Education 

Walkersville High Students Recognized for Special Achievements

The following students from Walkersville High School were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements as noted below. AP Scholar – Score of 3 or better on 3 or more Advanced Placement Exams: Kiley Duncan Chloe Ferguson Jackson Foster Caitlyn Golden Hanna McWilliams Carson Purcell Molly Updegraff Valentina Whalen Nicholas Winch AP Scholar with Honors – Score of 3.5 on all Advanced Placement Exams Taken, and a 3 or Higher on 4 or More AP Exams: Jacob Bartholow Kaitlin Culpepper Peter Maxey Joanne Oh Joshua Simmons Kristina Yin AP Scholar with…

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Community 

Prudential Spirit of the Community Award Nominees Sought

Once again, The Prudential Spirit of the Community Awards is searching for two Maryland students to recognize for their meaningful contributions to their communities through service. Students in grades 5-12 are eligible to apply for service they have provided during the past 12 months. This is a great opportunity to showcase some of the important work youth are doing in Maryland to strengthen their communities. State Honorees receive $1,000, medallions, and all-expense-paid trips to Washington, D.C. for the 20th annual national recognition events. These prestigious awards are sponsored by Prudential…

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Bakers Needed for New Midway / Woodsboro Elementary Fall Festival

Show off your baking skills by donating a cake for the Fall Festival Cake Walk! Cakes can be dropped off at Woodsboro Elementary School on Friday, October 10th by 2pm. Please attach a list of all ingredients and per health department regulation, no refrigerated items can be accepted. We look forward to seeing you at the New Midway/Woodsboro Elementary School Fall Festival! Woodsboro Elementary School Friday, October 10, 2014 5 -8 pm (rain or shine)

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Technology 

Windows 10

Microsoft’s preview of Windows 10 last week gave a glimpse of things to come.  They’ve prepared the new operating system to run on devices that have no screen, small screens, and even huge screens bigger than most folks’ televisions. One big change from Windows 8 will be the adaptability of the user interface (UI).  Microsoft caught a lot of flack with Windows 8 appearing to be more touch friendly than keyboard and mouse friendly.  Windows 10 will have a “tailored experience for each device,” whether you talk to it, wave…

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