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MSA 2007 PHOTO GALLERY AND NEWS ROOM

• Young Scholars Gather (Columbia Missourian - 6/12/07)

• Missouri Scholars Academy Convenes at MU (KBIA Radio - 6/13/07)

• Academy puts state scholars in new setting (Columbia Tribune - 6/14/07)

• Students having fun at Scholars Academy (Standard Democrat - 6/21/07)

• Politics and the Media featuring Sen. Jeff Smith and the Missouri Scholars Academy (KWMU - 6/26/07)

• Gifted students gathered at Missouri Scholars Academy (Jefferson City News Tribune - 6/26/07)

• Scholarly Summer Camp (University of Missouri-Columbia Web Communications - 7/3/07)

• Area students attend Scholars Academy (Kansas City Star - 7/31/07)

RA's Lie and Steve carry a scholar's belongings during opening day.

Two twin scholars prepare for their journey at the Missouri Scholars Academy by exiting their vehicle and arriving at Mark Twain Residence Hall.

Roommates meet each other on opening day.

Despite the rain, many scholars and their families took a tour of the MSA campus at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Bryan Watson delivers the keynote address at the opening convocation.

Jay's house has their first house meeting on the stairs of Jesse Hall.

Scholars prepare to greet fellow scholars during the football line at Playfair.

A scholar receives a standing ovation at Playfair on opening day.

Eddie Slowikowski sets the pace as MSA's first evening speaker on Monday night.

Scholars follow Eddie's lead and do the "lawnmower."

Scholars participate in TAISO on the Quad before their majors on Wednesday morning.

Scholars participate in combat in the Shakespeare in the Pool during an afternoon program.

Scholars participate in combat in the Shakespeare in the Pool during an afternoon program.

Scholars play Shogi during an  afternoon program on Wednesday.

Bob Becker, an evening speaker, vacuums a scholar during the chemistry presentation.

A scholar intensely watches Bob Burns, a Scottish Warrior during an evening program on Wednesday.

Bob Burns demonstrates a Scottish shielding technique.

Scholars laugh as they learn a new square dance technique.

Scholars lock arms during the square dance.

Scholars dance to the cha-cha slide on the street dance at Lowry Mall.

A street dance is a good way for scholars to socialize after a week of classes.

A member of the Japanese Taiko Drummers group demonstrates the proper way to hold an instrument.

Scholars participate in a hands-on workshop led by the Japanese Taiko Drummers.

Elonka Dunin holds up a copy of The DaVinci Code during her Famous Unsolved Codes speech.

Hedy Epstein shares her experiences in the Holocaust during her event presentation.

Scholars act a small play during Todd Schaefer's Building Characters on the Stage evening workshop.

Scholars participate in Dhandiya.

A group of scholars poses for a picture outside the MU Research Reactor after a tour.

Scholars visit with representatives from a variety of institutions including University of Central Missouri, Harvard, Mizzou, and many others.

Bill Bondeson engages scholars in a medical ethics discussion.

Rodney Wead shares Juneteenth stories with the scholars.

Senator Jeff Smith shares his campaign experiences with the scholars during Conversations with Roger.

Ted Tarkow pours water for a scholar during the etiquette dinner.

Scholars pose in front of the green screen as meteorologist Josh DeBerge takes their photograph at the KOMU TV Station.

A group of scholars sings during the talent show.

Scholars dance during the Latin American Dance on the south side of Jesse Hall.

Scholars and RAs participate in the Holi Festival.

The poetry minor used sidewalk chalk to illustrate poetry on the sidewalk outside Mark Twain.

A scholar performs at the Family Day Big Group.

Roger captivates his scholar and family audience during Family Day.

Bill Palmer explains the eating habits of a crab.

Joel Wapnick, Scrabble champion, gets ready to lay down his word.

Kunama teaches an African dance during an evening program.

Eric Greitens reads a card to the audience during the Teacher Appreciation Day program.

The choir performs during Teacher Appreciation Day.

Teachers and scholars enjoy a dessert reception at Reynolds Alumni Center.

 

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