Newcastle High School Students Earn Top Honors at Northeast Regional Science Fair

Newcastle High School students showcased their innovative research and scientific achievements at the Northeast Regional Science Fair in Newcastle, Wyoming on January 29. Young minds from across the region came together to compete in a variety of disciplines, including Earth & Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Health Sciences, Life Science, and Physical Science.

Newcastle High students earned multiple top awards and special honors:

Award Winners

Earth & Environmental Science

1st Place – Hailey Beastrom & Ruth Rose – Tornadoes
The Mario Mansilla Award for Geological Awesomeness – This prestigious award, named after Mario Mansilla, honors outstanding work in geology. Mario was known for his vast career across the Americas and his passion for rare elements and geology. This award reflects his love for outdoor activities like rock climbing, biking, and hang gliding.

Engineering & Mathematics

3rd Place – Logan Olson – The Voice
2nd Place – Callie Christensen – Hearing Aid STEM
1st Place – Caleb Hoover – PET Filament

Health Sciences

3rd Place – Ashlynn Shroyer – How Micro-bacterial Cultures are Affected by Human Activity
2nd Place – Baleigh Knight – AI vs Real
1st Place – Samuel Cunningham – Shoe Podiatry

Life Science

1st Place – Heidi Sanford – Proteins’ Effect on Eggs

Physical Science

3rd Place – Blake Sidener – Lloyd’s Mirror
2nd Place – Ethan Parson – Burning Chemicals Affecting Color
1st Place – Hollie Swentesky – Caffeine and Typing Speed

Special Awards

The following students were selected for their exceptional presentations and research in various categories:

Germ Thorough! Award (Judge Panel 1) – For a strong, concise explanation and dynamic presentation in biological science:
Ashlynn Shroyer – How Micro-bacterial Cultures are Affected by Human Activity
Outstanding Freshman Award (Judge Panel 2) – For poise and a strong understanding of the topic:
Heidi Sanford – Proteins’ Effect on Eggs
Dressed for Success Award (Judge Panel 3) – For effectively utilizing attire to enhance the presentation:
Samuel Cunningham – Shoe Podiatry
Passionate Humanitarian Award (Judge Panel 4) – For knowledge and passion in a deliberate, thought-out project:
Caleb Hoover – PET Filament
Engagement Award (Judge Panel 5) – For thorough research and clear data presentation:
Baleigh Knight – AI vs Real
Stop the Spread! Award (Judge Panel 6) – For well-researched and executed work:
Ashlynn Shroyer – How Micro-bacterial Cultures are Affected by Human Activity
Hearing for the Future Award (Judge Panel 7) – For the most resourceful and life-applicable research:
Callie Christensen – Hearing Aid STEM