The students

worked on the projects for much of one quarter.

Although

parents supplied the materials, they were not allowed to help. All work

was done at school. Once all the completed projects were arranged in

the gym, a team of volunteer judges began their work. Two judges graded

each project and their scores were averaged for the final percentage.

Children above the pre-first level was also interviewed for accuracy

and content of their reports by the judges.

The pre-first

through third grade winners were Rachel Carter, Bradley Belveal, Diana

Ruppenthal, Sam Smith, Blake Miranda, Rachel Caudelle, Katy Wilson,

Danielle Ruppenthal, Cori Robinson and Sean Plunkett.

The winners

for the fourth through sixth grades included Erin Hogan, Brandon Belveal,

Brooke Miranda, Keely Williams, Whitney Wright, Kaity Bulger, Emily

Roberts, Dylan Crumbley, Ryan Lloyd, Will Geeslin, Katie Parker and

Kelly Jackson.

These students

were chosen for their top scores in their grades, and they all received

trophies. The other students received superior, excellent and good ribbons

based on their scores.