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Board honors students and educators: fine arts month, Allstate selections and state wrestling champions recognized
Summary
The board adopted a Fine Arts in Our Schools Month resolution, recognized county students chosen for Allstate ensembles and Scholastic Art awards, and presented certificates to two state wrestling champions from Rising Sun High School.
The Board of Education of Cecil County on March 12 adopted a resolution declaring March 2025 as Fine Arts in Our Schools Month and used the meeting to recognize multiple student achievements in music, theater, art and athletics.
Fine arts resolution: The board endorsed a proclamation recognizing March 2025 as Fine Arts in Our Schools Month. The resolution, presented by district staff, was adopted unanimously.
Student recognitions: The board acknowledged students selected for Allstate ensembles from multiple high schools and middle schools, including named students from Elkton, Northeast and Rising Sun schools. The Cecil County School of Technology student Will Henderson won the poster design showcased for the countywide United Against Bullying poster contest (he was absent due to illness), and countywide poster contest winners were announced by Christy Edelson and John Rausch.
Art and theater: Perryville High School students were recognized for Scholastic Art and Writing Awards entries, and several high-school musicals and plays were mentioned as recent achievements.
Athletics: The board recognized two state wrestling champions from Rising Sun High School: junior Reagan Ramadan (state Class 1A/2A, 55-pound champion) and junior Zach Garvin (state Class 1A/2A, 165-pound champion). The transcript records introductions of coaches and principals and issuance of certificates.
Why it matters: The recognitions highlight district fine-arts programming and athletic accomplishments and coincide with the board’s formal proclamation supporting fine-arts education. Several programs named (Allstate ensembles, Scholastic Awards, unified sports) demonstrate extracurricular opportunities the district supports.
What the record shows: The transcript lists the student names called forward, acknowledges parent and coach presence, and records applause and certificates presentation. The fine-arts resolution was adopted by unanimous vote; the vote tally was recorded as ‘‘Aye’’ responses on the record.
