May 24, 2008 – The following information and events have been announced by the Virgin Islands Energy Office.
Global Warming Speakers Available
The V.I. Energy Office is offering a presentation on Global Warming to community organizations. It is based on one given by Joseph S. Levine on St. Croix in February. He taught at Boston College before turning to science writing for magazines like Smithsonian and GEO, and has also worked on documentary films for PBS.
Any organization wishing to see the presentation can call 773-1082, ext. 2239, or e-mail dbuchanan@vienergy.org.
Solar Car Races Involve 130 Students, 22 Schools
The Thirteenth Annual Junior Solar Sprint Competition was held May 2, at the Wendy's Restaurant south parking lot in the Sunny Isle Shopping Center on St. Croix.
This year's big winner was again Sts. Peter and Paul on St. Thomas. One of the school's teams took first place in the speed category, while another took third place.
Here are all the winners:
First (Sts. Peter and Paul): Jennifer Vante and Sarah Ann Charles
Second (Arthur A. Richards): Clemrick Bryan and Kaheam Stanley
Third (Sts. Peter and Paul): Aubrey Warner and Cadim Sabin
Fourth (St. Patrick's): Brandon Lawrence and DeAndre Asson
Fifth (Sts. Peter and Paul): Danlia Daniel and Ashlee Forney
Design winners:
First (Sts. Peter and Paul): Jennifer Vante and Sarah Ann Charles
Second (Sts. Peter and Paul): Ashlee Forney and Danlia Daniel
Third (Kingshill): Aaron Schaffer and Ian Heath
Fourth (Sts. Peter and Paul): Aubrey Warner and Cadim Sabim
Fifth (Kingshill): Martin Burgos and Clayton Bradford
Reef Jam to Raise Funds to Protect St. Croix Coral Reefs
The St. Croix Reef Jam, a benefit concert and activity day on Rainbow Beach in Frederiksted, is scheduled for 1-8 p.m., Sunday, May 25.
The local Committee for International Year of the Reef 2008 will bring together local musicians including Kurt Schindler and Jamesie & the All-Star Band. All proceeds will stay on St. Croix and be put towards coral reef conservation efforts in the form of education and outreach programs. Reef Jam will also offer family and children's games and activities relating to the ocean, a fish fry, an underwater photography contest and guest speakers.
For more information, contact Karlyn Langjahr at 773-3367.
