"Congratulations Spartan Scientists!
~Science Fair 2016~

Holy Spirit High School students produced another successful science fair with more than 125 entries in eight categories, including group and individual projects.

Members of the Science Club, along with their club advisor and Science Teacher, Mrs. Donna Ljoka, organized every aspect of the event from peer tutoring while the projects were in development to arranging for the judges, ribbons, awards ceremony and more.

Nearly 20 volunteer judges from companies such as Battle Memorial Institute, AtlantiCare, and the ACUA, as well as professionals practicing in fields including cardiology, engineering, marine biology, athletic training, and education interviewed each student as they explained their scientific process and results.

 Top Finalists in Each Category

Group-Medicine and Health 1. Michael Waszen and Zachary Long-Bacteria in Wrestling 
2. James Pasquale and Alec Sachais-Step to This 
3. Giovanna DeCaprio, Bridget Wenz, Gianna Michelini-SPF Saves Lives

 
Group-Psychology
1. Delaney Dooley and Delaney Crawford-Laying Down on the Job
2. Nikolette Cautilli and Devon Parto-Are Witnesses Reliable?
3. Isabella Desario and Natalia Mecca-The Stroop Effect
 
Group-Physics, Chemistry and Environmental Science
1. Chris Gross and Joseph Pontari-A Permanent Solution to a Permanent Problem
2. Ayana Plummer and Kamryn Englert-The Pollution Solution
3. Kristy Goff and Andrew Noble-What Light Affects Plant Growth the Most
 
Group Consumer Science
1. Jake LaMonaca and John Bee-Electrolytes
2. Maura Bloh and Shelby Kott-What Disinfectant Really Works
3. Nicholas Mairone and John Kelley-Is It Worth the Money?
 
Individual-Consumer Science
1. Matthew Rivera-Juiced Up
2. Samantha Salvo-Conserving Household Water
3. Angela Bannan-Bruised Fruit
 
Individual - Psychology
1. Lexi Light - Years of Fears
2. Madalyn Starkman - Quizlet vs. Flashcards
3. Alexis Rubin - Music and Concentration
4. Honorable Mention - Conor Bell - Music and Concentration
 
Individual-Physics and Chemistry
1. Bryanna Mastro-Burning Calories
2. Steven Cummins-Super Cool Water
3. Ryan Keil-Microwave Madness
 
Individual-Medicine and Health
1. Nicole Peck-Cell Phone Microscope
2. Danielle Cordivari - Cancer Crush
3. Chloe Astin - Cell Phone Microscope
 
Individual-Environmental Science and Microbiology
1. Nicole Wenzel-Soil Samplers
2. Ambika Vig - What's Living in Your Makeup?
3. Molly Pugliese - A Simulation Study of Natural Selection

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