Students in the News:
Top Honors in UK Web Design Challenge 2003
Two Conner High School computer science students recently earned top honors for their web design entries in the University of Kentucky's Computer Programming Challenge (Web Design category). The awards were announced during UK's Engineering Day on Saturday, February 22nd.
Doug Ryles and Tom Walters won 1st Place for the UK Web-Design Challenge 2003. Their dazzling web page lists the Florence Baptist Temple's ministries and services. It may be viewed here.
Past Conner High School winners:Jacob Goessling and Emily Prescott won the award for "Best Overall Design" (2002). Their web design describes Conner High School's computer science curriculum and may be viewed on the Internet at http://w3.iac.net/~connerhs/JacobandEmily/index.htm.
The award for "Best Content" was given to Doug Ryles and Phil Cannon (2002)for their entry depicting the Florence Mall, which may be viewed at http://w3.iac.net/~connerhs/DougandPhil/HomePage.htm.
"The UK Programming Challenge is a great way for computer science students to demonstrate what they have learned," said their teacher, Mrs. Kim Trauger. "Web design requires hard work and attention to details. We are very proud and excited for everyone who participates ."
This is the second year in a row that Conner students have won top honors in the Web Design category.
Best in the State 2002!
Best in the State Service Project:
Second for Conner High SchoolOn February 7, 2002 the Conner High School National Honor Society received the title of Best in the State 2002 and first place for their outstanding service project to help the Homeless veterans of this nation.
The members of the Conner High School National Honor Society paired with Heather French Henry, Miss America 2000 a spokesperson for the United States Homeless Veterans, to make a better tomorrow today for our nation's 250,000 Homeless Veterans. The students visited two major corporations; and made a plea for them to join the project. Tom Coughlin of Wal-mart and Jim Eaton of Duro bag became part of the project. Duro printed the Homeless Veteran's logo and help number on 21 million bags then Wal-Mart sent these bags across the nation in their 4,000 Walmart stores.
The state convention was held at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington. High schools from all over the state were in the biding for this title. This is the second year for Project Chairman Ashley Tepe to lead her chapter to a statewide victory. In November, Conner High School recieved the title of Best in the Nation and first place for their 2001 service project. They spent a year working with world famous magicians of the century Siegfried & Roy learning and helping vanishing and endangered species. Read more about this Best in the Nation project below.
With two state titles and one national title in less than one year our area is making history. Ashley Tepe has organized both projects and recieved recognition from Governor Patton for bringing the first ever-national title to Kentucky.
In six months the students raised $5000.00 and spread awarness across the nation.
On January 23rd, 2002, the students and their project became a part of United States history. The partnership that was formed between two major corporations and the students to help the homeless heroes of this country gained attention in Washington DC. A Congressional Proclamation was declared and announced before Congress. The students, Duro Bag, and Wal-Mart will forever be a part of the Congressional Archives. Mr. Jim Eaton was guest of honor at the State N.H.S. convention where he received a congressional certificate and a standing ovation from over 950 student delegates. Mr. Eaton made the decision to put his company's name, reputation, and largest account into the hands of a group of teenagers. Within six months that group of teenagers put his company's name in the archives of Congressional history forever.
The students have been invited to Washington DC the last week of April. They will recieve their congressional proclamation certificates and be introduced to Congress. They are in great need of funding to make this happen. They need about $1500.00. This is truly an honor for our area and a once in a lifetime experience for the students.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Best in the Nation 2001!
Award-winning service project:
A first for Conner High SchoolThe Kentucky Association of National Honor Societies hosted their annual convention in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 15-16, 2001. Accompanied by four sponsors, Conner High School was represented by fourteen student delegates. Throughout the event, these outstanding students participated in various workshops and competed against other chapters in several different categories embodying the convention theme, ” Standing Up and Reaching Out.” Being only their second year in attendance, the students were astounded to find, at the conclusion of the convention, that their service project had been awarded Outstanding Service Project as well as Outstanding New Service Project.
These awards symbolize an entire year of hard work and dedication, as well as exemplify the leadership of many National Honor Society members. Entitled “Project Pride of the Millennium: from Legend to Reality”, this service project found its origins in the attempted salvation of the vanishing white lion. Inspired by the harsh truth of the disappearance of many modern species, Conner High School students joined forces with entertainers Siegfried and Roy to delineate a fund to aid the ephemeral white lion.
Also contributing to the magnitude of this service project, John Ruthven agreed to donate his artistic abilities to create a white lion wildlife print to be sold nationally. Signing and numbering each limited edition print, Ruthven will donate the sales to the Endangered Species Fund. Mr. Ed Marsuka, Director of the Cincinnati Zoo, has offered to host the unveiling of the original wildlife print at the zoo’s white lion exhibit, adding even more grandeur to the cause.
Approaching Mr. Azeezaly Jaffer, Vice President of the United States Postal Office, the project board requested his assistance. Attempting to increase global awareness, the creation of a white lion postage stamp was discussed, and forwarded to the 2003 stamp processing committee.
Realizing the importance of community fund raising, Conner High School National Honor Society sponsored car washes, candy sales and donation days at local businesses, as well as conducted a Christmas bag sale. The Duro Bag Company donated several cases of Christmas bags to facilitate our sale, and the Argosy Hotel donated a weekend get-away package for raffle.
Community leaders, including The Judge Executive, district judges, and commissioners, made donations and endorsed the service project throughout the community.
Seventy-five percent of the 228 members of the Conner High School National Honor Society worked diligently to accumulate a standing total of $2,025, far exceeding their initial annual goal of $1,000. This might be a first for Conner, but their hard work on this project has proven that they retain the capacity to accomplish much greater feats.
Anyone wishing to contribute to this fund can make check payable to:
Conner High School National Honor Society
C/O Linda Litton
3310 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41018