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2008-2009 Northwest Suburban Academic Team

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Jared BaumanConant High School Hometown: Elk Grove Village Parents: Carrie and David Bauman Sponsor: Dan Detzner, counselor Class rank: 1 out of 627 GPA: 4.0 on a traditional 4.0 scale Test scores: ACT: 36; SAT: 2400 College: Stanford or Yale Planned major: Economics and mathematics Awards, honors: Presidential Scholars Program nominee; two-time AMC School winner, AIME qualifier; second place in regionals in the Math Team oral presentation competition, state qualifier Personal statement: "When I read Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations,' I discovered ... the "dismal science" appealed to both my mathematical mind and my concern for human welfare. A quantitative discipline whose goal was the improvement of the human condition, what could be better! In my free time, I've studied the mathematical aspects of the science, such as game theory, statistical regression and microeconomic analysis. Though I'm fascinated with economics' ability to measure and predict human behavior, it's the human element that has captured my heart." Sponsor's endorsement: "Every morning, I find him sitting outside our library waiting for it to open. He has scheduled his work so that it all gets done, and then has time for the swim team or the water polo team or the math team or the Philosophy Club. This semester, he has five AP classes and a course in advanced physics. I have never seen him tired or stressed. He enjoys working at that level. If his days are full, that is the way he prefers them to be. Graduation photos - Conant High School

Dominick Cannella Hoffman Estates High School Hometown: Hoffman Estates Parents: Brian and Sandie Cannella Sponsor: Catherine Daglas, counselor Class rank: 1 out of 520 GPA: 5.0319 on a 4.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 34 College: Northwestern, University of Chicago or Loyola Planned major: Physics and mathematics Awards, honors: AP Scholar with Distinction; "A" Honor Roll; Top Male Scholar Athlete Personal statement: "When I first entered grade school, my mother always told me 'do the best you can do.' Being an obedient child, I did just that, and I managed to earn straight A's. It was not until the fourth grade that I realized that I excelled in academics. My mother continued to encourage me; however, I had developed my own desire to succeed. While I do not know where my life goals will lead, I will always adhere to my mother's simple words. These words have carried me through countless difficulties and have driven me to success. The obedient child that once listened to those words has never forgotten them, nor will he ever." Sponsor's endorsement: "This young man has interests and involvement ranging from the swim team and the math team to marching, pep, and symphonic wind bands. He was a key member of a team that sacrificed mornings and afternoons to help establish a winning attitude and a successful team. By midseason, the team placed second in an invitational meet, and the esteem from his teammates won him the position of this year's co-captain." Graduation photos - Hoffman Estates High School

Kevin Chen Schaumburg High School Hometown: Hoffman Estates Parents: Yimin Chen and Hsiaole Lee Sponsor: Darrell Robin, English teacher Class rank: Tied for first out of 648 GPA: 5.1747 on a weighted 4.0 scale Test scores: ACT: 35; SAT: 2370 College: MIT, University of Pennsylvania or University of Illinois Planned major: Business, economics Awards, honors: National Merit Finalist; National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Awards in Writing; AP Scholar with Distinction Award Personal statement: "Ever since Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, I have been awe-struck by the power of microfinance, a power that allows thousands of people to pull themselves out of poverty when given access to basic financial services. In the following year, I devoted five months to researching and designing a microfinance institution (MFI) for my sophomore gifted project. Unlike current Ugandan MFIs, my plan stressed the importance of giving small loans almost exclusively to women, who have been shown to use and repay the loans much more responsibly. I also decided to create variations of the long-term innovations that worked for Grameen Bank, such as education and housing loans." Sponsor's endorsement: "I admire greatly that he thinks before he speaks. Through the debate team, I have seen him use his natural logic to stir his infinite passion, and together, through this outlet, he has helped to impact many with his ideas." Graduation photos - Schaumburg High School

