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Book your room at Hotel L'Approdo
4-star hotel near the beach
This Pettenasco hotel is located on a lake, offering direct access to the beach and only short distance from Villa Bossi, Mario Motta Plaza, and Sacred Mountain of Orta. Local attractions also include Basilica of San Giulio and Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso.
Hotel Features
At Hotel L'Approdo, hit the private beach where you can enjoy water skiing, then dine onsite at La Terrazza.
Room Amenities
In addition to LCD televisions with satellite channels, guestrooms include complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms come with showers and bidets.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
At your hotel
At your hotel
Unwind on the hotel's private beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Hotel L'Approdo like a seasonal outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna.
A complimentary breakfast is offered. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Sauna
- Conference space
- Total number of rooms - 72
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 3
- Garden
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Coffee shop or café
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Free Wi-Fi
- Luggage storage
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Restaurant
- Laundry facilities
- Snack bar/deli
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Direct access to private beach
- Private beach nearby
- Outdoor tennis court
- Conference space size (meters) - 21
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Tennis on site
- Year Built 1980
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Conference space size (feet) - 225
- Free self parking
- Train station pickup (complimentary)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Television in lobby
- Wedding services
- Free breakfast
Stay connected
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
Park your car
Free self parking
In your room
- Complimentary bottled water
- Pay movies
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free Wi-Fi
- Down comforter
- Balcony
- Room service (limited hours)
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Phone
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Shower only
- Bidet
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Satellite TV service
Eat and drink
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
La Terrazza - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking on site
- Tennis on site
- Water skiing on site
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body scrubs
- Ayurvedic treatments
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
The fine print for Hotel L'Approdo
When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property in cash. The tax will be reduced by 50% from the 8th consecutive night onwards. This tax does not apply to residents of the city or children under 13 years of age. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For further details, please contact the property using the information contained in the confirmation received after booking.
When you leave
Check-out time is 11 AM
How you can pay
Your pets
Pets allowed, Pet maximum weight in lb is 50
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 8 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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Mad Catz Interactive's CEO Discusses F4Q12 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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In addition to our focus on creating aspirational products, over the past few years we have expanded our geographic footprint as we continue to build a worldwide sales and marketing team. As games continue to cross geographic borders and the internet allows worldwide online competition, the company is committed to position itself as a leading provider of products that optimize the passionate video gamers' performance on a global basis.
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Gerald DeGrange, Principal
Brunswick Elementary School
Frederick County Public Schools
Nominated by JoAnne Carter
-The U.S. Department of Education recently applauded Brunswick Elementary for reducing achievement gaps in both reading and math, as well as our family-engagement strategies. The staff of Brunswick Elementary truly believe that every child can succeed.
Diana Kolego
Teacher, Hickory Elementary School
Harford County Public Schools
Nominated by Secretary Margaret Spellings
- Ms. Diana Kolego named as Maryland's 2006 Star of Teaching. Ms. Kolego is the recipient of the No Child Left Behind 2006 American Star of Teaching Award. The honor is given annually to one teacher in each state by the U.S. Department of Education to recognize teachers who demonstrate effective teaching practices. More than 4,000 teachers were nominated this year.
Rhonda Gray Pitts
Principal, Bladensburg Elementary School
Prince George's County Public Schools
Nominated by the school community
- Ms. Pitts is the recipient of The Washing Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award. For the past five years, Ms. Pitts has worked diligently to create a center of academic excellence for the diverse population of students at Bladensburg Elementary School. For the past 28 years, she has served as a teacher and educational administrator. Ms. Pitts continuously supports the growth of her staff as well as her students.
Ruth Eisenhour
Environmental Science Teacher
Harford Glen Environmental Education Center
Nominated by Dennis Kirkwood, Harford County Public Schools
- After many years of bringing nature to life for students, Ms. Eisenhour has earned recognition. Ms. Eisenhour recently was named one of three Maryland finalists for an award from the National Science Foundation for science and math teachers. Ms. Eisenhour has been teaching for 19 years. There is a level of excitement she brings to her teaching every day that is her baseline; she loves life and she loves teaching.
R. Paul Foster
Graphic Arts Teacher, Sollers Point Technical High School
Baltimore County Public Schools
- Is the recipient of the Education Awards of Excellence. The award is presented annually to one academic representative in recognition of outstanding contributions to education and training in the graphic arts. Mr. Foster has been teaching Graphic Communications for 7 years. Mr. Foster has helped teachers move forward with PrintEd, a national accreditation for graphic communications program. In 2005, Mr. Foster was named the Dundalk Chamber of Commerce High School Teacher of the Year.
Thomas M. Saunders
Principal, Elkridge Landing Middle School
Howard County Public Schools
Mr. Saunders was honored with a Distinguished Educational Leadership Award from The Washington Post. Mr. Saunders believes that middle school children need structured, yet nurturing environment, even as they grow more independent. He instituted a school-wide program to improve student behavior and reduce suspensions and disciplinary referrals. Principal Saunders' devotion for teaching middle school children began during his student-teaching experience at Elkridge Landing Middle School, and he never left. Mr. Saunders has been at the school for five years.
Donna Paoletti Phillips
Teacher, Robert Frost Middle School
Montgomery County Public Schools
Ms. Phillips, a civic education teacher at Robert Frost Middle School in Rockville, Maryland, is the recipient of the inaugural American Civic Education Teacher Award (ACETA). Ms. Phillips was recognized as 'the cornerstone of democracy" at the Fourth Annual Congressional Conference on Civic Education, in Washington, D.C., for her exemplary work in bringing the study of the Constitution to students through the Center for Civic Education's 'We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution' program. She teaches the program to her four middle school classes, as well as engages all 8th grade teachers in a school-wide simulated congressional hearing.
Raymond Peloquin
Carroll County Public Schools
Nominated by parents of his students
Dr. Charles M. Christian
Professor and founding director of Black SAGA
Coppin State University
Nominated by Evelyn Adkins Carter, Perrywood Elementary School, Prince George's County
Mat Clever
Physical Education Teacher, Howard High School, Howard County Public Schools
Nominated by Jessica Pearsall, Howard County Public Schools
Karen Gyolai, Enrichment Teacher, Bakerfield Elementary School, Harford County Public Schools
Simone Moran, Art Teacher, Bakerfield Elementary School, Harford County Public Schools
Nominated by Eric Cromwell, Coordinator of Accelerated Programs, Harford County Public Schools
Chris Horne, Ronnie Voigt, Jim Sniezek, Space Day Team Leaders, Walkersville Elementary School, Frederick County Public Schools
Nominated by Maryland State Department of Education
Judy Dent
Principal, Patuxent Elementary School, Prince George's County Public Schools
Nominated by Michael Powell, Patuxent Elementary School
Landa Mclauren
Principal, Western High School, Baltimore City
Nominated by Anthony Williams, PTA President, Western High School
- Thanks to the leadership of Ms. Mclauren, Western High School has had 100 percent college acceptance of graduating seniors for the past three years and 96 percent for the 2005-2006 school year. Further, in the past 3-½ years, students have received more than 18.2 million dollars in scholarships and since the inception of the Maryland State HSA; the school has been rated in the top 10 percent in the state of Maryland.
Matthew Record
- Mr. Matthew Record is a second grade teacher and "rising superstar educator" (according to his peers) and just completed his first year of teaching at Snow Hill Elementary School, a Title I and 2005 National Blue Ribbon School. He comes from a family of educators. His father is principal of Snow Hill High School and his mother is principal of Cedar Chapel Special School.
Pamela SouthGreenwood Elementary School TeacherSomerset County Public SchoolsNominated by Karen Linamen
- Ms. South, a second grade teacher, led a team of teachers in creating a Legacy Garden. This multi-grade level beautification project involved all students and was made possible through a grant Ms. South acquired. Each grade level applied real-life math application skills by plotting their garden in front of the school.
Andy YountSandy Mount Elementary School Teacher/ CounselorCarroll County Public SchoolsNominated by Barbara Guthrie and Monica Smith
- Andy Yount has been a guidance counselor at Sandymount Elementary School for the past 6 years. During this time, he has inspired thousands of students to believe in themselves, see possibilities that they did not know existed, and try skills never tried before. His classroom lessons involve creative hands-on strategies that are highly engaging for students and allow them to reflect on and practice new skills and ideas. He often involves "older" students to assist during the lesson and encourages these peer leaders to develop their leadership skills by helping younger students. His "Shakespeare for Kids" program culminates in an annual Shakespearean production by 5th grade students. Through these performances, students are provided the opportunity to develop responsibility and teamwork, as well as present artistic performances at a level not expected in such young people. Mr. Yount's love of children, creative style, and engaging activities bring PRIDE to Sandymount Elementary School.
