DOVER, NH — Portsmouth Christian Academy announces the students whose experiments topped the annual Science Fair Tuesday, April 13.  Students in grades 9 thorough 12 displayed their research projects and presented their findings to the judges throughout the day. Parents and friends attended the open house that evening to see the work and celebrate the winners.

Students began the process six months ago by submitting proposals for their hypothesis, writing research papers to demonstrate their knowledge of the chosen topic, as well as, experimenting and revising procedures to complete their presentation.

“Participating in the school science fair is an excellent opportunity for PCA students to think critically about science and get hands-on experience running a science experiment,” said Beverly Shevenell, Upper School science teacher. “Having a positive experience towards science at the high school level can possibly attract students to the field of science as a potential career.”

The following are the 2010 winners:
Grand Prize
Ben Leavitt, “Airfoil on Wind Turbine”

Freshman Physical Science Projects
1st place:  John Grinde, “Fruit Batteries”
2nd place:  Sammie Rhordanz, “Upright Vibrations”

Freshman Life Science Projects
1st place:  Carolyn Riley, “The Effect of Red Bull on Mice Running a Maze”
2nd place:  Emily Scire, “Digestion Dilemma”

Sophomore Projects
1st place:  Ty Ueda, “Pinhole Cameras”
2nd place:  Scott Ankiewicz, “Speakers and Magnetism”

Junior and Senior Life Science Projects
1st Place:  Veronica Anatone, “Heart Rate Recovery”
2nd Place:  Leah DiTommaso, “Color and Taste”


Junior and Senior Physical Science Projects
1st Place:  Andy Johnson, “Stroboscope”
2nd Place:  Isaac Moore, “Preserving Vitamin C While Cooking Broccoli”


Portsmouth Christian Academy is located at 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, NH. PCA offers a challenging academic curriculum from preschool through high school along with competitive athletic programs and other stimulating extra-curricular activities. For more information, please call 603.742.3617 or visit the school’s web site at www.pcaschool.org.
 

Portsmouth Christian Academy awarded the annual Science Fair Grand Prize to sophomore Ben Leavitt for his research project entitled “Airfoil on Wind Turbine” Tuesday, April 13.


Portsmouth Christian Academy announces the students whose experiments topped the annual Science Fair Tuesday, April 13. Shown left to right, Ben Leavitt, Andy Johnson, Veronica Anatone, Leah DiTommaso, Ty Ueda, Scott Ankiewicz, Carolyn Riley, Emily Scire, Sammie Rhordanz, and John Grinde.