Melanie Driscoll Buffalo Grove High School Hometown: Arlington Heights Parents: Bob and Cheryl Driscoll Sponsor: Maxine Levy, talent development program counselor Class rank: Tied for first out of 549 GPA: 4.0 on a traditional 4.0 scale Test scores: ACT: 35; SAT: 2350 College: Washington University, St. Louis Planned major: Chemical engineering Awards, honors: National Merit Finalist; Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Regional Math Champion; AP Scholar with Honor Personal statement: "I see my career as an opportunity to apply my strengths in making a positive difference. For 10 days every summer, I travel to the poorest regions of Appalachia to repair homes for people who can't afford to do so. While these experiences don't fall within the usual sphere of a chemical engineer, I feel they make me uniquely prepared. Having seen and experienced the plight of the Appalachian region, I now understand the practical significance of an engineer's work. Civil engineers connect these people to the wider world through roads and bridges; electrical engineers through telephone wires and computers." Sponsor's endorsement: "Melanie's passion for learning overrides her desire for 'good grades.' The grades are there because of her insatiable appetite for knowledge and her diligence as a student. Her teachers and classmates respect her devotion to her studies as well as her leadership in the classroom. Melanie is a taskmaster and a motivator rolled up into one. Graduation photos - Buffalo Grove High School

Kelly Jaynes Bartlett High School Hometown: Bartlett Parents: Dennis and Patricia Jaynes Sponsor: David Marszalek, counselor Class rank: Tied for first out of 675 GPA: 4.913 on a weighted 4.0 scale Test scores: ACT: 34 College: Cornell, Michigan State or Colorado State Planned major: Animal science Awards, honors: Honor roll, all four years; National Honor Society, two years; AP Scholar with Honors Personal statement: "For me, the process of determining my life's work was relatively simple and I have known my purpose since I was a little girl. I often questioned the certainty of my decision (but) I never changed my mind and I always arrived at the same conclusion. It is my dream to become a veterinarian and to increase the happiness in the lives of animals and people alike. Once I asked one of my favorite teachers whether he thought I was wasting my time. I thought that maybe my talents were not needed in the world. He told me, 'People like you have a responsibility to help the world. Use your gift to change lives.' I do not believe I have ever had a more inspiring conversation." Sponsor's endorsement: "Kelly is without a doubt in the top 2 percent academically of all the students I have encountered in my career. She is also probably one of the most well-rounded individuals I have ever met. Her involvement in school activities both academically and socially is abundant ... while maintaining straight A's. She has maintained an unparalleled air of humility. Graduation photos - Bartlett High School

Robert Kramer Fremd High School Hometown: Inverness Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kramer Sponsor: Natalie Soto, foreign language teacher Class rank: First out of 718 GPA: 5.0625 on a 4.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 35; SAT: 2220 College: University of Chicago or Yale Planned major: International business Awards, honors: National Merit Scholar Finalist; Illinois State Scholar; AP Scholar with Distinction; AFS Awards for Excellence Scholarship Recipient (international competitive scholarship to study French in France summer 2008) Personal statement: "It always intrigued me how foreign exchange students came to the U.S. speaking English very well, yet a typical American high school student could barely speak any foreign language. I decided to learn as many languages as I could at the most proficient level possible to pursue a career in international relations. I have become proficient in Spanish, German, and French along with studying Latin and language acquisition techniques." Sponsor's endorsement: "Robert has consistently proven himself to be the most talented foreign language student I have encountered in my career. I have never seen anyone who has a higher aptitude for language. But it is not only his gift of languages that sets him apart; he is also extremely interested in experiencing other cultures first hand. This student has hosted many foreign exchange students as part of our three exchange programs. He has also spent quite a bit of time in other countries." Graduation photos - Fremd High School

Lauren Linzmeier Wheeling High School Hometown: Wheeling Parents: Karen and Dan Linzmeier Sponsor: Rick Watson, counselor Class rank: First out of 502 GPA: 5.75 on a 5.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 35; SAT: 2350 College: Harvard, Northwestern or Washington University (St. Louis) Planned major: Economics or Public Policy Awards, honors: National Merit Finalist; AP Scholar with Distinction; IHSA All-State Congressional Debate Team captain Personal statement: "Few experiences can match the weight of an Illinois Congressional All-State medal around your neck, the pride of qualifying for nationals, or the connectedness with your teammates as you clutch the congressional debate state championship trophy. Yet, debate consists of more than a laundry list of awards. Sitting in front of my illuminated computer screen acquiring knowledge as I research as many as 30 issues for a single tournament is intrinsically rewarding, and as captain of my school's congressional debate team, encouraging my teammates and helping them understand complex topics fulfills me. " Sponsor's endorsement: "Lauren has set a new standard for academic achievement. Her projected final GPA should exceed 5.75 on a 5.0 scale, a feat that has never occurred at Wheeling. How did she accomplish this? Simply by taking 10 advanced placement courses and never getting a grade below an A. She is probably the most focused, most self-directed student I have known in my 30 years in education." Graduation photos - Wheeling High School

