- Academics
On March 20, 2024, seven Honors Chemistry students participated in the Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit, competing against almost 600 high school students in the area. All seven students were recognized with various awards.
The following is a list of the students, their project names, and awards:
Student Name |
Project Name |
Award(s) |
John Kiousis ‘26 |
Shocking Salts |
Honorable Mention |
Kyle Paris ‘26 |
Gear Ratios in Action |
Rating of Excellent |
Jack Connors ‘26 |
Effect of pH on Plaque Buildup |
Rating of Excellent |
Jeremiah Furtado ‘26 |
Cell Phone Radiation Emission and Mitigation |
Rating of Excellent |
Shay Simons ‘25 |
Strike vs. Homerun |
Rating of Outstanding |
Aidan Ritz ‘25 |
Bridge Integrity |
3rd Place + James T Battle Memorial Award |
James Wigton ‘26 |
Magnetic Fields Affecting Planarians Regeneration |
1st Place + Society For In Vitro Biology Certificate of Achievement |
By placing first, James also qualified to compete in the Michigan Science and Engineering Fair on April 6, where he placed third.
“I'm proud of all of the students who competed in the Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit this year. For James to have placed so high at both the metro and especially the state level is an incredible achievement,” stated Caitlin O’Connell, Science Department Chair.