2011 Holland Academy of Excellence June 12 - The Peter Kiewit ...
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<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Holland</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Excellence</strong> <strong>June</strong> <strong>12</strong> – 15<br />
Omaha - Forty high school students, from across Nebraska, will soon<br />
arrive for <strong>The</strong> <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Kiewit</strong> Institute’s 13th Annual <strong>Holland</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Excellence</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong> academy is designed to inspire and motivate the brightest students<br />
throughout the region and introduce them to PKI academic programs<br />
in engineering, information science and technology.<br />
Thanks to a generous gift from Richard <strong>Holland</strong> and his late wife, Mary, there is no cost to<br />
students to attend the <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Excellence</strong>.<br />
Based on academic achievements in mathematics and science, students are <strong>of</strong>ten nominated by<br />
teachers or guidance counselors at their schools to attend the academy.<br />
During the academy, students spend time engaged in a hands-on, collaborative learning<br />
environment structured around engineering, information science and technology including<br />
Computer and Electronics Engineering, Information Assurance, Bioinformatics and Construction<br />
Systems. During the evening hours, the learning environments are moved <strong>of</strong>f campus as students<br />
enjoy evening activities throughout Omaha, including a visit to the Durham Museum, giving<br />
students a first-hand perspective <strong>of</strong> how technology was used in the design and construction <strong>of</strong><br />
area attractions.<br />
Aside from the hands-on learning fun, students get the opportunity to experience the life <strong>of</strong> a<br />
college student while spending the days at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Kiewit</strong> Institute and the evenings rooming<br />
at UNO’s Scott Residence Hall.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Holland</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Excellence</strong> is a unique program that helps retain Nebraska’s best and<br />
brightest.<br />
According to Dr. Mike McGinnis, executive director <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Kiewit</strong> Institute: “Educating<br />
young Nebraskans in these fields is essential to the economic growth <strong>of</strong> Nebraska. Through the<br />
generous gift from Mr. <strong>Holland</strong>, PKI can <strong>of</strong>fer this opportunity to gifted students from across the<br />
state.”<br />
Attending the <strong>2011</strong> <strong>Holland</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Excellence</strong> are:<br />
Abigail Kirby, Battle Creek<br />
Anna Banks, Lincoln<br />
Anna Bleyhl, Omaha<br />
Astrid Ramsay, Roca<br />
Avi Knecht, Lincoln<br />
Breana Johnson, Minatare
Cailyn Ludwig, Omaha<br />
Caleb Munnell, Hastings<br />
Cecelia Carson, Burwell<br />
Christian Wagner, York<br />
Claire Dull, Lincoln<br />
Connor McCoy, Omaha<br />
Diana Fernandez, Wayne<br />
Garrett Wibbels, Kearney<br />
Gerrit VanEngen, Sterling<br />
Hannah Finnegan, Newcastle<br />
Hannah Pauley, Columbus<br />
Jake Weskamp, York<br />
Jason Holt, Wayne<br />
Jonathon Jahnke, Bancr<strong>of</strong>t<br />
Joseph Brightwell-Kelley, Falls City<br />
Joshua Smrcina, Fremont<br />
Joshua Sugita, Grand Island<br />
Julie Stebbins, Omaha<br />
Kyle Sanchez Bower, Arcadia<br />
Laura Troyer, St. Edward<br />
Lucas Smith, Omaha<br />
Luke Johnson, Potter<br />
Madison Kelley, Omaha<br />
Matthew Pettit, Bellevue<br />
Megan Arens, Lincoln<br />
Michael Roath, Lincoln<br />
Michael Smith, South Sioux City<br />
Nathan Peatrowsky, West Point<br />
<strong>Peter</strong> Danielson, David City<br />
Robert Achenbach, Springfield<br />
Rose Medill, Lincoln<br />
Ryne Donovan, Greeley<br />
Samuel McCormick, Hooper<br />
Trevor Steinkruger, Bellevue