Jay Patel Elk Grove High School Hometown: Wheeling Parents: Mukesh and Daxa Patel Sponsor: Dr. Mary Krock, AP Biology/Honors Biology teacher Class rank: First out of 500 GPA: 5.73 on a weighted 5.0 scale Test scores: ACT: 35 College: UIC; University of Chicago; or Washington University (St. Louis) Planned major: Biomedical sciences Awards, honors: Student of the Semester - AP U.S. History; first place Math Team NSML (2008); National French Contest Chicago Chapter Finalist (2006, 2007, 2008) Personal statement: "I began high school striving to establish my place at the top of the class and never look back. At first, my intentions were purely selfish. I knew the best colleges took the best students, the best hospitals chose from the best medical schools, and the best doctors made the most money. Wealth was, to me, a strong indicator of success. After having witnessed the catastrophe that was Hurricane Katrina, however, I began to develop an alternative viewpoint. Success in our calling is the result of a person's love of and belief in the work he/she has undertaken. Conscientious labor often accomplishes more in the end than brilliant genius. I've learned what it takes to be a compassionate human being." Sponsor's endorsement: "... A dedicated, reliable, and academically talented student who strives for excellence in every assignment ... a mature, well-spoken student who is undoubtedly the most academically gifted student I have had the pleasure to teach." Graduation photos - Elk Grove High School

John "Woody" Rosenberg Barrington High School Hometown: Barrington Parents: Karl and Susan Rosenberg Sponsor: Marla Fassinger, counselor Class rank: School does not rank GPA: 4.744 on a weighted 4.0 scale Test scores: ACT: 35; SAT: 2340 College: Princeton, Yale or University of Chicago Planned major: Chemistry Awards, honors: Third in WYSE State Chemistry Competition, 2008; National Merit Finalist; first in Physics at Science Olympiad Regional (Lake County), 2009 Personal statement: "Even though I plan my career to be centered around math and science ... during college and throughout the rest of my life, I plan to remain politically active with social justice organizations like Amnesty International, (and) participate in community service activities. These don't apply specifically to my career, but rather to the higher goal of becoming a good citizen. Overall, my goals and current accomplishments are the results of my desire to learn and grow every day, whether it be as a citizen or scholar." Sponsor's endorsement: "In his junior year, John could not fit physics honors into his already full schedule. At Barrington, physics honors is a prerequisite for AP physics and no student has ever taken AP physics without physics honors. John met with the department chair for science and proposed a plan of self study in which he would pass the physics honors' first and second semester finals. John not only passed the exams, he aced them and he even found a mistake on one of the tests."Graduation photos - Barrington High School

James Silveira Palatine High School Hometown: Palatine Parents: Mark Silveira and Cindy Wojdyla Sponsor: Anita Lee, social studies teacher Class rank: Tied for first out of 578 GPA: 4.0 on a traditional 4.0 scale Test scores: ACT: 36; SAT: 2260 College: Stanford, Harvard or Dartmouth Planned major: Economics, political science, history Awards, honors: District 211 Board of Education Recognition Award; National Merit Scholarship Finalist; Presidential Scholar Award nominee Personal statement: "High school has been a wonderful albeit highly structured introduction into the world of learning, but it's also been a bit like finding yourself in front of a gigantic mansion with an enormous key ring in your hands. You can go inside, open the doors to every room, and peek inside to see what's there. However, at some point you need to narrow the choices down, explore a few rooms more thoroughly, and eventually pick one to move into. That step, for me, will be college." Sponsor's endorsement: "In this day and age, we see many students who are one dimensional because they only focus on one area. Very rarely do we see students with the array of talents this student possesses. This student is genuinely a contemporary Renaissance man. His ability to convey his thoughts through the written and spoken word, music and art humble the most skilled individuals in each of those realms. It is clich#233; to state that he is a legend at this high school. But it is the truth." Graduation photos - Palatine High School

