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Annaleah Ernst, Nikiski Middle-High, named 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholar

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Nikiski Middle-High student named 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholar

Soldotna, May 10, 2013—Annaleah Ernst, of Kenai, Alaska, is one of 141 students nationwide to be recognized for her accomplishments in academics or the arts.
All of us at KPBSD are thrilled to learn that Annaleah is being recognized in this way,” said Dr. Atwater, KPBSD superintendent. “Annaleah is an extraordinary student and a wonderful person; I wish her the very best with studies at Harvard.”
“Ernst is one of 141 outstanding American high school seniors that have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community,” U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said in a May 6, 2013, press release. “The U.S. Presidential Scholars will be honored for their accomplishments in Washington D.C., from June 15-18, 2013.”
“Presidential Scholars demonstrate the accomplishments that can be made when students challenge themselves, set the highest standards, and commit themselves to excellence,” Duncan said. “I’m honored to celebrate their creativity, hard work, and community service, and I encourage them–and all students–to continue to showcase the capacity for greatness in our nation’s young people.”
The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, appointed by President Obama, selects honored scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals.
Of the three million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 3,800 candidates qualified for the 2013 awards determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT and ACT exams, and through nominations made by Chief State School Officers or the National YoungArts Foundation.
Since 1983, each Presidential Scholar has been offered the opportunity to name his or her most influential teacher. Each distinguished teacher is honored with a personal letter from the Secretary of Education. The teacher chosen for recognition by Ernst was Laura Niemczyk of Nikiski Middle-
High School in Nikiski, Alaska.
Link: U.S. Presidential Scholars

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Nikiski Middle-High School Mock Convention

Nikiski Middle-High School Mock Convention

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

8:00 a.m. to noon, in the school gym

Live Broadcast beginning 8:00am October 30, 2012

(This presentation is streamed in Windows Media format. If you do not have Windows Media Player, please get it here.)

Scroll down for the convention schedule.
Mock Convention co-chair, Annaleah Ernst, writes:
On behalf of the Senior Government Class at Nikiski Junior Senior High-School, I would like to invite you to our eighth quadrennial Political Mock Convention on Tuesday, October 30th, 2012. The convention will begin at 8:00AM and end at noon.
The Political Mock Convention is an opportunity for students to learn about democracy in action. Starting at Kenai High School in 1984 under the mentorship of former US Senate candidate Bob Bird, and continuing under his guidance at Nikiski High School in 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008, we have staged student led exercises in learning to be a good citizen. Every election year, the senior class of Nikiski Junior Senior High-School runs the convention which features resolutions written and debated by students, presidential nominating speeches, and guest speakers.
Every year, we invite local, state, and national politicians to be guest speakers at the convention. This year, we are pleased to announce that our guest speakers will be State Senator Cathy Giessel, State Senate Candidate Ron Devon, Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives Mike Chenault, Kenai Borough Mayor Mike Navarre, State Representative and candidate for US House Sharon Cissna, and US Senator Mark Begich. All politicians will be at the convention in person with the exception of Mark Begich, who will be giving his speech via Skype.
Contact: Any contact can be made through Mr. Bird’s classroom phone number at 907-776-9442, an email to me at annaleah.ernst@g.kpbsd.org, or an email to my co-chairman Lincoln Johnson at lincoln.johnson@g.kpbsd.org.
Mock Convention
October 30th, 2012
2012 Co-Chairs: Lincoln Johnson & Annaleah Ernst
Co-Secretaries: Lacy Elsey, Sienna Wallis & Mahlon Troyer
Guest Speakers:
1. State Senator Cathy Giessel
2. State Senator Opponent Ron Devon
3. Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives Mike Chenault
4. President of the Kenai Peninsula School Board Joe Arness
5. Kenai Mayor Mike Navarre
6. Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives Sharon Cissna
7. State Senator Peter Micciche
8. United States Senator Mark Begich
2012 Nominating Speeches:
1. Barack Obama– Lauren Countryman
2. Mitt Romney– Hannah Tauriainen
3. Ron Paul– Katie O’Brien
4. Condoleezza Rice–Michael Hollinger
Convention Schedule: (all times are approximate)
8:00-8:10…………………………………………………….………………..Caucus
8:10-8:20……………………………………………….….…Call to order, Anthems
8:20-8:25……………………………………………………………Keynote Speech
8:25-8:40…………………………………………………..………………..Roll Call
8:40-9:25……………………………………………………….…Resolutions, Part 1
9:25-9:55……………………………………………………………..Guest Speakers
9:55-10:40…………………………………………………………Resolutions, Part 2
10:40-11:15………………………………………………….Nominating & Seconding Speeches
11:20-11:35………………………………………………….Roll Call for President
Convention Staff:
Resolutions Committee Chairs: Shaylee Rizzo & Caleb Alkire
Seating Committee Chairs: Jesse Ross, Brittany Sexton & Emily Berry
Video Reporters: Paris Davis, Bailey Buchholz, Morgan Sauve & Dylan Griffith
Video & Tech Chair: Asher Phillips, Orren Hyatt
Artists: Colleen Dempsey, Lauren Countryman & Haley Conti
Faculty Tech Advisors: Mr. Vern Kornstad, Sr.
Faculty Director: Mr. Bob Bird
 
— Annaleah Ernst, 2012 Mock Convention Co-Chairman
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