John Brown science fair winners announced

RATHDRUM - One hundred and seven entries were part of the recent 18th annual science fair at John Brown Elementary.

Students in kindergarten through the sixth grade participated in the event.

Lakeland High science students and their teacher, Janine Williams, judged the projects.

Judging criteria was based on creative ability, scientific thought, thoroughness, skill and clarity.

Here are the results:

* K-fourth grade

Super Scientist: Jimmy Gardiner, "Electrons, Neutrons, and Protons"

First place: Paige Stranahan, "Finding a Rainbow in a Black Marker"

Second place: Kaedyn Russell, "Lava in a Cup"

Third place: Karlye Thomas, "Which Gum Flavor Lasts the Longest?"

* Fifth grade

Super Scientist: Richie Thomas, "Energy Efficient Windows"

First place: Kiersten Sawley, "Black Text on White or White Text on Black"

Second place: Eryhn Gardiner, "What Causes the Tides?"

Third place: Jazmine Dove, "Which Lives Longer?"

* Sixth grade

Super Scientist: Kerinsa Haselip, "Acid Rain Affects Aquatic Life"

First place: Angelyce Pugh, "Where the Stars Have Gone"

Second place: Tyler Snyder, "The Foaming Fountain"

Third place: Hailee Jo Daniel, "How Temperature affects a Basketball When You Dribble It"

Best of Show

Ashleigh Morgan, "Does Water Temperature Effect Plant Growth?"

People's Choice

Jalen Skalskiy, "Charging a Cell Phone"