New York Times bestselling author Farrah Rochon discussed her latest title, “Bemused,” the untold origin story of the five muses from Disney’s “Hercules” movie, at the Severna Park Library on February 4.

Disney Author Visits Library To Share Newest Tale

New York Times bestselling author Farrah Rochon delighted a gathering of Disney and mythology enthusiasts at the Severna Park Library on February 4.
A group of Severna Park Middle School plungers ran for the water.
Freezin’ For A Reason
Sandy Point State Park was packed with local teens ready to run into the near-freezing Chesapeake Bay for the annual Cool Schools Plunge.
Severna Park Students Excel At SkillsUSA Regionals
Three Severna Park students advanced to state competition in SkillsUSA.
(L-R) The show features Emily Eugene as the Mad Hatter, Emily Steven as Dormouse, Elena Hill as the White Rabbit and Zoe Sommers as Alice.
CTA Dives Down The Rabbit Hole In “Alice In Wonderland”
The Children's Theatre of Annapolis production of “Alice in Wonderland” will continue through February 23.

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Severna Park High School graduates and 22-year-old twin sisters Christina and Katie Currie recently won over $88,000 in cash and prizes on “Wheel of Fortune.”

Severna Park’s Currie Twins Win Big On “Wheel Of Fortune”

Severna Park High School graduates and 22-year-old twin sisters Christina and Katie Currie recently won over $88,000 in cash and prizes on “Wheel of Fortune.”
Severna Park Middle School sixth-grade social studies teacher and athletic manager Matthew Loock stood next to the school’s five pillars in the main lobby. Those pillars are perseverance, respect, integrity, determination and empathy.

Middle Schools Add After-School Athletics Program

After two years of planning, recruiting, certifying coaches, and meetings, a new program, simply called Middle School Athletics, will begin this spring with boys and girls soccer at all Anne Arundel County public middle schools.

Preliminary School Redistricting Scenarios Cause Alarm For Parents

On February 1, AACPS shared three preliminary redistricting options. After soliciting feedback from the community now through May 1, Bedell will choose one of the existing options or present his own modified version to the Board of Education in July.
Since her retirement seven years ago, Linda Zahn has volunteered faithfully for Orphan Grain Train, bringing innovation with the launch of food truck nights and a newsletter, helping significantly with fundraising, and initiating a massive mask making project during the pandemic.

Volunteer Of The Month: Linda Zahn Brings Innovation To Orphan Grain Train

Linda Zahn has volunteered for Orphan Grain Train, bringing innovation with the launch of food truck nights and a newsletter, helping significantly with fundraising, and initiating a massive mask making project during the pandemic.
Sports

Student-Athlete Of The Month: Joey Smargissi

Joey Smargissi leaves Broadneck in the school’s top five for both receptions and touchdowns.

Whether it’s on the football field, on the basketball court, or in the classrooms or hallways of Broadneck High School, one thing is clear: Joey Smargissi is going to get after it.

Severna Park Girls, Broadneck Boys Win County Swimming Titles

The Severna Park girls and Broadneck boys swim teams captured Anne Arundel County Public Schools county championships on January 31.

MPSSAA 2025-2027 Realignment Confirmed

The Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association’s biennial classification realignment for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years has been released, and several significant changes are in effect regarding local schools.

Bruins Send 23 To State Meet

Broadneck’s indoor track and field team will send almost two dozen athletes to the 4A state meet, following an impressive showing at the 4A Central Region championship meet on February 5.

Student-Athlete Of The Month: Charlie Hartman

Baseball player Charlie Hartman played tackle football for the first time as a senior at Severna Park High School, and picked up the game quickly.
Business
Following his 2020 graduation from Severna Park High School, Emory Jernigan started his own junk removal business called Junk Knights.
Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce CEO Liz League gives a warm welcome to the chamber's newest members.
Financial advisor Jason LaBarge unpacks the implications of millions of public employees and retirees, including nearly 55,000 Marylanders, seeing their Social Security benefits increase this year.
School & Youth
When Indian Creek School junior Owen Crum considered his options for an Eagle Scout project, he didn’t have to look any further than his own troop’s backyard.
After a decade in scouting and working toward the rank of Eagle Scout, Sean Gaffney knew he wanted his Eagle project to address the needs of his community’s homeless.
Magothy River Middle School sixth-grade math teacher Josh Thompson was nominated for AACPS Teacher of the Year.
Arts & Entertainment
Cypress Restaurant recently opened in Park Plaza, and offers a range of enticing culinary options.
The Freedom Choir will launch a new spring session in Severna Park and Annapolis beginning the first week of March.
"Companion" is a haunting take on AI and the moving goalposts of humanity.

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