Centennial High School

Pamela Homiak and Eric Segerson Pamela Homiak, daughter of Albert and Nancy Homiak, of Westminster, wed Eric Segerson, son of David and Mary Segerson, who reside in Columbia. The Rev. Curtis Young officiated at the ceremony in the Church of Atonement, Silver Spring, on June 16, 2012. Jessica Garzon Kester was chosen as maid of honor with Brian Jones as best man. A reception was hosted in the Great Room at Savage Mill. An alumna of Westminster High School and Duke University, the bride obtained a master's degree in public health from the University of Maryland besides a diploma from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.

Here are the five highest speeds recorded from November 2011 through December 2012. 1. Frederick Road (Manor Woods Elementary School) – 82 mph in a 40 mph zone 2. Rogers Avenue (Hollifield Elementary School) – 78 mph in a 35 mph zone 3. Centennial Lane (Centennial High School) – 74 mph in a 35 mph zone 4. Vollmerhausen Road (Bethel Christian Academy) – 60 mph in a 30 mph zone 5. Seneca Drive (Atholton Elementary School) – 55 mph in a 25 mph zone Source: Howard County Police Department

Event with chorus lines, singing and holiday lights takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday in the auditorium at Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane. Tickets are $10. Call 410-313-2856 for more information.

More than 100 students and members of the University of Maryland, College Park community attended a tear-filled ceremony Tuesday night to mourn Stephen Rane, a 22-year-old student who classmates and friends remembered as a wisecracking, kind-hearted young man. Rane was killed early in the morning by his roommate outside his home in a neighborhood near the campus, police said. Police say Dayvon M. Green, a graduate student, killed himself after shooting Rane and another roommate, who was released from the hospital as of Wednesday afternoon.

The Columbia Association Teen Advisory Committee and Howard County Library will sponsor a college fair from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 13 at Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane in Ellicott City. Representatives from more than 80 schools will be present. The event is free. For more information, call 410-715-5523.

The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks is sponsoring a co-rec indoor volleyball leagues for ages 18 and older. Play will be from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays at Centennial High School. There will be two levels of play. League play begins Sept. 11 and is to continue for eight weeks plus playoffs. Registration ends Friday: www.hcrpsports.com, or 410-313-4703 or 410-313-4720.

* Pepe Sandoval, 52, of Columbia, teacher at Centennial High School:Yes, as long as no parole is involved. People with more intelligence than I have been arguing for capital punishment. People can argue(Tirado) will never do it again if he were done away with. But as far as a deterrence, who knows? I would be upset if someone said after five years, (Tirado) rehabilitated himself and is now ready for parole. He committed a serious crime and now must pay.

Here are the five highest speeds recorded from November 2011 through December 2012. 1. Frederick Road (Manor Woods Elementary School) – 82 mph in a 40 mph zone 2. Rogers Avenue (Hollifield Elementary School) – 78 mph in a 35 mph zone 3. Centennial Lane (Centennial High School) – 74 mph in a 35 mph zone 4. Vollmerhausen Road (Bethel Christian Academy) – 60 mph in a 30 mph zone 5. Seneca Drive (Atholton Elementary School) – 55 mph in a 25 mph zone Source: Howard County Police Department

Pamela Homiak and Eric Segerson Pamela Homiak, daughter of Albert and Nancy Homiak, of Westminster, wed Eric Segerson, son of David and Mary Segerson, who reside in Columbia. The Rev. Curtis Young officiated at the ceremony in the Church of Atonement, Silver Spring, on June 16, 2012. Jessica Garzon Kester was chosen as maid of honor with Brian Jones as best man. A reception was hosted in the Great Room at Savage Mill. An alumna of Westminster High School and Duke University, the bride obtained a master's degree in public health from the University of Maryland besides a diploma from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.

It's hard to miss the whimsical statue — an adult frog reading to a baby frog — that greets visitors outside the front entrance of the Miller Branch Library. Another frog statue, equally as clever, sits in the library's Enchanted Garden. When the library held a contest to name the toads they received approximately 4,000 entries. One of those entries was from Ellicott City resident Nathan Stitely who is a frequent visitor to the Miller Branch library. According to his mom, while visiting the new branch, he saw the contest information and thought it would be fun to give it a try. He hopes to be a famous cartoonist some day and thought this might be a great way to get his start, by naming the toad.

Sharon and Jerry Kramer, of Ellicott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Elizabeth Kramer, to Stephen Robert Heussler, son of Robert and the late Marcia Heussler, of Hamden, Conn. Allison E. Kramer and Stephen R. Huessler Sharon and Jerry Kramer, of Ellicott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Elizabeth Kramer, to Stephen Robert Heussler, son of Robert and the late Marcia Heussler, of Hamden, Conn.

Allie Wilson and Jake Burke Gina and Steve Wilson, of North Laurel, announce the engagement of their daughter, Allie Wilson, to Jake Burke, son of Chuck and Dawn Burke, of North Laurel. The bride-to-be, a 2005 graduate of Reservoir High School, graduated from Towson University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education. She is employed at Goddard School in Columbia. The future groom, a 2004 graduate of Atholton High School, graduated from Liberty University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in math.

Air Force Airman Vincent A. Mattiello graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio. Mattiello completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. He is the son of Darlene and Carmine Mattiello, of Ellicott City. Mattiello is a 2007 graduate of Centennial High School.

The Columbia Association Teen Advisory Committee and Howard County Library will sponsor a college fair from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 13 at Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane in Ellicott City. Representatives from more than 80 schools will be present. The event is free. For more information, call 410-715-5523.