Fort Meade SoundOff for June 14, 2012

1. Soundoff!
vol. 64 no. 24 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community
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June 14, 2012
facing the army’s future Photo by Staff Sgt. Bertha Flores
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III addresses more than 300 Soldiers, civilians and family members during a 90-minute town hall Friday afternoon at McGill Training
Center. Chandler and his wife, Jeanne, toured Fort Meade, visiting with Soldiers at various tenant organizations and discussed promotion and performance requirements
that will help shape the Army of the future. For the story, see Page 3.
child care graduation Day UPCOMING EVENTS
Certified family Special pull-out section Today, 10 a.m.: Army Birthday Cake-Cutting Ceremony - The Mall in Columbia
providers give celebrates Meade Friday, 7:15 p.m.: Bowie Baysox “Fort Meade Day” - Prince George’s Stadium
Friday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.: Latin Night - Club Meade
affordable services High’s class of 2012
Saturday, 8 a.m.: Summer Sizzler 5K Run & One-Mile Walk - Rock Avenue Pool
page 7 pages 11-14 Wednesday: DEMPS Visitor Control Center CLOSED

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Editorial Staff
Garrison Commander
Guaranteed circulation:
11,285
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Celebrating the Army,
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
grads and dads
Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Charles E. Smith
Public Affairs Officer
Chad T. Jones
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil
Chief, Command Information It’s another busy week here at Fort Meade, per- great way to meet
Philip H. Jones haps one of the busiest weeks of the summer as we new people and a
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil celebrate the Army’s 237th birthday. great way to have
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer As many of us know, birthdays are about change, fun.
Rona S. Hirsch maturing and progression. Without question, Amer- I want to
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes ica’s Army has endured considerable change since make it easier for
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis its inception 237 years ago, always adapting itself our youth to find
Supple­mental photography provided to the challenges and realities of the time. volunteer activi-
by Patuxent Publishing Co. When George Washington became our nation’s ties. That said, I
first “commander in chief,” he took over an Army have requested
Advertising whose combat experience had been in frontier war- Team Meade to
fare during the French and Indian War. create an initia- COL. Edward c.
General Inquiries 410-332-6300 From this humble beginning our Army has tive that will help Rothstein
Allison Thompson proudly withstood the test of time as our nation’s our youth estab-
Garrison Commander
410-332-6850 Allison.Thompson@baltsun.com
“protector of freedom” and has established a rich lish volunteer hours this summer. Look for more
Michele Griesbauer
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history of successfully defending this great country, details about youth volunteer opportunities includ-
its Constitution and citizens against all enemies. ing ways we can celebrate youths who volunteer
If you would like information about receiving Soundoff! on Fort Meade or are As we celebrate this year’s Army birthday, let’s their time this summer.
experiencing distribution issues, call 877-886-1206 or e-mail TP@baltsun.com. honor the lives of the men and women who wear As a parent, I believe our youths are never too
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday through the Army uniform proudly and their commitment young to learn how to do for others. Not only do
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and selfless service to our country. Let’s honor their others benefit from their acts of kindness, there is
efforts and willingness to serve and make our coun- a good feeling when our youth can stand up and
Printed by offset method of reproduction as a civilian enterprise in the interest of the
personnel at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, by the Patuxent Publishing Co., a subsidiary
try a safer place to live and work and our world a say, “I’m doing something to help make the world
of The Baltimore Sun Media Group, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, every Thursday safer place to foster freedom and democracy. a better place.”
except the last Thursday of the year in conjunction with the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office. To all those who have served and continue to You can make a difference at any age. Let’s all
Requests for publication must reach the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the serve, both at home and abroad, thank you and your encourage our youth to volunteer and do something
desired publication date. Mailing address: Post Public Affairs Office, Soundoff! IMME-MEA-PA, families for your sacrifices, your unwavering courage great this summer.
Bldg. 4409, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5025. Telephone: 301-677-1361; DSN: 622-1361. and your proud legacy of service. Lastly, this Sunday is the one day of the year
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage Also this week, the Meade High Class of 2012 we celebrate dads. So to those dads who not only
without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, handicap or sex of purchaser, celebrated its graduation Monday at the Prince lead their families to the best of their abilities but
user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro. also serve their country, Happy Father’s Day! We
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Congratulations to all the graduates as you have appreciate your service and thank you.
achieved an important milestone in your lives. As As a service member, there are times you when
Printed by Patuxent Publishing Co., a private firm, in no way connected with the Department you continue your preparations for life and a world you have to miss ball games, the school plays, the
of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their own and are
not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance full of opportunities, I want to suggest that you precious little moments. Please know that we know
of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of enrich your learning experiences by considering you missed these events because you are serving our
the Army of the products or services advertised. volunteering this summer. country and for that, we are grateful.
There are a lot of reasons why youths, not just Have a great week!
graduating seniors but all youths, should consider Editor’s note: See Page 8 for a listing of Fort
volunteering. Researchers tell us that it’s important Meade Army birthday activities. For more informa-
www.ftmeade.army.mil for young people to seek out volunteer opportuni- tion about volunteering, call Army Community Ser-
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd
ties. Volunteering is a great self-esteem booster, a vice at 301-677-5590.
and view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil.
Commander’s Open Door
Co n t e n t s Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein has an open door policy.
All service members, retirees, government employees, family members and
community members age 18 or older are invited to address issues or concerns
News.............................. 3 Classified.............................. 20 to the commander directly by visiting Rothstein’s office on Mondays from 4 to 6
p.m. at garrison headquarters in Hodges Hall, Bldg. 4551, Llewellyn Avenue.
Trouble Ticket................ 4 Sports................................... 17 Visitors are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is neces-
sary.
Community.................... 8 Movies.................................. 19 For more information, call 301-677-4844.
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3. News
Sergeant Major of the Army tours post
Soldiers discuss
Army’s future
at town hall
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
Greeted with a standing ovation and
a chorus of “hooahs” from more than
300 Soldiers, Sgt. Maj. of the Army
Raymond F. Chandler III walked down
the center of McGill Training Center
on Friday to address the Fort Meade
community.
The 90-minute town hall was the
last of several stops that the Army’s
highest-ranking enlisted Soldier made
during his daylong visit to Fort Meade.
Along with his wife, Jeanne, Chandler
visited with Soldiers and their families
throughout the installation.
“Jeanne and I travel around the Army
and it’s our job to go out and be a
scout,” Chandler said at the town hall.
“We’re here to hear what’s on your
mind and to share some information
with you.”
