Page 12B THE BEACON November 2018
EC FFA Shows Off Their Skills in Area Contest
The EC FFA members competed in the Area 1 Livestock Skillathon CDE at South Ripley High School for the first time . Members identified several different types of breeds , livestock equipment , feeds , and meats . They also answered questions about the industry and quality assurance . Sixteen members competed . The senior team of Madison Shumate , Maddie Dawson , Megan Sierra , and Jacob Kuhn placed third , and the team of Amelia Hartman , Heath Doll , Alex Dudley , and Madison McAdams placed seventh . The junior team of Bradley Kolb , William Scudder , Lydia Kidd , and Brady Hornberger placed third in their division , and the team of Isaac Hartman and Lloyd Darringer placed fourth . Emma Gutfreund and Andrew Rennekamp competed as individuals . Congratulations to all that competed !
Carnegie Hall Receives Grant
The Dearborn Community Foundation ( DCF ), Inc . recently awarded a Lauren Hill Make A Difference Grant to Carnegie Historic Landmarks Preservation Society , Inc . to help preserve Moores Hill ’ s Carnegie Hall . The grant is a part of its 20th Anniversary Celebration in which DCF is awarding twenty proactive grants to organizations in Dearborn County . Each of the Foundation ’ s board members recommended a grant recipient . The grant to the Carnegie
Historic Landmarks Preservation Society was recommended by DCF Board member Fayla Nanz of Lawrenceburg . It will support the general operations of Carnegie Hall , a Dearborn County landmark that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The building houses a museum and also hosts many community activities .
“ My father , ( the late ) Frank Cottingham , and his siblings attended school at Carnegie Hall . Dad played basketball
DCF board member Fayla Nanz , right , gives a check to Carnegie ’ s president Linda Ickenroth .
and was a proud graduate of the Moores Hill High School class of 1937 . His class picture still hangs in a hallway of the school !” shared Ms . Nanz .
Hensley Named STEMstar
Genesis : Pathways to Success ( GPS ) recently announced that Steven Hensley is September ’ s STEMstar .
Mr . Hensley is an educator at Oldenburg Academy . He
Steven Hensley holds a Bachelor ’ s of Science in Biochemistry and a certificate in Laboratory Sciences . Mr . Hensley is an Amazon Future
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Engineer Pathway Educator . His expertise in computer science , however , is what places him in the spotlight this month .
“ Steven is a great educator who enjoys creating a unique environment in his classroom ,” commented Jonathon Maple , Assistant Principal , Oldenburg Academy . “ Steven relates well to the students and goes above and beyond finding resources .”
The growth of computer science in Ripley County is attributed to an Education Workforce Innovation Network ( EWIN ) grant received by the Ripley County Community Foundation in 2016 and facilitated by GPS . This grant engaged an enthusiastic group of educators , including Mr . Hensley , who received Computer Science training through Nextech .
“ We are astounded by the impact the EWIN grant has had on teachers and students in our area ,” said GPS Director , Cheryll Obendorf . “ The growth of CS programs in our schools is phenomenal . Teachers like Mr . Hensley are largely responsible for that growth .”
The growth is demonstrated in the numbers . During the 2017-2018 school year , Oldenburg Academy offered one section of advanced placement ( AP ) computer science principles with an enrollment of ten students . This year , thirty-nine students are enrolled in three sections of AP computer science principles and one section of AP computer science A . Additionally , Oldenburg Academy is hosting an extracurricular Hack Club for any student interested in computer science .
Mr . Hensley has also been chosen to be featured by Nextech for his work in STEM education .
“ The look of surprise on a student ’ s face and delight when they discover something they had no idea they liked or even existed is what motivates me to be better every day ,” said Mr . Hensley during an interview with Nextech .
Nextech ’ s mission is to spotlight technical , criticalthinking and problem-solving skills of K-12 students while inspiring and enabling youth from all backgrounds to pursue careers in technology .
GPS began the STEMstar program in 2017 to recognize students and educators who are making strides in STEM . To nominate a STEMstar , please fill out the STEMstar form at http :// bit . ly / STEMstar .
Saturday – November 3 , 2018 Lawrenceburg Event Center
The 5th-Annual Whiskey City Festival will showcase the city ’ s ties to the distilling industry and offer a full slate of whiskey-related activities , including tastings by select distillers , master distillers , a craft brewer , local wineries , educational displays , live music , food and more .
LIVE MUSIC by The Skallywags – 7:30pm - 10:00pm
VIP Ticket : 6:00pm - 10:00pm - $ 50 / person Swag Bag ( First 250 VIP Tickets ) • Tasting Glass • Complimentary Appetizers • Special VIP Tastings
General Admission Ticket : 7:30pm - 10:00pm - $ 30 / person in advance - $ 40 / person at door Includes 10 Tastings • Food for Purchase
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