In and Around Morningside-Skyline
By Mary McHale 301-735-3451
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Brandywine-Aquasco
By Audrey Johnson 301-922-5384
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
University of Maryland Eastern Shore 28th Winter Commencement was held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the William P. Hytche Athletic Center University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, Maryland.
Degree candidates from this area are Tahirah Najah Johnson, White Plains, MD, Doctor of Philosophy in Food and Agricultural Science. Melody N. Colebrook-Jones, Ft. Washington, MD, Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership. Doctor of Education in Education Leadership Rictor Lajuan Craig, Brandywine, MD, Nashandra Ellis, Bowie, MD. Rictor Lajuan Craig, Brandywine, MD. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering Technology, Adekansola Adewami, Landover Hills, MD. Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies Cristopher Aaron Jones, Waldorf, MD, Ginikachukwu Agatha Mgbenka, Bowie, MD. Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling David Ntungwo Atabong, Upper Marlboro, MD, Olamide Alex Olorungbohunmi, Upper Marlboro, MD, Saffiatu, Hyattsville, MD. Master of Science in Human Ecology Michelle Lake McCorkle, Bowie, Maryland, Kiburi Monea Harvey, White Plains, MD.
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management Nicholas I. Sharp, Hyattsville, MD. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Alexandria Camp, White Plains, MD. Bachelor of Science in Biology Nataleigh Jackson, Washington, DC, Solita Parker, Waldorf, Maryland, Pearl Takor, New Carrollton, MD, Oh-Henry Nganje, Greenbelt, MD, Adewale Oluwadamilola Ayotomiwa Adekanbi, Beltsville, MD. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Kayla Bryana Winn, Laurel, MD, Erin Kacy Kirkpatric, Severn, MD. Bachelor of Science in General Agriculture Knowledge Q Wells, Columbia, MD. Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology Edit Maritza Argueta, Frederick, MD, Simone Marie Hagans, Lexington Park, MD, Torece T. Utsey, Clarksburg, MD, Darlena Ford, Waldorf, MD.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Nekia Shelane Kelsey, Laurel, MD. Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science Veronica Melissa Caramantin, Rockville, MD, Gabriel Reason, Hagerstown, MD, Ethan Paa Kwasi Opoku, Laurel, MD. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Brandon Renard Bailey, Bowie, MD, Terrell Eugene Lawrence, Bowie, MD, Ashley Amira Leach, Washington, DC, Jalen Terry Vauss, Upper Marlboro, MD, Aiyanna Janai Wilkins, Greenbelt, MD, Laila A. Dent, Waldorf, MD, Camron B. Winborne, Glen Burnie, MD, Kevin Eudell, Glen Burnie, MD. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Shuaib A. Mansaray, Upper Marlboro, MD, Jerome Brian Foster, Accokeek, MD, Jeron A. Carter, Bryans Road, MD.
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Technology, Percy Nemi, Gaithersburg, MD, Miguel Angel Vasquez Velasco, Gaithersburg, MD. Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Bright A. Ojo, Cheverly, MD, Clinton Bernal Wiggins, District Heights, MD. Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Carmell Mark, Frederick, MD. Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Michael Marcus Brown, Jr., Fort Washington, MD, Jenna Maire Tran, Hollywood, MD. Bachelor of Science in Professional Golf Management, E. Alexander Brooks, Adelphi, MD, Colby L. Powell, Washington, DC, Michael George Calcutta, Frostburg, MD.
Bachelor of General Studies, Darian Brown, Bowie, MD, Khalil Nasir Young, Rockville, MD. Bachelor of Arts in Applied Design, Jaely Clay, Glen Burnie, MD, Simone Natasha Dixon, Waldorf, MD. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Alexis Opare Laume, Clarksburg, MD, Samara Tinch, Glen Burnie, MD, Steven Matthews, Jr., Upper Marlboro, MD. Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Studies, Matthew Jacob, Glen Burnie, MD, Joshua Caleb Williams, Glen Burnie , MD, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Dayauni Jeffries, Landover, MD, Jade S. Rollerson, Fort Washington, MD, Lundynne A.L. Payton, Temple Hills, MD. Bachelor of General Studies, Darienne Nicol Penn, Glen Burnie, MD, Zamira Leigh Kornegay, Cheltenham, MD, Darienne Nicol Penn, Glen Burnie, MD. Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services, Contees Nichelle West, Upper Marlboro, MD. Congratulations to all the Graduates. Good Luck in all your future endeavors.
FLAG PARADE
“The Commencement Day Flag parade is an opportunity for our students to represent and celebrate the different countries of our diverse and global student body, faculty and staff here at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). Our graduating students have guests attending from across the United States and the world who feel welcomed by the familiar sight of their flag.”
BSU NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
“The Bowie State National Alumni Association, Prince George’s Chapter, would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the great contributions and support made to Bowie State University and its students this year. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” President Anita Ford.
BADEN COMMUNITY CENTER
Baden Community Center features picnic areas, picnic tables, picnic shelters, basketball court, gym, baseball/softball diamond, horseshoe pits, playground, soccer field, fitness room and healthy vending.
Programs are licensed before and after school kid’s care programs, line dancing,
TKA Karate, Xtreme Teens programs, Yoga programs, summer playground. Contact us: Baden Community Center, badencc@pgparks.com. Physical Address: 13601 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine, Maryland 20613. Phone 301-888-1500, Maryland Relay 7-1-1 for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability. The hours are Monday to Thursday 2–9 p.m., Friday 2–7 p.m., 7–10 p.m., (Teens), Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday closed.
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