2014 Nevada Middle School Science Fair Award Winners

Ralph Pokorny/Daily Mail Nevada Middle School Science Fair category winners. Front row: Kaitlyn Jenkins, Chantel Reiff, technology and inventions; Ben Sudkamp, chemistry and biochemistry. Back row: Braden Ast, physical science; Alex Gast, botany; Alexis Leighty, medicine and health Sydney Ernsbarger, consumer science; Bronson Smith, Best in Show; and Jennifer Gundy, Rotary president.

Nevada Daily Mail

The Nevada Middle School seventh and eighth grade Science Expo is sponsored by the Nevada Rotary Club, who provides category champions with $25 gift cards and the Best of Show champion with a $50 gift card.

The science teachers working on this project include Amanda Pollock, Rachel Fast, and Angie Landoll. They would like to thank those who judged the fair this year -- Jenny Allard, Traci Cliffman, Dr. Brad Copeland, Jennifer Dryer, Dr. Wendy Engeman, Dr. Ganga Fernando, and two students from Cottey College, Bonnie Franklin, Fran Furry, Bryan Gast, Philip Gordon, Jennifer Gundy, Janet Guthrie, Amy Hemphill, Karen Hertzberg, Dr. Ron Jones, Faye Koger, Brian Norton, A.J. Pitts, Bill Rhoads, Lisa Russ, Jill Smith, Alicia Weber, Julie West, Mary Ann Wilson, and Dr. Christy Witt.

Left, the winners of special science fair awards named after former Nevada Middle School science teachers are: * Clara Haverstic, Five Second Fool, Joe Olive Award. Project best displays the scientific method, most originality, obvious the student did the work and display is outstanding. * Hallie Short, Kolors and Kool Aid, Levon Haller Award. Project involves geology or physical science, shows hard work and shows the use of scientific method. * Brock Marquardt, Hunting Troubles, Larry Hurst Award. Project shows Hurst's love of outdoors, hunting and fishing and/or sports. * Lindley Ferry, The Nose Knows, Janet Guthrie Award. Recognizes Guthies love of physical science, a unique project, shows hands-on application of science and applies science concepts to everyday life. Ralph Pokorny/Daily Mail

Winners were:

* Physical science category champion:

Project title: Shedding Light on Energy Efficient Bulbs. Winner: Braden Ast.

* Technology and inventions category champion:

Project title: The Balloon Rocket Car Race.

Winner: Chantel Keiff.

* Chemistry and biochemistry category champion:

Project title: Disappearing Styrofoam.

Winner: Ben Sudkamp.

* Botany category champion:

Project title: Rooting Rampage. Winner: Alex Gast.

* Zoology category champion:

Project title: Milk Cow Milk. Winner: Kaitlyn Jenkins

* Medicine and health category:

Project title: Germ Wars.

Winner: Alexis Leighty.

* Consumer science category:

Project title: Something to Smile About. Winner: Sydney Ernsbarger.

* Best of show award:

Project title: Feel The Burn. Winner: Bronson Smith.

Awards Named After Former Science Teachers:

* Joe Olive Award:

Project title: Five Second Fool.

Winner: Clara Haverstic.

* Levon Haller Award:

Project title: Kolors and Kool-Aid.

Winner: Hallie Short.

* Janet Guthrie Award:

Project title: The Nose Knows.

Winner: Lindley Ferry.

* Larry Hurst Award:

Project title: Hunting Troubles. Winner: Brock Marquardt.

Special awards:

* Healthy Tips Award

Project title: Brain Curls.

Winner: Adrian Bond.

* Most Creative Award

Project title: Are Ants Picky Eaters? Winner: Maggie Leisure.

* Most Practical Science Award

Project title: Stains, Stains Go Away. Winner: Taityn Charles.

* Super Slick Science Award:

Project title: Battery Power. Winner: Calli Beshore.

* Best Artistic Design

Project title: How Does the Sound Of Music Affect a Horse's Heart Beat? Winner: Sami Fine.

* Agriculture Award

. Project title: Pig Out! Winner: Makayla Dulier

* Best Use of Technology Award

Project title: Cell Phone Coverage. Winner: Heaven Tignor