MHR Kudos Korner

Kudos Korner . . .

. . . MHR Alumni Lead Their High School Classes at Graduation

Two former MHR graduates earned high awards at their respective high schools. Rachel T. earned the honor of valedictorian at Bishop McLaughlin High School in her 2011 graduating class. Lindsey B. earned the honor of Salutatorian at the Academy of the Holy Names in her 2011 graduating class. Congratulations to these two outstanding students. We wish you continued success in your university studies. Go Crusaders!

. . . Odyssey of the Mind Tampa Bay Regional Tournament February 19, 2011

The Odyssey of the Mind competition is a creative problem solving activity. Students select a problem, create a solution, then present it in competition against other teams with the same problem in the same division.

MHR's Division 1 team (K-5, less than age 12) placed first out of 14 teams. Their problem--called "Full Circle"--involved creating and presenting a humorous performance where something changes form or appearance at least three times, ultimately undergoing a final change where it returns to its original form and appearance. It had to include a silly character, a serious character, a song, a dance, and a surprise ending. These students won and will compete at the state level in Orlando on April 9, 2011: Chloe S., Zeke H., Cannon G., Connor G., Ben K., and Emma H.

The following students also participated in Odyssey of the Mind:

Placing 7th of 18 teams: Jason B., Adam K., Elizabeth W., Sofia A., Dustin T., and Joshua A.

Placing 12th of 17 teams: Charles N., Veronica S., Amanda L., Ariel. L-C., Lindsay C., and Lara L.

Also competing were: Adrian E., Laura W., Samantha W., Gillian G., Roland S., and Ben H.

. . . From the Diocese of St. Petersburg Annual Catholic Schools Science Fair held at St. Raphael Catholic School in St. Petersburg on February 9, 2011:

The following students earned medals for their science projects:
Sydney G. and Adrian E. "Does the Temperature of the Kernels Affect the Way it Pops?" Lindsay C. and Tess J. "Which Compost Helps a Marigold Grow Better: Fruit or Vegetable?" Jeffrey T. "What Are the Effects of Onion Extract on Fusarium Oxysporum?" Joshua L. and Robert M. "Are Organic Cleaners Less Harmful to the Environment?"	Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8	3rd place 2nd place 1st place Best of Show! 1st place

The following students received certificates of participation for their science projects:
Grade 5	Abbey B.	Rebecca M.	Eva S.	*These students did an outstanding job at the Science Fair. Congratulations to all!*
Grade 6	Catherine D.	Ashley T.
Grade 7	Charles N.	Veronica S.
Grade 8	Tyler B.	Anna De G.	Frances K.

Way to go, Crusaders!