ACHIEVEMENTS.Byline: The Register-Guard International High School program receives honor The Eugene School District's International High School has been named a runner-up for this year's The Goldman Sachs The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., or simply Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is one of the world's largest global investment banks. Goldman Sachs was founded in 1869, and is headquartered in the Lower Manhattan area of New York City at 85 Broad Street. Foundation Prizes for Excellence in International Education. The school was honored at a ceremony on Thursday in Washington, D.C. IHS IHS (I.H.S.) first three letters of Greek spelling of Jesus; also taken as acronym of Iesus Hominum Salvator ‘Jesus, Savior of Mankind.’ [Christian Symbolism: Brewer Dictionary, 480] See : Christ IHS , a program in all four district high schools, was selected from among international studies programs at nearly 200 elementary, middle and high schools that applied for the prizes awards, representing approximately 150,000 students. Started 20 years ago, IHS serves more than 1,500 students in grades 9 through 12. It is open to all students interested in international studies. The school offers an integrated curriculum organized thematically and by region, with study involving the history, literature, art, politics, economics, and belief systems of cultures across time and around the globe. The Goldman Sachs Foundation and Asia Society The Asia Society is the leading global and pan-Asian organization who's mission is to strengthen relationships and promote understanding among the people, leaders and institutions of Asia and the United States. It was founded in 1956 by John D. sponsor the Prizes program. There are five categories overall - Elementary/Intermediate; High School; University; State, Media and Technology. The total number of runners-up for all the categories was six. Emerald Valley's robots beat the competition A team from Emerald Valley School in Eugene took top honors at the First LEGO League The FIRST Lego League (also known by its acronym FLL) is a competition for elementary and middle school students (ages 9-14, 9-16 in Europe), arranged by the FIRST organization. The competition revolves around making Lego robots to complete many tasks. regional competition, held in Roseburg on Dec. 3. Competing against 15 other teams, the Emerald Turtles scored highest in robot performance, and also received a perfect score in creative presentation of their research. As a result, the team took the Director's Award, which reflects "outstanding achievement in robot design, research project, teamwork and robot performance." Team members were Aidan Davis, 10; Daniel Sellers, 11; Tristan Bredeweg, 9; Alex Quigley, 12; and Arion Lewis, 8. The Turtles' coach was Melissa Davis. The students had to create a robot that could perform a variety of tasks. The contest encourages youngsters to explore technology and science in creative ways while also learning about teamwork and other life skills. The award earned the Turtles an invitation to compete at the Intel Oregon 2005 First LEGO League State Tournament, set for Jan. 14 in Hillsboro. Emerald Valley School is a private alternative school that accepts students tuition-free through contracts with public school districts. The school, located at Westmoreland Elementary, serves approximately 30 students in grades kindergarten through 12. Local students graduate from equivalency course Thirteen Lane County students are among 29 who were honored by family and friends at a Dec. 1 ceremony and reception marking their graduation from the High School Equivalency Program at the University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. . They are Irene Armas, Benito Leon, Carlos Mendoza
Carlos Ramón Mendoza (born November 4, 1974 in Bolívar State, Venezuela) is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets (1997) and Colorado Rockies (2000). , Jesus Ochoa, Nelson Pineda and Gerardo Terrazas of Eugene; Reyna Avila, Jessica Barbosa, Enrique Cervantes, Hilda Herrera and Eduardo Trejo of Springfield; Isabel Lopez of Junction City Junction City, city (1990 pop. 20,604), seat of Geary co., NE Kans., at the confluence of the Republican and Smoky Hill rivers; inc. 1859. The rail, trade, and processing center of an agricultural and dairy area, it grew as the supply point for nearby Fort Riley, ; and Claudio Diego-Morales of Florence. HEP is a federally funded, alternative education program for individuals 16 years and older who have not completed high school but would like to do so. The program, hosted by the university since 1967, also gives migrant and seasonal farm worker youths the opportunity to prepare for and take the General Education Development test. Cottage Grove Cottage Grove, village (1990 pop. 22,935), Washington co., SE Minn., near the St. Croix River; inc. 1965. There is farming (cattle, sheep, corn, and soybeans) and manufacturing (chemicals and machinery). names students of the month Cottage Grove High School Cottage Grove High School is a public high school located in Cottage Grove, Oregon. It has a newer school building, opened in 2003 to replace the old high school building that was built in 1939 and held its first classes in 1940. students Raesha Giarrusso and Marcus Snell Snell , George 1903-1996. American geneticist. He shared a 1980 Nobel Prize for discoveries concerning cell structure that enhanced understanding of the immunological system, resulting in higher success rates in organ transplantation. were recently honored as Students of the Month of November by the Bohemia Sunrisers Kiwanis Club for their academic achievements, leadership qualities and participation. |
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