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Cherokee Lane Elementary School in Adelphi selected eight students as its "Good Citizens" in October.

Each month, the school honors one exemplary student from each grade. October's winners were pre-kindergartner Brayan Matamoros-Martinez, kindergartner Evelyn Landaverry, first-grader Jessica Nguyen, second-grader Kayla Melendez, third-grader Michael Garcia, fourth-grader Shyanna Petters, fifth-grader Denia Canales and sixth-grader Leyda Orellana.

The students each received an award and had their photographs displayed in the school's main hallway.

Greenbelt Elementary announces honor roll

The following sixth-grade students at Greenbelt Elementary received all "A"s and "B"s during the first quarter:

Damon Barnes, Katheryn Breon, Gloria Collier, Delascio Dancy, Anthony Dean, Dale Godfrey, Christian Hunt, LaJai Kirkpatrick, Alexis Leinemann, Alison Malone, Sosena Megabiaw, Clarissa Mitchell, Kayla Opsahl, Jamoni Overby, Paul Rawley, Denise Restum, Monica Sesay, Delaney West, Dashea Wyatt, Deshaun Atkinson, Michael Cameron, Scott Candey, Zoe Davis, David Gardner, Jasmine Goggins, Margaret Grace, Maya Hughes, Gabriel Jose, Linda Kuo, Toni Mackall, Daniel Oche, Clark Reese, Daniel Seo, Barbara Turnbull, Yerolin Villegas, Jalen Wilson, Rannisaa Yudhistira, Gerald Barillas, Darius Barnes, Nadia Edet, Marjhanique Gantt, Jaelan Jean, Michael Kanu, Teresa Lovos, Chanel Okosun, Cheyenne Oliver, Eboni Perry, Juwan Rodriguez, Oscar Romero, Taja Roache', Noni Silas, Robert Turner, Wesley Velasquez and Jiade Zeng.

North Brentwood recognizes resident volunteers

North Brentwood's Town Council honored several residents and local leaders for their extensive volunteer work.

During the council's Nov. 16 meeting, Mattie Faircloth, Connie Alexander, Rose Holland and Emma Franklin were recognized for continued volunteer support of town activities.

In addition, Councilwoman Eleanor Traynham was given a lifetime achievement award. She is the past president of the North Brentwood Citizens Association and current treasurer. She also coordinates the town's Produce for Seniors program, serves on the board of the Prince George's African-American Museum and Cultural Center and is the security of the town's seniors' club.

The town also gave an award to Cheryl Derricotte, executive director of the Gateway Community Development Corp., for her work in the past year since she has been at the helm of the organization.

The Gateway CDC oversees and drives arts-related development in the Gateway Arts District, a two-mile stretch of the Route 1 corridor, which includes North Brentwood.

Public art unveiled in Hyattsville during apartment grand opening

The nonprofit Hyattsville Community Development Corp. and developer Post Properties held a juried sculpture competition, and the winning artist, Alan Binstock, unveiled his creation Nov. 17.

The competition was to create a public art installation on the property of Post Park, an apartment community in Hyattsville newly built by Post Properties. Binstock's "Pilgrim's Quandary" is on the pedestrian plaza at the intersection of East-West Highway and Toledo Terrace.

A capella singers from University of Maryland, College Park, PandemoniUM, as well as Northwestern High School's string quartet and Wildcat Marching Band, all performed during the grand opening celebration.

As part of the apartment's grand opening celebration, Post Properties also donated $25,000 to Northwestern High School for the purchase of new marching band uniforms.

Youth group helps celebrate 100 years of programs

The Camp Fire USA Patuxent Area council, a nonprofit based in Empirian Village that provides programs for youth, was awarded a crystal charter in honor of Camp Fire USA's centennial to be celebrated in 2010.

Patuxent Area Council was one of 50 councils nationally to receive a commemorative crystal Nov. 5 at the Camp Fire USA Biennial Business Meeting during their National Leadership Conference in Kansas City, Mo.

Rosemary Pezzuto CEO of Patuxent Area Council said the option for selecting councils to receive the award was left up to members of the national board who chose councils that were operating effectively. "We work very hard to deliver quality programs; we are very proud to have been recognized for our work," said Mary Ruth Sherren, president of the Patuxent Area Council Board.

Youth members Anastasia Wroblewski of Bowie and Alex Brown of Lanham accepted the award, which was etched with Camp Fire USA traditional symbols from National Chair Gwen Whitson.

Camp Fire USA will be celebrating 100 years and 30 million-plus hours of community service in 2010 with the lighting of National Centennial Campfires by councils throughout the country at the same time July 31.

For more information about Camp Fire USA Patuxent Area Council and centennial events, contact Pezzuto at 301-565-4360 or e-mail info@campfireusa-patuxent.org.

