L.J. SCHULTZ STUDENT WILL BE HONORED TODAY

TIP, the Duke University Talent Identification Program, is sponsoring a recognition ceremony to honor some of Missouri's most talented seventh graders today.

Boyne Park, a student at L.J. Schultz Middle School will be among those honored at the Drury College Weiser Gymnasium in Springfield, Mo.

"Exceptional academic talent is a precious national resource that is often undervalued or ignored in our society," said TIP's executive director Dr. David Goldstein. "For many outstanding young people, recognition from TIP is an important source of support and encouragement for their efforts."

All students attending the ceremony scored as well or better than average college-bound high school seniors on either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Assessment (ACT). The tests were administered as part of an annual Talent Search.

In 1992-93, the program identified almost 62,000 seventh graders nearly six times the number identified in the original Talent Search in 1980.

Talent Search participants receive a variety of educational materials and publications. A results summary and counseling guide help students interpret their scores and provide suggestions for using their ability more effectively.

TIP is a nonprofit, educational organization designed to identify and develop academic talent.

Parents and students interested in TIP's Talent Search should contact the Duke University TIP office at (919) 684-3847.