July 18, 2005

Students attend Challenge to Excellence camp

by Pete Rosenbery

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Academically talented students from throughout the Midwest attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Challenge to Excellence summer camp.

This is the 22nd anniversary of the weeklong residential program, which was open to students entering seventh- and eighth-grades.

Students had a variety of offerings from which to choose. Topics included studying a few of the film masterpieces of Alfred Hitchcock and then creating their own mini-film masterpiece; drama; problem solving with the help of their computers; comic book making; introductory Spanish; and researching and debating current events and issues important to them.

There were 57 students from Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Kentucky attending the weeklong camp, held June 19-24.

Offering education-related camps is among the goals of Southern at 150: Building Excellence Through Commitment, the blueprint for the development of the University by the time it celebrates its150th anniversary in 2019.

Camp participants were:

ILLINOIS

Arthur:

• Sheldon Miller, son of Ruth and Ed Miller (Route 1, Box 73), entering eighth grade at Arthur Junior High School. (Photo 19)

Benton:

• John Palmer Rea, son of Diana and Steve Rea (6916 Park Street Road), entering eighth grade at St. Mary's. (Photo 21)

Cambria:

• Ashley Bennett, daughter of Brenda and Bruce Bennett (Box 52, Ralph Street), entering eighth grade at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Herrin. (Photo 8)

Carbondale:

• Wynne Davis, daughter of Sue and Larry Davis (205 S. Orchard Drive), entering seventh grade at Carbondale Middle School. (Photo 5)
• Shelby Luebke, daughter of Pat and Brad Luebke (621 S. Wedgewood), entering seventh grade at Carbondale Middle School (Photo 5)
• Dante Migone-Ojeda, son of Anna and Aldo Migone-Ojeda (#3 Pinewood), entering seventh grade at St. Andrew's Elementary School in Murphysboro. (Photo 5)
• Colin Neill, son of Michelle and Mike Neill (512 Deer Lake Drive), entering eighth grade at St. Andrews's Elementary School in Murphysboro. (Photo 6)
• Peter Huh, son of Hea Ryong Lee and Kyun Huh (1305 W. Walnut), entering seventh grade at Carbondale Middle School. (Photo 6)
• Eddie Umana, son of Ukeme and Christina Umana (3 Walden Road), entering eighth grade at Unity Point Grade School. (Photo 6)

Carterville:

• Ginger Cupp, daughter of Karen and Barry Cupp (506 S. Division St), entering eighth grade at Carterville Middle School. (Photo 8)
• Cassie Stone, daughter of Tabitha and Steve Stone (513 Dogwood), an eighth-grade home school student. (Photo 8)
• Rachel Tate, daughter of Shelly Avery and Ralph Tate (108 Lyndsay Lane), entering seventh grade at Carterville Middle School. (Photo 8)

Energy:

• Andrew Renshaw, son of Kathy and Carl Renshaw (632 N. Pershing), entering eighth grade at Herrin Middle School. (Photo 7)

Herrin:

• Atif Cheema, son of Durri and Khalid Cheema (1201 E. Clark Trail), entering eighth grade at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Herrin. (Photo 7)
• Jilli Timmerman, daughter of John and Leann Timmerman (3 Red Bud Lane), entering eighth grade at Herrin Middle School (Photo 8)

Hoyleton:

• Tyler Meyer, a son of Carolyn and Kevin Meyer (20720 State Route 177), entering seventh grade at Hoyleton Grade School. (Photo 18)

Marion:

• Philip Cuartas , son of Claudia and Alberto Cuartas (1300 Camden Court), entering eighth grade at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Herrin. (Photo 2)

McClure:

• Jordan Oxford, son of Raymond and Gena Oxford (22467 Oxford Lane), entering eighth grade at Egyptian Junior High School. (Photo 10)

Metropolis:

• Vanessa DeMarco, daughter of Rob and Sabrina Beck (3057 Lakeview Drive) and Phillip DeMarco (Metropolis), entering eighth grade at Metropolis Junior High School. (Photo 14)
• Ethan Farmer, son of Sandy and Steven Farmer (414 Metropolis St.), entering eighth grade at Massac Junior High School. (Photo 14)

Mount Vernon:

