Eye On Annapolis » Education http://www.eyeonannapolis.net ...it's about the quality of life! Wed, 23 May 2012 17:02:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Herndon Climb Video http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/22/herndon-climb-video/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=herndon-climb-video http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/22/herndon-climb-video/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 03:01:05 +0000 EOA Staff http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=31492 The Herndon Climb is the culmination of plebe year (freshman) at the United States Naval Academy. A “dixie cup” plebe hat is affixed to the top of the 21′ granite Herndon Monument. The obelisk is then greased with lard by upperclassmen. The plebes work as a group to remove the “dixie cup” and replace it [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/22/herndon-climb-video/feed/ 1
The Herndon Climb is the culmination of plebe year (freshman) at the United States Naval Academy. A “dixie cup” plebe hat is affixed to the top of the 21′ granite Herndon Monument. The obelisk is then greased with lard by upperclassmen. The plebes work as a group to remove the “dixie cup” and replace it [...] Herndon Climb 2012 http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/22/herndon-climb-2012/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=herndon-climb-2012 http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/22/herndon-climb-2012/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 20:31:39 +0000 John Frenaye http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=31459 The Naval Academy’s Class of 2015’s Herndon monument climb began today at 1:30 p.m., near the front of the Naval Academy Chapel. Each year, the roughly 1,000 members of the academy’s plebe (freshman) class form a human pyramid around the 21-foot tall Herndon Monument. Members of the class try to make it to the top [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/22/herndon-climb-2012/feed/ 0
The Naval Academy’s Class of 2015’s Herndon monument climb began today at 1:30 p.m., near the front of the Naval Academy Chapel. Each year, the roughly 1,000 members of the academy’s plebe (freshman) class form a human pyramid around the 21-foot tall Herndon Monument. Members of the class try to make it to the top [...] South River High Responds To Yearbook Prank http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/21/south-river-high-responds-to-yearbook-prank/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-river-high-responds-to-yearbook-prank http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/21/south-river-high-responds-to-yearbook-prank/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 23:46:50 +0000 EOA Staff http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=31421 The Principal at South River High School, William T. Myers has advised parents that stickers will be made available to correct the error initially reported by Eye On Annapolis on Thursday. As you may already know, an inappropriate error occurred during the processing of this year’s yearbook. The yearbook staff will be placing non-removable stickers [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/21/south-river-high-responds-to-yearbook-prank/feed/ 0
The Principal at South River High School, William T. Myers has advised parents that stickers will be made available to correct the error initially reported by Eye On Annapolis on Thursday. As you may already know, an inappropriate error occurred during the processing of this year’s yearbook. The yearbook staff will be placing non-removable stickers [...] St. John’s College, Annapolis Celebrates 220th Commencement http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/21/st-johns-college-annapolis-celebrates-220th-commencement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=st-johns-college-annapolis-celebrates-220th-commencement http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/21/st-johns-college-annapolis-celebrates-220th-commencement/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 20:02:18 +0000 EOA Staff http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=31368 “How does one take the Books and make them sing in a daily life?” asked Salvatore Scibona, class of 1997 alumnus of the college and speaker at the 220th Commencement ceremony in Annapolis. A noted author, Scibona shared his love of books, learning, and the college in his commencement speech delivered to the graduates, family, and [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/21/st-johns-college-annapolis-celebrates-220th-commencement/feed/ 0
“How does one take the Books and make them sing in a daily life?” asked Salvatore Scibona, class of 1997 alumnus of the college and speaker at the 220th Commencement ceremony in Annapolis. A noted author, Scibona shared his love of books, learning, and the college in his commencement speech delivered to the graduates, family, and [...] 15 County High School Students Set To Represent AACPS At National FBLA Conference http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/20/15-county-high-school-students-set-to-represent-aacps-at-national-fbla-conference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=15-county-high-school-students-set-to-represent-aacps-at-national-fbla-conference http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/20/15-county-high-school-students-set-to-represent-aacps-at-national-fbla-conference/#comments Sun, 20 May 2012 18:16:00 +0000 EOA Staff http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=31126 With a commanding performance by students of North County High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), county schools will be well represented at the National FBLA Conference in San Antonio, Texas, next month. Ten of the county’s 15 contestants hail from North County High School. They earned their places in the national conference by [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/20/15-county-high-school-students-set-to-represent-aacps-at-national-fbla-conference/feed/ 0
