Snapshots

Citation

Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-District 38) presents William Kozma with a Governor’s Citation in recognition of his demonstration of high integrity and ability on becoming an Eagle Scout. Kozma, a senior at Stephen Decatur High School, has also served in the General Assembly Page Program during the 2023 Legislative Session.

Donation

The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently donated $7,112 to Ocean Pines Golf Club to support its youth golf initiatives. The money will be used to purchase 53 sets of golf clubs for children, offer a golf clinic for 20 children, and pay for five spots in the camp. Pictured, from left, are Optimist member Bill Thomson; Head Pro Bob Beckelman; and Optimist member Bill Hickey.

Guest Speaker

Lauren Cooper, executive director of The CRICKET Center, was the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City’s guest speaker on March 1. She shared the CRICKET Center role in supporting children and their families that have been impacted by abuse. Kiwanis presented a $1,000 check. Pictured, from left, are Kiwanians Jose Alvarez and Jim Ulman, Cooper, and Kiwanians John Hanberry and Geoffrey Goodson.

New Member

February was a notable month for the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City, because eight new members were inducted. Pictured is Geoffrey Goodson, right, inducted at the Feb. 22 meeting, with President and sponsor of new inductees, Bob Wolfing.

Celebration At Wps

Worcester Preparatory School celebrated reaching its 100th day of school on Friday, March 3. Pre-K through Grade 5 students dressed as 100-yearolds, as well as participated in a variety of educational and philanthropic activities. (Far left) Pictured, from left, are third graders Jace Zervakos, Jack Fitgerald Parks, Tobi Blaska, Peter Van Dalen and Carter Harrison. (Left) First graders Palmer Hammonds and Michael Hovhannisyan. JACK CHAVEZ/