What do 19 Rocks, a colony of ants and a bunch of morpho butterflies have in common?

Meet our 19 Trinity Shamrocks traveling to Costa Rica this summer to research leaf-cutter ants and caterpillars / butterflies.
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Trinity High School has 19 students traveling to Costa Rica: the best and brightest.

Luke Brotzge
Brian Briceno
Jake Claypool
Ryan Clements
Elijah Foye
Ryan Groza
Kieran  Heintz
Jack  Kelley
Harrison LaJoie
Mitchell Meyer
Cole Nichols
Heath Pennington
Elliot Seifrit
John Vanetti
Kyle Webb
Ryan Wiseman
Kaleb Visse
Gannon Farah
Charles Pankonin

They come from different academic levels and grades and each one brings their own unique perspective. I have worked with these young men this year and can honestly say: It is going to be a great trip!

Go ROCKS!

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