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Graduate
Robert “Joe” Dimaio Jr., of Ocean City, earns a 3.9 cumulative GPA and graduates from Stevenson University with a B.S. in Film & Moving Image.
Dimaio discovered a passion for film and video production as a student of Stephen Decatur High School and continued to pursue knowledge and experience with plans to work in the video industry.
An internship with Vectorworks resulted in “full-time” employment and a trip to Lisbon Portugal, to film a company documentary about its product and support of the 2016 “Rock-In-Rio” festival.
Dimaio was not able to attend his May 19 graduation commencement, but sent his parents a picture, in cap and gown, from the festival venue.
He recently moved to Baltimore’s Federal Hill and will work from the Vectoworks Columbia location but will often find himself part of the crowd heading back to Ocean City for the pleasing vista and childhood memories.
Singer
McDaniel College freshman Matthew Scott, of Berlin, performed in the school’s Gospel choir concert, “We Are One,” on May 7.
Under the direction of music lecturer Shelley Ensor, the choir performed “an evening of gospel music to combat the hatred and violence that seems to be so pervasive in society today.”
The title, “We Are One,” was taken from a quote from Margaret Boudreaux, director of choral activities, in response to the Charleston, South Carolina, church massacre.
Pancake breakfast
Tickets are now on sale for the Kiwanis annual Summer Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, July 9 at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Enjoy pancakes, sausages, fruit cup, coffee or tea from 8-11 a.m. The cost for adults is $5; under 12, $3, and younger than 5 years old eat for free.  
Tickets can be purchased in advance from members or by calling 410-208-6719. They will also be available at the door. Carryout is also available. Proceeds benefit local youth.
Music award
The Kenny Schmidlin Memorial Music Scholarship of $1,000 was awarded to Logan Romberger of Ocean City, a 2016 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School. The KSMM scholarship is awarded to the student who most exemplifies a love and appreciation of music, just as Kenny Schmidlin did throughout his shortened life.  
Romberger has not only excelled academically and athletically, he has spent many hours volunteering his skills for a variety of causes.  A member of several bands, he has performed free concerts, directed and composed his own music, and shared these efforts with others.  
He will be attending the University of Maryland Honors College in fall.