Cecil County Sports Weekly Vol 3 Issue 13

Track & Field Athletes improving on Personal Records

By Katie Callaghan Rising Sun High School

This week in track there were multiple track meet attended by Cecil Athletes. For many teams this would be the second meet of the 2023 Outdoor Track Season. Athletes from Rising Sun competed against athletes from Patterson Mill and Havre de Grace. North East and Harford Tech competed at Elkton, while North Harford and Bo Manor were at Perryville.

Rising Sun’s Girls team won first with 97 points, and their Boys’ team tied Havre de Grace for first.

In their meet, Elkton beat North East by 1 point for girls, and Elkton took second to North East for Boys. At Perryville, Bo Manor and Perryville respectively earned second and third for girls, while on the boys side of events, Bo Manor and Perryville won first and second respectively.

Rising Sun and Patterson Mill at Havre de Grace

All athletes performed incredibly on this sunny Thursday afternoon. Many athletes set personal records at Havre de Graces

track, and there were some very incredible performances. John Ferry won the 1600m with a time of 4:49.2, Travis Bare won both the 110m hurdles (17.2) and triple jump (37' 8.5). The shot put was won by Nate Blankenship, who threw 35' 4. Garrett Rees won the discus throwing 117' 8. Jakob Edwards won the long jump, with a jump of 18' 1. The boy’s 4x400m relay took home first with a time of 3:57.7. On the team were Landon Cook, John Ferry, Matthew McKay, and Nate Good.

In Girls’ events, Amanda Callaghan won the 800m run with a time of 2:35.8 and won the high jump (4' 8). Her sister Anna Callaghan won the 1600m run with a time of 6:02.0. Savannah Lacey won the 3200m run with a time of 13:59.2. Sophomore Katie Callaghan won the 100m hurdles (17.8), 300m hurdles (49.4), and triple jump (30’8”). Caroline Mercer placed first in both the shot put (29' 4) and discus (109' 6). Carly McCardell won the pole vault, vaulting 6’5”. Rising Sun Girl’s 4x200m relay of Carly McCardell, Kaitlyn continued on A4

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Track & Field Athletes improving on Personal Records

North East’s Leanna Rogers won both the 800m (2:36.1) and 3200m (12:04.8). Their Girl’s 4x400m relay of Leanna Rogers, Alyssa Snyder, Cassie McCullough, and Elaina Ness won with a time of 5:04.3. Brin Khanjar won both the shot put, throwing 27' 4.5, and the discus, throwing 95' 5. Alyssa Snyder won the pole vault as well, vaulting 8 feet.

day against Harford Tech.

For North East’s Boys team, Aidan McCullough won both the 400m (55.7) and 800m (2:22.7). Daniel Katz won the 1600m with a time of 5:10.2. North East Boy’s 4x200m relay won with a time of 1:42.1 with a team of Solomon George, Ian Ashford, Sean Holland, and Davell Carter. Their 4x800m relay of Aidan McCullough, Anthony Travisano, Rian Krasman, and Daniel Katz won with a time of 9:43.0.

Jacob Blankenship won the discus, throwing 124' 9.

For Elkton’s Boys’ team, Joshua Brill won the 100m dash with a time of 11.3. He also won the 200m dash with a time of 23.4. Elkton Boy’s 4x100 relay won with a time of 46.3; the team consisted of Allan Tate, Joshua Brill, Chase Bean, and Isaiah Huffstutler. Their 4x400m relay also took home first, running a time of 3:59.8, run by Mekhi Lockhart, Jared Adams, Damonte Brooks, and Allan Tate.

Jaden Nichols won the shotput throwing 40' 3. Damonte Brooks and Jared Adams tied for first in the high jump, each jumping 5’4”. Mekhi Lockhart won the long jump, earning a distance of 19' 2.

Elkton’s Girls’ team also performed incredibly. Myracle Miles and MyAven Ewing tied for first in the 100m dash, each running a time of 13.5. Sage North won both the 200m (27.0) and 100m hurdles (17.6). Emily Silva won the 1600m with a time of 7:46.0. Elkton Girl’s 4x100m relay also won with a time of 53.7. Their team consisted of Shadai Givens, Myracle Miles, MyAven Ewing, and Sage North.

North Harford and Bo Manor at Perryville

On Thursday, March 30th Bo Manor and North Harford athletes arrived at Perryville’s incredible track for their meet. It went incredibly, with athletes setting many new personal records.

