Everything Under The Sun: Happenings At Towson High School

Towson High School.

Not too far outside of the boundaries of Baltimore City is one of Baltimore County's high schools, TOWSON HIGH SCHOOL. Like the other public schools within the Baltimore County Public School system, Towson HS provides a safe and supportive setting for its students, while promoting tolerance and respect for the diversity so present throughout the region. Besides preparing students for the challenges ahead, whether in pursuing education beyond high school or starting a career after graduation, this County school provides the tools for lifelong learning, along with critical thinking and leadership skills.

Of course, most of us who live in this area are aware of the snowfall that hit us a few weeks ago. We may be more put out by snow than those northern areas of this country, but we all know how to reschedule our events. That actually happened at Towson HS, when snow days interfered with their National Art Honor Society Annual Art Auction and Induction Ceremony, which was originally scheduled for March 20. Enter the calendar change and this event was rescheduled to April 20, in the library and library hallway, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

For those interested, students' artwork is already on display in the library hallway and family members and visitors can inquire about specific artists or artwork. The auction, scheduled for April 20, is an opportunity for the public and family to support the students by making an art purchase. And when the students become more known for their artwork, you can say you purchased one of their first works here.

In addition, there were individual exhibitions of senior students' art work throughout the month of February. Students were divided into four groups and they curated and displayed their works for the one week they were assigned. Each group had their own opening, amid the student viewers, family, and friends.

The Senior Prom is coming up on May 26, a Friday, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, from 7 to 11 PM. Ticket sales start on April 18, costing $80 each. There will also be an After Prom party at the Towson University Student Union from 11:30 PM to 2:30 AM. This is a safe way to party after the prom, with friends and classmates. There are some wonderful perks to attending this school event, including the free raffle tickets for prizes that are provided for each attendee. It's not just one skimpy prize, either; there are over 100 prizes - such items as dorm decorations, flat-screen tvs, Under Armour gear, Ipads, special events tickets, plus two $500 cash prizes. There will be games, a photo booth, caricature artists, and casino games. And for those who want quiet spaces just to chill and talk, plus food. And it's all free.

National Honor Society students performed some community service with the Red Cross, to assist Disaster Relief teams, which were tasked with installing smoke detectors in local homes. Given the fact that several major fires have occurred since the start of 2017 throughout this area, there is a vital need for this work. The students did the work of packing supplies, along with the requisite paperwork; information about the importance of smoke detectors to home safety plans; and then zoned the homes to be visited. That involved plotting out which houses to visit in a particular area, based on data that was already collected. The students' work meant that Red Cross staff could focus on working with the individual families, and making sure the alarm installments get completed.

Towson High School students in the classroom.

This has just been a small snapshot of some of the activities that have been happening at Towson High School. The biggest event, the culmination of senior year, has yet to occur, but it is scheduled and just around the bend. That's graduation day, coming up on June 3. Meanwhile, keep completing your successful year and contributing to the community around you.