PHOTO GALLERY: Gifted Students Showcase Projects at iNight

Cameron Middle School seventh grader Nick Crotty identified and built a stereolithographic 3-D printer, he believes is the best for the average consumer, as part of his iNight project.

The Sage student was one of more than 100 students who presented their independent study projects to parents and school administrators Monday evening at Walsh Middle School. SAGE is the district’s gifted and talented program.

Barbieri Elementary grade 5 student Nicholas Jewell did his project on who would be the better hockey player, if they played in the same era - Bobby Orr or Wayne Gretzky.

Wilson Elementary student Ryan de Souza tried to predict what would have happened to the United States, if the battle of Gettysburg, during the Civil War, never happened.

Fuller Middle School grade 7 student Jocelyn Wadland analyzed fashion trends to provide insight into the latest styles worn today. She interviewed a TJX executive and determine that 70’s fashion fad like wide-legged bottoms and espadrille shoes are making a come back. She also learned that Y necklaces are in style.

Many of the students selected topics on animals, including Hemenway Elementary’s Margaert Steiner. The second grader evaluated parrots, cockatoos, and toucans to determine why parrots talk more than the other two birds.

Potter Road Elementary’s Maya Zaref, a second grade student, explored why pandas are endangered, and what can be done to help them.

Dunning Elementary third grader Max Hurowitz conduct experiments with balsamic vinegar to show the relationship between chemistry and cooking. His pearls of balsamic were popular with visitors.

While some students did independent research, others created items.

Matthew Koltenuk, a third grade student at Stapleton Elementary, created an ABC book about black holes for his project.

Emily Tiger, a fourth grader at McCarthy Elementary, created an animation program for her project.

Tristan Elkins, a fifth grade student at Stapleton, created a video game using blueprints and technology, while Fuller Middle School sixth grade student Samuel Friend analyzed the effects of video game violence in kids ages 10-13.

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Slideshow of photos provided by Petroni Media Company. Click on the link to view more than 40 photos from last night’s event on the company’s Facebook page.