Patty RassaSollers Point Technical High SchoolBaltimore County Public SchoolsNominated by Nancy Krystkiewicz & Ashley Honnora Smith
-Under the instruction of Patty Rassa, the Allied Health Program at Sollers Point is a superb program for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the medical field. Ms. Rassa's dedication to preparing her students for clinical positions is displayed through her diligence and patience. Several students go on to successfully and immediately acquire positions within the medical field.
Seth RobertsUrbana High School, Social Studies TeacherFrederick County Public SchoolsNominated by Dian Nelson, FCPS Communication Coordinator
- Only two public school teams made the nation's top 8 in the 2005 Fed Challenge economics competition. Among 280 teams, Frederick County's Urbana High School students made the nation's final four. Coached by social studies teacher Seth Roberts, the team devoted more than 3,500 hours to the challenge. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan posed a question for the final round of national competition. Citibank awarded the Urbana team $25,000. "This is outstanding evidence that economics education in Frederick County is first class nationwide," says Superintendent Dr. Linda Burgee.
Ronnie VoigtWalkersville Elementary School TeacherFrederick County Public SchoolsNominated by Dian Nelson, FCPS Communication Coordinator
-Five years in a row, Ronnie Voigt has led elementary teams from Frederick County Public Schools to 1st-place national awards in Space Day Design Challenges competition. Eight of the student teams she coached placed first, including teams from Walkersville and South Frederick Elementary. Ms. Voigt was the Space Day spokesperson at the National Science Teacher Association Conference, where she described the excellent preparation the competition provides students. Meeting the many science, math, technology and language arts standards has required the students and Ms. Voigt to meet countless hours after school. "As the Baby Boomer generation retires, the demand for young scientists and engineers is expected to increase at almost four times the rate of all other occupations," says Lockheed Martin's president and CEO Robert Stevens, whose company cosponsors the Space Day event. Ms. Voigt does first-class work in preparing students for future work in critical fields that demand skills in math, science, technology and engineering.
Kim LongGovernor Thomas Johnson Middle School CounselorFrederick County Public SchoolsNominated by Dian Nelson, FCPS Communication Coordinator
- For the first time a Maryland school counselor has received the title, "National Middle School Counselor of the Year" from the American School Counselor Association. That distinction goes to Kim Long from Governor Thomas Johnson Middle School in Frederick County. Mrs. Long is a 22-year veteran counselor. She established one of the first peer mediation programs in the county. "Anyone wanting to observe a first-class program need only go to TJ where the program models the best of how peer mediation should be done," says colleague Peggy Throne, who nominated Mrs. Long for the state-level award that put her in the running for this outstanding national recognition.
Kathryn Jean RedmondWestminster High School TeacherCarroll County Public SchoolsNominated by Marjorie Lohnes, Supervisor of Career & Technology Education
- Jean Redmond has worked tirelessly to establish a National Academy Foundation , Academy of Finance Program at Westminster High School to serve juniors and seniors from all Carroll County High Schools interested in careers in the world of finance. She has attended National Academy Foundation conferences and leadership meetings and established partnerships within the business community that provided relevant opportunities for her students. Mrs. Redmond has focused and implemented the curriculum that has exposed her students to experience at Legg Mason and the Federal Reserve Bank and qualified them for paid summer internships. She is a teacher who truly models rigor, relevance and relationships in her teaching.
Sherri KennedyPatuxent Valley Middle School TeacherHoward County Public SchoolsNominated by Suzanne Gross
- Sherri illustrates and inspires a willingness to tackle all jobs; none are too small nor too big for her giving heart and talented spirit to handle. When Sherri was hired at Patuxent Valley, she managed to get all 80 staff members in shape. The office hums with positive productivity and organized efficiency. All questions, big or small, are handled with a smile and the answer is given patiently. She stays late in the evening learning new programs, shopping for academic breakfasts, and then invites staff and neighbors into her home to celebrate each other. She also recognized two of our employees recently stationed in Iraq by making cards. She also wheels around our building carts that supply food for the weary and she teaches students how to scrap book their lives. Her staff believes that she never sleeps or if she does, she is dreaming up more ways to keep them organized and amazed.
Barbara ArmourGifted/Talented/Advanced Programs Resource TeacherAnne Arundel County Public SchoolsNominated by Barbara Zelley, Gifted & Talented Coordinator
- Ms. Amour mentors and prepares students all year for the National History Day State Final and under her supervision, students in Anne Arundel County will acquire historical knowledge and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. This year's theme Communication in History: The Key to Understanding, offers students the opportunity to think more deeply about the relevance of three complex terms: communication, history, and understanding—not only national but global history topics.
Sandra ArnoldCentral High School Media SpecialistOffice of Library Media Services Project ManagerPrince George's County Public SchoolsNominated by Shari Blohm, PG County Office of Library Media Services Supervisor
- Ms. Arnold was appointed Project Manager of a new online automation system implemented in all school libraries in Prince Georges County. As a manager, Ms. Arnold and a Library Support Team took on the responsibility to collect information determined necessary by the automation company from more than 190 county schools. During the implementation, Ms. Arnold not only met every single deadline for the automation system she also continued to successfully run her own high school library media program. Ms. Arnold's tireless efforts and enthusiasm for the project will ensure the availability of these resources for all Prince George's County public school students.
George RadcliffeMaryland Association of Environment and Outdoor Education (MAEOE)Member & Past PresidentNominated by Carol Towle, Executive Director MAEOE
Mr. Radcliffe received a Disney Education Award for his creativity, innovative teaching methods and ability to inspire students, according to a press release. George will receive $10,000 and his school gets $15,000. Plus, he gets to visit Disneyland in California for a celebration.
Gregory J. McNeilAnne Arundel County-Freetown Elementary School TeacherNominated by Prof. Elaine Sykes
Mr. McNeil successfully established Freetown Elementary as a participant in Black Saga Competition and Exchange City (JAYCEE) He mentors student writers chosen for the poetry competition and also coordinates yearly trip to Constitution Hall in Philadelphia. In short McNeil works to forge a lasting and dynamic link between an historic African American school and the larger community for the children in the order to give them a sense of their history and personal pride.
Lura Eckard
Special Education Teacher
Westminster West Middle School Special Education TeacherCarroll County Public SchoolsNominated by Dianna Salm, Parent
Ms. Eckard is the Special Education Academic Development Teacher at Westminster West Middle School. She recently received a personal commendation from State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick and parent Dianna Salm for her tireless efforts in working with student Robert Salm. As a result of Ms. Eckard's commitment to Robert's education, both his parents and teachers have seen a vast improvement in his schoolwork and his increased maturity. Ms. Eckard helped Robert with his curriculum for high school and to ensure a smooth transition from middle school and has kept the lines of communication open with Robert's parents.
Maryland's Service-Learning Leadership, Service-Learning FellowsMaryland State Department of EducationNominated by Julie Ayers, MSDE
Maryland's statewide Service-Learning Fellows Program will induct eight new members. This 13th annual class of inductees has succeeded in providing K-12 public school students interesting, inspiring, and academically challenging service-learning experiences. This year's experiences include service to the United Fund and Baltimore Marathon, environmental cleanup projects, collections for the needy, and donations to an area medical center.
Margaret Buckler, North Carroll Middle School, Family/Consumer Science Teacher, Carroll County
Jennifer Cross, Spring Ridge Middle School, Social Studies Teacher, St. Mary's County
Cheryl Doughty, James M. Bennett Senior High School, Family/Consumer Science Teacher, Wicomico County
Katie Douglas, St. Michael's Elementary School, Language Arts Teacher, Talbot County
Joanna Heckman, Arundel Middle School, Science Teacher, A.Arundel County
Tyrone Holmes, North Caroline High School, Art Teacher, Caroline County
Bethany Restrick, Edgewood High School, English Teacher, Harford County
Cheyanne Zahrt, Lake Clifton-Eastern High School, Physics & Health Teacher, Baltimore City
Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals of the YearMaryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP)Principal Winners & Assistant Principal WinnerNominated by MSDE
Heath E. Morrison, Thomas Stone High School, Charles County
-Upon arrival at Thomas Stone as principal in 2000, Mr. Morrison's goal was to focus on instruction. After many meetings with parents, teachers and students the decision was made to accelerate achievement in the Advanced Placement program. When he first came to Thomas Stone only 135 students were involved in 7 different AP classes. This past year there were 850 students in the 21 AP offerings and 96 percent of them took the AP exam. Minority participation in the AP program has grown from 13 percent to 31 percent in a minority population that makes up 40 percent of the school. In addition over 68 percent of Thomas Stone students were accepted into post-secondary education-the highest in the school's history and they accumulated over $4.2 million in scholarship money-the highest in Charles County Public Schools System. Morrison is revered among educators, parents and students alike recieving the Washington Post Distinguised Educator Leadership Award and the Maryland Association of Student Council State Principal of the Year Award. According to one of his teachers, "Mr. Morrison is every teacher's dream."