With a commanding performance by students of North County High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), county schools will be well represented at the National FBLA Conference in San Antonio, Texas, next month. Ten of the county’s 15 contestants hail from North County High School. They earned their places in the national conference by [...] St. John’s College’s Mitchell Gallery Celebrates Anne Arundel County Artists In Juried Exhibition http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/19/st-johns-colleges-mitchell-gallery-celebrates-anne-arundel-county-artists-in-juried-exhibition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=st-johns-colleges-mitchell-gallery-celebrates-anne-arundel-county-artists-in-juried-exhibition http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/19/st-johns-colleges-mitchell-gallery-celebrates-anne-arundel-county-artists-in-juried-exhibition/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 21:36:41 +0000 EOA Staff http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=31065 The Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College presents “Image and Imagination: Anne Arundel County Juried Exhibition,” a biennial exhibition of some of the finest works by artists living and working in Anne Arundel County. Two- and three-dimensional artwork cre ated in the last three years will be on display from May 24 through June 3. [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/19/st-johns-colleges-mitchell-gallery-celebrates-anne-arundel-county-artists-in-juried-exhibition/feed/ 0
The Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College presents “Image and Imagination: Anne Arundel County Juried Exhibition,” a biennial exhibition of some of the finest works by artists living and working in Anne Arundel County. Two- and three-dimensional artwork cre ated in the last three years will be on display from May 24 through June 3. [...] AACC’s Bridge To Success Program Wins Top State Honors http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/18/aaccs-bridge-to-success-program-wins-top-state-honors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aaccs-bridge-to-success-program-wins-top-state-honors http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/18/aaccs-bridge-to-success-program-wins-top-state-honors/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 17:50:46 +0000 EOA Staff http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=31001 The Maryland Distance Learning Association (MDLA) recognized the Bridge to Success (B2S) Project as the Distance Program of the Year at its annual meeting. The project was chosen for its ability to improve students’ college readiness and math confidence and abilities through two open educational learning courses, “Learning to Learn” and “Succeed with Math.” Through [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/18/aaccs-bridge-to-success-program-wins-top-state-honors/feed/ 0
The Maryland Distance Learning Association (MDLA) recognized the Bridge to Success (B2S) Project as the Distance Program of the Year at its annual meeting. The project was chosen for its ability to improve students’ college readiness and math confidence and abilities through two open educational learning courses, “Learning to Learn” and “Succeed with Math.” Through [...] Tasteless Yearbook Prank Pulled At South River High http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/17/tasteless-yearbook-prank-pulled-at-south-river-high/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tasteless-yearbook-prank-pulled-at-south-river-high http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/17/tasteless-yearbook-prank-pulled-at-south-river-high/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 03:11:13 +0000 EOA Staff http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=31391 A South River High School Social Sciences teacher is the victim of a tasteless yearbook prank. The staff photo of Mr. Croyle was identified in the just released yearbook as “Chikahn Faqure.” The prank was a hot topic amongst students tonight as they perused the yearbooks which were distributed to the 2191 students earlier today. At this [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/17/tasteless-yearbook-prank-pulled-at-south-river-high/feed/ 15
A South River High School Social Sciences teacher is the victim of a tasteless yearbook prank. The staff photo of Mr. Croyle was identified in the just released yearbook as “Chikahn Faqure.” The prank was a hot topic amongst students tonight as they perused the yearbooks which were distributed to the 2191 students earlier today. At this [...] Six AACC Professors Win National Teaching Awards http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/16/six-aacc-professors-win-national-teaching-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=six-aacc-professors-win-national-teaching-awards http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/16/six-aacc-professors-win-national-teaching-awards/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 20:36:13 +0000 EOA Staff http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=30892 Six faculty members at Anne Arundel Community College will receive teaching excellence awards at the 34th annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence set for May 27-30 in Austin, Texas. Recipients are: Thomas W. Edison, Ph.D., of Baltimore, associate professor and department chair of world languages; Susan M. Fox, R.N., of Annapolis, associate professor [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/16/six-aacc-professors-win-national-teaching-awards/feed/ 0
Six faculty members at Anne Arundel Community College will receive teaching excellence awards at the 34th annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence set for May 27-30 in Austin, Texas. Recipients are: Thomas W. Edison, Ph.D., of Baltimore, associate professor and department chair of world languages; Susan M. Fox, R.N., of Annapolis, associate professor [...] US Naval Academy Sea Trials (Photos) http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/15/us-naval-academy-sea-trials-photos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-naval-academy-sea-trials-photos http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/15/us-naval-academy-sea-trials-photos/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 02:05:37 +0000 Kevin Carroll http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=31271 The end of the year for 4th Class Midshipmen at the US Naval Academy truly begins with Sea Trials to test their mettle in trying circumstances. Rain or shine, these future officers must prevail. Kevin Carroll was on site for Eye On Annapolis and captured these images. All images © 2012, Kevin Carroll.]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2012/05/15/us-naval-academy-sea-trials-photos/feed/ 0
The end of the year for 4th Class Midshipmen at the US Naval Academy truly begins with Sea Trials to test their mettle in trying circumstances. Rain or shine, these future officers must prevail. Kevin Carroll was on site for Eye On Annapolis and captured these images. All images © 2012, Kevin Carroll.