Chandler began his tour by meeting
with several command sergeants major
from various tenant organizations, dis-
cussing the complexities of the installa-
tion and future growth and transition-
ing of the Army. photo by Staff Sgt. Bertha Flores
“Fort Meade is a very interesting and Sgt. Kaya Hansen of the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III after
unique installation in our Army — a lot he promoted Hansen to sergeant on Friday at McGill Training Center. During his tour of the installation, Chandler visited several
of different activities,” he said. tenant units including the Asymmetric Warfare Group and the 780th MI Brigade.
The couple then visited more than 20
Soldiers from the Warrior Transition to meet with members of the newly recognizing several members of the Fort the Army,” said Pfc. Connor Mendez,
Unit at the Soldier and Family Assis- activated cyber brigade. Meade community including Employees a video production and documentation
tance Center. Chandler also met with His visit concluded with the 90-min- of the Year and Soldiers and NCOs of student at the Defense Information
members of the Asymmetric Warfare ute town hall at McGill that began at the Year. School.
Group to discuss its current opera- 2:30 p.m. Sgt. Kaya Hansen was among those Chandler called the people at Fort
tions. Soldiers, civilians and family mem- to be presented with a Sergeant Major Meade “amazing folks” and said he
Jeanne Chandler focused on meeting bers filled the main ballroom as Chan- of the Army Coin. During a brief cer- looked forward to returning to learn
spouses of Soldiers and with family dler discussed several topics facing emony after the town hall, Chandler from the Soldiers and families.
readiness group leaders of frequently Soldiers and their families including promoted Hansen. “Today was a very enlightening day,”
deploying units, including 55th Signal professionalism, hazing, sexual assault “I’m extremely honored and humbled he said.
Company (Combat Camera) and the and harassment, and the importance of by this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
781st Military Intelligence Battalion. strong leadership. to get pinned my sergeant rank by the
At noon, 10 Soldiers and their spous- After the 30-minute presentation, sergeant major of the Army,” she said.
es lunched with the Chandlers at the
Freedom Inn Dining Facility.
Chandler opened the floor for ques-
tions. During the next hour, Soldiers
Chandler remained at McGill for
nearly an hour following the town hall
For more photos from the
“I had the opportunity to see Soldiers asked questions ranging from changes to meet with those who wanted to shake SMA visit, go to flickr.
and their families,” Chandler said. “It
was an awesome experience.”
in policies and military courses to physi-
cal training.
his hand or pose for a photo.
“It was a great privilege and oppor-
com/ftmeade.
Following lunch, Chandler’s tour Chandler concluded the town hall by tunity to meet with Sergeant Major of
continued with a stop at the 780th MI
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4. N ews
Making the right choices Community
leads to healthier lifestyle Crime Watch
Compiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services
By Clarissa Harding
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center
June 3, Driving while intoxi- observed the subject remove a
June is Men’s Health Month. cated: driving while under the box of cologne from the shelf.
Did you know the leading health threat for men is heart influence of alcohol, careless or The subject opened the box and
disease? Heart disease is a broad term that includes diseases of reckless driving: The Director- removed the bottle of cologne,
the blood vessels such as coronary artery disease, heart rhythm ate of Emergency Services was placed it in her purse and exit-
problems and heart infections. notified by gate security of a ed the store without rendering
Narrowed or blocked blood vessels can lead to heart attack, vehicle that ran the gate. An payment.
chest pain or stroke. investigation revealed that the
Take charge of your heart health by making healthier lifestyle vehicle was traveling at a high rate of June 9, Driving under the influence
choices. Healthful choices include not using tobacco, maintain- speed, veered to the right and struck of alcohol, driving while impaired by
the left rear corner of vehicle No. 2, alcohol: The Directorate of Emergency
ing a healthy weight, exercising and increasing your intake of which was parked and unoccupied.
fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes and whole grains. Services was notified of an individual
The force of the impact forced vehicle unconscious behind the wheel of a
If you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, follow No. 2 forward, where it struck the rear
your doctor’s treatment recommendations. vehicle at the 24-hour Shoppette. Units
tailgate of vehicle No. 3, which was responded to the scene and observed
If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar under control. parked and unoccupied. The operator the driver unconscious with the engine
Making the healthier choice will reduce the impact of the of vehicle No. 1 submitted to have running. At the units’ request, the
risk factors you cannot control such as family history, age and blood drawn with results pending. driver underwent a field sobriety test,
race. which he failed. He submitted to a
Motor vehicle crashes are another major health risk for men. June 3, Wrongful damage of private breathalyzer, resulting in a blood alco-
To stay safe on the road, use common sense: wear your seat property: The victim stated she went to hol content of .12 percent.
belt, follow the speed limit and don’t drive under the influence her car to retrieve her car charger and
of alcohol and other substances or while sleepy. noticed her car had light scratch marks June 10, Assault: The Directorate of
Finally, suicides are a major cause of male death. Listen to
File photo on the trunk and front hood as well as Emergency Services was notified of
Michael Dorsey of Randallstown has both doors on the same side. teens fighting. An investigation revealed
yourself and ask for help. Don’t apply a permanent solution
to a temporary problem. his blood pressure checked during that a verbal argument between the
The staff of Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center encour- last October’s Retiree Appreciation June 6, Wrongful damage of private subject and victim turned physical
ages you to take control of your health with preventive Day at McGill Training Center. June property: The victim stated that the air when the subject began to swing at and
is Men’s Health Month, a time to take in his car tires had been let out. punch the victim. The victim retaliated
measures such as a healthy lifestyle, practicing safety behind and punched the subject in the face,
the wheel and being attuned to persistent feelings of being control of your health with healthier
June 7, Shoplifting: AAFES loss pre- causing minor injury and ending the
“down” or unworthy. lifestyle choices. fight.
vention personnel at the Exchange
Have you noticed an issue on post
FINAL AER
Trouble
and wondered if anything is being
done to fix it? Email concerns and
issues to chad.t.jones.civ@mail.
CAMPAIGN
Ticket mil. Each week, Soundoff! will
address issues identified on post
and describe what is being done to
TOTALS
The Fort Meade Army Emergency
solve them. Relief campaign has collected
$109,482 as of Monday, 137
Issue: Plan: Status: percent of its $80,000 goal.
Youth Services Sports Renovate the Youth Services Actual use of fields is
Complex needs renovations Sports Complex expected to be this fall
after the grass matures Chaplain’s Word: PLANT TREES
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under
McGill Training Center Install a new HVAC Survey work has begun; full
HVAC is inoperative install set for completion whose shade you do not expect to sit.”
