Elementary School Scientists Honored in Competition

Budding scientists in Glendora Unified’s five elementary schools competed in a jeopardy-style science competition May 16, garnering several awards and accolades.

It was the third year for this event in which each school’s 5^th graders vied for one of three spots on their school’s team.

These 5^th graders spend their year preparing for the California State Standards Test in Science. Many of the teams hold practice sessions during recesses and after school to encourage students to do their best on the test. Each school then holds a site competition to determine their bowl players. The result is 18 of the district’s best elementary science students.

The bowl participants this year were:

– Elisabeth Aigeldinger, Emily Gates, Justin Salazar and alternate, Liam Finnegan.

– Amit Jaliparty, Sidney Scott, Brielle Wolfe and alternate, Shannon Scott.

– Jasmine Ferrarer, Ireland Kelly, Darrion Williams and alternate, Cole Hillier.

– Sara Daniel, Chris Higginbotham, Carl Viyar and alternate, Vanessa Viyar.

– Ronan Alam, Sean Hanks, Kirsten White and alternate, Brandon Ung.

Stanton’s team took home the gold medals, a trophy and $100 for a college savings account for a 1^st place finish.

La Fetra’s team took home silver medals and $50 for college. Sutherland’s team took home the bronze. All participants took home a certificate of participation.

The competition was judged by Dr. Eric Rabitoy, Dean of Sciences at Citrus College and his panel: Carol Kemp from Goddard MS, Steve Montgomery from Glendora High School and Steve Taylor, a professional chemist.