Cathy J. Townsend, Salisbury Middle School, Wicomico County
-As principal since the year 2000, Towsend was challenged to create a cohesive school learning communitythat focuses on success for all. Salisbury Middle draws from a very diverse pool of students ranging from the wealthiest families in the county to those who may be homeless. The school has a 62 percent minority population, about 50 percent of students qualify for free and reduced meals (FARMS), and 14 percent of students are Special Education students. Her philosophy is that ALL middle school students are at-risk at some point of their adolescent years, so she had geared her efforts at SMS to meet success in the form of academic, social, and behavioral improvement, intervention, and achievement for her students through a plethora of programs. Some of them include: Gentlemen's Club, Ladies Club, RESPECT Campaign, Minority Achievement Academy, S.H.O.U.T.: Students Helping Other Understand Themselves Reading Rally, 21st Century After School Learning Center, and C.A.R.E.S.:Children At-Risk Educationally and Socially, and many more. Towsend was honored at the MetLife/NASSP Principal of the Year in Washington, D.C. One of her teachers noted that, "Mrs. Townsend is always seeking activities that will help others be successful...and provides opportunities that will improve or enhance [students'] potential for success."
Assistant Principal:
Lori L. Batts, Mardela Middle and High School, Wicomico County
-To improve the teaching and learning environment for special education students, Batts worked with a small group of teachers to study ideas in how to restructure the department, level caseloads, and provide more service hours in the day. They focused on "looping" in which teachers follow their students through all four years of high school. Research has shown that looping eliminates many behavior issues, results in a reduced drop our rate, and increases grade point averages. Parents are pleased with this program and a special educator said, "Ms. Batts artfully balances compassion for each student as a valued individual with the logistical concerns of meeting those individuals needs in a large high school."
2005 Chesapeake Bay Trust Educator of the Year AwardsElementary & High School Teacher WinnersNominated by MSDE
- The Chesapeake Bay Trust has recognized two Maryland teachers that have demonstrated a sustained commitment to Bay education, field experiences, and restoration effects, while simultaneously advancing student achievement. Each winner recieves a $2,500 award, a plaque honor his or her accomplishments, and attendance at the Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Educators (MAEOE) conference. This year's Chesapeake Bay Trust Teacher of the Year winners are:
Pam Sherfey, Fourth Grade, Linton Springs Elementary, Carroll County
- Each year Pam asks her students to take ownership of an ambitious environmental project to improve the water quality of local waterways. Students identify a problem, devise a plan blending science, social studies, math, and language arts throughout the process. Students present this plan school-wide explaining the need for assistance. Pam's school-wide projects include creating a wetland, installing a native garden, establishing a rain garden, and planting a meadow to provide a habitat for birds and insects.
Alan Hammond, Enviromental Science, Allegany High School, Allegany County
- Alan launched the environmental science at his school twelve years ago and has since nurtured it into one of the schools most popular programs. His students conduct in-depth studies of their local watershed and then expand those principles to gain an understanding of the Bay watershed. They discuss the cultural and economic value of the Bay and Alan often extends learning into field experiences. Under Alan's leadership the school received one of the state's first Green School Awards.
2005 Chesapeake Bay Trust Educator of the Year AwardsChesapeake Bay TrustElementary & High School Teacher FinalistsNominated by MSDE
- The Chesapeake Bay Trust Teacher of the Year Awards celebrates the contribution that Maryland teachers make to restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay. They are recognized by the organization for inspiring environmental stewardship not only to students but their fellow educators as well. Each year the Trust chooses two winners-one elementary or middle school teacher and one high school teacher- who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to Bay education. This year's Chesapeake Bay Trust Teacher of the Year finalists are:
Elementary School Teacher Finalists
• Sandra Geddes, Fourth Grade, Westbrook ES, Montgomery County
• Mary Ann Perret, First Grade, Davidsonville ES, Anne Arundel County
• Mike Powell, Sixth Grade, Patuxent ES, Prince George's County
High School Teacher Finalists
• Billie Bradshaw, Physics, Poolesville High School, Montgomery County
• Margaret Paul, Horticulture & Environmental Science, Towson High School, Baltimore County
Francine PlotyciaAbingdon ElementaryHarford County Public Schools; Second Grade TeacherNominated by MSDE- The National Science Foundation recognized Francine Plotycia as the one of the nation's most innovative and creative educators with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award is the foundation's highest distinction for math and science teachers at the elementary and secondary levels.
Kevin CorwinColonel Richardson High SchoolCaroline County Public Schools; TeacherNominated by Lisa Redmiles, Colonel Richardson HS Educator
- Colonel Richardson High School takes pride in their community by using homeroom competitions to raise money for community and charitable organizations. Mr. Corwin's homeroom repeatedly wins these awards despite the transition of students from semester to semester. In fact his students blew away the competition in a recent can food drive with more than 577 cans collected and more than $70 raised with only 13 students.
Arundel High School Yearbook Staff & Advisor, Wanda Trimnal Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Students & AdvisorNominated by MSDE
- Arundel High School's yearbook staff and their advisor, Wanda Trimnal, won a third-place category award for excellence in the Maryland Scholastic Press Association publications contest for the 2004 school. This contest allowed students to compete against other student publications within the state of Maryland.
Annapolis High School's Literary Magazine Staff & Advisor, Leslie GershonAnne Arundel County Public Schools; Students & AdvisorNominated by MSDE
- The student staff of Annapolis High School's literary magazine won a first-place category award for excellence in the Maryland Scholastic Press Association's 2004 publications contest. This contest allowed the students to compete against other student publications within the state of Maryland. The staff is advised by Leslie Gershon.
Second Graders of Middlesex Elementary SchoolMiddlesex Elementary SchoolBaltimore County Public Schools, Students & EducatorsNominated by Kathleen Cecil
- The second graders of Middlesex Elementary School wrote and produced a play about saving trees. They also produced enviro-infomercials, which aired on their morning announcements. These ambitious second graders were encouraged to use critical and creative thinking through a recently revised Primary Talent Development curriculum entitled, "Branching Out with Trees."
The students, along with the help of their teachers, Lynn Foertsch, Samantha Miller, Gerri Purkey, and Patricia Rock, sponsored a tree planting.
Pamela Mesta, Coordinator of ESOL Caroll CountyCarroll County Public Schools; EducatorNominated by MSDE
- Pamela Mesta earned the highest credential in the teaching profession from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards in Early Childhood Generalist. Currently, Mesta works as the English for Speakers of Other Languages Coordinator (ESOL) for Carroll County Public Schools.
Jaime JezovnikRobert Moton Elementary SchoolCarroll County Public Schools; EducatorNominated by MSDE
- Jaime Jezovnik received the highest credential in the teaching profession from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards in Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Exceptional Needs Specialist. She was recognized as Carroll County Teacher of the Year in 2003.
Dr. Penny J. MakuchalWorchester County Public Schools; School NurseNominated by Dr. Jane W. Pruitt, Worchester County Public Schools
- Penny J. Malcuchal successfully defended her dissertation proposal in the UMES PhD program of study on Organizational Leadership in December 2004. She will be awarded her doctorate in education in May 2005. In 2005, she was named USA Today Top Public School Teachers in America, Worchester County Woman of the Year, and also received the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore- Excellence in Education Grant. In 2004, she was named Maryland School Nurse of the Year and Finalist National School Nurse of the Year.
Drs. Sarah Haines and Robert Blake, Towson UniversityNominated by Dr. Sarah Haines, Towson University
- Dr. Sarah Haines and Dr. Robert Blake received a grant from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, which enabled them to incorporate Chesapeake Bay related issues into their classroom teaching. Their students were able to create a schoolyard habitat to alleviate some the water quality problems of the Bay.
Robert GrayBaltimore County Public Schools, TeacherNominated by Dr. Sarah Haines, Towson University Professor of Biology
-Mr. Gray, an Essex Elementary School teacher, participated in a grant project with Towson University sponsored by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. After receiving professional development focused on the Chesapeake Bay watershed, Mr. Gray created a schoolyard project for his students to alleviate the problems associated with the Bay. His class created a rain garden to collect run-off before it enters a storm drain on the school playground.
Ms. Geraldine DuvalMontgomery County Public Schools, TeacherNominated by Hugo Jackson, Howard County, Teacher & Veronica Henderson, Baltimore County Teacher.
- Geraldine is a strong young educator and advocate for the Maryland State Teachers Association, whose life was forever changed after a tragic car accident that left her without her fiancée and with serious physical ailments. She has managed to overcome the physical emotional limitations resulting from the accident and returned to field of education in three short months.
Sharon MalecAllegany County Public Schools, English TeacherNominated by Karen Devore, Coordinator of Acceleration & Enrichment, ACPS
- Through the Great Expectations Grant and dedication of this English teacher, ninth graders at Westmar High had the opportunity to attend a professional performance of "Frankenstein" at the Cumberland Theatre and a sit down brunch @ Allegany College Culinary Café. For many this was their first live professional performing arts experience.
