STOW, OHIO—April 8, 2011—A wonderful display of initiative, hard work and scientific inquiry was evident on April 5 during the Second Annual Lakeview Science Fair. Twenty two fifth and sixth grade students presented science fair projects in one of three categories – Life Science, Physical Science and Earth and Space Science.
According to science fair parent coordinator, Sandra Haskell, “The students prepared excellent projects that impressed the judging panel from the community. The science fair enhances educational excellence standards and provides a meaningful experience for the students.”
Awards and t-shirts for all student participants were provided through generous monetary sponsorships from the Stow-Munroe Falls Lions Club and Rotary Club of Stow-Munroe Falls Awards. Office Max in Stow supported the fair by offering discount coupons for the required tri-fold display boards.
A team of five judges from the community evaluated entries and students were required to stand by their projects to answer questions for the judges. Individual classrooms at Lakeview had the opportunity to view the projects during the school day, while parents and guests visited the fair prior to the evening awards program.
Projects were awarded a medal of distinction – Bronze, Silver or Gold - based on judges’ scores. The top eight highest scoring projects received an Achievement trophy.
“Our students did an outstanding job presenting their projects” said Lakeview Principal Kim Lockhart. “The science fair is a great way to encourage interest in science.”
Lakeview Science Fair Awardees:
Bronze Level – 5th Grade
5th Grade Life Science: Nyigel Spann
5th Grade Physical Science: Cameron Ervin
5th Grade Earth/Space Science: Zachary Pearson
Bronze Level – 6th grade
6th Grade Earth Science: Kirsten Eddy and Emily Schinker
6th Grade Physical Science: Grace Ehlert
Silver Medal Awardees – 5th Grade
5th Grade Life Science: Brandon Cossin
5th Grade Physical Science Elise Shriber, Larissa Sperk, Alyssa Tallarico, Johannah Vanderbush
Silver Medal Awardees – 6th Grade
6th Grade Life Science: Alex Devore
Gold Medal Awardees – 5th Grade
5th Grade Life Science: Molly Frank
5th Grade Physical Science: Owen Baker, Clara Borsilli, Morgan Hughes, Madison Kalpac, Taylor Hasenohrl, Athena Zellner
Gold Medal Awards – 6th Grade
6th Grade Life Science: Austin Hess
6th Grade Physical Science: Amelia Sperk, Addie Zawiski-Smith
5th Grade Achievement Awards:
Owen Baker
Clara Borsilli
Morgan Hughes
Taylor Hasenohrl
Athena Zellner
6th Grade Achievement Awards
Austin Hess
Amelia Sperk
Addie Zawiski-Smith
About Stow-Munroe Falls City School District
The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District is rated Excellent by the Ohio Department of Education, an honor held by 215 districts out of 613 statewide. For more information, visit www.smfschools.org, follow updates on Facebook at www.facebook.com/smfschools or via Twitter at www.twitter.com/st_jones4.
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