BJHS DUKE SCHOLARS

Eligibility for participation in the Duke Talent search is an honor that required exceptional academic ability, and we applaud all the students from BJHS who were recognized. The students who were named Duke Scholars were eligible to take the ACT or SAT test with juniors and seniors. McKenzie Castro and Tre Miller took the ACT test, and based on their qualifying scores, they were invited to attend a State Recognition Ceremony. McKenzie and Tre were among the top 38 percent of all 7th graders in the nation who took the ACT college entrance exam. This honor will afford them opportunities to participate in a wide range of educational programs including Independent Learning, eSeminars, and Scholar Weekends. Since they met the qualifying score criteria set by Duke, they will also receive information on Duke TIP's renowned summer programs.

Registration open for SFA Pineywoods Camp

SFA Pineywoods Camp

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stephen F. Austin State University will soon kick off its 12th year of Pineywoods Camp for youth ages 4 to 15. Registration is now open for the summer camp programs, which are sponsored by SFA Gardens and Nacogdoches Naturally in collaboration with SFA Outdoor Pursuits.

This year's camp offerings include exploratory day experiences for young campers, as well as overnight wilderness adventures for older children.

Descriptions, pricing information and registration forms for all four camp sessions can be accessed at the SFA Gardens website. Visit sfagardens.sfasu.edu, and click on "Environmental Education."

Nacogdoches Naturally is a project sponsored by SFA Gardens and funded through a More Kids in the Woods grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture-U.S. Forest Service.

For further information, contact Kerry Lemon at (936) 468-5586 or lemonkb@sfasu.edu.