The Department of Education has announced the winners of the High School Science Symposium held December 5.
The Science Symposium is a STEAM program which encourages students to conduct original research in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
A total of 32 students submitted research papers which were reviewed by off island scientists and university faculty who selected the top 10 finalists to present on symposium day before local judges. Because some of the entries were tied, a total of 16 students made the finalists list and all presented their papers at the symposium.
1st-Yoon Seo Pyo, Pacific Horizon School
2nd-Kim Garcia, Faasao Marist
3rd-Alana Joserose, Pacific Horizon School
4th-Tuita Rarotonga, Leone
5th-Rachel Park, Manumalo Academy
6th-Maude Faumuina, Manumalo Academy
7th-Christie Park, Manumalo Academy
8th-Ida Dewees, Tafuna
9th-Kalei Satele, Tafuna
10th-Ulalei Lotu, Leone High School and Liezi Anna Villarica, Pacific Horizon School
11th-Jaceyline Silva, Manumalo Academy
12th-Charlize Folau, Manumalo Academy
13th-Manuia Joyce Vaouli Pacific Horizon School
14th-Raver Jay Inductivo, Manumalo Academy
15th-Luse Tamata, Tafuna
Usually the top students attend the Pacific Science Symposium for Science and Sustainability coordinated by the Hawaii Academy of Science however the Hawaii symposium is currently suspended.