Honorable mentions

Justyna Bicz Prospect High School Hometown: Mount Prospect Parents: Wlodzmierz and Danuta Bicz Sponsor: Lynn Thornton, counselor and TDP coordinator Class rank:Fifth out of 513 GPA: 5.61 on a 5.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 34; SAT: 2210 College: Northwestern or Columbia University (NYC) Planned major: Undecided (possibly cognitive science or pre-med) Awards, honors: National Honor Society; National Merit Finalist; Illinois State Scholar Graduation photos - Prospect High School

Jacob Clementi Bartlett High School Hometown: Wayne Parents:Paul and Kari Clementi Sponsor:Tom VanBooven, counselor Class rank:Fourth out of 675 GPA: 4.60 on a 4.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 35; SAT: 2230 College: University of Chicago, MIT or Loyola Planned major: Physics Awards, honors: National Merit Finalist Graduation photos - Bartlett High School

Mario Cuttone St. Viator High School Hometown: Arlington Heights Parents:Dr. and Mrs. Larry Cuttone Sponsor: Principal Eileen Manno Class rank: First out of 250 GPA: 104.56 on a percentage scale Test scores: ACT: 35; SAT: N/A College: Loyola or Marquette Planned major: Finance and corporate law Awards, honors: Valedictorian, Class of 2009; National Merit Commended Scholar; Illinois State Scholar Graduation photos - St. Viator High School

