Lehman Catholic High School held its annual Science Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the Sever Family Gymnasium. LCHS students submitted 57 projects to be exhibited and judged. Thirteen students received superior ratings, qualifying them to participate in the district competition. Students must earn at least 36 out of a possible 40 points to receive a superior rating.

Pictured Left to Right: Brian Baumann (9), Ethan Stiver (10), David Rossman (12), Annie Stiver (12), Meghan Chamberlin (12), Brandon Jones (11), Alex Lundy (9), Joshua George (12), Cooper Steiner (9), Jack Earhart (9), Jeremiah LaForme (9). Not pictured are Sophia Magoteaux (9), Layla Platfoot (9), and Daniel Carlisle (9)

Lehman Catholic Junior Brandon Jones received the highest rating of 40 points for his project, Effectiveness of Different Earth Ions on Preventing Alpha - Amalason Denaturation.

The following Lehman Catholic students also received a superior rating on their project.

Seniors :
Meghan Chamberlin - Inhibition of Bacteria by Breast Milk
Joshua George - Using Data to Analyze GK Performance
David Rossman - Comparison of Accuracy of Pigmented versus Clear Resin
Annie Stiver - Inhibition of Staphylococcus Epidermidis

Sophomores:
Sophia Magoteaux - Which Wood Burns the Longest?
Ethan Stiver - Which Chlorine Puck is Most Effective?

Freshman:
Brian Baumann - Effects of Magnets on Batteries
Daniel Carlisle - Will Temperature Affect the Bounce of a Basketball?
Jack Earhart - How Aircraft Become Invisible to Radar
Jeremiah LaForme - Does BPM of Music Affect Reaction Time?
Alex Lundy - What is the Best Way to Prevent Erosion?
Layla Platfoot - Do pH Levels Affect Soybean Growth?
Cooper Steiner - Which Fishing Knot is the Strongest?

The Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in Biotechnology & Biomedical Research was awarded to junior Brandon Jones and senior Annie Stiver. Senior David Rossman earned the Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in Advanced Materials for his project. 

All students who participated in the Science Fair received a certificate from the Ohio Academy of Science.

Lehman is grateful to the judges for giving their time and expertise to judge the projects. This year’s judges included: Jenny Weber, Dr. Paul Weber, Tony Coronati, Tom Rossmann, Tom Largent, Ken Monnier, Joe Bundy, Mike Velez, Gary Bonifas, Dr. Chris Johnson, Judy Briggs, Melissa Galbreath, Dr. John Wilding, Dr. Cara Wolters, Dr. Greg Schmiesing, Denise Stauffer, Kris Pax, Tim Woodward, Teresa Haller, Dr. Jeff VanTreese, Kathy Cavinder, Cam Haller, Nancy Deafenbaugh, Tony Schroeder, Michael Cerrone, Tony Wagner, Luke Bertke, Adam D'Amico, Dean Rindler, Gwen Stiver, Beth Hoying, Robyn Sprock, Jim Hemm, and Sister Ginny Scherer, Nick Wolters

The faculty of the Lehman Catholic Science Department who mentored the students in preparing for the event include Tracy Hall, Leah Bertke, and Nick Wolters.

The District Science Fair will be a hybrid event held on March 12, 2022. Those who receive superiors at that level will be invited to the State Science Fair.