Library of Congress fellowship awarded to AACC professor
Gregory J. Segreti, professor and chairman of American studies/humanities/philosophy at Anne Arundel Community College, is one of 20 scholars who have been awarded a fellowship for a $120,000 research institute at the Library of Congress.
Segreti, an Annapolis resident, will take part in a 16-month study, "Cities and Public Spaces in Comparative Cultural Contexts." He will focus on public spaces in Annapolis.
The National Endowment for the Humanities funds the programs sponsored by the Community College Humanities Association and the Office of Scholarly Programs at the library. Fellows undertake guided interdisciplinary research at the library on individually proposed topics.
An AACC faculty member since 1975, Segreti is a history graduate of Catholic University of America. He earned a master's degree in American studies at the University of Maryland and a master's degree in art history at the Johns Hopkins University.
Educator, author to speak at St. Anne's on Tuesday
St. Anne's Day School will present psychologist JoAnn Deak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, as part of its speakers series.
Deak, who is also an educator and author, will speak on "Gender Research: What You Should Know as a Parent of a Girl or a Boy." The lecture will be held in the multipurpose room of the school, 3112 Arundel on the Bay Road, Annapolis.
Admission is free. Information: 410-263-8650.
Host families sought for exchange program
World Heritage, a public benefit organization, is seeking local host families for high school boys and girls from Spain, France, Germany, Thailand, Britain, Japan, Mexico, or Brazil through World Heritage International Student Exchange Program. Students are awaiting word on their host families for the 2003-2004 academic year.
A few students from Germany need homes for the fall semester this year. Host families provide room, board, and guidance for a teen-ager living thousands of miles from home. Students are well-screened and are selected based on academic performance, English proficiency, and personal interviews. Couples, single parents and families with and without children in the home are encouraged to apply.
Exchange students arrive from their home country before school begins for fall 2003. Each student is fully insured, brings his/her personal spending money and expects to bear their share of household responsibilities, as well as being included in normal family activities and lifestyles. At the same time, the student will be teaching their adopted host family about their culture and language.
Families may select the student of their choice from student applications, photos and biographical essays. Once paired, students and families are encouraged to begin corresponding before the student's arrival. Information: 800-888-9040.
VFW Post 2462 announces winners of contests
Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 2462 has announced the winners of its Voice of Democracy Contest. The winners are Zachary Brandt, first place; Brittany Stutzman, second place; and Zachary Groff, third place. Winners will receive gifts of $100, $75 and $50 respectively.
Winners of the Post's Patriot's Pen contest are Christina King, first place, $100; Jackie Johnson, second place, $75; and Charlotte Govbel, third place, $50.
Arundel High PTSO to hold town meeting Tuesday
Arundel High School's PTSO will hold a town meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday with several school board members and state legislators. There also will be a portrait-hanging in honor of former Arundel High Principal William Myers. Three other past principals are expected to attend. The meeting will be held in the media center of the school, 1001 Annapolis Road, Gambrills. Information: PTSO President Tom Frank, 410-987-1305.
Parent program set Wednesdays until April 2
The Family Tree of Anne Arundel County will offer a 12-week Parenting Program which will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through April 2, at the North County Recreation Center, 196 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park.
Parents will receive a certificate during a ceremony after completing the program. Topics will include habits of healthy families, parents' self-esteem and needs, stress and anger management, positive ways to discipline, importance of home safety, and succeeding in school.
The center will not offer child care during the sessions, so parents will need to make arrangements for their children. Information: 410-431-5340.
Area McDonald's taking scholarship applications
The McDonald's restaurants of Greater Baltimore are accepting applications for the Ray Kroc Youth Achievement Scholarship Award.
Local McDonald's restaurants will award $1,500 scholarships and the distinguished Ray Kroc Medallion to 20 high school seniors for a total of $30,000.
Kroc believed that "success was a direct result of an individual's persistence, determination and personal dedication to excellence, given these ingredients everything is possible." Based on this philosophy, the award continues to help young people achieve their goals.
The award is open to graduating seniors attending high school in Baltimore and in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford, Howard, Cecil and Carroll counties. Students will be judged on community involvement, leadership ability, academics and sportsmanship. An essay and a letter of recommendation from a principal, teacher or guidance counselor are required. The deadline for applying is March 28. Applications are available through guidance counselors at participating high schools.
Cotillion-style dances planned at Maryland Hall
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts will present a series of cotillion-style dances for seventh- and eighth-graders beginning this month. There will also be a session for fifth- and sixth-graders.
Themes and dates include:
Friday: Wedding Cotillion, focusing on going through the receiving line and how to address the bride and groom.
Feb. 7: Sock hop.
Feb. 21: Traditional cotillion.
March 2: Formal, including corsages and pictures.
The dress code will be khakis, blazers, a tie, dress shoes or boat shoes for boys, and a party dress, stockings and dress shoes for girls.
The cost is $80 for five sessions. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts is at 801 Chase St. in Annapolis.
Information: 410-263-5544.
Sessions to help parents with guiding students
The Family Resource Center of the Anne Arundel County public schools offers several events for parents next month:
Getting Ready for High School and Beyond from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Bates Middle School, 701 Chase Ave., Annapolis. Four-year planning, school-to-work transition and preparing for the college admissions process will be covered. Learn more about career planning and how to encourage children to explore career options. 410-263-0270.
Parenting for Success facilitator training from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Family Resource Center, Oakwood Elementary School, 330 Oak Manor Drive, Glen Burnie. 410-222-6429.
Students
Jessica Hale,
daughter of Sherlie and Stephen Hale of Pasadena, was recently recognized at a scholarship luncheon at Lee University, Cleveland, Tenn. Hale is a 2002 graduate of Chesapeake High School. She earned a Dean's Scholarship and is majoring in music.
Beth Hemminger and Megan Kennedy,
both of Annapolis, have been named to the dean's list at the College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio.
Diane Clifford
of Severn will intern at the Lore Degenstein Gallery, Selinsgrove, Pa., in the spring. Clifford's responsibilities will include the layout and installation of a French poster exhibition, and the organization of a new system for storing artwork. She hopes to gain museum curatorial experience while there. Clifford is a 1999 graduate of Archbishop Spalding High School, and the daughter of Christopher and Frances Clifford.
Melissa Mahoney,
daughter of Daniel and Marilyn Mahoney of Glen Burnie, has been named to the dean's list at York College, York, Pa. Mahoney is a graduate of Archbishop Spalding High School.