(except in the ballroom) September 2012; portable A/C — Nelson Henderson
units being used in classrooms
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5. N ews
Use of social media comes with responsibilities
By Jason Kelly posting on a Fort Meade page based on
Fort Meade Emerging Media Manager the violation such as “comments that are
Actions online can result in profes- abusive, hateful or intended to defame
sional and legal consequences offline. anyone or any organization,” according
That is the message from both military to the user agreement.
social media and legal subject matter Defamatory comments “are assertions
experts for service members and civilians of untrue facts that put [someone] in
who use social media. a bad light,” said Clark, who used the
While the military permits service example of stating that someone is a thief
members to use social media, their par- “because you’re asserting that they actu-
ticipation is not without limitations. ally stole things.”
“A service member must understand While civilians are not subject to the
that when you’re on social media plat- UCMJ, they still can be held account-
forms, you still represent the United able.
States,” said Staff Sgt. Dale Sweetnam, Furthermore, a service member can
noncommissioned officer in charge for potentially face “collateral consequences”
the Army’s Online and Social Media Divi- for a family member’s actions, said Clark.
sion, Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. For example, service members have been
“As a service member using social media, barred from residing on post because
you should conduct yourself in a manner they could not control their children who
that is reflective of the values associated violated post policies.
with military service.” Like most social networking sites,
Negative comments by service mem- Facebook’s community standards pro-
bers about supervisors or the release of hibit certain content and actions includ-
sensitive information online are punish- ing violence and threats, indications of
able under the Uniform Code of Military self-harm, bullying, harassment and hate
Justice, just as they are offline. speech.
Gary Stein is an example of that reality. Facebook recommends its 901 million,
The U.S. Marine Corps discharged Stein, monthly active users send a message to
a sergeant with I Marine Expeditionary the person responsible for abusive con-
Force, with an “other than honorable tent, unfriend or block the person, and
discharge” in April after he posted critical Fort Meade’s main Facebook page (facebook.com/ftmeade) is one of six garrison use privacy settings. Users on Facebook
content about President Barack Obama pages authorized by the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office, which monitors the pages to can report suspected violations, includ-
on Facebook. remove inappropriate posts. Facebook users can report inappropriate posts, including ing content they cannot see, by visiting
“Your recourse is not to go to Face- content they cannot see, by visiting facebook.com/help/tools. facebook.com/help/tools.
book and post about it,” said Capt. Lance “The important thing to remember is
Clark, Fort Meade’s chief of Military other users. book.com/ftmeadeboss), and Fort Meade that there is a right way to use social media
Justice. “Your recourse is to go to [your] The comments were not posted on any Survivor Outreach Services (http://ow.ly/ and a wrong way,” Sweetnam said.
command and say, ‘I’m unhappy with of Fort Meade’s official social media sites btTq4). The military offers several resources
what this person did or something that I and, therefore, not subject to the instal- The Fort Meade Public Affairs Office to promote social media awareness. The
perceive to be wrong.’ ” lation’s user agreements. The comments routinely monitors the installation’s social Army posts social media presentations
Before posting online, Clark recom- were reportedly posted within private media websites and, if necessary, removes and the latest edition of its Social Media
mends social media users ask themselves, Facebook groups, which are not operated content that violates social media user Handbook at slideshare.net/usarmyso-
“Would I be embarrassed if my mom read by the garrison. agreements (facebook.com/ftmeade/info), cialmedia.
this ... or would I be concerned about The following are Fort Meade’s official said Philip H. Jones, chief of Command The Fort Meade Public Affairs Office
getting in trouble if my first sergeant Facebook pages: PAO (facebook.com/ Information. also offers social media awareness train-
saw this, my sergeant major or my com- ftmeade), the Directorate of Family and Page administrators also attempt to ing for units, family readiness groups and
mander saw this?” Morale, Welfare and Recreation (face- contact a user to explain why his or her other Fort Meade organizations.
In recent weeks, both the Garrison book.com/ftmeademwr), Fort Meade post was removed. However, it is not Editor’s note: For more information or
Command Group and Fort Meade Public Police (facebook.com/fggmpd), Fort always possible to do so, Jones said, to request training, contact Jason Kelly,
Affairs Office have received complaints Meade Fire Prevention Office (facebook. because of privacy settings that limit who Fort Meade Emerging Media manager, at
from Fort Meade social media users com/prevention45), Fort Meade Better may send private messages. 301-677-1109 or jason.s.kelly.civ@mail.
regarding negative comments posted by Opportunities for Single Soldiers (Face- Repeat offenders can be banned from mil.
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6. N ews
Family child care providers offer quality day care
Story and photo by Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
After Vanessa Wagner became a Fort
Meade family child care provider in
2003, she worked for three years until
her husband, Navy Chief John Wagner,
was reassigned to the Naval Base San
Diego, Calif.
When Wagner returned to the instal-
lation in 2009, she renewed her commit-
ment.
“It’s an honor for parents to trust you
with their most prized possession,” the
Meuse Forest resident said.
Wagner is one of more than 45 child
care providers on post who are certi-
fied by the installation to provide day
care for military personnel and DoD
civilians.
The program has five child care pro-
viders who work off post and are licensed
by the state in addition to their FCC
certification.
“We are the equivalent of a child cen-
ter without walls,” said Patricia Hardy,
an FCC director.
About 265 children are enrolled in
the program and registered to partici-
pate through Parent Central Services on
Reece Road.
The FCC certification process is rig-
orous. Prospective child care providers
must be at least 18 years old and high
school graduates. They are required to
attend an orientation session as well as
six days of training in child development,
health, nutrition, communicable diseases, Monica Richie, a Fort Meade family child care provider, is joined by her husband, Spc. Keith Richie, their three children and
special needs, fire and safety standards, Spencer Nielson, 3, and Cooper Stevens, 22 months. Richie, one of more than 45 certified, family child care providers on post.
child abuse identification and preven- For more information about the Fort Meade FCC, call 301-677-1160.
tion, and administrative paperwork.
Providers also receive training in CPR
once a year and in first aid every three 8, they are included in the total. both a stay-at-home mom and also had Before moving to Fort Meade in July,
years. Hardy said it is important for the a career, so she understands the demands Richie worked as an administrative assis-
Background checks are conducted Fort Meade community to know that it on military families. tant at the Fort Detrick of Silver Spring
every year on providers and their family is a violation of Army regulations for “Children have different needs,” she Child Development Center.
members ages 12 and older who live in anyone to provide home child care on said. “Some children will never adapt to Richie’s husband said the FCC pro-
the home. Once the initial background the installation for more than 10 hours a child center. They need to be in a home gram is a good opportunity for his wife.
check is cleared, Hardy and Christine a week on a regular basis without FCC away from home. I’m not their mom, but “I think it’s good for her and that
Matthews, the program’s co-director, certification. I’m a mom.” she gets to stay home,” he said. “There’s
inspect the provider’s home. Those on Fort Meade who provide Monica Richie has been a FCC pro- plenty for her to do with the family.”
