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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Video: Kriss Mincey Talks American Idol

Aberdeen High School & University of Maryland alum Kriss Mincey got through to Hollywood.

Kriss Mincey is a relative newcomer to the music scene. At Aberdeen High School, Mincey—who grew up in Baltimore, Richmond and points in between—took up dance and came out of her shell.  She never returned to that shell. It was in College Park where she really began to explore music. As a student at the University of Maryland, Mincey found her niche. Now, Mincey, 22, is on the world's stage as a contestant on American Idol. She's made it to Hollywood. Beyond that, she can't say much. She chatted with Patch during a visit at Aberdeen High, where she and her sister, Lydia, gave us a tour and a look back at her time as an Eagle. She even ran into two of her favorite teachers from her days in the Science and Math Academy at Aberdeen. » Check …

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Orioles Draft Local Star Ryan Ripken

Ripken, the son of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, played at Gilman School.

The Orioles took a shot in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball Draft Wednesday. They're looking to strike Iron. The local club drafted Baltimore native Ryan Ripken, a senior at Gilman School, and the son of National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken. “I am excited and honored to have been drafted by the Orioles.  As everyone knows, the Orioles are tied so closely to my family through my grandfather, uncle and my dad," Ryan Ripken said in an emailed statement. "They have been my team for as long as I can remember so that makes this moment that much more special.  Right now I am enjoying the moment with my mom, dad and sister as I prepare to graduate from Gilman this weekend. Ripken, a 6-foot-6 first baseman, has committed to play at…

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