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The Challenge Program Inc. distributed financial awards to the underclassmen at Indian Creek High School for excelling in the areas of attendance, academic improvement, academic excellence, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and community service during the 2018-19 school year. Shown are, front row, from left, Jenna Stewart, academic improvement; Sarah Crawford, academic excellence; Rihanna McCourt, attendance; Morgan Belt, community service; Gage Swearingen, STEM; and Tina Rush, MarkWest Utica EMG LLC; and back row, Aric Exterovich, academic improvement; Lainie Hagerty, academic excellence; Allyson Tweedy, attendance; Garren Swickard, community service; and Trenton Palmer, STEM. The program partners with businesses to motivate high school students to excel and introduce them to career opportunities in their own communities. MarkWest Utica EMG, LLC was the partner of he Challenge Program Inc. at ICHS. The program’s mission is to build sustainable business and education partnerships while motivating students to develop the good habits required to succeed in school and in their future careers.