King Middle salutes Renaissance Roll recipients

Twelve students at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Beltsville were named to the school's weekly Renaissance Roll on Nov. 13.

The Renaissance Roll program honors students who exhibit good citizenship and academic achievement. Each nominee is given a "Renaissance Living the Dream" card, which is then placed in a weekly drawing.

Prizes this week were pens, pencils, hats and pouches.

The winners were Jason Hernandez, Jesse Mason, Stephon Simmonds, Chrystal Wilson, Jeanaya Bertrand, Jorge Monge, Oluchi Otugo, Michelle Williams, Konyinsola Adesoye, Brandon Fokala, Aubria Owens and India Said.

County providing

H1N1 vaccinations

Prince George's County is providing H1N1 shots to all school children at their schools and to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention priority groups from 9 a.m. to noon every Thursday at the Cheverly Health Clinic at 3003 Hospital Drive in Cheverly. The program began Oct. 27 and will continue until further notice.

Priority groups include pregnant women, people who live with or care for infants under 6 months, health care and emergency medical services personnel, all people ages 6 months through 24 years, and people age 25 to 64 with medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.

For information, visit www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/

Government/AgencyIndex/Health/

flu-vaccination-info.asp.

H1N1 vaccines are also being administered from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 3 and 10 at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex at 8001 Sheriff Road in Landover in the town hall meeting room.

At least 1,000 will be administered each day at the four clinics to people ages 6 months to 24 years, health care workers and pregnant women. The shots are free, and no proof of residency is required.

For information, call 301-583-2400.

Holiday decoration

contest in University Park

The University Park Women's Club will sponsor the town's holiday home decoration contest Dec. 13 in University Park.

Judges will visit the town's homes from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. First-, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded for best decorated door, best decorated house and best religious-themed decoration.

Only town residents are eligible. Participants are required to pre-register by calling UPWC co-chairs Sallie Holder at 301-864-9264 or Rene McDonald at 301-779-1643.

Ridgecrest Elementary releases honor roll

Ridgecrest Elementary School in Chillum held an honor roll assembly this month to honor students who made the honor roll during the first quarter.

Second-grade students on the honor roll are: Khalil Agboola, Tsnate Amanuel, Kevin Amaya-Rosales, Xavier Ashton-Adderley, Shiyanne Bradley Andrew, Joseph Carbajal, Ashlynn Claros, Jason Cordova,Estefany Estrada-Oliva, Rosa Estrada Rivas, Josseline Fernandez-Nava, Glenn Fontem, Jocelyn Gomez, Kyara Green, Amarachukwu Ifeji, Samuel Juarez-Matilde, Ashley Kibet, Marrie Mengistu, Nycerra Minnis, Katherine Morales-Turcios, Brian Ngongang-Aken, Ilyas Nur, Ashley Quintanilla, Katherine Reyes, Kevin Rosales, Natalie Santiage-Lozada, Larissa Santos, Erica Sola, Kevin Vasquez and Nahom Zewdie.

Third-grade students on the honor roll are: Grace-Ann Morris, Blen Asfere, Tadiyos Berhane, Jason Estrada, Damaris Giron-Fuentes, Alexis Guevara, Kelvin Ifeji, Jazlyn Joya-Sanchez, Laura Mata, Michele Mosqueda, Henriette Moue, Catherine Ramirez, Jacqueline Reyes, Bryana Rowley, Carina Ruiz, Gisel Saavedra, Kayla Smith and Ariel Stewart.

Fourth-grade students on the honor roll are: Essie Aba, Ruth Abreham, Karen Chongwa, Monserrat Fernandez, Elonay Keflezghi, Jason Martinez, Diana Mendez, Gabriela Mendoza, Gideon Ndeh, Rolle Ngongang, Graciela Perla, Michael Urriutia Ramos, Neyda Reyes, Nicholas Rivas, Yaqueline Robles, Gledys Vasquez and Anthony Williams.

Fifth-grade students on the honor roll are: Leslie Benavides, Eric Boco, Daniel Estrada, Chris Ifeji, Maria Interiano, Michael Kwakye, Jonasia Marshall, Isiah Martinez and Beltine Tebid.

Sixth-grade students on the honor roll are: Anakay Alexander, Blissful Azobi, Imani Brown,Stephanie Cordova, Tamia Elder, Estefani Guebara, Catherine Jean, Maranata Keflezghi, Bryan Lazaro, Hanqaamo Lintiso, Aja Maddox, Jasmine McDowell, Kevin Melgar, Juan Pablo Castro Merino, Kevin Reaves, Clara Rivas, Vanessa Rodriquez, Katherine Romero, Jennifer Sam-Ihedioha, Abigail Nguewa Sibazeu, Jennifer Turcios and Melissa Velasquez.