Names & Notes

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 2:30 PM MDT

Chadron State names honor students

Several students from Casper have been recognized for high academic achievement during the spring semester at Chadron State College, Chadron, Neb.

Four who made the President’s Honors List by earning all A’s are Kristen Burnett, Jess Butler, Jessica Fisher and Shawn Ingram.

The others made the Dean’s List, which requires a GPA of at least 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. Those honor students are Kelli Bonnel, Drew Hays, Wheaton Kremke, Richard Kunckel, Brandon Schafer and Rachel Trimmer.

UW Energy Summer Institute participants named

Students and teachers from across the state were selected for the second annual Energy Summer Institute, scheduled June 8-21 and sponsored by the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER).

Erica Caves and Marie Kroll of Glenrock were among the 16 ninth-graders and six middle- and high-school teachers attending the institute.

Classes included the following topics: renewable wind energy, energy-efficient architecture and geospatial technologies, including global position systems, geographic information systems and remote sensing.

A class for the teachers provided them with techniques for integrating secondary mathematics and science in context of energy issues.

Kaytie L. Christopherson, a recent graduate of Natrona County High School, was one of nine students chosen as 2008 recipients of the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship.

The $1,500 scholarship is a federally funded program administered by the Wyoming Department of Education, intended to promote student excellence and achievement and to recognize exceptionally able students who show promise of continued achievement.

According to Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jim McBride, “Being named a Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholar is a tremendous achievement and reflects each student’s devotion to academic excellence.”

Some of the eligibility conditions are have at least a 3.8 GPA and be enrolled as a full-time student in an institution of higher education in the year following the senior year of high school

Up to $1,500 is awarded per academic year, based on the federal appropriation. Each scholarship can be renewed up to a total of four years provided the student maintains the college's satisfactory academic progress standard and is not  in default on an educational loan.

The recipient may use the award at any degree-granting college or university within the United States that participates in federal student aid programs.

Tera N. Schoonover of Casper was named to the President’s List for earning an A average at Pensacola Christian College for the spring 2008 semester.

She is the daughter of Cindy Haley of Casper.

Barrasso accepting internship applications

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., currently is accepting applications for his internship program for fall 2008 for four months.

The program is designed to give Wyoming’s youth an insider’s look into the workings of the United States government.

“An internship in my Senate office provides Wyoming students with an invaluable opportunity to observe and participate in the workings of the United States Senate,” Barrasso said. “I encourage all who are interested to apply.”

Interns have a wide range of responsibilities, including helping respond to constituent requests, attending legislative hearings and giving U.S. Capitol tours.

In addition to their work, interns also are encouraged to take advantage of the many sights and activities that the nation’s capitol has to offer.

Interns receive a monthly salary and are responsible for their round-trip airfare and living expenses while in D.C.

Sen. Barrasso offers three different congressional intern sessions each year. In addition to the fall session, there are two four-month sessions held during the spring and summer semesters. The dates for the fall session are Aug. 25 through Dec. 19.

Applicants are typically residents of Wyoming, in college, and are 21 years of age or older.

For those students who attend the University of Wyoming, 15 credit hours may be earned after successful completion of the university’s requirements.

More information is available on the university’s Web site: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/pols/Internships.asp.

Candidates should apply online. The application can be found on Barrasso’s Web site by choosing the "Students" tab on the left and then clicking on "Intern Program.”

For more information, contact Erin Cochran in Sen. Barrasso’s office at 202-224-6441.

The cut-off date for applications is Friday, June 27.

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