In the spirit of discovery and innovation, we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our young scientists at the 2025 Mater Christi School Science Fair. The event was a resounding success, showcasing the ingenuity and passion of our students across grades 6 through 8. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants and winners who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and scientific thinking.

This year’s science fair was made possible by the dedication and expertise of our distinguished panel of judges, who had the challenging task of evaluating the projects. We extend our gratitude to the following people, whose expertise and insights have been invaluable in recognizing the hard work of our students:

Chris Morse, Anne Halgren, Michelle Donlon, Regan Henry, Kim Gravett, Chris Harvey, Julien Buttolph (MCS ’18), Dr.Erika Edwards, Mike Wasco, Dr. Amanda Kennedy, Dr. Kelly Rohan, Dr. Matt Kinsey, Elaine Keane, Susan Richardson, Charlotte Reed, Kevin Cook, Dr. Jennifer Kaufman, Charlie Maitland, Davis Lavoie (MCS ’15), Teddy Loescher (MCS ’20), Dr. Nimrat Chatterjee, and Josh Blumberg

Congratulations to all students who participated in this year’s science fair. We especially recognize the following award winners:

Grade 6

• 1st Place: Anna Larkin – “Sounds Like a Great Experiment”
• 2nd Place: Eloise Moses – “The Race to Find the Perfect Outfit”
• 3rd Place: Evan Keech – “Solar Panels are Too Cool for School”

Grade 7

• 1st Place: Finch Heilenbach -”The Cleaner Way to Compost”
• 2nd Place (Tie): Rachel Hershey -”Natural Water Filter” and Tara Clogan -”The Last Straw”
• 3rd Place: Cabby Ostrander – ”A Cereal Dispenser that Works”

Grade 8

• 1st Place (Tie): Esther Gray – “The Vanishing Swing” and Adele Carta – “A Change of Heart”
• 2nd Place: Will Winters – ”The Quarterback Sneak”
• 3rd Place: Francesca Paula – “The Capiary Cup”

Pendy Picks
Special recognition goes to the following students for their innovative projects that captured our imaginations and demonstrated the power of scientific inquiry:

• Ella Botten – “Positively Infected”
• Ellys Torney – “The Puck Stopper”
• Nora Schottel -”Trampoline or Sprinting”
• Clara Zhang – “Skateboard”
• Abigail Del Piero – “Automatic Floor Vacuum”

Vermont STEM Fair
The winners are invited to represent our school at the prestigious Vermont Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Fair. This event will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont.

We are incredibly proud of all our students who participated in the Science Fair, demonstrating not only their scientific insight but also their dedication and hard work. To our winners and all participants, you embody the spirit of exploration and discovery that drives us forward. We look forward to seeing how our representatives will inspire and innovate at the Vermont STEM Fair.