Eighth grade future scientists

Nigel Derstine, Adam Basinger, Josh Garmatter,Bryce Johnston, Erica Sheehan and Brittany Neuenschwander

Several Bluffton eighth graders participated in the state science fair on May 9 in Columbus. Six Bluffton students advanced to districts and four advanced to the state fair, according to Dave Bracy, science teacher.

Erica Sheehan - Superior
Project Title: What happens when your feet hit the ground?

Nigel Derstine - Excellent
Project Title: Random number generation

OAS AWARD Sponsored Awards - COCACM Computer Science Award For: Outstanding projects demonstrating software applications in computer science excluding games, Grade: 7-12

Bryce Johnston - Excellent
Project Title: Farthest soccer kick

Adam Basinger - Excellent
Project Title: Natural healers

Qualifing for District Science Fair
Brittany Neuenschwander - Excellent - Music verses Blood Pressure
Josh Garmatter - Excellent - Salt sensitivity can be a danger