By Cicely Wiggins
UJW
LARGO, Md. -- Models strutted down the runway at Largo High School's spring fashion show in colorful outfits in gold, pink, red, orange and shades of blue.
About 100 students attended the show in March.
The show was broken into nine scenes, each with a different theme. They included: Glitz ‘n' Glamour, Diva Dolls, Student Success, Sophisticated Silhouette, Vintage Vixens, Extravagant Educators and the finale.
By Jeff Shim
UJW
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- You can call the Maryland State House a work in progress, even though it's been around for more than 200 years.
In fact, it's where General George Washington resigned his commission as head of the Army in 1783.
By Cara Bernard
UJW
FREDERICK, Md. - Twins Joy and Josh Chand may look very much alike, but their college plans are as different as the rising and falling stock markets on Wall Street any given day.
The 18-year-olds attend Governor Thomas Johnson High School here, and are planning to go to college, despite the tough economic challenges that face their family and the state of Maryland.
WASHINGTON - Vernice Armour has overcome many obstacles in her life, but clearly, she’s not afraid of a challenge.
That’s why she’s the first female African-American combat pilot.
Though Armour’s accomplishments are many, one of the main philosophies that helped her progress is the belief that anyone can do anything by working for it. Pushing through against the odds has been a hallmark of Armour’s life.
