School briefs for March 30, 2016
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College students earn honors
HAVRE — Jessica Hoel of Polson and Roby Cheff and Rafe Fangsrud of St. Ignatius have been named to Montana State University Northern’s spring semester dean’s list. The list contains 340 students that carried a minimum of 12 credits and earned a grade point average of 3.25 or better.
Bison Stampede starts in Dixon
DIXON — The annual Bison Stampede 10K, 5K, and 1 mile fun run takes place Saturday, April 16. Late registration is from 8-8:50 a.m. The 10K run begins at 9 a.m. followed by the start of the 5K at 9:30 a.m. The 1-mile fun run begins at 10:15 a.m. Awards will be presented to first, second and third place winners.
A pancake breakfast will be available for purchase from the Dixon School from 8:30-11 a.m. Proceeds benefit Dixon School improvements. For more information, email Breezy Coston, secretary@dixonschool.org
Montana Community Foundation offers STEM scholarships
HELENA – The Montana Community Foundation is pleased to announce the offering of 20 scholarships of $2,500 each for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Preference will be given for those pursuing degrees or certificates in engineering, computer science, bioscience and healthcare-related fields.
The goal of the T. Eugene Young Montana’s Promise Scholarship is to support Montana’s high school seniors who have decided to study in areas where Montana employers are looking for great talent.
Students can apply for this scholarship online by visiting www.mtcf.org/applications and clicking on the “Apply Online” link. The closing date for the T. Eugene Young Montana’s Promise Scholarship is May 13. In addition to the T. Eugene Young Montana’s Promise Scholarship, MCF also has more than 50 other scholarships available totaling more than $350,000 for the 2016-2017 academic year. Applications for these scholarships are open now with most closing on March 18 and can also be found by visiting www.mtcf.org/applications
Only online applications will be accepted. For questions, please contact MCF Grants and Scholarships Program Officer Jenny Lou Stark at 406-443-8313 or jstark@mtcf.org
Montana Community Foundation serves as a center for philanthropy in Montana, working with donors, charitable organizations and communities to provide simple and effective ways to give back to Montana.
High school art sought
WASHINGTON D.C. — Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke has announced the annual Congressional Art Competition, which is open to all Montana high school students. Students must submit a painting, drawing, collage, print, computer-generated, photograph, or mixed media artwork no later than April 22 at 5 p.m. Mountain Time to Rep. Zinke’s Helena office. The winning submission will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building and the winner will receive a trip to Washington, D.C., for a special reception in their honor where they can meet other young artists from around the country. Submissions will be judged by art industry professionals. Students and teachers may direct questions to Judy at 406-502-1435.
Montana Western student accepted into dental school
News from the University of Montana Western
DILLON –Montana Western College senior Dylan Starkel of Ronan was recently accepted into the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.
Starkel said that by being taught with the X1 system he was able to learn terminology and apply it in conversation because of the immersive nature of the classes.
While interning as a dental assistant with local dentist Dr. Orme and the Birch Creek Dental Clinic, Starkel identified a need in the industry for bilingual dentists.
“I want to become a bilingual dentist to avoid the language barrier between myself and my Spanish-speaking patients,” Starkel said. “I was attracted to Colorado because they encourage hands-on learning and they have a study abroad program which would allow me to learn Spanish and spend part of my summers doing clinical practice in Guatemala.”
Starkel will graduate this May with a bachelors of science degree in biology with a molecular bioscience option.
