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Education

2009 Marshall Academy science fair held; winners advance to district

The 2009 Marshall Academy science fair was a great success this year in spite of several obstacles for the annual event, especially a weekend snow. The Science Club officers worked diligently to set up the science fair and make it a success.

There were over 135 entrees, grades 7-11, in the event with a wide range of excellent projects. The first and second place winners will be advancing to district. The MPSA District Fair was March 10 at Magnolia Heights; winners there will be going to state competition later this semester.

The first - third place winners are pictured along with Mike Hamblin, science fair coordinator.

First and second place winners advancing to district are Dustin Allen, Kelly Autry, Ashika Bhakta, Joshua Bonds, Ciera Boyle, Chase Carpenter, Banks Carlisle, Rachel Cole, Mallory Covington, Sarah Cunningham, Jake DeLashmit, Jacob Driggers, Kaitlyn Elliott, Katherine Farese, Chase Ferrell, Austin Feathers, Brian Langston, Kendall Harris, Brantley Harris, Dixon Hewlett, Alison Hutchens, Hunter Irons, Courtney Hurdle, Parker James, Kirby Jones, Dustin Lyles, Jacob McMinn, Kristin Mynatt, Will Patton, Preston Poole, Sarah Poteet, Chase Smith, Morgan Smith, Josh Thompson, Anna Roberts, Dylan Rowe, Brittany Stewart, Ashley Strawn, Heather Vazquez, Allyson Viger, Erin Viger and Wood Morris.

Recognized for academic achievement

Dawn Russell

The United States Achievement Academy has announced that Dawn Russell from Gautier has been recognized for academic achievement as a United States National Honor Student Award winner. Dawn Russell, who attends Gautier Middle School, will appear in the United States Achievement Academy’s Official Yearbook which is published nationally. Dawn was selected to be on stage with President and Mrs. Bush when Laura Bush announced the Gulf Coast Recovery Initiative for libraries after Katrina. Dawn attended Hickory Flat School and made many friends after her school was damaged by Katrina. Dawn Russell is the daughter of Sharon and Henry Russell of Gautier, formerly of Hickory Flat and Potts Camp. Her grandparents are Dorothy Russell of Memphis, Tenn., and Fairy Oliver of Bruce.

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