Green Fields wins $10K health prize
A commitment to healthy food and fitness has resulted in a $10,000 prize for Green Fields Country Day School.
The winnings were awarded through the national Find Your Balance competition, sponsored by the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, Discover Education and Sports Authority.
The $10,000 prize will come in the form of equipment.
The student-driven project began in November with P.E. and health teacher Carly Parsons and 11 fifth-graders who created a breakfast market for students at their school.
Parsons had students fill out surveys to track for one week what they ate for breakfast, finding that no one was eating a balanced meal in preparation for the school day.
The students launched an experiment and learned that with a balanced breakfast, they had more energy for P.E.
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In addition to the experiment, the fifth-graders surveyed other students - kindergartners through fourth-graders - on their breakfast routines and provided mini-lessons.
Latest Merit Scholar is Foothills student
A Catalina Foothills student has been named a National Merit Scholarship winner.
Sutton R. Hathorn has been awarded the $2,500 National Merit scholarship.
Five other Tucson-area teens were honored with the same award in May; however, Hathorn's award became available afterward.
Recipients were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors.
The finalists had their academic records, scores from standardized tests, an essay, contributions to leadership in school and community activities evaluated.
Rotary Club honors 150 eighth-graders
The Casas Adobes Rotary Club has honored 150 outstanding eighth-graders from 14 schools across the Tucson area.
The students were recognized for their achievements in the areas of leadership, character, scholarship and high personal-presentation standards throughout the year.
They are now eligible for a variety of scholarships at the completion of their senior year of high school.
This year, nine high school seniors who were recipients of the Rotary Club's recognition for eighth-graders in 2008 received educational scholarships totaling $26,000.
Biosphere 2 to mark World Oceans Day
The Biosphere 2 and the Fin Foundation will celebrate World Oceans Day Friday and Saturday.
The public is invited to learn about marine creatures, tour the Biosphere 2 and take part in activities.
There also will be short lectures on sharks and other animals, as well as displays on environmentally friendly products and practices.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Biosphere 2, 32540 S. Biosphere Road in Oracle.
Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $13 for children ages 6-12.
Scholarships awarded to Rose Academy grads
Five Rose Academy graduates have been awarded scholarships for the upcoming school year.
The students plan to attend Central Arizona College, Pima Community College and the University of Arizona.
• Christopher Araiza of Desert Rose Academy was awarded the Antoinette and Michael J. Starace Scholarship - for those who will continue in a vocational or military field.
• Ashley Cashin of Canyon Rose Academy was awarded the Leona and Mark Kinghorn Scholarship - for those who have experienced and overcome hardship to graduate.
• Shelby Crisp of Mountain Rose Academy and Adilene Rubio of Desert Rose Academy received the Doris Weaver Schlessman Scholarship - for those who want to pursue a career in teaching.
• Samantha Martin of Pima Rose Academy was awarded the Lena and Stanley Shalek Scholarship - for those who have an interest in higher learning, yet need additional financial support.
The students were nominated by staff members at their schools.
Compiled by Alexis Huicochea. Contact Huicochea at ahuicochea@azstarnet.com or 573-4175.
