Local students for science

NEWPORT — Dozens of students from across Pend Oreille and West Bonner Counties entered last week’s Pend Oreille County Science Fair, which encouraged students to build their own science displays and present their projects to judges from the community. Viewable by the public the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 24, projects were on display in the Stratton Elementary School library and gymnasium in Newport.

Judges graded each project based on the student’s trifold board and oral presentation. Then, awards were distributed per grade group, K–1, 2–4, 5–8 and 9–12, with a grand prize winner and special awards for top projects in each category.

Madaline Stultz setting up a project on judging day. MINER PHOTO|GABRIELLE FELICIANO

Jameson Grace, Idaho Hill Elementary School first grader, presenting his project to the judges. MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Above: Taylor Johnson helping Ridge Johnson, Newport Home Link third grader, with his project. MINER PHOTO|GABRIELLE FELICIANO

Sabine Stahl posing with her project as grand prize winner of the Pend Oreille County Science Fair. COURTESY PHOTO|MADALINE STULTZ

Right: Brad Hanson waiting with Mason Staab, Sadie Halstead Middle School sixth grader, as another student presents to the judges. MINER PHOTO|GABRIELLE FELICIANO

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