2019 Maurice Shepherd High School Chemistry Contest
The Eastern Illinois University Chemistry and Biochemistry Department hosted the annual Maurice Shepherd Chemistry Contest on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. This year marked the 44th consecutive year for the contest which drew 52 participants from 8 regional high schools -- Altamont, Charleston, Cumberland, Fisher, Lawrenceville, Mahomet-Seymour, and Mt. Zion.
Dr. Rebecca Peebles, EIU Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, was the guest speaker at the post-test program, and she presented a relevant and interesting talk to our guests entitled Chemistry of the Universe.
Highlights
Newcomer Mt. Zion won the travelling team trophy with a team average of 33.3. Defending champion Mahomet-Seymour placed second with a team average of 30.0. Altamont placed third and Morrisonville placed fourth with team averages of 29.2 and 28.5 respectively. Each team received a plaque in recognition of their accomplishment.
A student from Altamont won the individual competition. Two students, one from Mahomet-Seymour and one from Mt. Zion tied for second place. A student from Mahomet-Seymour placed third and a student from Mt. Zion placed fourth. Students from Mahomet-Seymour also placed fifth and sixth. The high score was 42.25 followed by scores of 41.25, 40, 38.55, 36.25, and 34.25. These students were awarded plaques in recognition of their performance.
Congratulations to the top teams and top students, and our thanks to all who participated. We are especially grateful to each teacher (coach), since the success of the contest very much depends on their willingness to enter and bring students to the contest.
The 45th annual Shepherd Contest is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2020. We look forward to your participation!
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First Place
Mt. Zion HS, Mt. Zion, IL
Teacher: Dan Potempa
Left to right: Adam Walker, Sage Lauper-Cook (4th place), Isabella Sia, Justin Dong (2nd place, tie), Dan Potempa (coach)
Second Place
Mahomet-Seymour HS, Mahomet, IL
Teacher: Jeremy Davis and Terry Koker
Front Row (left to right): Gwen Tee, Ekaterina Sakhartova (5th place), Hannah Kittinvankulkrai, Wyatt Taber, Ella Tietz, Mike Taylor, Kailey Bell (6th place)
Back Row (left to right): Terry Koker (coach), Braedan Killian, Matthew Bletzinger, Collin Marriott, Daniel Renshaw (2nd place, tie), Matthew Sims (3rd place), Tony Huang
Third Place
Altamont HS, Altamont, IL
Teacher: Rocky Lewis
Left to right: Quinn Verdeyen (1st place), Milena Di Blasi, Jerod Ruffner
Fourth Place
Morrisonville HS, Morrisonville, IL
Teacher: Janet Walch
Left to right: Jhett Walker, Natalia Cina, Ali Harris, Bekka Fesser, Mackenzie Harmon, Carly Goebel, Shawn Goebel