• Chifea Brown, daughter of Carlene Brown (304 Halla Crest), entering eighth grade at Casey Middle School. (Photo 1)
• Savannah Connaway, daughter of Paula Connaway (406 N. 16th St.), entering eighth grade. (Photo 1)
• Emma Fox, daughter of Becky Hess and Tim Fox (401 Halla Crest), entering eighth grade. (Photo 1)
• Jodie Hanson, daughter of Brenda and Mike Hanson (2207 Centralia Road), entering seventh grade. (Photo 1)
• Clay Jackson, son of Cathi and Tom Jackson (1007 Blueberry Hill), entering seventh grade. (Photo 3)
• Erin Moore, daughter of Helene and Michael Moore (15423 N. Illinois Highway 37), entering seventh grade. (Photo 3)
• Alicia Sheldon, daughter of Tami Lovin and Tom Sheldon (7 Homestead Dr.), entering eighth grade. (Photo 3)
• Cody Wilson, son of Christine and James Wilson, (809 S. 23rd St.,), entering eighth-grade. (Photo 4)
• Robby Young, son of Karen and Bryan Young (820 Oakland Ave.), entering seventh grade. (Photo 4)

Murphysboro:

• Mathew McCann, son of Suzanne and Maurice McCann (42 Brian Ave.), entering seventh grade at St. Andrew's Grade School in Murphysboro. (Photo 22)

New Baden:

• Michelle Parr, daughter of Lenora and Anthony Parr (109 Joan Drive), entering seventh grade at St. George Elementary School. (Photo 20)

Tamms:

• Kara Birk, daughter of Yvonne and Gary Birk (16702 Newell), entering eighth grade at Egyptian Junior High School. (Photo 10)
• Krystal Caldwell, daughter of Lisa and Zach Caldwell (Route 2), entering eighth grade at Egyptian Junior High School. (Photo 10)
• Marcus Romeo, son of Helen and Charles Romeo (24186 State Highway 127), entering eighth grade at Egyptian Junior High School. (Photo 10)

Trenton:

• Lisa Burhanna, daughter of Patty and Ward Burhanna (109 N. Fillmore), entering eighth grade at Wesclin Junior High. (Photo 17)

IOWA

Altoona:

• Abby Bert, daughter of Amy and Greg Bert, (1411 Aldenwood Dr.), entering eighth grade at Southeast Polk Junior High School. (Photo 9)
• Kathleen Bert, daughter of Amy and Greg Bert (1411 Aldenwood Dr.), entering eighth grade at Southeast Polk Junior High School. (Photo 9)

KENTUCKY

Paducah:

• Lauren Beane, daughter of Cathy and Paul Beane (612 Whitney Drive), entering eighth grade at Paducah Middle School. (Photo 11)
• Oscar Bickerstaff, son of Patty and Keith Bickerstaff (3923 Halehaven Drive), enetering eighth grade at Paducah Middle School. (Photo 11)
• Wilson Conkwright, son of Inga and Chip Conkwright (611 W. Jefferson), entering eighth grade at Paducah Middle School. (Photo 11)
• David Dickson, son of Seiko and Brian Dickson (1920 Kentucky Ave.), entering eighth grade at Paducah Middle School. (Photo 11)
• Cassandra Dodd, daughter of Vicki Dodd (1800 N. 10th St.), entering seventh grade at Paducah Middle School. (Photo 11)
• Haley Kauffman, daughter of Lori and Dean Kauffman (3931 Sunset Ave.), entering seventh grade at Paducah Middle School. (Photo 12)
• Teaven Meredith, son of Diana and John Meredith (2326 Spruce St.), entering eighth grade at Paducah Middle School. (Photo 12)
• Alex Owings, son of Debra and Michael Owings (268 A. North 36th St.), entering eighth grade at Paducah Middle School. (Photo 12)
• Ted Roush, son of Sarah and James Roush (413 Broadway, Apt. B), entering eighth grade at Paducah Middle School. (Photo 12)
• Andee Shannon, daughter of Angie and William Shannon (3542 Savoy Circle), entering seventh grade at Paducah Middle School. (Photo 13)
• Callie Smith, daughter of Jackie and Rex Smith (1420 N. Friendship), entering seventh grade at Paducah Middle School. (Photo 13)
• Kearron Smith, son of Melony and Guy Smith (1620 Stately Vision Lane), entering eighth grade at Paducah Middle School. (Photo 13)
• Aaron Solomon, grandson of Ruth Solomon (628 N. Sixth St.), entering eighth grade at Paducah Middle School. (Photo 13)

MISSOURI

Sikeston:

• Lauren Dow, daughter of Lisa Masters of Marble Hill and James Dow (305 Penny St.), entering eighth grade at Sikeston Middle School. (Photo 15)
• Elizabeth Engram, daughter of Mary and John Engram (1007 N. Ranney), entering eighth grade at Sikeston Middle School. (Photo 15)
• Lauren Kennard, daughter of Susan and Pete Kennard (206 Selma St.), entering eighth grade at Sikeston Middle School. (Photo 15)
• Mara Krokstrom, daughter of Michele and Greg Krokstrom (910 Westview Dr.), entering eighth grade at Sikeston Middle School. (Photo 15)
• Sam Polivick, son of Lesa and Lew Polivick (128 Kate Drive), entering seventh grade at Sikeston Middle School. (Photo 16)
• Marissa Renfroe, daughter of Linda and Keith Renfroe (302 Bohannon St.), entering seventh grade at Sikeston Middle School. (Photo 16)
• Taylor Renfroe, daughter of Linda and Keith Renfroe (302 Bohannon St.), entering eighth grade at Sikeston Middle School. (Photo 16)