Audrey StickneyBaltimore County Public Schools, Gifted & Talented Nominated by Jeanne Paynter, MSDE
-In her third year as a "Catalyst Resource Teacher" of gifted education at, Winfield Elementary, a Title I school, Audrey Stickney began her new job with others telling her "We don't have any gifted children here." Over the past 2 years, Audrey changed that deficit and mindset through her relentless pursuit of talent development among the children at Winfield. She conducted pull-out groups, teaching high-level reading, math, science, and social studies to students who others believed "couldn't do it." She held parent information meetings to educate parents to support their children and co-planned with other teachers to raise expectations for all students. As a result of her efforts, teachers now come to her with tales of "talent spotting" and students that they would like her to consider for the gifted program.
John CeschiniMontgomery County Public Schools, PrincipalNominated by Ray Zeigler, Maryland State Department of Education
- John Ceschini is principal of Kensington Parkwood Elementary School, an arts integrated model school in Montgomery County. He was formerly principal of Rockledge Elementary School (Bowie, MD), a Maryland Blue Ribbon School that received national recognition for its fine arts program. Harvard University included Rockledge in its "Why Arts Survive" research and determined that its program is one of eight promising arts schools in the nation. The Rockledge Arts program received the 2002 Boyer Foundation Grant/Award for best practices. In 2000 Ceschini was one of four educators in the nation selected for the BRAVO Network 2000 National Arts Education award. In 1999, he received the Washington Post Outstanding Educational Leader award.
Michael SmithBaltimore City Public Schools, Special Education TeacherNominated by Dionne A. Reed, Maryland State Department of Education
- An exceptional Special Education teacher at Lake Clifton High School. Mr. Smith is gifted in teaching special needs students the skills they need to function on their own as adults. His knowledge of the subject matter, patience, and genuine care for his students make him an effective and invaluable teacher in Baltimore City Schools.
Maria LowryBaltimore County Public Schools, TeacherNominated by T. Blair, Deep Creek Middle School Educator
- Maria Lowry created an atmosphere of positive learning at Deep Creek Middle School by bringing in technology and resources to expand the curriculum at her school. Her efforts to raise standards and expectations of all students and desire to increase achievement largely contributed to the school's "magnet school" status in 2005.
Claudia SimmonsMontgomery County Public Schools, EducatorNominated by Linda Zang, Maryland State Department of Education
- Claudia Simmons, MCPS Head Start Director, was active in an effort to improve the quality of the childcare programs in Montgomery County in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, Early Childhood Services and the Montgomery County Public Schools. Simmons was instrumental in this initiative to train and provide on going mentoring to childcare providers as a means of building capacity for the community-based programs serving low-income families.
Marquita DuvernayPrince Georges County Public Schools, EducatorNominated by Linda Zang, Maryland State Department of Education
- Marquita Duvernay, a PGPS Head Start Coordinator championed a successful partnership with the Prince Georges County Department of Health to increase the health utilization rates for Head Start children. Marquita was instrumental in establishing partnerships with Americorp and the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene that improve care to low-income children. She is also working with additional partners such as Bowie State University to address behavioral problems of children in Head Start to help them acquire social and emotional skills necessary to succeed in school.
Jillian Van EllsBaltimore City Public Schools, TeacherNominated by Dr. Sarah Haines, Towson University
- Jillian was a participant in a grant project conducted by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. NOAA provided professional development for teachers that focused on the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The teachers applied what they had learned in the classroom, and at the end of the school year, each teacher assisted his or her classroom students in creating a schoolyard project that would serve to alleviate some of the problems associated with the Bay. Jillian's class created a native plant garden to collect run-off before it enters a storm drain on the school playground.
Erin BockstieBaltimore County Public Schools, Special Education TeacherNominated by Stephanie Kirby, Baltimore County Public Schools
- Erin, a Special Education Teacher at Parkville High School, is highly motivated student whose initiative and desire to go beyond the norm including a commitment to the families of her students, make her a model for families with kids with special needs. She renews parents' confidence in the public school system and meets the unique needs of her autistic students.
Dr. Francis "Skip" Fennell McDaniel College, ProfessorNominated by Donna Watts, Maryland State Department of Education
-Dr. Fennell was recently elected as the President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. For years Dr. Fennell has been committed to enhancing the knowledge of students and teachers about the best practices in mathematics, as chairperson of the Maryland Mathematics Commission.
Teachers of the Year 2004 - 2005
Teachers of the Year 2005 - 2006
Mariah Aichinger, Colleen Cornacchione, Margene Versace and Terri Etheridge
William Paca / Old Post Road Elementary School, Harford County Public Schools
Nominated by Eric Cromwell, Coordinator of Accelerated Learning Programs
-Thanks to the leadership of guidance counselors Ms. Aichinger, Ms. Cornacchione, Ms. Versace, and home visitor Ms. Etheridge, the William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School had the distinction of being the only elementary school in Harford County to be honored with the Maryland Center for Character Education School of the Year Award, (September, 2004). The school was awarded this honor for implementing a systematic, school-wide approach to teaching and reinforcing elements of character such as respect, honesty, responsibility, perseverance and integrity.
Denise Webster
Art Teacher, Loch Raven High School, Baltimore County Public Schools
Nominated by Jacqueline Lamp, Principal, Loch Raven High School
-In April 2005, Loch Raven High School experienced a flood of major proportions causing extensive damage and resulting in the destruction of the Art Department's fine arts studio and sculpture studio. It destroyed the work of the Advanced Placement students who were preparing for a May Advanced Placement test. Ms. Webster treated the students as survivors, not victims and taught her students that "we move on, life continues." The students spent weekends and many long days into nights to prepare for the AP tests and in the end, 15 students went to the test and 15 students passed! "Denise Webster taught a powerful lesson and the beneficiaries were our community and students," said Ms. Lamp, Principal, Loch Raven High School.
Barry Palmer
Physical Education Teacher, Stevens Forest Elementary School
Nominated by The Vaughn Family, Parents
-Every year Mr. Palmer directs the 4th and 5th grade play at Stevens Forest Elementary. He puts in countless hours and energy into ensuring that the play is a huge success –and it always is! In addition to this huge task and his full-time job as the Physical Education teacher at the school, he also directs the gymnastics team, the Tumbleweeds, who perform several times a year for the school. "Where he finds the energy, we don't know but we speak for many parents when we say, we are lucky to have him at Stevens Forest Elementary School."
Dara Feldman
Kindergarten Teacher, Garrett Park Elementary School
-Garrett Park Elementary School kindergarten teacher, Ms. Feldman, was named Outstanding Elementary School Teacher at the annual Disney Teacher Awards. Each year, Disney honors 45 exceptional teachers selected from more than 50,000 nominees. Ms. Feldman was recognized for her "commitment to teaching results in a creative, high-tech kindergarten where children learn about the wonder – and sometimes the tragedy – of the world they live in." Her classes communicate over the Internet with kindergarteners in other countries.
Gina Massella
Principal, Howard High School, Howard County Public Schools
-Ms. Massella has worked tirelessly to improve student achievement, student morale, and the student's environment at Howard High School. In July, 2004, she was appointed the school's principal and while facing many unforeseen obstacles, she managed to create a very strong improved staff at Howard High, increased student achievement and spirit, created a new team structure for 9th graders to make the transition to high school smoother, improved inclusive education for students with disabilities and is working to return students with disabilities to Howard High rather than send them to other schools.
Paula Smith
Dropout Prevention Instructional Assistant, E. Russell Hicks Middle School
Washington County Public Schools
Nominated by Roger Stenersen, Washington County Public Schools
-In her role as a Dropout Prevention Instructional Assistant at E. Russell Hicks Middle School in Hagerstown, Ms. Smith monitors the attendance, academic performance, and behavior of students in sixth grade and she intervenes in cases where her students are not meeting with success. She works with students as a tutor, teacher, parent, and disciplinarian. Further, she helps parents to understand what is expected of students for them to be successful and how parents can make the key difference in their child's life. Ms. Smith has also coordinated the Big Brothers / Big Sisters In-School Mentoring Program at her school. According to her colleague, "Paula has been an inspiration to many staff at E. Russell Hicks and has lit many sparks to help light the flame of school success."
Craig Rollins
Teacher, Milford Mill Academy College of Excellence
Baltimore County Public Schools
& the 9th Grade School of Transition and Leadership
Nominated by Gregory J. Pilewski, Milford Mill Academy College of Excellence
-Milford Mill Academy is in its second year of implementing a Freshman Academy. Mr. Rollins volunteered to lead the 9th Grade School of Transition and Leadership as an academy dean and social studies teacher. His enthusiasm for taking on dual roles has been a new experience for him, but his hard work is producing positive results and is having a tremendous impact on the Freshman Academy. Mr. Rollins organized a two-day summer professional development for his staff where they created a new vision and mission statement, a common set of academic and behavioral expectations and a set of common core values called "9 Steps to Freshman Success."
