Jaime Calderon, a senior at McDaniel College and Falls Church local, has been named a Fulbright finalist for an English Teaching Assistantship Program in Andorra. A Spanish major with minors in English literature and French Culture and literature, Calderon is also a member of multiple honor societies, serves as a peer mentor and tutor, is a member of the McDaniel College Choir and Madrigal Singers and as well is the arts and culture editor of the McDaniel Free Press and a member of the Contrast Literary Magazine’s editorial board. Growing up in El Salvador before moving to the United States when he was 15, Calderon is one of four students from McDaniel College to receive Fulbright awards to teach abroad during the 2017-18 school year.

A Penny for Your Thoughts 6-11-2026
America’s celebration of its 250th anniversary takes as many forms as there are customs and cultures across the 50 states. Parades, fireworks and music are givens for a Semi-quincentennial celebration,



