Discovery Education and 3M are sponsoring a "Top Young Scientist" contest. Ten finalists will be chosen to work directly with a 3M scientist to create an innovation that solves a problem in everyday life that they will present at the 3M Innovation Center for the chance to win $25,000.
To enter, students in grades five through eight can submit a short video that explains the science behind a solution to an everyday problem, such as: "How to create greener transportation options," "How to detect/prevent food poisoning," and "How to protect people in the event of an emergency."
All videos must be submitted by April 19 to (www.youngscientistchallenge.com)
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Dollars for Scholars seeks applications
North Dakota Dollars for Scholars is accepting scholarship applications from North Dakota high school seniors and college students. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $15,000 will be awarded for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Applicants must be graduating from, or currently live in, a North Dakota community with an active Dollars for Scholars chapter to qualify. Students from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to submit applications. The scholarship offerings cover a variety of categories: need-based, vocational/technical schools, military family, health care, leadership, community service, and emergency medical response.
The application deadline for all scholarships is April 1. Scholarship details and applications are available at (www.nddfs.org).
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Garrison Honor Rolls
Highest honors
Grade 12: Heather Johnson, Brittny Riemer, David Rime, Jessica Stumvoll, Caitlin Wilcox, Elizabeth Young.
Grade 11: Andrew Haugen, Kara Jeffers.
Grade 10: Tyler Jacobson, Arianna Larson, Laura Zacharias.
Grade 9: Robyn Essler.
Grade 8: Jayden Hansen, Megan Johnson, Micaela Rud.
Grade 7: Marc Gratton, MacKenzie Jacobson, Kylee Kerzmann, Samuel Larson.
High honors
Grade 12: Christopher Dimler, John Klein, Matthew Knutson, Jenna Mehlhoff, Lauren Pechacek.
Grade 11: Karisa Gratton, Libbi Hasenwinkel, Amy Schmitcke.
Grade 10: Haley Hove, Brooke Kerzmann, Elizabeth Mautz, Kendal Mautz, Allen Porter.
Grade 9: Sarah Behles, Emily Giffey, Tayler Kerzmann, Gabriel Lassila, Amanda Peterson, Dylan Stumvoll.
Grade 8: Bree Diffely, Alexander Dornacker, Tessa Duben, Taylor Kamp, Madison Nieuwenhuis, Rebecca Syvertson.
Grade 7: Ellie Gehring, Kailee Jeffrey, Evan Klein, Kimberly Kolden, Noah Sloka, Austin Wyman.
Honors
Grade 12: Lucas Johnson, Ian MacDonald, Tony Tank.
Grade 11: Elizabeth Bauer, Kassi Knutson, Colin MacDonald, Elizabeth Mehlhoff, Kaylee Revier.
Grade 10: Alex Bendickson, Ryan Dimler, Hanna Duben, Luke Gehring, Macie Johnson, Samantha Lies, Conner Moe, Adam Seidler.
Grade 9: Jessica Dimitch, Makenna Linz, Sydney Retterath, Ruby White.
Grade 8: Emily Curtis, Macy Dimler, Amanda White.
Grade 7: Mya Dickens, Faith Huston, Joseph Kerzmann, Josie Lind, Kelsea McDowell, Logan Smith, Tanner Young.
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Dean's List
The following students were named to the fall dean's list by Park University's Minot Air Force Base Campus Center:
Austin Rogers, Cassandra McCabe, Danielle Drag, Jodie Ridley, John Davidson, Katrina Somerville, Kayla Dickelman, Keon Pinckney, Kevin Slade, Lisa Koerner, Matthew Rosenfeldt, Megan Davidson, Michael Pemberton, Stacy Robinson.
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All-State Music Festival
Area students have been named to All-State bands or choruses. The North Dakota Music Educator's Association All State Music Festival will be held March 22-24 at the Bismarck City Civic Center.
The following area students were named to the 2012 Class A All State Band: Lianna Slabodnik, Williston, and Samantha Christman, Minot, both flute; John Bisbee, Williston, oboe; Erik Anderson, Minot, alto saxophone; Peter Mathistad, Minot, tenor saxophone.
The following area students were named to the 2012 Class A All State Orchestra: Stephen Gasser, Britney Cigrang, Jack Fagerland, Mackenzie Galster, all Minot, all violin; Ben Bergstrom, Mikaela Dick, Jason Jia, Taylor Shereck, all Devils Lake, all violin; Olivia Larsen, Williston, violin; Dylan Weber, Melissa Williams, Jasmine Percell-Thompson, Krista Mathistad, Laura Martinson, all Minot, all viola; Emily Bengson, Elizabeth Klingbeil, Alyssa Galster, Nikolai Verbitsky, all Minot, all cello; Rachel Dostert, Minot, string cello.
The following area students were named to the 2012 Class A All State Mixed and Women's Chorus: Maren Livington, Hannah Wollenzien, both Minot; Alyssa Tonneson, Our Redeemer's Christian School of Minot; Caitlyn O'Cain, Williston; Jesslyn Hall, Washburn; Kendra Slaubaugh, Hazen.
The following area students were named to the 2012 Class A All State Jazz Band: Jasmine Spitzer, tenor saxophone 1.
The following area students were named to the 2012 Class A All State Vocal Jazz: Rachel Olson, Minot.
Area students named as alternates are: Melissa Cresap, Minot, trumpet; Zachary Burkart, Minot, percussion.