2019 San Benito STEAM and Science Fair
2019 STEAM and Science Fair engages students and community members

Hollister, CA March 21, 2019: The 2019 San Benito County Office of Education Science Fair
was enhanced with a STEAM theme this year to provide students and community members an
opportunity to experience Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math like never before.

Eleven community vendors set up displays and interactive booths that provided attendees a
opportunity to experience the various elements of STEAM. The San Benito High School
Robotics team brought their competition robot and performed on stage while multiple schools
and groups offered make-it-and-take-it activities for students. Additionally, fourth through
eighth-grade student Science Fair projects were on display. The evening concluded with an
exciting awards ceremony hosting an audience of over 100.

The San Benito County Office of Education has identified six science fair projects and two
alternates eligible to go on to the California State Science Fair in Sacramento April 29-30, 2019.
State Science Fair Projects were decided from the 176 projects submitted by San Benito 4th
through 8th-grade students. Additionally, four “Best of Show” prizes awarded family passes to
the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Winners are:
4th-5th grade Behavior/ Physiology
1st place: Anthony Silva, 5th grade at Sacred Heart
2nd place: Scarlett Betz, 5th grade at Cerra Vista
3rd place: Marco Russo, 5th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
Honorable Mention: Dulce Ramirez, 5th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
Honorable Mention: Holly Hearne, 5th grade at Bitterwater-Tully
4th-5th grade Botany
1st place: Diego San Miguel, 5th grade at Cerra Vista
2nd place: Ryan Flores, 5th grade at Sacred Heart
4th-5th grade Earth Science
1st place: Chanel Venter, 4th grade at Sacred Heart
2nd place: Darren Corena, 5th grade at Sunnyslope
3rd place: Gizelle Barajas, 4th grade at Sunnyslope
4th-5th grade Environmental Science
1st place: Brady Reynolds, 4th grade at Cerra Vista
2nd place: Brandon Rios, 5th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
3rd place: Jessica Rocha, 4th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
Honorable Mention: Maille Kelly-Garringer, 5th grade at Cerra Vista
Honorable Mention: Savanna Recht, 5th grade at Cerra Vista
Honorable Mention: George Conly, 5th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
Honorable Mention: Joshua Cruz Natera, 4th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
4th-5th grade Microbiology
1st place: Adrian G, 5th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
2nd place: Jazlyn Banuelos Leonor, 5th grade at Sunnyslope
3rd place: Janessa Cruz, 4th grade at Sunnyslope
4th grade Physical Science
1st place: Mira Dutton, 4th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
2nd place: Sarah Reiland, 4th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
3rd place: Zane Andrade, 4th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
5th grade Physical Science
1st place:Hunter Kuck, 5th grade at Sunnyslope
2nd place: Eduardo Madigral, 5th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
3rd place: Jacob Barraza, 5th grade at Sacred Heart
4th-5th grade Zoology
1st place: Carlee Mayo, 4th grade at Sunnyslope
6th-7th-8th grade Behavior/ Physiology
1st place: Tomas Gomez, 8th grade at Sacred Heart
2nd place: Brandon Gatson, 8th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
3rd place: Gabriella Selsor, 6th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
Honorable Mention: Maria Russo, 8th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
6th-7th-8th grade Botany
1st place: Rasmeet Brar, 7th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
2nd place: Jasmin Rocha, 6th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
3rd place: Jacy McMillan, 8th grade at Aromas
6th-7th-8th grade Earth Science
1st place: Rachel Garcia, 7th grade at Bitterwater-Tully
2nd place: Tryan Hurley, 6th grade at Bitterwater-Tully
6th-7th-8th grade Environmental Science
1st place: Marea Ito, 8th grade at Sacred Heart
2nd place: Megan Maggiora, 7th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
3rd place: Emma Franks, 6th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
6th-7th-8th grade Microbiology
1st place: Leslie Cruz, 8th grade at Aromas
2nd place: Cameron Sloma, 8th grade at Aromas
3rd place: Vivian Rios, 8th grade at Aromas
6th Physical Science
1st place: Zander Brister, 6th grade at Spring Grove
2nd place: Shane Wilbur, 6th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
3rd place: Emiliano Ramirez, 6th grade at San Juan
7th Physical Science
1st place: Blake Abercrombie, 7th grade at Spring Grove
2nd place: Samantha Kilmer, 7th grade at Spring Grove
3rd place: Dylan McNett, 7th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
8th Physical Science
1st place: Joanna Abellera, 8th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
2nd place: Ernesto Zamora, 8th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
3rd place: Uriel Chavez, 8th grade at Bitterwater-Tully
6th-7th-8th grade Zoology
1st place: Leeza Gatson, 6th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
2nd place: Hailey Garcia, 7th grade at Aromas
Applying for the California State Science Fair
Marea Ito, 8th grade at Sacred Heart
Zander Brister, 6th grade at Spring Grove
Megan Maggiora, 7th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
Shane Wilbur, 6th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
Samantha Kilmer, 7th grade at Spring Grove
Blake Abercrombie, 7th grade at Spring Grove
Alternate: Dylan McNett, 7th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
Alternate: Anthony Silva, 5th grade at Sacred Heart
Best of Show Award Winners
Marea Ito, 8th grade at Sacred Heart
Zander Brister, 6th grade at Spring Grove
Anthony Silva, 5th grade at Sacred Heart
Mira Dutton, 4th grade at Accelerated Achievement Academy
Trophies and awards were provided by donations from Granite Rock, Hazel Hawkins,
California Mutual, M & M Farms, Brent Redmond Transportation, Round Table Pizza, and
Target.

A special thank you to Science Fair Judges : Maylani Mahler, Vera Gomes, and Devii Rao.
Extra special thank you to the STEAM booth vendors: Cerra Vista, Ladd Lane, California
State Parks, San Benito High School RoboticsTeam, San Benito High School STEAM Club, San
Benito High School Arts Department, San Benito High School Engineering Department, San
Benito Arts Council, Aromas School, and San Andreas Continuation High School Math and Art
classes.