The home also is inspected by the Fort unauthorized day care may lose their vider for nine months. The Midway Tanya Crowley, a DoD contractor,
Meade Fire Department, the Installation housing privileges and jeopardize the Commons resident cares for three chil- said she is pleased with the quality of
Safety Office and a public health nurse career of their military family member. dren, ages 22 months to 3 years old, in service she receives through the FCC
from Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Cen- Wagner cares for six children, ages addition to her three children. program. Richie cares for Crowley’s 2-
ter. 5 months to 4 years old. She said she “It’s been really good,” said Richie, year-old son Jalen.
Once providers pass these inspections, always has had an interest in children, wife of Spc. Keith Richie, a lab techni- “I think it’s great,” Crowley said. “I
they are certified. starting from her roots in the Baptist cian at Walter Reed National Military like the oversight of the program and
FCC providers are free to set their church and her work as a Sunday school Medical Center in Bethesda. “I like that that the providers get regular visits from
own fees and may care for a total of six teacher for the past 25 years. I’m able to stay home with my daughter. the administrators. It makes me feel real
children, two of whom can be under age A military wife for 21 years and She is able to interact with the kids. It’s comfortable that the providers are certi-
2. If the provider’s children are under age mother of three, Wagner said she was really been good.” fied in different areas.”
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7. C ommunity N ews N otes
The deadline for Soundoff! community
Army Birthday
“News and Notes” is Friday at noon. All An Army color guard from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regi-
submissions are posted at the editor’s dis- ment (The Old Guard) will post the colors. The National
cretion and may be edited for space and Anthem will be performed by the U.S. Army Old Guard
Fife and Drum Corps.
Celebrations
grammar. Look for additional community
events on the Fort Meade website at www. “God Bless America” will be performed by Sgt. 1st Class
ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade Erika Lehmkuhl of First Army Division East.
Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade. Pfc. Wesley Pattillo of the 704th Military Intelligence
For more information or to submit an Brigade will throw out the first pitch.
announcement, email Philip Jones at philip.
Cake-cutting, family fun event, A group of local, future Soldiers will be sworn into the
h.jones.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677-5602. Army displays at Columbia mall Army, rounding out the day’s Army birthday celebration.
For more information, call LTS at 301-677-7354.
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein and
NEWS EVENTS Howard County Executive Ken Ulman will participate in
a cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate the Army’s Birthday CDC III celebration
today at 10 a.m. at The Mall in Columbia in front of the Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein will
Lord Taylor department store. participate in an Army birthday cake-cutting and sing songs
VCC closure After the ceremony, an hourlong family fun event will be with children at Child Development Center III today at 3 p.m.
held at the mall. Displays by Army units from the area also For more information, call Tracy Love at 301-677-1530.
The DEMPS Visitor Control Center will
will be set up through Saturday.
close Wednesday for a Commander’s Call
and staff training. CYSS celebration barbecue
The VCC will reopen June 21 for normal Bowie Baysox celebrates Army birthday The Youth Center and Teen Center each will host a
duty hours. The Bowie Baysox will help celebrate the Army’s 237th barbecue today a 4:30 p.m. in honor of the Army’s birthday.
Anyone requiring access to the installation Birthday with Fort Meade by hosting the installation for The barbecue is open to youths in grades six to 12 who
should follow the perimeter road behind the its game Friday at 7:05 p.m., when the team takes on the are registered with Child, Youth and School Services.
VCC to the inspection station. New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Prince George’s Stadium, The event will feature hamburgers, hot dogs, cake and
All drivers must have a driver’s license and 4101 Crain Highway, Bowie. games.
vehicle registration. Free tickets are available at Leisure Travel Services, 2300 One guest is permitted per CYSS youth. Guest fee is $2.
For more information, call 301-677-1064. Wilson St. For more information, call 301-677-1149.
DFMWR early closings
Many activities sponsored by the 34th IS change of hours per month during the school day
in support of teachers. Tasks include
from classical works to folk tunes
performed both instrumentally and
Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation will close Friday command inventorying books, providing cooking vocally.
at noon so that staff may participate in Lt. Col. Lisa Y. Stevenson of the 34th demonstrations, filing, reading support For more information, call 301-677-
Organizational Day events. Intelligence Squadron will relinquish to students, monitoring hallways and 6586 or visit www.ArmyFieldBand.com.
For a complete listing of activity command to Lt. Col. Joseph M. Appel in helping with bus duty.
closing, visit ftmeade.army.mil. a change of command ceremony on June Volunteers will be given free admission Rock star for a day
21 at 9:34 a.m. at National Vigilance to school events and will be honored at a
Army Entertainment is sending one
VTF closings Park at the National Security Agency. year-end awards ceremony.
talented Soldier to the Army Concert
For more information, email Capt. For more information, call Bobbi Coff-
The Fort Meade Veterinary Treatment man at 443-433-2416 or email bcoffman@ Tour on June 23 at Fort Knox, Ky., to be
Monica Sowell at monica.sowell@ the opening act.
Facility at 2018 Annapolis Road is aacps.org.
ft-meade.af.mil or Master Sgt. Darcy The winning Soldier will open with a
undergoing renovations through August.
Bailey-Smith at darcy.baileysmith@ft- 15-minute set for REO Speed Wagon, Styx
Regular hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. will
be held from June 18 to July 13.
meade.af.mil. Latin Night and Blue Oyster Cult.
The clinic will close July 16 to 31 for Enjoy a night of Latin dancing in a To enter, the Soldier must upload a
the remodeling of the lobby and exam Hearts Apart survey nightclub ambiance at Latin Night on video audition between 1:30 to 4:30 min-
room, and on June 29 in the afternoon Army Community Service is conduct- Friday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Club utes long. Instructions for uploading the
for monthly inventory. ing a survey on Hearts Apart. Meade. videos are located on the promotion web-
Summer holiday closings will be on The support group is geared for those No cover charge. A cash bar will be page: armymwr.com/rockstar.
July 4 and 5 for Independence Day and separated from their service member by available.
Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 for Labor Day. deployment, PCS or TDY for more than For more information, call 301-677-6969. Evening vet clinic
For more information, call 301-677- 30 days. The Fort Meade Veterinary Treatment
1300. To participate, visit surveymonkey. Chamber Music Concert Facility at 2018 Annapolis Road is
com/s/HeartsApartSurvey. The U.S. Army Field Band will offering an evening vet clinic Wednesday
780th change of command present a Chamber Music Concert from 4 to 7 p.m.
Col. Jonathan E. Sweet will relinquish Meade High seeking featuring mixed performers on Sunday The clinic will provide health exams,
command of the 780th Military volunteers at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran vaccinations and sick appointments.
Intelligence Brigade to Col. Jennifer G. Church, 929 Ingleside Ave., Catonsville. Services are available to active-duty
Buckner in a ceremony Friday at 9 a.m. Meade High School is seeking The free event is open to the public. service members, retirees and their
on McGlachlin Parade Field. community members and parents of No tickets required. families with military I.D.
In the event of inclement weather, students to serve in its new volunteer The Field Band’s Chamber Music To schedule an appointment or for
the ceremony will be held at McGill program, “Service Stars.” Concert Series features a wide spectrum more information, call 301-677-1300.
Training Center. Volunteers will serve two to three of chamber music literature, ranging
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8. C ommunity N ews N otes
EFMP focus groups Auto care courses Summer reading program (blues/roots); June 23: Groove Stu (RB/
neo-soul); June 29: The Crawdaddies
Exceptional Family Member Program The Automotive Skills Center at 6530 Children of all ages are invited to the (zydeco/roots rock). In inclement weather or
focus groups will meet July 11 from 6 Taylor Ave. is offering “Understanding Medal of Honor Memorial Library to for more information, visit harborplace.com.
to 8 p.m. at the Community Readiness A/C Heating Systems” on Sunday from register for this year’s “Reading Is So
Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. 1 to 3 p.m. Delicious” summer reading program that MEETINGS
Guest speakers are EFMP Cost is $10. starts Tuesday and ends Aug. 25.
representatives from the Army, Navy, An FMWR card is required to use the Participants will receive a reading log
Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Auto Skills Center. New patrons must and a goodie bag. After seven days, they • Enlisted Spouses Club will continue to
Use this opportunity to tell us what is first view a 20-minute safety video, then can bring their reading log to the library meet the second Monday of each month at 7
working and areas for improvement. attend a 10-minute briefing before receiv- for additional prizes. p.m. at Potomac Place Neighborhood Center
Registration is required. ing the FMWR card. Prizes will be on display at the library. due to renovations. The next meeting is Mon-
For more information, email joi. For more information, call 301-677- For more information, call 301-677- day. For more information, visit ftmeadeesc.
s.barnes.ctr@mail.mil or call 301-677- 5542. 5522. org or email membership@ftmeadeesc.org.
4473. • Families Dealing with Deployment meets
YOUTH RECREATION the first and third Monday of every month
Food vendors wanted from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Meuse Forest Neigh-
borhood Center. The next meeting is Monday.
The Directorate of Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Special
Romp ‘n Stomp Out About For more information, call Rikki Ford, Parent
Events is seeking food/beverage and Romp ‘n Stomp playgroup, for • A Star-Spangled Sailabration will be Support coordinator, at 301-677-3617 or email
novelty vendors for Fort Meade’s parents and their children up to 5 years held through Tuesday in commemoration rikki.l.ford.ctr@us.army.mil.
Independence Day celebration. old, will meet during the summer on of the War of 1812. Dozens of tall ships • Patient/Family Advisory Council meets
For more information, email jean. Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the and U.S. Navy gray hulls are expected in the third Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. at
jordan@us.army.mil. Boundless Playground. the Baltimore harbor. The “Angels Over Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center. The
For more information, call Rikki Baltimore” Air Show, featuring the U.S. next meeting will be Tuesday in Kimbrough’s
main conference room on the third floor,
Tax Center open Ford, Parent Support coordinator, at Navy’s Blue Angels aerobatics demonstration
room 3C03.
301-677-3617 or e-mail rikki.l.ford.ctr@ team, will take place over the harbor and
The Fort Meade Tax Center at us.army.mil. Fort McHenry on Saturday and Sunday. For more information or to become a
4217 Roberts Ave. is open to take A commemoration ceremony will be council member, call Becky Mays Jenkins,
appointments until June 30.
If you filed an extension, have a tax
Children’s Reading Room held Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon coordinator of Patient and Family Centered
Care, at 301-677-8261.
and will include performances by the U.S.
question or received a tax notice and The Potomac Place Children’s Navy Band, Band of Her Majesty’s Royal • Spouse PTSD Support Group meets
need assistance, call 301-677-9765 to Reading Room will be open Tuesdays Marines and the Morgan State University Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the
schedule an appointment. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Choir. For more information, visit Soldier and Family Assistance Center, 2462
For more information, call 301-677- starspangled200.com. 85th Medical Battalion Ave.
5522. The support group, sponsored by
EDUCATION • The 35th anniversary of the Columbia
Behavioral Health Care Service, the Religious
Festival of the Arts will be held Friday
EFMP playgroup through June 30, showcasing music, dance, Support Office and the Army Substance
MFTB courses The Exceptional Family Member theater, visual arts, film and outdoor Abuse Program, is for spouses whose loved
activities for the entire family. ones are exhibiting symptoms of PTSD.
Military Family Team Building, part Program is offering “Little Hands” Learn valuable tools and resources to
of Army Community Service, is offering playgroup for enrolled families with Events include a free literary reading with
poets and prose writers on June 23 from 2 understand PTSD and how to cope.
two classes: children ages 5 and younger on July 19 To join or for more information, call 301-
• Healthy Relationships: Monday, 1 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., to 4 p.m. at Oliver’s Carriage House. The
Flying Karamazov Brothers will perform 677-8870.
to 4 p.m., Community Readiness Center, Registration is limited to the first 15 • Retired Enlisted Association meets the
830 Chisholm Ave. people. June 23 at 8 p.m. at the Rouse Theatre at a
cost of $20 to $45. For a complete listing of third Thursday of the month from 7:30 to
The Level II class for military spouses For more information, email anita. 8:30 p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel Center.
will provide a set of skills and lessons l.hendrix.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677- events, visit columbiafestival.com.
• The Bowie Baysox is sponsoring Team The next meeting is June 21. For more
for building and maintaining healthy 4779. information, visit trea.org or call Mary
relationships. Ghost Riders Cowboy Monkey Rodeo on
Gray, the local president, at 410-916-5385 or
• “Navigating Military Life”: July Storytime June 24 at Prince George’s Stadium, as the
Baysox takes on the Reading Phillies at 2:05 Arthur R. Cooper, national president, at 443-
12 to 13, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Potomac 336-1230.