Deborah Clark
Physical Education Teacher, Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School
-In October 2005, the Maryland Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance named Ms. Clark the Maryland State Elementary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. It is the only award for physical education teachers offered by a statewide organization. Ms. Clark, who is in her 30th year of teaching, said she is still shocked by receiving this honor, adding, "it's so wonderful to be rewarded for doing something you love."
Diane Crumbacher
Art Teacher, Perry Hall Middle School, Baltimore County Public Schools
Nominated by Sandy McGuire, Perry Hall Middle School
-As part of the 7th grade art curriculum, students must complete a service project. Perry Hall Middle School's Art Teacher, Ms. Crumbacher decided to have students make fleece blankets in art to send to victims of Hurricane Katrina. This project took off and became not only art classes, but also students staying after school. In addition, parents became involved as well as a local restaurant and trucking company, which shipped the blankets. Each blanket also had a book inside donated by students. In the end, 220 blankets were sent to the victims.
Juan Castro
Art Teacher, Towson High School, Baltimore County Public Schools
Nominated by James L. Tucker, Jr., Coordinator of Fine Arts
Maryland State Department of Education
-Mr. Castro, a Towson High School Art Teacher, has been awarded the 2005 American Stars of Teaching Award. Only one teacher from each state receives this honor. According to a colleague, "it is very significant for the arts education community that the 2005 recipient is an art teacher." Mr. Castro is known as a phenomenal photography teacher where he has mentored several nationally recognized student artists, including a couple Presidential scholars in the arts. "He truly delivers excellence in the classroom."
Sarah Welty
Agriculture Teacher, Walkersville High School, Frederick County Public Schools
-Walkersville High School's Ms. Welty was named Maryland's 2005 Outstanding Agricultural Educator at the 2005 Maryland Agricultural Teachers Conference. In her 15th year of teaching agriculture, Ms. Welty said she believes in developing a good rapport with her students and ensuring there is mutual respect in the classroom. In her class, students get lots of hands-on opportunities and she tries to present things in different ways to interest them in the subject.
Jill Coutts
Resource Teacher, Northwood High School, Montgomery County Public Schools
-Ms. Coutts, a Northwood High School resource teacher, has been recognized for her environment-friendly projects. At the 2006 Chesapeake Bay Trust Award ceremony, Ms. Coutts received a special recognition award for the school's Green Roof Project, a 600-square-foot green roof – a relatively new storm water mitigation technique – installed last fall as a demonstration project, making it the first green roof on a Maryland school. In addition, a grant Ms. Coutts submitted for a school landscaping project won a $15,000 regional award from Best Buy, recognizing schools and teachers who are integrating interactive technology into the curriculum.
Alexander Jaffurs
Math Teacher, Patuxent High School, Calvert County Public Schools
-Since taking charge of Patuxent High School's Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus program, Mr. Jaffurs has helped boost student scores on the AP test from 67 percent to 93 percent. Further, enrollment in the school's AP Calculus program has increased from 23 students the year before Mr. Jaffurs joined the school to more than 100. Mr. Jaffurs organizes an annual summer institute for 8th graders; promotes staff development; encourages teachers to share successful strategies and provides extra instruction and encouragement for struggling 9th graders. This National Board Certified educator has been an integral force in his students' academic success.
Kelly Smith
English Teacher, Dulaney High School, Baltimore County Public Schools
-Ms. Smith, a Dulaney High School English teacher, stimulates widespread excitement about reading by turning the entire school community into a book club. Through her "One Book, One Dulaney" program, students, parents and staff select a single book to read, which they discuss during after-school and evening book talks. Through her "Reader's Theater" project, students come to understand literature through interpretation and performance, writing, acting and creating poster art for a variety of stories and plays. Further, she helped develop and co-chairs Students Organized for Academic Success (SOAR), a program that provides support and assistance to challenged students who have demonstrated potential for academic success. Thanks to Ms. Smith's creative instruction and leadership, test scores have soared and so have students' prospects for academic success beyond high school.
Fran Donaldson
Principal, Deep Run Elementary School, Howard County Public Schools
-In 2005, the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) selected Ms. Donaldson as Elementary Principal of the Year. When Ms. Donaldson arrived at Deep Run Elementary School in 1998, she found an overcrowded Pre-K-5 school with social, emotional and academic problems that could not be adequately addressed with available resources. Taking action under a bold mission statement, "Success for all! Whatever it takes" she obtained a grant to hire an alternative education teacher to improve student behavior and make the school environment safer. She says, "I believe that by setting high expectations and standards, I have been able to effectively transform a low-performing school into a school where students achieve academically."
Denise Hershberger
Principal, Stevensville Middle School, Queen Anne's County Public Schools
-In 2005, the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) selected Ms. Hershberger as Middle School Principal of the Year. In 1999, Ms. Hershberger accepted the challenge of becoming principal of the middle school to which her previous building was the only feeder school. At Stevensville Middle School, she's made dramatic changes to improve the learning environment by creating a close-knit community of learners by rearranging the students into grade-level teams. This has resulted in soaring passing rates on state reading and math tests. She has also increased school wide communications and publications, doubling the amount of school information that parents receive.
Dr. Darlene A. Nobles
Assistant Principal, West Side Primary School, Wicomico County Public Schools
-In 2005, the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) selected Dr. Nobles as Assistant Principal of the Year. Dr. Nobles wanted to share her early childhood generalist certification with the teachers of West Side Primary School. Further she worked closely with parents and taught a parenting course, "It all Begins with Us," which she said had the most positive impact on the students of her school. In addition, she coordinated "Eating Health Every Day in the Mustang Café," and wrote monthly articles in the school's newspaper promoting more healthy eating habits and tied this to brain research and children's school achievement.
Gordon L. Sampson
Principal, Kent County High School, Kent County Public Schools
-In 2005, the Maryland Association of Secondary Principals (MASSP) selected Mr. Sampson as Principal of the Year. As the new principal at Kent County High School, Mr. Gordon Sampson was given just one charge, raise the academic standards and involve the community in the process. Under his leadership, school reform began by strengthening the curriculum offerings; courses were eliminated that were not academically challenging; steps were taking to require students to earn a given number of credits to move from one grade to the next; and, to earn a great number of credits for graduation than the state requirements. The concept of Career Pathways was introduced to get students on a possible career focus and the PTA increased membership and received a number of state awards.
Robert A. Motley
Assistant Principal, Centennial High School, Howard County Public Schools
- In 2005, the Maryland Association of Secondary Principals (MASSP) selected Mr. Motley as its 2006 Assistant Principal of the Year. As an assistant principal, Mr. Motley said, "the ability to collaborate with others is essential and is instrumental in the success or failure of any endeavor." Mr. Motley made a master schedule by involving teachers, parents, guidance counselors, feeder schools and the community. He addressed parental concerns; school improvement; he set a personal goal of visiting three classrooms daily; and, he works closely with the Parents' Council of Black Students.
Claudette A. Wellington
Art Teacher, Solley Elementary School, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Nominated by Karen Broseker, Solley Elementary School
- Ms. Wellington orchestrated Solley Elementary School's first school-wide "The Artist In All Of Us" exhibit to ensure "that every student be recognized as an artist." It was a massive 12-month undertaking and the work of more than 550 students was unveiled at the 2005 exhibit. According to her colleagues, "Solley Elementary is fortunate to have such a dedicated educator as part of its teaching staff."
Vicki Diamonte
Special Educator, Bohemia Manor High School, Cecil County Public Schools
Nominated by Denise Morgan, North East High School
Cecil County Public Schools
- Ms. Diamonte led the special education department at North East High School for more than 10 years. Prior to that she was a classroom teacher. Ms. Diamonte was an integral part of the functioning of North East High Schools special education department. Without complaint, she put in long hours, including weekends and summer vacations, at the school to help students succeed. Ms. Diamonte has now returned to the classroom as a teacher at Bohemia Manor High School. Her former colleagues said, "her undying love for the students of our school system makes us proud to be her colleagues and friends."
John Cornillon
English Teacher, Harbor City High School
Baltimore City Public Schools
-Mr. Cornillon is one of six teachers in the nation who has been awarded the first College Board Bob Costas Grants for the Teaching of Writing. He received a $2,000 grant for his methods to inspire students and develop their writing skills. The award was named in honor of Bob Costas, a broadcaster and author, for his work on behalf of the College Board's National Commission on Writing. Mr. Cornillon was recognized for helping students develop an annual anthology of their writing. He wrote in his grant application, "The coping responses judged necessary to survive in harsh and murderous neighborhoods spawned by poverty and the legacy of racism have molded most of the students I teach. Many of my students have … armored themselves against a world that shows little concern for their feelings or well-being. My goal is to help students examine and refine the expression of the true voice that resonates behind the mask and beneath the armor."
