Three area students were among those honored in the American Institute of Architects’ Topeka Riverfront design competition.

Larabeth Thompson and Eleanor Burke, of Kansas University, won first place in the college division for their “Topeka Silo Park” entry. They received $1,500.

Quentin Harrington, Law-rence, took first place in the kindergarten through sixth-grade category for his “All About Topeka” proposal. Quentin received $250.

As part of the institute’s 150th anniversary this year, local chapters are conducting design competitions that address the livability and vibrancy of their cities. The AIA 150 Topeka Riverfront design competition asked students to come up with a “big idea” for Topeka’s riverfront. A group of 30 local architects and city leaders judged the entries.

To view the entries, go to www.reclaimourriver-topeka .org.

¢Ryan and Andrea Callaway, Shekou, China, announce the birth of their son, Asher Michael Callaway, born Nov. 19, 2007, in Hong Kong.

Asher’s paternal grandparents are Ron and Liz Callaway, Lawrence. His great-grandparents are Ray and Rita Callaway, Concordia.

¢Earl R. Richardson, a student at Kansas University’s School of Law, received the Paul E. Wilson Advocacy Award from the Kansas Association for Justice. The annual award recognizes a Paul E. Wilson Defender Project intern who has demonstrated outstanding advocacy for a client’s legal claim as well as compassion and respect for the client.

Students in the Defender Project represent state and federal prisoners in appellate and post-conviction litigation. Richardson serves as a law clerk for the Lawrence law firm of Thompson Ramsdell & Qualseth.

¢Rock Chalk Revue, the variety show produced by Kansas University students to benefit the United Way of Douglas County, has selected five skits for its 59th show, scheduled for March 6-8 at the Lied Center.

Winning groups and their skit titles are “Snowed Inn,” Alpha Gamma Delta and Pi Kappa Phi; “Tune Town,” Chi Omega and Beta Theta Pi; “Singin’ in the City,” Pi Beta Phi and Delta Upsilon; “Flight of the Starquest,” Delta Delta Delta and Theta Chi; and “A Write to Love,” Kappa Kappa Gamma and Phi Kappa Psi.

Jaime Hornbaker, Lawrence, is serving as a community service coordinator for Rock Chalk Revue. She is a senior at KU and a graduate of Free State High School.

¢A team from Free State High School took second place among 5A and 6A schools at the annual Math Day competition at Washburn University on Nov. 6. Team members were Timothy Clark, Ruth Byers and Kevin Song.

Song received honorable mention in the senior category, and Clark and Byers earned honorable mentions among nonseniors.

About 200 students from 18 Kansas high schools participated, with awards determined on scores earned in a competitive examination.