On Jan. 25, students arrived at Kenston Intermediate School to see a tractor in the front of the building. As they walked into…
KIS Invention Convention
On Jan. 25, students arrived at Kenston Intermediate School to see a tractor in the front of the building. As they walked into school, old telephones were on display, the hallways were renamed “Invention Speedway” and “Learn A Lot Alley” and each classroom had a different name – the main computer lab is now “Circuit City.” Inventions with facts hung in the main hallway and the hallway to the cafeteria was adorned with clouds, as well as other inspiring invention decorations. Last, but not least, the cafeteria itself was a place for students to visually see how making good food choices will lead to a well fueled brain for invention brainstorming.
eXpressions Best in Show
Kenston High School seniors Abby Fikter and Kenneth Lauer win “Best in Show” in the Cleveland Clinic eXpressions Math program. Their project, “The Brain and Graph Theory,” outlined the ability to map the human brain’s blood flow, constructing a network of its synapses using graph theory. They defined graph theory using multiple examples, breaking it down into its most basic forms. The eXpressions Math program is an interdisciplinary program that utilizes mathematics to engage high school students in the world of scientific research.
Career Speaker Series
Kenston High School kicked off its High School Partnership Speaker Series with representatives from the medical field. The speaker series allowed members of the panel to provide an overview of their career and answers questions led by a student moderator.
Kenston appreciates the participation of (l to r) Steven Scherger, director of health care advising at CWRU; Gemma Smith, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at Kent State University; Ryan Slaten, DDS, Perfect-A-Smile Dental Group; J. Martin Leland, MD, orthopaedic sports surgeon at University Hospitals; David Gurd, MD, orthopaedic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic; and Linda Barrus, CNP, certified nurse practitioner at Cleveland Clinic.
The program is supported by a Kinetico Teen Grant and Kenston Academic Boosters. It is part of Kenston, Inc. with the mission to innovate, nurture and connect with students.
National Champs
For the 10th year in a row, the Kenston High School Bomberette dance team has earned first place national championship honors in both their pom and kick routines. The team also received the highest score at the competition and grand champion honors.
The Bomberettes competed against private studio and All-Star teams that are part of the Federation for Cheer and Dance at the Hard Rockin’ National Cheer and Dance Chamionships. The team is comprised of Rhianna Patrick, Ali Lesner, Maria Jerina, Jane Edwards, Taylor Vargo, Devyn Gaskins, Danielle Apple, Jenna Blackburn, Sarah Ward, Caitlin Pastor, Gabrielle Gross, Lauren Parker, Maria Severino, Hayley Harris, Victoria Clawson, Macie Biermann and Mira Grcevich. Mrs. Kathy Werner is the coach.
