2009 STLP Showcase

by Alexa Chestnut

With the use of the imagination, anything is possible. This was proven true at the 2009 STLP Showcase held at Northern Kentucky University. A wide range of projects were shown at the conference.

It was obvious that the participants were determined and had spent time on their projects. Some projects contained web pages and some contained projectors with slide shows or video clips. When it came to judging time, the participants of the showcase were on their toes, hoping that their projects were the best, and that they were going to win.

The students from the Northern Kentucky area were anxious and determined to win. They came prepared and had all the knowledge in the world about their project. There were a selective few projects that deserve special mention.

The A is for AIDS project, by Carroll County, was the most heartfelt and enlightening there. "We are spreading the word, not the disease." One of the students, Levi has a aunt that is living in Uganda. It was a very special opportunity to be able to witness a live web cam chat with her. She told of the people of Uganda's living styles and how AIDS has taken over their lives. Imagine being there watching as people die from a disease you want so badly to end, but can't.

Another project that stood out was Rally for a Cure, by Owen County. The young lady presenting said that her inspiration for the project was knowing someone with cancer. She was inspired to start a rally in Owen County to raise money to help find a cure.

The 2009 Showcase held at NKU was both inspiring and enlightening. It was truly a privilege to be able to witness so many kids determined to help man kind, or help others at their school, or just being able to see kids wanting to learn, that was a privilege.