Hugoton Elementary School sixth grade girls enjoying a trip to Emporia State University in March. The 24 students attended a math and science conference at the University. The goal is to increase young women’s interest and confidence in science and mathematics. Photo courtesy of Susan Ellsasser.

EYF; Enhancing Your Future with Mathematics and Science was the topic of the week in sixth grade on the first day of March.

Twenty -four sixth grade girls attended a math and science conference at Emporia State University March 1. The participants spent the day fostering awareness of career opportunities in mathematics and science-related fields. The goal is to increase young women’s interest and confidence in science and mathematics.

This is the twentieth year the conference has been attended by Hugoton students. Every year the girls report with enthusiasm, that they had a great time and that the workshops were fun and interesting. In these tight economic times the participants want to express a huge thank you to the Hugoton Board of Education for funding the trip.

Those attending were: Emma Demers, Kalaxy Mendoza, Kenia Maciel, Mia Fabella, Sofia Ortiz, Emma Rich, Sophia Araiza, Clara Morris, Haylea Beltz, Adelina Flores, Lorelei Mendoza, Brissa Evans, Elizabeth Jones, Zoe Serrano, Sophia Heston, Emma Marquez, Destinee Wasson, Averie Amerine, Jimena Salgado, Alayna Black, Vannia Diaz, Jazlyn Escalera, Analise Price and Hannah Marquez.

Sponsoring the trip were Emily Lott, Susan Ellsaesser, Laura Jones, Jayme Rich and Rebecca Marquez.