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By: Spencer Gonce  Recently, the Howard County school system moved toward a more sustainable model to ensure students are prepared for college or a career upon graduation.
Following the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future College and Career Readiness (CCR), a standard that, according to the Maryland State Department of Education, “prepares graduates for success in college and the workforce by ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to complete entry-level credit-bearing college courses and work in high-wage and high-demand industries,” the county added 13 career readiness advisors to select middle and high schools. And while the changes and additions aim to usher in more current practices to meet students’ expectations and demands, there has been one county program, in particular, that has consistently played a vital role in providing students with career related opportunities.
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By: Annika Kunz In a heartwarming display of community support, students gathered for SGA’s fifth annual Coffeehouse on Feb. 15, showcasing their unique talents while raising funds for METAvivor.
The event’s twofold purpose featured vocal, instrumental, and dance performances, and supported a cause close to the school's heart. By: Alex Kersh  Career Readiness: What does it really mean?
A simple Google search of the term reveals that it is “the process of preparing students of any age with the essential skills they need to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a job.” It is a reasonable definition, and one that Linsday Beil, Glenelg’s Career Readiness advisor, has embraced with open arms. That she gets to be the advisor at her high school alma mater makes relishing the position even sweeter. By: Steven Moe  There is no denying Artificial Intelligence’s impact on our society in the past few years. From self-driving cars to smart home devices, from social media to chatbots, AI has garnered people’s attention from all corners of society – ChatGPT alone gained 1 million users in its first five days publicly available.
Programs specific to generating new content are an emergent technology. Many of these prominent platforms were released in 2021 and 2022, and quickly embraced by students and other online users. Here at Glenelg, and across the county, the topic and use of AI technology has gained so much recent traction, that county officials added specific language to this year’s Code of Conduct due to the concern of plagiarism, which states that “Plagiarism, using the work or ideas of others, may also include the use of Artificial Intelligence writing programs without proper acknowledgment.” By: Mack Leach, Bell West, and Jet Dressel  Whether you’re a seasoned Starbucks fan or a first-time customer, Starbucks has something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season, with a wide range of items from coffee to tea, and various baked goods.
By: Shreyas Mada  China is currently facing one of its most challenging natural disasters of the year, with widespread flooding wreaking havoc in various regions. The 2023 flooding in China has caused significant damage, displacing thousands of people and posing a major threat to both property and livelihoods. The floods, which began in early September, have primarily affected provinces in southern China, including Hunan, Guangdong, and Guangxi. These regions are no strangers to heavy rains and flooding during the wet season, but this year's inundation has been exceptionally severe. By: Alex Kersh It has been a couple weeks since Howard County’s latest round of schedule changes have altered school start times in a final attempt to alleviate county-wide busing concerns. While Glenelg was largely spared some of the major issues, all students and staff still had to adjust to the later arrival and departure times. By: Kirsten Rose  The reviews are in! And Ristorante Gladiatore è eccellente!
To give her culinary students a real restaurant experience with a feel for a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment, Chef Katie Delaney and her culinary science program opened its doors to students, staff, and faculty, serving an Italian inspired menu that left guests looking forward to future dining experiences. Open over four days in late April, nearly 120 patrons enjoyed a four-course prix fixe meal, including house-made pastas and sauces. “It’s amazing how Chef Delaney was able to create a real restaurant experience in our school,” said social sciences teacher Kathy Watson. “The service was great and the food was unbelievable. The sorbets were probably my favorite part of the experience.” By: Bell West
By: Aidan Vogts and Mr. Illuzzi  Photo credit: Kenzie Ryan “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.”
The optimistic words of ancient Roman philosopher Seneca remind us that while change is inevitable, we should embrace life’s offering of unending possibilities and opportunities. Steve Willingham certainly is. By: Aleena Khan and Makena Vass  To say that the Glenelg Robotics Club is propelling the school into a more inclusive future is an understatement.
On the heels of being awarded a $10,000 prize at a Dec.1 SpArc Tank event hosted by The Arc Maryland, blasting off may be more appropriate. By: Aiden Coleman  Howard County Public Schools has recently announced its plans for adjusted start times for all high schools in the county, moving from the current 7:25am start to a new time between 8:00am-8:30am.
The change, set to begin with the 2023-2024 school year, will not only mean a later start to students’ mornings, but later starts to their evenings and free time as well. By: Megan Ortwein  How do I receive my teachers’ letters of recommendation? When should I submit my paperwork by to meet an Early Action deadline? How do I know if my personal essay is quality or not?
For those planning to attend college, these are some of the many questions that have swirled around since school resumed at the end of August. The college application process is undoubtedly a daunting one, and seniors face a variety of challenges which make navigating the process all-the-more difficult. Whether a student is the eldest child, the first in their family to attend college, or generally someone who lacks knowledge about the application process, the thought of college can be overwhelming. by: Ben Lahmann, Riley Suszkiw, and Aidan Vogts  In the week leading up to Glenelg’s prom on April 30, the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club planned a schedule of anti-drunk-driving activities to deter students from drunk driving, as well as other destructive actions.
 By: Allie Kang Cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) is a condition that impacts both humans and animals from birth and is caused by the deformation or the absence of the cerebellum in the brain. Primarily focusing on the presence of cerebellar hypoplasia in dogs, the limited experience surrounding this condition has resulted in a narrow selection of accessible resources that work to cover the potential etiology, the study as to why developmental failures may occur in the first place, as well as detailed research revolving around the overall complications and prognosis of this neurological disorder. Nevertheless, even as the frequency of this condition remains relatively low, the observations surrounding the effects on life are just as important as those of other commonly known disorders.
By: Ashley Ford  On February 24, 2022, Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.
Since that day, heartache and tragedy have dominated headlines: lives and structures have been destroyed, and some 2.6 million Ukrainians have fled the country, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency, which said the number could balloon to 4 million should Russia keep up its attack. This war has affected more than the people living in Ukraine. It has caused prices of everyday goods, including gas, to shoot up to record prices. Here's a timeline of some of the events that have occurred leading up to the invasion, and during the invasion (up to March 16):
The Glenelg High School Robotiators, Team 888, won its first competition of the 2022 season March 4-6.
The team has worked hard since the beginning of their build season in January to build, code, and prep their robot for each competition. Holding meetings seven days a week, Team 888 has persevered through all difficulties in hopes of making it to their District (States) and World Championships. Please wish them the best of luck in their next competition on March 19. The matches can be viewed on Twitch. The Robotitators would like to thank the staff across the building for always supporting the team and students as they continue to work hard over the next month. If you are curious to learn more about the Robotiators and their progress, take a look their website: Robotiators 888 By: Mack Leach  You may have noticed the recent touch of color that brightens the end of the math hall on the second floor.
Designed by freshman Zoe Desmond (she/her), and painted by the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) club over several months, the school’s newest mural promotes the emblematic message to be yourself. By: Zorais Naroo, Riley Suszkiw, and Aidan Vogts  The Scholastic Aptitude Test or SAT is feared every year by students for the stress it causes. The three hour long standardized test, however, is experiencing changes in 2024.
The changes for the test come as questions of the test’s fairness and its practicality arise around the country. By: Mehar Dhanjal, Izzy Reyes, and Jonathan Illuzzi  We’ve all seen or heard the pithy phrase “Live, Laugh, Love.” First appearing in poetic form in 1904, Bessie Anderson Stanley’s advice about success might as well have been written about the one person who truly embodies its message: Debbie Derwart. If you know anything about Derwart, it’s that she is a lover of people and of life. It’s only fitting, then, that her tenure at Glenelg began on Valentine’s Day in 2018. |
