Illinois FFA member Adam Kircher creates a solar panel for his school

03/23/2010 |

From www.connecttristates.com:

Many students hope to leave their mark and be remembered at their schools for years to come.

One Illinois student has succeeded in that.

Adam Kircher has created a solar panel that has helped Illinois' Concord Triopia High School "go green", and save some green.

Concord Triopia High School sophomore Adam Kircher said, "I like it because it can stay here for a while and I know the school can just keep reusing it. Hopefully they won't need any help working on it, it can just help the school with their costs."

Adam Kircher considers himself an average science student. To hear his teachers talk, it's no surprise he built a solar panel the school can actually use.

Concord Triopia science teacher Ed Anderson said, "He's a go-getter when you give him a project. Since I've taught him, he's impressed me with his abilities and interests.

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