photo | Luann Dart With her project, “Fighting Bac,” sophomore Halle Rivinius tested whether antibiotics or viruses kill bacteria better.
photo | Luann Dart With her project, "Mini Monsters," sixth-grader MyKenzie Winkler placed 14 petri dishes around her home to capture bacteria from the air.
Blue ribbon winners earning a trip to compete at the Regional Science Fair in Mandan on March 17.
Fifth Grade First Place: Kaydence Zimmerman Second Place: Kaylee Maier Third Place: Logan Schatz
Sixth Grade First Place: Aidan Zacher Second Place: MyKenzie Winkler Third Place: Bree Rivinius
Seventh Grade First Place: Trey Heid Second Place: Brooke Banyai Third Place: JaLyn Raab
Eighth Grade First Place: Madison Zimmerman Second Place: Ameerah Rosin Third Place: Weston Zacher
Freshmen First Place: Zoey Heid Second Place: Anna Schatz Third Place: Kayedenn Rivinius
Sophomores First Place: Halle Rivinius Second Place: Allie Friesz Third Place: Jamie Maier
From fighting bacteria to growing an aquaponic garden, Elgin/New Leipzig School District students researched, documented, then nervously stood by their results during the Feb. 21 science fair in Elgin.
Students in grades 5-10 are required to create a science project for the local fair, while it’s optional for juniors and seniors.
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