Students in the News
HOMECOMING 2021
Many thanks to our students, teachers, parents, and community members for making this week so special for Stephen Decatur High School, especially the following sponsors:
Atlantic Orthopedics, Drs. Beck, Spinuzza, and Pascucci
Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand Law Firm
Calvin B. Taylor Bank & Mr. Ray Thompson
Premier Driving School & Ms. Kelly Sisk
Seacrets, Mr. Leighton Moore & Mr. Scott Studds
Ocean City Jeep Club
Atlantic Orthopedics, Drs. Beck, Spinuzza, and Pascucci
Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand Law Firm
Calvin B. Taylor Bank & Mr. Ray Thompson
Premier Driving School & Ms. Kelly Sisk
Seacrets, Mr. Leighton Moore & Mr. Scott Studds
Ocean City Jeep Club
Stephen Decatur High School is proud to recognize the STRAIGHT A-TEAM from the graduating class of 2022.
Mu Alpha Theta sponsors a reef
Stephen Decatur High School Mu Alpha Theta members, the math honor society chapter at the school, calculated the risks of ocean pollution and decided to take action. After conducting a gift card raffle fundraiser, the group donated $1100 to the Ocean City Reef Foundation. In the process, members even got the opportunity to name a reef using a witty math pun, The Great De-reef-ative." The Ocean City Reef Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing marine life by creating and maintaining artificial reef systems.
Pictured:
Ocean City Reef Foundation representative Monty Hawkins, Mu Alpha Theta Advisor Sherryl Olson, Ava Bullock, Macy Dill, Gabby Izzett, Isy Kristick, Matthew Brown, Madison Birckett, Grayson Wolf, Miles Thompson, Summer Vorsteg, Abby Yesko, Caroline Gardner, Prutha Patel, Assistant Principal Leland Green, and Mu Alpha Theta Advisor Dawn Ebelein.
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Ocean City Reef Foundation representative Monty Hawkins, Mu Alpha Theta Advisor Sherryl Olson, Ava Bullock, Macy Dill, Gabby Izzett, Isy Kristick, Matthew Brown, Madison Birckett, Grayson Wolf, Miles Thompson, Summer Vorsteg, Abby Yesko, Caroline Gardner, Prutha Patel, Assistant Principal Leland Green, and Mu Alpha Theta Advisor Dawn Ebelein.
Advanced Placement students earn special distinctions
In spite of the mandatory school shut-downs to contain the spread of COVID-19 and a subsequent scramble to prepare Stephen Decatur High School students for Advanced Placement examinations, forty students earned special College Board distinctions following the 2020-2021 school year. The College Board AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through Advanced Placement courses and exams.
"This is a testament to the hard work of our teachers and the determination and focus of our students," Principal Tom Sites said.
The distinctions include:
AP Scholar (granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams); AP Scholar with Honor (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams); AP Scholar with Distinction (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams); and National AP Scholar (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams).
AP Scholars: William Barrett, Emma Berrie, Henry Brous, Danielle Consigli, Myra Cropper, Zachary Fuchsluger, Daniel Lugasi, Skyler Mahoney, Allison Marx, Mary Mergott, Josh Midley, Victoria Mueller, Samuel Oates, Aaron Proctor, Riley Rayne, Philip Rittersbacher, Tiernan Weinstein.
AP Scholars with Honor: Philip Becnel, Aiden Ciurca, Braelyn Clark, Macy Dill, Rina Dirickson, Liam Foley, Jake Gillespie, Kennedy Hamby, Erika Holdren, Aidan Morrison, Emma Sperry, Matt Tilghman.
AP Scholars with Distinction: Dylan Arnold, Morgan Carlson, Silas Cascio, Gavin Conner, Luke Davis, Annabelle Derby, Earl Detter, Maeve Donahue, Lauren Kemp, Michael Schworn, Melis Unal.
"This is a testament to the hard work of our teachers and the determination and focus of our students," Principal Tom Sites said.
The distinctions include:
AP Scholar (granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams); AP Scholar with Honor (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams); AP Scholar with Distinction (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams); and National AP Scholar (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams).
AP Scholars: William Barrett, Emma Berrie, Henry Brous, Danielle Consigli, Myra Cropper, Zachary Fuchsluger, Daniel Lugasi, Skyler Mahoney, Allison Marx, Mary Mergott, Josh Midley, Victoria Mueller, Samuel Oates, Aaron Proctor, Riley Rayne, Philip Rittersbacher, Tiernan Weinstein.
AP Scholars with Honor: Philip Becnel, Aiden Ciurca, Braelyn Clark, Macy Dill, Rina Dirickson, Liam Foley, Jake Gillespie, Kennedy Hamby, Erika Holdren, Aidan Morrison, Emma Sperry, Matt Tilghman.
AP Scholars with Distinction: Dylan Arnold, Morgan Carlson, Silas Cascio, Gavin Conner, Luke Davis, Annabelle Derby, Earl Detter, Maeve Donahue, Lauren Kemp, Michael Schworn, Melis Unal.
School clubs unite in "Donations for the Troops"
In honor of Veterans Day, four flatbeds of toiletries and other awesome donations were collected for the troops courtesy of Connections, students and staff.
