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2016 Yuma County Science Expo Winners

Alberto Urbierta - University of Arizona Yuma Learning Center

The 2016Yuma County Science and Engineering Expo winners will be honored at a ceremony in Yuma High School’s Snider Auditorium on Feb. 17.

Elementary, middle school and high school students competed at the expo. The event was held Feb. 5 at Arizona Western College.

The projects covered a range of subjects including chemistry, physics, botany, zoology, environmental science, health and engineering.

The top three finalists in each category will receive awards. The ceremony begins at 6 pm.

High School Finalists

Biochemistry & Chemistry

  • Alexandra Fernandez and Alyssa Smith, Yuma High School
  • Everardo Tejeda and Oscar Rosas, Yuma High School
  • Jonathan Hines, Gila Ridge

Earth & Environmental Science

  • Esther Lopez and Thelma Gonzales, Cibola High School
  • Tayler Ellsworth and Kayley Melton, Gila Ridge
  • Paola Hernandez, San Luis High School

Zoology

  • Jesus Perez Salazar and Gerardo Cordova, Yuma High School
  • Isabel Herrera, Yuma Catholic
  • Alenia Esquivel, Yuma Catholic

Botany

  • Rene Barraza and Nathalie Barraza, Yuma High School
  • Emily Sibitsky, Yuma Catholic
  • Daisy Carillo and Sarai Sarabia, Cibola High School

Engineering & Technology

  • Alexis Devries, Cibola High School
  • Marco Lastra and Abraham Sanchez, San Luis High School
  • Gabriela Leyva and Angel Cabrera, Yuma High School

Health, Medicine & Microbiology

  • Lizbeth Marquez, Cibola High School
  • Isabel Loredo and Rosa Vazquez, Cibola High School
  • Melissa Valenzuela, Yuma Catholic

Physics

  • Connor Takesuye, Gila Ridge
  • Brock Boyd, Yuma Catholic
  • Anny Zhen Chen and Edwardo Felix, Yuma Catholic

Middle School Finalists

Biochemistry & Chemistry

  • Jade Butcher, Centennial
  • Jordon Jones, St. Francis Catholic School
  • Sophia Ruiz and Allyson Munoz, Centennial

Earth & Environmental Science

  • Kianna Garcia and Haley Edwards, Crane Middle School
  • Danielle Monroe, Southwest Christian School
  • Davelyn Willinger, Centennial

Zoology

  • Faith Sandoval and Dara Salinas, Centennial
  • Celeste Garcia and Jocelynn Zaragoza, Centennial
  • Seanna Jo Engel, Immaculate Conception

Botany

  • Yesenia Siemens, Crane Middle School
  • Emma Gwynn, St. Francis Catholic School
  • Maddie Waters, St. Francis Catholic School

Engineering & Technology

  • Ali Schmunk, Southwest Christian School
  • Samantha Jones and Miyu Greer, Centennial
  • Oscar Garcia, Somerton Middle School

Health, Medicine & Microbiology

  • Michele Andre, Southwest Christian School
  • Emmanuel Moreno, Southwest Christian School
  • Karen Ornelas, Somerton Middle School

Physics

  • Kaylee Jones, Ron Watson Middle School
  • Elise Smart, Southwest Christian School
  • Genesis Padilla and Lluvia Villalobos, Centennial

Elementary School Finalists

Biochemistry & Chemistry

  • Vivianna Schwamm, Mesquite Elementary
  • Ana Paula Figueroa, Immaculate Conception
  • Wyatt Norred, Amerischools Academy

Earth & Environmental Science

  • Andrew Boelts, Gowan Science Academy
  • Hailey Chulamorkodt, Gowan Science Academy
  • Jenna Copp, Rancho Viejo

Zoology

  • Gabe Quelvog, Mesquite Elementary
  • Alani Trudgeon, Desert View Academy
  • Matthew Boelts, Gowan Science Academy

Botany

  • Kaiya Jessen, Gowan Science Academy
  • Matthew Moore, Gowan Science Academy
  • Nathan Windley, Gowan Science Academy

Engineering & Technology

  • Cooper Kravitz, Mesquite Elementary
  • Kendra Jimenez, Mesquite Elementary
  • Emma Amon, St. Francis Catholic School

Health, Medicine & Microbiology

  • Erick Martinez, Palmcroft Elementary
  • Rebekah Clingen and Karime Hernandez, Rancho Viejo
  • Delaney Watrus, Ron Watson Middle School

Physics

  • Hanna Twoomy, St. Francis Catholic School
  • Quinn Nemeth, Gowan Science Academy
  • Sienna Kimber, Desert View Academy