News from the Science Department

Regional Eco-Meet at Milford Lake

by Jim Swink

October 10, 2011

Imagine a competition where knowledge of Kansas' wildlife and plants is the key to success!
ECO-MEETs offer a chance for the most naturally-qualified high school students to show what they know and have an opportunity to win scholarships.

Twelve students from Glasco High School attended the Regional Eco-Meet held at the Milford Nature Center on September 28, 2011. The Eco-Meet is sponsored by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the Kansas Department Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Members of the team are, front row left-to-right, Shara Arnold, Darien Bellows, Jacy Martin, Austin Pelkey, Jason McDaniels, Justin Pelkey, back row; Dana Heidrick, Eli Heller, Lance Heller, Coach Swink, Trey Bellows, Chris Smith, and Garrett Redden.

The “B” team consisting of Garrett Redden, Lance Heller, Trey Bellows, and Justin Pelkey placed 13th out of 28 teams present at the meet. Sophomore Shara Arnold was our high individual scorer on the Woodlands test with a 59 and the Ornithology test with a 57, these two tests are college level practicum tests. The students actually enjoyed taking these tests.

This group is looking forward to attending and improving upon this years performance next year.