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Duke University Talent Identification Program
The Talent Identification Program provides students with the opportunity to learn more about their abilities. Fourth and fifth level students who score in the 95th percentile or better in an area of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills qualify to take the EXPLORE test in the fifth and/or sixth grade. The EXPLORE tests were developed to measure educational achievement in English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning.
In 2008, 58 percent of the fourth level students qualified to enroll in the program and 68 percent of the fifth level qualified.
Sixth level students who score in the 95th percentile or better on the ITBS qualify to take the ACT or SAT in the seventh level. In 2008, 44 percent of the sixth level qualified.
RAUL MALO UNWRAPS NEW ALBUM LUCKY ONE ON MARCH 3rd
Prepares to co-headline U.S. tour with Shelby Lynne, appear on Tonight Show and conquer SXSW
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The long wait for fans of Raul Malo is about to end in a very big way. His highly anticipated new collection, titled Lucky One, produced by Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin, has generated early acclaim from appreciative critics and fans alike in advance of its March 3rd release date. The album is Malo’s Fantasy Records debut and first recording of new, original material in seven years. That’s just the start.
Raul and his great band will hit the road running March 6th in Portland, Oregon, the beginning of an incredible co-headline bill with Shelby Lynne. Along the way he will perform March 11th on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and play two major showcases at South by Southwest (SXSW), the annual music festival in Austin. On Thursday, March 19, he will perform at the Americana Music Association showcase at Antone’s as part of an all-star lineup, and on Friday, March 20 he’ll play an open-to-the-public show at Auditorium Shores on Austin’s Town Lake, sharing a bill with the city’s own Arc Angels.
Music critics have been quick to praise Lucky One. Entertainment Weekly states, “Malo is one of those rare singers who transcend the mundane with the sheer operatic sweep of his marvelous instrument. He's among the last of a breed: a country stylist with finesse and brawn in equal measure, turning his laments into bittersweet valentines.” The Miami New Times gushed, “Malo's singing style is as riveting as Orbison's and as seductive as Sinatra's, and the new album tows a line between re-establishing his own credence as a songwriter and reflecting his reverence for his heroes.” And finally, Vintage Guitar stated: “Regardless of the mood, Malo’s mellifluous tenor combines equal parts Sinatra, Jones and Orbison in one beautiful package. Every song here will give you goose bumps.”
During Grammy week, Malo joined the Jonas Brothers, Jennifer Hudson, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Faith Hill, Kid Rock, Chris Cornell and others to honor Neil Diamond at the annual gala to benefit the Recording Academy's charitable arm MusiCares. Malo performed Diamond’s “Solitary Man,” capturing the song’s essence with his signature vocals and guitar.
Raul Malo tour dates: (dates with Lynne designated with *).
Fri., March 6 PORTLAND, OR Aladdin Theatre*
Sat., March 7 SNOQUALMIE, WA Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom (with Jewel)
Sun., March 8 SEATTLE, WA Tractor Tavern*
Tue., March 10 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Great American Music Hall*
Wed., March 11 ANAHEIM, CA House of Blues*
Thur., March 12 LOS ANGELES, CA House of Blues*
Fri., March 13 ARROYO GRANDE, CA Clark Center Theatre*
Sat., March 14 SPARKS, NV John Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel & Casino
Mon., March 16 SAN DIEGO, CA Belly Up Tavern
Tues., March 17 TUCSON, AZ Rialto Theatre
Thurs., March 19 AUSTIN, TX (SXSW) Antone’s
Fri., March 20 AUSTIN, TX (SXSW) Lady Bird Lake
Thurs., March 26 OMAHA, NE Slowdown
Fri., March 27 MINNEAPOLIS, MN Cabooze
Sat., March 28 MILWAUKEE, WI Shank Hall
Sun., March 29 CHICAGO, IL Martyrs’
Tues., March 31 CLEVELAND, OH Beachland Ballroom
Fri., April 3 PORT WASHINGTON, NY Landmark on Main Street
Sat., April 4 RIDGEFIELD, CT Ridgefield Playhouse
Sun., April 5 GLENSIDE, PA Keswick Theater
Mon., April 6 ANNAPOLIS, MD Ram’s Head on Stage
Wed., April 8 ALEXANDRIA, VA Birchmere
Thurs., April 9 PITTSBURGH, PA Byham Theatre
Fri., April 10 NEW YORK, NY B.B. King’s
Sat., April 11 FOXBOROUGH, MA Showcase Live
Fri., April 17 DETROIT, MI Magic Stick
* indicates co-headline dates with Shelby Lynne
For more information on Raul Malo, please contact:
Joel Amsterdam, Concord Records
310-385-4206
jamsterdam@concordrecords.com
Cary Baker, conqueroo
323-656-1600
cary@conqueroo.com
7th Level Students Study in Rhode Island
The expedition was a joint effort between St. Bernard Academy and Bishop Hendricken High School and combined the talents of Dr. Mark Fontaine and Lou Ventura at Hendricken along with several Advanced Placement students from the school. The 15 students, two teachers and four parent chaperones accompanied Head of School Carl Sabo on their 'pre-school year adventure'.
"We accomplished all of the objectives we set out to," commented second year Head of School, Mr. Sabo. "We wanted to expose the children to very different ecosystems, unique geology and really promote science to a much higher level. We collected a lot of samples along with water and soil data that will be used in the classroom this fall. One really neat component is the fact that the students can go on-line this fall and compare data with the NOAA buoy that's out in Narragansett Bay. The buoy provides real time measures. It should really be interesting."
Sabo taught science at Bishop Hendricken prior to moving to Nashville and continues to have a great working relationship with Fontaine and Ventura, both veterans of the science department. "I called Mark one day and said, 'Hey, what do you think about putting together a program like this?' He has been running full throttle since."
The students spent a day on Patience Island (uninhabited), dragged a plankton net behind the 24 foot boat and viewed samples under microscopes at the high school. They also spent a day on Black Island and at the Beavertail Lighthouse on Jamestown Island in addition to visiting the mansions of Newport. The visit concluded with a successful whale watch off the coast of Massachusetts.
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National Merit Scholarship Competition
SBA Alumni students honored for excellence
Five students who attended St. Bernard Academy have been notified that they placed either as commended scholars, scoring in the top 5 percent on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, or semi-finalists, scoring in the top 2 percent on the PSAT. Semi-finalists include Johnny Mishu who attends Montgomery Bell Academy, Ellie Walsh who attends St. Cecilia Academy and Nicole Williams who attends The University School. Commended scholars are Nicholas Mataya who attends Father Ryan High School and Emily Wurz who attends Hume Fogg Academic High School.
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