CLARKSBURG, WV — The Harrison County Science Fair came to a grand conclusion, showcasing the brilliant young minds of the county. Students from various schools participated in diverse categories, bringing forward innovative and creative projects. Let's take a moment to recognize these bright young scientists who have made their mark.

Big Elm Elementary

  • Chemistry: Halle Toryak secured the 2nd place with her project 'Crystal Cool'.
  • Engineering: Ezra Freeman and Rowan Donaldson grabbed the 2nd spot with 'Going the Distance One Airplane at a Time'.
  • Plant Science: Abriana Godfrey shined with 2nd place for 'This Little Light of Mine'.

Bridgeport High School

  • Behavioral and Social Science: Stella Rubi won 1st place with 'Under Pressure'.
  • Biomedical and Health Sciences: Lyza Halterman's 'Density vs. Nutrition' earned her the 1st place.

Bridgeport Middle

  • Animal Science: Addyson Wright took 2nd place with 'Biometrics for Dogs'.
  • Behavioral and Social Science: Owen Gherke and Cole Phillips won 1st place with 'Sight Over Taste'.
  • Chemistry: Katelyn Kerr's project 'The Science of Spherification' secured the 1st place.
  • Energy: Samuel Mazza and Douglas Mizzel's 'If Life Gives You Lemons' clinched 1st place.
  • Material Science: Zane Frenzel, Hailee Fleming, and Cole Courtney won with 'What is the COOLest Waterbottle?'.
  • Medical Sciences: '5 Second Rule: Fact or Fiction?' by Landon Leach and Peyton Muncy won 1st place.
  • Plant Science: Taelyn Sims received 1st place for 'Different Light Different Outcome?'.

Johnson Elementary

  • Animal Science: Lily Cheatham won 1st place with 'EGGCELLENT EGGXPERIMENT!'.
  • Behavioral and Social Science: Annabel Francis, Clara Tidd, and Vaughn Veltri achieved 1st place with 'Level Up Your Game'.
  • Chemistry: Mollie Wilkinson won 1st place for 'My 2 Cents on Cleaning'.
  • Energy: Braxton Fogg's 'Ticking Bath Bomb' earned 1st place.
  • Engineering: Penelope Kemmerer and Preston Argabrite's 'Up UP & Away...' soared to 1st place.
  • Math and Data: Gabriel Romano and Ian Stemple won with 'Shooting for Science'.
  • Plant Science: Finn Mace secured 3rd place for 'Do Crushed Leaves Help a Plant Grow?'.

Other Notable Achievements

  • Liberty High: Wyatt Miller won 1st place in 'Physics and Astronomy' with 'Disc-count!'.
  • Lumberport Elementary: Autumn Sharp earned 2nd place in 'Behavioral and Social Science' for 'Tasting With Your Eyes: How Color Affects Our Perception of Taste'. Gabriella Purkey earned 3rd place in "Earth and Environmental Science" for "How Much Salt Can Make an Egg Float?"
  • Mountaineer Middle: Dmitry Miller and Dylan Miller won 1st place in 'Animal Science' with 'ANTraction Repel Ants'.
  • Nutter Fort Intermediate: Aryanna Lattea and Ireland McDonald secured 2nd place in 'Math and Data' for 'Long Lasting Lipstick'.
  • Simpson Elementary: Keller Jackson won 2nd place in 'Physics and Astronomy' with 'Can Density Affect Buoyancy?'.
  • Victory Elementary: Avery Moore achieved 3rd place in 'Chemistry' with 'Be Smart Don't Start!'.
  • West Milford Elementary: Piper Bain secured 3rd place in 'Behavioral and Social Science' with 'Is Equine Therapy Effective?'.

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their hard work and innovation!