ACHIEVEMENTS.Byline: The Register-Guard Springfield Springfield. 1 City (1990 pop. 105,227), state capital and seat of Sangamon co., central Ill., on the Sangamon River; settled 1818, inc. as a city 1840. science educator honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. Stuart Perlmeter, Water & Energy Learning Lab Project coordinator for the Springfield School District, has received the 2004 Edith Stevens Stevens, family of U.S. inventors. John Stevens, 1749–1838, b. New York City, was graduated from King's College (now Columbia Univ.) in 1768. Groundwater Educator Award. The Groundwater Foundation established the award in 1997 to recognize individuals who understand groundwater's importance, motivate others to protect it and lead by personal example. Perlmeter is the founding coordinator of the WELL Project, which began in 1998 with support from the Springfield Utility Board. The program integrates science, math, art, geography and literature with the aim of enhancing students' understanding of processes for scientific inquiry and the importance of water to the community and the world. Perlmeter has also promoted understanding among his peers, giving presentations at various professional gatherings. His award was presented in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Marist student chosen to attend youth conference Ariana Landeros of Springfield, a junior at Marist High School, was selected to attend the National Young Leaders The Young Leaders' Programme is run alongside the main Explorer Scout Programme. It is a formalisation of what was happening in many Groups and Districts across the country where older Scouts were returning to help the younger sections. Conference in Washington, D.C. later this month. The five-day program is for high school students who have demonstrated leadership potential and scholastic merit. She'll be one of about 400 scholars attending the conference, whose theme is "The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of Today." Students will interact with people within the three branches of government, the news media and the international community, as well as participate in various leadership skill-building activities and simulations. Springfield students win monthly Rotary Rotary can refer to:
Alyssa Marie Gerg, a senior at Springfield High School Springfield High School may refer to:
On May 20, 1998, student Kipland "Kip" Kinkel killed his parents, William and Faith, both Spanish teachers at local high schools. , have been named Students of the Month for November by the Springfield-Twin Rivers Rotary Club. Both students were selected on the basis of academic achievement and school and community involvement. |
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