Bo Manor’s Saheed Council won the 200m dash with a time of 23.7. Ethan Dell won the 1600 running a time of 4:55.4, and John Conely ran 11:04.4 in the 3200 to win first. Bo Manor boys won the 4x400m with a time of 3:46.8. Their team consisted of Saheed Council, Andrew Lenz, Jacob

Seiple, and Evan Wakefield. John Conley, Leighton Dell, Evan Wakefield, and Ethan Dell. John Conley, Leighton Dell, Evan Wakefield, and Ethan Dell made up Bo Manor Boy’s 4x800m, winning with a time of 9:31.9. Owen Kemether threw a distance of 39' 7 to win the shot put. Pharel Petitfrere won the high jump, jumping 5' 2. Andrew Lenz won the long jump (18' 6.5) and triple jump (35' 0). Kathryn Scott earned plenty of points in the 800

and 1600 after she won first in both, 2:33.3 and 5:36.6 respectively. Bo Manor Girl’s won their 4x400m relay with a time of 4:38.8, and a team of Erika Clarke, Colleen Nelsen, Paige Racine, and Briana Poullard. Their 4x800 relay of Colleen Nelsen, Skylar Pizzulli, Kathryn Scott, and Lauren Scott won first with a time of 10:48.2.

Perryville’s Zach Ayers won the 100m dash with a time of 11.3. Ty Stiffler won first in both the 110m hur-

dles (16.4), and 300m hurdles (42.3). Perryville Boy’s 4x100 relay of Zach Ayers, Owen Kilduff, Ty Stiffler, and Evan Beynon. The 4x200m relay of Zach Ayers, Owen Kilduff, Deyshawn Henderson, and Evan Beynon won with a time of 1:36.0. Cy McCall won the discus with a throw of 92' 0. Teammate Michael Young won the Pole vault, vaulting 10' 0. Jaelyn Strand won the 100m hurdles (18.6) and the 300m hurdles (54.3).

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MOMENTS IN TIME

The History Channel

* On April 19, 1927, blond bombshell Mae West was confronted by the New York Police Department’s Municipal Vice Squad, sentenced to 10 days in a workhouse on the charge of obscenity for her play titled “Sex,” and fined $500. She later quipped that the only thing that really bothered her about the experience was having to wear cotton underwear.

* On April 23, 1940, a fire broke out in the Rhythm Club in Natchez, Mississippi, causing the deaths of more than 200 African Americans due to boarded up windows and a padlocked back door. At the time, it was the second deadliest building fire in American history.

* On April 20, 1957, the Mayflower II, a replica of the original Mayflower that transported Pilgrims to the New World, set out to re-create that voyage from Brixton, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts. The journey took 55 days, and the ship is currently docked at the Plimoth Patuxet Museum.

* On April 17, 1964, the Ford Motor Company unveiled its new Mustang model at the New York World’s Fair. Championed by Ford Division general manager Lee Iacocca, the car came with a suggested retail price of $2,368 and was a great success, with more than a million sold in just its first 18 months.

* On April 18, 1988, a retired U.S. auto worker identified as “Ivan the Terrible” was found guilty of Nazi war crimes in an Israeli court and sentenced to death. His conviction was overturned in 1993 after evidence suggested another Ukrainian was actually Ivan the Terrible, and he was returned to America, but later deported back to Ukraine when a judge ruled there was enough evidence to prove he had indeed been a death camp guard.

* On April 22, 1993, the Holocaust Memorial Museum opened in Washington, D.C. Dedicated to documenting, studying and interpreting the history of the Holocaust, it serves as the official American memorial to the millions of Jews and others who lost their lives under the directives of Hitler’s Nazi Germany.

* On April 21, 2014, Kraft Foods recalled 96,000 pounds of Oscar-Meyer hot dogs that had been mislabeled. The company stated that some of their “Classic Cheese Dogs” had been placed in regular hot dog packaging, posing a threat to consumers with dairy allergies.

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SCENES FROM PERRYVILLE / BOHEMIA MANOR / NORTH HARFORD TRACK MEET

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Local teacher’s unique experience informs his style of instruction and positively influences his students

By: Mackenzie Crawford

Children learn more in school than just facts and figures; they learn values that can expand their worldviews and help them develop positive behaviors for a lifetime. That is why we look to schools to provide not just lessons, but a variety of sports, clubs, elective options, and other enriching activities.

At the Tome School–an independent K-12 school located in North East MD–one teacher offers many valuable lessons beyond what you can find in a textbook. Avognan Nogboun, born in 1954, grew up in Côte D'Ivoireformerly known as the Ivory Coast- moved on to travel with the Ivorian Olympic team, and now offers his unique perspective and experience to the students at Tome.

A faculty member since 2005, Nogboun teaches French for high school students, geography for 6th graders, and coaches the middle school and high school cross country teams. Not only does he infuse facts about African culture and

values into class to foster a well-rounded student, he also brings lessons of perseverance, sacrifice, and determination to the runners he coaches.