Martha (Missy) McLaughlin, Steve Bullock and Jeremy Wolfer
Special Education Teachers, Vocational Education Program for Disabled Youth at Wicomico High School, Wicomico County Public Schools
Nominated by Georgia Coffey (MSDE)
-Ms. McLaughlin, Mr. Bullock and Mr. Wolfer demonstrate tremendous PRIDE through their collaboration in providing a community-based vocational education program for special education students at Wicomico High School.
- Ms. Mclaughlin has been teaching at Wicomico High School for 13 years and has had her "Wi Hi Works" vocational program for six of those 13 years. Ninth-graders have a full school year of getting to know the program where they take numerous surveys to determine their interests, ability, and aptitude. In their sophomore and junior years they are able to intern at a place of their choice, two days a week for four hours. This allows the students to be able to make an informed choice in their senior year where they can obtain employment. Ms. McLaughlin says of her job, "it is a great way to earn a living – to help young people find a job and reach their transition goals."
- Mr. Bullock has been the Transition Special Education Teacher since 1989 and is the originator and coordinator of the Vocational Program at Wicomico High School. The program now has three transition teams with a major focus of each team being the development of appropriate job skills whether that is at independent jobs in the community, work in a crew on campus, or work on pre-vocational skills within the classroom. He says, "The excellence of this program can be seen in the improved attitude toward work that is seen in every one of the students."
- Mr. Wolfer conducts the Out Program in a co-teaching relationship with Mr. Bullock. The program provides services for students with disabilities in the mild to moderate mental retardation range. The program provides a combination of functional academics, daily living skills and job training. The functional academics concentrates on high interest low level readings, use of the newspaper, community based sight words and basic decoding/fluency skills.
These three educators continue to show their PRIDE each day as they continue to grow the Vocational Educational Program for Disabled Youth at Wicomico High School.
Patricia Keenan
South Carroll High School Carroll County Public Schools
Nominated by Cindy Creekmore, Carroll County Public Schools
-Ms. Keenan, in cooperation with South Carroll High School's Modern and Classical Languages Program, coordinated the first American Field Service (AFS) International Weekend at South Carroll High School to give students an opportunity to host an exchange student for a weekend without the big commitment of hosting for a year. The 21 exchange students from AFS International took part in class activities and discussions, shared in a potluck dinner at the school and spent part of the weekend visiting Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the National Aquarium with their weekend host families before returning to their long-term host families. AFS is designed to encourage students to make personal connections with people from cultures very different from their own. In conjunction with the AFS International Weekend, South Carroll named March "Unity Month."
Denise Diegel
Westminster High School Carroll County Public Schools
-With the guidance and support of Ms. Diegel, nine students of French from Westminster High School participated in the first National Grand Concours held in the county in many years. The Grand Concours tests are developed annually by the American Association of Teachers of French as a motivational, extracurricular activity/contest for students of French. The Grand Concours is on the list of approved tests published by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). It is the first of many similar written exams that students will face and will be a precursor for some of the students to their AP exam in May. The Westminster High School students who participated in the Grand Concours include:
- John Banzwolek, Level 4 exam
- Jordan Campitelli, Level 4 exam
- Cynthia Slemaker, Level 4 exam
- Erin Renehan, Level 4 exam
- John White, Level 4 exam
- Catherine DaVizio, Level 3 exam
- Celia Kelly, Level 3 exam
- Lindsay Kundin, Level 2 exam
- Ashley Murphy, Level 1 exam


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NU resists urge to rub it in after routing Illinois in trophy game
BY NEIL HAYES email@example.com November 24, 2012 9:10PM
Northwestern wide receiver Cameron Dickerson (19) celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble by Illinois defensive back Justin Green (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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'Sweet Home Chicago" can be heard at Ryan Field after Northwestern victories. That wasn't the case after the Wildcats defeated Illinois 50-14 on Saturday, however. As tempting as it might have been to needle the Illini with the song, Northwestern officials were determined to take the high road. After what happened last year, when "Sweet Home Chicago" and "My Kind of Town" blared from Memorial Stadium speakers after Illinois' thrilling victory, they didn't want Illinois fans unfamiliar with their postgame soundtrack to misinterpret it as one-upping the Illini.
The silence was satisfying for reasons that had nothing to do with Wildcats improving their bowl options, sending off the winningest five-year senior class in school history on a high note or coach Pat Fitzgerald tying Lynn "Pappy" Waldorf's record of 49 all-time victories.
Beating Illinois is enough, even if it was the ninth consecutive defeat for Illinois and their 14th conference loss in a row dating to last season. The Wildcats (9-3 overall, 5-3 Big Ten) had lost two in a row to the Illini (2-10, 0-8), and while they said all the right things this week, they remembered the postgame scene from last season, which was an obvious reference to Northwestern billing itself as "Chicago's Big Ten Team," prompting Illinois officials to come up with a competing slogan — ''Illinois. Our State. Our Team.''
Besides, the scoreboard spoke volumes. There's no reason to rub it in after drubbing a rival like the Wildcats did Saturday, even if there is no love lost between the programs.
"We really just wanted to focus on us," quarterback Kain Colter said. "Our values and our character in this program and what we believe in in this program is what we follow. What other teams do when they win, we don't focus on that."
Colter threw a career-high three touchdown passes as the Wildcats took advantage of four Illinois turnovers. Venric Mark rushed for 127 yards on 18 carries including 55 yards on six carries during a second-quarter drive that ended with his three-yard TD run giving the Cats a 24-14 lead. It was the eighth time the junior running back has rushed for more than 100 yards this season.
The victory will likely send Northwestern to the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla., the Outback Bowl in Tampa or the Capital One Bowl in Orlando. Northwestern hasn't won a bowl game since 1949.
"Nine wins is a great year," Fitzgerald said. "Ten is special. To be a bowl champion would be a great exclamation point. It's the only lingering negative in our program that you guys just love to talk about. The only thing I can do to get you guys not to talk about it is to win."
Northwestern led 27-14 after a sloppy first half and added two more touchdowns after third-quarter interceptions by Ibraheim Campbell and Nick VanHoose. Northwestern scored 28 points off Illini turnovers and did not punt.
Players paraded around the field afterwards with the Land of Lincoln Trophy, which is shaped like a stovepipe hat.
"I have a short memory," defensive end Quentin Williams said when asked if this victory was more satisfying after what happened last season.
"I have a bad memory, really. I don't remember much from last year at all. I remember the feeling walking off that field for sure but we just tried to put it behind us."


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Abd. Manaf, Mohamad Arif (1994) Screening for Acyl Carrier Protein (ACP) Gene of Oil Palm (Elaeis Quineensia) Using a Synthetic ACP DNA Probe. Masters thesis, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia.
Ac DNA library was con structed inphagemid vector pT7T3 using messenger RNA (mRNA) extracted from IS - weekoil palm me socarp as template. The cDNA inserts were detected from agarose gel analysis and ranged in length from 130 to 1300 base pairs.This library was screened with a synthetic ACP probe.Of the 2,000 clones screened using colony hybridisation analysis, 550 clones which gave high intensity of signal were then further screened using phagemid blot hybridisation analysis. This met hodyielded 184 clones which showed a high intensity of signal. The phagemids from the seclones were then screened by Southern hybridisation analysis using a synthetic ACP DNA probe.
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okay this show is making me want cake so bad!!!
they look delicious! and LO has the hiccups for the 3rd time today! at first its cute, but after awhile it gets annoying because they last for like 30 minutes!
i need to turn off the bump, and the tv and study! finals are in 7 days! ahhhh!
I dont' post often but I'm watching the show too and am having a serious cake craving. I've had their cake a few times and it's super delicious. I went to a cake decorating class there and the leftovers are in my refrigerator right now. So sad to have to throw it out : (


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County has ISA2000 that all schools authenticate to to get internet access.
Problem is that streaming media does not work through it.
We have installed ISA Server firewall client on a machine and have setup protocols to allow realmedia streaming through the network, but its not working.
If I hover over the firewall client icon on my client machine it says "ISA server could not be detected"
and real media player will not connect to outside world.
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USS Missouri (BB-63)
Men conning the ship from her open bridge during her shakedown cruise, circa August 1944.
Note armored conning tower and enclosed bridge structure, with cable runs below, sliding panels over bridge windows and window wipers.
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All tours require a two-week advanced reservation, a deposit, and 72 hours notice of cancellation. Tour dates are not guaranteed until your confirmation notice from the Aquarena Education Office has been processed. The listed group rates apply to any group of 15 people or more. Prices subject to change without notice. Listed prices are for school groups and non-profit organizations, all other groups please visit our Private Group Tours Page.
To reserve a tour time please fill in the Tour Reservation Form or call the Education Office at 512-245-7540. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page for more information.
Tours listed will be customized for your group. Please be sure to state the grade level, unit you are studying, and any special needs when you book your tour. A list of activity options is available below.
