Arizona State University is partnering with the Chinese government-run web site, China.com.cn, to host the China Youth Space Academy. In this first-ever event, thousands of Chinese high school students compete to show their knowledge of space exploration subjects. The winners will come to the United States in January 2008 to join a group of Arizona high school students for a 10-day hands-on space exploration experience.
a. Date of Birth: June 13, 1993 b. Education: Currently a sophomore at Nogales High School. After graduation, plan to attend the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis c. Awards: MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement): State competition-1st place, Group Jeopardy; State competition-2nd place, Balsa Wood Bridge; State competition-7th place, Concave mirror telescope 4-H: County Fair - Reserve Grand Champion, Poultry Showmanship; Three time Grand Champion, Poultry showmanship; Reserve Grand Champion, Poultry Breeding Class; Willcox Meat Packers - Reserve, Carcass of Merit competition
JROTC: San Antonio rocketry competition -3rd place, Mosquito drag race; Mesa rocketry competition-2nd place, Altitude competition; Superior Performance Award
Civil Air Patrol: John F. Curry Award, Hap Arnold Award
School: Presidential Award for Educational Excellence; "Eagle of the Week;" Gem Award, Social Studies; Student of the Month
d. Hobbies: Rocketry, Fishing, Rock and coin collecting, Target shooting, Whittling | ||||
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Russell Noon
