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Six years ago, I covered my first assignment for the Severna Park Voice: Mini Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival at Shipley’s Choice Elementary School. As I wrote then, the show was like a miniature version of “Glee.” Kids engaged the crowd with gaudy costumes, choreographed dance moves and hit songs spanning several eras. It was about as exciting a first assignment as any writer-photographer can hope for, and reflecting on it now, it embodies everything I love about Severna Park.

The elementary school production was anything but mediocre. Teachers, students and parents came together to put on a professional-level show. But every day, people in Severna Park come together for other reasons: to support local nonprofits, to help neighbors in need and to support children who are fundraising for their sick peers.

I got into this business to share stories like those, and I’m touching on this subject now because I have just stepped into the role of editor, taking over for my close friend and mentor Dylan Roche. With the knowledge I have gained from Dylan, and with the support of Voice publishers Dianna and Lonnie Lancione, I am more prepared than ever to bring you the news that’s important to people here. Helping me in that effort is our talented assistant editor, Chris Fincham, who resides in Severna Park. Please join me in welcoming him to the team.

Open the pages of the September edition and you will find stories that reflect our mission of uniting the community. Page A1 features a story on local businesses that built a playhouse to be raffled off for charity. Even better, the raffle winner donated the house to a Severna Park boy who was born with a rare birth defect. On page B6, we have the scoop on new principals at Severna Park Middle School, Jones Elementary and Benfield Elementary. Learn how they plan to foster the growth of students, not just intellectually but also mentally and emotionally.

We also have stories celebrating the unique feats of people around town. Jeremy Brosseau of Arnold went to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah for Speed Week (page B6). Jim Lieby has spent nearly 20 years restoring his 1969 MG MGB convertible (page A3). Severna Park High School varsity baseball coach Eric Milton will soon hit the 20-year anniversary of his no-hitter with the Minnesota Twins (page A5). All those stories are accompanied by details on the upcoming slate of fall events, from the pot luck picnic for nonprofits on September 28 to the Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce’s Shoptoberfest on October 5 (page A6).

I look forward to making the future as enjoyable as the last six years have been for me at the Voice. If we can do anything to share the news that’s important to you, send me an email at zach@pasadenavoice.com.

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