Place Neighborhood Center The Medal of Honor Memorial Library p.m. Dog-riding monkeys will patrol the
offers pre-kindergarten Storytime on field during the pregame performance. Team • Society of Military Widows meets for
The Level I class, for military brunch the fourth Sunday of the month at
personnel and spouses and Department Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Ghost Riders will return for several in-game
• Today: “Hooray for Father’s Day,” performances between innings. To order 11 a.m. at Club Meade. The next meeting
of Army civilians, provides tools to is June 24. For more information, call Betty
navigate the military lifestyle. Modules stories, songs and finger plays about tickets, visit baysox.com or call the box
fathers office at 301-464-4865. Jones at 410-730-0127.
include Expectations of Military Life, • Single Parent Support Group meets the
Understanding Military Acronyms, and • June 21: “Reading Is So Delicious,” • Harborplace Summer Live! free summer
getting ready for the library’s summer concert series will be presented through second and fourth Monday of the month
Military Traditions and Customs. from 6 to 8 p.m. at School Age Services, 1900
Registration is required for both reading program with a Storytime about Sept. 29 on Friday and Saturday evenings
food from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Harborplace Reece Road. The next meeting is June 25.
classes. Free child care will be provided on site.
For more information, call 301-677- For more information, call 301-677- Ampitheater, 200 E. Pratt St., Baltimore.
5522. Friday: U.S. Navy Cruisers Rock Ensemble; For more information, call Rikki Ford,
4110 or email amber.e.rustad@us.army. Parent Support coordinator, at 301-677-3617
mil or pia.s.morales.civ@mail.mil. Saturday: Maryland Defense Force Band
(military/brass); June 22: Tom Principato or email rikki.l.ford.ctr@us.army.mil.
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9. Class of 2012 Meade High School
GRADUATION
photo by noah scialom
Meade High School seniors line up Monday at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro to find their seats for the school’s
annual graduation ceremony. More than 500 students graduated this year.
Ariel Abdull Abad, Alonzo Isiah Williams Alston, Jazmin Barnes, Victor Johnathon Irving Bowie, Meshiah Kiana Brown, Teion Darcell Brown,
Mitchell Abraham, Amber Alexis Alvelo, Raven A. Anan, Barr, Angelo Tejada Bautista, Bowling, Rodney Raymond Desiree Brittney Bruce,
Nicole Acton, Brittany Nicole Nicholas Alexander Ancrum, Gambriel L. Beasley II, Dylan Boyd III, Victor Adolfo Bravo, Robert Winston Brusberg,
Adams, Roland Arnold Mathew Mitchell Andrise, Michael Beaver, Marissa Terrance Lamont Braxton My’Isha Raiona Bryant,
Agli, Rimsha Chaudbary Katherine Esperanza Angel, Renee’ Bell, Heather Dimes Jr., Rachel Skye Brewer, Sa’Diyya Chane’l Bryant,
Ahsan, Wadiah Akbar, Lance Rija Arshad, Maritza G. Ayala Biesel, Michal D. Billups, John Christian Brewster, William Khary Bryant, Gerald
Matthew Alderman, Ashley Shenelle Lorraine Black, Dikiara Armani Brinson, Thomas Williams Bush,
Brienna Alexander, Brandon Christine Joy Baierlein, Imani Kaitlyn Marie Blanch, Shant’e William Taariq Brock, Jade Michael Antione Lorenzo
D. Alexander, Ebony Zakiya Nicole Bailey, Tavis Tiler Simone Blanks, Brooke Nicole Brockington, Caitlyn Bush, Andrew Francis Butler,
Nashae’ Alexander, Renata Baldwin, Shalini Balram, Anna Blasy, Kojo O. Boadu, Alexandra Brooks, Devin Garrett Alec Butler, Kevin
Sharmela Alexander, Marquis Destiny Flora Baltazar, Melissa Michelle Bonilla, Nicole Brooks, Jasmine Nehemiah Butler, Timothy
De’Sean Alford, Fathima Ya-Maila Amina Bangura, Tiara Lennise Bouges-Coney, Nicole Brown, Ivey Camille Malek Butler, Vonshea
Ali, Andrew Jordan Allen, Samantha Jamanila Barber, Kurtis John Boulter, Princess Brown, Stephan Anthony Antonina Butler, April Rose
Christopher Patrick Allen, Amber Janese Elizabeth Ciara Bowden, Nicholas Brown, Tatyana Evonne Byers, Chad David Byron
More graduation photos online at www.ftmeade.army.mil/soundoff/meadehighgraduation
The list of names was provided by the Anne Arundel County Public School System. Because of publication deadlines, some students’ names might
have been provided prior to final review of requirements. Some students listed might not have completed all requirements to graduate.
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10. Class of 2012 Meade High School
Kendall Braxton
Calhoun, Tasia
Kumari Carter, Emilie
Elizabeth Cass, Andre
Lamont Cassell Jr., Evelin
Castro, Cory Wayne Cayton,
Kevin T. Chacon, William
GRADUATION
Roger Chaney Jr., Meagan
R.J. Chesser, Christopher
Kelly Chew, Shakera I’anna
Chisolm, Davon Russell Clark,
Kandiz Nicole Clark, Renee’
Marcina Clark, Tyree D’vonte
Clark, Tyrell Wesley Clark,
Paris T. Coates, Marcus Xavier
Coleman, Alicia Marie Collins,
Antoine Delonte Collins, Toni
Aleshia Collins, Chelsea Ann
Combes, Brandon Hezekiah
Combs, Teresa Marie
Comings, Kathryn Charisse
Compher, Juan Gabriel
Concepcion-Rodriguez, Sara
Marie Constantine, Corey
Benjamin Cooper, Dymarus
J. Cooper, Desirae Kristine
photos by noah scialom
Corry, Corinne Yvette Costa,
Drew Christian Cotton, A.J. Ibola of Laurel waves to his family after receiving his diploma Monday.
JoHannah McKenzie Couture,
Renee Dixon, Fulvie Dolora Freeman, Ciera Gabrielle Leonard Gustafson Sarah Michelle Hunley, Jeffrey
Lukas Taylor Craig, Aeriel
Djatche, Fanle Monique Fuller Horace Hunt III, Logan
Amani Crawford, Tayler Monique Tears Haigler,
Anrene Dodd, Tyler Doub, Aaron Hunt, Chennette Marie
Alonzo Creek, Alyssa Raquel Victoria Gambrah, Christian Morgan Lynn Hall, Briana
Mitchell Donald Doughty, Hyman
Cruz, Jasmine Ixbucane Sue Gamez, David Eduardo Ale’andra Hamlett, Brian L.
