Local base students score big at Kern County Science Fair

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  The Kern County Science Foundation held its annual  Kern County Regional Science Fair March 23-24 in Bakersfield, California. Several Edwards AFB students earned top honors and scholarships. For the ninth time, Desert High School won the Perpetual Trophy Award and a $500 prize. Congratulations to all the winners!

Kern County Science Fair Results

1st Place: Behavioral Sciences: Sarah Erickson -  $250
1st Place: Pharmacology/Toxology: Kayla Williams -  $250

2nd Place: Applied Mechanics: James Kok
2nd Place: Microbiology: Garron Ireton
2nd Place: Pharmacology/Toxology: Krista Antonio
2nd Place: Plant Biology: Larson LeDuc/Ken Ross

3rd Place: Plant Biology: Donald Carling
3rd Place: Mammalian Biology: Sean Cooper/Allison Pitts

SPECIAL AWARDS

Kern County Science Foundation Senior Scholarships
· Larson LeDuc: $1500
· Gabrielle Evey: $1000
California Association of Pest Control Advisors Agriculture Awards
· Larson LeDuc: $200
· Ken Ross: $200
American Chemical Society Awards
· Garron Ireton: $150
· Donald Carling: $50
Naval Research Awards
· James Kok: $50