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NEA Town Courier

BIC EAST takes top award

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
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The Buffalo Island Central EAST won the 2017 Founder's Award, the highest honor presented. The Conference was held in Hot Springs with over 3,000 from five states attending.

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    The thrill of victory was when the BIC EAST Team received the Founder's Award, the top EAST award. Pictured are the team's presenters Alex Talavera and Drew McFall. (photo provided)
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    Krista Cox and Cadyn Qualls were awarded difference maker coins which is only given to a select few. Theses coins are given out by EAST staff as well as other dignitaries with EAST. A "Difference Maker" means you have made a significant impact in your EAST program, your school, and your community.
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    Cadyn Qualls and Logan Lawrence won the "3D Print It Up" competition with their 3D printed doll crutch project.
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    Cadyn Qualls and Logan Lawrence won the "3D Print It Up" competition with their 3D printed doll crutch project. Pictured with Cadyn and Logan is Drew Wallis with NWA 3D.
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    Buffalo Island Central All Conference team brought home the top award, The Founders Award, from the EAST Conference. Pictured with the team is Mr. Timothy Stephensonm founder of EAST. Members of the 2017 EAST Conference Team are Drew McFall, Alex Talavera, Kensie Walker, Cadyn Qualls, Jace Couch, Chris Renteria, Alissa Hughes, Krist Cox, Ethan Webster, and Logan Lawrence. Facilitor is Jill Sanders.
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    BIC All Conference Team
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    BIC received 3D printers as part of the prize.
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    BIC EAST received over $10,000 in prizes.
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    BIC EAST presenters Alex Talavera and Drew McFall making their presentation to over 3,000 in attendance.
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    One of the many posters created as part of the conference display.
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    Buffalo Island Central East All Conference team received the Founder's Award. Pictured from left are: back -- Timothy Stephenson, founder of EAST; David Moody, EAST Board of Directors Chairperson; Jace Couch, Logan Lawrence, Chris Renteria, Drew McFall, Ethan Webster, Matt Dozier, CEO and President of EAST; Gaylon Taylor, BIC Superintendent. Front -- Alissa Hughes, Nathan Sanders,BIC School Board member; Jill Sanders, BIC EAST Facilitator; Krista Cox, Kensie Walker, Cadyn Qualls, Alex Talavera. (photos provided)