Several Sargent Secondary students in grades 7–12 recently earned the opportunity to compete at the 77th Colorado Science and Engineering Fair, held in Fort Collins. Under the guidance of their teachers, Rafe Paulson and Terri Paulson, these students achieved outstanding success at the state level, exemplifying Sargent’s commitment to academic excellence.
The following students received honors:
- Liam Griffin (10th grade)
• Colorado Chemistry Teachers’ Association Award — $150 - Tanner Houser (12th grade)
• 3rd Place, Physics — $75
• Little Shop of Physics Discovery Award — $50
• Will advance to compete at the International Science Fair - Kenley Mitchell (8th grade)
• 1st Place, Chemistry — $225
• Elmer Bernard Award for Best Scientific Writing — $75
• Air and Waste Management Award — $200
• Will attend the International Science Fair as a Junior Observer - Khaleesi Reynolds (7th grade)
• Honorable Mention, Animal Sciences
• Colorado Biology Teachers’ Award — $150
• Veterinary Medical Sciences Award — $100 - Kynzleigh Hanel (7th grade)
• 1st Place, Biomedical Sciences — $225 - Cason Mattive (7th grade)
• Honorable Mention, Physics - Talon Hodgson (7th grade)
• Department of Agriculture and Biology Award — $100
• Naval Research Award — $75 - Callie Griffin (7th grade)
• Honorable Mention, Engineering
• Little Shop of Physics Award (scientific equipment)
• Society of Women Engineers Award — $100
• STEM Girls Award — $100
• Amelia Earhart Award — $100
Also representing Sargent Secondary at the state fair were Paisley VanDiver and Jacey Francis.
Both Rafe and Terri Paulson earned the honors of accompanying their students to Phoenix, Arizona, as their students compete at the International Science Fair.
Sargent Secondary congratulates all participants for their hard work, dedication, and impressive achievements at this prestigious event.
