are Bill Dan Helm and Justin Frizzell. Frederick volunteers raise 13400 for Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, surpassing 12048 in 1978. Stacey Knott and her horse Abby Mills win two firsts and a third at the 4H horse show at Timonium. Brunswick Mayor Jess D. Ornendorff names Tim May and William Miller as chief of police candidates, with council interviews planned. Chief George J. Morris involved after a recent car accident.
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Hair Snake May Be Worm Not Reptile From News Post
Aug 27 Frederick News Post notes a creature miscalled a hair-raising hair snake. It is a worm resembling a roundworm, a parasite of insects, emerging from hosts when near water. The genus Gordius is cited, with masses tied like the Gordian Knot.
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Frederick News
Letters From A Teacher Reflect On Education And Influence
A teacher writes about long hours and effort to educate children and be a good role model. The note emphasizes the hope that students absorb beneficial traits from daily classroom conduct. Dr. Frederick Glas Abrecht is mentioned in the closing line.
Local residents weigh race track plans amid development fears
In Frederick a televised panel sparked debate on races, growth, and public involvement. Residents fear favoritism toward developers and big money landowners, urging citizen action and unbiased planning to evaluate traffic, safety, and long term viability. S, MANYA TOLINO In our league. Ia varsity team cannot be fielded then no teams can play. This year most of our varsity players from last year are entering high school. Not enough junior varsity players were able to move up, so there was a time that we were worried about not being able to play. The call went out for more players and within two weeks we had a full team. Several other teams in the area also had the same problem this year. It was just bad timing. In our three years of involvement with the program our son has learned to play the game work hard for what he wants self respect most importants good sports manship MAYAA is a good program all the way around JOE and KARLA WILT Mount Airy.
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Frederick News Post
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Mount Aury
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Mount Aury Youth Athletic Association
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Fair playing in MAYAA football sparks reader letter
Mount Any player Adam Anderson defends MAYAA policy and coaching, recounting a 12-0 MAYAA Pomes season and a year with a new varsity head coach. He describes practice drills, the starting unit, and efforts to get second-string players playing time while praising the staff.
Dedication of Frederick County teachers is colorblind
A reader defends FCPS commitment to educating children beyond academics, stressing teachers wear many hats from disciplinarian to nurse. The letter rejects Peppe’s remark about black staff, stating all children deserve good role models at school home and in the community and that achievement transcends skin color.
Prayers Desperately Needed For Local Girl
A local girl lies critically injured on life support after a serious accident. The Aug 27 issue highlights traffic snarls and urges the community to send prayers and support to the girl and her family. Connie Gordon raises concern over safety and public care.
Mount Airy youth league defended after Rosie Jordan letter
Respondents defend Mount Airy Youth Athletic Association amid Rosie Jordan’s note praising youth programs. They note their daughter’s softball interest and strong coaching while acknowledging the Mountain Valley Football League rule barring ninth graders. They reflect on a son’s long football participation and future varsity prospects.
Letters to the Editor at Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive letters signed with writer name home address and both phones for verification. Because of space and volume some letters are rejected. poerty religious verse and copies of other letters are not published. Submissions may be mailed faxed or emailed to the listed address.
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