Local Keokuk Students Shine at State Science and Technology Fair, Win $8,900 in Scholarships

The Keokuk Community School District in Iowa had 28 students participate in the 67th annual State Science and Technology Fair on April 4 and 5. Over 470 students from across the state participated. Nine projects were submitted by Keokuk Middle School students and fourteen by Keokuk High School students.

Keokuk students received various honors and prizes. Harper Wesely, a middle school student, received an Honorable Mention in Biomedical and Health Science. Elizabeth Cook and Olivia Cochenour won 3rd Place in Earth and Environmental Science. Isabella Smith was recognized for Excellence in Science Communication and won Second Place in Physics and Astronomy.

At the high school level, Destiny Tedrow and William Potratz received an Honorable Mention in Behavioral and Social Science. Potratz also won a Six Year Award worth $100. Christine Condren was awarded scholarships from Iowa State University’s College of Human Sciences and Loras College, and a Regeneron Award.

Other high school students won notable awards. Cally Leenerts and Keira Campbell each won a scholarship from Iowa State University’s Agriculture and Life Science department. Campbell also won a scholarship from Loras College. Kelly Takorbisong won the IowaBio Future Biotech Leader Scholarship, and scholarships from Iowa State University’s College of Engineering and Loras College.

In total, the high school students from Keokuk Community School District won $8,900 in scholarships and prizes at the fair. This reflects the students' commitment to their scientific studies.

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