CLARKSBURG, WV — The Harrison County Science Fair came to a grand conclusion, showcasing the brilliant young minds of the county. Students from various schools participated in diverse categories, bringing forward innovative and creative projects. Let's take a moment to recognize these bright young scientists who have made their mark.
Big Elm Elementary
- Chemistry: Halle Toryak secured the 2nd place with her project 'Crystal Cool'.
- Engineering: Ezra Freeman and Rowan Donaldson grabbed the 2nd spot with 'Going the Distance One Airplane at a Time'.
- Plant Science: Abriana Godfrey shined with 2nd place for 'This Little Light of Mine'.
Bridgeport High School
- Behavioral and Social Science: Stella Rubi won 1st place with 'Under Pressure'.
- Biomedical and Health Sciences: Lyza Halterman's 'Density vs. Nutrition' earned her the 1st place.
Bridgeport Middle
- Animal Science: Addyson Wright took 2nd place with 'Biometrics for Dogs'.
- Behavioral and Social Science: Owen Gherke and Cole Phillips won 1st place with 'Sight Over Taste'.
- Chemistry: Katelyn Kerr's project 'The Science of Spherification' secured the 1st place.
- Energy: Samuel Mazza and Douglas Mizzel's 'If Life Gives You Lemons' clinched 1st place.
- Material Science: Zane Frenzel, Hailee Fleming, and Cole Courtney won with 'What is the COOLest Waterbottle?'.
- Medical Sciences: '5 Second Rule: Fact or Fiction?' by Landon Leach and Peyton Muncy won 1st place.
- Plant Science: Taelyn Sims received 1st place for 'Different Light Different Outcome?'.
Johnson Elementary
- Animal Science: Lily Cheatham won 1st place with 'EGGCELLENT EGGXPERIMENT!'.
- Behavioral and Social Science: Annabel Francis, Clara Tidd, and Vaughn Veltri achieved 1st place with 'Level Up Your Game'.
- Chemistry: Mollie Wilkinson won 1st place for 'My 2 Cents on Cleaning'.
- Energy: Braxton Fogg's 'Ticking Bath Bomb' earned 1st place.
- Engineering: Penelope Kemmerer and Preston Argabrite's 'Up UP & Away...' soared to 1st place.
- Math and Data: Gabriel Romano and Ian Stemple won with 'Shooting for Science'.
- Plant Science: Finn Mace secured 3rd place for 'Do Crushed Leaves Help a Plant Grow?'.
Other Notable Achievements
- Liberty High: Wyatt Miller won 1st place in 'Physics and Astronomy' with 'Disc-count!'.
- Lumberport Elementary: Autumn Sharp earned 2nd place in 'Behavioral and Social Science' for 'Tasting With Your Eyes: How Color Affects Our Perception of Taste'. Gabriella Purkey earned 3rd place in "Earth and Environmental Science" for "How Much Salt Can Make an Egg Float?"
- Mountaineer Middle: Dmitry Miller and Dylan Miller won 1st place in 'Animal Science' with 'ANTraction Repel Ants'.
- Nutter Fort Intermediate: Aryanna Lattea and Ireland McDonald secured 2nd place in 'Math and Data' for 'Long Lasting Lipstick'.
- Simpson Elementary: Keller Jackson won 2nd place in 'Physics and Astronomy' with 'Can Density Affect Buoyancy?'.
- Victory Elementary: Avery Moore achieved 3rd place in 'Chemistry' with 'Be Smart Don't Start!'.
- West Milford Elementary: Piper Bain secured 3rd place in 'Behavioral and Social Science' with 'Is Equine Therapy Effective?'.
Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their hard work and innovation!