IPSD News
Points of Pride, 11.4.09
Reported by janet_buglio@ipsd.org on 11/4/09
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Crone Students Place 3rd
in State Eco-Art Contest
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The Chicago Botanic Garden and the governor of Illinois challenged creative, eco-conscious youth, ages 8 to 18, to submit designs for Art on a Rain Barrel (AoRB), an Illinois-wide environmental art contest. Students were encouraged to create teams to enter the contest. The top teams from throughout the state were invited to bring their designs to life at the AoRB festival at Navy Pier as part of the governor's It's Our River Day 2009. A team from Crone Middle School took third place in the 12 through 15 year old division. Top designs received special prizes and recognition including public display at the Chicago Botanic Garden and other sites throughout the state of Illinois. More than 30 teams of students from throughout Illinois participated in the event, which was presented by the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Illinois Governor, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and Upcycle Products.
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NV Student Semifinalist in
Siemens Competition
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Neuqua Valley High School senior Aneesh Tyle was selected as a semifinalist in the 2009 Siemens Competition, the nation's leading original research competition in math, science and technology for high school students. The Siemens Competition is administered annually by the College Board, awarding college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 in individual and team categories. A record number of 1,348 projects were received this year for the Siemens Competition, an increase of 12 percent over 2008. The number of students submitting projects increased by 14 percent while more students than ever, 2,151, registered to enter. This year, 318 students were named semifinalists along with 96 students being honored as regional finalists. Aneesh is one of ten semifinalists from Illinois.
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District 204 Students to
Perform at IMEA
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The Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) recently selected 171 students representing all seven District 204 middle schools to participate in the upcoming District 9 IMEA Festival on Saturday, November 7. The performances will highlight top students who excel in band, orchestra, chorus, and jazz band.
An impressive number of District 204 high school students were also selected to participate at the IMEA All-State Conference in January. Neuqua Valley has 109 students, Waubonsie Valley has 60 students, and Metea Valley has 15 students.
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Young Elementary Donates
Books to South African School
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Approximately 4,200 lbs. of books were delivered to Kleinberg Primary School in South Africa as a result of a partnership with Nancy Young Elementary School. The mission of the partnership program was to promote literacy and instill a love of learning to children around the world. U.S. Consulate General Dr. Alberta Mayberry presented the books to the students in South Africa.
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WV Students to Perform in
All-State Theatre Production
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Waubonsie Valley High School students Chris Puchi, Lauren Guenther, and Antoinette Konow were selected by the Illinois Theatre Association to perform in the All-State production of "Urinetown" at the 35th Annual Illinois High School Theatre Festival, which is the largest high school festival in the United States. The All-State production involves a cast, crew, and orchestra of 71 high school students who are identified as the brightest stars in the state.
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