Seventh Graders Compete in Windermere Prep Science Fair

Windermere Prep seventh graders recently showed their science acumen and competed for laurels in a Science Fair. Students displayed their findings on subjects from hydroponics to germs.

Third place honors went to Alex Ontko for his study “Does CO2 Affect Plant Life?” Second Place went to Natalia Schneider, for “What Do Pineapples Grow Best In?” And, first place was awarded to Aneri Pandya for “Organic or Inorganic: What Fertilizer is Better?”

Best presentation honors went to two seventh graders: Christian Bell for “Balloons & Bananas,” and Collin McCullough for “How Light Affects Plants.” Best Display was awarded to Barbara Primera for “How to Build a Modern Day Fossil.”

Additionally, honorable mentions laurels were awarded to Paige Leary, Miranda Cacciatore, Ryan McKercher, Steven Xie, Drew Yarnell, Tyler Santostefano, Grayce Larson, Jeanyesa Caban, and Heidi Verner.

Posing with their certificate are: (from left, front row) Aneri Pandya, Christian Bell, Steven Xie, Grayce Larson, Paige Leary, Miranda Cacciatore, Jeannie Caban, and Barbara Primera; (back row) Tyler Santostefano, Ryan McKercher, Colin McCullough, Alex Ontko, Heidi Verner, Natalia Schneider, and Drew Yarnell

Taking top honors in the Windermere Prep Science fair were: Alex Ontko, third place for his study “Does CO2 Affect Plant Life?” Natalia Schneider, second place for “What Do Pineapples Grow Best In?” And, Aneri Pandya first place for “Organic or Inorganic: What Fertilizer is Better?”