Nogboun participated in the 1976 Montreal Olympics as an Olympic runner. He was also a competitor in Los Angeles in the 1984 World Military Games, and World University Game. He always wanted to be an athlete and he made that dream come true as a sprinter in the 400m and 4 x 400m. He began his athletic career in middle school as a high jumper and then switched to relay in high school. To this day, Nogboun holds the record for fastest relay at the high school level in the Côte D'Ivoire.

Nogboun says that the try-outs for the Olympics were extremely competitive. Shortly after he was chosen for the team, they traveled to France to train and compete in various meets.

Nogboun says of his time on the Ivorian Olympic team that he made a lot of sacrifices, and he learned how to show sportsmanship and re-

spect for his opponents; these values, he says, are transferred into the way he coaches and holds his athletes to do the same. Even though he didn't win a medal he says, “it was a great feeling and an experience every athlete should be able to dream about.”

After the Olympics

Nogboun returned to Côte D'Ivoire and pursued his goal of teaching. He began working in a public school, and later jumped at the chance to teach at an American school in Africa.

It is a credit to his own middle school physical education teacher–who showed the young Nogboun how teaching had a huge impact on youth–that he became a teacher himself, he explains.

In 1992 Nogboun helped create and manage the first Special Olympics in the Côte D'Ivoire. He ran with disabled athletes, helped them succeed at their own athletic goals, and remained as the director for 10 years.

Not only was the ‘92 Special Olympics the first in the Côte D'Ivoire, it was also the first Olympics in

a French-speaking African country. After beginning the program Nogboun moved on to help surrounding countries establish similar programs. Nogboun states that the establishment of Special Olympics in the Côte D'Ivoire was “the best gift I could have given myself

and the best experience of my life.”

Nogboun met his wife Lillian, an American who was teaching abroad in Africa, while he was teaching at the American school. When Lillian returned to the States, Nogboun followed and began teaching in Philadelphia

in 2002.

The advice that Nogboun wants to share with all of his students is “to dream big and with anything that you do, you have to give the best of yourself so later on you don't have any regrets!”

COUNTY

SPORTS

TEAMWORK GETS IT DONE AT RISING SUN

In just one year Jamie Pruett and Stacy Onizuk rallied together a huge team of businesses and members of the community with the goal of building dugouts for the RSHS Softball Team.

Their hard work and dedication to the project paid off and this week the Rising Sun Lady Tigers held a ribbon cutting ceremony before the Tigers season opening home game against the North Harford Hawks.

Dr. Jeffrey Lawson, CCPS Superintendent presented Stacy and Jamie with Certificates of Appreciation for all their hardwork and long hours. Below is a list of individuals and companies they would like to recognize for their contributions to this project.

Thank you to all the businesses who came together to help make this happen:

Caroline- Newark Lowes

Jen Blaire- Avondale Lowes

Andrew Zembardini- Wilmington Lowes

Justin- North East Lowes

Angie, Mac and the staff at Home Depot Abingdon

The Home Depot Foundation

Pam Logan and Chris - Newark Home Depot

Leonard and Matt Thompson- Glasgo Home Depot North East Walmart Oxford Walmart

Mike and Dan- Bay Ace Hardware Rising Sun

American Home and Hardware- Elkton

Michael Walters- North East Sherwin Williams

Jarrett McMillan Welding and Fabrication

Beacon Roofing Supply

Craig Marra and his class at Cecil County School of Tech

Adam McMillan Construction

Leon’s Garden World- Elkton

Duane Goldsmith and 84 Lumber

Travis Marion and the Town of Rising Sun

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Ryan Holt- Driftwood Landscaping

Staff of Rising Sun High School

County Executive Danielle Hornberger

Dr Lawson and team

Cecil County Board of Education (Diana Hawley, Christy

Stevens, Joe Ferdinando)

Jimmy- RSHS grounds keeper

Mike McBride

Rising Sun Tigers Claim Blow-Out Victory Over North Harford Hawks 11-1

RISING SUN - The Rising Sun Lady Tigers celebrated the ribbon cutting of their new dugouts with a big win over the North Harford Hawks 11-1 on Wednesday.

The Lady Tigers tallied five runs in the fourth inning. with Josalyn McMillan and Bri Cole powering the big inning with RBIs.

Kelsey Barks toed the rubber for Rising Sun. Barks went three innings, allowing only one run on one hit,

striking out four and walking zero.

