We are also very pleased to share the results of the 2021 IJAS Region 2 Science Exposition Paper and/or Poster Sessions held virtually during the past couple of weeks.  All of our 7th and 8th graders worked so hard on their projects and papers.  Here are the results:

• Paper Session:  Zaydan Hutchinson (Gold), Sela Nucum (Gold), Haley O'Donnell (Gold), Aaron Serrano (Gold)

Regional Awards:

• Superior Achievement Paper Award: Aaron Serrano (Certificate, Museum of Science & Industry Membership, $50 Amazon gift card)

• Poster Session: Zaydan Hutchinson (Gold), Avery Lee (Gold), Karolina Kyrych (Gold), Efi Malliaras (Gold), Sela Nucum (Gold), Haley O'Donnell (Silver), Kate Perez (Bronze), Anna Quaranta (Gold), Aaron Serrano (Gold)

Special Awards:

• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, & Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE):  Zaydan Hutchinson ($75)
• Nick Testa Paper Company:  Karolina Kyrych ($25)
• Society for Technical Communication: Aaron Serrano ($150)

Regional Awards:

• Top Poster Awards:  Zaydan Hutchinson, Karolina Kyrych, Avery Lee, Sela Nucum, Anna Quaranta, Aaron Serrano  (Medallions)

Great job to all of our students!  We also want to express our thanks to Ms. Alex Calcagno, Mr. Marc Colavitti, Mr. Bob Hilger, Mrs. Susan Hilger, Mrs. Nicole Petracco, Mr. Joe Ronchi, and Mrs. Karen Ronchi, who helped to make the Region 2 virtual science fair possible by serving as Safety, Paper Session, and Poster Session judges from St. Monica Academy. 

Pictured below, the students wearing the medallions will be represeting St. Monica Academy in the Illinois State Science Fair later this month.