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Presented by
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAtNT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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WHEREAS, Science Bowl is a comprehensive science competition that inspires students to explore every facet of the modem world of
science and technology; and
WHEREAS, the St. Paul Central Science Bowl team began practicing weekly on Sunday evenings in July of 2007 for the regional
competition, which was held on January 25, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the [eam was undefeated throughout the regional competition, winning first place among more than 30 teams. They
continued to prepare for the Nationa] Science Bowl in Washing[on DC, May ]-6. There, they won lst place in their division with a
record of 6-1, advancing to double elimination and placing them among the [op 16 teams in the nation; and
WHEREAS, the National Science Bowl team consists of captain Danie Monahan (senior), Elwood McCreary (senior), Jonathan
Schellenberg (junior), lennifer Wei Qunior) and Martin Camacho. They were coached by Randy Knoche and accompanied on their trip
by Joanne Thibault; and
WHEREAS, the entire Central Science Bowl team also included seniors Sage Hellerstedt, Omax Usman, Ian Hedberg, and Meryl
Spencer, juniors Simon C,ebrehiwet, Wendy Lang, and Zach Kagan; and sophomores Christine Lee and Sam Ihlenfeldt; and
WHEREAS, these students have gained an understanding of material far beyond the scope ofthe average high school science student.
They have studied physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, earth science, and mathematics and have shown dedication in their
preparation and excellant teamwork. They have also leamed to trust one another in an intense and fasFpaced environment; and
WHEREAS, they have shown their love of leaming and represented St Paul Central High School, the City of Saint Paul and all of
Minnesota proudly; and
WHEREAS, the students and the Saint Paul Ciry Council would like to, in addition to recognizing Randy Knoche's dedicated coaching
and mentorshiq thank the Central Science Department for their guidance and rigorous teaching, as well as the regional Science Bowl
coordinatos, Ms. Barb Billington, for all of her support in getting the team to nationals and thank Principal Mary Mackbee for her
constant support of Science Bowl at Central over the past years; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Saint Paul City Council does hereby proudly and publicly acknowledge the outstanding
achievement of the Saint Paul Central High School Science Bowl Team; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council affirms the aforementioned pride by proclaiming all imolved to be
good will ambassadors for the City of Saint Paul and proclaims Wednesday, May 28, 2008 to be forevermore known in the City of
Saint Paul as
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE BOWL TEAM DAY
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ConWct Person & Phone:
Me&in CaAer
266-8610
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28-MAY-08
Doc.Type: RESOLUTION
E-DOCUment Required: Y
Document Contact: Joan Reidell
ConWct Phone: 266-8610
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Proclaiming Wednesday, May 28, 2008 [o be Central High School Science Bowl Team Day in the City of Saint Paul
aanons: Approve (A) or Re]ect (R): Personal Service CoMracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission 7. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract tor this department?
CIB Committee Yes No
Crvil Service Commission 2. Has this personffirm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
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