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Benton High School Students Win STEM Innovation Challenge

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 6:18 AM

Four juniors from Benton High School secured a $10,000 prize at the Altec Innovation Challenge for their proposal to introduce cosmetology classes to the St. Joseph School District. The team outpaced eight other groups by pitching a program designed to provide professional career paths for students and address local workforce needs. Judges evaluated the winning…

Four juniors from Benton High School secured a $10,000 prize at the Altec Innovation Challenge for their proposal to introduce cosmetology classes to the St. Joseph School District. The team outpaced eight other groups by pitching a program designed to provide professional career paths for students and address local workforce needs. Judges evaluated the winning project based on its creativity, community impact, and the group’s detailed financial planning.

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