Photo 1 Caption: (PAR 5-081 2005-6-20-1_001)

Meeting the challenge – These four middle school students from Mount Vernon participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Emma Fox, Savannah Connaway, Chifea Brown and Jodie Hanson.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 2 Caption: (PAR 5-084 2005-6-20-1_002)

Meeting the challenge –Philip Cuartas of Marion participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 3 (PAR 5-081 2005-6-20-1_003)

Meeting the challenge – These three middle school students from Mount Vernon participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Clay Jackson, Erin Moore and Alicia Sheldon.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 4 (PAR 5-081 2005-6-20-1_004)

Meeting the challenge – These two middle school students from Mount Vernon participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Cody Wilson and Robby Young.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 5 (PAR 5-082 2005-6-20-1_005)

Meeting the challenge – These three middle school students from Carbondale participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Wynne Davis, Shelby Luebke and Dante Migone-Ojeda.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 6 (PAR 5-082 2005-6-20-1_006)

Meeting the challenge -- These three middle school students from Carbondale participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Colin Neill, Peter Huh and Eddie Umana.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 7 (PAR 5-083 2005-6-20-1_007)

Meeting the challenge -- These three middle school students from Herrin and Energy participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Atif Cheaema of Herrin, Andrew Renshaw of Energy and Jilli Timmerman of Herrin.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 8 (PAR 5-085 2005-6-20-1_008)

Meeting the challenge -- These three middle school students from Carterville and Cambria participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Ashley Bennett of Cambria, Ginger Cupp, Cassie Stone and Rachel Tate, all of Carterville.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 9 (PAR 5-086 2005-6-20-1_009)

Meeting the challenge – Sisters Abby (left) and Kathleen Bert of Altoona, Iowa participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 10 (PAR 5-087 2005-6-20-1_010)

Meeting the challenge – These four middle school students from Egyptian Junior High School participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Kara Birk and Krystal Caldwell, both of Tamms, Jordan Oxford of McClure, and Marcus Romeo, also of Tamms.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 11 (PAR 5-088 2005-6-20-1_011)

Meeting the challenge – These five middle school students from Paducah Middle School participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Lauren Bean, Oscar Bickenstaff, Wilson Conkwright, David Dickson, and Cassandra Dodd, all of Paducah.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 12 (PAR 5-088 2005-6-20-1_013)

Meeting the challenge – These four middle school students from Paducah Middle School participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Haley Kauffman, Teaven Meredith, Alex Owings, and Ted Roush, all of Paducah.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 13 (PAR 5-088 2005-6-20-1_014)

Meeting the challenge – These four middle school students from Paducah Middle School participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Andee Shannon, Callie Smith, Kearron Smith, and Aaron Solomon, all of Paducah.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 14 (PAR 5-089 2005-6-20-1_015)

Meeting the challenge – These two middle school students from Metropolis participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Vanessa DeMarco and Ethan Farmer.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 15 (PAR 5-090 2005-6-20-1_016)

Meeting the challenge – These four middle school students from Sikeston Middle School participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Lauren Dow, Elizabeth Ingram, Lauren Kennard, Mara Krokstrom, all of Sikeston.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 16 (PAR 5-090 2005-6-20-1_017)

Meeting the challenge – These three middle school students from Sikeston Middle School participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest. Pictured (from left) are: Sam Polivick, Marissa Renfroe, and Taylor Renfroe, all of Sikeston.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 17 (PAR 5-091 2005-6-20-1_018)

Meeting the challenge –Lisa Burhanna of Trenton participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 18 (PAR 5-092 2005-6-20-1_019)

Meeting the challenge –Tyler Meyer of Hoyleton participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 19 (PAR 5-093 2005-6-20-1_020)

Meeting the challenge –Sheldon Miller of Arthur participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 20 (PAR 5-094 2005-6-20-1_021)

Meeting the challenge –Michelle Parr of New Baden participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 21 (PAR 5-096 2005-6-20-1_022)

Meeting the challenge –John Palmer Rea of Benton participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest.

Photo by Russell Bailey

Photo 22 (PAR 5-097 2005-6-20-1_023)

Meeting the challenge –Mathew McCann of Murphysboro participated in a variety of activities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Challenge to Excellence Summer Camp. The summer program is for academically talented students from throughout the Midwest.

Photo by Russell Bailey