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The schools of the County of Bladen celebrated its most brilliant young scientists at the district science and engineering fair, which was held yesterday at the district office. The talented students from 4th to 8th year presented their impressive projects, experiencing judges with their creativity, their research and their scientific ingenuity.
A panel of expert judges assessed projects, including Roy Corpening, a college retired science professor; Lee Anne Bryan, Information technology instructor; Charles Aiken, head of the NCDPI section for mathematics, sciences and stem; And Connie Kinlaw, a retired specialist in the K-5 Sciences program and secondary school science teacher.
After a meticulous deliberation, the winners were announced:
4th year
1st place – Leise Terry
2nd place – Sacred white
5th year
1st place – Bristol Ratley
2nd place – Aaron Bethea
3rd place – Connor Coffman
6th year
1st place – Peyton Nichols
2nd place – Maddien Hernandez
7th year – Earth / Environmental Science
1st place – Chassidy Dennis -Smith
2nd place – Isabel Gardner
3rd place – Tyshawn King
7th year – Biology
1st place – Owen Hall
2nd place – Tristan Pittman
8th year – Biology
1st place – Avery Smith
2nd place – Amanda Bollinger
3rd place (Equality) – Alayna Roberson and Brooklyn Sasser
7th year – Chemistry
1st place – Caity McLaurin & Tiyana Singletary
2nd place – Shaylynn Nealy and Gabby Owens
8th year – Chemistry
1st place – Luke Bridgers
8th year – Technology
1st place – Joanna Gonzalez Velazquez
2nd place – Tyrone Freeman
Best in show – highest overall score
Luke Bridgers
All the winners of the first place obtained the opportunity to compete at the Regional Science Fair, which will take place at the University of North Carolina in Pembroke on February 15.
Congratulations To all the participants for their hard work and their dedication! Stay listening for updates in February while our students pass their talents to the next level.
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