The contest, which encourages students to read and write poetry, was created in an effort to celebrate "National Poetry Month" in April. Each participating school submitted a winning entry from among the entries received at the school level that best represented the theme and creative expression. This year's theme was "Reading Takes Me."

From these submissions, judges selected a first-, second- and third-place winner in each of the four categories - kindergarten through second-grade, third- through fifth-grade, sixth- through eighth-grade and ninth- through 12th-grade. In addition, one winner was selected as the "Poet Laureate," the overall winner. The winning poems will be published in a book that will be housed in the libraries of Duval County public schools and Jacksonville Public Library locations.  Click here to read more.   iPad users can download the book here. 

The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the world's largest international pre-college science competition, provides an annual forum for more than 1,500 high school students from about 70 countries, regions, and territories to showcase their independent research as they compete for over $3 million annually. The Intel ISEF is the premier global science competition for students in grades 9–12.  Click here to read more. 

Congratulations to the Darnell-Cookman High School Lacrosse team! They recently completed their first season of competition in the Lighthouse Lacrosse league, playing other local high schools. All high school students are encouraged to try out next year!

Congratulations to this year’s National Honor Society Inductees:   Lauren Allen, Doruthy Arevalo, Lauriel Avery, Samantha Boden, Emily Campanale, Jomaly Cantu, Kaleigh Clarke, Jürgen Comberg, Jazmin Cybulski, Khalif Daniels, Tonya Drummond,  Tameka Elliott, Jessica Ellis, Lamiah Haque, Miranda Hutton, Hyacinthia Inglis, Meari Jones, Savannah Keys, Christopher Mayuga, Demia Moffett, Kristen Morga, Triciajoy Ochoa,  Kevin Paguia, Skylor Pannell, Jordan Salsburg, Emina Sehovic, Neil Sood, Olenka Vergaray, Rayshaun Wagner, Brelynn Walker, Darece Williams, and Zorana Zoric.   Each inductee must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have at least 40 hours of community service, and meet the four qualities of scholarship, character, leadership and service. 

2012 Northeast Florida Science and Engineering Fair Awards 

In Junior Division Categories: 

Madison Lee, Kundhavi Gnanam and Madeline Beard-Ojala where awarded Merit in Behavioral and Social Science. Madeline was, also, awarded a special $50 Award from Office Environmental Service. Jahn Almojera was awarded first place in Biochemistry and Sarah Shiell was recognized with Merit in this category. Shruthi Srinivasan was awarded Merit in Botany. Both Angelique Howard and Selena Govan were awarded Merit in Chemistry.  Kristen Patterson was awarded Third place in Environmental Science and a Special Award from Harris Corporation Future Award for Outstanding Research and Creativity by a Female Student.  Hailey Caswell was awarded Third place in Physics.  Livia Hallahan-Hutchins was awarded the special award from the Florida State College of Jacksonville for research. 

In Senior Division Categories:

Isaiah Kernisant was awarded Merit in Physics and Astronomy.  

Rory Peterson was award First place in Engineering plus the overall First Place Trophy for all categories in the Senior Division at NEFSEF and the following Special Awards: Society of American Military Engineers Award in Engineering with $150.  Office Environmental Services Award with $150. Reynolds, Smith and Hills Excellence in Sustainable Research with $100.  R. Scott Gallagher Memorial Award with $100.  National Society of Professional Engineers Certificate of Excellence.  Rory is also named to both the State and International Teams for Society of Science thus taking his project to International Competition!

Sophomores Experience Medical Training at  

Future doctors, surgeons and nurses from Darnell-Cookman's tenth-grade anatomy and physiology class filled the lab of Medtronic ENT for a hands-on anatomical learning experience. After finishing their neuro-anatomy lessons at school, students were treated to this special trip to further their studies.

To read the rest of the article and view the pictures from the trip click here.

Seventh Grade Medical Students Volunteer at Sabal Palm Elementary's Family Fitness Day

On Friday, January 20,  a generous group of our 7th grade medical students volunteered their day off to help out at a local elementary school's first Family Fitness Day. This talented group of students spent their time providing parents, students, teachers, and even the principal with valuable heath screenings that included blood pressure, heart rates, BMI, and dexterity testing. They each preformed wonderfully. We are lucky to have such great future healthcare providers around us here at DC!! 

Congratulations Spelling Bee Finalist - Elsie Platzer.  Elsie is one of twenty elementary and middle school students selected to represent Duval County in the county Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 24, at 6 p.m. at Mandarin Middle School.

We would like to offer special congratulations to five exceptional tenth grade students who have been accepted into the Jacksonville Joe Berg Seminars. This prestigious organization, a community partner of the University of North Florida, offers two series of evening seminars for Duval County high school students: a series of Science seminars and a series of Humanities seminars. Speakers are professionals and college professors who are eager to share their expertise with outstanding high school students. The program only admits fifty students throughout the district per year to participate and requires students to compete for admission by taking a qualifying written examination either in humanities or science. It is with great enthusiasm and pride that we honor the accomplishment of the following students:  Lagena Williams, Judy Piseth, Isiah Kernisant, Monica Moore and Robert Zhan.  

Under the Direction of Mr. Gary Griffis, the Chorus performed an outstanding Holiday Concert last Thursday night in front of parents, teachers and friends.  It has been a very busy holiday season for this wonderful group of students as they have performed at the Landing, the Jacksonville International Airport as well as at the Barnes & Noble Bookfair Event this past Saturday at the Town Center.

 

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LEARN AT NAVY HOSPITAL

Usually students with an interest in medicine don't get a chance to spend time in a lab until college and medical school.   But a group of students from Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School are getting a very early start.    Click here to read rest of the news article.