Academic Challenge at KC

The annual Academic Challenge was held at Kaskaskia College on Feb. 7. Students from 17 high schools in the KC district competed in the areas of biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering graphics, English, math and physics. Individual students from Mulberry Grove who won awards were: Ryan Raetz, third in engineering graphics; and Dylan Waggoner, tie for second in math. Mulberry Grove students who participated are shown above. In front, from left to right, are Josie Koontz, Kaiah Miller, Zach Foltz and Michael Niepert. In the second row are Zach Schienschang, Steven Schienschang, Kate Jolliff, Daton Crisman, Matt Wilkerson and Lauren Robinson. In the third row are Ryan Raetz, Amanda Schewe, Lorri Albert, Haley Hinch, Karissa Woody, Valarie Criner and Kayla Waters. In the back row are Nathan Ketchem, Dylan Wagoner, Patrich Schofield, Nicole Larson, Marissa Huhn, Brandon Atkinson, Brandon Niepert and Alexia White.

Vandalia Community High School competed in the medium school category at the annual Academic Challenge at Kaskaskia College. Jeff Bradley of VCHS placed second in computer science. Students from VCHS who participated in the competition are shown above. In front, from left to right, are Heidi Goldsmith and Mandi Jourdan. In the second row are Matti Tedrick, Austyn Krueger, Lucas Smith, Kate Shields, Matt Campbell and Megan Godoyo. In the back row are David Zimmerman, Jake Stewart, Jessica Sullins, Brent DeSherlia, Makayla Summers and Bradley.