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Education Glade Valley 

Peg and Orley Bourland Educational Assistance Fund

Staff Writer

The Peg and Orley Bourland Educational Assistance Fund is now awarded year-round through Glade Valley Community Services and The Community Foundation of Frederick. This scholarship is to provide financially need-based funds for post-secondary education in trade, vocational or technical fields to help defray the costs associated with tuition, fees, testing, tutoring, trade tools, supplies, etc. Applicants’ eligibility requirements are: must be a resident of Walkersville feeder school areas, must describe their financial need, career goals and specify how the funds will be used, must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary…

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Celebrations Education Glade Valley 

Gigantic Fireworks to Celebrate WHS Graduating Class of 2020

Michael Kuster

We are incredibly excited to announce a GIGANTIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY for our seniors after our celebration on Friday night! The drive through town starts at 7:30pm. Fireworks start at 9:15pm! Please remember that there will be NO PARKING available at the firehouse for the fireworks. All firehouse parking is RESERVED for students and their families after the celebration. We appreciate your respect on this matter, in advance. Also remember to continue practicing social distancing where applicable. STUDENTS – if you are planning to attend, please email Liongrad2020@yahoo.com to confirm. Line…

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Celebrations Education Glade Valley 

Community Gearing Up for Graduation Celebrations

Staff Writer

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings and social distancing, graduation seniors across the country have been unable to enjoy the rites of passage most know and expect; proms, award programs, dinners, graduation ceremonies, and parties. In Walkersville, community members have rallied to offer celebrations for Walkersville High School graduates recognition outside of the school system’s normal ceremonies which will all be virtual this week and next week. On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the community will hold a Community Graduation Celebration for Walkersville High School Seniors around the pond at…

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