2011 KC3 CONTEST WINNERS

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION - FIRST YEAR SCHOOLS

FIRST PLACE
Saddle Up and Ride With Us
Cheyenne White & Jackie White, Westbrook, TX
Have you ever wanted to have your own horse? Come ride with us to experience the rocking chair effect as horse’s hooves pound over the West Texas Plains.

SECOND PLACE
Where Have All the Peanuts Gone?
Jackie Gutierrez, Gorman, TX
Our community used to be the “Peanut Capital” of the southwest, and possibly of the United States. About 5 years ago, the peanut processors and farmers moved to West Texas. The effect this move has made on our community has been tremendous. Join us as we investigate the reasons for the decline of this product in this area and see how this small town has found other ways to bring in revenue.

THIRD PLACE (three way tie)
Poke Me: A History of Blood Typing
Jeffrey Roemisch, Comanche, TX
A history of Blood typing and its discovery will be discussed. The audience will receive instruction on how blood typing works using demonstrations, video and drawings. We will show live blood typing and explain the procedure. We will compare and contrast the differences in conventional blood typing and how they perform blood typing in medical facilities today (includes video of CCMC lab in action). The audience will "type" five specimens with us and a short blood borne pathogen presentation (with slides from the CCMC pathology lab) will also be given.

Musical Culture of Appalachia
Merry Spafford, Greenback, TN
The Musical Culture of Appalachia will cover culture, influences, instrumentation and artistry of Appalachian music and life. In addition, students will try their hand at playing a common Appalachian instrument, the spoons. Please provide two spoons per student.

WPA Built in 1937 Alive and Well in 2011!
Anita Wheat, Moran, TX
Our program will cover the depression era - how Americans responded to a difficult time, and how they respond today. Tour examples of Work Projects Administration in central Texas, and the effect it had on our community and surrounding areas, and hear interviews with people who were there and experienced it first hand.

HONORABLE MENTION for First Year High School
Plug Pulled on Polio
Jody Wells, Uniontown, PA
What do you think it would be like to have polio? Before the time of Jonas Salk, polio was a deadly and incurable disease that ravished the globe. But in the 1950's a vaccine was created in a lab at the University of Pittsburgh to combat this disease. Let us take you back to explore the time before and after the vaccine.

HONORABLE MENTION for First Year High School
Rosie the Riveter
Christina Andrews, Colorado City, TX
Our topic deals with the changes women had to make during World War II when the men went to war, specifically Rosie the Riveter and women in industry taking the place of men. We will show the various jobs, trials and tribulations of women entering the world of work and changes in society.

HONORABLE MENTION for First Year High School
Texas Blue Beauty
Stephanie Hoke, Kyle, TX
Bluebonnets are the blue beauties of Texas. Students will discover the history of the legend of Texas bluebonnet and every student will create their own Bluebonnet.

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION - RETURNING SCHOOLS

FIRST PLACE
Jim Thorpe: World's Greatest Athlete (His Career Years)
Tammy Parks, Howe, OK
Born on the Sac and Fox Reservation in the Indian Territory in 1887, the story of Jim Thorpe begins with the many hardships and struggles he faced on the road to Olympic gold. As a young child, Jim was sent to several Indian boarding schools, running away from each one at any given chance. This program will focus on Jim Thorpe's experiences at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, PA where Jim's athletic abilities blossomed, and he learned the game of football. Our program brings Jim Thorpe's early athletic career to life.

SECOND PLACE
Jim Thorpe: World's Greatest Athlete (His Early Childhood)
Tammy Parks, Howe, OK
Born on the Sac and Fox Reservation in the Indian Territory in 1887, the story of Jim Thorpe begins with the many hardships and struggles he faced on the road to Olympic gold. Before being sent off to an Indian Boarding School, Jim spent his childhood with his best friend and twin brother Charlie. This program will focus on Jim Thorpe's childhood and his experiences living in Indian Territory.