Food for thought
During the time of giving, students and staff definitely caught the spirit, collecting over 1300 pounds of canned goods during the annual food drive, November 18 - 22. The school donated the goods to Diakonia, a local shelter in West Ocean City. Student Government Association members sponsored the drive.
National Honor Society donates to local charities
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In the spirit of giving, National Honor Society fundraised throughout December so that the group could adopt needy families through Worcester G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity) and make an annual donation of $3000 to Believe in Tomorrow. Since 2005, the organization has donated over $30,000 to Believe in Tomorrow. The organization also collected canned goods for Diakonia.
NJROTC Annual Inspection
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The NJROTC program welcomed United States Navy Captain Donald J. Sheehan, Jr. during its annual inspection in February. The event, which combines a formal personnel inspection of uniforms and grooming with an evaluation of the understanding of Navy values, is designed to allow cadets to demonstrate what they have learned as a participant with the program.
Athletes bring game to next level
Twenty-four Stephen Decatur High School student athletes will be taking their games to the next level in a variety of sports. The student athletes were recognized in a signing ceremony in the school gymnasium on May 4 along with family members and coaches.
Top row:
Noah Fisher Tennis Frostburg State University
Tristan Dutton Cross Country Salisbury
Joe Buxbaum Lacrosse Florida Southern College
Collin Fohner Lacrosse Hereford Community College
James Barrett Soccer Radford University
Zimere Handy Football Frostburg State University
Ashten Snelsire Football Richmond University
Logan Tapman Baseball University of Lynchburg
2nd from top:
Emma Sperry Cheerleading North Carolina State University
Skylar Griffin Softball University of New Haven
Chloe Candeloro Softball McDaniel
Alexa Eisemann Softball West Liberty University
Shawn Rosemond Baseball Salisbury University
Duncan Ely Football Salisbury University
3rd row:
RJ Brittingham Football Post University
Khi Reid Football Salisbury University
Megan Wheeler Lacrosse University of Lynchburg
Malery Andrews Lacrosse Washington College
Luke Scott Football Salisbury University
Bottom row:
Shakai Bowen Lacrosse Harford Community College
Nadia Bullock Basketball Salisbury University
Sierra Wakefield Swimming Salisbury University
Noah Reho Wrestling Bloomsburg University
Kressen Memmott Muir Football Southern Utah University
Top row:
Noah Fisher Tennis Frostburg State University
Tristan Dutton Cross Country Salisbury
Joe Buxbaum Lacrosse Florida Southern College
Collin Fohner Lacrosse Hereford Community College
James Barrett Soccer Radford University
Zimere Handy Football Frostburg State University
Ashten Snelsire Football Richmond University
Logan Tapman Baseball University of Lynchburg
2nd from top:
Emma Sperry Cheerleading North Carolina State University
Skylar Griffin Softball University of New Haven
Chloe Candeloro Softball McDaniel
Alexa Eisemann Softball West Liberty University
Shawn Rosemond Baseball Salisbury University
Duncan Ely Football Salisbury University
3rd row:
RJ Brittingham Football Post University
Khi Reid Football Salisbury University
Megan Wheeler Lacrosse University of Lynchburg
Malery Andrews Lacrosse Washington College
Luke Scott Football Salisbury University
Bottom row:
Shakai Bowen Lacrosse Harford Community College
Nadia Bullock Basketball Salisbury University
Sierra Wakefield Swimming Salisbury University
Noah Reho Wrestling Bloomsburg University
Kressen Memmott Muir Football Southern Utah University
Key Club hosts blood drives
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Stephen Decatur High School students and staff potentially saved over 200 lives after participating in two yearly Key Club Blood Drives during American Education Week and early March. With over 150 pints collected each year, Stephen Decatur High School is typically one of the largest high school blood donation sites on the Eastern Shore.
Pictured: Kyler Stubblebine prepares to donate red blood cells using the ALYX apheresis machine during the annual Key Club/Blood Bank of Delmarva Blood Drive on November 19. Jacob Fuchsluger, right, gives the thumb up while donating blood on March 3.
Pictured: Kyler Stubblebine prepares to donate red blood cells using the ALYX apheresis machine during the annual Key Club/Blood Bank of Delmarva Blood Drive on November 19. Jacob Fuchsluger, right, gives the thumb up while donating blood on March 3.
Investment Club dominates market
Stephen Decatur High School controlled the market again as three Seahawks took first and third place in the state in the winter 20 - 21 Stock Market Game. The team of Houston Phillips (second from right) and Evan Kinsey (far right) earned a whopping 181% on a virtual $100,000 investment, placing their names in the state record books for total earnings and securing the number one spot in Maryland. With three state titles to his name along with other regional wins, Phillips also became the most decorated Stock Market Game participant in school history. Zachary Powers took third in the state, marking his prowess in the game as well.
Not just diamonds on the field
Hitting baseballs, then hitting the books. That's what the varsity baseball program is all about, putting academics and service as priorities along with sports training. Pictured above, the program partners with Ocean City Elementary School to promote literacy. Center: Brett Berquist shares stories with kindergarteners. Right: Bryce Messick makes a friend.
Spreading love for our furry friends
Thanks to the generous contributions from students and faculty, the Kids Against Animal Abuse and Testing (KAAAT) group was able to make generous donations of pet food to both the Worcester County Humane Society and Kenille's Kupboard.