m_finneran.jpg"width="152" height="180" alt="2008-09 Academic Team" /> Megan Finneran Schaumburg High School Hometown: Schaumburg Parents: Daniel and Catherine Finneran Sponsor: Ron Micheletto, English teacher Class rank: Tied for first out of 648 GPA: 5.1747 on a 4.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 33; SAT: 2050 College: Notre Dame Planned major: Unknown; on a pre-med track Awards, honors: Senior of the Month for November; National Honor Society; had article published in Pioneer Press on Dec. 11, 2008 Graduation photos - Schaumburg High School Melissa Horgan* Lake Park High School Hometown: RoselleParents: Rich and Sue Horgan Sponsor: Elizabeth Bazukas, counselor Class rank: Fifth out of 763 GPA: 5.5714 on a 5.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 33 College: Northwestern, University of Illinois or Duke Planned major: Biology Awards, honors: LAS James Scholar Honors Program at University of Illinois; IHSA Scholastic Achievement Award, 4 years; Highest Honor Roll recognition, each semester for 31/2 years *Winner, DuPage County Academic Team Graduation photos - Lake Park High Schoolj_jach.jpg"width="152" height="180" alt="2008-09 Academic Team" /> Joelle Jach* Lake Park High School Hometown: Roselle Parents:Marc and Judi Jach Sponsor:Christine Ward, counselor and NHS adviser Class rank: 3rd out of 763 GPA: ACT: 33; SAT: 2210 Test scores: ACT: 33 College:Cornell, Carnegie Mellon or Northwestern Planned major: Engineering Awards, honors: National Merit Finalist; Design for Excellence-honors top seniors in 5 areas; Highest Honor Roll/academic letter *Winner, DuPage County Academic Team Graduation photos - Lake Park High Schoolc_kushner.jpg"width="152" height="180" alt="2008-09 Academic Team" /> Claire Kushner St. Viator High School Hometown: Arlington Heights Parents: Bill and Christine Kushner Sponsor: Principal Eileen Manno Class rank: Second out of 250 GPA: 102.81 on a percentage scale Test scores: ACT: 31 College: Davidson College, Northwestern or Marquette Planned major: Food science, environmental science, geology Awards, honors: Salutatorian for Class of 2009; National Honor Society; Principal's Honor Roll Graduation photos - St. Viator High Schoolk_lancelot.jpg"width="152" height="180" alt="2008-09 Academic Team" /> Kate Lancelot* Lake Zurich High School Hometown: Deer Park Parents: Bob and Terri Lancelot Sponsor: Phil Stanko, biology teacher Class rank: First out of 508 GPA: 4.5509 on a 4.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 33 College: Yale, Dartmouth or Cornell Planned major: American Studies, Pre-Law Awards, honors: Valedictorian; National Merit Commended Scholar; AP Scholar with Honors *Winner: Lake County Academic Team Graduation photos - Lake Zurich High SchoolRaymond LeeStreamwood High SchoolHometown: Streamwood Parents: Joung Mi Lee and Abraham Lee Sponsor: Andrew Holmes, guidance counselor Class rank: First out of 511 GPA: 4.788 on a 4.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 31 College: Northwestern, University of Chicago or University of Illinois Planned major: Biological science/pre-medicine Awards, honors: Third place at the Upstate Eight Mathlete competition; third place at the WYSE Regional Competition; National Honor Society induction Graduation photos - Streamwood High SchoolMichelle LundholmFremd High SchoolHometown: Hoffman Estates Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lundholm Sponsor: Matt Zimolzak, science teacher Class rank: First out of 718 GPA: 4.0 on a 4.0 traditional scale Test scores: ACT: 36; SAT: 2140 College: Notre Dame, University of Wisconsin (Madison) or Stanford Planned major: Pre-professional studies; pre-medicine Awards, honors: PRIDE Award (Personal Responsibility in Developing Excellence); Writer's Week Speaker in 2008 and 2009; Perfect attendance thus far in high schoolGraduation photos - Fremd High School Jonathon McCarthy Rolling Meadows High School Hometown: Arlington Heights Parents: Tim McCarthy and Monica Arena McCarthy Sponsor: Katie Page, physics teacher Class rank: Tied for first out of 550 GPA: 5.68 on a 5.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 34 College: Duke Planned major: Engineering Awards, honors: Rensselaer Medal for Mathematics and Science; AP Scholar with Honor; National Spanish Exam WinnerGraduation photos - Rolling Meadows High School Chloe Moon Buffalo Grove High School Hometown: Arlington Heights Parents: Christy Tangney and Bob Moon Sponsor: Maxine Levy, TDP counselor Class rank: First out of 549 GPA: 5.71 on a 5.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 35 College: Northwestern, Boston University or Princeton Planned major: Environmental engineering Awards, honors:AP Scholar with Distinction; Illinois State Scholar Graduation photos - Buffalo Grove High School Krishna Patel Schaumburg High School Hometown: Arlington Heights Parents: Kirti and Alka Patel Sponsor: Kimberleigh Magee, counselor Class rank: First out of 627 GPA: 5.1159 on a 4.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 34 College:UIC, Boston University or Union College Planned major: Accelerated medical programs Awards, honors:National Merit Scholar Semifinalist; AP Scholar with Distinction; National Honor Society Graduation photos - Schaumburg High School Andy Prombo Palatine High School Hometown: Palatine Parents: Mike and Beth Prombo Sponsor: Mike Campbell, mathematics teacher Class rank: Tied for first out of 578 GPA: 5.06 on a 4.