Carmen Santoro started the game for the North Harford Hawks. Santoro went four innings, allowing ten runs on 13 hits, striking out one and walking one. Ashlie McMillan threw one-third of an inning in relief. Bri Cole smacked one home run on the day in the fourth inning.

lan, Sam Dixon, Bri Cole, Jordan Lynch, and Cadence Williams all had multiple hits for the Lady Tigers. Dixon and McMillan each had three hits to lead the Tigers.

Jillian Lasher led North Harford Varsity Hawks with two hits in three at bats.

Josalyn McMil-

Rising Sun totaled 14 hits on the day.

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Sports Quiz

By Ryan A. Berenz

1. What combat sport from Russia consists of two competitors grappling inside of a parked automobile?

2. The Franklin Sports X-40, Penn 26, ONIX Pure 2 and Dura Fast 40 are brands of balls used in what sport?

3. The Iroquois Steeplechase equestrian event is traditionally held every May in what U.S. city?

4. What third-string San Francisco 49ers quarterback had a 5-1 record starting in place of injured Joe Montana and Steve Young in 1991?

5. Paul Newman starred as what boxing champion in the Oscar-winning 1956 biographical film “Somebody Up There Likes Me?”

6. In February 1990, the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings set a record for the number of penalties in a single NHL game with how many?

7. Name the animated mascot that FOX Sports created in the late 2000s for its Gopher Cam used in NASCAR broadcasts.

Answers 1. CarJitsu. 2. Pickleball. 3. Nashville, Tennessee. 4. Steve Bono.

5. Rocky Graziano. 6. 85.

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Fifth Inning Plays Key Role as Perryville Panthers Defeat Bel Air Bobcats

PERRYVILLE - The Perryville Panthers Varsity Softball Team defeated the Bel Air Bobcats 12-5 on Monday thanks to a timely seven runs in a big fifth inning.

Perryville's offense in the inning came from singles by Emma Bowman, Jocelyn Rebman, and Briana Rebman, a home run by Kayla Brustman, and a fielder's choice by Taylor McGuirk.

The Panthers got things started in the first inning when Rebman doubled on a 3-1 count, scoring one run. The Panthers would jump out to a 2-0 lead by the end of the first inning.

With Bel Air leading 4-3 in the middle of the fifth inning, the Lady Panthers

came out swinging to put up seven runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Perryville’s offense in the inning was led by Bowman, Rebman, McGuirk, Rebman, and Brustman, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Rebman earned the victory in the circle for Perryville pitching a complete game. Rebman surrendered five runs on eight hits over seven innings, striking out five.

Sadie Whittaker took the loss for the Bel Air Bobcats. Whittaker surrendered five runs on six hits over three innings, striking out three.

Perryville tallied one home run on the day when Kayla Brustman put one out in the fifth inning.

The Lady Panthers totaled 12 hits in the game. Rebman, Brustman, and Brook Strong all managed multiple hits for Perryville. Brustman and Rebman each collected three hits to lead the Panthers. Bel Air scattered eight hits in the game. Makayla Lopez and Jaydn Betters each collected multiple hits for the Bobcats.

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FLASHBACK

By Mick Harper

1. Name the first single Diana Ross released after she and the Supremes broke up.

2. Who wrote and released “Your Song” in 1970?

3. Where did the ‘60s group The Marcels get their name?

4. Who released “I’ve Told Every Little Star” in 1961?

5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “Wake up in the morning with the sunshine in your eyes, And the smell of flowers blooming fills the air.”

Answers

1. “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand,” in 1970. Ross sang the song at a concert for the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway in 2008.

2. Elton John. This was the first time John reached the Top 10 on international charts. He’d given the nod for it to be cut by Three Dog Night, but they gave him a shot instead.

3. From a hairstyle. The marcel was curls created with an early curling iron. The iron was heated on a gas stove.

4. Linda Scott. The song first appeared in 1932. Dozens of artists have covered the song, including rapper Mac Miller in 2010.

5. “Love (Can Make You Happy),” by Mercy in 1969. The song went to No. 2 on the charts, denied the top slot by a Beatles song, “Get Back.”

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PANTHERS TAKE DOWN THE RAMS 17-3 IN EDGEWOOD

The Panther Varsity Baseball Team finally broke out of it’s hitting slump recording 8 hits and only striking out 4 times on its way to a 17 – 2 win over host Edgewood. The story of the day was Freshman Pitcher Zack Bines who pitched a complete game striking out 9 hitters and allowing just 6 hits to get the victory.

Senior Zach Ayers had a homerun in the game as the Panthers are now 3-3 and preparing to play Rising Sun on April 4.

