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Awarding Young Minds
By Matthew Kent
Waynesville Daily Guide
Wed Mar 11, 2009, 05:32 PM CDT
Molly Johns, front, from left, Anthony Barbosa, Corinna Hogan, Sarah Hogan, Justin Abresch, Sean Soebbing, Leilani Deruvo, Michael Garcia, Aneysa Rodriguez and Alexa Jones pose with their awards. Behind them are award presenters from University of Science and Technology, Rotary Club and Fort Leonard Wood.
Since early February, numerous students from 6 area schools got to show off their scientific creativity to a handful of judges. But to find the best of the best, one had to attend a Tuesday evening science fair awards ceremony held at Waynesville Middle School, where the top three award winners were recognized in three areas: Earth science, physical science and life science. Joe Petrich, Waynesville R-VI assistant superintendent for human resources, spoke and noted the accomplishments by everyone involved. “The administration certainly appreciates all of the hard work that students, teachers, principals, and staff have put forth during this year’s science fair. Over 1,200 projects at six different schools were produced by our fifth, sixth and seventh graders,” he said. He added: “The awards ceremony allows the district to recognize students who finished in the top three places in each of the three categories (earth, life, and physical). “These students have exhibited an aptitude and interest in the sciences that will serve them well as they pursue their future educational and career goals.” Jess Grizzell, principal of the Waynesville Middle School, said that student projects allowed them to “think outside the box.” Maj. Mark Johns, who is stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, was one of several parents in attendance. His daughter, Molly Johns, won second place in the life science category and said that his daughter has plans to attend veterinarian school in the future.“We’re very proud,” Johns said in regards to his daughter’s accomplishments. Award winners received ribbons and certificates while first place winners received a gift certificate to attend the Missouri University of Science and Technology summer program.Pick Elementary 5th grade math and science teacher Candice West was also in attendance and noted the various students’ accomplishments.“I am beyond thrilled,” West said after the award ceremony. Steve Tupper, liaison for Missouri S&T at Fort Leonard Wood, also noted the winners’ accomplishments after the ceremony. “The kids learn this is fun,” Tupper said in regards to the projects they developed. Sean Soebbing, a 6th grader from Freedom Elementary, won first place for his project, “The Effect of Different Types of Salt on the Weight of Salt Crystals.” When asked if he wanted to pursue science in the future, he said he wasn’t sure yet, but was proud of his first place accomplishment.“It makes me happy that I won first place,” Soebbing said.
By Matthew Kent
Waynesville Daily Guide
Wed Mar 11, 2009, 05:32 PM CDT
Molly Johns, front, from left, Anthony Barbosa, Corinna Hogan, Sarah Hogan, Justin Abresch, Sean Soebbing, Leilani Deruvo, Michael Garcia, Aneysa Rodriguez and Alexa Jones pose with their awards. Behind them are award presenters from University of Science and Technology, Rotary Club and Fort Leonard Wood.Since early February, numerous students from 6 area schools got to show off their scientific creativity to a handful of judges. But to find the best of the best, one had to attend a Tuesday evening science fair awards ceremony held at Waynesville Middle School, where the top three award winners were recognized in three areas: Earth science, physical science and life science. Joe Petrich, Waynesville R-VI assistant superintendent for human resources, spoke and noted the accomplishments by everyone involved. “The administration certainly appreciates all of the hard work that students, teachers, principals, and staff have put forth during this year’s science fair. Over 1,200 projects at six different schools were produced by our fifth, sixth and seventh graders,” he said. He added: “The awards ceremony allows the district to recognize students who finished in the top three places in each of the three categories (earth, life, and physical). “These students have exhibited an aptitude and interest in the sciences that will serve them well as they pursue their future educational and career goals.” Jess Grizzell, principal of the Waynesville Middle School, said that student projects allowed them to “think outside the box.” Maj. Mark Johns, who is stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, was one of several parents in attendance. His daughter, Molly Johns, won second place in the life science category and said that his daughter has plans to attend veterinarian school in the future.“We’re very proud,” Johns said in regards to his daughter’s accomplishments. Award winners received ribbons and certificates while first place winners received a gift certificate to attend the Missouri University of Science and Technology summer program.Pick Elementary 5th grade math and science teacher Candice West was also in attendance and noted the various students’ accomplishments.“I am beyond thrilled,” West said after the award ceremony. Steve Tupper, liaison for Missouri S&T at Fort Leonard Wood, also noted the winners’ accomplishments after the ceremony. “The kids learn this is fun,” Tupper said in regards to the projects they developed. Sean Soebbing, a 6th grader from Freedom Elementary, won first place for his project, “The Effect of Different Types of Salt on the Weight of Salt Crystals.” When asked if he wanted to pursue science in the future, he said he wasn’t sure yet, but was proud of his first place accomplishment.“It makes me happy that I won first place,” Soebbing said.
The following students won awards:
Physical Science: 1st place (Best of Show): Justin Abresch, Wood Elementary (5th grade)2nd place: Corinna Hogan, Partridge Elementary (5th grade)3rd place: Leilani Deruvo, Thayer Elementary (5th grade)
Earth Science:1st place: Sean Soebbing, Freedom Elementary (6th grade)2nd place: Anthony Barbosa, Freedom Elementary (6th grade) 3rd place: Michael Garcia, Partridge Elementary (5th grade)
Life Science:1st place: Sarah Hogan, Freedom Elementary (6th grade)2nd place: Molly Johns, Freedom Elementary (6th grade)3rd place: Aneysa Rodriguez and Alexa Jones, Freedom Elementary (6th grade) 
Justin Abresch won Overall Best of Show and First Place at the science fair for his project. He is pictured with award presenters and his teacher, Mrs. Gloria Cash.
Justin Abresch won Overall Best of Show and First Place at the science fair for his project. He is pictured with award presenters and his teacher, Mrs. Gloria Cash. 
1 comment:
Wow! That is totally amazing and awesome! Congrats to your whole family! I know that science projects are usually a family project - you guys are great!
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