The 2016 Yuma County Science and Engineering Expo winners will be honored at a ceremony in Yuma High School’s Snider Auditorium on Feb. 17.
Elementary, middle school and high school students competed at the expo. The event was held Feb. 5 at Arizona Western College.
The projects covered a range of subjects including chemistry, physics, botany, zoology, environmental science, health and engineering.
The top three finalists in each category will receive awards. The ceremony begins at 6 pm.
High School Finalists
Biochemistry & Chemistry
- Alexandra Fernandez and Alyssa Smith, Yuma High School
- Everardo Tejeda and Oscar Rosas, Yuma High School
- Jonathan Hines, Gila Ridge
Earth & Environmental Science
- Esther Lopez and Thelma Gonzales, Cibola High School
- Tayler Ellsworth and Kayley Melton, Gila Ridge
- Paola Hernandez, San Luis High School
Zoology
- Jesus Perez Salazar and Gerardo Cordova, Yuma High School
- Isabel Herrera, Yuma Catholic
- Alenia Esquivel, Yuma Catholic
Botany
- Rene Barraza and Nathalie Barraza, Yuma High School
- Emily Sibitsky, Yuma Catholic
- Daisy Carillo and Sarai Sarabia, Cibola High School
Engineering & Technology
- Alexis Devries, Cibola High School
- Marco Lastra and Abraham Sanchez, San Luis High School
- Gabriela Leyva and Angel Cabrera, Yuma High School
Health, Medicine & Microbiology
- Lizbeth Marquez, Cibola High School
- Isabel Loredo and Rosa Vazquez, Cibola High School
- Melissa Valenzuela, Yuma Catholic
Physics
- Connor Takesuye, Gila Ridge
- Brock Boyd, Yuma Catholic
- Anny Zhen Chen and Edwardo Felix, Yuma Catholic
Middle School Finalists
Biochemistry & Chemistry
- Jade Butcher, Centennial
- Jordon Jones, St. Francis Catholic School
- Sophia Ruiz and Allyson Munoz, Centennial
Earth & Environmental Science
- Kianna Garcia and Haley Edwards, Crane Middle School
- Danielle Monroe, Southwest Christian School
- Davelyn Willinger, Centennial
Zoology
- Faith Sandoval and Dara Salinas, Centennial
- Celeste Garcia and Jocelynn Zaragoza, Centennial
- Seanna Jo Engel, Immaculate Conception
Botany
- Yesenia Siemens, Crane Middle School
- Emma Gwynn, St. Francis Catholic School
- Maddie Waters, St. Francis Catholic School
Engineering & Technology
- Ali Schmunk, Southwest Christian School
- Samantha Jones and Miyu Greer, Centennial
- Oscar Garcia, Somerton Middle School
Health, Medicine & Microbiology
- Michele Andre, Southwest Christian School
- Emmanuel Moreno, Southwest Christian School
- Karen Ornelas, Somerton Middle School
Physics
- Kaylee Jones, Ron Watson Middle School
- Elise Smart, Southwest Christian School
- Genesis Padilla and Lluvia Villalobos, Centennial
Elementary School Finalists
Biochemistry & Chemistry
- Vivianna Schwamm, Mesquite Elementary
- Ana Paula Figueroa, Immaculate Conception
- Wyatt Norred, Amerischools Academy
Earth & Environmental Science
- Andrew Boelts, Gowan Science Academy
- Hailey Chulamorkodt, Gowan Science Academy
- Jenna Copp, Rancho Viejo
Zoology
- Gabe Quelvog, Mesquite Elementary
- Alani Trudgeon, Desert View Academy
- Matthew Boelts, Gowan Science Academy
Botany
- Kaiya Jessen, Gowan Science Academy
- Matthew Moore, Gowan Science Academy
- Nathan Windley, Gowan Science Academy
Engineering & Technology
- Cooper Kravitz, Mesquite Elementary
- Kendra Jimenez, Mesquite Elementary
- Emma Amon, St. Francis Catholic School
Health, Medicine & Microbiology
- Erick Martinez, Palmcroft Elementary
- Rebekah Clingen and Karime Hernandez, Rancho Viejo
- Delaney Watrus, Ron Watson Middle School
Physics
- Hanna Twoomy, St. Francis Catholic School
- Quinn Nemeth, Gowan Science Academy
- Sienna Kimber, Desert View Academy