(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – Several Greensburg Community High School students are being recognized for their science projects.
The GCHS 2025 Science Fair on May 6 was a culmination of months of research and data analysis from the seniors and juniors. Each student made a video presentation, discussed their analysis and provided conclusions.
First Federal Savings & Loan sponsored the Science Fair and distributed $800 in gift cards to the contestants.
Science teacher Scott Mangels said the student’s research and commitment to their projects will benefit them in future classes.
“We have a lot of students planning to go into healthcare-related fields and conducting research, collecting data and drawing conclusions is a big part of the healthcare sector,” Mangels said.
The Science Fair featured three categories which were Life Science, Physical Science and Environmental Science.
Christopher Mains conducted a project called “Efficacy of Antibiotic Food on E. Coli” and was awarded the overall Grand Champion. The project finished first in the Life Sciences category.
Other top finishers in that Life Sciences category include Madisyn Morlan and Marrisa Powers’ project called “Rehabilitation Exercises for Myocardial Infarction” and Tam Ngo’s “Color Impact on Food Appeal.”
Elaina Weber won first place in the Physical Science competition for her project called “Rest Time between Exercise Sets.” Carson Miller and Joseph Yake’s “Lactic Acid Build-Up in Muscles” placed second and Maddie Haviland’s “Caffeine Impact on Sleep Cycles” placed third.
During the Environmental Science portion, Savannah Danforth and Ariana Hamilton’s “Disinfectant Efficacy of Bacteria” placed first. That was followed by Leah West and Mylie Wilkison’s “Bacterial Counts on Sports Equipment” and Averi Helms and Emma Kuntz’s “Liquid Erosion and Metal Degradation.
Two honorable mentions were awarded which went to Lydia Hersley for her “Effect of Temperature on Golf Ball Distance” project and Mary Harmon who conducted “Background Music Impact on Memory Retention.”
The science fair was led by teacher Scott Mangels and the projects were judged by Steven Webster and Dennis Spears. Mangels also credited Doug Watson for assisting with technical requirements this year.
