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Burnham earns masters
at Rutgers University
Michael Scan Burnham, of
Cherry Hill, N.J., received his
masters of science in biology at
Rutgers University on May 24.
His study focused on the develop-
ing science of gene therapy and its
applications. He is currently em-
ployed as a senior scientist at Vi-
romed Inc. in Camden.
Burnham graduated from Cape
Henlopen High School in 1988
and from the University of
Delaware in 1992. He is the son of
Skip and Fay Burnham of Milton.
Ullman promoted to
full professor at UD
William J. Ullman of Lewes
was one of 36 faculty members of
the University of Delaware to re-
ceive a promotion to full profes-
sor, effective Sept. 1.
Ullman is a professor in the uni-
versity's marine studies program.
UD Academy to host
a variety of excursions
The University of Del.aware's
Southern Academy of Lifelong
Learning will sponsor a four-day
trip to the Ohio Light Opera's pro-
ductions of Naughty Maria and
the Gypsy Baron from July 25-28.
The group is also planning a trip
to the Grand Opera House in
Wilmington Nov. 5 to see La Bo-
heme, and the Nov. 6 production
of Tales of Hoffman. Tickets in-
clude roundtrip transportation
from Lewes.
For more information, call Bar-
bara Lloyd at Footloose Tours at
684-1600.
Palmer receives
Elon scholarship
Zachary Palmer of Lewes has
received a Presidential Scholar-
ship for $2,000 at Elon College,
North Carolina, where he is a
freshman. The scholarships of
$1,000 to $3,000 are awarded to
the top one-quarter of entering
freshmen. The awards are based
on high school course selection,
class rank and SAT/ACT scores.
Sussex Middle's Baker
earns teaching award
The National Council for Geo-
graphic Education recently award-
ed Cynthia Baker, of Sussex Cen-
tral Middle School, its annual Dis-
tinguished Teaching Achievement
Award for 2000.
Awards were given to 36 K-12
teachers and seven college profes-
sors from across the United States
and Canada.
The award recognize outstand-
ing contributions to geographic
education. Colleagues submitted
nominations for the awards and
awardees were chosen by judging
panels at the elementary,
middle/junior high, senior or post
secondary level.
Rosanne Pack photos
H.O. Brittingham Elementary observes Young Authors Day
Above left, observing Young Authors Day, Assistant Princi- Above right, glowing with pride over his very own story,
pal Marian Wolak sits right down with students at H.O. Brit- Robbie Edwards reads to H.O.B. secretary Laura Brown.
tingham as they take turns reading and commenting on During Young Authors Day, students took the books that each
works written by students of all ages. of them wrote and illustrated to all parts of the school from
Joining Wolak in comments are Elyshia Bowden, left, and the cafeteria to the nurse's office to the principal's office
Jessica Brittingham. where they read to staff members.
Cape High Key Club presents checks to local organizations
The Cape Henlopen High School Key Club, a community
service organization sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Kiwa-
nis Club, recently held a run/walk to benefit three different
groups. One is the Cape Henlopen School District Mentoring
Program, with the Key Club donating $575 to the cause.
Shown, above left, during the presentation are (l-r) Emily
Martin, William Wightman and Auni Gohel, all Key Club
members, with Joanne Reihm, lead mentor, and Esthelda
Parker Selby, acting personnel director. The Key Club also
Submitted photos
presented a check to the Kiwanis Club of Rehoboth Beach.
Shown, above right, during the presentation are (l-r) Robin
Rubolin, Key Club members; Rogers Jones, president of the
Kiwanis Club; William Wightman and Auni Gohel from the
Key Club; Sue Comorat, co-advisor of the Key Club; Gloria
Hardesty, co-advisor; Tony Perrello, Kiwanis Club treasurer;,
Emily Martin from the Key Club; and Warren MacDonald, Ki-
wanis Club historian. The Key Club also donated $575 to
READ-ALOUD Delaware.
Submitted photo
Cape teachers, student honored
Two Cape Henlopen School District English teachers and
one student were honored at the Delaware Association of
Teachers of English (DATE) spring conference Thursday,
June 1. Milton Middle School language arts teacher Deanne
McCredie was selected as the DATE middle school teacher of
the year. Cape High English teacher Charlene Nichols was
one of the finalists for the high school teacher of the year.
Each received gift certificates from Staples. Cape senior Pa-
tricia Capiro, features editorof the school newspaper, was
awarded $100 in recognition of her selection as the DATE stu-
dent honored for her work in language arts. Capiro plans to
major in broadcast journalism at Syracuse Univbrsity.
Funds raised for
new water fountain
Rehoboth Elementary
School fourth grader Ian
Evans, at right, enjoys a cool
drink from the stainless steel
water fountain, the newest
addition to the playground.
The PTO extends its thanks
to the community for raising
funds, and has erected a sign
displaying the larger contrib-
utors near the site. Since
many students also con-
tributed to the fund raising
effort, a brass plate on the
three-tiered, handicapped
accessible fountain reads:
Dedicated to the Children of
Rehoboth Elementary: YOU
are the Future.
The PTO would like to es-
pecially thank Harry
Caswell, who donated his
goods and services to install
the fountain; and to Tyrone
Woodyard for his help in
making this addition to the
grounds a reality.
Submitted photo