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 35 College:Notre Dame, University of Illinois or MIT Planned major: Chemical engineering Awards, honors:Palatine High School All-Academic Team; Palatine High School "A" Team award; National Language Honors Society Graduation photos - Palatine High School Ariel Ropp Hoffman Estates High SchoolHometown: Schaumburg Parents: Lonnie and Janice Ropp Sponsor:Kelly Carroll, English teacher Class rank: Tied for first out of 520 GPA:4.9684 on a 4.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 33 College: Goshen College Planned major: Undecided Awards, honors: Highest achieving student in French 3 (Foreign Language Department Award); Spirit of the Hawk (excellence in leading P.E. class for mentally disabled students); French Honor Society Graduation photos - Hoffman Estates High School Courtney Roth East Leyden High School Hometown: Schiller Park Parents: Greg and Terri Roth Sponsor: Mark Reeves, AP Physics teacher Class rank: Second out of 424 GPA:4.3333 on a 4.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 32 College: Marquette University, UIC or Ball State Planned major: Criminology Awards, honors: Illinois State Scholar; Helen St. John Award Winner (Mathematics)Graduation photos - East Leyden High School Paige Scott Hersey High School Hometown: Arlington HeightsParents: Mary and Greg ScottSponsor: James Miks, English teacherClass rank: Tied for sixth out of 466GPA:5.54 on a 6.0 weighted scaleTest scores: ACT: 33College: Purdue, University of Illinois or MarquettePlanned major: Mechanical engineeringAwards, honors:AP Scholar with Distinction; 7 Semester Honors Award; Presidential Scholarship Graduation photos - Hersey High School Shanjit Shah Wheeling High SchoolHometown: WheelingParents: Pragna and Jiten Shah Sponsor: Richard Watson, guidance counselor Class rank:Second out of 475 GPA:5.70 on a 5.0 weighted scale Test scores:ACT: 34; SAT: 2220 College: Harvard, Northwestern or Princeton Planned major: Biological sciences, economics Awards, honors: 2009 National Merit Finalist; 2009 Illinois State Scholar; 2008 AP Scholar with DistinctionGraduation photos - Wheeling High School Catherine Simmons Elgin AcademyHometown: Elgin Academy Parents: Vicki and Lee Simmons Sponsor: Sharon Williams, college counselor Class rank: School does not rank GPA:3.99 on a 4.0 traditional scale Test scores: ACT: 27; SAT: 1760 College: Loyola, DePaul or Knox College Planned major: International relations, business Awards, honors:Cum Laude Society; Spanish National Honor Society; Elgin Noon Rotary Club Straight "A" AwardGraduation photos - Elgin Academy Trevor Thompson Prospect High SchoolHometown: Arlington HeightsParents: Craig and Janice ThompsonSponsor: Principal Kurt LaaksoClass rank: Second out of 513GPA:5.65 on a 5.0 weighted scaleTest scores:ACT: 36College: Harvard, Yale or NorthwesternPlanned major: Science or math, possibly pre-medAwards, honors:Eagle ScoutGraduation photos - Prospect High School Zahra Walji Barrington High SchoolHometown: Hoffman EstatesParents: Aijaz and Tanveer WaljiSponsor: Jill Argall, counselorClass rank: School does not rankGPA:4.692 on a 4.0 weighted scaleTest scores: ACT: 35Awards, honors: National Merit Commended Scholar; AP Scholar with Distinction; AIME qualifierGraduation photos - Barrington High SchoolKari Ann WebsterHersey High SchoolHometown: Arlington Heights Parents: Randy and Terri WebsterSponsor: Chris Rugg, mathematics teacherClass rank: Fifth out of 466 GPA:5.56 on a 6.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 35 College: Taylor University, University of Illinois or Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyPlanned major: Mathematics and financeAwards, honors:Seven semester honor roll; AP Scholar; National Merit Commended ScholarGraduation photos - Hersey High School Gregory WilkRolling Meadows High SchoolHometown: Arlington HeightsParents: Kathy and Charles WilkSponsor: Katie Page, physics teacherClass rank: First out of 546GPA:5.66 on a 5.0 weighted scaleTest scores: ACT: 34; SAT: 2090College: University of IllinoisPlanned major: Engineering mechanicsAwards, honors: Science Olympiad first place State; Bausch Lomb Honorary Science Award and Scholarship; Robert J. Hannon Leadership Award. bull; Editor's note: The class ranks and GPAs for both the Academic Team and the Honorable Mentions reflect their status after 71/2 semesters of high school, not their final standing. Graduation photos - Rolling Meadows High School <div class="infoBox"> <h1>More Coverage</h1> <div class="infoBoxContent"> <div class="infoArea"> <h2>Stories</h2> <ul class="links"> <li><a href="/story/?id=298476">DuPage County Academic Team </a></li> <li><a href="/story/?id=298464">Fox Valley Academic Team </a></li> <li><a href="/story/?id=298465">Lake County Academic Team </a></li> <li><a href="/story/?id=298462">Our Academic Team judges </a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div>

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