Newton County Schools is pleased to announce the middle school winners of the 2023 District Science Fair. All first-place winners will compete in the Regional Science Fair on January 31, 2024.
"I am truly impressed by the exceptional level of difficulty demonstrated in the research projects submitted by our Middle School winners in the District Science Fair,” said Dr. Vicki Meeler, NCSS Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Specialist for Science. “The dedication and commitment displayed by these young minds are nothing short of remarkable. Learning how to conduct research at such a young age not only speaks volumes about their academic prowess but also underscores the importance of fostering a passion for inquiry-based learning.”
She added, “These students have invested a significant amount of time and effort into their projects, showcasing not only their intellectual curiosity but also their resilience and determination. The depth and complexity of their research are indicative of the bright future that lies ahead for these budding scientists. Congratulations to our Middle School winners, and may their success inspire others to embark on their own scientific journeys."
2023 Middle School Science Fair Winners
| NAME |
|
SCHOOL |
|
TITLE |
|
AWARD |
| Autumn Vandeweghe |
|
Indian Creek MS |
|
The Investigation of Liquid Chlorophyll's Effects on Plants |
|
1st |
| Tristen Brown |
|
Clements MS |
|
Look Out! It's Flying Teabags! |
|
1st |
| Matthew Camba |
|
Newton County STEAM Academy |
|
Corrosion Showdown |
|
1st |
| Kyra Stewart & Sophia Mabie |
|
Newton County STEAM Academy |
|
What is the Most Ideal Technique of Fingerprint Collection? |
|
1st |
| Sabrina Stokes |
|
Newton County STEAM Academy |
|
What Drink Breaks Down Your Teeth the Fastest |
|
1st |
| Christopher Standen |
|
Indian Creek MS |
|
Can You Get Sick from Money? |
|
1st |
| Peyton Edwards |
|
Newton County STEAM Academy |
|
What do Birds and Squirrels Prefer to East? |
|
1st |
| Journey Johnson |
|
Newton County STEAM Academy |
|
Egg-ceptional Stains |
|
1st |
| Rylan Yeager |
|
Indian Creek MS |
|
Classical Conditioning with a Snake |
|
1st |
| Will Roberts |
|
Indian Creek MS |
|
Which Brand of Guitar Pick Makes the Loudest Sound? |
|
1st |
| Emma Caraway |
|
Indian Creek MS |
|
The Effect of Different Amounts of Water on Strawberry Growth |
|
1st |
| Audrey McGovern |
|
Newton County STEAM Academy |
|
Does Your Dirt Hold Water? Water Retention Rates of Store-Bought Soils |
|
1st |
| Terria Reid, Jayden Exantus, and Taylor Dix |
|
Clements MS |
|
How the Apple Turned Brown |
|
1st |
| Destiny Floyd, Amaya Davis, and Joellianna Saintil |
|
Clements MS |
|
The Equus Log |
|
1st |
| Kennedy Cleaves |
|
Newton County STEAM Academy |
|
Can the Location of a Volcano Affect How Much Magma Erupts? |
|
1st |
| Carly Rodriguez |
|
Newton County STEAM Academy |
|
Bacteria Growth in School |
|
1st |
| Harper Eller |
|
Newton County STEAM Academy |
|
Elephant Toothpaste |
|
1st |
| Benjamin Parson & Oliver Reid |
|
Newton County STEAM Academy |
|
Evaluating the Effects of Multiple Types of Substrates on the Plastic Consumption of Tenebrio molitor |
|
1st |
| Gabrielle Mattis &Janaya Rozier |
|
Clements MS |
|
Music Affects Mood! |
|
1st |
| Samuel Lane & Trevor Flege |
|
Indian Creek MS |
|
The Effects of Pitch on Distance |
|
1st |
| Harmonie Samuels |
|
Clements MS |
|
Mascara Effect |
|
1st |
| Anthony Hortman, Willington Tomas, and Jesse Mace IV |
|
Veterans Memorial MS |
|
How Does Jupiter's Size Affect Earth? |
|
1st |
| Vincent Garibay & Bentlee Millermon |
|
Indian Creek MS |
|
Analyzing Locations for Wind Speed at ICMS |
|
2nd |
| Mya Battle, Jayla Jernigan, & Karsyn Randle |
|
Veterans Memorial MS |
|
Growing Gummy Bears |
|
2nd |
| Ariel King, Amera Cobb, & Joelliane LaTour |
|
Veterans Memorial MS |
|
Can I Clean My Own Water? |
|
2nd |
| Chandler Manley |
|
Indian Creek MS |
|
Color Tools Effect on Opinion |
|
2nd |
| Rebekah McDonald |
|
Cousins MS |
|
Drug Solubility |
|
2nd |
| Isis Jones, Raven Fernandez, and Kyra Norris |
|
Indian Creek MS |
|
Discovering the Impact of Music on Cats |
|
2nd |
| Basil Steele |
|
Clements MS |
|
What Water Filters Best Through a Homemade System? |
|
2nd |
| Ian Harris & Chase Spann |
|
Veterans Memorial MS |
|
Is it a Full Moon at VMMS? |
|
3rd |
| Jax Matias |
|
Indian Creek MS |
|
Investigating the Conductivity of Kale |
|
3rd |
| Marisol Lopez Avila |
|
Clements MS |
|
Paint Your Feelings |
|
3rd |
| Caylee Newton, Noelani Cummings, and Aaliyah Devoe |
|
Veterans Memorial MS |
|
Curl Magic |
|
3rd |
| Liam Perroncino |
|
Cousins MS |
|
Dissolving Pennies |
|
3rd |
" I am very proud of the achievements of our Middle School winners in the District Science Fair,” said Shakila Henderson-Baker, chair of the Newton County Board of Education. “Their accomplishments not only reflect the excellence of our students but also highlight the dedication of our educators in nurturing a love for science. It is inspiring to witness the inquisitive spirit and innovative thinking demonstrated by these young scientists.”