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2007 Louisiana Region VI Science and Engineering Fair Results
The 2007 Louisiana Region VI Science and Engineering Fair, sponsored by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, was held
March 3, 2007 on campus at the Student Union. Approximately 300 students representing 50 schools from Acadia, Iberia,
Lafayette, St. Landry and St. Martin parishes were involved in the competition. The results by Division and Category follow:
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Senior Division Overall Winner: Ian Bouligny, Catholic High School, "S.C.R.A.P.S. : The self-contained, robust,
anthropomorphic powered skeleton; an application in flywheel engineering."
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Senior Division Overall Runner-Up: Elizabeth Stephenson, Ovey Comeaux High School, "Genetic effects of the Drosophila
melanogaster under natural and altered conditions"
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Junior Division Overall Winner: Alexis Guidry, Catholic High School, "Hippie bacteria: The effect of ultraviolet light on E-coli"
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Junior Division Overall Runner-Up: Taylor Fontenot, Lafayette Christian Academy, "Get fired up!"
Junior Division (Grades 6 - 8)
Animal Science:
- 1st John Watts, Highland Baptist Christian School, Iberia
- 2nd Paige Boudreaux, Dodson Elementary, Iberia
- 3rd Alyssa Marcel, Cathedral Carmel, Lafayette
Behavioral Science:
- 1st Layton Higginbotham, Our Mother of Peace, Acadia
- 2nd Joshua Comeaux, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 3rd Jalen Fernell, Lafayette Christian Academy, Lafayette
Biochemistry:
- 1st Marly Melancon, Trinity Catholic, St. Martin
- 2nd Wyatt Bienvenu, Catahoula Elementary, St. Martin
- 3rd Jaci Tolbert, Lighthouse Christian Academy, Vermilion
Cellular/Molecular Biology:
- 1st Paul Lombas, Eunice Junior High, St. Landry
Chemistry:
- 1st Anna Cointot, Lafayette Christian Academy, Lafayette
- 2nd Morgan Migues, St. Joseph School, Iberia
- 3rd Kendi Wyatt, Arnaudville Elementary, St. Landry
Computer Science:
- 1st Travis Delcambre, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 2nd Henry Holmes, J. H. Williams, Vermilion
Earth Science:
- 1st Micah Pierre, Crowley Middle School, Acadia
- 2nd Jordan Durand, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 3rd Camille Hebert, Catholic High School, Iberia
Engineering:
- 1st Matthew Repp, Mt. Carmel Elementary, Vermilion
- 2nd Alex Frederick, Highland Baptist Christian School, Iberia
- 3rd Alex Richard, Trinity Catholic, St. Martin
Environmental Science:
- 1st Philip Sandoz, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 2nd Brad Touchet, Forked Island - E. Broussard, Vermilion
- 3rd Louis Lamar, Breaux Bridge Junior High, St. Martin
Mathematics:
- 1st Tyler Arceneaux, Ascension Day School, Lafayette
- 2nd Hannah Alleman, Armstrong Middle School, Acadia
- 3rd Colby Dupuy, Catholic High School, Iberia
Medicine and Health:
- 1st Grant Maxwell, Ascension Day School, Lafayette
- 2nd Jeanne Derouen, Mt. Carmel Elementary, Vermilion
- 3rd Phillip Mixon, Catholic High School, Iberia
Microbiology:
- 1st Alexis Guidry, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 2nd Blue Beadle, Ascension Day School, Lafayette
- 3rd Ashley Keasler, Lafayette Christian Academy, Lafayette
Physics and Astronomy:
- 1st Taylor Fontenot, Lafayette Christian Academy, Lafayette
- 2nd Keenan Allemond, Lafayette Christian Academy, Lafayette
- 3rd Jonathan Armentor, Catholic High School, Iberia
Plant Science:
- 1st Natalie Lindon, Trinity Catholic, St. Martin
- 2nd Nicole Benoit, Lafayette Christian Academy, Lafayette
- 3rd Lance Bonvillain, Catholic High School, Iberia
Team:
- 1st Christopher Falcon and Kieran McIntosh, Ascension Day School, Lafayette
- 2nd Ian Bordes and Blake Fleming, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 3rd Austin May and Kyler Perrault, Teche Elementary, St. Martin
Senior Division (Grades 9 - 12)
Animal Science:
- 1st Kyrie Deslatte, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 2nd Amanda Boles, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 3rd Ian Guillotte, Catholic High School, Iberia
Behavioral Science:
- 1st Emily Broussard, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 2nd Katharine Mixon, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 3rd Victoria Olivier, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
Biochemistry:
- 1st Jacob Bonvillain, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 2nd Briona Kimble, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 3rd Mitchell Prudhomme, Assembly Christian School, Iberia
Cellular/Molecular Biology:
- 1st Elizabeth Stephenson, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 2nd Jeremy Young, Lighthouse Christian High School, Vermilion
Chemistry:
- 1st Myles Delcambre, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 2nd Caleb O'Connor, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 3rd Gabrielle Larroque, Catholic High School, Iberia
Computer Science:
- 1st Christopher Parich, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 2nd Bennett Dungan, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 3rd Justin Landry, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
Earth Science:
- 1st Matthew Khosropour, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 2nd Hillarie Escuriex, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 3rd Taylor Burnett, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