RISING SUN CLINCHES LEAD IN SEVENTH INNING FOR VICTORY OVER BEL AIR BOBCATS

BEL AIR - The Rising Sun

Lady Tigers snatched the lead late in the game in a 5-4 victory over the Bel Air Bobcats on Friday. Rising Sun was down 4-3 in the top of the seventh inning when Jayden Simpkins singled on a 3-0 count, scoring two runs.

Rising Sun earned the victory despite allowing Bel Air to score four runs

in the fifth inning. Kyrsten Coppage and Ava Vecchioni all contributed in the big inning with RBIs for the Bobcats.

The Lady Tigers opened up scoring in the first inning, when Cadence Williams singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Faith McCullough led things off on the rubber

for Rising Sun going four innings, allowing zero runs on two hits and striking out nine.

Sadie Whittaker led things off in the circle for Bel Air. The pitcher went seven innings, allowing five runs on 12 hits and striking out five.

Rising Sun collected 12 hits on the day. Jordan Lynch, Josalyn Mc-

Millan, McCullough, and Williams all had multiple hits for the Tigers. Lynch led the team with three hits in four at bats.

Vecchioni went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Bel Air in hits.

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2022 MD STATE SENIOR SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS HONORED IN LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE

STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* In 2009, six geologists were convicted of manslaughter for failing to predict a deadly earthquake in Italy. Though exonerated, they faced high levels of shame from the general public afterward.

* Compared to average shoppers, chefs are more likely to buy generic store brands for sugar, baking soda and other common kitchen staples.

* Lacrosse descends from a version played by Native Americans in the 17th century. Matches could last several days with as many as 1,000 players per team, on a field with goals up to six miles apart. Game sticks were so treasured that they were often buried with the athletes after death.

* Thomas Edison attempted to create ghost-hunting equipment, and an assistant died while testing it.

* Measles can deplete previously acquired immune memory for up to two years in adults.

* The state of Texas keeps a database of more than 500 executed inmates’ last words, going back to the 1980s.

* Ever been annoyed by the decibel level of a rooster’s morning wake-up call? You’re not the only one who finds it loud: When the birds crow, they lean their heads back, covering their ear canal, which acts as an earplug to protect themselves from being deafened by their own vocalizations.

* After plagiarizing work for his directorial debut, actor Shia LaBeouf plagiarized a public apology from a Yahoo! answers question about ... plagiarism.

* You can buy a room on a cruise ship and live on board for an annual fee.

* In the 1800’s, bananas were seen by some as an “immoral fruit,” due to their shape. Fruit companies combatted this perception by issuing postcards of women eating bananas to advertise that they weren’t taboo.

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“Last night during the Elkton Little League ceremony was the last time my girl will ever step out on the Little League Field. The team was presented their ball as they were Maryland State Champions for the 2022 All Stars Season! Made lots of memories with our softball family and these girls bonded and worked so hard together. This run was definitely one I will never forget and cherish forever. It was truly amazing to watch this group of girls play softball.”

- Krystal Secor

CECIL COUNTY PARKS & REC CALENDAR

Adult Soccer Tournament

CCPR host a one-day Adult tournament (7v7) at Calvert park. Games will be played across the turf field with 3 games going simultaneously between 10:00am - 4:00pm on April 2nd!

Teams and rosters will be formed for the event which will allow no more than 12 players and rosters will need to be submitted Prior to the event. Cost is $250 per team.

This will be a minimum 12 team tournament examples of how this would be run:

1. Three groups of 4 which will turn into a semifinal.

2. Two groups of 6, top 2 from each group go into a semifinal.

Archery at PVMS

Archery Club will be offered for 6th-8th graders looking to learn the basics of archery using compound bows through NASP. Archery will be a 8 week program on Wednesday's from 3:00pm - 4:00pm at PVMS in April-May. Cost will be $32.

Basketball Clinic

The Basketball Clinic will focus on teaching and developing fundamentals within children ages 6-13. The camp will run from 10 am - 12 pm every Saturday from March 18th to April 8th. Participants will practice and learn on a lower basket to encourage confidence and proper technique. The camp will be held on the Rising Sun Community Center tennis courts, located behind the Rising Sun Community Center. Cost of the clinic is $40.

Basketball Camp Session 1

Basketball Camp will focus on teaching and developing fundamentals within children ages 6-13, and will include some breaks in the action to cool off and enjoy the sun, like taking a ride on a 75 foot slip and slide! The camp will run from 9 am - 12 pm everyday from June 26th- June 30th.

Campers will practice and learn on a lower basket to encourage confidence and proper technique.

The camp will be held on the Rising Sun Community Center tennis courts, located behind the Rising Sun Community Center. Cost of the camp is $100, which includes equipment and a tshirt.

