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Dean’s List W&M
Justin Paul Canakis of Bishopville was recently named to the Dean’s List at the College of William & Mary for the fall 2015 semester.
In order to achieve Dean’s List status, a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester.
William & Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.
McDaniel honors
McDaniel College recently announced its fall 2015 Dean’s List in recognition of students’ academic excellence. Both Megan M. Mitchell and Heather M. Nicolle of Berlin received highest honors.
Highest honors are earned for a semester grade point average of 3.90 or higher, high honors for a grade point average of 3.70 – 3.89, and honors for a 3.50 – 3.69 average.
McDaniel College, recognized nationally among “40 Colleges that Change Lives” and U.S. News top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 25 highly regarded graduate programs.
Participants sought
The Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Ocean Pines Association are seeking nonprofit groups to participate in the annual Volunteer Fair and Happy Hour on Wednesday, March 16, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.
The fair will allow nonprofit groups to promote their services and recruit volunteers.
For more information or to reserve a spot at the fair, contact Sandi Smith at sandis@mdcoastalbays.org or call 410-213-2297 ext 106.
Job fair
Stephen Decatur High School staff and students invite area vendors to participate in its 2016 Job Fair to be held at the school on Thursday, March 10 from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to Stephen Decatur students, Snow Hill and Pocomoke students will also be in attendance.
For more information, or to sign up as a vendor, contact Jackie Lewis at 410-641-2171 or mjlewis@mail. worcester.k12.md.us
Tickets available
Tickets are on sale now for the Worcester Prep Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, “Cinderella,” to be held on Friday, Feb. 26 and Saturday, Feb. 27. The show will feature an incredibly talented cast of students from the Upper School. Showtime for both nights is 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. in the WPS Athletics and Performing Arts Center.  
Tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, call the school at 410- 641-3575. The show is open to the public.
Tax assistance
Need help with taxes but can’t afford to pay for it? SHORE UP! Inc. is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site and offers free tax-preparation and e-filing for families making under $54,000 a year.
Taxes are done by appointment through April 9 at its two locations in Wicomico and Somerset counties. Some appointments will be held in Worcester County. To make an appointment, call 410-749-1142, weekdays.