THIRD PLACE
Jim Thorpe: World's Greatest Athlete (His Pro Years)
Tammy Parks, Howe, OK
Born on the Sac and Fox Reservation in the Indian Territory in 1887, the story of Jim Thorpe begins with the many hardships and struggles he faced on the road to Olympic gold. This program will focus on Jim Thorpe's experiences as a professional athlete and includes a special guest from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Ohio.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION - FIRST YEAR SCHOOLS
FIRST PLACE
B-1 Bomber: The Science of Flight
Katrina Riley, Clyde, TX
Engage your students in a world of aerodynamics relating to Newtons' laws of motion as Clyde Junior High Students demonstrate the uniqueness of Dyess Airforce Base and the B1B Bomber. Join us on an adventure into the science of flight.

THIRD PLACE (three way tie)
Andrew Johnson: A Man Whose Faith in People Never Wavered
Kim Rominger, Greeneville, TN
Andrew Johnson, the seventeenth President if from our hometown in Greeneville, Tennessee. We plan to take you on a journey that covers his life and political career. We will be able to take you on a virtual tour of three of his homes, tailor shop, and burial site. Although many people only think about the President that was impeached, he is so much more! Come join us to learn about this incredible President.

Catch of the Day, Out in Matagorda Bay
Shawna Richter, Palacios, TX
Have you ever wondered what the life of a fisherman is like? In our small community in Texas, the fish and shrimp industry is important to our economy, both commercial and recreational.

Saddle Up and Ride to Better Horsemanship
Smets, Merkel, TX
Do you ever wish you could gallop off into the sunset with the wind in your hair- just you and your favorite horse? Join us as we explore and experience the basic skills necessary to begin your journey to western horsemanship.

HONORABLE MENTION for New Middle School
Amelia Earhart: Her Legacy Ranger's History
Lindsey Hawvermale, Ranger, TX
Amelia Earhart flew through life with rare courage and unequaled conviction. Though her only ambition was to fly, those flights carried her beyond unexpected barriers--the barrier of gender, the barrier of airplane performance, the barrier of human dreams. One of these dreams brought her to an unlikely place--Ranger, Texas. On a sun-splashed afternoon in June of 1931, Amelia Earhart, one of the most celebrated aviators in history, landed a Pitcairn autogyro on Ranger's tiny airfield. In doing so, she made our town a part of her story, and from here she would go on to turn that story into the stuff of legend.

HONORABLE MENTION for New Middle School
Astronomy in Arizona
Marie Arrington, Safford, AZ
Arizona is not only known as the "Grand Canyon State" but also as the "Astronomy State." Our clean air and dry climate provide incredible views of the night sky and have made it possible for scientists to make many new and exciting discoveries about planets, stars and solar systems. We will be presenting information about astronomy and its Arizona connection.

HONORABLE MENTION for New Middle School
Anna Explores the Butterfield Trail 1857 - 1861
Jo Gipson & Jere' Yarbrough, Abilene, TX
Travel back in time to experience the Old West. From the adventures of Anna The Explorer, board a stagecoach and learn the history, rules and dangers along the Butterfield Overland Trail.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION - RETURNING SCHOOLS
FIRST PLACE
The MacKenzie Trail - Cowboys and Cattle
Sherri Locke, Stamford, TX
It's dark, it's dusty, and it's a whole lot of hard work. Come along partner as we explore the life and times of cowboys on a cattle drive. Investigate with us how the Texas Cowboy has changed, and how technology has revolutionized the business of being a real cowboy.

SECOND PLACE
Titanic: 100 Years 1911-2011
Frank Barbera, Pittsburgh, PA
Dara MacCollie, Belfast, Northern Ireland
A learning experience about the amazing Titanic. Where and how was the Titanic built? What characteristics did the passengers show when the most famous ship of them all sank? Meet the chair of the Belfast Titanic Society. Learn about the famous passengers. Take a quiz on Titanic facts. This is a JOINT effort between PITTSBURGH and BELFAST! We hope you enjoy our pioneering voyage!

THIRD PLACE
Let It Bee
Geraldine Mellon and Roisin Rice, Derry, Northern Ireland
There are lots of different species of Honey Bees worldwide but we have only one indigenous species which has adapted to our wet climate. Bees play a clear role in pollinating our farm crops and it's estimated that one out of every three mouthfuls of the food we eat depends on Honey Bees. Between 1985 and 2005 the number of honey bee colonies across Ireland and the UK has plummeted by half. Albert Einstein speculated that if the Bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then Man would have only four years of life left. We will show why it is now time to act on behalf of he Honey Bee.