Marfa Elementary School students put on a science fair
MARFA – Since December 2, Marfa Elementary School students in third through sixth grades have been investigating something of interest in the field of science. Each student chose a topic and conducted a scientific experiment for the Science Fair competition.
Third grader Charles Marginot took first place in his grade at the science fair. (photo by ALBERTO TOMAS HALPERN)
Judges were secured who have expertise in the field of science from Sul Ross State University, Dirks-Anderson Elementary School in Fort Davis, and Marfa High School.
Students were on hand to answer questions about their project boards and experiments to the judges from 9am to noon on Tuesday.
Marfa Public Radio interviewed the first-place winners during the afternoon while students from all grade levels visited the Science Fair.
Even PreK students enjoyed a lesson about electrical circuits at the Science Fair. The Science Fair ended with an Open House on Tuesday evening for the community to see the students’ hard work.
Many thanks go to those in the community who helped make this a successful experience.
The winners
3rd Grade
1st, Charles Marginot; 2nd, Nalu Grushkus; 3rd, Zachary Gomez.
Marfa Elementary School third-grader Nalu Grushkus won second place in her grade at the Marfa Elementary School Science Fair on Tuesday. She is the daughter of Suzie Grushkus and Ronnie Johnson. Please see complete results and more photos on page 10.
4th Grade
1st, Alyanna Hernandez; 2nd, Jacinda Valenzuela; 3rd, Jared Fuentez.
5th Grade
1st, Kaci Flores; 2nd, Jesse Garcia; 3rd, Huck Roch.
6th Grade
1st, Maria Vega; 2nd, Joani Cataño; 3rd, Eli Rinehart.
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