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Students shine bright in STEM pitch competition
Great Mills High School lit up the room at the recent “Pitch for Your Pocket” STEM competition hosted by the Carolyn E. Parker Foundation.
The event concluded with the awarding of student innovators to seniors Braden Gutekunst, Owen Delwiche and Evan Walsh, and juniors Abril Esparza, Angela Hou, Rishi Sheth and Aarav Sharma.
Local Youth Shine in STEM Pitch Event
GREAT MILLS, Md. — Seven students from Great Mills High School earned top honors at the Pitch for Your Pocket STEM competition, hosted by the Carolyn E. Parker Foundation in early spring 2025. The event, held in Great Mills, showcased innovative projects from young minds, with winners securing $5,000 in funding and mentorship to advance their ideas. The competition highlighted the potential of local youth to shape the future through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Great Mills High Students Shine Bright in STEM Pitch Competition Sponsored by Carolyn E. Parker Foundation
In a night filled with boundless potential, innovation, and hope, students from Great Mills High School lit up the room at the Pitch for Your Pocket, STEM competition hosted by the Carolyn E. Parker Foundation.
The early Spring 2025 event concluded with the awarding of 7 student innovators, ready to bring their bold ideas to life.
Great Mills High Students Shine Bright In STEM Pitch Competition
GREAT MILLS, Md. – In a night filled with boundless potential, innovation, and hope, students from Great Mills High School lit up the room at the Pitch for Your Pocket, STEM competition hosted by the Carolyn E. Parker Foundation. The early Spring 2025 event concluded with the awarding of 7 student innovators, ready to bring their bold ideas to life.
Spring Ridge Middle School Students Attend The Alvin Ailey Performance At The Kennedy Center
In 2020, as the founder and CEO of the Carolyn E. Parker Foundation, I had this vivid dream of taking 8th grade girls, attending Spring Ridge Middle School, to the Kennedy Center to experience the Alvin Ailey performance, explore the upcoming Kennedy exhibit and enjoy fine dining at Tony & Joes Seafood Place, located in Washington, DC. On Saturday, 11 February 2023, with the devotion and tireless effort displayed by the leaders of the Carolyn E. Parker Foundation and financial support of several committed sponsors, a dream once deferred was most humbling realized.
Adrienne Somerville Receives Commissioner’s Commendation
Adrienne Somerville, National Business Operations Director for Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers, displays a Commissioner’s Commendation from the St. Mary’s County Commissioners.
NAVAIR’s Very Own Heroine
Congratulations to NAVAIR’s Adrienne Somerville — Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers, National Business Operations Director, AIR-6.1. Ms. Somerville received the Public Sector Heroine Award from the March of Dimes at their annual Heroines of Washington Gala on November 02, 2017, for her outstanding community service. The March of Dimes Heroines of Washington recognizes and honors working women in various public and private sectors within the DC Metro Area for their commitment to community service.
Adrienne Somerville – March Of Dimes Heroine Award Winner Public Sector
Carolyn E. Parker Foundation founder speaks at Ted Talks Leonardtown.
Carolyn E. Parker Foundation founder speaks at Ted Talks Leonardtown.
ALL for Alzheimer’s 5K WALK/RUN Event Hosted by Carolyn E. Parker Foundation AND The Alzheimer’s Association
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is honored to host an amazing All for Alzheimer’s 5K Walk/Run Event. The 5K Walk/Run Event will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Wildewood Community Lodge, 23050 Wildewood Drive, California, MD 20619.
Revamp To Embrace Your Possibilities
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation Welcomes You to a Great Gatsby Evening
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation is proud to announce its 4th Annual Gala Fundraising Event. The event will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016, from 6:00pm-12:00am at Avenue54 at the Wildewood Village, 23154 Wetstone Lane, California, MD 20619. Adrienne Somerville, the host, requests the pleasure of your company at this exciting black tie event, filled with laughter, dinner, and dancing. A great time is guaranteed to be had by all attendees!
Carolyn E. Parker Foundation Founder Honored In Florida Tech Alumni/Faculty Highlight
A mentor is defined by Merriam-Webster as a “trusted counselor or guide”. No one embodies the meaning of this word more than Adrienne Somerville.
Spring Ridge Middle School’s Young Ladies Empowerment Committee Attends NAVAIR Black History Month Program
On Thursday, February 4, 2016, the NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) African-American Pipelines Advisory Team (APAT) and EEO & Diversity Division presented their Black History Month Program. This event took place at the Rivers Edge Conference Center on the Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, Maryland. The theme was Hallowed Grounds: Trendsetters and the event was video teleconferenced to all of the NAVAIR sites.
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation Hosts A Night In The Caribbean
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Gala Fundraising Event. The event will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 8:00pm-12:00am at Elements Eatery & Mixology (formerly The Tides Restaurant & Lounge), located at 46580 Expedition Dr., Lexington Park, MD 20653.