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Bladen County Schools celebrated its brightest young scientists at the district’s Science and Engineering Fair, held yesterday at the district office. Talented students in grades 4 through 8 showcased their impressive projects, wowing judges with their creativity, research, and scientific ingenuity.

A panel of expert judges evaluated the projects, including Roy Corpening, a retired middle school science teacher; Lee Anne Bryan, an engineering and information technology instructor; Charles Aiken, NCDPI section chief for mathematics, science, and STEM; and Connie Kinlaw, a retired K-5 science curriculum specialist and high school science teacher.

After careful deliberation, the winners were announced:

4th Grade

1st Place – Leise Terry

2nd Place – Sacred Blanks

5th Grade

1st Place – Bristol Ratley

2nd Place – Aaron Bethea

3rd Place – Connor Coffman

6th Grade

1st Place – Peyton Nichols

2nd Place – Madian Hernandez

7th Grade – Earth/Environmental Science

1st Place – Chassidy Dennis-Smith

2nd Place – Isabel Gardner

3rd Place – Tyshawn King

7th Grade – Biology

1st Place – Owen Hall

2nd Place – Tristan Pittman

8th Grade – Biology

1st Place – Avery Smith

2nd Place – Amanda Bollinger

3rd Place (Tie) – Alayna Roberson & Brooklyn Sasser

7th Grade – Chemistry

1st Place – Caity McLaurin & Tiyana Singletary

2nd Place – Shaylynn Nealy & Gabby Owens

8th Grade – Chemistry

1st Place – Luke Bridgers

8th Grade – Technology

1st Place – Joanna Gonzalez Velazquez

2nd Place – Tyrone Freeman

Best in Show – Highest Overall Score

Luke Bridgers

All first-place winners have earned the opportunity to compete at the Regional Science Fair, which will take place at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke on February 15.

Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and dedication! Stay tuned for updates in February as our students take their talents to the next level.