Students $4.50, Adults $6 (1 free adult per 15 students)
30 minutes
As students glide across Spring Lake in Glass Bottom Boats, they have a rare opportunity to see underwater life from a different perspective. View over 1,000 springs that bubble up 150 million gallons a day of clear water from the Edwards Aquifer to form Spring Lake, the headwaters of the San Marcos River. Declared a Critical Habitat by the Federal Government in 1980, Spring Lake is the home of five endangered species. Tour time is approximately 30 minutes.
Students $6, Adults $7 (1 free adult per 15 students)
1.5 hours
For schools in a time crunch this hour and a half long fully guided tour includes a Glass Bottom Boat Ride plus one hour of other guided activities.
Students $6.50, Adults $7.50 (1 free adult per 15 students)
Add $0.50 per additional half hour for an extended tour.
2 hours
This fully guided tour includes a 30-minute Glass Bottom Boat ride plus 1.5 hours of other tour guide lead activities.
Appropriate for 6th through 12th
Offered Year Round
Students $6.50, Adults $7.50 (1 free adult per 15 students)
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PORT MOODY — For most, the thought of using a toddler as part of a crime is unimaginable.
But that's exactly what Port Moody police allege a dad tried to do during a shoplifting attempt last week.
Police were called to the Shoppers Drug Mart on St. Johns Street last Friday after two men were allegedly spotted in the store stealing 17 bottles of perfume worth $900.
One suspect got away, but a second was caught down the street at the bus stop in front of Moody Middle School.
Police said the man brought his 17-month-old son along with him and used the child's stroller to conceal the stolen perfume.
"It's always disappointing whenever you see an innocent kid being dragged into this type of thing," said Port Moody police spokesman Const. Luke Van Winkel.
"Now you have a 17-month-old kid who's had to watch his dad get arrested, who's going to have to deal with the repercussions from this."
The 39-year-old man from Surrey, who is known to police, was arrested, while his son was handed over to the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
Charges are being sought against the man, who was not identified.
Though the second suspect got away, it might not be long before the law catches up to him.
Apparently he left behind a notebook with his name, phone number, court information and what investigators called a "shopping list" of stuff to steal — specific colognes, perfumes and medications — and a list of Shoppers Drug Mart and Safeway stores from Port Moody to Vancouver.
Police wouldn't comment on that portion of the investigation, but Van Winkel noted there have been a lot of thefts of cosmetics across the Lower Mainland because they are quick resale items.
He also added there is no indication the child was used as a prop in other thefts, but that's something both police and the children's ministry will be looking into as part of the investigation.


text: The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (Italian: Il giardino dei Finzi-Contini) is a 1970 Italian film, directed by Vittorio de Sica. It stars Lino Capolicchio, Dominique Sanda and Helmut Berger. The film is based upon Giorgio Bassani's novel of the same name. It won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and was nominated for Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium. It won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival. It was de Sica's penultimate film. The overall plot of the film follows rather faithfully that of the autobiographical novel on which it was based.


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Conservation Watch (ConWatch) is the quarterly newsletter published by the GCA's Conservation Committee. Each edition includes a series of articles drawn from the research by members of the committee, conservation news from individual clubs across the country, and a reading list of books on various environmental topics. ConWatch articles inform members on a wide range of topics such as sustainable agriculture, billboards, plastics in the environment, and climate change.
Each digitally available Annual Report of The Garden Club of America begins with a letter from the GCA President highlighting the year's activities and events followed by articles covering the specific areas of GCA involvement including Improving and Protecting the Environment, Educating the Public and Ourselves, Stimulating the Love and Knowledge of Gardening, Recognizing Outstanding Achievement, the Annual Meeting and the Advantages of Association.
The 2013 GCA Brochure is now available. Newly updated and freshly produced for the GCA's centennial anniversary, the brochure provides a general introduction to the work of GCA national committees.
Jointly produced by the GCA's National Affairs & Legislation and Conservation Committees, GCA Position Papers summarize those issues that are of top priority to The Garden Club of America.
is GCA's oldest publication. Originally established in 1913, the Bulletin is a print publication, produced bi-monthly and distributed to all GCA club members. Articles include news from GCA member clubs around the country, with reports from national committees, zones, and GCA conferences and meetings.
Bulletin, October 1913 issue
In this issue:
• An October Verse by Rapin
• Planting of Bulbs in the Open, According to the Best Authorities
• Some Suggestions for Tulip Groupings or Combinations with Other Flowers
• Paper White Narcissi Grown in Sand and Pebbles
• Some Winter Delights
A joint production of the National Affairs and Legislation Committee and the Conservation Committee, the Position Papers summarize those issues that are of top priority to the Garden Club of America. Current GCA Position Papers include:
Sustainable Agriculture, Seed Diversity and Food Security
Strategies to Address Climate Change
A member of the NAL Committee prepares one- to four-page Legislative Updates to help members stay up to date on federal legislative and regulatory issues that relate to official positions adopted by the GCA NAL and Conservation Committees.


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A smiling and pregnant Jessica Simpson held hands with fiance Eric Johnson as they took a romantic stroll along the beach on Wednesday (December 26) while on vacation in Hawaii.
The 32-year-old singer/actress looked like she was having an amazing time while covering up her pregnant belly with a shirt.
On Christmas Day, Simpson confirmed the news that she was expecting her second child.
Jessica posted an adorable photo of her daughter Maxwell with the message "Big Sis" written in the sand to announce her pregnancy.


text: Williams: We successfully tested a number of new components 5 October, 2012 Oct.5 (Williams) Team and drivers report on the first day of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, Round 15 of the 2012 Formula 1 world championship, at Suzuka. Objectives • Aero evaluations • Tyre runs and set-up work • Longer runs in FP2 Mark Gillan, Chief Operations Engineer: We had a productive and extremely busy couple of sessions with the drivers running different programmes in Suzuka today. We successfully tested a number of new components and established a good base set-up for the remainder of the weekend. Bruno Senna: It was an interesting day as we learnt a lot of things about the testing we've been doing. Missing the morning session was difficult as we were fine tuning the car set-up to suit my driving style, but we had a clean session completing plenty of laps and so overall it was good experience. Pastor Maldonado: We completed our programme today but we still have a lot of work to do. The car is looking consistent and our longer run pace was good. We still need to find some more performance ahead of qualifying so we'll now work through all the data we have gathered. Valtteri Bottas: Suzuka is a new track for me so it wasn't an easy session and it took quite a few laps to get into the rhythm. In the first run, the car balance wasn't ideal but we managed to improve the car for the second and third runs. I was also improving myself throughout the session. I think I have a new favourite track as Suzuka is fantastic to drive. It's challenging and very quick which makes it great fun. Tweet Related NewsMassa: It will be tough but we can beat FerrariFerrari focus on beating WilliamsWilliams: Ultimately our pace wasn't good enoughWilliams: With the right strategy we can fight for some pointsWilliams fined € 60 000 for Maldonado's loose wheelWilliams: A frustrating dayWilliams previews the Japanese Grand Prix at SuzukaWilliams: Both drivers drove well today with strong paceWilliams: We had a tough dayJapanese Grand Prix: Williams previews Suzuka


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'99 Ambassadors
Phase III Scholars are completing their high school or college education. Throughout the year they communicate with other Scholars, Ambassadors, and Mentors, and participate in DO-IT activities. Some become Interns in DO-IT Summer Study and participate in other work experiences.
Roy | Mi Mi | Crystal | Kathy | Danielle | David | Oscar | Joel | J.W. | Buffy | Pat | Brandon | Ryan | Zachary | Stuart | Lacey | Nate | Wolfgang | Kelci | Tynesha | Ali
Roy, '99 Scholar My name is Roy. I have completed my first of two years at Grays Harbor College in Washington. My disability is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. I am interested in science, computers, engineering, and computer-aided drafting. I designed wheelchair ramps that were built at my high school and church. I am an Eagle Scout and have been class president. I was a summer intern at SafeHarbor Technology Corporation. I enjoy Anime's and MUD's, but hate spam. DO-IT rocks!!!
Mi Mi, '99 Scholar
Hi! my name is Mi Mi, and I attend the Internet Academy. I travel 45 minutes from my home town of Yelm, WA, to Federal Way every day for school. My favorite subjects in school are science and math. My favorite sport is soccer. My favorite hobby is beading. I have my own business in dream catchers, jewelry, and bead work. I have just recently become very interested in cars. I have Dyslexia. I have a tendency to reverse my letters and mix up similar characters like P's and 9's. I really appreciate DO-IT because it has provided me with Internet access at home.
Crystal, '99 Scholar
Hi. My name is Crystal. I live in Goldendale, WA. My disability affects my speech and learning. I am going to Wenatchee Valley College in the fall to become a MLT (medical laboratory technician). I want to work with cancer patients some day. I hope DO-IT will help me make my dream come true. I was an Intern in Summer Study '01.
