Americus-Sumter High School
Tennis Court Dedication
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Science Fair Winners:
WINNERS OF THE ASHS SCIENCE FAIR-2012
1st Prize: David Busman
2nd Prize: Dillon Dixon
3rd Prize: Mathew Baldwin
10 Honorable Mentions:
1. Rachel Medlin
2. Kentrell Mercer
3. Lacy Watford
4. Ijermon Cheatham
5. Imari Byod
6. Brandi Laney
7. Joshua Findley
8. Nathan Dodson
9. Javont’e Harper
10.Ciara James
11.Crystal Busbee—Alternate(1)
12. Bryce Benton-Alternate(2)
13. Prerana Kumar-SCMS
Congrats to all the winners!
See a video from the Science Fair
The ASHS Science fair was held on January 13, 2012 @ASHS Gym with lot of fanfare. There were 90 projects exhibited by students from 10th grade to 12th grades. Students from Sumter Middle School also participated. The projects covered different categories: Animal Sciences, Behavior and Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Cellular and Microbiology, Chemistry, Earth and Planetary Science, Energy and Planetary Sciences, Energy and Transportation, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Health Sciences, Microbiology, Physics and Astronomy and Plant Sciences. The Students developed an interest and understanding in knowing Scientific method. The Students demonstrated the highest order of Bloom’s taxonomy—Skill in scientific methods.
Actually, it all began when Research paper in each core subject became mandatory for students. The Science department came up with a rubric to analyze each student’s projects. They gave an outline for students to incorporate the following components in their Science Fair Project: Question/problem, Research, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Results, Conclusion, Visual Display, Logbook and on time Presentation.
Some of the interesting projects were – Can Egg Shells decalcify like our bones?, Magnetism: Future Source of Energy, Does antibacterial hand soap kill more?, A Teenage Epidemic, Optical Illusions, Clean Water! Clear Choice!, Texting While Driving!, Stay Awake for God’s sake! , Teenage Drinking and Driving, Which common materials produce the worst earth/air pollution when burned?, Multitasking: Does Cell Phone use Affect Performance?, What causes individuals to have diabetes?, Self Esteem and sports, Balsa wood construction, Chicken or cow?, When Shake won’t take! The winners of the School science fair will make it to the Regional Science fair @Darton College, Albany.
The Science department thanks all the administrators, teachers and all who were responsible for making the Science fair a success.
Thus, the ASHS Science Fair Students proved that hands-on activities can bring innovations to the Scientific World! Go Panthers!
Paw Print -- December, 2011
A Newsletter for the Panther Nation
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Region 1 AAA All Region Team 2011
Region 1 AAA Offensive 1st Team
QuarterBack Bryce Benton Americus Sumter High School
Region 1 AAA Defensive 1st Team
Def. Line Shykeith Johnson Americus Sumter High School
Def. Back Martina Reese Americus Sumter High School
"It is truly an honor for each young man represented on this list due to the fact that this list was voted on by the head football coaches in Region 1-AAA. I am extremely proud of the young men from Americus – Sumter that are represented on this list. "
Thanks,
Coach Pollock