Cheer at PVMS

This school based Cheer program is for Perryville Middle School students who would like to Cheer for the Middle School Flag Football team. Practices will be held on Tuesdays March 20th and run for 8 weeks. Cheer participants will have an opportunity to cheer for home games. The fee for this program is $32. Register early to secure your spot.

Chinese Kenpo Karate

All youth and adult martial arts training with stretching, light exercise, and techniques in striking and defending will be taught in this class. Instruction will be from Matt Broilo a second-degree black belt in Chinese Kenpo with over ten years of teaching experience. 8 weeks, on Tuesdays, starting March 14th. The class fee is $60. Belts are now available!

The schedule will be as follows, based on belt color:

5:45 Yellow

6:00 Orange

6:15 Purple

6:30 All Groups together

7:15 Blue

7:30 Green

7:45 Brown

8:00 Black

Bring your own uniform (street clothes are OK). If you would like to purchase a uniform inquire with Mr. Broilo.

Club Extreme

Get into the Club - Club Extreme will include such daily activities as Nerf wars, kickball, wiffle ball, dodgeball, obstacle courses, water play with a giant water slide and various sports. Best suited for the more active and competitive types. Club dates are August 7-11, daily from 9 am - 3 pm at the Cecil County Community Center, 17 Wilson Road in Rising Sun. Children must bring a lunch. All activities will follow recommended state Covid protocols at time/ date of Club

Registration is open to children 6-12 years old and there is a Club Fee of $125.00.

Cornhole Spring League

Get your cornhole on! Our Cornhole League will run for eight weeks which will include playoffs. Games will be Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm at the Field 13 behind the Cecil Arena starting April 19th. Participants can sign-up in teams of 2-3 players and must be 16 years old to play.

Leagues standing and schedules will be kept online. Each night teams will play two matches of 4 games. Cost is $30 per participant.

*Participants will need to park along the side of the Cecil Arena and use the pedestrian walkway to get to Field 13.

Peewee Easter Egg Hunt

Come join us for Easter fun at the Cecil Arena on April 4th from 10:30am - 12pm. We will have an Easter egg hunt, snacks, drinks, crafts, a photo area, and open gym. The egg hunt will begin at 10:45am sharp!

Pre-Registration is $8 or you can Drop-in the day of for $10. This event is for ages 6 and under!

**Rescheduling events during the winter months @ the Cecil Arena will be done as long as dates allow. Excessive inclement weather could cause a shortened season.**

High School Field Hockey Spring League

Cecil County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Spring High School Field Hockey League for players grades 9-12. Games will be played on the Perryville High School turf on Monday nights from 7 - 8pm. Games will be 8v8 on a short-sided field and 25 minutes in length.

The league will run for 6 weeks, April 3 - May 15 (no mtg. 4/10). League cost will be $40 per player, this includes referee fees for the season. Players will register individually and must provide their own equipment (sticks, mouth guards and shin guards).

Soccer Camp Session 1

Soccer Camp at the Rising Sun Community Center with instructor Terry Tallman will run 9am to 12pm from June 19th to June 23rd focusing on skills, drills, and some fun along the way!

This camp is $100 for the week, which includes equipment and a tshirt.

Tennis Camp Session 1

Tennis Camp will teach tennis skills and techniques to help kids learn the game, as well as some break time antics to cool off and have fun like taking a ride on a 75 foot slip and slide!

Some loaner equipment is available, but campers are encouraged to bring their own if they have it.

Camp will be held July 17 - 21, from 9 am -12 pm at the tennis courts behind the Rising Sun Community Center.

The fee for the week long camp is $100, which includes a tshirt.

Track and Field Camp (Grades 6-8)

Come join us this summer for our Summer Track and Field Program. Camp begins June 22nd and runs through July 27th. This six week program is designed for beginner runners who want to learn something new and be active. The Track and Field program will be held on Thursdays for six weeks, meeting at the track at Perryville High School. Running heats, sprints, distance, long jump, softball throw and relays are some of the events focused on during the summer.

Time 7:30 - 8:30pm

Cost of the program is $45.

Meet will be held on last day of camp, July 29.

Track and Field Camp (K-5)

Come join us this summer for our Summer Track and Field Program. The program begins June 22nd and runs through July 27th. This six week program is designed for beginner runners who want to learn something new and be active. The Track and Field program will be held on Thursdays for six weeks, meeting at the track at Perryville High School. Running heats, sprints, distance, long jump, softball throw and relays are some of the events focused on during the summer.

Time 6:30 - 7:30pm Cost of the camp is $45. Meet will be held on, July 27 at the final practice.

