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Regional science and engineering competition
Category: Youth Written by Courier Newsroom
The Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair celebrated its 71st year of open competition of research projects in the fields of science, mathematics and engineering March 26 and 27 at Heinz Field. The competition was open to all students in grades six-12 from 23 counties in western Pennsylvania and three counties in West Virginia.
More than 1,000 students from more than 100 schools in Pennsylvania and two counties in Maryland competed for over $1 million in cash prizes and scholarships.
Winners who will advance to the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair May 9-14 in San Jose, Calif., are: Inga Saathoff, Oil City High School, Project: Identifying T Tauri Stars;
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| TAYLOR FITZPATRICK, 12, of Manchester, goes to Manchester Academic Charter School. Her project is “Volt,” to find out what sports drinks have the most electrolytes by making a machine to test them with a 9 volt battery and some copper wire.
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Ariel Schroeder, St. Joseph High School, Project: Improving Stethoscope Hygiene;
Teacher/School Awards—Junior Division Teacher/School with the Most Winning Entries—Jackie Alcorn, Mother of Sorrows School
Intermediate Division Teacher/School with the Most Winning Entries—Cathy Borecky, St. Thomas More School
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C.A.R.E.S. SPONSORS COLLEGE TOUR
Category: Youth Written by Courier Newsroom
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For the past decade, The Center That C.A.R.E.S., (Children/Adult Recreational and Educational Services) a non-profit organization in the heart of the Hill District has assisted more than 1,200 Pittsburgh children and their families ages 5-24. Their focus is academic, social, emotional and professional growth from childhood through adulthood. Their motto is “K to Kollege.”
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To Be Young, Gifted and Black
Category: Youth Written by Debbie Norrell
“Oh, what a precious dream, to be young, gifted and Black, open your hearts to what I mean.”
On March 13 at the Churchill Valley Country Club, St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Young Adult Christian Ministry presented their third annual “Young, Gifted and Black” Awards Dinner. The 10 honorees included an actor, high school principal, journalist and an entrepreneur.
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| YOUNG, GIFTED AND BLACK—Shawn McNeil, Ashley Johnson, Gina Johnson and Wayne Walters, Ph.D.
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Mistress of ceremonies Michelle White, said, “Young people are important and they need each one of us to stand behind them.”
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Fifth annual National Achievers Society inductions
Category: Youth Written by Rossano P. Stewart
The early spring rainfall couldn’t dampen the pride of the 120 high school students, parents, relatives and friends of the area schools in Pittsburgh on March 25 at Heinz Memorial Chapel. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh held the Fifth Annual National Achievers Induction ceremony. The NAS Mission is to encourage, recognize and reinforce achievement among African-American youths. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh takes great pride in traditionally recognizing high school students from the greater Pittsburgh area who have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher as well as a record of community service, personal achievement and accomplishments.
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NATIONAL ACHIEVERS SOCIETY MALE INDUCTEES
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Ogden named national scholar
Category: Youth Written by Courier Newsroom
ATLANTA—The National Society of High School Scholars announced that Keystone Oaks High School student Cameron T. Ogden from Pittsburgh, has been selected for membership.
The society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS founder and chairman, Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel prizes.
The society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS founder and chairman, Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel prizes.
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CAMERON T. OGDEN
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