Achievements of Young Scientists in Lexington-Richland School District Five

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The Lexington-Richland School District Five recently celebrated its talented young scientists during the 2025 Science Fairs. From elementary to high school, students showcased impressive projects in various categories, including math, engineering, and life sciences. Noteworthy achievements were acknowledged, demonstrating the district’s commitment to fostering innovation and critical thinking. In addition to the science fairs, students excelled in other competitions, including film and culinary arts, highlighting the well-rounded excellence of the district’s students.

Exciting Achievements Shine in Lexington-Richland School District Five!

Lexington, SC – The science community in Lexington-Richland School District Five is buzzing with excitement as the winners of the 2025 Science Fairs have been announced! Young scientists from the district pulled out all the stops to showcase their awe-inspiring projects across various categories, from the nifty world of engineering to the fascinating realms of earth and life sciences.

Elementary Science Fair Winners Show Off Their Ingenuity

Our youngest science aficionados kicked things off with the Elementary (5th Grade) Science Fair. The competition was fierce, but a few standout projects took home some shiny awards!

• Math/Engineering: First Place was awarded to Evan Yancey-Jones from Harbison West Elementary for his brilliant project!
• Earth/Environmental Science: Teaming up for first place were Macallister Alspach, Aubreigh Buckingham, and Caroline Pressley, all from Chapin Intermediate.
• Life Science: Lillian Chen of Harbison West Elementary snagged the top spot, while Montrell Felder, Maddy Harley, and Sela Smith-Galloway from Dutch Fork Elementary took second place.
• Physical Science: First place was claimed by Alaina Dickerson from Harbison West Elementary. The Chapin Intermediate team of Zeus Chung, Lewis Hardison, Cyrus Ranieri, and McKinley Novak claimed the second prize.

In a show of serious talent, honorable mentions were given out, celebrating many amazing participants! The future looks bright for these budding scientists!

Intermediate and Middle School Marvels

Next up, the Intermediate/Middle School Science Fair continued the trend of excellence with impressive entries showcasing creative ideas and scientific inquiry.

• Math/Engineering: First Place went to the dynamic team of Milly Berry, Alexis Greene, Mary Mac Hood, and Aniston Hooks from Chapin Middle.
• Earth/Environmental Science and Life Science: SaiRuthvika Garapati and Scarlett Gore from Irmo Middle earned top honors.
• Physical Science: The first-place award was clinched by Rahaf Alzuabidi and Carenza Smith from Dutch Fork Middle, demonstrating their solid understanding of scientific principles.

These students have proven that they can think critically and innovate effectively. A big round of applause for our middle school scientists!

High School Science and Engineering Fair Highlights

Finally, the spotlight turned to the final level of the competitions at the High School Science and Engineering Fair. Students from various schools exhibited their research and engineering prowess.

• Math/Engineering: The first place honor went to the remarkable trio of Annabell Ashton, A’Najzah Mayers, and Madeline Touchberry from The Center and Chapin High.
• Earth/Environmental Science: Dutch Fork High’s Hunter Taylor took home the gold.
• Life Science: The winning team of Margaret Ryan Floyd, Layla Lindler, and Piper Peterson from The Center and Chapin High dazzled the judges with their project.

The competition was not only fierce, but it also celebrated the hard work and dedication of all participants. Many students received honorable mentions, showcasing just how broad and deep the talent pool is in Lexington-Richland District Five.

Additional Achievements in Our School District

The success didn’t stop at the science fairs! Richland Northeast High School’s Lillian Mirosavich earned second place in CSPAN’s StudentCam competition with her fantastic video project “Carolina Connections: Understanding Others,” bringing home a $1,500 prize!

On another sweet note, Dezyah Dewitt, a third-grade star from Cayce Elementary, took the crown for the 13th Annual Future Chefs Challenge in the Lexington Two district.

And let’s not forget about the arts! The talented Irmo High School Concert Choir serenaded the Big Apple with a performance at Carnegie Hall on March 16, 2025, showcasing the diverse talents residing in our schools!

With such remarkable achievements across the board, it’s clear that the students of Lexington-Richland School District Five are on the fast track to success!

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