Hartke is January Hall of Fame Recipient

A group of Effingham area business leaders recently presented Kate Hartke from St Anthony High School the January award for Mathematic/Scientific scholastic achievement known as Hall of FAME, which represents Fantastic Area Mathematicians (Scientists) Extraordinaire.

Kate was selected by her school staff based on preset standards for her high academic achievement in science and math.

Presenting the award are Lee Beckman from Milano & Grunloh Engineers, Art Green from Full Circle Realty, Kate, and Doug Grunloh of Milano & Grunloh Engineers. Sponsors not able to attend were Joe’s Pizza, H & M Concrete Construction, and Effingham Urology and Merz Heating & A/C.

Kate plans to continue her education at the University of Arizona studying Evironmental Engineering. The leadership of these businesses knows that excellence in academics play an important part in the growth and vitality of our area and wish to encourage the scholastic endeavors of our leaders of tomorrow. Also, thanks to the educators at SAHS & her parents for the direction given to Kate and all students.