March 2017 News
Students Attend BPA Leadership Conference
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
The Indiana Academy had 10 students attend the 50th Indiana Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference on Sunday March 12th. Our students competed against schools from across the state in various business oriented events. The results for our students are as follows:
| Event | Team Members | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Analyst | Angela Cardwell Ben Hiatt | 1st |
| Global Marketing | Hannah Komanapalli Ritika Mehta | 3rd |
| Economic Research | Juliana Qin Kole McGinn Isaac Taylor | 3rd |
| Web Site Design | Ritika Mehta Nicholas Shaw Zackary Swoboda | 3rd |
| Extemporaneous Speech | Zachary Swoboda | 5th |
| Word Processing | Katherine Klamer | 8th |
Envirothon Team Heading to State Tournament
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
The Academy’s Envirothon teams finished in first and second place at the Regional competition held Wednesday, March 15 at Hayes Arboretum, and both teams have qualified to proceed to the State Tournament being held on April 26th in Southern Indiana.
Students Selected for Prestigious Science Camp
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Hannah Komanapalli and Isabelle Turner, Academy seniors, were recently selected to represent Indiana at this year’s National Youth Science Camp (NYSC). NYSC is a residential science education program for young STEM enthusiasts the summer after they graduate from high school. Applicants had to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership in school and community activities, and a genuine interest in the sciences. Two students from each state and Washington, D.C. were chosen to attend the camp at no cost this summer in West Virginia. Students will be challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on studies, and they will also have voluntary opportunities to participate in an outdoor adventure program.
The National Youth Science Camp is made possible through the planning and fundraising of the National Youth Science Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission to honor, sustain, and encourage youth interest and excellence in science by conducting comprehensive informal science education programs that provide opportunity for constructive interaction with others and emphasize the social value of thoughtful scientific careers.
“Growing our students’ passion for subjects such as science, technology, engineering, and math is so vital to the future success of the students and our state,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I congratulate Hannah and Isabelle and am grateful for their opportunity to join such an amazing group of talented students to share ideas and learn.”
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