The 1998 Topeka Collegiate School Science Olympiad team members were announced at the 28 May 1998 TCS Middle School Awards Assembly. The TCS 6th grade general science team scored 361 our of a possible 400 points to earn them a place in the top 2% of the nation. The TCS 7th grade life science team scored 384 out of a possible 500 points to earn them a place in the top 5% of the nation. The TCS 8th grade general science team scored 438 out of a possible 500 points to earn them a place in the top 1% or the nation. The TCS middle school environmental science team scored 208 out of a possible 400 points to place in the top 25% of the nation. The teams and their rankings were announced at the assembly by TCS middle school science teacher, Larry Miller. A listing of all team members is given below. ***** TCS 1998 SIXTH GRADE GENERAL SCIENCE TEAM: Breana Tutuska, Zeke Nance, Laura Bixler, Sarah Sellers, Allie Atwood, Ben Lepse, Abby Brownback, Allie Kossoy, Julua Schwinn, Kaity Heflin, & Becky Kopp. ***** TCS 1998 SEVENTH GRADE LIFE SCIENCE TEAM: Maria Maldonado, Sonja Brooks, Brianne Burnett, Brandon Barnett, Suraj Parulkar, William Mansfield, Chris Wolfe, Lisa Green, Betsy Wanless, & Nathan Bammes. ***** TCS 1998 EIGHTH GRADE GENERAL SCIENCE TEAM: Allison Viola, Alexandra Bixler, James Frager, Rachael Greene, Jonas Wilson-Leedy, Claire Adams, Jacqueline Castel, David Duniven, Matt Leifer & Derek Moeller. ***** TCS 1998 MIDDLE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TEAM: Matt Leifer, Howard Johns, Breana Tutuska, Claire Adams, Anne Marie Bireta, Esther Kennedy, Stephanie Meador, Owen Ferguson, Maria Maldonado & Brianne Burnett. _________________ CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE TCS OLYMPIAD TEAM MEMBERS!
Twenty-three (33% of the TCS middle school) students made up this year's first Environmental Action elective taught by middle school science teacher Larry Miller. Mrs. Gail Franklin assisted Mr. Miller with some of the classes. During the year the class campaigned for leglislation to regulate or ban rattlesnake roundups in Kansas. Their efforts gained increasing support from environmental and educational organizations, plus thousands of individuals. Even thought the group successfully enlightened the public about rattlesnake roundups, the leglislation they sought failed to pass. During the year the students were featured in newspapers, magazines, and other publications around the world. They also appeared on local television and radio programs. They wrote hundreds of e-mail messages and letters, and they demonstrated on the State Capitol steps. The students received certificates recognizing their dedication and hard work during the Middle School Recognition Assembly on 28 May 1998. The certificates were presented by their teacher, Larry Miller. Class members were: SARAH SELLERS, KATIE NICHOLS, JONATHAN HERRERA-THOMAS, MIKE HALL, ASHLEY GIROUX, LAURA BIXLER, CHELSEA ARMSTRONG, ANNE MARIE BIRETA, DEREK MOELLER, STEPHANIE MEADOR, MATT LEIFER, HOWARD JOHNS, NATALIE BONEBRAKE, CLAIRE ADAMS, BRANDON BARNETT, REBECCA HOLMES, WHITNEY HAMILTON, JULIA SCHWINN, ALLIE KOSSOY, BREANA TUTUSKA, ALEX STRAUS and ALEXANDRA BIXLER. Alexandra Bixler was enrolled in both sections of the class for both semesters. ____________ (The above information was taken from Volume 3, Issue 37 of the May 29,1998 issue of THE COLLEGIATE CONNECTION.) ____________
The 1998 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE award was presented to 8th grade student Derek Moeller by middle school science teacher Larry Miller at the 28 May 1998 Middle School Awards Assembly. Derek made outstanding progress in science at TCS during his middle school years. ********** Special physical science achievement awards were presented to 8th grade students Hannah Gatlin and Julie Freese. Both Hannah and Julie were new to TCS this year, but did exceptional work in the challenging 8th grade physical science lab class. They often spent recess time working on labs in order to complete them on time. ********** The most improved science student award went to 7th grade student Wyatt Naramore. __________________________________ The Debbie Pakaluk Award ("Find joy in learning...Find joy in life") was presented to 8th grade student Stephanie Meador. The Mac Rives Memorial Award ("The mind of a scientist, The heart of a poet, And the ways of a gentle person") was presented to 8th grade student Allison Viola. Debbie Pakaluk was a former TCS science teacher and Mac Rives was the first Headmaster of the school.
TOPEKA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
Topeka, KS 66614
United States of America