Joe Monte Featured in the Beacon: Mr. Joseph Monte, who has been a counselor at AEHS since the school opened in 1962, is featured in an article in the April 2012 issue of the Beacon. In the story, Mr. Monte reflects on his career as a counselor and how the profession has changed over the years. The author of the article notes that the well-known writer Pat Conroy was influenced by Mr. Monte when he was in high school. The issue of the Beacon can be accessed HEREBob Frederick '70 is a candidate for the Democratic Party's nomination for the Sixth District seat in the Delaware State Senate. The primary will take place on September 11. The Sixth District includes Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Henlopen Acres, Lewes, and nearby inland areas. Bob is a former Mayor of Dewey Beach.
Bill Bates '70's "other" band, the Atom Bumz, is based in Annapolis. "We play a mix of oldies, classic rock, blues, and instrumental surf rock." The Atom Bumz have several shows planned for this summer. Check them out by clicking HERE
Ron Williams '70 shares this article from the Decatur, Alabama Daily concerning the after-effects of the devastating tornado outbreak that affected northern Alabama on April 27, 2011. Ron's house and farm near Hillsboro, Alabama were destroyed completely, and several of his relatives and neighbors also lost their homes. Life in the area is slowly returning to what Ron's cousin, R. G. Davis, calls a "new normal." Check out the story HERE
Mr. Joseph Monte shares a letter to the editor of the Washington Post, published on April 13, 2012 concerning the increasingly serious problem of bullying:
To the Editor: "Bully," the powerful documentary opening in the Washington area this weekend, vividly addresses through real-life stories a community problem that will require a community solution. Educators, guidance counselors, social workers, parents, students and others must work together, face up to the difficult truth that bullying exists and is damaging, and commit to changing the reality and the culture. Public schools should be precious sanctuaries for students to be free from harassment. That proposition can become the norm if public schools are fully staffed, given adequate resources, and respected. In times of financial stress, public schools themselves experience a public group bullying. Public school budgets have become targets of vigilantes looking for dragons to slay. For over 50 years in the public schools, I have counseled students who have suffered from bullying. I have brought students together, families together, seen the rise and dangers of Facebook bullying cases, and tried to be a peacemaker throughout. Time, personnel, and a disposition to change the culture can lay the groundwork to eradicate bullying in our public schools, on school buses and in our society.
Shalmah (Cogdell) Prince '70 has completed a new painting, "Red Jay Flight Risk." The painting is on display at the Eisele Gallery of Fine Art in Cincinnati. A link to the gallery's site and this image of the painting can be found HERE 
