Angela Noon, daughter of Robert H. Noon of Tucson and Arrivaca, was a winner in a prestigious Michelin essay contest at the University of Arizona. This article was in the university school newspaper.................."Mining Engineering student wins $3, 000 essay contest...............................
Angela Noon, a junior in Mining engineering, won $3,000 and an engraved plaque in the first Michelin Mining Essay Contest. She is one of two winners in the contest, which is sponsored by the Michelin Earthmover Group.
Three Michelin executives were on hand to present the award on campus: Jim Griese, director of mining sales for North America; Kaan Demirel, market segment manager for North America; and John Funke, director of sales for North America.
Mary Poulton, department head in Mining and Geological Engineering, and several other faculty members also attended the award ceremony.
Noon's essay was one of 23 submitted. The essays were evaluated by a panel of judges from throughout the mining industry.
Demierel said that Noon's essay contained several ideas that will be valuable to Michelin and that the essay has been distributed to several of the company’s executives.
Students were asked to write essays about what they believe will be the major advancements in surface mining methods and technology during the next 10 years, especially those related to safety and productivity."
Angela’s line is: Adolphus Henry Noon>Arthur Henry Noon>Horton Edison Noon>Robert Horton Noon>Angela Lorraine Noon.
