Saint Alphonsus students achieve success at IJAS Regional Science Fair
Fifteen students from Saint Alphonsus Liguori School in Prospect Heights received awards at the Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS) Regional Science Fair at Niles North High School on Saturday, March 7. Ten of the fifteen students received either gold or silver awards.
Seventh grade student, Will Stiefbold, a gold award recipient, qualified for the IJAS State Science Fair this May in Carbonale, Illinois. Stiefbold's project, "Solar Furnace," also drew special recognition by the Optical Society of Chicago. The Society awarded Stiefbold with a cash prize for "the best project in optics or optics related technology."
Science teacher, Glen Crosswhite, and Principal, Fred Muehleman, congratulate the following students for their participation and success in the science fair:
Gold Award Winners
Will Stiefbold
Dominic Capellani
Joey Smith
Silver Award Winners
Lucas Mattson
Sean Pineda
Michelle Cecchin
Torry Davia
Alyssa Moreno
Emily Yacu
Brigitte Cueter
Bronze Award Winners
Jimmy Bilhorn
Gina Tolan
Laura Yacu
Maddie Peric
Nicolina O' Sullivan
For more information about Saint Alphonsus Liguori School or to schedule a tour, please contact us at 847-255-5538 or c.watson@saintalphonsus.com. Saint Alphonsus is a Catholic elementary school educating students from Pre-K through eighth grade.