Gennifer Alexa Duncan,
Cruz, Jesus Guerrero Cruz, Gamez-Bonilla, Kevin G. Hammond, Yongwoon Sean Lytease E. Industrious,
Amber E. Durrant, Cara
Jose M. Cruz, Dasheina Gamez-Rodriguez, Alexia Han, Cody William Hanchey, Annalisa Francesca Zulaica
Ashley Dye
Latroya Curtis, Dejanaye Erica Gardner, Densan Andre David D’mon Harding, Irby, Cronan Hill Irion
Kierra Cutchember Alexander James Echard, Garrick, Nathanael Dean Janetta Larel Harding,
Meyana Shante’ Edmonds, Gilbert, Kynsasha Ti’shell Te’Leshea Denise Harley, Deairra Michele Jackson,
Gabriella Nicola Damewood, Matthew R. Jacobsen, Ghalib
Michael Joaquan Eiland, Gillaspie, Edward Alphonso Trisha D. Harlow, Jordan
Jonnie V. Dang, Frances Zoe Khadar Jama, Diamond D.
Jennifer Nicole Ellis, Leslie Glenn, Nelson Alexander D. Harper, Amani Y. Harris,
Daniel, Branden Christen James, Ken’Terika Raynee’
Ann Elmore, Ajibola O. Glover, Michael Alexander Kasey Zaneta Harris, Matthew
Daniels, Kandell Aaliyah James, Christine Myra McCoy
Erogbogbo, Darius Devante’ Golas, Mariely Gomez, Robert Harris, Colleen Marie
Daniels, Sarah Elizabeth Jannsen, Toni L. Jenkins, Eliza
Evans, Molefi Kamau Ahmad Silvia Gonzalez, Austin Lee Harrison, Jalen L. Harrison,
Daniels, Aaliyah Brionna Symon Jennings, Guadalupe
Everett Goodwin, Shantelle Meilanie Kiahna Cherie Haughton,
Davis, Breana Francis Davis, Jimenez, David L. Johnson,
Gordon, John Benjamin Kiara Iyana Haughton,
Serene Eternity Davis, Gladis Z. Faiz, Daniel Marino Meilyn Ann Johnson, Orlando
Grantham, William L. Cambre’a Michyle Hebron,
Jacqueline Yeseni Deleon, Faudree, Craig Bernard Felder, C. Johnson Jr., Randall D.
Grebenstein, Chastidy Brianne Ke’Onya Lachole Hebron-
Chelsea Lynn Dennis, Phebe Patience Ferguson, Johnson, Robin Caprice
Green, Robert Montand Walker, Shelby A. Henson,
DeMetri D. Dennis, Joseph Aubrie M. Fernander, Johnson, Rosa Yvonne
Green, Yarkeyria Kei-Onia DeAnne Mone’t Hill, Stephen
L. Derenberger, Justin Alger Thomas A. Ferreira, Cristian Johnson, Solomon S. Johnson,
Green, Dwayne McCoy Randall Hinojos, Justen C.
DeSouza, James M. Devlin, Alexander Flores, Antwon Spencer E. Johnson IV, Anise
Gresham Jr., Mark Robert Hobdy, Briana Denise Holmes,
Christina Nicole Diak, Michael Fludd, Kehran R. Laverne Jones, Briana Danay
Groom, Jacob Michael Gross, Dinikqua D. Holmes, Reannah
Lucianna Marisol Diaz, Foster, PerResha Danay Jones, Calvinaugh Rossiel
Victoria D. Gross, Emily Paige Holt, Tyrone N.
Robert A. Dillon, Daneicha Foster, Jasmine Lavette Diane Jones, Jamarii David Jones,
Nicole Guenther, James Hudson, Mariah Noel Hughes,
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11. Ken Christian Jones, Kendall Little-Garcia, Shayne William David O. McNeill, Kathleen Robert Romain Obleton,
T. Jones, Kristen L. Jones, Livingston, Stephen D’ontaye Theresa McPartland, Jorge Kiara Eunicia Oliver, Tolulope
Philicty R. Jones, Rayshawn Lloyd, Jasmine M. Long, D. Medina Jr., Alyssa E. Oludanmilola Oni, Valerie
E. Jones, Shane Eugene Jones, Deanee Latisha Lott Mercedes, Nicole Ashley Bolatito Onifade, Brenda
Trevon Anthon Jordan Messimer, Stephen Shawn Abigail Orellana, Joel K.
Adam T. Maiga, Kyrsten Metz Jr., Karen Dy Million, Osagie, Cory K. Otsuji,
Morgan Alexandra Keeton, Marie Maiolo, Pari Nakisha N. Mills, Karina Jennifer C. Otta, Tierra
Rick S. Keller Jr., McKenna Mangaldas Majethia, Davon Miranda Ramos, Jessica S. Ouellette, Christopher
Anne Kennedy, Kiya L. M. Manigault, Joshua Luke Marie Miracle, Gabrielle Ann R. Outland, Orlean Rose
Kenney, Erik M. Kerns, Mapes, Ariel Marie Marbley, Moleski, Demontrica Leon Outmezguine, Niyah Rochelle
Amina Khan, Mehwish Khan, Breanne Marie Marchese, Montgomery Jr., Kevis Ragene Savon Owens, Indrek
Jimmy S. Khouri, Jenny Artaesia Theresa Tanay Moore, Kyree Da’sean Moore, Owusu-Afriyie, Niniola Ajoke
InYoung Kim, Rebecca Pyung Marshall, Alexander Charles Maxim Mouzannar, Dante’ Oyinloye
Lee Kim, Alexis Ray King, Martin, Daniel Scott Martin, J. Moyer, Kailey J. Muffley,
Aaron D. Kirk, Kiana Nicole Teasha K. Martin-Palmer, Ariana Coral Paga’n- Diamond James, a Meade High senior who resides in
Naimah J. Muhammad,
Knight, Mattie Jean Kobus, Sheryl Ann Martinez, Elkenjay Gonza’lez, Darren Richard Clinton, walks to his seat at the graduation ceremony.