Kathy, '99 Scholar
Hey! My name is Kathy. I graduated from Curtis High School this year. I am going to Central Washington University in the fall and plan to major in public relations. My hobbies are computer games such as solitaire and minesweeper. My career goal is to become a writer. In DO-IT, I especially liked the field trips I went on as a Scholar.
Danielle, '99 Scholar
For those of you who don't know who I am, my name is Danielle. I attend Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, WA. This summer is my fourth quarter there! It's exciting, especially when I have 15 credits online! That's 3 classes. I'm taking art appreciation, economics 101, and 20th century World Literature. More than anything, I want to be a fiction writer! My disability is kind of a long story. I had cancer when I was a baby, and after 19 months of chemo and radiation, the cancer was gone, but I got a really serious infection. Today, it just looks like I have Cerebral Palsy. I can walk with a walker, cane, or by myself (short distances when there isn't a lot of crowding), but I also have a manual wheelchair. For longer distances, (I tire easily) I have an electric scooter/wheelchair. I use the electric chair around campus and so far, I've had no major accidents, just minor! :~) I wear hearing aids in both ears, and I have a speech impairment. I also have scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine). I had surgery when I was in eighth grade and wore a brace from 4th grade to 9th grade, which is a long time. Despite the surgery, I'm not out of the woods yet. See, they just put a short metal rod against my spine, and now they want to go in and put a longer one in. I do not want them to do that because it'll go into my pelvis and make it difficult for me to walk. In fact, I won't be able to do anything except sit in a wheelchair all day for the rest of my life. It would hurt to move. If you pray for me, I'd appreciate it so much.
David, '99 Scholar
My name is David. I completed my first year at Seattle Central Community College. I have completed 32 credits so far. I enjoy mathematics, map navigating, as well as controlling, refereeing, and keeping records of certain activities. I developed several versions of dominoes, along with a "Games of Chance" series, created by my associates, Barney and Courtney. The DO-IT program has been helpful in terms of doing independent research, as well as using a computer for school assignments and projects, communication with others, and project archives.
Oscar, '99 Scholar
My name is Oscar. I am from Yakima, WA. I recently graduated from Eisenhower High School. I will be attending Yakima Community College in the fall. I am interested in science and computers. My disability is quadriplegia. I use a power wheelchair and have voice recognition software so I can use my computer.
Joel, '99 Scholar
Hi. My name is Joel, and I am from Sunnyside, WA. I am going to be a sophomore at Brigham Young University in Idaho. I will be pre-med with an undergraduate major in chemistry. I'm leaving for a mission in the fall and will be gone for 2 years. I have a learning disability that affects my spelling. I love writing, soccer, and poetry.
J.W., '99 Scholar
My name is J.W. I recently graduated from Moses Lake High School. I will be attending Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake. My hobbies are using the computer, watching sports, and playing video games. I am interested in a career in computer-aided design or video game programming.
Buffy, '99 Scholar
Hello. My name is Buffy. I attend Clark College and will be majoring in education and a computer field. My hobbies are reading, playing sports, sending e-mail, and participating in outdoor activities. My goal is to get a masters degree, go back to Portland, OR, and begin my career there. DO-IT folks, it's okay to fail, but it's not okay to give up. Go after your dreams!
Pat, '99 Scholar
Hi. My name is Pat. I live in Spokane, WA. I just completed my first year at Eastern Washington University. I will be transfering to Spokane Falls Community College in the fall, where I will major in computer science networking. My hobbies are talking on the phone and playing football. I was an Intern in Summer Study '01.
Brandon, '99 Scholar
Hi. My name is Brandon. I live in the northeast corner of Washington, in a small town called Kettle Falls. I am a senior in high school and enjoy playing football and track. I am also the president for my school's FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapter. I live life as best as possible and have a good time doing it. Being deaf does not change my view of life. I believe that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I deal with it.
Ryan, '99 Scholar
Hi. My name is Ryan. I just graduated from Aberdeen High School in Washington. I like my industrial engineering classes. My hobbies are mountain biking, playing with my five Labrador Retrievers, and hanging out with friends. I'm a lineman for football and do javelin, discus, and shot-put for track and field. I'm part of the leadership groups for 4H Klassy K9s and the Indian Education Program at our school. I'm a member of Quinalt Nation. I also work part-time for Industrial Electric in the motor repair shop. This fall I will attend Eastern Washington University. My career goal is to become a science teacher. The three things I learned at DO-IT that helped me at school with my learning disability are organization, goal-setting, and self-advocacy. P.S. smile, it may only last a moment, but the memory will last a lifetime.
Zachary, '99 Scholar
Hello. My name is Zachary. I'll be walking with the senior class of '02 at Vashon High School, then I will go to a community or tech school, and then maybe transfer to a 4-year college. I've got a very rare genetic syndrome named Freeman Sheldon-Syndrome. This syndrome is also known as the "Whistling Face Syndrome" and characteristically includes a small whistling mouth, a flat mask-like face, club feet, joint contractures usually involving the fingers and hands, and under-developed cartilage of the nose. I'm very interested in computer technology and comic books. I also enjoy watching a lot of television shows such as "Buffy," "Angel," "Dark Angel," "Making the Band," "Popstars," and "Once and Again." I love to surf the Net, check my AOL accounts, look for pictures of my favorite bands, and talk to my friends. I like to listen to pop-genre music. My favorite music artists include Mandy Moore, Jessica Simpson, 98 Degrees, BBMak, O-Town, Backstreet Boys, LFO, 'Nsync, and Eden's Crush.
Stuart, '99 Scholar
My name is Stuart. I attend Seattle Central Community College in Seattle, Washington. I am focusing my college education on business. My disability is Larsen Syndrome, a mobility impairment. My academic interests are computers, business, and science. In science, I like space exploration and discovering new things that help the world to progress. My hobby is collecting 1:18 scale cars. I also like professional sports. I like DO-IT because we all work together.
Lacey, '99 Scholar
My name is Lacey. I live in Seattle, WA. I have Cerebral Palsy and some specific learning disabilities. I graduated in June from Nathan Hale High School. However, I still have some credits to finish in the fall. After that, I am planning on going to Shoreline Community College and then on to University of Washington. For my DO-IT and Junior/Senior project, my friend Veronica and I started our own business making and selling soap. Our business name is Spinning Wheels & Co. We have sold our soap at the Fremont Market and at other places. Besides earning money, our goal is to help the community interact with disabled people in business. My hobbies are to ride horses, ride my bicycle, collect rocks, and do art. I was an Intern in Summer Study '01.
Nate, '99 Scholar
Hello. My name is Nate. I recently graduated from Kennedy High School and will be attending the University of Portland in the fall. I plan to major in political science, and I have aspirations to go on to law school. DO-IT has helped give me the self-advocacy skills I need in college and a career. I enjoy running and watching television. I have low vision in my right eye. I was an Intern in Summer Study '01.
Wolfgang, '99 Scholar
My name is Wolfgang. I'm going to be a sophomore at Skagit Valley College this fall, where I will study physics and writing. I like to snowboard, bike, play hacky-sack, and READ! I have a learning disability. The DO-IT program has taught me to understand and respect people with other disabilities and also has been amazingly encouraging about my future plans in college! I was an Intern in Summer Study '01.
Kelci, '99 Scholar
My name is Kelci, and I recently graduated from Lind High School. In the fall, I will be attending Eastern Washington University, where I plan to major in elementary education. My disability is Cerebral Palsy. I enjoy hanging out with friends and keeping stats for basketball. I was an Intern in Summer Study '01.
Tynesha, '99 Scholar
Hi. My name is Tynesha. I graduated from Ingraham High School on June 7th, 2000. I live in Seattle, WA. I attend Seattle Central Community College. I'm learning sign language. I hope to transfer to the University of Washington as a junior and get my masters in education. Thereafter, I might teach in Japan for a little while or get a job in signing. My hobbies are reading, shopping, talking and hanging out with friends. I also love to write poetry and hope to one day have my own collection of poems published. One of the greatest things I have come across in my life is DO-IT. The reason I say this is because you meet some of the best people you will ever meet in your life and they are always there to help, talk, or just listen. I was an Intern in Summer Study '01.
Ali, '99 Scholar
My name is Ali. I am from northern Iraq, and I am Kurd. I came to the U.S. in 1997, and I live in Washington state. When I was in my country, I didn't go to school. When I came to the U.S., I went directly to high school. I went from nothing to a high grade. I recently graduated from high school, and I will be attending Edmonds Community College in the fall. I plan to study computer science. I like math, science, and computers. I know four languages: Kurdish, Arabic, Turkish, and English. I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a mobility impairment. I am a quick learner. My hobbies are watching soccer games, working on computers, watching basketball, and reading books. I like DO-IT because it shows me college life and it tells me what I should do to get into a college that I like.


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