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Student representatives highlight new facilities, clubs and activities across county schools
Summary
Student representatives from Mardella, James M. Bennett, Parkside and Wicomico High Schools gave the board updates on new construction, SGA reorganizations, student achievements and upcoming events including homecoming and freshman activities.
Four student representatives presented to the board with updates from their schools.
Samantha Yopes (Mardella) described recently completed construction — new classrooms, cafeteria and auxiliary gym — and said the SGA reorganized into four committees and will debut a school newspaper, Warrior Weekly. Elijah George (James M. Bennett) said enrollment increased this year and highlighted band camp, sports scheduling and planned homecoming events. Joshua Strickland (Parkside) noted Parkside's 50th anniversary and described student achievements including national-level SkillsUSA competitors and a horticulture program that distributed 6,000 seed packets. Shraz Ahmed (Wicomico High) summarized back-to-school events such as a freshman barbecue, laptop distribution, strong SGA turnout and upcoming student elections.
Board members thanked the representatives and noted the student presentations as an informative highlight of the meeting. No board action was taken on these reports; they were received as informational.
