Vipers advance to state from regional science fair

Vandegrift Vipers go to state in science fair: Caitlyn Garrett; Sameeksha Jayaprakash, Rachel Reynolds, Samuel Li, Tanuj Tekkale, Shaunak Pandey, Dylan Phan

Rachel Reynolds and Sameeksha Jayaprakash 2nd Mathematics

VANDEGRIFT VOICE

Seven Vandegrift students advanced from the regional science fair to the state science fair March 24-25 at Texas A&M University after first and second place finishes. Junior Caitlin Garrett additionally qualified for the international science fair with her “Best of Fair” distinction and first place in mathematics. The state fair remains an opportunity to add to the international science fair docket which will be held in Dallas this year.

Results and photos gathered by Justyne Biddle 

Samuel Li – 2nd in Earth and Environmental
Shaunak Pandey – 2nd Environmental Engineering
Rachel Reynolds and Sameeksha Jayaprakash 2nd Mathematics
Tanuj Tekkale – 2nd Chemistry
Caitlin Garrett earned 1st Mathematics at region science fair and won “Best of Fair” so she’s competing in ISEF (Internationals). Justyne Biddle
Vandegrift Vipers go to state in science fair: Caitlyn Garrett; Sameeksha Jayaprakash, Rachel Reynolds, Samuel Li, Tanuj Tekkale, Shaunak Pandey, Dylan Phan