Participated in PSC Social Studies Fair
Johnson-Brock STUDENTS who participated in a Peru State College Social Studies Fair were (front row, l to r): Brooklyn Westenburg (1st place), Samantha Teten (2nd place) Kendra Alberts (3rd place) and Emily Moody (4th place). Second row (l to r): Chanze McCoy (bronze medal), Arianna Baack (best oral presentation) and Scott Riley (best visual presentation). Third row (l to r): Johnson-Brock Teacher Ryan Walker, Elizabeth Johnson (bronze medal), Tosha Davis (bronze medal) and Alissa Gerdes (bronze medal). Eddie Davidson (bronze medal) is not pictured.
Peru State College (PSC) recently sponsored 11 students from Johnson-Brock Elementary School in the college’s annual Social Studies Fair, an event dating back 21 years.
Under the direction of Dr. Anthony Citrin, professor of education, PSC social studies methods students worked with the students on projects for approximately eight weeks prior to the event. Part of the preparation process included a visit to PSC’s remodeled library on a research field trip. Each child was given a library card as part of his/her experience.
Students presented their projects to a panel of three judges. Trophies were awarded for first through fourth place as well as silver medals for the best oral and visual presentations. Bronze medals for special mention were also awarded. The event culminated with an awards ceremony and reception for the elementary students, their parents and PSC students.
Awards Presented
1st Place—Brooklyn Westenburg
2nd Place—Samantha Teten
3rd Place—Kendra Alberts
4th Place—Emily Moody
Best Oral Presentation—Arianna Baack
Best Visual Presentation—Scott Riley
Special Mention Bronze Medal Winners—Eddie Davidson, Tosha Davis, Alissa Gerdes, Elizabeth Johnson, Chanze McCoy.