Two STA seniors named National Merit Scholarship Corporation finalists

February 26, 2015

Eight Lee’s Summit R-7 seniors were recently named National Merit Scholarship Corporation finalists. Two STA seniors were recognized out of the eight R-7 group of eight.  Cooper Leabo and John Reuss were named National Merit Scholarship Corporation semifinalists last fall. Cooper Leabo is the son of Denise Leabo and Todd Leabo. At Lee’s Summit West … Read More

Rising Costs of A Higher Education

February 25, 2015

  Projected College Costs Number of years until child begins college Years child will begin college Total projected cost for 4 years at an in-state public university Total projected cost for 4 years at a private college Current 2015-2016 $118,448 $233,196 1 2016-2017 125,555 247,188 2 2017-2018 133,088 262,019 3 2018-2019 141,074 277,740 4 2019-2020 … Read More

STA Wins Seven Medals at the SKILLS USA West Central District Competition

February 19, 2015

INTERNETWORKING 1st Place, Kevin Russo (Banhart) 2nd Place, Justin Nitz (Oyler) 3rd Place, Darian Morgan (Banhart)   COMPUTER PROGRAMMING  1st Place, Jackson Taylor (Yoast) 2nd Place, Brian Le  (Yoast) 3rd Place, Dylan Irmer (Yoast)   Related Technical Math  3rd Place, Rosie Schauffler (Walters) The students who placed 1st and 2nd will be headed to state competition on March 26, 27, and 28th at Linn State Technical College. … Read More