. >> reporter: looking back renee smith knows how she lost her way in school. her grade point average dropped after a disconnect with her teacher. now a senior with a 3.5 average she's planning for college. >> i feel like i could do better. >> reporter: renee is one of many students here at central high benefitting from improved faculty training. stronger student accountability resulting in an 8% increase of graduates. the highest of any school in the county. >> like if you have adults around you who are engaged with you and really want to see you succeed and they really push you, then i feel as though once you have those people pushing you, you'll push yourself as well. >> reporter: ceo kevin maxwell is celebrating an increase in the 2014 graduation rates countywide. 76.5%, it is the highest on record for prince georges. he credits a change in school culture. >> you have to get people to buy into we're going to put a system here and get results. when you start seeing results, it's wonderful. >> reporter: school counselor doreen hogan says providing more opport

renee was 14-1-1 over the past 16 games. glass isn't the only thing broken. san jose needs a fast fix. predators up 2-1 in the second period smithit 3-1 and then 4-1 nashville. predators scored five unanswered after falling behind 1-0. that was enough for the nashville goalie renee who stopped five shots in this sequence right here. he finished with 42 saves. predators win 5-1. sharks lead the final play-off spot by just 2 points. >>> a-rod suspension is over. the yankees third baseman alex rodriguez is set to return to the field after being suspended for the entire 2014 seasons for using performance-enhancing drugs. yesterday a-rod released a happened written letter to fans apologizing for his mistake. the yankees still owe rodriguez $61 million for the next three years. he is 39. he will be 42 at the end of the contract. i'm dennis o'donnell. are you ready for baseball? we'll see you tonight. >>> oh!! another beagle! . >> play of the day, the westminster dog show is worth another look because this beauty it's the victory lap for miss pea a beagle who won the prestigious best in show award the first beagle to win top honors. an