May 17, 2021
Matthew Donovan
The Sussex County Vocational Technical School District has announced a new principal will lead Sussex Technical High School next year, as the longtime principal is moving to a new role to strengthen student services for the district.
Dr. Matthew Donovan, currently principal at Middletown High School, will join Sussex Tech as principal starting Thursday, July 1. Donovan was previously assistant principal at Caesar Rodney High School for nine years, and was with the Indian River School District for seven years, having served as a biology teacher, coach and athletic director at Sussex Central High School. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Delaware, a master’s in curriculum and instruction from Delaware State University, and a bachelor’s in biology and education from Salisbury University. He also previously attended Delaware Technical Community College. He is a graduate of Sussex Central High School.
Matthew Donovan has been named the new principal of Sussex Tech
A new principal will lead Sussex Technical High School next year, as the longtime principal is moving to a new role to strengthen student services for the district, the Sussex County Vocational Technical School District announced Thursday.
Dr. Matthew Donovan, currently principal at Middletown High School, will join Sussex Tech as principal starting July 1. Dr. Donovan was previously assistant principal at Caesar Rodney High School for nine years, and was with the Indian River School District for seven years, serving as a biology teacher, coach, and athletic director at Sussex Central High School. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Delaware, a master’s in curriculum and instruction from Delaware State University, and a bachelor’s in biology and education from Salisbury University, and also previously attended Delaware Technical Community College. He is a graduate of Sussex Centra
Luigi Gargano of Troop 584 completes service project
Ellen Driscoll May 13, 2021
Sussex Tech senior Luigi Gargano of Troop 584 in Seaford has attained the rank of Eagle Scout. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Luigi Gargano’s service project entailed cooking and delivering 50 meals, and assembling 50 care packages for those in need.
Scoutmaster Dennis Redington, left, and Luigi Gargano delivered meals and packages to Seaford Ace Peer Resource Center.
Helping Luigi Gargano assemble packages are (l-r) Nathanial Abbott, Giuseppe Tiano, Coleman Woodard and Alex Mohr.
Giuseppe Tiano fills containers with salad for residents of Seaford Ace Peer Resource Center.
Sussex Tech senior Luigi Gargano has attained the rank of Eagle Scout after completing a service project to help feed and support community members in need.
First Lady Jill Biden to headline Mason graduation ceremony
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will be the commencement speaker at George Mason University’s commencement.
The virtual ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 14
The university writes:
First Lady Jill Biden will be George Mason University’s Commencement speaker, headlining the May 14 virtual event honoring nearly 9,700 graduates.
Dr. Biden will record a speech for graduates that will be broadcast during the livestream event. The university will also conduct smaller, in-person graduation recognition events during the week of May 10, culminating in the virtual Commencement.
Dr. Biden received a Doctor of Education in educational leadership from the University of Delaware. She began her teaching career in 1976 in Delaware as an English teacher and reading specialist. She also taught at a psychiatric hospital and at Delaware Technical Community College.
The Carl M. Freeman Foundation, in partnership with Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company, recently announced a $25,000 scholarship in memory of Laura Madara, the Selbyville VFC member who died while responding to a vehicle accident on April 9.
The Laura Madara First Responder Endowed Scholarship was announced at the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerceâs 2021 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards on Friday, May 7. The annual scholarship will be administered by Delaware Technical Community College and will be for Sussex County women who are interested in pursuing a career or volunteering as a first-responder. The Carl M. Freeman Foundation is funding $15,000, and the Selbyville VFC has committed to a $10,000 match.