Education
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Warrington Student Wins Scholarship Merited by Less than One Percent of Applicants
To get a sense of how impressive Amy Liu’s 2021 scholastic recognition by the Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation is, just do the math: 90,000 applicants vying to be among the 150 honorees. Liu’s record at Central Bucks High School South was enough to get her in, reports Peter Blanchard for the Doylestown Patch. Liu received the foundation’s $20,000…
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Work of Harcum College’s First Photography Grads Shines Across Subjects, Styles
Members of the first class to graduate from Harcum College’s Photography program are enjoying the benefits of a new partnership with SmugMug to showcase their work. As a result of this corporate partnership, each student was gifted a professional account subscription resulting in a new platform for their photos, as well as a fully functional…
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Senior Girls — Convinced They Were Ineligible — Elected as High School Prom’s First Same-Sex Royalty
Pennridge High School’s 2021 prom committee had already decided they wanted this year’s event to be more general neutral and inclusive. The traditional nomenclature of prom king and queen was out, replaced by “prom royalty.” That shift opened the door for a history-making election, reports Trudy Ring for The Advocate. Courtney Steiner and Carly Levy are now the first female Pennridge couple to be elected as same-sex prom…
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Predating the Stonewall Riots, Bucks County Made an Early Stand for LGBTQ+ Rights
Thirteen months before the June 1969 Stonewall riots erupted in Greenwich Village, a now-virtually-forgotten gay-rights protest unfolded at Bucks County Community College (BCCC). The May 1968 student demonstration was covered by Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The student-walkout began when a speaker presentation was cancelled. BCCC had scheduled a lecture from a “practicing homosexual.” When news of the presentation reached the public, more than 100 complaints were lodged against it. The…
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As High School Graduates Process, One Doylestown Student Marches to the Beat of the Social Justice Drum
Sarah Zhang, Central Bucks East High School class of 2021, has made a name for herself already. At 18, she’s a standout, leadership voice in the struggle for area social justice, reports Emily Rizzo for WHYY. In response to incidents of racism and targeted violence, Zhang started her own Doylestown activism organization, Youth 4 Unity. Through it — and her other initiatives — she campaigns…
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Quakertown School Board Votes to Expand Kindergarten Without Raising Property Taxes
Full-day kindergarten will be phased into the Quakertown Community School District. Its inclusion is meant to counter the present parental tactic of accessing this early education elsewhere. Better still, the curriculum comes with no associated rise in property taxes, reports Jeff Ward for 69 News WFMZ. The passage of the proposal to expand the district’s kindergarten program came after the consideration of teacher salaries analysis of several implementation options. The…
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Commonwealth Court of Pa.: Neshaminy School District’s Native American Imagery Isn’t Necessarily Discriminatory
The nationwide debate over the appropriateness of mascots and team names is resonating on the local level, reports Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Neshaminy School District’s use of the term “Redskins” came under fire from the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. Without actually forbidding its use, the Commission cited it as harmful and discriminatory. The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed the order to cease using the…
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Saint Joseph’s University and University of the Sciences to Proceed with Merger
Following a months-long evaluation, Saint Joseph’s University and University of the Sciences have voted to proceed with a merger, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The merger is expected to be completed in about a year. The boards and presidents of the two private schools have all voted for and signed an agreement that…
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Cairn University Shuts Down Social Work Program Over Disagreement on Values
Cairn University, Langhorne, halted its social work courses, citing a disconnect between its religious underpinnings and the values of its accreditation agency. Claudia Lauer, Associated Press, covered the contention in The Morning Call. The school’s board of trustees claimed that funding and enrollment shortfalls primarily caused the pull-out. The accreditation issue was only tangentially related, according to the members. The accreditation agency,…
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NBC’s Today Show: In Wake of Tragedy, Coatesville High School Shows Support for Rival Downingtown West
Downingtown West High School tragically lost two of its students to suicide this spring. A touching gesture from rival Coatesville High School helped soothe the pain, reports Kait Hanson for NBC’s TODAY show. After Coatesville High School Principal Michele Snyder heard the news of the tragedies, she met with her own students. Together, they decided…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Inaugural Conference on the Nexus of Sports, Health, Technology, Innovation
Penn State Great Valley will host the inaugural HealthSportsTech 2021 data and innovation conference on Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 8:30 AM-5 PM. Presented by EnableHealth, a global health technology and innovation professional services firm based in Philadelphia, the conference will showcase the growing global connection among health technology, data, innovation, and sports. The event will…
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Henderson High School Grad the First Black President in Temple University’s 137-Year History
Jason Wingard, who grew up in West Chester and graduated from Henderson High School, has been hired as Temple University’s new president, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When he takes over on July 1, Wingard will become the university’s first Black president in its 137-year history. Wingard had previous leadership appointments at two…
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Bensalem School District Hosts First-Ever Equity Summit, Committing to Ensure Every Student’s Success
In our post-George Floyd world, words like equity and inclusion are being parsed for accountability, not mere intent. In response to that societal shift, Bensalem School District hosted a summit for local educators, as covered by Samantha Bambino in the Lower Bucks Times. The gathering’s goal was to ensure that every student — regardless of race, ability, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation — has the chance to succeed. Speaker Vanessa Woods is chair of the…
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Bucks County Leadership: Joe Gillespie, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Manor College
Joe Gillespie, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Manor College, spoke with MONTCO Today about his wonderful memories of growing up in Overbrook, taking public transportation to get to high school, the first thing he bought himself when he started working, and how he transformed his approach to education once he enrolled in college. Gillespie…
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Summer Fun Heats Up at Montgomery County Community College With a Variety of Cool Camps
MCCC will host a series of cool camps for children in the community. From racing around the globe to discovering all the artistic beauty it has to offer, to exploring the galaxy or the wonders of the Schuylkill River, there will be plenty for campers to do this year. The Amazing Arts Race At “The Amazing Arts Race,” campers will travel the world to complete challenges…
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Despite Impending Summer Break, Discontent About Bucks County School Mask Policies Linger
Bucks County parents’ differing opinions on school masking policies has been simmering for months. Now, as restrictions and the school year ebb, tempers are still at the boiling point, reports Emily Rizzo for WHYY. Central Bucks School and Council Rock School Districts both see themselves in a no-win situation among parents. On the one side, parents see mask mandates dropping in other contexts — public spaces, sporting events, restaurants) — and wonder Why not school? …
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Perkiomen School Graduates 78 Students at 146th Commencement Exercises
Perkiomen School held its 146th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 29 on Zeller Field on its campus in Pennsburg, Pa. Degrees for 78 graduates were conferred, some joining the ceremony online, with most in person. Three students graduated with Artificial Intelligence Distinction, 10 with Entrepreneurial Distinction, and six graduates received Medical Distinction, demonstrating a commitment…
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Bucks County Leadership: Mark A. Devey, Head of School, Perkiomen School
Mark A. Devey, the Head of School at Perkiomen School, spoke with MONTCO Today about being born in Pittsburgh and growing up in Bethlehem, where his father was the headmaster of Moravian Academy; his passion for sports, particularly soccer, which he played not only on the collegiate level but also internationally; and why he chose…
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