Held September 8-10, 2009, Gus’s Birds in My Backyard project earned a score that qualified him for the silver medal in the category of Biology. Hundreds of kids from around the country descended on the exam basement of the Polytechnic, Namibia’s premier university for the three day event. WIS had only two entries to advance to this high level, Augustus’ and his classmate Sharifa’s. The competition was pretty stiff especially from St. Paul’s and St. George’s, well noted for their strong programs in both academics and athletics (somewhat like Catholic of Baton Rouge and Episcopal), but his research held its own in the end. Incidentally, Sharifa also received a silver (they are pictured together above). Both may qualify to attend the next level in South Africa—we’ll keep everyone posted. We, his parents, are extremely proud of him, needless to say!
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