CREAM OF THE CROP … Winners of the 2021 Sumner Awards for best science fair projects were Eleana VanArsdalen and Joe Reamsnyder
By: Tim Kays
A total of 23 Superior scores and 8 High Excellents were earned at the 2021 Hilltop Science Department Science Fair on February 13.
Projects are graded on a 0-40 point scale, with a Superior score receiving between 36 and a perfect 40 points. Receiving the coveted Sumner Award for the top project was Eleana VanArsdalen in the Junior High category, with her project, “Does Texting Affect Reaction Time?”
Joe Reamsnyder won the Sumner Award in the High School category with his project, “Engineering a Modified Brewbaker and Kwack Medium for Cucurbita pepo.”
The complete listing of the top projects and award winners was as follows…
2021 Hilltop Junior High School Science Fair Award Winners
Junior High High Excellents – (34 -35): Jaren Dennison, Brock Kesler, Brynn Rodriguez, Kenley Routt, Cameron Schlosser
Superiors – (36-40): Eleana VanArsdalen, Giada Rising, Lindee Lammon, Kason Rediger, Julia Dickinson, Brooke Moreland
By Category
Chemistry/Physics/Behavioral Science
Sponsored in Memory of Blake Wyse
1st: Giada Rising, 2nd: Kason Rediger
Environmental Science or Consumerism
Sponsored by Millcreek-West Unity Teachers’ Association
1st: Julia Dickinson
Plant or Earth Science
Sponsored by the Omnibus Club
1st: Brooke Moreland, 2nd: Kenley Routt
Microbiology/Zoology or Animal Science
Sponsored by the Hilltop Athletic Boosters
1st: Lindee Lammon
Junior High Special Award Categories
Outstanding Presentation Award
Sponsored by West Unity Lions Club
To: Cameron Schlosser
Outstanding Originality and Creativity
Sponsored by The Three Arts Club
To : Brock Kesler
Outstanding Artistic Display
Sponsored by the Farmers and Merchants State Bank
To: Brynn Rodriguez and Libbie Baker (Tie)
Sumner Award for the top Junior High School Project
Sponsored by KAMCO Industries
To: Eleana VanArsdalen, Project: Does Texting Affect Reaction Time?
2021 Hilltop High School Science Fair Award Winners
High School High Excellents – (33-35): Keely Burdine, Avrie Johnston, Elijah Kuszmaul
Superiors – (36-40): Justin Ayala, Ty Creamer, Gabe Matthews, Leanna Baker, Ericka Dennison, Allison McKinney, Bryce Buehrer, Ian Hoffman, Brody McNeal, Ella Calvin, Alexandra Horton, Carmen Merillat, Kacy Connolly, Jozlyn Jones, Joe Reamsnyder, Hunter Leupp, Julia Schuurman
By Category
Behavioral/Social Science and Chemistry
Sponsored by Unity Plumbing and Heating
1st: Jozlyn Jones, 2nd: (4 placements), Ian Hoffman, Hunter Leupp, Carmen Merillat, Allison McKinney
Medicine/Health Science and Microbiology
Sponsored by PJ and T Transportation
1st: Leanna Baker, 2nd: Alex Horton
Physics and Plants
Sponsored by KAMCO
1st: Bryce Buehrer
High School Special Awards
Outstanding Presentation of a Project
Sponsored by Three Arts Club
To: Gabe Matthews
Outstanding Originality and Creativity
Sponsored by West Unity Lions Club
To: Julia Schuurman
Outstanding Scientific Method
Sponsored in Memory of Harold and Teresa Jones
To: Ella Calvin and Kacy Connolly (Tie)
Sumner Award for the Top High School Project
Sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Tom Taylor
To: Joe Reamsnyder, Project Title: Engineering a Modified Brewbaker and Kwack Medium for Cucurbita pepo
Tim can be reached at tim@thevillagereporter.com
