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home : Getting Started : Yes, It Works : Congratulations
THSC CONGRATULATIONS!
We hope that everyone is enjoying the new format
for the “Congratulations!” column. After much discussion over the
past few years, the editorial board made the decision to post
these encouraging accounts of home school student successes on the
website. It keeps us from the limited schedule of only having new
information in a quarterly publication; in addition, we can update
information as it becomes available rather than filing and
retrieving on the schedule of the magazine. We are not limited by
available pages in the magazine. After this big introduction about
the positives, we will make every effort to live up to the claims.
We are pleased to share the accomplishments and appreciate the
submissions!
Information on recommending a student for the Congratulations! column
College Station Home Schooler Chosen for
JASON Project Internship
November 3, 2009
One
of Nine Selected Worldwide to Join Field Expeditions with Leading
Scientists
“Emily Judah, a 15-year-old high school student from College Station, has been selected as a National Student Argonaut and will participate in a two-year internship with The JASON Project, a nonprofit subsidiary of National Geographic Society.
“One of six students and three teachers selected through an international competition, Judah and her colleagues will take part in a field expedition led by top scientists and researchers. Their work will be featured in JASON’s upcoming geology curriculum unit scheduled for release in 2010.”
Home Schooled Six-Year-Old has Poem Published
March 31, 2009
Julia
Westmoreland of Cypress submitted an original poem to the Young
Poet’s Competition sponsored by the
Christian
Science Monitor. The paper is published internationally
and the contest drew hundreds of entries. Five poems were selected
for publication and Julia’s was one of them. Her poem was titled
“Love Fruit” and was based on the fruits of the spirit found in
the New Testament book of Galatians. Julia received a certificate
in addition to having her poem published. The contest was open to
all children through twelfth grade. Poems were judged on the basis
of originality of topic or theme. Julia’s piece appeared in the
January 22 edition of the Christian Science Monitor. Great
work, Julia!
Home School Graduate Earns Undergraduate Dean’s Award
March 31, 2009
Nathan A. Jarvis, homeschooled for thirteen years and a December 2008 graduate of
the University of Houston, earned the highest GPA in the
graduating class at Conrad N. Hilton School of Hotel & Restaurant
Management. The Dean’s Award is given to the outstanding student
of the graduating class. Along with being called “a dynamo and a
wunderkind,” Nathan was cited for his integrity, honesty and
values.
Home Schoolers Win Houston Mock Trial Competition
February 17, 2009
Lael Lawless,
Zach Reynolds, Stephen Muldrow, Melanie Muldrow, Truett Whitt,
Philip Schultz, and Paige Toppert were named the 2009 Regional
Champions from Houston in the National High School Mock Trial
Competition. This group is coached by former home schooled student
Adam Muldrow. Many of these students are
current or former debaters in Texas.
The team will compete for the state championship in Dallas, March 5-7. The competition consists of teams acting as attorneys and witnesses who prepare and try a case in court against opposing teams. Each team must present its defense and prosecution of the case.
To see how your student can compete go to Texas High School Mock Trial Competition for details.
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