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Track and Field Pole Vault Clinic

Come participate in Cecil County's pole vault clinic. These are learn-by-doing, interactive sessions for beginners through advanced vaulters that will build on each other every week. Participants will learn and improve proper technique, drills, and basic fundamentals to broaden knowledge and understanding of the pole vault all with safety as the number one priority. Athletes are encouraged to video themselves drilling and vaulting for analysis and feedback.

The clinic will be held at Perryville High School on Thursday nights from 6pm - 8pm and will last for six weeks, July 6- August 10. Cost of the clinic is $120. We have poles, but you can bring your own if you have one.

Velocity XPress Kickstart

Want to start your child in track & field but unsure if they'll like it? Then Kickstart is for you! VX Kickstart is an introductory sub-program of Velocity Xpress Track Club, designed to introduce track and field to children ages 10 and under. This six-week developmental program for track and field first-timers will introduce athletes to Track & Field by developing coordination and helping athletes recognize their strengths to prepare them for the AAU/ USATF travel team, Registration cost is $30.

Velocity Xpress Track Club Kickstart practices start on May 22, 2023 on Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays with the travel team at 5:30pm to 7pm. Meets are Wednesday evenings starting in June.

Team uniform running top or team t-shirt purchase is required and not included in registration. Check out our website for more info: www.velocityxtc.org.

Velocity XPress Track Club

Velocity Xpress is a developmental track and field travel team for youth 5-18 years of age. This program is designed to teach the fundamental concepts of running and field events to enhance the overall athletic performance. Velocity Xpress will teach and equip athletes with power, endurance, speed, and coordination while promoting character and integrity. Registration includes USATF & AAU membership - it does not include uniforms or meet fees.

Team uniform running top and shorts purchases are required at minimum and are the responsibility of parents/guardians. Most meets are held on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Check out our website for more info: www.velocityxtc.org.

Uniforms: https://trackbarn.com/collections/velocity-express Practices will be held at the Elkton High School track Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 5:30pm to 7pm from April 3rd - mid July.

Cost of the program is $65. After May 2nd, the cost will rise to $75.

Volleyball Camp Session 1

Volleyball Camp will focus on teaching and developing fundamentals to children ages 8-14, and will include some breaks in the action to cool off and enjoy the sun, like taking a ride on a 75 foot slip and slide! The camp will run from 9 am - 12 pm every day from July 10thJuly 14th.

Campers will practice and learn the basics of the game of volleyball to introduce them to the sport in a fun and safe environment. The camp will be held at the Rising Sun Community Center Park, drop off will be by the tennis courts. Cost of the camp is $100, which includes a t-shirt.

Photos courtesy of Erin Hamson and Holly Howes

Why Everyone Should Be Using a Travel Advisor

When many people think of a travel agent (or travel advisor as they are commonly called now) a store with brochures and travel posters possibly located next to a video rental store might come to mind, relics of a different time before the internet. However, travel advisors are still an available resource everyone should use.

It is true that you can research your next vacation on your own but that can be a time-consuming job. A great travel advisor will be able to save your valuable time and do the leg work for you. They are typically well seasoned travelers who can easily navigate different types of vacation options. Their knowledge can also help you not just book a trip, but to help plan activities, tours, or restaurants that will make your vacation truly memorable. They are there for you for every part of the trip, not just the booking.

A travel advisor is like having a personal assistant and an advocate rolled into one. If you do not enjoy waiting on hold, they will do it for you. If plans need to be changed, it is a quick call to your advisor, and they will handle the rest. If any unexpected situations arise during your trip, your advisor is available to act on your behalf to help you navigate the challenge. An advisor can also manage the logistics for an extended family trip or group vacation. All the advantages will help alleviate the stresses than can be involved in vacation planning.

Everyone wants to save money and travel advisors can help you do that with access to discounts regular travelers cannot obtain. It might be a price advantage or a booking site only available to travel advisors. There might be extra perks at resorts or on cruises that they will provide. The real bonus is using a travel advisor will cost you nothing and will likely provide you with a better price.

If you are thinking about that vacation of your dreams, give a travel advisor a call today. Let them save you time and money and make planning your trip stress free.

Lisa Lowry is a travel expert and blogger who owns a Cruise Planners franchise. She has traveled extensively and is ready to help you plan your dream vacation. You can reach her at Lisa.Lowry@Cruiseplanners.com or by calling (302) 985-6403. Her website and blog are at www.AlpacaMyBagsCruises.com

SUMMER CAMP AT SHOWCASE

Students ages 8 and up are invited to join us for three weeks of theatre fun! Students will learn all of the important parts of putting on their very own musical production - from audition to performance!

Camp runs July 10-28 (Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 3 PM)

Performances Friday, July 28 at 7 PM and Saturday, July 29 at 3 PM and 7 PM.

