Key School Wins Case Involving Golf Course Land

A judge said the school can use the Annapolis Golf Club space for sports and other programs.

A Circuit Court judge has ruled in favor of the Key School in its efforts to use a golf course property for recreation and environmental programs, according to news reports.  The Key School may now move forward with plans to turn the Annapolis Golf Club land into a separate school campus with playing fields, tennis courts and other facilities.  Many nearby neighbors in the Annapolis Roads community had opposed the development, arguing that the school's plans did not fit the intended recreational use of the land.  The Key School has been seeking use of the land because its current campus in the Hillsmere area does not offer room for expansion. It bought the golf course land in 2011. Originally, county planners said the Key School's plans …

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Key School Hosts Speech from Man Who Lived ‘Argo'

Lee Schatz was one of the six American diplomats hiding for his life during the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis.

Students at The Key School in Annapolis were treated to a real-life source for the movie Argo. Lee Schatz, of Severna Park, doesn’t need to see the film to experience the rush of danger—because he lived it. During the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, Schatz, who served as an agricultural attaché, was one of six American diplomats hiding in the homes of Canadian diplomats in Tehran after anti-American protesters overran the U.S. embassy. With a candid and often humorous demeanor, Schatz spoke about this time in history, and his experience to a group of 11th-grade students at the school on Thursday afternoon. “I knew what I was getting into when I took the job,” Schatz said. “The first few months [I was in Tehran] was one of the most exciting …

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Man Who Lived 'Argo' To Speak at Key School

Lee Schatz, a resident of Severna Park for 22 years, was one of the six American diplomats hiding for his life during the 1979 Iranian crisis.

Lee Schatz, whose role in the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis was depicted in the film Argo, will speak at The Key School in Annapolis on April 18. During the crisis, Schatz, a native of Severna Park, served as an agricultural attaché. He was one of six American diplomats hiding in the homes of Canadian diplomats in Tehran after the U.S. embassy was overrun by anti-American protestors. Schatz will spend the afternoon at The Key School speaking with an 11th-grade American Civilization class. The class is an interdisciplinary course that integrates the study of American literature, history and philosophy. Students will watch Argo as part of their curriculum on diplomatic relations and Jimmy Carter’s presidency, and participate in a conversation …

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Start Stockpiling Your Summer Reads at Book Festival

The event on April 13 will include discussions about fantasy novels, comic books and the War of 1812.

Just in time to build your list of beach reads, the Annapolis Book Festival will return on April 13, with an all-day roster of discussions and activities.  The Key School in Annapolis will host the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  There will be dozens of speakers, including:  Scheduled discussion sessions center around the war in Afghanistan, fantasy novels, comic books, the role of women in society and American politics.

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Key Obezags Advance in National Mascot Contest

The Key School has made it to the final round of a national contest to be named the top mascot among high schools. Voting ends March 27.

The Key School's Obezags are one of six finalists to advance to the national round of a contest sponsored by USA Today to determine the top high school mascot. Patch previously reported that Key's mascot/nickname, the obezag, is an anagram of gazebo—a distinctive structure found on the school's campus located on Hillsmere Drive. After winning in the first round for the state of Maryland with nearly 4,000 votes, Key moved on to the second (regional) round that featured 51 schools and ended Wednesday afternoon. More than 640,000 votes were cast in support of the Obezags, but schools in other regions had more than one million votes so the final round will be highly competitive. Voting begins at 11 a.m. on March 21, and ends at 3 p.m. on March…

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Voting Extended for Mascot Contest, Obezags in Lead

The Key School is competing in a national contest to be named the top mascot among high schools and the voting period was extended until March 20.

Top Stories: Stolen Lexus, No-Snow Day

Here's a quick look back at some of the most popular Annapolis headlines of the week.

Click each link to read the full story. Thief Steals Lexus Parked at Annapolis Home Police said the keys to the car may have been taken during a separate incident on Feb. 25. Bay Bridge Re-Opens to Traffic The bridge had been closed to all vehicles due to high winds. Earlier in the day, there was an accident involving a tractor trailer. PHOTOS: Storm Dubbed 'Snowquester' Brings Rain to Annapolis Perhaps "Rainquester" might be more appropriate for the hyped storm that only produced rain Wednesday morning in Annapolis. Obezags Move to Next Round of Top Mascot Contest The Key School won for Maryland and will compete nationally to determine the top mascot among high schools. Voting for this round ends March 14. One Restaurant Closed, Another …

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Obezags Move to Next Round of Top Mascot Contest

The Key School won for Maryland and will compete in the next round to determine the top mascot among high schools. Voting for this round was extended until March 20.

UPDATE (6:30 p.m. March 14)—The Key School Obezags swiftly defeated the Campers, Crabbers, Golden Elks and Wildecats to be declared the state's best. They weren't competing in athletics or even academics—they were all representing the state of Maryland in USA Today's contest to decide America's top mascot. Patch previously reported that Key's mascot/nickname, the obezag, is an anagram of gazebo—a distinctive structure found on the school's campus located on Hillsmere Drive. After winning in the first round for the state of Maryland with nearly 4,000 votes, Key moves on to the second round. Just as the Obezags were close to declaring victory on Thursday, USA Today extended the voting period for the regional round of voting due to the volume…

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Top Stories: New Annapolis Library, Speed Cameras

Here's a quick look back at some of the most popular Annapolis headlines of the week.

New Annapolis Library Would Triple Current Size The current Annapolis library was built in 1965—before man walked on the moon. Speed Cameras Coming Soon to Annapolis The city says speed cameras will be installed by March 1 near Mills Parole and Germantown elementary schools. 'A History of the Navy in 100 Objects' Premieres Check out the series about the Navy that details its history and heritage: The first installment is about the crypt of John Paul Jones located on the campus of the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Annapolis Crime: Police Report More Thefts from Cars Police report more than a dozen incidents the last two weeks with items taken ranging from an iPhone to subwoofers removed from a trunk—and someone even took a pizza. Market House…

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Is Key School's Obezag 'Most Unique Mascot?'

A national contest is currently underway to determine the most unique mascot among high schools.

The Key School is getting some national attention for the uniqueness of its mascot/nickname: Obezag. Don't bother looking the word up in a dictionary if you're not sure what it means. It's an anagram of gazebo, a distinctive structure found on the school's campus located on Hillsmere Drive.  USA Today has a contest underway to decide America's most unique mascot with more than 250 in the running. Voting will determine the national winner after voting for the best mascot in each state. Other schools in Maryland besides Key School include: Before you think Key's Obezags will surely win the national prize for uniqueness, consider that there are schools with mascots ranging from the Auks in Delaware to the Zizzers in Missouri. The prize is $2,…

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