Alyesha Nicole Mundell,
Jason Sterling Koch Akure Matthews, Hector Patrick Bouvier Myles Jr. Pallozzi, Whitney N. Parham, Neil R Perdomo, Eric M. Poland, Anna Mavency
Henery Matthews, Maeva Helen Jang Park, Adrianna Alexander Perez, Maria Portillo, Sharice Victoria
Luis Javier Labrador Jr., Ruth Mbongo, Maurice N. Alexandra Ard Navarro, Iva Raychelle Parker, Anthony Alejandra Perez Lara, Briona Powell, Daryl Samuel Pratt,
Gabriel Alexander Lassiter, Mcbride, Dominique Jamil Buban N. Ndeta, David L. Parker, Andrew Joseph M. Peters, Imani Zhane’ Erinn Gabrielle Price, Jaime
Marian Patricia Latney, McCalop, Zana Y. McCants, Anthony Neal II, Andy Joel Parr, Stacie Marie Parsons, Peterson, Brittani Tenei F. Prieto
Tatianna Danielle Lee, Sarah Natalia Rica McClean, Negron, Lewis Sha’Core Palak Yogeshkumar Patel, Pharris, Anthony M. Phifer II,
T. LeRoy, Alayah N. Lewis, Timothy McClung, April Nicholson, Kevin Donald Tavon James Paye, Abigail Houman Qadir, Zachary
Oluwatosin Deborah Phillips,
Casey A. Lewis, Vincent Rene McIntire, Jamie A. Nothey, Samantha Nadine Jean Payne, Kevin Jae Tyler Quaresma, Breyonna
Samanica Monique Phillips,
Antoine Lewis II, Yan Lin, McKeither, Jaron Joseph Novreske, Adrian Dakota Pearson, Garrett Brian Peavey, Shakia Queen, Diamond
Sa’Diyya C. Phillips-Bryant,
Kaige M. Lindberg, Justin McKinnon, Richard Nuzback, Natalie Oyinkansola Samantha Joy Pemberton, Tiana H-Quigley, Maci Ellen
Malcolm R. Pinckney, Bruce
Ivan Little, Yael Maria Alexander McLaughlin, Nwandu Gloranny Perdomo-Cuevas, Quintanilla, Josephine Nicole
Patrick Pitcher Jr., Justin
Quiroz
Anyssa Rahman, Cameron
Anthony Ramos, Justin
Anthony Ramos, Rogies
J.R. Randall IV, Asia
Lorraine Randolph, Adam
J. Raymonds, Marcus Lee
Reed, Jameisha Allyana
Reid, Lailynn Marie Reyes,
Jacob Alan Rickley, Monice
Re’Vonne Riddick, Pierre W.
Riggs, Carmen Luisa Rivera,
Jonathan Rivera-Matos, David
Robinson, John M. Robinson,
Jahlani Z. Rochester, Brady
Matthew Rock, Carlos Omar
Alfaro Rodriguez, Christian
Rodriguez, Von Marie
Rolon-Gonzalez, Na’Dia T.
Rose, Tunisha Tatiana Ross,
Katheryn Marie Royer
Jennifer Saccone, Mariel Eliz
Salvatierra, Darius Roderick
Samsingh, Carlos E. Sanchez-
Martinez, Marshauna Renee
Sanders, Maya Kadeja Marie
Sanders, Renee’ A. Sanders,
Daniel Santiago, Mark S.
Students celebrate after receiving their diplomas during Meade High School’s annual graduation ceremony at the Prince George’s Equestrian Scarlas, Alexander J. Scherer,
Center in Upper Marlboro.
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12. Class of 2012 Meade High School
GRADUATION
photo by noah scialom
Several young ladies walk through the breezeway at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center as they hold on to their caps before their graduation
ceremony.
Wesley Allen Schmidt, Justin Jr., Sereyrith S. Sok, Jung Jazmine Ariel Thomas, Jeslin Sherrod Tyjuan Waddy, Justin Michelle Williams, Jasmine
Victor Schueler, Eric Todd Hwa Song, Georgina Gissel P. Thomas, Matthew A. C. Wade, Morgan Jaymese Mariah Willis, Octavius W.
Scott, Hailey Leanna Sekula, Sorto, Oluwatobi E. Sowande, Thomas, Tyra Allyn Thomas, Wade-Davis, Christopher Wilson, Tessla Olivia Wilson,
Ibrahim Alie Sesay, Nathan Isaiah Junior St. Clair, Shea Jesse A. Thompson, Robert Patrick Walker, Justin Michael Angela Yvonne Wilson-
Scott Seter, Brianna Laereen Lynne Stahl, Gabriella Alexander Thompson, James Wall, Marcus Tremane Stephen, James D. Windsor,
Shabazz, Breanna Rhonece Nicole Stallworth, Tristan Throckmorton, Michelle Wallace, Kathryn Marie Brittany N. Winters, Eric Javon
Shackleford, Michael J. Shadle, Xavier Stancle, Shawneeka Marie Torres, Keshia R. Wallen, Ashley Nicole Ward, Withers, Brian Witkowski,
Kinza Ali Shah, Lubaba A. Stepney, Chassidy Darsh’a Tracey, Trinity Maria Trimuel, Christopher J. Ward, Deisha Chenelle Monique Witty,
Shahid, Samia Shahid, Aldon Stewart, Brian Daniel Staples, Stacey M. Tripp, Amber Cierra Lynae Ware, Denzel A. Cynthia Wong, Sean Anthony
Evan Shanklin, Eric Machell Alec G. Sweatman Turner, Trenell K. Turner, Warren, Jordan Renee Wells, Wood, Kenton J. Woodard
Sharpe Jr., Denise Nicole La’Vonne Ipyana Tynes Nina L West, Sara Elizabeth
Shedrick, Jabree N. Sheffield, Diane N. Tanyi, Kevin Robert White, Tyeisha Charnise Joshua Bradley Yarbro, Megan
Michelle J. Shipp, Danish Tapp, Paul Brandon Tario, Eden Shiena D. Ugaddan, White, Jordan Nigel Whitlow, A. Yeardley, Timothy Yoo,
Hameed Siddiqui, Tanoa R. Njuh Adel Tata, Andrew J. Christian Daniel Unkenholz, Cameron James Williams, Taraeya V’ann Young, Terrell
Shorter III, Caitlyn Karen Taylor, Darrin K. Taylor, Roland E. Urizar Crystal A. Williams, Jana A. Young, Tanisha Katise
Smith, Darrylvon Anthony Aaron Jerail Terry, Kristopher Nicole Williams, Marcellis Younger, Caitlin Danielle
B. Thacker, Heidi Ann Cindy Eduvijes Velasquez, Youse-Reese, Timothy James
Smith, Paul A. Smith, Tiffane D’Shawn Williams, Stephani
Thiele, Charvele N. Thomas, Coldon Marqueve Viator Yu
Smith, William Edward Smith Crystal Williams, Taylor