Engineering:
- 1st Ian Bouligny, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 2nd Courtney Romero, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 3rd Ashley Lauchner, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
Environmental Science:
- 1st Carlyn Holsted, Lafayette High School, Lafayette
- 2nd Taylor Ducote, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 3rd Cierra Nero, Rayne High School, Acadia
Mathematics:
- 1st Alexandra Patterson, Lighthouse Christian High School, Vermilion
- 2nd Megan Thibodeaux, Rayne High School, Acadia
- 3rd Reece Theriot, Catholic High School, Iberia
Medicine and Health:
- 1st Linden Uter, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 2nd Jennifer Zamani, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 3rd Lauren Lopez, Rayne High School, Acadia
Microbiology:
- 1st Victoria Guidry, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 2nd Emily Carte, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 3rd Allison Scurria, Catholic High School, Iberia
Physics and Astronomy:
- 1st Andrew Elias, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 2nd Daniel Carter, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
- 3rd Ridge Miguez, Catholic High School, Iberia
Plant Science:
- 1st Lucas Gautreau, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 2nd Katie Delaune, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 3rd Kylie Payne, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette
Team:
- 1st Phillip Smith and Scott Beyt, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 2nd Valerie Derouen and Natalie Derouen, Catholic High School, Iberia
- 3rd Bobby Behringer and Kyle Hoffpauir, Catholic High School, Iberia
The Senior Division Overall, Runner-up and first place Team projects are all eligible to compete in the Intel
International Science and Engineering Fair which will be held May 13-18 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Each first place winner in the Junior Division is eligible to compete in the Discovery Young Scientist Challenge.
The top 40 projects in the nation will compete in Washington, D. C. in the Fall 2007.
Special Awards given by local and national organizations were also presented. The following is a list of these award
winners and the organization sponsoring the award:
Acadiana Pest Control Association:
- Paige Boudreaux, Dodson Elementary and Alicia McClendon, Ovey Comeaux Hig School.
American Meteorological Society:
- Jason Godwin, Ovey Comeaux High School
American Psychological Association and Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools:
- Jackson Merkl, Ascension Day School
ASM International Foundation:
- Taylor Fontenot, Lafayette Christian Academy
Association for Women Geoscientists:
- Jade Viator, Catholic High School
Bob Odom Best in Agriculture and Forestry Award:
Junior Division:
- Lance Bonvillain, Catholic High School
Senior Division:
- Caleb O'Connor, Ovey Comeaux High School
Devon Energy:
Junior Division:
- Morgan Landry, St. Cecilia School and Philip Sandoz, Catholic High School
Senior Division:
- Cierra Nero, Rayne High School and Carlyn Holsted, Lafayette High School.
Gulf Coast Environmental Affairs Group:
Junior Division:
- Morgan Landry, St. Cecilia School and Philip Sandoz, Catholic High School
Senior Division:
- Cierra Nero, Rayne High School and Carlyn Holsted, Lafayette High School.
Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group:
- Carlyn Holsted, Lafayette High School; Nicholas Molbert, Catholic High School,
Grant Maxwell, Ascension Day School, and Ramsey Gulotta and Emmie Carames, Highland Baptist Christian School.
Herbert Hoover Young Engineer Award:
- Ian Bouligny, Catholic High School
Intel Excellence in Computer Science Award:
- Christopher Parich, Catholic High School
League of Women Voters of Lafayette:
Junior Division:
- Philip Sandoz, Catholic High School
Senior Division:
- Carlyn Holsted, Lafayette High School
Mu Alpha Theta:
- Andrew Elias, Catholic High School
National Society of Professional Engineers:
- Ian Bouligny, Catholic High School
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:
- Cierra Nero, Rayne High School
Ricoh Corporation Sustainable Development Award:
- Micah Pierre, Crowley Middle School
Society for In Vitro Biology:
- Natalie Young, Ovey Comeaux High School
SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering:
- Katharine Mixon, Catholic High School
Stockholm Junior Water Prize:
- Steven Johnson, Ovey Comeaux High School
U. S. Air Force:
- Ian Bouligny, Catholic High School; Elizabeth Stephenson, Ovey Comeaux High School;
Myles Delcambre, Ovey Comeaux High School; Carlyn Holsted, Lafayette High School
U. S. Marine Corps and General Walter S. McIlhenny Detachment,
Marine Corps League Award:
- Ian Bouligny, Catholic High School
U. S. Metric Association Award:
- Jacob Bonvillain, Ovey Comeaux High School
U. S. Navy and Marine Corps Awards:
Junior Division:
- Alexis Guidry, Catholic High School; Taylor Fontenot, Lafayette Christian Academy;
Philip Sandoz, Catholic High School; Travis Delcambre, Catholic High School
Senior Division:
- Ian Bouligny, Catholic High School; Elizabeth Stephenson, Ovey Comeaux High School;
Myles Delcambre, Ovey Comeaux High School
Yale Science and Engineering Association, Inc:
- Ian Bouligny, Catholic High School
Last updated 17 September 2007.
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