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5 First Place Winners at State STEM Competition

5 First Place Winners at State STEM Competition

Heritage Students Triumphs with 5 First Place Winners at State STEM Competition

American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach campus, achieved remarkable success at this year’s Florida Junior Academy of Sciences (FJAS) competition held in Lakeland, Florida. The event, hosted by the Florida chapter of the American Junior Academy of Science and affiliated with the Florida Academy of Sciences, showcased the scientific expertise of middle school and high school students from across the state. American Heritage Schools, known for its commitment to academic excellence, made a significant impact at the competition with an impressive display of scientific research and innovation.

Heritage Students Triumphs with 5 First Place Winners at State STEM Competition

Out of the twelve participants representing American Heritage Schools, eleven placed in the top four of their respective categories, demonstrating the depth of talent and dedication within the school's scientific community. Moreover, five students emerged as first-place winners in their categories, further solidifying American Heritage's reputation as a hub for scientific excellence. The outstanding performance of these students is a testament to their hard work, ingenuity, and passion for advancing knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Heritage Students Triumphs with 5 First Place Winners at State STEM Competition

The Florida Junior Academy of Sciences, as the state-level branch of the American Junior Academy of Sciences, plays a pivotal role in recognizing and nurturing the scientific potential of high school students. By nominating delegates to the AJAS annual conference, the Florida Junior Academy of Sciences provides students with invaluable opportunities to engage with the broader scientific community and showcase their research nationally. American Heritage Schools is proud to be a part of this esteemed organization and remains committed to fostering the next generation of scientific leaders who will shape the future of STEM innovation.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Behavioral Sciences
Kasey Moore (9th grade) - 1st Place

Biological 
Samer Elhoushy (12th grade) - 1st Place
Kayli Harris (11th grade) - 2nd Place
Amrita Nayak (12th grade) - Honorable Mention

Environmental
Samhita Konoru (11th grade) - 2nd Place

Medical
Maya Mohanty (12th grade) - 1st Place
Lilia Shalaurov (8th grade) - 1st Place
Maya Behura (11th grade) - 4th Place

Physical
Gabriel Mikati  (8th grade) - 1st Place
Shiv Pillai (8th grade) - 2nd Place
Siyuan Du (10th grade) - 2nd Place
Catherine Zhao (11th grade) - 3rd Place