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Eagle Scout builds and designs U.S. flag retirement box
BEVERLY HILLS — A new U.S. flag retirement box was recently added outside of the Beverly Hills Village Office. This is now the permanent location of the U.S. flag retirement box designed and built by Scout Troop 1024 member Matt Ziegele for his Eagle Scout project.
Residents are invited to drop off their U.S. flags at the office during regular business hours.
A special event was held for the community on Saturday, April 15.
Glamorous Luncheon and Fashion Show to take place May 20
BIRMINGHAM — The Glamorous Luncheon and Fashion Show will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
The event will support the Glamorous Moms Foundation’s mission to promote confidence in local women and children. Guests will receive a plated lunch and dessert at the luncheon.
There will also be a silent auction, networking opportunities, and a fashion show presented by Michigan designers Lyudviga Shneyders, of Lyudviga Couture, and Christina Palombit, of Christina Del Ré. Vendor shopping will support Michigan small businesses.
Tickets for this brunch cost $125 per person and $1,250 per table. Luncheon attire is required, meaning no jeans. Guests are encouraged to wear the color pink.
Sr. Lenore Pochelski retires from Marian High School in June
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — On May 2, Marian High School celebrated Sr. Lenore Pochelski’s retirement. After her 31 years of service to Marian, she will retire in June. Throughout her time at Marian, she served in the roles of assistant principal, principal, president and head of school. She helped Marian grow in many ways, including raising capital funds to upgrade technology and improve many areas of the school, including the new gymnasium, auditorium, library media center, the Ferris Foyer, and more. During her retirement celebration, the Marian community gathered to share well wishes. A short program was led by past Marian board President Tim McConaghy and included words from Sr. Jane Herb, Rebecca Ewing, Sheila Geary and Kevin Hammer. The Marian Melodies opened and closed the program.
East Hills Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program win national awards
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Three students in East Hills Middle School’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program have been recognized as national winners of the Marie Jean Philip Competition. Winners include eighth graders Drew Ginther, Jorge Torres Mendoza and Charlotte Morgan.
The Marie Jean Philip Competition advocates for the use and knowledge of American Sign Language and Deaf culture and recognizes the creativity and talent of Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
For the competition, students are asked to submit videos of themselves performing an original piece in ASL for one of three categories: ASL poetry, storytelling or art. This year’s theme was “Our Heroes.”
