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Izzie Hallenberg and Seth Siewing, sixth graders at Malta Middle School, flex their muscles at the school science fair last week in Malta.
Kindergarten top, l to r: Hadley Hammond, Dax Math, Jace Tollefson, Corvin Salveson, Tellen Corneliusen, Madelynn Tatafu and Savannah Rhoads. Bottom, l to r: Shelby Snellman, Conway Pagett, Colter Snedigar, Shaun Snellman, Sam Boonstra, Gabriel Oshio and Kade Bleth.
1st Grade, l to r: Kayla Ottinger, Steeler Blunt, Hoyt Mahan, Garrett Thompson, Sabra Sims, Josie Oxarart and Dawson Jones.
2nd Grade, l to r: Skylar Gilkerson, Collin Simanton, Oslo Stenberg, Aeowyn Austin, Waylon Pagett, Teegan Judd, Emma Ereaux and Saydee Kapp.
3rd Grade, top, l to r: Dawson Hammond, Straud Sims, Alex Oshio, Karlie LaBrie, Trooper Stiles and Kenzie LaBrie. Bottom, l to r: Alexis Boonstra, Alyssa Scott, Mackayla Bachmeier, Hunter Tremblay and Kendall Clause.
4th Grade, top, l to r: Hailey Judd, Ashlyn Sautter, Macey Blunt, Eva Yeadon, Kyann Bergos and Mason Simanton. Bottom, l to r: Mathew Hunter, Owen Thompson, Brittney Sorlie, Charli Carnahan, Kinlie Cummings, Sidney Mayer and Braydon Rhoads.
5th Grade, l to r: Elly Anderson, Gabriella Rich, Ava Moore, Addison Ulrich, Sydney Gibbs, Gabrielle Giblette and Jack Boonstra.
6th Grade, l to r: Izzie Hallenberg, Seth Siewing, Dre Oshio, Jonathan Siewing, Ryan Meneely and Lane Thompson.
The gymnasium at the Malta Elementary School was decorated with some 44 different Science Fair projects turned in by students from grades K though six last Tuesday and on Wednesday, the public was welcomed to the school for an award assembly.
Rachel Mortenson, Science Fair organizer for the past 11 years, said she feared the participants would be even fewer than 2016 low of 37, but was pleasantly surprised to see a trend prove false at this year’s event.
“Generally, the numbers go down each year,” she said prior to the assembly, "but the entries this year are wonderful and we had 52 students participate so this is just great. Thanks to all the parents, teachers, and individuals that help inspire and guide the students to build successful projects and all should be complemented.”
Sixth grade students Dre Oshio and Lane Thompson each earned Six Year Awards for completing science projects each year since the first grade. The young men were awarded a Sacagawea coin and a certificate for their continuous participation in the science fair.
Thompson was one of three sixth grade students who scored identical scores on their science projects this year and each earned a first place medal on Wednesday, tying for first with Seth Siewing and Izzie Hallenburg.
Students were judged by Pat Hickey, Fritz Prelwitz, Russ Osmundson, Bobbi Knudsen , Ashley Gordon, Gretchen Boardman, Orvin Solberg, Stacy Moore, Wendy Majerus, Mark Nathe, DeeDee Hanson and Pastor Kent Gordon.
"The judges had many wonderful comments about the uniqueness and quality of this year’s projects and loved listening to the students present,” Mortenson said.
A total of 15 kindergarteners participated in the science fair this year. Ms. Bates brought down six AP Biology Students, Taylor Eggebrecht, Reba Doucette, Bella Mackey, Macy Knudsen, Billie Orahood, and Joanie Sjostrom, to listen to the kindergartners and judge them on their projects or collections. All received a Participation Certificate and ribbon.
Kindergarten Participants
Sadie Lamoreau “Seashell Collection.” Hadley Hammond “My Little Pony Collection.” Corvin Salveson “My Bugs.” Dax Math “My Colorful Rock Collection” . Shelby Snellman “My Horse Collection.” Shawn Snellman “My Dinosaur Collection.” Tellen Corneliusen “My Rock Collection.” Jace Tollefson “My Rock Collection.” Conway Pagett “My Hotwheels Collection.” Colter Snedigar “My Matchbox Car Collection.” Maddy Tatafu “Baby Doll Collection.” Sam Boonstra “My Lego Mini Figurine Collection.” Savannah Rhodes “My Stuffed Animal Collection.” Gabe Oshio “My Dinosaur Collection.” Kade Bleth “My Legos.”
1st grade medal winners: Physical – Kayla Ottinger. Life – Steeler Blunt and Dawson Jones
2nd grade medal winner: Life – Oslo Stenberg.
3rd grade medal winners: Physical –Dawson Hammond. Earth –Trooper Stiles. Life – Alexis Boonstra and Kendall Clausen.
4th grade medal winners: Physical – Owen Thompson. Life – Braden Rhodes
5th grade medal winners: Physical – Gabby Giblette. Life – Jack Boonstra.
6th grade medal winners: Physical – Johnathan Siewing. Life with identical scores and a tie for first place: Seth Siewing, Izzie Hallenburg, and Lane Thompson.
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