"Science Fair, like science itself, is a process...not an end result. Science projects are all about learning something new through exploration and testing ideas," shared Rod Kennedy, Science Fair Coordinator. "Science fair is about perseverance, curiosity, and going beyond what others have done in the past. We had a great year, and we'd love to see more NCSD Middle and High School students participate in the future."
Science Fair participants can compete in various categories that best suit their interests. District categories include Computers & Mathematics, Consumer Science, Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Regional categories include Animal & Plant Science, Behavioral & Social Science, Biochemistry / Cellular & Molecular Biology / Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, Biomedical & Health Sciences/Biomedical Engineering/Translational Medical Sciences, Chemistry / Energy: Chemical, Earth & Environmental Sciences / Environmental Engineering, Mathematics, Microbiology, and Physics & Astronomy.
Each District participant received “Progressing,” “Proficient,” or “Advanced Proficient” certificates along with the judges’ critiques.
CONGRATULATIONS to each of the student participants for the exceptional research, dedicated investigation, and diligent efforts you put into your projects.
District Science Fair Results
Computers & Mathematics
Griffin Harkins - Fort Caspar Academy - Progressing
Consumer Science
Lola Martin - St. Anthony’s - Advanced Proficient
Penelope Box - Crest Hill Elementary - Proficient
Isaac Holwegner - Fort Casper Academy - Proficient
Paisley Sienkiewicz - St. Anthony’s - Proficient
Mason Turner - Crest Hill Elementary - Proficient
Braeden Beckman - St. Anthony’s - Progressing
Brantley Eppler - Fort Caspar Academy - Progressing
Jennifer Meza - St. Anthony’s - Progressing
Earth Science
Penelope Jonart - St. Anthony’s - Advanced Proficient
Everett Bingle-Davis - Verda James Elementary - Proficient
Izzy Carranza - Crest Hill Elementary - Progressing
Robert Medina - Crest Hill Elementary - Progressing
Violet Schoenhardt - Crest Hill Elementary - Progressing
Grace Tatum - St. Anthony’s - Progressing
Taggert Vigneault - Evansville Elementary - Progressing
Life Science
Cody Foltz - Oregon Trail Elementary - Advanced Proficient
Agnes Niglio - St. Anthony’s - Advanced Proficient
Baxter Stanton - Verda James Elementary - Advanced Proficient
Clara Swenson - Crest Hill Elementary - Advanced Proficient
Lucas Titus - St. Anthony’s - Advanced Proficient
Christopher Jones - Crest Hill Elementary - Proficient
Margo Jozwik - Oregon Trail Elementary - Proficient
Sydney Ratliff - Crest Hill Elementary - Proficient
Kesler Bell - Verda James Elementary - Proficient
Isabelle Luis - Fort Caspar Academy - Progressing
Charles Mulhbauer - St. Anthony’s - Progressing
Audriana Ortiz - Fort Casper Academy - Progressing
Ani Snoberger - St. Anthony’s - Progressing
Physical Science
Finley Short - St. Anthony’s - Advanced Proficient
Taggart True - St. Anthony’s - Advanced Proficient
Pyper Jameson - Verda James Elementary - Proficient
Braylee Newell - Oregon Trail Elementary - Proficient
Raylan Olsen - St. Anthony’s - Proficient
Ella Usrey - Crest Hill Elementary - Proficient
Kace Dalgarno - Crest Hill Elementary - Progressing
Liam Derby - St. Anthony’s - Progressing
Spencer Howe - Verda James Elementary - Progressing
Cannon Phair - St. Anthony’s - Progressing
Brooklyn Stephenson - Verda James Elementary - Progressing
Central Regional Science Fair Results
Riley Panther - CYMS - Animal & Plant Science - 1st Place
Landon Rush - CYMS - Animal & Plant Science - 2nd Place
Kaysen Wimer - CYMS - Animal & Plant Science - 3rd Place
Charlotte “Charly” Jozwik - CYMS - Behavioral & Social Science - 1st Place
Amber Hale - CYMS - Chemistry/Energy: Chemical - 1st Place
Bentley Bray - CYMS - Chemistry/Energy: Chemical - 2nd Place
Vivian Cubin - CYMS - Earth & Environmental Sciences/Environmental Engineering - 1st Place
John “Eddie” Koch and Landon Bowman - CYMS - Engineering Mechanics/Materials Science/Energy: Physical - 1st Place
Natalie Poulsen and Lilly Cubin - CYMS - Physics & Astronomy - 1st Place
NCEA Award Recipient
Isabelle Luis - Fort Caspar Academy
Charles E. "Chuck" Wolff Memorial Award
The Charles E. "Chuck" Wolff Memorial Award is chosen from all District Best of Show recipients and presented to the outstanding elementary science student. Charles E. Wolff was a former Science Fair judge and uranium executive. A traveling plaque hangs in the school which the student is attending. Congratulations to St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School student Lola Martin, who received this award for his project titled ”Sweet Summer Pop” in the category of Physical Science