[StBernard] Rocket scientists visit Chalmette Elementary: Class Act

[Westley Annis]

Rocket scientists visit Chalmette Elementary: Class Act

It may not have been rocket science, but there were certainly rocket
scientists involved when executives from Boeing recently visited Chalmette
Elementary School. Boeing, the world's leading aerospace company, had a team
of executives in New Orleans for a conference, and as part of the company's
outreach, sent them to CES to work with students and encourage interest in
the field of science.

The executives included rocket scientists, engineers, and even the president
of the company who worked one-on-one with the students. Together, the group
watched a video about the work Boeing does and the history of the company.
Then, the Boeing team helped the children construct rockets from the paper
cut outs. In addition to this hands-on instruction, each student also
received a gift bag and a rocket poster at the end of the activity. Boeing
team members included Frank Tetnowski, Liz Huldin, Jake Phillips, Jeff
Trauberman, Gregg Martin, Bill Bonadio, and Roger Krone.

Principal Liz Winslow said she really appreciated the special visitors
taking time to work with her students.

"I'd like to thank the Boeing executives who visited our campus, " she said.
"They came here to spur interest in careers in the science field, and from
the reaction of the students, it seems they succeeded."

Duke scholars

Several students from Trist and St. Bernard middle schools recently took
part in the Duke University Talent Identification Program. This program
identifies seventh grade students who are academically gifted and provides
resources to nurture and developed these exceptionally bright students. The
students are invited to take either the American College Test or Scholastic
Aptitude Test, which gives insight into their abilities. Recently, these
seventh graders were recognized at a ceremony at Trist.

Congratulations to the students for representing their schools so well.

Students from N.P. Trist Middle are Emily Vu, Ashley Bayhi, Mayah Karcher,
Abigale Licciardi, Christian Kline, Tyler Lambert, Holly Harper. Middle row:
Alexis Gonzales, Glen Palmisano, Jaden Kieff, Britney Turnage, Mariah Hill,
Hayden Williams, Amy Dang, Lily Ramos, Nathan Saavedra, NgocDung (Lizzy) Vo,
Erica McCormick, Pedro AlcaideCastelan, Austin Stout, Mason Cortez, Eryn
Loria, Merissa Kellum, Dylan Meredith, Shelby Lee, Abby Molinary, Veronica
Munguia, and Rachelle Weathers.

Students from St. Bernard Middle are Madison Melerine, Brissa Taylor, Karyn
Campo, Daniel Perez, Kerry Guerra, Destiny Johnson, Ronnie Prestenbach,
Edwin Krieger, Erica Dinet, and Andrew Landry.