To register, please download and complete the registration at http://www.showcaseonmain.com/summer-camp.html.

Completed registration forms can be emailed to showcaseonmain@gmail.com

You will receive a confirmation email when your registration and payment have been received.

Registration price increases after May 1.

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

CAT ENSLEN, instructor

Cat Enslen (she/her) is honored to be working with Showcase on Main to bring you Seussical Jr. An active member of Delaware and Maryland community theatre since she was 8, she could be more excited to explore the educator side of the process. Cat has choreographed for summer camps for the last few years and is now directing and teaching for Child Drama Workshops and Drama Kids, while nannying during the day.

ROSEMARY CAMPBELL, assistant

Rosemary “Rosie” Campbell (she/her) has graduated from Cab Calloway as a theatre major having attended from grade 6-12. She has gathered experience in different techniques in acting as well as education in different forms of theatrical literature. Rosie has not only had the pleasure of working with in-school teachers such as Brendan Moser, Amanda Curry, and Tessa Laneve, Rosie has also had the pleasure to work with other theaters in Delaware like Wilmington Drama League, Delaware Theater Company, and Delaware Shakespeare.

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Now booking for the 2023 season!

by Lisa Lowry

THE FIRST EVER ALL-COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BAND

The Cecil County Public Schools Fine Arts Department is pleased to present the first ever All County Elementary School Band Concert for our Instrumental Students. The concert was held on Thursday March 30th at Elkton High School in front of a packed auditorium. We hope you enjoy the photos we did that night at the performance.

All County Elementary Band Members

FLUTE

Kamryn Caldwell, RSES, 5

Madison Emerson, CAES, 5

Taryn Frounfrlker, CHAR, 5

Zanyah Glasco, TEES, 5

Xavier Glassford, TEES, 5

Rebekah Lamper, LES, 5

Gladys Lightner, CAES, 5

Lillian McLaughlin, PES, 5

Linwood Parker, GMES, 5

Isabella Rader, CAES, 5

Audrey Steffen, COES, 5

Madison Thacker, CCES, 5

Lily Townsend, LES, 5

Samantha Tsyokplo, GMES, 5

CLARINET

Marissa Ayers, RSES, 5

Evan Bailey, TEES, 5

Brooklyn Esh, RSES, 5

Nora Kennedy, CAES, 5

Danielle Moroz, BES, 5

Aeavah Sifford, CAES, 5

Mackenzie Tollinger, CCES, 5

CLARINET 2

Emma Blankenship, CAES, 5

Ava Cooper, PES, 5

Elena Davidson, PES, 5

Orlando Hayes, TEES, 5

Leo Jackson, KES, 5

Caleb Mirabella, GMES, 5

Madalena Vicente Ginja Santos, CCES, 5

ALTO SAXOPHONE

Taylor Bines, COES, 5

Andres Espinosa, CCES, 5

Dayton Gentile, PES, 4

Carolyn Green, LES, 5

Aidan Hagan, LES, 5

Max Monterosso, CMES, 5

Liam Pyle, CAES, 5

Marcus Strahorn, CCES, 5

Dimius Wesley, GMES, 5

TRUMPET 1

Hadyn Bielert, CCES, 5

Luke Blum, LES, 5

Caleb Henrich, PES, 4

Tristan Hughes, COES, 5

William Larer, LES, 5

Landon Valderrama, KES, 5

Ryan Zimmer, CCES 5

TRUMPET 2

William Bailey, CES, 5

Alexandria Grant, NEES, 5

Cooper Otterson, CMES, 5

Rowan Rees, RSES, 5

Andrew Reynolds, KES, 5

Lamont Ringgold, CES, 5

Laxson Shuler, CAES, 5

FRENCH HORN

Elijah Brownell, CCES, 5

TROMBONE

Mason Auer, HHES, 5

Maddox Heverin, KES, 5

Robert Jefferys, PES, 4

Gage Long, CAES, 5

Penelope Moyer, CAES, 5

Riley O’Connor, ENES, 5

Neil Peddicord, PES, 5

Joshua Vazquez-Jimenez, TEES, 5

Braydon Wilbur, BVES, 5

EUPHONIUM/TUBA

Jade Crossan, RSES, 5

PERCUSSION

Zachary Allen, ENES, 5

Shane Barclay, CES, 5

Lucas Buckman, GMES, 5

Finn Burkhardt, CCES, 5

Wilfredo Diaz, TEES, 5

Shane Frye, GMES, 5

Jarrett Goodman, RSES, 5

Serena Marge, ENES, 5

Leon Wescoat, CCES, 5

Charlotte White, TEES, 5

Taylor Wiecek, PES, 4

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