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Images of the periodic table of elements, DNA and other symbols of forensic science graced poster boards at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne on Thursday.
They represented everything the students in IPFW’s Summer Youth Program: Life After High School have done for the past five weeks. This year, the camp was titled “CSI: IPFW” and focused on teaching students about forensic science.
Students also prepared for the ISTEP+ test in the fall and the SATs.
The high school students traveled to the state crime lab and visited the forensic science department at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Guest speakers knowledgeable on the subject visited IPFW, and the students learned about DNA and fingerprints.
“I just joined because of the career they were highlighting,” said Olivia Krueckeberg, who will be a senior at Bellmont High School this month. “So far, it really is fun.”
Amber Barron, an incoming junior at Northrop High School, attended the camp last year when it focused on a different subject, but this year’s theme fit her better.
“It’s something I’m really interested in,” Barron said.
One thing the students learned is that the “CSI” TV shows on CBS are not exactly like reality.
“There’s a lot of things that are bluffed,” Barron said.
•Grace Presbyterian Church, 1811 Fairhill Road, will host its fourth annual “Back to School with Grace” event from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday on the church lawn. School supplies will be handed out and there will be a carnival with games, refreshments, a giant moonwalk and a raffle.
•Valparaiso University student Abigail Stucky of Hoagland received the Nightengale Society Academic honors membership award and the Carlene H. Bartlett Award.
•Valparaiso University student Vincent Edwards of Fort Wayne received the Rising Leader Award at the Office of Multicultural Programs Annual Awards Banquet.
•The Woodlan FFA Chapter Food Science high school team was runner-up in the State Food Science Career Development Event at Heritage High School. The high school team and individuals competing were: Courtney Parker, Kyle Meadows, Ashley Neuenschwander, Arin Gelbaugh, and Emily Gruber. Parker placed third individually. The junior high FFA team, including Ben Gruber, Austin Grubaugh, Brandon Hathaway, and Dalton Hathaway, also placed as runner-up. Gruber placed third individually.
•The Woodlan FFA junior high chapter placed first in the State FFA Sales Career Development Event at Heritage High School. The team consisted of Austin Grubaugh, Brandon Hathaway and Ben Gruber. Hathaway placed first individually; Gruber placed second and Grubaugh won third.
•Trine University (formerly Tri-State) students won the design and safety portion of a contest sponsored by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
•Glynn Hines, JAG Specialist at Paul Harding High School for East Allen County Schools, won an award for Jobs for America’s Graduates for the 2007-08 school year.
•Carly Thompson, a senior at Snider High School, received a $500 award for her second place entry in the National Welcome Home Essay Contest sponsored by the Dean V. Kruse Foundation.
•Trinity Lutheran Preschool will hold an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the school, 7819 Decatur Road. Registrations are welcome any time by calling 447-2411.
•Harlan Elementary School, 12616 Spencerville Road, will begin registering new students from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today.
•Hoagland Elementary School, 12009 Hoagland Road, will begin registering students from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today until school begins.
•Meadowbrook Elementary School, 1065 Woodmere Drive, New Haven, will register new students from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. to noon Thursday.
•Monroeville Elementary School, 401 S. Monroe, will begin registering new students from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today until school begins.
•New Haven Middle School, 900 Prospect Ave., will begin registering new students from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Aug. 18.
•Paul Harding High School, 6501 Wayne Trace, will hold freshman orientation and registration from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday. The remainder of students can register from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday.
•Southwick Elementary School, 6500 Wayne Trace, will begin registering new students from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday.
•Woodlan Junior-Senior High School, 17215 Woodburn Road, will register seventh- and eighth-grade students from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday.
